29.9.10
28.9.10
Terrace Martin & Devi Dev Presents, "Here, My Dear"
I believe I've expressed my excitement enough with this project so here it is.
Download: Here, My Dear
Download: Lavish "Time Change" feat. Kosher Kris & Casey Veggies
Met Lavish a little less than a year ago thought we was the same age and everything. He's sixteen and until he told you that you would never know. His next project, "Hometown Hero" drops October 26h and I definitely am looking forward to that release.
Download: Time Change
27.9.10
24.9.10
23.9.10
Video: N*E*R*D* "I Seen The Light" (Live)
Live at York University N*E*R*D* performs a new song, "I Seen The Light" from their yet to be released album, Nothing.
Music: Jeremih "Waiter/The Five Sense"
Jeremih's sophomore album, "All About You" is set to release next Tuesday. I can't understand all these new releases with no solid single to hold up the album. Same thing goes for Trey's album that only sold 240,000.
Download: Waiter/The Five Sense
Mixtape: Nemo Achida "The North Star" (EP) + Video
Anytime I hear about new artist I give at least a listen and that determines if it remains in the I-Tunes library. This new release by Nemo Achida will do just that. Video after the break.
21.9.10
Video: Terrace Martin "Love Prelude & Things For You"
West Coast music producer Terrace Martin and Radio Personality Devi Dev have been together what will most likely be an classic project titled, "Here My Dear". Featuring Snoop, Dom, Wiz, Charlie Wilson, Overdoz., and more.
Terrace released the short film for the project, "Love Prelude" & "Things For You". Also download the first leak from the project featuring Kendrick Lamar "Give Me Some of You"
Download: Give Me Some of You
Video: Aaron Smith "Said It All Before"
Aaron Smith whom you may know as Shawyze has released a solo mixtape. That you can download here.
20.9.10
Pen & Pixel
Within music we often have ground-breaking moments and things will never forget. One of those things for myself is the famous, Pen & Pixel. I remember running across my first Pen & Pixel cover in my dad's cd collection. Snoop Dogg's No Limit sponsored album, "The Game is to be Sold, not to be Told". All the graphics surely did intrigue me and popped out at me. Complex recently did one of their countdowns and their latest being "Hip-Hop's 50 Greatest Album Covers". Going through the list brought back memories and how dope album covers use to be. Of course the covers are not high quality but it's definitely a moment in music you will not forget such as "Grills", Throwback Jerseys, and etc. Below after the cut I've included some of my favorite Pen & Pixel covers.
17.9.10
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14.9.10
Download: H.O.P.E. "Street Dreams" feat. Chase N Cashe
In honor of NaS' Bday we bring you another leak from, Sincere: The NaStape which officially drops on the 29th of this month. Surf Club producer joins the Compton spitter on this joint.
Download: Street Dreams
Download: Tank "Celebration" feat. Drake
Tank is one of the most slept on R&B artist ever. His last album, "Sex, Love, & Pain" was classic in my opinion. His new album, "Now or Never" is set to release September 21.
Download: Celebration
Video: DOM Kennedy "Leimert Park Legend"
This was shot in Austin, Texas during a DOM concert. Dom's actually been on the road a lot of late. He'll be making his way to Atlanta in October with Just Be Cool crew, can't wait.
10.9.10
Download: Willow Smith "Whip My Hair"
I know I'm late on posting this but this is really a hit. Plus she's signed to Roc Nation she'll be a big deal.
Download: Whip My Hair
Bruno Mar's "Doo-Wops & Hooligans" Artwork & Tracklist
Official cover art and tracklist for Bruno Mars’ upcoming debut album, dropping October 5th.
Grenade
Just The Way You Are
Our First Time
Runaway Baby
The Lazy Song
Marry you
Talking to the Moon
Liquor Store Blues f. Damian Marley
Count On Me
The Other Side f. Cee Lo Green & B.o.B
Video: Auburn "La, La, La" feat. Iyaz
Never heard of Auburn until today as I came across this video featuring her Beluga Heights labelmate, Iyaz. The song is pretty dope produced by J.R. Rotem and samples ATC's "Around The World (La La La La La)". Auburn is set to tour with label mate Jason Derulo this fall.
