Lil’ something for my single folks out there. Produced by Gummy Soul of Fela Soul fame, “On My Mind” showcases newcomer Kurtis Stanley kickin game to the local bar bunny. Nothing too over the top, just a real honest and chill record about a guy trying to get to know a lady better. Something I can relate to. The best game is no games. Chuuuuch.
Miguel is an artiste in every sense of the word. This video is an interpretation of the album art for his upcoming release, Art Dealer Chic Vol. 1, which he painted himself. Just another talent for the ladies to adorn.
Art Dealer Chic Vol. 1 :: In Stores 2.27.12 :: artdealerchic.com
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Iron Solomon’s evolution from battle MC to legit artist continues. Debut album Monster coming soon…
Was hanging out with a friend of mine this weekend and she put me on to quite a few new gems. The best of which was this song Liquid Love by Chris Turner – an original interpolation inspired by a Roy Ayers’ classic record of the same name. Check out a few more impressive vids of Mr. Turner after the jump. Brotha’s got a special voice.
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Was talking about production software over the weekend with my boy Ak-Boogie – producer/engineer/film-maker extraordinaire – and found this naaaaaasty beat made on the Beatmaker 2 iPhone app that I featured not too long ago. I have the same app and not a prayer to make a beat this sick. But I’s tryin. In the meantime, been knockin’ this on repeat something serious *yuck face*
New J*Davey goodness. Not much more needs to be said.
I can’t lie, I was extra skeptical when I saw Paul Wall‘s name on the track listing for Jilly’s latest greatest. Needless to say, I couldn’t have been more wrong. He totally bodied this song. This is definitely my favorite record on the album. Kudos to the A&R who pulled this one off.
So I get these email blasts from DJ Bri-G from time to time pushing new records for radio airplay. Some are better than others and he’s pretty good about keepin’ it real when asking for support on a somewhat suspect record – not just asking for a favor but moreso to think outside of the box. That’s something to be appreciated in a game where a lot of good people are forced to compromise their musical integrity to boost that bottom line. Now, usually after pushing the record he adds some hilarious or reflective story about what’s going on in his life. The kid’s pen game is sick. But I got a blast a few months back where he took the time out to really push this particular record, Feel Tall, from an artist named OnCue. I sat on the link for a minute but eventually found the time to give it a listen and was more than pleasantly surprised.
I appreciate artists that are down to Earth and seem comfortable in their own skin. They tend to make the kinda music that I can relate to. Now OnCue, or Cuey as he calls himself, is not your typical rapper. At first glance, he’s just a scrawny white kid from CT with a chip on his shoulder. Not much of a connection there, save the scrawniness. But his music exudes the pain, struggle and triumph reminiscent of any inner city kid whose been through something in his life. From his urgent, yet patient delivery, down to his husky voice the kid’s sound just seems familiar. The video for the song only made me feel the record more. Check it out below. I think this kid has a chance to be something special.
Because I Grind
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Diva Lounge/Singersroom alumni Elle Varner comes through with what should be a hit record. Digging the old school vibe and video treatment. But most importantly, Elle can sing her azz off.
