Tuesday, November 25, 2008
New Jon B. Album - Helpless Romantic = Real R&B
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.
Monday, October 6, 2008
I Can No Longer Front On T-Pain's Skills
"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
I Can No Longer Front On T-Pain's Skills
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Underrated Producer Series: Jay Dee aka J. Dilla [R.I.P.]
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: Jay Dee aka J. Dilla [R.I.P.]
Friday, September 19, 2008
Underrated Producer Series: Organized Noize
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)
Underrated Producer Series: Organized Noize
Friday, September 12, 2008
Faith Evans Talks About the Fights, Affairs and 2Pac in Her New Book: Keep the Faith: A Memoir
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
Faith Evans Talks About the Fights, Affairs and 2Pac in Her New Book: Keep the Faith: A Memoir
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
**Brandy's New Song and Video "Right Here (Departed)"
**Brandy's New Song and Video "Right Here (Departed)"
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Jameisha Trice recording in my basement "The Vision Lab"
Jameisha Trice - "I Say I" produced by Zeyl10 and DJ Dread
Jameisha Trice recording in my basement "The Vision Lab"
Monday, August 25, 2008
Who Did It Better?? - The Jacksons vs. Troop - "All I Do Is Think Of You"
The Jacksons - All I Do Is Think Of You (1975)
Troop - All I Do Is Think Of You (1989)
Who Did It Better?? - The Jacksons vs. Troop - "All I Do Is Think Of You"
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
*Jazmine Sullivan Has Next!
*Jazmine Sullivan Has Next!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
**New Video - Musiq Soulchild "Radio"
Props to Concreteloop
**New Video - Musiq Soulchild "Radio"
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
*New* Joe - "Why Just Be Friends"
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.
*New* Joe - "Why Just Be Friends"
The DeBarge Family - In Church!
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
The DeBarge Family - In Church!
Friday, August 8, 2008
New Eric Benet Video "You're The Only One"
source:Soulbounce
New Eric Benet Video "You're The Only One"
Thursday, August 7, 2008
It's Official! 3rd Annual All White Affair, August 23rd @ Bistro 17!
More details on the way....and SAVE THE DATE!
It's Official! 3rd Annual All White Affair, August 23rd @ Bistro 17!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
BBD, Mint Condition, Troop and Ready For The World in Chicago, August 16th
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
BBD, Mint Condition, Troop and Ready For The World in Chicago, August 16th
Lupe video "Paris Tokyo"
Look out for the remix with Pharrell and Q-Tip.
Lupe video "Paris Tokyo"
Monday, August 4, 2008
Review Eykah Badu's "New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War"
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.
Review Eykah Badu's "New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War"
Sunday, August 3, 2008
New Jack Swing Radio
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 Jack Swing Radio
Friday, August 1, 2008
New Single from Jon B. - "So Sexy"....Dope!
New Single from Jon B. - "So Sexy"....Dope!
Review of Lalah Hathaway's cd "Self Portrait"
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"
Review of Lalah Hathaway's cd "Self Portrait"
Thursday, July 31, 2008
My First Blog!
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.
My First Blog!