Thursday, 17 September 2009
Monday, 7 September 2009
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Drake - So Far Gone EP / Fear
And I could use a writer just to balance out my flows but I never share my thoughts, this is all a n***a knows...
Although the Property of October mixtape dropped last night, as mentioned in the earlier posts Drake's So Far Gone EP will be coming out on September 15th consisting of seven tracks.
There have been snippets of Fear doing the rounds for a couple of days now, below is the full length version produced by DJ Khalil. One of the deepest tracks I've heard from Drake so far.
Click here to download
Although the Property of October mixtape dropped last night, as mentioned in the earlier posts Drake's So Far Gone EP will be coming out on September 15th consisting of seven tracks.
There have been snippets of Fear doing the rounds for a couple of days now, below is the full length version produced by DJ Khalil. One of the deepest tracks I've heard from Drake so far.
Click here to download
Mariah carey - Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (tracklist)
Mariah Carey is set to drop her twelve studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, on the 29th of September. There doesn't appear to be any features but we all know she has one of the most amazing voices in the game so it should be a nice album.
1. Betcha Gon’ Know (the prologue)
2. Obsessed
3. H.A.T.E.U.
4. Candy Bling
5. Ribbon
6. Inseparable
7. Standing O
8. It’s a Wrap
9. Up Out My Face
10. Up Out My Face (the reprise)
11. More Than Just Friends
12. The Impossible
13. The Impossible (the reprise)
14. Angel (the prelude)
15. Angels Cry
16. Languishing (the interlude)
17. I Want to Know What Love Is
Wale - Attention Deficit (album info and artwork)
After releasing five mixtapes Wale will finally be releasing a full album, Attention Deficit, on October 20th and it couldn't come a minute sooner!
Wale is one of my favourite rappers and one of the more conscious Hip Hop artists - a breath of fresh air amongst all of the bubble gum rap that gets put out.
If you heard his last mixtape Back To The Feature with 9th Wonder then you'll definately be on tenter hooks waiting for the album to land. Wale has already let off a couple of tracks from the album to mark reaching 80,000 followers on his Twitter page and from what I'm hearing it's sounding like it's going to be pretty dope. Check them out below.
Wale "Ice Rain" - Click here to download
Wale featuring Jazmine Sullivan "World Tour" - Click here to download
Drake
If I'm in your starting 5 you will never need a sub...As I said a few posts back Drake's debut album, Thank Me Later, has been put on hold due to his knee injury. But before he drops his EP he has released yet another mixtape - a double CD including a bonus DVD alongside DJ fletch of Evil Empire - consisting of all the hits from his previous 3 mixtapes and a few unreleased tracks.
Click here to download
T.I - A Year And A day
Brand new mixtape from the self-proclaimed "King of the South", T.I. The mixtape is 27 tracks deep, many unreleased/unheard, all mixed by DJ P-Cutta.
Click here to download
Friday, 4 September 2009
50 Cent - Flight 187 (video)
The first single from 50's mixtape, 50th Law of Power.
I think a few people may have something to say about this video what with the anniversary of 9/11 coming up. Listen out for the Jay-Z diss.
I think a few people may have something to say about this video what with the anniversary of 9/11 coming up. Listen out for the Jay-Z diss.
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Soulja Boy to produce for Kanye West
Kanye tell 'em?...
Probably not the most exciting thing I've heard today because Soulja Boy is far from one of my favourite artists, but according to the man himself he will be guest producing on Kanye West's forthcoming fifth album.
Soulja Boy is currently touring for America's Most Wanted Music Festival and apparently when he gets time off he is hitting the studio to work on beats for Yeezy, "I'm actually working on Kanye's album right now, while he's working on my album. We're working together on production because he makes beats and I make beats."
So let's get this right, instead of just getting a feature or buying a beat from Kanye for his third album, The DeAndre Way, Soulja Boy will instead be swapping some of his own beats and remixes? Am I the only one who doesn't see how Mr West could possibly be getting a good deal here?! I'll reserve full judgement for when I actually hear something though.
Source: Rap Up
Probably not the most exciting thing I've heard today because Soulja Boy is far from one of my favourite artists, but according to the man himself he will be guest producing on Kanye West's forthcoming fifth album.Soulja Boy is currently touring for America's Most Wanted Music Festival and apparently when he gets time off he is hitting the studio to work on beats for Yeezy, "I'm actually working on Kanye's album right now, while he's working on my album. We're working together on production because he makes beats and I make beats."
