A Zeyl10 Vision

Bobby Brown Performs in Libertyville, IL

2010-03-31T20:24:00.007-05:00

One of my favorite artists of all-time, Bobby Brown, performed in Libertyville this past weekend. I think most people there wanted to see if Bobby still had it. He came out and did 5 songs to an enthusiastic crowd and sounded really good. Only thing missing was the dancers. Shoutout to Tastemakers Television and Clubbin TV for another dope event. Nice to get artists this good so close to the crib. Tony Toni Tone in April.

Jon B. and DJ Quik Perform Close to Home...

2010-03-01T23:47:00.001-06:00

Jon B. and DJ Quik performed in Libertyville, IL. thanks to Tastemaker Television. Being so close to the crib, it was an event I couldn't miss. They both put on dope shows. Jon B. performed first and sang Don't Talk, They Don't Know and Someone To Love. DJ Quik even came up onstage to help sing backgrounds on Don't Talk. BUT...the real treat was when Jon B. did a cover of Michael Jackson's Rock With You and a melody of 90's r&b songs.

Quik came on aftwards and had everybody rockin' as soon as he hit the stage. Dude is a real talented kat when is comes to music and is one of hip-hops most underrated producers. He ended his performance with Tonite and Born and Raised in Compton.

Can't wait until next month's event. Shoutout to Tastemaker Television Network for bringing real music and live performances to Lake County. These videos are from my phone so the sound ain't the best. Check it out anyways...

Zeyl10 remix - Eric Roberson "A Tale of Two People"

2010-02-22T23:59:00.001-06:00

This is my remix entry for Eric Roberson's Grammy-nominated song, "A Tale of Two People", produced by Brett Baker featuring Ben O'Neill and Michelle Thompson. My remix made the finals, so I decided to upload it to let people check it out. The song is on Erro's latest album, Music Fan First. The whole track was done in with Logic 9. Tried to keep the hip-hop feel of the track as much as possible....

Eric Roberson - "A Tale of Two People (Zeyl10 remix) from Zeyl10 on Vimeo.

NEW! Erykah Badu - Window Seat

2010-02-22T23:53:00.003-06:00

She's back with the dopeness.... From the new album New Amerykah Part 2 : Return of the Ankh...coming soon

Jimmie Reign: Pretty Girl; Ugly Truth Commercial...Theme Song by Zeyl10 and TeLuv

2010-02-03T15:30:00.008-06:00

Check out the new commercial for Jimmie Reign's new reality show. Pretty Girl: The Ugly Truth airs exclusively on AllHipHop.com February 16, 2010. Follow Jimmie Reign as she chases her dream to make it big and battles each obstacle that comes her way.
The theme song was produced by me and written by TeLuv. TeLuv on vocals also. Thanks, Jimmie for the opportunity. I'll be posting a full version of the song soon. Be sure to check out the show on www.allhiphop.com

Jimmie Reign: Pretty Girl; Ugly Truth (Theme Song) by Zeyl10

Next Great Songwriting Team: TeLuv

2009-07-01T11:39:00.009-05:00

Simply put, TeLuv (pronounced "to love") is a female songwriting and music producing duo. Since way back when, they've been singing, making, and living in music.

By chance, i've had the opportunity to work with this next great songwriting team. Working via internet, we've managed to turn out some great songs. They've seemlessly taken my tracks to the next level, which is what all producers look for in songwriters. Now the work is online for all the world to hear via their new website http://www.teluvmusic.com/.

U can hear our collaborations (Spotlight and Give It To You) by clicking on the Collab tab after entering the website (my picture is the beat machine). Give It To You is also being played in the background of the main page under the Begin tab.

You'll be hearing more great music from us. This is just the beginning....

Jay-Z - "Death of Autotune" live at Summer Jam

2009-06-10T16:29:00.006-05:00

Jay-Z comes on stage with Jeezy and performs his new joint "Death of Autotune" (DOA). What will the singers and rappers do now? What will the radio do? Will they continue to play songs using autotune or did Jay-Z shut it down?

