Friday, February 27, 2009
Being a Perfectionist Pays Off
Here is Kanye's "Stronger" performance from VH1 Storytellers. You can catch the full show Saturday the 28th of Feb. on VH1 at 9/8c.
Solange Does AOL
Solange did a four song set for AOL Black Voices. Entertaining is all I have to say, her talent is highly underrated and so is her album Sol-Angel & The Hadley St. Dreams. She performed "Sandcastle Disco", "Cosmic Journey", "T.O.N.Y." and a cover of "Destiny". Cosmic Journey is the jam, it's refreshing and oh so smooth. Sandcastle Disco is so funky and upbeat, it's a perfect summer song for a road trip or any other form of long traveling. The new mix of T.O.N.Y. was on point and that cover of Destiny just showed the great vocals she has. Check out the performances below.
Kat y Wayne
Kat DeLuna gets together with Lil Wayne for a second time to produce the song "Put It On Ya". It's just a good song to listen to but that's the thing with Kat DeLuna she's just mediocre, nothing too exciting.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
♫PUT IT ON YA
Missy is making a return in 2009 (besides her work for Step Up 2 The Streets). This makes a four year hiatus since she released The Cookbook and this track right here is setting things off to a BLAZINNNG start. "Put It On Ya" finds Missy Elliott rhyming, singing and speaking Pig Latin over a Pharrell Baltimore inspired instrumental. I wanted to wait until the full song leaks but I cannot refrain, this song is going to be scorching up the dancefloors.
Music News: Album Track Lists
I’m not too fond of the official album cover but nonetheless it's just good to see Keri's album see the light of day.
Official Tracklist (via Amazon):
1. Intro
2. Turnin Me On ft. Lil Wayne
3. Get Your Money Up ft. Keyshia Cole & Trina
4. Return The Favor ft. Timbaland
5. Knock You Down ft. Neyo
6. Slow Dance
7. Make Love
8. Intuition
9. How Does It Feel
10. Hey Girl ft. T-Pain & Lil Jon
11. Alienated
12. Tell Him the Truth
13. Change Me ft. Akon
14. Energy
15. Where Did He Go
Keri Hilson In a Perfect World... officially dropping March 24th.
The-Dream's official tracklisting and album cover were revealed the other day as as well as an alternate album cover that i cannot find right now. Below is the track listing:
1. Money Intro
2. Rockin’ That Sh**
3. Walkin’ On The Moon featuring Kanye West
4. My Love featuring Mariah Carey
5. Put It Down
6. Sweat It Out
7. Take U Home 2 My Mama
8. Love vs. Money
9. Love vs. Money: Part 2
10. Fancy
11. Right Side Of My Brain
12. Mr. Yeah
13. Kelly’s 12 Play
14. BONUS: Let Me See The Booty featuring Lil Jon
The-Dream. Love vs. Money. March 10th.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Jamie Foxx's "Blame It" Video Premiere
Here's the video premiere for Jamie Foxx's "Blame It" featuring T-Pain. The video is directed by Hype William's and features a truck load of celebrity cameos. Check it out.
"Day Dreaming" Video Premiere
Here is the video premiere for DJ Drama's first single, "Day Dreaming", from his upcoming album Gangsta Grillz:The Album 2. The video features Akon, Snoop Dogg and T.I. The songs itself is a nice radio-friendly track but the video is unoriginal, it does nothing to bring new fans into the genre.
'09: Year of the CuDi
When was the last time time you were excited about a new hip-hop artist? Well KiD CuDi is one of a very few that I'm looking forward to in '09. KiD CuDi is the mess. Here is his '09 freestyle, pure craziness.
"I'll Hold yOU Tight Even If It Takes All Night..."
OHHHHHHH John Legend had to go and release a new track. This song spoils my ears and John Legend is a soulful genius. The only thing I'm doing right now is clicking my fingers and tapping my foot. Someone hand me a lady so I can slow dance.
C.S. Exclusive: Be's "Intoxicated"
Here we have an exclusive from The Bahamas' very own Bodine 'Be' Johnson. The track is titled "Intoxicated" on the One Night Riddim produced by Lincoln Ward. Both S and I give it our stamp of approval, the melody has that "Tide is High" vibe to it. You can check Be out on Facebook and Myspace. Also, for our Bahamian viewers call into radio stations and vote this one to the top. You can stream the song below.
