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Monday, May 21, 2012

You Hear it first playlist

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Freshly signed Def Jam artist Jhene Aiko recently leaked a new chill unfinished track titled "2 seconds". Although the smooth produced by K.Roosevelt blends well with the soulful voice of Aiko, the lyrical content couldn't be farther from the vibe. Aiko claims she is 2 seconds from flipping on her insecure and annoying boyfriend, but still remains to keep it cool while harmonizing over the beat. I have been a fan of her for awhile now and she is definitely a up and coming singer with some soul but it would be good to hear more versatility from the rising star. A lot of her songs tend to have the same chill, soulful vibe with dope and real lyrics so it would be interesting to see her try out a different sound or production. 

Rap legend 8Ball breaks away from MJG with a new solo effort and drops his promo single "Good Girl Bad Girl" earlier this week. The Memphis emcee enlists the help from an unknown producer for this bass/beat heavy track about finding that one bad jank with the qualities of both good and bad in one. This is a classic southern rap track and a banger. Nothing new about this type of flow or sound but definitely a solid work from one of the most prominent rappers from the south.

Although I'm just getting onto newcomer ANTHM, I am quickly becoming a fan. With steady buzz over the blogs, he releases an early track off his EP Joy and Pain, titled "Polaris". This track is very creative, lyrically dope, sick beat, catchy, and has Blu deliver a sick 16 bar feature. The NY emcee may be new to the game but displays a maturity in rhyme and sound that the game has been missing for awhile. Appropiately titled "Polaris" after the Northern pole star and brightest in Ursa Minor, ANTHM delivered on this track and can see him being one of the biggest newcomers to rap.

Azealia Banks has been making a steady buzz on the music scene and has already been featured multiple times on the blog. Her mix of dope lyrics and intricate beats, make her tracks equally unique and addictive. With her latest leak "Jumanji" off her upcoming EP 1991. Ironically Jumanji was one of my favorite books and movie when I was kid and this heavy percussion track is playful and kiddy but still dope. There isnt a release date yet for her upcoming label debut mixape but I will make sure to keep yall posted when it drops.

Chief Keef reached worldwide success from his G.O.O.D. music remix to "I Don't Like" but the Chicago bred emcee recently leaked a new track titled "Understand Me'. This deep and emotionally driven single brings the rapper to a new level of sophistication. With lyrical content inspired by Webster and iambic pentamater flow that paints a vivid imagery...sike, just kidding. This track is borderline generic and waka flocka-esque. Nothing about this really stands out and the beat is bass heavy. Even the addition of Jeezy on the track, I was still a little disappointed. "Understand Me" is something you would definitely put on at a party and people go stupid while shaking their dreads but not a track to make you sit and reallly listen or think.
 

Comedian/rapper Childish Gambino took the chance to promote his music career further off the hit series Community fame. At times he can come across as just a comedian dropping punhc lines as he raps and other times he can get personal and speak more on a biographical tone. There have been a lot of mixed reviews over the blogs for the rapper and with this new track "We Aint Them", the negative reviews should be put to rest. He is definitely a good rapper and their is nothing wrong with dropping the generic "hard" track every now and then but I feel that his strength lies in rhymes that paint an image of who he is and how he came up. Not every rapper came from the streets and not every rapper was a hustler on the block with a baby mom and kids to feed, but that doesnt mean life still couldn't have been a strugglke that effected you psychologically. At times it is refreshing to hear life from a different view point and in today's industry where so many rappers are really frontin like actors, it is good to hear some real lyrics.

Mega producer, dj, and songwriter Diplo is one of the few American bred artists that is known internationally. Working with huge acts like MIA, Beyonce, Usher, and Santigold, he has consistently delivered addicting tracks over a wide range of genres. With his new song "Set if off", Diplo teams up with VT DJ group Lazerdisk Party Sex and delivers a hypnotic but low beat dance single off his upcoming EP Express Yourself.

Former 36 Mafia member Juicy J has taken a step away from the group focused more on his solo music career with the release of his mixtape and a newly leaked single "Bands A Make A Dance". In my opinion, there has got to be an art to being so ignorant and ratchet and like good vs evil, you cant have intelligent rap without the ignorant. The Southern emcee may not be as ignorant in real life, but his talent for making ratchet bangers is borderline genius level. This song is audio crack and anyone else who disagreneeds to loosen up and just take it for what it is-ignorance. If the people didnt enjoy it, then the clubs wouldnt play it and twerkers wouldnt twerk to it. Even the Academy recognized his musical talents when 36 Mafia won the Oscar for Best Original Score for "Hard Out Here for a Pimp". Like I said before, everybody needs a little ratchet in their life every now and then.
It seems that European singers have brought back the soul that many main stream artists have been missing. From Adele to Rita Ora, our neighbors overseas continue to deliver soulful songstress that are refreshing and calming to the ear. With the newly released Selah Sue's song titled "Raggamuffin", the quirky singer teams with J.Cole for the remix. A good fit for the lyrically dope emcee and a great blend of jazz and pop, the remix is a solid effort from the Belgian singer.


Friday, February 10, 2012

First Listen Playlist

Since I havent heard any complaints yet and it is just easier to post the music this way, I am here to deliver some new audio crack for your virgin ears. 
"Light Down Low" Bei Maejor ft Waka Flocka Flame- Bei has been doing his thing lately with some smooth and sexy tracks that ladies love and fellas can respect for the mood it sets for their girl. His soft voice works perfect over this club banga and the addition of Waka fits perfect to certify this as a hit. Honestly, the could of thrown anyone on this, even based god, but what makes this song is the tight chorus and beat.

