This is the official music video for Swizz’s “Reethym Of Life“ commercial.
Archive for July, 2011
J. Cole – Any Given Sunday v. 1 (FreEP)
While putting the finishing touches on his debut album, J. Cole decided to let loose his first installment of his “Any Given Sunday” series with a 5-track EP. Cole World: The Sideline Story due out Sept. 27. Tracklist and link down bottom.
1. Like A Star: “Was saving this for the 2nd album. Due to some other shit beyond my control, I’ma let this out now.”
2. Knock On Wood: “One of my fav. freestyles. OG Dreamvillains gotta be reminded, new fans gotta get put on.”
3. Pity: “Brand new J. Cole, Omen, Voli. Produced by Voli @volitheentity”
4. How High: “at one point this was guaranteed to go on The Sideline Story.”
5. Unabomber: “Just heard this today for the first time in a longgg time. Love these raps.”
DOWNLOAD: J. Cole – Any Given Sunday v. 1 (FreEP)
J.Cole – Any Given Sunday EP
“Every Sunday til the album drops I’ll be back with something. Maybe just 1 song, maybe a video, depending on how I’m feeling.”
For the first release, Cole drops an EP with 5 tracks, some of which you may have already heard.
Tracklist and download link below.
1. Like A Star- Was saving this for the 2nd album. Due to some other shit beyond my control, I’ma let this out now.
2. Knock On Wood- One of my fav. freestyles. OG Dreamvillains gotta be reminded, new fans gotta get put on.
3. Pity- Brand new J. Cole, Omen, Voli. Produced by Voli @volitheentity
4. How High- at one point this was guaranteed to go on The Sideline Story.
5. Unabomber- Just heard this today for the first time in a longgg time. Love these raps.
Download: J.Cole – Any Given Sunday EP
Joe – Gone Away f. Pharrell (prod. Neptunes)
Paula Patton
Something new (?) by the R&B crooner, produced by the Neptunes with Pharrell assisting on vocal duties. Definitely reminds me of earlier Neptunes production. Joe’s new LP, The Good, The Bad, The Sexy due for a Sept. 13 release. Spotted at SoulCulture.
DOWNLOAD: Joe – Gone Away f. Pharrell (prod. Neptunes) | Mediafire
Lauryn Hill – Ready or Not Live (Video)
L Boogie took to the stage at LA Rising today to perform Ready or Not (up top) and Doo Wop (down bottom). Everytime I hear anything new about Ms. Hill, I reflect back on that epic scene in Dave Chappelle’s Block Party flick. The closest we’ve gotten to a full fledged Fugees reunion? *cues up Talib’s Ms. Hill Spotted YK2.
Doo-Wop (That Thing)
Video: DJ Skee & Mars Breakdown Hood Morning (No Typo): Candy Coronas Mixtape
In celebration of The Red Album, DJ Skee interviews Mars (1500 or Nothing) and discuss the Game’s upcoming mixtape Hoodmorning (No Typo): Candy Coronas dropping August 1st 1:11 EST.
Meka’s Justice’s Soul Mix Show: Positive Energy Activates Constant Elevation
The classic cut off New Orleans’ legendary funky pianist Allen Toussaint’s highly sought-after Toussaint. Sampled by the likes of Biz Markie, Black Sheep and Gravediggaz.
Ace Hood – Deep Cover Freestyle (Video)
One of Ace Hood’s latest freestyles gets the visual treatment.
PREVIOUS: Ace Hood – Body Bag v.1 (Mixtape)
Frank Ocean featuring Kyle Christopher – Let Me
After serving the internet with his reference track for Roc Nation singer Bridget Kelly‘s new single “Thinking About Forever,” Frank Ocean offers another tune for your listening pleasure. This time around, the Def Jam-signee teams up with Kyle Christopher for “Let Me” – no word on whether the track is finished or not, new sounds by Mr. Ocean are always welcome. Stay tuned and listen below!
Source: R&B Exclusive
Drake Drops “Headlines,” First Official Single From Take Care
By Rob Markman
Drizzy sure knows how to make headlines, pun intended. It’s no coincidence that Drake dropped the official first single from his sophomore album Take Care on Sunday morning, just hours before he will take the stage at his OVO Music Festival in his hometown of Toronto, Canada.
On “Headlines” Drizzy Drake goes in over a Boi-1da and Noah “40” Shebib-produced track. The opening synth lines build steadily for eight bars before the Young Money soldiers starts off spitting “I might be too strung out on compliments, overdosed on confidence/ Started not to give a f—, and stopped fearing the consequence.”
The latter may be true, amid criticisms that he was singing way too much, Drake dropped Take Care teasers like “Marvin’s Room” and “Trust Issues.” Some detractors grumbled, but the rapper confidently marched on. The previously mentioned songs were filled with self-doubt, not about his ability as an artist, but rather found Drake contemplating his life and various loves. On “Headlines” however Young Angel is self-assured. “Soap opera rappers, all these n—-s sound like ‘All My Children’/ And that’s who you thinkin’ is ’bout to come and make a killin’?/ I guess it really is just me, myself and all my millions.”
The raps are arrogant,hard in some places and sprinkled with harmonies in others. The hook is simple and seamlessly laid in between the verses. Unless you’re really paying attention it’s difficult to pinpoint where one ends and the other begins. “They know, they know, they know,” Drake breathes over and over again before rapping “That the real is on the rise/ F— dem other guys.”
When he leaked “Dreams Money Can Buy” back in May, Drake described the track as a “piece of my story,” once Take Care finally drops on October 24, it will be interesting to see where exactly “Headlines” fits i>n that story.
What do you think of Drake’s “Headlines”? Tell us in the comments!