P. Coakley - Exclusive New Single.."Boy Shorts"

2009-05-21T22:29:00.018-05:00

U hear him every night on 107.5 WGCI's Whisper's In The Dark intro (Chicago radio). One of the dopest artist I know in Chicago, is back with his official first single "Boy Shorts". "Boy Shorts" is a summer banger for the ladies produced and written by P. Coakley. Hear it here first before it hits the radio big time...P. Coakley performed at 2 of our events here in Waukegan and killed it both times.

Hit me up, u may be able to get the single before it comes out. Check it out below...

P. Coakley - Boy Shorts (written and produced by P. Coakley)

New Al B. Sure! "Honey I'm Home" coming soon! Preview new tracks...

2009-04-30T00:00:00.012-05:00

Check out a preview of some tracks from Al B. Sure's new cd, "Honey I'm Home" here. U can also pre-order the cd, which drops on 6/23/09 on Hidden Beach Recordings. Sounds pretty dope to me.

Shout out to Kyle West...I can hear some of Kyle West's production on a few of the joints and I believe he did 6 cuts on the record. Glad to hear Al B. and Kyle "break it down" West back together...

Single - I Love It (Papi Aye Aye Aye)

PREVIEW Album...

Jesse Boykins III - One of my favorite artists right now

2009-04-23T09:46:00.003-05:00

One of the best cds to come out the last few months is from Jesse Boykins III "The Beauty Created". If u like music from Dwele or Eric Roberson, u will definitely feel Jesse's cd. Check him out singing "Amourous" live...

D-Train - AutoTune (Can u hear me?) Video

2009-04-22T09:37:00.008-05:00

Drake ...My Favorite Rapper Right now

2009-04-21T09:21:00.004-05:00

If u don't know Drake, u need to check him out. When he raps, he sounds like a cross between Lil' Wayne and Kanye. His lyrics are simple yet thoughtful and he has swag (hate that word). Matter of fact, there's a rumor that he ghostwrites for Weezy. Drake is part of Wayne's Young Money crew and can be heard on the second verse of the new single "Every Girl" . The thing that's dope about Drake is you can't put him in a box and dude can sing. I mean sing for real like an r&b artist. Just check out the mixtape "So Far Gone". All his skills are on display here. He has a beat by Kanye, Say What's Real, which he smashes and appearances by Lil' Wayne, Trey Songz, Lloyd and Omarion. I think by the end of the year Drake will blow....huge!

Check out the mixtape here.

[source:http://www.hiphopmusicdotcom.com]

Is Asher Roth The New Eminem?

2009-04-21T09:04:00.004-05:00

Is Asher Roth the new Eminem? I don't think so, but he does sound like him. His new cd, Asleep in the Bread Aisle, is in stores today and it's pretty straight. I listened to it with an open mind and still came away saying he still sounds like Eminem. Not sure if he'll ever get away from that. I wanted to hear what all the hype was tho. The beats are straight too. It's a good change of pace from today's average rap cd. In this video, he talks about the Eminem comparisons.

Electrik Red - So Good

2009-04-18T00:30:00.003-05:00

Dope song by new Def Jam female group, Electrik Red. Written and produced by Tricky and The-Dream, I like the Prince/Vanity 6 throwback sound. I wonder how the rest of the album will sound. They've had 3 videos already and the album is sposed to drop on May 26th.

New Single by D-Train - Autotune (Can u hear me?) produced by Zeyl10

2009-04-16T23:07:00.010-05:00

Check out the new single "Autotune (can u hear me?)" from new artist, D-Train produced by me.

For all those that don't know what autotune is, it's the effect that is used on T-Pain's voice. Many of today's new songs use it including those by Lil' Wayne, Kanye and many others.