Akon "Beautiful" feat. Colby O'Donis & Kardinal Offishall Video Premiere
The video adds to an already good song.
Gisele Bündchen in Interview
Watch Gisele Bündchen below for a behind-the-scenes look at her shoot for Interview Magazine.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Flight School
The 10 second snippet leaked late last year, a full tagged version leaked the other day and now the full untagged version is here. Wazzup Rhyan, you asked for it we deliver.
Freshhh Remix
Miike Snow, consisting of Bloodshy & Avant and Andrew Wyatt of Fires Of Rome have done another excellent remix. This one is a mash-up with Vampire Weekend's "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance". I posted the Chromeo remix back in December. You can download it over at RCRD LBL.
Monday, February 23, 2009
The Oscar Musical
Hugh Jackman, who did a great job hosting the Academy Awards, performed alongside Beyonce, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Amanda Sigfried and an army of professional dancers to pull of a medley of famous musical songs. It was great entertainment.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Day26
Day26 has a new song and its title is "Put It On Her". The song sounds very similar to every other r&b song we've heard and that causes me to think their new album will be disc 2 to their debut instead of something fresh. With that said, the song does sound good, very catchy but will get tired quick.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
It's All a Dream
Love vs. Money is almost here, in fact it will hit stores on March 10. Two more songs have surfaced, the first is "Sweat It Out", something very lack-luster and the second, "Walking on the Moon" featuring KanYeezy. Here's L.A. Reid's opinion of "Walking on the Moon":
“It’s crazy! L.A. Reid says that he thinks that it’s bigger than ‘Umbrella!...”
SAY WHAT! Get outta here Mr. Reid. This song is good but it is miles away from "Umbrella". It will be awhile before another ditty song comes along with the impact of a generational anthem like "Umbrella" did. That's a song that still sounds fresh today, almost two years since its release. Check out the songs.
The-Dream:
One Day
I start the analyzing process of a song from the second it starts and when this one started with the solo piano I thought it would be a very dry and boring track. Then the instrumental kicks in and Keyshia starts her singing. The song is smooth and should have been included on A Different Me which is in stores now.
Friday, February 20, 2009
It's All the Fans Ever Wanted
Someone had a big slip up yesterday. The Norway branch of the iTunes store accidentally put the full Kelly Clarkson album up for full download which isn't supposed to be released until March 10. I bet Apple will have to fork over most of its earnings to keep the peace with her record label. As for the album it delivers 100%, she returns with her signature pop/rock sound with the assistance of top notch producers; Ryan Tedder, Kara DioGuardi, and Max Martin. This most likely was the decision she chose after her last album My December did not fair well outside of her fanbase. This whole album can be left on repeat. Due to the way her album leaked and for the safety of this blog I will only post two songs to whet your appetite. The first is a heavy pop/rock track, "Don't Let Me Stop You", and the second is an ear-catching mid-tempo track, "Save You". Remember to go out and buy All I Ever Wanted when it hits stores on March 10th.
Kelly Clarkson - All I Ever Wanted:
Reds & Leather
Diet Butcher Slim Skin High Top Patent Sneakers
Supra NS “Burgundy” Pack
Via: Nice Kicks
These are pretty amazing. The Diet Butcher Slim Skin high top patent leather sneakers and the Supra NS “Burgundy” Pack both utitlize leather, shades of red and a style to please the eye. Where can I get a pair?
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Supra NS Trinity “Burgundy” Pack
Supra NS Strapped “Burgundy” Pack
Supra NS Skytop “Burgundy” Pack
Supra NS Strapped “Burgundy” Pack
Supra NS Skytop “Burgundy” Pack
The Kool KiD CuDi
Below is CuDi's shoot for Complex magazine.
Both CuDi and Kanye were on 106 & Park yesterday to premiere the official video for "Day 'N' Night". His first LP will be released later this year under the title Man on the Moon: The Guardians.
C's Perspective on the Chris Brown/ Rihanna Situation
This situation with Chris Brown and Rihanna has been going on for almost two weeks now. I didn't feel it was my place to say anything but since a pic was leaked via TMZ displaying Rihanna's abuse I thought I'd say a little something.
First, I'm not going to post the picture because that's a picture that should have been kept in confidence. People, from the very beginning have just been so eager to give their piece on the whole situation; Rihanna should not have provoked him, Chris Brown needs to go to jail, etc... Sides were taken but what really has me puzzled is everybody's instant boycott of Chris Brown's music.