"Melody"-Jaden the Cure ft. Yummy Bingham- A solid track from the young MC. I am not gonna lie, one of the reasons I was drawn to this was the Yummy Bingham feature. I havent heard from her since I was a lot younger with her hit "Come and Get It." Since then she has been laying low, but it is good to see her back on the scene with a dope track. 

"King Of Hearts"-Cassie- Finally returning from her almost 6 year hiatus (was she really missed in music?), Cassie is back with a new club/dance track. Her soft vocals are studio enhanced ad compliment this electro-pop beat. A solid track that isn't much to hate on because I wasnt expecting her to come out with any ballads or deep material. Good production though. 

"It All Belongs To Me"-Monica and Brandy- The R&B world has been waiting for this reunion ever since the two struck multi-platinum with their smash classic "The Boy is Mine." You could have not been a child in the late 90's and not have been addicted to that song; its ok just admit, no one will judge you. Well now that the ladies have matured and moved on with their respective musical careers, they reunite with some help from Rico Love to give the fans what they have been yearning for. With "The Boy is Mine", the two songbirds were competing with each other for the affection of a shared love (very similar to their music career competition at the time) but with "It All Belongs To Me", the two are empowered "Irreplaceable" style and let their ex know that he can go but the s**t they bought has gotta stay. Although bout women are great vocally (Monica killed it a little bit more than Brandy similar to the "Boy is Mine"), the track is a little over produced and probably will not be as successful as their previous hit. The magic isn't there but vocally these two have grown so much.

"Adorn"-Miguel- After a great debut album, Miguel is back with a new single off his upcoming EP Art Dealer Chic:Vol. 1 set to drop Feb. 27th. Questionable personal style aside, Miguel knows how to make a new age R&B track that blends his distinct soft voice well over a tight beat. This song is perfect to set the mood for the upcoming lover's holiday and, although short, it is a nice preview for what's to come. 
 

"Flex"- Slim- After dropping two hits from his debut solo album, Slim is back with some more smooth R&B tracks. With this new track "Flex" off his latest mixtape Cruisin the City:Vol.1, he stays true to the similar sound he found success with in his first album. His voice is works well over the beat and its a pretty simple song. After listening to this, I can only picture enjoy listening to during the spring time with the windows down and cruising. Anybody else feel this way? Oh, just me...ok, cool.

"My Button"-Shanelle- She speaks?! Shanelle is here with a new track titled "My Button" and the songbird of YMCMB is different in style (aka Janet in the "Runaway" video) but the song is pretty basic. It doesn't take much thought to understand what she is talking about but her soft and harmonic voice are in sync with the nursery rhyme beat. I am eager to hear more from the vocalist, I find her style a little different and unique but this song is a little too "cute" for me. 

Sunday, February 5, 2012

First Listen Playlist


"Dig That" Mac Miller ft. Cam'Ron- Chill, smooth track that you can sit back light one to or just enjoy as background noise. Good to have Cam'Ron back, still rapping the same though and Mac Miller does his thing lyrically. Worth a listen and download. If I would rate it, I would say 3 outta 5 stars. The track left you wanting more, like "thats it?"

"Bobbie Miles" Big K.R.I.T.- Becoming a huge fan of KRIT and on this track he shows off his versatility as a rapper. Channeling the sport's great Bobbie Miles, this laid back track is motivated by the jazz beat and saxophone playing in the background coupled with a somewhat off beat rap. Not his best work, but I can respect him for doing something different and motivational. Not everything can be heavy bass driven and for the club.
the download is in the youtube video page

"Jada Fire" Kevin McCall ft Chris Brown, Sammie, and Diesel- Chris Brown's brother from another is back with his own solo (kinda) track dedicated to the porn actress Jada Fire. It's clear this dude about fun and the stereotypical ish rappers love, especially objectifying girls. I cant hate on him for that though because girls complain but still be dancing to it. This track is heavy on bass, fun, has the cliched clapping break in the beat, and Brown offers up some 16 bars. Its clear McCall loves women and partying but this is about the third or so leak from him about it, waiting to see something a little different or is this his schtick? 

"Angels and Stars" Eric Turner ft Tinie Tempah, and Lupe Fiasco- Although not a Lupe track, it is clear that he is still riding off the commercial success but fan failure of Lasers. He channels his inner rock with this song but isnt saying much of anything on the first verse. After listening to this track, all I remember is Turner's wailing on the chorus and the usual Tinie Tempah 16 bar rap. The song is definitely geared towards being a radio/commercial success and I'm happy Lupe is doing his thing while keeping his pockets fat but can he retain his individuality and maintain the same personality he had when Food&Liquor dropped. As an artist you do grow, but don't let dollar signs change you into another clone.

"Albert Pujols"-Wale ft Fabolous and Rick Ross- Wale recently leaked a new track inspired by the ball player Albert Pujols. This track has been on replay on my iTunes for awhile, there is something about the mesmerizing beat, Wale's 16, Fabolous ripping his verse, and Ross' added grunts and talking to give it enough street appeal that makes this track work. Something ratchet/hood enough that you can close your eyes and just imagine riding with a cadillac, sitting on deuces, with a sub woofer in the back, not giving a sh*t.

"Teleport 2 Me, Jamie" WZRD ft Desire- For awhile Cudi has been making a steady musical and sound progression towards becoming a rocker and with this track he is there. Giving off his best hipster appeal and singing to the masses of PBR lovers, Cudi actually makes a decent and interesting track. He shows a softer and more emotional side but still keeps it somewhat uplifting with the melodic beat and Desire's vocals. I really like this haunting and lover's inspired track. Don't know who this Jamie chick is but Cudi misses her and wants her bad.