This song is dedicated to the music industry and those programmed by commercial radio. The song is basically saying 'can u hear me now that i'm using this autotune effect since u don't listen to me any other time'. Hope u like it...Shout out to P. Coakley for the keys on the track

D-Train - Autotune (can u hear me?) produced by Zeyl10

Jazmine Sullivan comes to Genesee Theatre in Waukegan

2009-04-13T21:50:00.008-05:00

Jazmine Sullivan was at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan this past weekend. I was out of town, so I couldn't make it to give a good review. I hear there were people that didn't even know she was coming to town, so i'm not sure if the house was packed or not. I did manage to get some reviews from a few people that went though. So check these out and hopefully I can get to the next big show at the Genesee.

Margie wrote:
The concert was nice. Not as packed as I thought it would be, but it was straight. Maybe if they had some acts that had more then 1 or 2 songs. BUT, Jasmine blew it up with her live band. She sounded greatttt! You know how some people get on stage and you are like wtf! She did an awesome job. I got to go backstage and she is a very sweet person also. So if I had to rate it on a scale of 1 - 10, I would give it a 7. The after parties sucked. Seem like nobody went to either one. I didn't even go. Ya'll should have thrown a party real talk. Peace, love & all that jazz.

Shanda wrote:
On a 5 star scale, I'd give her performance a 4. Her vocals were great..all songs sounded as good if not better than her recordings. The band was on point...back up singers and all. The only improvements I would have liked are: greater variety...her singing songs other than those on her album, some sort of interaction with the audience, and a longer performance..she only sang about 5 cuts. The other acts were decent too...Cash City, Rain, Ben One and Jeremih. Leon Rogers was FUNNY but a bit much for the kids. I guess if their mommas let em come see the 'birthday sex' dude all bets are off - lol.

Krystal wrote:
Jazmine Sullivan’s performance Saturday night at the Genesee Theatre solidified why this newcomer is a force to be reckoned with in the R&B/Soul arena. Performing songs from her debut album, “Fearless,” the Grammy-nominated artist was backed by a four-piece band and two back-up singers. After walking out onto a spotlited stage á la jazz cafe, Sullivan broke the performance’s ice with her second single, “Bust Your Windows” before venturing into the inspirational and encouraging “Dream Big.” In the tradition of a true entertainer, Sullivan connected intimately with her audience during “After the Hurricane,” telling of the projectile path her voice put her on at the age of three, which led to a record deal at age 15.

Sullivan’s signature honey-coated vocals were especially flavorful on her sing-a-long ballad, “Lions, Tigers & Bears,” where she reveals her vulnerability in love. The audience eagerly responded to her confession with a cell-phone vigil. It was during this song that Sullivan demonstrated why she is a top contender, effortlessly climbing up and down the vocal ladder reminiscent of Kim Burrell’s gospel-tinged riffs. The 1960’s-influenced “One Night Stand” and “Switch” provided a light-hearted alternative to her more serious selections, and Sullivan soulfully apologizes for an indiscretion of the heart on “In Love With Another Man.” With the way she uses her voice to bare her soul, her soon-to-be-ex has no choice but to accept her apology.

At this point Sullivan announces that this is her final song, only to be met with objection and the overwhelming demand for her signature anthem, the reggae-laced “Need You Bad.” Hearing a live version of “Need You Bad” makes you quickly realize that the radio simply does not do this song justice. The live, heavy thumping bass and the keyboards define the acoustics and flow through one’s body as the blazing electric guitar takes over toward the end of the song. With a sea of hands waving in the air, the audience is satisfied, yet still begging for more as we simply have not gotten enough of Ms. Jazmine.

Sullivan’s performance Saturday night was nothing short of extraordinary. She makes you forget that she is a relative newcomer. Sullivan’s confidence and the ability to connect with her audience disguises her as a seasoned veteran. Also a gifted songwriter, this soulful siren is a force to be reckoned with. If she remains “fearless” Jazmine Sullivan will definitely be around for a while.

If you went to the show too, please post your thoughts....

It's Been A Long Time....

2009-02-06T17:28:00.008-06:00

It's been a long time since i've blogged. Been too lazy to write down my thoughts on new music or just music in general. I'm in Atlanta right now at Treesound Studios and being around all these creative people has given me a reason to blog. Been working with a dope new girl group that will be out soon. I've also been trying to focus on my own music alot more that I did last year. So I will be blogging more and letting my thoughts about music be known.