So let's get this right, instead of just getting a feature or buying a beat from Kanye for his third album, The DeAndre Way, Soulja Boy will instead be swapping some of his own beats and remixes? Am I the only one who doesn't see how Mr West could possibly be getting a good deal here?! I'll reserve full judgement for when I actually hear something though.
Source: Rap Up
Chris Brown on Larry King
Last night Chris Brown (and his bowtie) made an appearance on Larry King Live to talk about his infamous abusive relationship with Rihanna.
There are some cringeworthy moments, some parts that just made me think 'thank God he's an entertainer - he's way too simple for anything else' and times when I wished someone briefed Larry and told him it's Rihanna, not Ray-Ana.
Watch the whole interview here...
part one
part two
part three
part four
part five
Destiny and her children to make a return
The survivers are back...
Apparently Destiny's Child will be making a comeback in 2010. I am actually a fan of these girls and their work so I'm not cringing like I was when I first heard that the Spice Girls were reuniting.
Despite the girls having very successful solo careers and currently touring, (or having just finished touring) the world the girls are said to still owe Colombia records another album due to a contractual agreement and are set to return to the studio collectively as soon as Beyonce finishes her current tour promoting her I am... Sasha Fierce album.
Apparently Destiny's Child will be making a comeback in 2010. I am actually a fan of these girls and their work so I'm not cringing like I was when I first heard that the Spice Girls were reuniting.Despite the girls having very successful solo careers and currently touring, (or having just finished touring) the world the girls are said to still owe Colombia records another album due to a contractual agreement and are set to return to the studio collectively as soon as Beyonce finishes her current tour promoting her I am... Sasha Fierce album.
Drake's debut put on hold
For all the Drake fans out there who were eagerly awaiting his debut album, Thank Me Later, it wont be dropping until mid-February 2010 (the rumour is Valentine's day).As you probably already know Drake has a problem with his knee and will be undergoing surgery on the 8th of September to repair a torn cartilage. Due to the time it will take him to recover, and subsequently not being able to perform any promotional gigs, he has decided to take the rest of the year off to recouperate and release an EP instead.
The EP will be seven tracks deep, and an official commercial release of his 2008 mixtape, So Far Gone. I'm guessing it will have at least a few unreleased tracks on there but we'll have to wait and see.
The official release date is September 15th.
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Perempay & Dee featuring Shola Ama - DJ Play (video)
DJ play, don't wanna stop this feeling...
I really love the music Perempay and Dee are putting out at the moment, it goes down well with the "Funky" crowd but also the soulful lovers because it's so well produced. This is their second release this year - the first a collaboration with Katie Pearl, In The Air - which is another favourite of mine.
I have to admit though, I was expecting a little bit more from this video and not just them sitting in the VIP section. But as far as UK videos goes I've seen a lot worse!
I really love the music Perempay and Dee are putting out at the moment, it goes down well with the "Funky" crowd but also the soulful lovers because it's so well produced. This is their second release this year - the first a collaboration with Katie Pearl, In The Air - which is another favourite of mine.
I have to admit though, I was expecting a little bit more from this video and not just them sitting in the VIP section. But as far as UK videos goes I've seen a lot worse!
Jay-Z plays it cool
Jay-Z talking about the leak of The Blueprint 3, ten days before its official release date.
Jay Z commercial
This is the commercial for Rapsody to promote Jay's forthcoming album, The Blueprint 3. If you're a fan of Jay's work you'll notice that all the stills are recreations of his previous album artwork.
I think the concept is dope!
I think the concept is dope!
Jay Z on MySpace TV
Jay Z talks about battling Biggie and Busta Rhymes in the school lunch room, blending music business with the streets and his musical influences growing up.
Monday, 31 August 2009
Mario - Thinking About You
This is the second single from Mario's forthcoming third album, D.N.A, which is due for release on October 13th. the album is rumoured to have production and features from Stargate, The-Dream and Babyface to name a few - definately looking forward to it.Jay Z featuring J Cole - A Star Is Born
Drake's up next, see what he do wit' it...
