R&B: Jeremih – “773 Love”
August 26, 2012
Chicago vocalist Jeremih delivers really good R&B record called “773 Love” that was initially featured on his “Late Nights” mixtape. Producer Mike Will Made It provides the appropriate soundscape for the Chi-town area code “773” themed track. The vibe at times reminds me of some past records Atlanta based artist The-Dream may have done, but either way it’s still a pretty solid & seductive R&B record. Jeremih needs to shoot a video for this joint like asap. We recommend Rosa Acosta as perfect choice for a female lead…
R&B: The-Dream feat. Pusha T – “Dope Chick”
August 26, 2012
When I heard the original version of this song when it was titled “Dope Bitch” I knew Atlanta R&B singer & songwriter The-Dream would have to go back & record a clean radio version of what is otherwise a really good song. Eventually the “Dope Chick” version followed to appease radio programmers who had their hands tied in supporting the song. When the original video of this song came out once again I imagined The-Dream going back to revamp the video because there was no way in hell television stations & media outlets like FUSE, BET, or MTV would play it due to the very strong drug images. Finally today we see Mr. Terius Nash aka The-Dream release a much cleaner version of his video for “Dope Chick” with less cocaine references & strong imagery. If anyone struggling with drug addiction saw the original video I’m positive they may have relapsed already. At least with this version we can just get high off the music. Maybe this was all a part of The-Dream’s marketing plan from the beginning. The-Dream’s long-awaited ‘The Love IV MMXII’ album is due out September 20th….
WATCH: THE-DREAM FEAT. PUSHA T – DOPE B*TCH (UNCUT ORIGINAL VIDEO)
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R&B: Usher – “Dive” (Video)
August 26, 2012
New video for “Dive” off of Usher’s latest album “Looking 4 Myself” that’s out now. If Usher wasn’t busy winning custody of his kids from his ex-wife Tameka Raymond he probably could have cross promoted this single more during the Olympics. Usher may still be looking for himself, but at least he won’t have to worry about looking for his kids.
DOWNLOAD: USHER – LOOKING 4 MYSELF (ALBUM)
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CY Evolution Dancehall Series #5
August 26, 2012
Another collection of Dancehall tracks mixed by DJ Jah Prince for CY Clothing Inc., a clothing company based in Florida representing the Jamaican culture since 1987. This mix also includes the Summer Wave & BBQ Riddim and fresh new combinations tracks. I personally like: Back to Life ft T.I. – Sean Kingston; Run Road – Aidonia & Deablo; Come Wine – Specialist & Spice. Bramma, Mavado, Popcaan, Konshens, Shuga, Chronixx and Stylo G.
Alternative/Hip Hop: Jonathan Lee – “Yellow Brick Road” (EP)
August 26, 2012
All Jonathan Lee asked of us is an honest listen. We did and were rewarded. The producer-artist from Victoria, British Columbia (Canada), has the gift and puts it down on his EP “Yellow Brick Road.” Sounds good. Electro Hip-Hop pop that gives off a Kid Cudi vibe at times. For an independent producer with good work & able to secure features from the likes of YMCMB’s ‘Shanell,’ Pharrell & Diplo’s favorite band ‘Mansions On The Moon,’ (Their one of Jayforce’s favs too), N.E.R.D.’s ‘Christian Rich’ and Timbaland’s artist ‘SoShy’ he’s off to a great start! Sounds dope! Check it out and enjoy!
DOWNLOAD: JONATHAN LEE – YELLOW BRICK ROAD (EP)
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Technology: Science That ‘Plays Your Brain Like a Videotape’
August 24, 2012
Okay. Technology is REALLY taking the ‘fiction’ out of science fiction. Let Kasia Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg, an associate editor at The Atlantic, ‘drop some science’ on you:
Last year, scientists at the University of California Berkeley demonstrated that they could reconstruct the YouTube videos their research subjects were watching by analyzing fMRI scans of their brain activity. The video above is a shot-by-shot comparison between the video presented to the subjects and the video reconstructed by scientists brain scans. See how close the scientist got to what subjects saw…just by scanning their brain waves? Now, the episode write-up (and its included links) go MUCH DEEPER into the science; but let me lift another passage that will cut to the chase:
In a word: WOW!
Common – “No Sell Out” (Prod. By NO I.D.) [Unreleased]
August 24, 2012
Dope Chi-town producer & Def Jam executive NO I.D., put this previously unreleased song he recorded with Common up on the web recently. I’m sure this is just one of many ‘Lost Songs’ by Common that may see the light of day eventually. Real hip hop heads may recall this is the same sample used by Main Source for the opening song ‘Snake Eyes’ off of their 1991 classic album ‘Breaking Atoms’.
COMMON – NO SELL OUT (PROD. BY NO I.D.)[UNRELEASED]
Styles P – “The Diamond Life Project” (Mixtape)
August 24, 2012
New mixtape from Styles P (of LOX) called “The Diamond Life Project.” The mixtape features production from the likes of Lex Luger and The Beat Bully; and guest emceeing from the likes of Jadakiss, French Montana, Bun B, and Pusha T.
Inspectah Deck To Montreality: “I’m The Last True Black” (Video)
August 24, 2012
In this video, Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan) sat down with Canada’s Urban Authority, Montreality, to talk about being a smart, but troublesome, schoolkid; going to high school with Method Man, Ghostface, Raekwon, and U-God; how he spent his first big check; his only tattoo; being the last true black; and more.