Peace

New Jon B. Album - Helpless Romantic = Real R&B

2008-11-25T10:39:00.009-06:00

To make a long story short.....Jon B's new cd, 'Helpless Romantic', is dope. Go get it. Jon B is one of the few artist out now that I will actually go to the store to buy a cd for. Gotta support dope independent artists.

Jon B. is one of the most underrated R&B artists of the last decade. Dude just doesn't make wack albums (cds) and this one is no different. He scares me at the beginning of the joint with a NeYo/Chris Brown sounding song (It's U), but then settles in to vintage Jon B. material. His last cd in 2004, 'Stronger Everyday', was very very slept on. This is Robin Thicke with more soul. I shouldn't say that cause really he was bangin' before Robin Thicke. So if u want a real r&b cd that can pretty much play all the way through, this is it. Glad to see Jon B. back. Peep the 80's cd cover.

I Can No Longer Front On T-Pain's Skills

2008-10-06T23:37:00.009-05:00

Okay, I can no longer front on T-Pain's skills. After hearing his latest single, "Chopped & Screwed", I give up on saying dude is wack. He may not be able to sing without the lil vocorder effect but dude makes good songs, PERIOD. He makes feel good songs with good melodies and he's creative. He also makes songs that ppl can relate to.

"I'm in Love With a Stripper" - We know kats that have fell in love with strippers. LOL.
"Bartender" - Just go to a club and see how many kats try to holla at the bartenders.
"Buy U a Drank" - Self explanatory.

He also makes other ppls wack songs sound half decent when he is featured and he has everybody from Lil Wayne to Kanye West copying his style with the vocorder. He is basically doing what R. Kelly used to do when he was the man in R&B. I finally relented after hearing this "Chopped & Screwed" joint. This is one of the most creative R&B songs i have ever heard. EVER! If u know what chopped & screwed is, this song is borderline genius and the melody is dope. So, i must admit that I may be buying T-Pain's new cd when it comes out. Sorry...

T-Pain - Chopped & Screwed

Underrated Producer Series: Jay Dee aka J. Dilla [R.I.P.]

2008-09-28T17:10:00.031-05:00

Jay Dee aka J. Dilla is one of my favorite producers of all time. Matter of fact, he's a lot of producer's favorite producer. Dilla was a real talented and soulful kat with a musical ear like no other. He died in 2006 and was seemingly more popular after he died. When I first heard Slum Village's "Climax", I was hooked. I went on a research mission to find everything Jay Dee ever produced. If u like neo soul music or anything similar this is the man that helped usher in that sound, in my opinion. Nobody was using claps in R&B like he was except maybe Roger & Zapp. Just take a listen to early Slum Village, Pharcyde, and the music from the production team The Ummah. For example, Janet Jackson's "Got Til' It's Gone" sounded like nothing else when it dropped in 1997. That's early neo soul. Dilla did the music but was not credited for that song. Soon many artists such as Erykah Badu, Musiq and Jill Scott were following suit. He later produced songs on Erykah's "Mama's Gun" cd.

He produced the majority of Common's "Like Water For Chocolate" cd, which is still my favorite Common cd. U can't even front on "The Light" from that cd. Also, remember how Q-Tip's "Vivrant Thing" used to bang in the clubs when it dropped. That was J. Dilla. He was a very versatile producer. Most producer's that are into Jay Dee's music know how intricate many of his productions were. They may sound simple, but they weren't simple to make. He made sampling an art. Jay Dee changed alot of kats whole approach to beatmaking. It's just ashame he didn't get his just due while he was still alive. Check out Dilla's discography here and 2 of my favorite Jay Dee productions below.