The production on this one is amazing, not sure who produced it though. Loving J. Cole's verse too. anyone saying Hove fell off after hearing this really isn't listening properly, seriously.
Click here to download
The production on this one is amazing, not sure who produced it though. Loving J. Cole's verse too. anyone saying Hove fell off after hearing this really isn't listening properly, seriously.
Click here to download
Jay Z featuring Kanye West - Hate
I love all my haters...
Love this track! Totally appropriate for the buying fraturnity, and music industry heads alike, with nothing but negative gas to let off about Jay and whether The Blueprint 3 will be a classic - BEFORE they've even heard it. You've got to have love for those guys.
Click here to download
Love this track! Totally appropriate for the buying fraturnity, and music industry heads alike, with nothing but negative gas to let off about Jay and whether The Blueprint 3 will be a classic - BEFORE they've even heard it. You've got to have love for those guys.Click here to download
Drake featuring Trey Songz - Successful (video)
A hell of a lot better than the Best I Ever Had video
Saturday, 29 August 2009
Mary J Blige featuring Drake - The One (video)
This debuted about an hour ago in the states - amazing content, editing and production!
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Joe - Majic (sic) video
This is the 1st release from Joe's latest album, The Signature. It's a hot album - definately not one to be slept on. Majic also happens to be one of my favourite tracks at the moment. Nice video too.
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Drake Featuring Lil Wayne, Kanye West and Eminem - Forever
Let the king talk. Check the price and pay attention...
I couldn't find a picture of all of them but Drake on his own will do ;-)
Four of the hottest lyrisists in the game on one track? Do I even need to tell you whether its dope or not?! Props to lilwayneHQ for letting it off early.
Click here to download
*link updated with final version*
I couldn't find a picture of all of them but Drake on his own will do ;-)
Four of the hottest lyrisists in the game on one track? Do I even need to tell you whether its dope or not?! Props to lilwayneHQ for letting it off early.
Click here to download
Usain Bolt
Up to speed with good music...
“When I was in the Olympics, I didn’t really listen to music. During the Olympics, it was mainly reggae, a little hip-hop. But I like Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, those guys. That’s who we listen to in Jamaica. A little bit of Ludacris. But as long as it’s hot, we got it.”
“When I was in the Olympics, I didn’t really listen to music. During the Olympics, it was mainly reggae, a little hip-hop. But I like Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, those guys. That’s who we listen to in Jamaica. A little bit of Ludacris. But as long as it’s hot, we got it.”“Right now, it’s Lil Wayne, #1. He’s hot. He’s got everything. He sings the right tunes. I’m seriously listening to all his songs right now. Really sitting down, listening to his lyrics, and he’s got his lyrics pat now. He’s got his lyrics. He’s coming up like Jay-Z. He’s smooth. He’s got a different flow from Jay-Z, but lyrics-wise, he’s got it. He’s a lyricist. Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, I don’t care who comes third. These guys have the whole place on edge man. It’s hot.”
(Courtesy of MTV News)
Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon (update)
Artwork and Scenelist...
SCENELIST
ACT 1 - THE END OF DAY
1. In My Dreams (Cudder Anthem)
2. Soundtrack 2 My Life
3. Simple As…
ACT 2 - RISE OF THE NIGHT TERRORS
4. Solo Dolo (nightmare)
5. Heart of A Lion (KiD CuDi Theme Music)
6. My World f. Billy Cravens
ACT 3 - TAKING A TRIP
7. Day N Nite (nightmare)
8. Sky Might Fall
9. Enter Galactic (Love Connection Part 1)
ACT 4 - STUCK
10. Alive (nightmare) f. RATATAT
11. CuDi Zone
12. Make Her Say f. Kanye West & Common
13. Pursuit of Happiness (nightmare) f. MGMT & RATATAT
ACT 5 - A NEW BEGINNING
14. Hyyerr f. Chip Tha Rapper
15. Up Up & Away (The Wake & Bake Song)
SCENELISTACT 1 - THE END OF DAY
1. In My Dreams (Cudder Anthem)
2. Soundtrack 2 My Life
3. Simple As…
ACT 2 - RISE OF THE NIGHT TERRORS
4. Solo Dolo (nightmare)
5. Heart of A Lion (KiD CuDi Theme Music)
6. My World f. Billy Cravens
ACT 3 - TAKING A TRIP
7. Day N Nite (nightmare)
8. Sky Might Fall
9. Enter Galactic (Love Connection Part 1)
ACT 4 - STUCK
10. Alive (nightmare) f. RATATAT
11. CuDi Zone
12. Make Her Say f. Kanye West & Common
13. Pursuit of Happiness (nightmare) f. MGMT & RATATAT
ACT 5 - A NEW BEGINNING
14. Hyyerr f. Chip Tha Rapper
15. Up Up & Away (The Wake & Bake Song)
Carl F. Bucherer
Alacria Royal Limited Edition Quartz Watches...
