Category Archives: music
Easy Yves is out here shining, and being that weather is already warm is hot in H-Town, he’s bringing the heat to everyone else. So I suggest you all catch up. Be clear, you better catch up because his Nice Guy front man is out here coming for his. Press play and try to keep up. “Clock Work” is on the way. Enjoy.
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New Orleans native August Alsina is back again, but this time he’s brought DJ Drama along with him. “The Product 2″ is nothing short of dope, and could possibly be labeled as an album. With Production from his go to producer Knucklehead (I Luv This Shit Ft. Trinidad James), these two come up with some great records and sounds that you wouldn’t think to hear a singer crooning over. But Let me tell you, the tales that August tell are everyday living of someone who’s come up in the hood. Whether you made it out or you’re still there, you can identify with the lyrics. The project features The Dream, Roscoe Dash, & Curren$y on the artist side, and production from Knucklehead, Jazze Pha, Spinz, and SK. Don’t hesitate to stream or download this. Enjoy.
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Download: August Alsina – The Product 2
Check out Motown’s & Raising The Bar Music Group artist Kevin Ross as he performs a beautiful, heartwarming rendition of Donny Hathaway’s “A Song For You”. This song needs no introduction, but I can tell you that Kevin made this song his. Be on the lookout for Kevin’s forthcoming project title “THE PRELUDE”. Many props to @TroyTaylorTTU and @EzekielLewis. Enjoy.
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Once again, August Alsina and trailblazing producer Knucklehead AKA @KnuckTaylor delivers a banger. This time Kidd Kidd of G-Unit lends some bars to his fellow New Orleans native. The track is titled “Downtown”, but it isn’t a party type record if that’s what you were thinking. August and Kidd Kidd paint a picture for you that’s so clear for you to see as they’re delivering the lyrics. Knucklehead delivers, with co-production going to Carlos Cahee. crazy. I can see this being played in cars everywhere down south. This record will live on Augusts Alsina’s “The Product 2/Gangsta Grillz” hosted by DJ Drama coming May 6th. Press play and let me know what you think.
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Kirko Bangz delivers a true TRILL track titled “Long Time” which is a remake of UGK’s “Diamonds & Wood”. On the track Kirko reflects on the things he misses coming up, family issues, and things he’s going through. This track was produced by Knucklehead AKA @KnuckTaylor who’s a Texarkana, TX native who recently produced Def Jam’s artist August Alsina “I Luv This Shit” Ft. Trinidad James. “Long Time” lives on XXL Freshman 2013 Gangsta Grillz Mixtape with DJ Drama. Press play and turn your speakers up.
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I was talking about this record via twitter. Do I need to tell you that Robin shows out, and sets himself apart for the rest of the R&B singers ? Or should I say that Kendrick & 2 Chainz bodied their verses ? NOPE! You know the story. Press play and it enjoy it. S/o to the homie @ItsTracyG from “Sway In The Morning” show. Press play and enjoy.
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Prepare yourselves for a great visual to be released very soon. Janelle looks stunning in her video performance of Q.U.E.E.N. I can tell you this, when it premieres tonight on BET’s 106 & Park, BE THERE! You don’t want to miss this video and be the person scrambling, looking for a link because EVERYONE on twitter and every other social media site is raving about it. Expect an album from Janelle in the very near future. Thank me later. You’re welcome.
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J. Cole let everyone know late last night he had a gift for them, and one that would hold them over until the release of “Born Sinner” drops on 6/25/13. This 6 track EP is very thorough, with features from 2 Chainz and Young Jeezy. Majority of the production was handled by Cole and Canei Finch. Check it out and enjoy. The album is on the way.
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Download: J. Cole – Yours Truly 2
As we patiently wait for the Cole’s sophomore release “Born Sinner”, he holds the fans over with another gem titled “Cole Summer”. Rapping over the Lauryn Hill “Nothing Even Matters” sample he tells stories of how he felt like he was in detention when Jay-Z wanted him to work with production team Stargate. You have to listen to this to appreciate this track, so press play. Enjoy.
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J. Cole FINALLY drops the CDQ version of “Maine On Fire” which was only performed at a few shows in the past. The track samples Raphael Saadiq’s “Still Ray“, for those of you who don’t know where, or want to know where it comes from. The trombone, bass, & keys are so easy to listen to and put you in a good zone. Yet, Cole Doesn’t disappoint at all, not one step, bar, or inflection in his voice. He’s hungry and he’s displaying that with every track that has been released so far. Enjoy the record, and prepare for the release of “Born Sinner” on June 25th.
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