After quite a few sneak previews of the video, we finally get the clip for NYC’s new anthem. Great video, there’s an underlying message of progression in the song that’s reflected just as well in the video. If you didn’t get it, watch again. This song is enough to make ANYONE feel proud, even if you’re not from NYC. Take a look, enjoy…
Archive for October, 2009
Music Video: Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind
On October - 30 - 2009
Wale ft. Melanie Fiona and J. Cole – Beautiful Bliss
On October - 30 - 2009
One of the better leaked cuts from the forthcoming Attention Deficit album. Wale’s and J. Cole both show the reasons why they’re two of the hottest upcoming MC’s on this track right here. Though a bit restrained, Melanie Fiona holds her own on the hook, but she’s a newcomer that’s definitely gettin’ her shine as well. Attention Deficit hits stores on November 10th.
Audio: Beautiful Bliss
NEW VIDEO: Britney Spears – 3
On October - 30 - 2009
The video for Britney’s newest single is finally out. Check her out in 3, the lead single from her compilation album entitled The Singles Collection. Though the song makes innuendos about sexual escapades involving a third party, the video is a little lighter on the references and takes Britney back to her heavy dance style. Still, I think this video is just okay, in fact it’s a bit of a letdown. She’s been pushing the envelope a lot lately with her antics and music, and here she just stops cold. Oh well…
Video: Ne-yo – Never Knew I Needed
On October - 30 - 2009
After about a hundred leaked tracks, this one actually turned out to be an official Ne-yo song. Never I Knew I Needed is a nice little love song that will appear on the soundtrack for Disney’s new animated movie The Princess and the Frog, which will feature the voices of Anika Noni Rose, Oprah Winfrey, Terrence Howard and more. The movie is in theaters November 25.
Wyclef Jean ft. Eve – Suicide Love
On October - 30 - 2009
Wyclef has been good at making these hood-warrior type love songs, teaming up with folks like Claudette Ortiz, Mary J. Blige, and now Eve. I’m diggin this joint, a very smooth cut off his upcoming mixtape From the Hut, To The Projects, To The Mansion. Check it out…
Ludacris ft. Shawnna – How Low
On October - 30 - 2009
Luda hit the stage at the BET Hip Hop Awards to perform How Low, the latest single from his forthcoming duo album with Shawnna Battle of the Sexes. Once again, Ludacris proves that he’s one of the best rappers in the game, he needs to be in everybody’s top 5.
Audio: Ludacris & Shawnna – How Low
NEW: Alicia Keys – Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart
On October - 29 - 2009
This is a bit of a different sound for Ms. Keys, but I definitely like it. It has less of the unplugged feel, and more of a futuristic, heavy production feel – kinda like an 808. Yeah, that’s because the producer of this track did a lot of work on Kanye’s 808’s N’ Heartbreaks. Ms. Keys new album, The Element of Freedom has been pushed back two weeks to December 15, so make sure you cop that!
DJ Khaled ft. Usher, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and Drake – FED UP
On October - 29 - 2009
Another EPIC joint from DJ Khaled for all the hustlers out there. Beat is hot, hook is on point and this is just the first mega-single from his upcoming fourth LP. Even Usher spits a mean verse at the end of this joint. Sounds like we’ve got a new anthem for the global grinders out there… Khaled’s new album Victory set for release in first quarter 2010.
Audio: DJ Khaled, Usher, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and Drake – Fed Up
BET Hip-Hop Awards Recap: The Ciphers
On October - 28 - 2009
One of the highlights from last night’s BET Hip Hop Awards was the series of rap ciphers that were intermingled into the 2-hour broadcast. This was the truest representation of rap I’ve seen in a while. The hottest of the cipher circles? Joe Budden, KRS-One, Eminem, and Mos Def. Nicki Minaj came kinda hard too!
Nicki Minaj, Crown Royyal, Buckshot, Joe Budden
KRS-One, Wale, Nipsey Hussle, GSAN
Mos Def, Black Thought, Eminem
New Music from MULLAGE: Dope Emcees x Where I’ll Be
On October - 28 - 2009
Two hot new tracks from the fellas that brought you the radio smash Trick’n. Their new pre-album Elevators comin out VERY SOON, and you know I’ll have it on here for ya to download. Also make sure you check back for my interview with the fellas! Til then, check out Dope Emcees, and Where I’ll Be featuring the homie OB – that joint is CRAZY!! Mullage brings a smooth delivery to hip hop with a slight R&B edge. Album on the way….
Audio Download: Mullage ft. OB – Where I’ll Be
Audio Download: Mullage – 2 Dope Emcees