These babies cost between about £100,000 - £205,000! Absolutely beautiful though.
These babies cost between about £100,000 - £205,000! Absolutely beautiful though.
Jay Z - Venus Vs Mars
Yet another Timbaland production...
Am I the only one wondering why the only leaks from The Blueprint 3 are produced by Timbaland? The mice in his studio must have access to the internet and filesharing websites because this is the third in a row!
But anyway Jay Z has snatched back the flow he used in Blue Magic (American Gangster), and its another hot Timbo production. This is like back in the day when no two joints were the same but you still new it was Timbo owning the buttons. Only he could make a hit with Aaliyah on a track using a sample of a baby crying.
Click here to download
Am I the only one wondering why the only leaks from The Blueprint 3 are produced by Timbaland? The mice in his studio must have access to the internet and filesharing websites because this is the third in a row!But anyway Jay Z has snatched back the flow he used in Blue Magic (American Gangster), and its another hot Timbo production. This is like back in the day when no two joints were the same but you still new it was Timbo owning the buttons. Only he could make a hit with Aaliyah on a track using a sample of a baby crying.
Click here to download
Amy Winehouse
Down the pub doing karaoke, probably...
Now everyone one knows how much I love Miss Winehouse and her music but this spoof is so funny! I can imagine Amy being just like this after losing the pub quiz and drowning her sorrows.
Major props to Christina Allen (via her twitter account), for telling me to watch it and the creator for the time and effort they clearly put in. If only everyone on X-Factor was this good - infact she's better than some of the acts currently in the UK charts!
Now everyone one knows how much I love Miss Winehouse and her music but this spoof is so funny! I can imagine Amy being just like this after losing the pub quiz and drowning her sorrows.
Major props to Christina Allen (via her twitter account), for telling me to watch it and the creator for the time and effort they clearly put in. If only everyone on X-Factor was this good - infact she's better than some of the acts currently in the UK charts!
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
The life and times of Jay Z
MTV present "J to the Z", his musical history...
MTV have set about airing a series dedicated to the career of Jay Z coinciding with the imminent release of The Blueprint 3. I'm not sure when exactly it airs in the States but I'm guessing it won't be until a week or two after that it airs over here in the UK.
If not, hopefully someone will upload to one of the vieo sharing websites. I'll keep you updated.
MTV have set about airing a series dedicated to the career of Jay Z coinciding with the imminent release of The Blueprint 3. I'm not sure when exactly it airs in the States but I'm guessing it won't be until a week or two after that it airs over here in the UK.
If not, hopefully someone will upload to one of the vieo sharing websites. I'll keep you updated.
Run This Town (director's commentary)
Rihanna is the town bike...
Please note that this is just a spoof - nothing to do with the actual making of the video.
These guys are too funny, especially when they rib Dame Dash and LL Cool J.
Please note that this is just a spoof - nothing to do with the actual making of the video.
These guys are too funny, especially when they rib Dame Dash and LL Cool J.
Monday, 24 August 2009
Snoop Dogg wants to be a millionaire
I feel asleep on that...
This is one of the funniest things I've seen in a while. Not entirely sure why he starts at $25,000 and can only go up to $50,000 when the show, and his sweater, say millionaire.
This is one of the funniest things I've seen in a while. Not entirely sure why he starts at $25,000 and can only go up to $50,000 when the show, and his sweater, say millionaire.
Jay Z - Reminder
My track record speaks for itself, I'm so instrumental...Two leaks in two consecutive days? Damn!
Timberland and Jay Z have been cooking up a storm in the studio that's for sure, the production on this beasty and Jay's lyrics are sick!!
Click here to download
Musical Statues / Migrane Skank (piano acapella)
Show me, how you get down...