Call me insensitive or what not but I do not mix an artist's ability to produce good music with the downfall of his/her personal life. I need an example to compare this with so that some of you can see where I'm coming from. Look at Michael Jackson and that whole situation with the children, most likely something happened with them but he was acquitted and we all went back to listening to his music because it's great music. Now not everyone likes Chris Brown's music but I love it, especially since he dropped that minimal r&b and broadened his sound to more than just one genre.
Besides, this whole situation is no one's damn business. Of course we should sympathize or empathize with Rihanna because of it being domestic violence but trying to put someone in their grave for something that has absolutely nothing to do with yourself is a bit ridiculous.
My final words are yes, what Chris Brown did is not proper at all but I'm not connected personally to neither of them nor the situation so I have no reason to be carrying on like he hit my family member or friend. When it's something that personal between two people then I say leave it alone and let their families and friends and the court sort it out. I will continue to post Chris Brown's music on this blog and if you don't like it just close your eyes as you pass the post.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Greatness in the form of a Guy Named K'naan
Here is a little bit of background info on K'naan:
Knaan is a poet and hip-hop artist from Somalia. Born in Mogadishu, at age 13 he left for New York City with his mother and brother and finally settled in Rexdale, Ontario, Canada.
In 2001 K’naan performed in Geneva at the 50th anniversary of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Man where do i start with this one? I first heard K'naan's music at the end of Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay. I was hooked on to "In the Beginning" instantly. For a long time I listened to him not knowing him as the artist he is until my friend Jasmine (shout out to Jazzy) brought him to my attention last year. Now he's all over MTV n such, getting ready to release his latest effort Troubador. His music is spectacular, so real, so easy to listen to... just pure excellence. I have four songs for you all to listen to, three of them from his latest album Troubador. Remember the album drops next TUESDAY THE 24TH OF FEBRUARY. BUY IT!
♫K'naan:
D. Woods
Former Danity Kane member D. Woods is ready to tackle her solo career and within the last week three songs have leaked from her. The first, "On My Side", which is a bass thumpin' mid-tempo track, with a sweet melody that almost has an instant appeal. The second song, "Legalize Me" is equally as appealing as "On My Side" with a funky beat backing Woods' sassy vocals. The third, "Just Friends", in which she samples a truckload of songs is an alright song but doesn't have the appeal of the first two songs. Check them out.
♫ D. Woods:
Give her some support and check out her Myspace.
Classy but Fabricated
The internet went into a little bit of a craze when former Danity Kane member Aubrey O'Day decided to pose for Playboy. Like most people we all thought it would be trash because, well Aubrey isn't known for being so classy. Contrary to our beliefs the editorial came out notches above anything we expected. One problem with this spread is it's obvious how people today try to pass artificial off as real. No one can expect to believe that all of that is her, those photos are retouched way too much, they must have hired Mariah Carey's team. Besides that the spread is quality, pure quality.
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GQ
Both Justin Timberlake and Camilla Belle are featured in the March 2009 issue of GQ magazine. J.T. was chosen as the most stylish guy of the year, boy popularity will get you anything, sad. Camilla Belle is featured in the editorial "Belle De Jour". She is one beautiful lady; the dark hair, the olive skin, with some blue eyes she would almost be unreal.
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Some GaGavision For You
I must say Lady GaGa is staying on top of her game right now releasing music video after music video for her singles. As much of a pop cliche as she can seem she brings a nostalgic freshness to the genre, being provocative like Madonna with the mainstream appeal of Britney.
She finally performs "Paparazzi" which in my opinion is one of the top 5 songs from the album. I wonder what concept she'll come up with for the music video? Also, last week she released the music video for "Lovegame" which is another excellent video from her. Her movements are so sci-fi/matrix-like but one thing about her is she is oversexed, I mean she only has to take a few more steps before her appeal/image morphs from pop star provocateur into flat-out pornstar. Check out the videos below.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Congratulations
We've mentioned Drake here numerous times on the blog. His highly-anticipated mixtape "So Far Gone" was finally released to great acception. Now a bonus track from the mixtape titled "Congratulations" has leaked. It samples "Viva La Vida" and it's def. one to download.
Drake - Congratulations
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