Slum Village - Climax

J Dilla - Won't Do
(Released after his death - That's his brother playing him in the video)
Peep how he sampled and chopped up The Isley Brother's "Footsteps in The Dark"

Underrated Producer Series: Organized Noize

2008-09-19T20:16:00.022-05:00

So I was listening to Goodie Mob's first cd, Soul Food, and thinking how dope the production was on that cd. The production on the cd as well as the production on Outkast's entire first joint, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, was done by the Organized Noize production team. These are 2 classic albums in my opinion. Not to mention the work they did on all the other Outkast and Goodie Mob cds. With that being said, Organized Noize will be the first producers in my Underrated Producer Series.

Organized Noize are maybe the most underrated producers in hip-hop. They were definitely the most underrated of the 90's. Made up of Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown, these kats put Atlanta hip-hop on the map and they did it without sounding like anyone else. They did it with hard beats and lush live instrumentation. They had that dirty south soul thing going on. I'm sure anyone that was listening to hip-hop in 1994-1995 remembers how Outkast came in and changed the game. They had their own lane and their own style. The same goes for Goodie Mob. Organized Noize also produced TLC's biggest hit, Waterfalls.

You can check out the rest of Organized Noize discography here.

Goodie Mob - Cell Therapy
produced by Organized Noize (1995)

TLC - Waterfalls
produced by Organized Noize (1995)

Faith Evans Talks About the Fights, Affairs and 2Pac in Her New Book: Keep the Faith: A Memoir

2008-09-12T11:58:00.017-05:00

Sorry for the delayed posting. I just got done reading Faith Evans' Memoir. The book is a good read. If you're a Faith Evans, Biggie, 90's r&b or Puffy fan..this is an interesting read. Faith seems pretty honest in the book and tells alot about her life and Biggie's life. I was shocked at some of the things she admitted to doing. She gets into her altercations with Lil Kim, her abortions and her relationships with 2Pac, Missy Elliot and Mary J. Blige. Definitely a good read for fans of Faith Evans.

I'm also including an unreleased Faith Evans track before she had a label deal with Badboy. An early 90's joint. Shout out to my man Ike Lee III for the track. He and Kiyamma Griffin produced this joint.

Faith Evans - Pleasures

**Brandy's New Song and Video "Right Here (Departed)"

2008-09-03T23:55:00.008-05:00

Brandy is back. Now Brandy is one of the better vocalist that we have today, but I don't like this song. Rodney Jerkins could've gave her something better than this watered down pop joint. What's with these artists going straight for the pop-tart charts now. I know the reason why, but dang. Just because it works for Ne-yo and Rihanna doesn't mean it will work for u. I thought Brandy was about to come back fresh. She disappointed me with this one. I'll still buy the cd cause i'm a Brandy fan, but it has to be better than this.

Jameisha Trice recording in my basement "The Vision Lab"

2008-08-31T00:36:00.014-05:00

I've been going thru some old video clips that I have. I found one that we recorded a few years of ago of Chicago artist, Jameisha Trice recording a song we did together. Jameisha Trice is a very talented singer and songwriter. "I Say I" is the first song we recorded with Jameisha and it turned out to be a great song. It played on radio stations across the country and was on several mixtapes throughout the US and the UK. Check out the full version of the song as well as the video clip.

Jameisha Trice - "I Say I" produced by Zeyl10 and DJ Dread

Who Did It Better?? - The Jacksons vs. Troop - "All I Do Is Think Of You"

2008-08-25T01:54:00.003-05:00

From time to time I will be comparing songs that more than 1 artist has recorded. For this first one i will be comparing one of the dopest slow joints of all time (in my opinion). Alot people don't know that The Jacksons and a young teenage Michael Jackson originally recorded "All I Do Is Think Of You". It was on their 1975 Moving Violation album, their final album with Motown. Troop smashed the song too on their second album, Attitude, in 1989. Young Michael is very dope on the song. I think Troop added a little bit more to the song but sang it almost identical to the original. I really don't know who's version is better. I like both. You be the judge.

The Jacksons - All I Do Is Think Of You (1975)

Troop - All I Do Is Think Of You (1989)

*Jazmine Sullivan Has Next!