Even though this was only done as a mess around I quite like it, watched it twice already. Feeling the Migrane Skank a lot more than the Musical Statues rendition though.
Even though this was only done as a mess around I quite like it, watched it twice already. Feeling the Migrane Skank a lot more than the Musical Statues rendition though.
A diamond in the dirt
JR Aquino...
Apparently JR Aquino, a New York native, was refused a record deal with the reason cited being because they way he looks doesn't "fit" the quota of what's deemed acceptable in the music world and the record charts. Not entirely sure how true this is, but if it is true it sucks - BIG TIME!
This guy has such an awesome voice and as far as I'm concerned you hear music, you don't see it! Whether he has blonde and blue eyes or wears his trousers half way down his bum with a limp, I couldn't care less as long as his vocals are tight.
Check out a couple of his videos below
Rendition of The Dream's Rockin' That Thing
An original cmposition; All The Time
Apparently JR Aquino, a New York native, was refused a record deal with the reason cited being because they way he looks doesn't "fit" the quota of what's deemed acceptable in the music world and the record charts. Not entirely sure how true this is, but if it is true it sucks - BIG TIME!
This guy has such an awesome voice and as far as I'm concerned you hear music, you don't see it! Whether he has blonde and blue eyes or wears his trousers half way down his bum with a limp, I couldn't care less as long as his vocals are tight.
Check out a couple of his videos below
Rendition of The Dream's Rockin' That Thing
An original cmposition; All The Time
Sunday, 23 August 2009
Omarion featuring Lil Wayne
I get it in like parking spots...
Omarion sing/rapping?! I'm not feeling it! Infact the production is pretty weak aswell but Lil' Wayne is a saviour that's the only reason I'm posting it. Don't take my word for it though, have a listen yourself and see what you think.
Click here to download
Omarion sing/rapping?! I'm not feeling it! Infact the production is pretty weak aswell but Lil' Wayne is a saviour that's the only reason I'm posting it. Don't take my word for it though, have a listen yourself and see what you think.
Click here to download
Estelle featuring John Legend & Ludacris - All Night Long
I'm young and I'm free - Ima live how I live...
I'm not entirely sure about this one; maybe because I grew up listening to the Lionel Richie original. Although I love John Legend the chorus doesn't really do it any justice, but Estelle is definately doing her thing in the States and Luda's verse is on point as always.
I'm not entirely sure about this one; maybe because I grew up listening to the Lionel Richie original. Although I love John Legend the chorus doesn't really do it any justice, but Estelle is definately doing her thing in the States and Luda's verse is on point as always.Jay Z featuring Drake - Off That
I'm so tomorrow, them other bloggers are yesterday...
Another leak from The Blueprint 3 - a collabo with Drake (even though he's only on the hook), the production is nothing short of amazing. Timbaland back to his best instead of the generic sounds he's become famous for of late.
Click here to download
Another leak from The Blueprint 3 - a collabo with Drake (even though he's only on the hook), the production is nothing short of amazing. Timbaland back to his best instead of the generic sounds he's become famous for of late.Click here to download
Fabolous featuring Jay Z - When The Money Goes (video)
When the grey skies replace the sunny days...
I absolutely love this song. The original, which is just Jay Z by himself, leaked sometime last year but it would seem he's not interested in doing anything with it so Fabo has basically been handed free a hit!
It's a great video, and even with Jay only on the hook Fabo definately does it justice.
I absolutely love this song. The original, which is just Jay Z by himself, leaked sometime last year but it would seem he's not interested in doing anything with it so Fabo has basically been handed free a hit!
It's a great video, and even with Jay only on the hook Fabo definately does it justice.
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Every DJ's hero...
Jazzy Jeff talks about being a featured animation and having a song in the video game DJ Hero, from the makers of Guitar Hero, and it's ability to enable game players to experience music in a different way. Players have the ability to virtually mix and scratch their way through an array of genres including Motown, Hip Hop and R&B and as Jazzy says, "if you get really good at DJ Hero, run to the music store and buy a turntable and a mixer. Because you definately may have a career".
Jazzy Jeff talks about being a featured animation and having a song in the video game DJ Hero, from the makers of Guitar Hero, and it's ability to enable game players to experience music in a different way. Players have the ability to virtually mix and scratch their way through an array of genres including Motown, Hip Hop and R&B and as Jazzy says, "if you get really good at DJ Hero, run to the music store and buy a turntable and a mixer. Because you definately may have a career".
