Slakah might be the most underrated vocalist in R&B, plus he’s nice on production. The beat here was handled by LordQuest though and this is featured on Promise’s new album, Awakening, which you can peep here.
The infectious “Mr. Parker” from Kardi & Nottz’ collaborative album, Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself, gets visuals as well, calling back to your high school days. Very dope to see Kardi link up with Shi Wisdom, who’s one of the dopest up and coming singers around. If you haven’t downloaded the project yet, grab it here!
Quick strike EP from the homey Shad as he celebrates his birthday. 5 tracks, all sampling classic songs from his childhood. Along with Lupe, SK is my favorite writer in the game. Shout to my guys G and T-Lo as well. Download this immediately!
Alternate download here.
I love how Drake’s at the point where he can just release two videos out of the blue with no regard for marketing pushes from his label or anything else to worry about. It’s similar to Kanye releasing “Theraflu” for no reason right after “Mercy,” just cause he felt that the people needed them both. So right after “HYFR” comes this more serious, sullen video from Drizzy and a very un-Rihanna looking Robin Fenty. As far as radio singles go, I’d be hard pressed to think of a record I like more than this one in the past year.
And if you want the inspiration, enjoy the classic from Bobby “Blue” Bland:
We played this record on SNSS last week and I love it. It’s not my favorite “gunshot made into a beat” song (that would be 50’s “Heat“), but Nottz & Kardi turned in a banger. Plus, Kardi spit some real ish.
Kill shot…it’s a kill shot!
I’ve been meaning to post this up for a bit, but as usual, better late than never. Besides is a collection of Shad’s recent guest appearances and remixes, all seamlessly blended by the one and only DJ T-Lo. The best writer in the game, IMO.
Download here.
Seattle: Come to Sol’s Yours Truly release party on Friday, January 20th, at Neumos to see Shad perform live! (and cop Sol’s new album too!)
Today marked the shortest day of the year…or the longest night of the year…depending on how you look at the glass, making it a great time for The Weeknd to release his 3rd official project, Echoes of Silence. I’m a few songs in so far and it’s more of the same from Abel’s tortured, drug infused, orgy filled bachelor life from up north. Just when you needed a little pick me up half way through #cuffingseason, the OVOXO crew comes through in the clutch with Take Care and then EoS.
Now go do what you need to do.
Download here. (and if you missed the first two, here and here)
Hahahah, this video is fresh. Good concept, reminiscent of Conan’s classic “lip-overs,” and a dope track on top of that. Well done fellas!
The Weeknd’s first official is for “The Knowing,” and as you might expect, it’s rather open to interpretation. The song, however, is not.
With the NBA lockout looming larger every day, I’ve already convinced myself that there won’t be a season. This way, if any good news breaks, it will be a pleasant surprise since I’ve already accepted disappointment. In its absence, I have a feeling I’ll be following more NHL this season, especially if our closest Pacific Northwest squad, the Canucks, can replicate their (regular) season success again. I’ll also have more interest if Nike keeps creating dope marketing collaborations like this one, highlighting Montreal’s P.K. Subban over a dope track by Canadian legend Saukrates.