Mannie Fresh Speaks On Working With Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Diversity In Hip Hop (Video)
August 24, 2012
‘Whilst in New Orleans for Essence Festival 2012, SoulCulture TV sat down with DJ and prolific former-Cash Money producer Mannie Fresh at the House of Blues to discuss his hometown, commercial Hip-Hop’s need to diversify, his thoughts on the Southern scene, what it’s been like working with Kanye West and the crew on “Cruel Summer,” and Lil Wayne’s work ethic. He had a lot to say.’
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Top High School Basketball Prospect Collapses After Judge Gives Him 3 Years In Prison (Video)
August 24, 2012
Very, very sad situation all around. Tony Farmer, Garfield Heights High School basketball star, collapsed in court upon hearing Judge Pamela Barker pronounce sentencing that will take from him every opportunity afforded him by his on-court talent due to his violent acts off-court. His liberty and future at stake, Farmer’s assault victim and ex-girlfriend (Andrea Lane) was among those who pleaded that the judge not send him to jail; rather, that he be sent for help and counseling. We won’t retry the case in any way in this post. That is being done enough elsewhere. What is done is done. While it probably will not be headline news, Farmer will likely petition for early release after serving 180 days. Whether he should be released after 180 days, is a matter we will leave for you to debate. What we are most interested in is whether Farmer will be made to go to counseling once he is released. That much we KNOW he needs; as even he seemed surprised that his crime warranted a three-year sentence. Farmer must know (or learn) that his actions were inexcusable; whether he is down for 6 months or 36 months.
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Killer Mike – “Untitled” feat. Scar (Video)
August 23, 2012
Atlanta emcee Killer Mike gets an assist from Scar to deliver “Untitled” – another banger off the six-track EP “R.A.P. Music.” Here is the official music video for this joint, a dark piece directed by Benjamin Dickinson (dark enough that we thought it prudent to put a Not Safe For Work stamp on it, just in case). You can cop the “R.A.P. Music” EP via a link in an earlier post here.
DOWNLOAD: KILLER MIKE – R.A.P. MUSIC (ALBUM)
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Consequence – “Why Do I Even Go Home” featuring John Legend (Prod. by The Audible Doctor)
August 23, 2012
Consequence and John Legend collaborate on a joint that the poses throw-your-hands-up question asked by every man who has lived with woman at least once: “Why Do I Even Go Home”? No official release info for the track, produced by The Audible Doctor, as of yet. Pretty dope. Take it for a spin.
CONSEQUENCE – WHY DO I EVEN GO HOME FT. JOHN LEGEND (PROD. BY THE AUDIBLE DOCTOR)
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Beanie Sigel and Jadakiss Speak On Their Past Battle (Video)
August 23, 2012
RapFix Live welcomed now friendly rivals Beanie Sigel and Jadakiss to address past beef and discuss possible-new-collab-in-the-making “Kiss the Mac.” Great sit down with host Sway! It’s Hip-Hop. No hard feelings. In fact, you can hear the respect between the two – studying each others’ lives and rhymes to put up worthy battle verses…and make some money!
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A$AP Rocky Performs “Goldie” on ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ (Video)
August 23, 2012
A$AP Rocky takes the ‘Late Night’ stage to do “Goldie” live (see the official music video here) – backed by The Roots. Looks like he started a little tense… then got loose as he really got into the song. A hot collab session with The Roots will do that for you. Nice set!
A$AP ROCKY – GOLDIE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
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R&B: Mariah Carey – “Triumphant (Get ‘Em)” feat. Meek Mill x Rick Ross (Video)
August 23, 2012
Nice…VERY nice video. Yessir! Mariah Carey is still keeping it tight, I see. The vocals, too. Hahaaaa! New music from Mariah featuring Meek Mill and Rick Ross entitled “Triumphant (Get ‘Em).” The single is out now, available via iTunes.
DOWNLOAD: MARIAH CAREY – TRIUMPHANT (GET ‘EM) FT. MEEK MILL X RICK ROSS
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Apathy – “Be A Better Man” feat. Bishop Lamont x Blue Raspberry
August 23, 2012
Check out the latest leak from producer Apathy, “Be A Better Man,†off “Fire Walk With Me” which features Bishop Lamont and vocals from Wu-Tang’s Blue Raspberry. “Fire Walk With Me” – a double-disc of collaborations, freestyles, and unreleased material – will be out on September 11, 2012. On that day, Apathy will also release “The Alien Tongue” – a collection of his unreleased early 90’s demo recordings, predating his debut appearances on Jedi Mind Tricks’ “Psycho-Social” LP. Both releases can be pre-ordered together at DemiGodzStore.com now.
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Nas Speaks On The “Bye Baby” Video And Ignoring Critics (Video)
August 23, 2012
Nas sat down with Fuse TV at Rock The Bells and talked about how an Aaron Hall served as partial inspiration for “Bye Baby” (we know the other part of inspiration – see prior post here – for the song), why he picked that song to do a video for, and how he doesn’t heed critics with respect to music-making.
R&B: Brandy – “Wildest Dreams”
August 23, 2012
Hot new joint from Ray J’s sister. Hahahaaa! Brandy’s still got it though. Amazing how she can still sing about being “surprised” that someone would care about her. Give Brandy’s “Wildest Dreams” a listen. Very worthwhile. The single will be available via iTunes August 28, 2012.
R&B/Soul: yU – “Dreams” feat. Danedra Rowell
August 23, 2012
In a departure from the boom bap we’ve come to expect, yU sets Danedra Rowell on lead vocals for “Dreams†– a rap-free melancholy melody on how we had bigger dreams when were younger… too young to fully understand them. Shout to Kevin Nottingham for the scoop on this gem.
DOWNLOAD: YU – DREAMS FT. DANEDRA ROWELL