Friday, 21 August 2009
The Blueprint 3 (tracklist revised)
The official producers and tracklist...
Ok, so since I posted this the official tracklisting and producer credits have been released. The revisted list is as follows;
Ok, so since I posted this the official tracklisting and producer credits have been released. The revisted list is as follows;1. What We Talkin’ About (Feat. Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun) (Produced By Kanye West and No I.D.)
2. Thank You (Produced By Kanye West and No I.D.)
3. D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)” (Produced By No I.D.)
4. Run This Town (Feat. Kanye West and Rihanna) (Produced By Kanye West & No I.D.)
5. Empire State of Mind (Feat. Alicia Keys) (Produced By Al Shux)
6. Real as It Gets (Feat. Young Jeezy) (Produced By The Incredibles)
7. On to the Next One (Feat. Swizz Beatz) (Produced By Swizz Beatz)
8. Off That (Feat. Drake) (Produced By Timbaland)
9. A Star is Born (Feat. J. Cole) (Produced By Kanye West and No I.D.)
10. Venus vs. Mars (Produced By Timbaland)
11. Already Home (Feat. Kid Cudi) (Produced By Kanye West)
12. Hate (Feat. Kanye West) (Produced By Kanye West)
13. Reminder (Produced By Timbaland)
14. So Ambitious (Feat. Pharrell) (Produced By The Neptunes)
15. Young Forever (Feat. Mr Hudson) (Produced By Kanye West)
Ryan Leslie featuring Consequence - You're Not My Girl (remix)
Jay Z - The Blueprint 3 (artwork and tracklist)
Official artwork and tracklist...
I guess we won't be hearing anymore complaining from Kanye about his "big brother", seeing as he's all over the album.
But on another note; is it wrong for me to be overly excited just by artwork leak? Come on, it's Jigga - I LOVE Jigga!
TRACKLIST
1. What We Talking About (Produced by Kanye West)
2. D.O.A. (Produced by No I.D.)
3. Weigh Me Down Feat. Kid Cudi (Produced by Kanye West)
4. Unforgiven (Produced by Kanye West, Additional Production: MGMT)
5. Run This Town Feat. Rihanna & Kanye West (Produced by Kanye West)
6. Empire State Of Mind Feat. Nas (Produced by Kanye West & No I.D.)
7. When It Comes To This (Produced by Timbaland)
8. Always Feat. Drake (Produced by Kanye West)
9. Scenes From The Past (Produced by No I.D., Co-produced by Kanye West)
10. Everyday A Star Is Born Feat. Mr. Hudson (Produced by Kanye West)
11. Already Home (Produced by Kanye West)
12. Forever Young (Feat. Mr. Hudson, Produced by Kanye West)
13. Thank You (Produced by No I.D.)
14. Sound Of The 70s (Produced by Kanye West)
15. We Made History (Produced by Kanye West)
I guess we won't be hearing anymore complaining from Kanye about his "big brother", seeing as he's all over the album.
But on another note; is it wrong for me to be overly excited just by artwork leak? Come on, it's Jigga - I LOVE Jigga!
TRACKLIST
1. What We Talking About (Produced by Kanye West)
2. D.O.A. (Produced by No I.D.)
3. Weigh Me Down Feat. Kid Cudi (Produced by Kanye West)
4. Unforgiven (Produced by Kanye West, Additional Production: MGMT)
5. Run This Town Feat. Rihanna & Kanye West (Produced by Kanye West)
6. Empire State Of Mind Feat. Nas (Produced by Kanye West & No I.D.)
7. When It Comes To This (Produced by Timbaland)
8. Always Feat. Drake (Produced by Kanye West)
9. Scenes From The Past (Produced by No I.D., Co-produced by Kanye West)
10. Everyday A Star Is Born Feat. Mr. Hudson (Produced by Kanye West)
11. Already Home (Produced by Kanye West)
12. Forever Young (Feat. Mr. Hudson, Produced by Kanye West)
13. Thank You (Produced by No I.D.)
14. Sound Of The 70s (Produced by Kanye West)
15. We Made History (Produced by Kanye West)
Ryan Leslie
Worth more than maybachs and diamonds...