9.9.10
Download: Lauren Wilkins "Celebrity Dreams"
1. Sex Therapy
2. Spazzz
3. Shiver
4. WTF
5. Somersault
6. Karaoke
7. The Only Exception
Download: Celebrity Dreams
8.9.10
Jay-Z, Changing Clothes
"...by the songs end I'll probably start another trend."
I was only about four when Jay-Z’s, “Reasonable Doubt” dropped and about seven years later I discovered what became one of my favorite albums of all-time. At that time the Jay-Z I was viewing on television was wearing buttons-up with custom cuff-links and making the world “Change Clothes”. So for me to see a gangster looking Jay-Z on the cover of “Reasonable Doubt” was amazing and even more amazing than that was the lyrics. Mostly referencing the usual drugs and money, the lifestyle we see every rapper display from their first album to their sophomore to their third album (if they even get that far). Unlike those other rappers though Jay-Z did not remain in that lane. Once he made ya’ll believe ya’ll knew who he was and what he stood for he switched it up. Album after album he changed it up keeping his music within the era it was released in. In order to achieve a career in this industry it’s a must. Especially how within a few months you go from doing the Stanky Leg to doing the Dougie. Even within a few years hip-hop once consisting of so much substance now lacks just that. Not only Jay-Z but many other artist such as Lil Wayne, Outkast, and more have been able to transition although many have not. Jay-Z not only changed his image, time and time again but also an entire generation.
Download: Colin Munroe "One (Sky Ferreira Revox)"
I've been into Colin Munroe since I've first heard his version of "Flashing Lights" and it continues till this day with his latest release.
Download: One (Sky Ferreira Revox)
Download: Kosher Kris "When You're High"
Being that my friends know I have a website they always throw things my way. I often hate it because they expect a post when they shouldn't. Anyways every once in a while I run into a keeper and this new Kosher Kris is just that.
Download: When You're High
Download: Neako "Steady Mobbin"
Latest track from one of my favorites, Neako. This time he goes in over the Wayne and Gucci collabo "Steady Mobbin".
Download: Steady Mobbin'
7.9.10
Download: Alors on Danse (Remix)
The original version of this track by Belgian artist, Stromae was released back in 2009 and went platinum after four months of release in Europe. The translation of the track is "So We Dance". Kanye got on the remix and it's dope check it out.
Download: Alors on Danse (Remix)
Cole World
ripped the package off "Illmatic" and bumped that
for my niggaz it was too complex when Nas rhymed
I was the only Compton nigga with a "New York State of Mind"
A while back my friends and I were having a friendly Hip-Hop debate. The argument began with Wale and then came J. Cole. Many of my friends said they couldn't get with J. Cole and was trying to teach when they just wanted good music to listen to. Being that I've been a avid listener of J. Cole I immediately to criticize them all for not truly listening to what was really being said.
After the debate the topic still bothered me a great deal. Then I realized that this generation is spoil. Since Cole isn't throwing out nursery rhyme lyrics and making them think they rather press skip. Most of this generation have not even listened to Nas' "Illmatic" album. I knew that if I were to play "Illmatic" they would have a hard time since they would actually have to think. I am a hip-hop enthusiast and "Illmatic" is required listening to have a opinion in a hip-hop discussion. In order to truly understand "Illmatic" I really had to listen to what he really was saying. If Nas was currently in Cole's place everyone would be saying he's too complex, he's boring, etc. Many say Cole is a motivational speaker but what rapper is not? All the greats we quote are motivational speakers.
I don't know if it's just me but with hip-hop you really have to listen. The best music is that which makes you listen several times before actually liking the song/album. I've been through it plenty so just take the time and listen.
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