2008-08-20T15:51:00.004-05:00

A friend of mine sent me an advance from this artist named Jazmine Sullivan awhile back. I don't know if it's her new cd coming out or just some old songs that she's done. Regardless, ole girl has skills. Her songs are very soulful. She's not cookie cutter like some of these other female artists that all sound alike. Come to find out she's been in the industry for awhile and she's only 21 now. Her new single, Need U Bad, is pretty fresh. It had to grow on me though. Now, if only she could take Missy off the beginning of it...

**New Video - Musiq Soulchild "Radio"

2008-08-14T00:43:00.004-05:00

Here's Musiq Soulchild's new video "Radio" from his new album, On My Radio, coming out in November. Personally I don't like this joint. When i first heard it, I thought it was a joke. On BET's Access Granted, Musiq explained that he listens to all types of music and u shouldn't put artists in a box. Do u think this song will scare Musiq's core fan base off? It's definitely not what his fans are used to. Peep the video.

Props to Concreteloop

New Joe - "Why Just Be Friends"

2008-08-13T20:27:00.008-05:00

Joe now going by his full name, Joe Thomas, has a new album called New Man coming next month. Joe is now an independent artist after 10 years on Jive Records. Read how Joe says R. Kelly tried to sabotage his career while on Jive.
Check out the new video for his new single, "Why Just Be Friends", below. I like this joint. Claudia Jordan is the leading lady in the video.

The DeBarge Family - In Church!

2008-08-13T00:14:00.004-05:00

Here's video of one of my favorite groups singing at Noel Jones' church. I know this was in 2007, but it's good to see they are doing well after all the tragedies in their family (from drug use to untimely deaths). It is especially good to see that they are in church. El DeBarge is definitely a talented kat and as a family they made great music in the 80's.

They'll be performing at the Country Club Hills Theater on Friday, August 29th with the SOS Band. Singing in the video is El DeBarge on the keyboard with James, who was married to Janet Jackson, coming on later.

Video - Debarge Family with Noel Jones

After the video check out one of my favorite DeBarge joints, Stay With Me, and the song that Biggie got the One More Chance sample from. The sample was jacked at the end of the song.

DeBarge - Stay With Me

New Eric Benet Video "You're The Only One"

2008-08-08T20:14:00.004-05:00

Fresh new Eric Benet joint. Shoutout to kats still doing real R&B music. Did y'all know he was from Milwaukee? This video was filmed in his old neighborhood.

source:Soulbounce

It's Official! 3rd Annual All White Affair, August 23rd @ Bistro 17!

2008-08-07T10:37:00.006-05:00

Get ready for the 3rd Annual All White Affair 2008. This year's event will be at Bistro 17 on Saturday, August 23rd. That's right..Bistro 17 let us get the spot again. So come fresh, clean and fly as usual. It was off the chain last year and we got the pictures to prove it.

More details on the way....and SAVE THE DATE!

BBD, Mint Condition, Troop and Ready For The World in Chicago, August 16th

2008-08-05T23:57:00.009-05:00

This is a concert lineup we need to bring to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. BBD, Mint Condition, Troop and Ready for The World will be at the Chicago State Jones Convocation Center on August 16th. If u are over 28, u know that this line-up is the sh*t! Check out Digitalguestlist for more concert info.

The unofficial afterparty will be at Subterranean in Wicker Park later that night. U never know who might show up. More info on the party later this week.

Check out the video that played all day while i worked at Six Flags Great America (GA) the summer of 1991 (remember the parties under the Eagle?).
Bell, Biv, Devoe - Do Me

Lupe video "Paris Tokyo"

2008-08-05T01:40:00.006-05:00

One of my favorite joints off Lupe's latest cd, The Cool. It's also produced by one of my homeboys, Soundtrakk. Soundtrakk is from North Chicago and graduated from North Chicago High School. He also did Superstar and Kick, Push. He's the primary producer on both of Lupe's cds. There are some talented kats in the Waukegan and North Chicago area...
Look out for the remix with Pharrell and Q-Tip.