I don't need to go into why R-Les is such a beast anymore, I think I've convinced you enough. Instead I'm going to let you watch this video of him in the studio producing and voicing a track with Rick Ross.
The track, Maybachs & Diamonds, was initially supposed to be on Rick's album, Deeper Than Music, but didn't make the final cut due to a schedule mix up. Hopefully it will see the day of light on Ryan's forthcoming album, Transition, later on this year - or maybe even Rick's next.
There are also a couple of official Ryan Leslie remixes that aren't circulating just, yet so grab them now. One being a remix of the UK's very own Bluey Robinson and his debut single, I Know which is hot! If you liked the original, watched the video I posted a while back and are a fan of oldschool R&B/Hip Hop you will love it.
The other is by the talented songstress Mya - we all know home girl can sing so I don't even need to hype it up.
Bluey Robinson - I Know (Ryan Leslie remix). Click here to download
Mya - Paradise (Ryan Leslie remix). Click here to download
I don't need to go into why R-Les is such a beast anymore, I think I've convinced you enough. Instead I'm going to let you watch this video of him in the studio producing and voicing a track with Rick Ross.The track, Maybachs & Diamonds, was initially supposed to be on Rick's album, Deeper Than Music, but didn't make the final cut due to a schedule mix up. Hopefully it will see the day of light on Ryan's forthcoming album, Transition, later on this year - or maybe even Rick's next.
There are also a couple of official Ryan Leslie remixes that aren't circulating just, yet so grab them now. One being a remix of the UK's very own Bluey Robinson and his debut single, I Know which is hot! If you liked the original, watched the video I posted a while back and are a fan of oldschool R&B/Hip Hop you will love it.
The other is by the talented songstress Mya - we all know home girl can sing so I don't even need to hype it up.
Bluey Robinson - I Know (Ryan Leslie remix). Click here to download
Mya - Paradise (Ryan Leslie remix). Click here to download
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Jay Z featuring Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town (remix)
I'm addicted to the thrill...Not totally sure whether this is an official remix or Ted Smooth just got hold of the accapella and decided to do his thing - to be honest it's probably the latter but it's a nice refix so no harm done. For all those who weren't really feeling the original, this one might be for you.
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Jay Z featuring Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town (video)
This wasn't supposed to be shown until sometime later today on American MTV. God bless us Europeans for being a few hours ahead time wise.
NikeAir Jordan VIII
A different kind of Pump...
I'm pretty sure any girl brave enough to wear these could possibly end up breaking her neck, they are that high! I'm not even sure if I'm feeling them to be honest but they're different, that's for sure.
I'm pretty sure any girl brave enough to wear these could possibly end up breaking her neck, they are that high! I'm not even sure if I'm feeling them to be honest but they're different, that's for sure.Kanye West
Birthday Cake...
We all know Yeezy does everything big, so I doubt anyone was suprised to see this one-off birthday cake in form of his infamous Nike shoe. I for one wouldn't have even let anyone cut - you'll have to work out for yourself whether it's because I'm a big fan of the design or I want the whole cake to myself.
We all know Yeezy does everything big, so I doubt anyone was suprised to see this one-off birthday cake in form of his infamous Nike shoe. I for one wouldn't have even let anyone cut - you'll have to work out for yourself whether it's because I'm a big fan of the design or I want the whole cake to myself.
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
African Booty Scratcher (short film)
In order to know where you're going, you have to know where you're coming from...
Nikyatu Jusu is an American of Sierra Leonean decent whose love for film making led her to study in a competitive film program at New York University.
African Booty Scratcher is her first short film; highlighting the struggles teenagers face when realising their traditions and practices conflict with the views and idealisms of the Western world - even in a society where being liberal is apparently the 'norm'.
Nikyatu was a finalist in the American Black Film Festival's shorts division enabling African Booty Scratcher to be acquired by HBO where it is currently on air in the States.
Nikyatu Jusu is an American of Sierra Leonean decent whose love for film making led her to study in a competitive film program at New York University.
African Booty Scratcher is her first short film; highlighting the struggles teenagers face when realising their traditions and practices conflict with the views and idealisms of the Western world - even in a society where being liberal is apparently the 'norm'.
Nikyatu was a finalist in the American Black Film Festival's shorts division enabling African Booty Scratcher to be acquired by HBO where it is currently on air in the States.
Monday, 3 August 2009
DJ Lioness - Old School Garage
Having a little mix over the weekend and recorded it just to check out the sound levels on my laptop. I can't remember the last time I played my Garage vinyls so thought I'd upload it for anyone interested. the tracks are split, ready to burn straight to CD.
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DJ Smasherelly - How I Do (mixtape)
From the UK to the USA...
Most of you will know Smasherelly as the official DJ for Estelle and will probably have seen him tearing up parties, live shows and gigs all over the globe with the UK songstress. When he isn't dropping beats for Estelle he's also a talented producer and a fellow music geek who I've been listening to since his days on London's cult radio station, Bassline FM.
At the beginning of the year he put out a mixtape alongside former Danity Kane member D.Woods, the first in her Independence Day series. Now he has dug into the archives and re-released a free mixtape he put out a few years ago. If you're into Hip Hop/R&B, scratching and blending then this one is definately for you. It features tracks from Ryan Leslie, Bobby Valentino, Estelle and Amerie.
Click here to download
For more information on up and coming performances from Smasherelly and Estelle follow him via Twitter
Most of you will know Smasherelly as the official DJ for Estelle and will probably have seen him tearing up parties, live shows and gigs all over the globe with the UK songstress. When he isn't dropping beats for Estelle he's also a talented producer and a fellow music geek who I've been listening to since his days on London's cult radio station, Bassline FM.At the beginning of the year he put out a mixtape alongside former Danity Kane member D.Woods, the first in her Independence Day series. Now he has dug into the archives and re-released a free mixtape he put out a few years ago. If you're into Hip Hop/R&B, scratching and blending then this one is definately for you. It features tracks from Ryan Leslie, Bobby Valentino, Estelle and Amerie.
Click here to download
For more information on up and coming performances from Smasherelly and Estelle follow him via Twitter
Tattoos
Freedom of expression or foolishness?...
I absolutely love tattoes! For me they're like street art (graffiti), not random scribbles or vandalism in public areas but works of art and/or visual expression when created with a genuine passion.
I haven't got the B's to get one myself and infact I never would - the idea of injecting ink, or anything for that matter, into my skin doesn't really appeal but I love looking at the original ideas people have permanently etched into various body parts and finding out the meanings behind them.
Recently tatts have been popping up everywhere since celebs such as David Beckham, Pink and Travis Barker made them "cool". I asked to see pictures of people's tatooes via Twitter the other day and have decided to post a few along with some others I found lurking. Most of them were pretty awesome and intricate, some just plain boring (and already reproduced to death), then came the others which made me wonder why the hell someone would put such rubbish on their skin and think it looked cool!
L: one of my favourite characters from the 80's; ALF
R: addiction gone wrong? I love my blackberry, but come on!
I'm not really a fan of big tattooes on women but if I ever lost my mind and decided to get one - these turntables would be right up my street.
Everytime I see this I laugh out loud, the tick doesn't even look right. I hope for his sake this is actually felt-tip pen and the photo was staged otherwise he had better keep his top on all summer.
I absolutely love tattoes! For me they're like street art (graffiti), not random scribbles or vandalism in public areas but works of art and/or visual expression when created with a genuine passion.
I haven't got the B's to get one myself and infact I never would - the idea of injecting ink, or anything for that matter, into my skin doesn't really appeal but I love looking at the original ideas people have permanently etched into various body parts and finding out the meanings behind them.
Recently tatts have been popping up everywhere since celebs such as David Beckham, Pink and Travis Barker made them "cool". I asked to see pictures of people's tatooes via Twitter the other day and have decided to post a few along with some others I found lurking. Most of them were pretty awesome and intricate, some just plain boring (and already reproduced to death), then came the others which made me wonder why the hell someone would put such rubbish on their skin and think it looked cool!
L: one of my favourite characters from the 80's; ALF
R: addiction gone wrong? I love my blackberry, but come on!
I'm not really a fan of big tattooes on women but if I ever lost my mind and decided to get one - these turntables would be right up my street.
Everytime I see this I laugh out loud, the tick doesn't even look right. I hope for his sake this is actually felt-tip pen and the photo was staged otherwise he had better keep his top on all summer.
Props to everyone who sent over pics of their tatts.
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