Review Eykah Badu's "New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War"

2008-08-04T12:16:00.010-05:00

On the way back from my road trip, i had a chance to listen to Erykah Badu's latest cd thoroughly. Hhhmmmm, where do i start with this one. First, don't expect anything close to her first 2-3 albums. Don't even expect anything close to the single "Honey" off this cd. She tricked me and everybody else who thought the cd would sound close to "Honey". There's a reason that this song is a hidden track.

Although I like when artists switch it up and grow, Erykah went straight left field on this one. The cd is very political and edgy. On my skim test I thought the cd was completely wack. After listening to it again.....it's almost completely wack. Except for the final 3 joints, i couldn't get into it. If it wasn't for some of the lyrics in the cd book, I would've been lost. The beats are pretty much straight underground hip-hop beats. To me her vocals aren't even up to par compared to her previous cds. There's a message in these songs, I just didn't take the time to figure out what it was. For me, the music has to grab me first. And it didn't grab me. Toward the end of the cd, the songs are more like the Erykah we are used to. By that time though, the cd is over.

Again, this is just my opinion. Some ppl may love the cd. I'll just have to sit this one out and wait for the next joint she puts out.

New Jack Swing Radio

2008-08-03T00:59:00.008-05:00

One of my favorite websites on the internet now hosts a 24 hour internet radio station called New Jack Radio. The station will be playing songs between 1985-2000 with the main focus on new jack swing joints.

If u don't know what new jack swing is, think Guy, Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Bobby Brown, Al B. Sure, SWV. Troop, etc. All the good music of the late 80's and early 90's. Also check out the website NJS4E. You'll find some interesting information if your really into the music of that time period.

Its the world's first new jack swing formated station and it runs 24 hours a day. So when your at work or at the crib, check it out...

New Single from Jon B. - "So Sexy"....Dope!

2008-08-01T19:39:00.005-05:00

A new single from one of my favorite artists, Jon B. Very dope! From his upcoming album "Helpless Romantic". If u slept on his last album, "Stronger", check that out too.

Review of Lalah Hathaway's cd "Self Portrait"

2008-08-01T18:05:00.010-05:00

Usually when i go on a road trip i like to pick 1 or 2 cds that i haven't listened to and listen to the entire cd all the way through. One of the cds i picked this time was Lalah Hathaway's latest cd, "Self Portrait". I had already skimmed and listened to certain tracks on the cd, but since i lost my ipod (damn it!), I didn't have a chance to listen to the whole joint.

This cd is by far the best R&B cd that i've heard this year. By far!!!! And i listen to alot of music. If u like straight R&B with no gimmicks, this is that joint. I can't even say what my favorite joint on the cd is cause there are so many. Lalah's vocals on top of the smooth hypnotic tracks are a great mix. I haven't found a cd that I could play all the way through in a long time. I think i may have skipped one song. The vibe is straight (neo) soul music with a touch of jazz. She got the type of joints you'll hear in somebody's car and say "WHO IS THIS!?!?!" Think Jill Scott without the poetic undertones and format. Think Anita Baker 2008. Think female Luther Vandross before he went to the "pop" tart charts. Lalah should pick up alot of new fans with this cd.

Lalah Hathaway was already on my top 5 favorite female singers list. Her voice is flawless like her father Donny Hathaway's was. She moved up the list a couple notches after listening to this. So if your looking for some good music, check out Lalah Hathaway's "Self Portrait". U don't have to believe me.....check it out for yourself....

On the way back home i will be reviewing Erykah Badu's latest cd, "New Amerykah"

My First Blog!

2008-07-31T09:30:00.005-05:00

I never created a blog because i never knew what to write about. After a lot of the thought and pressure from others, I finally decided to create one. Will anyone read it? I don't know.

This blog will basically be about MUSIC...period....other ppl's music i like and my music. I don't know how often i'll post but i'll try to do it frequently.

I just returned from Atlanta last week and took some video footage of the trip, so I will be posting that soon. I got some good stuff so be on the lookout for that.