R. Kelly – Feelin’ Single
The template for R. Kelly’s upcoming Write Me Back album might border on the strange. Then again, we’re talking Robert Kellz here, noted sampler of any era R&B and soul (see the groovable “Feelin’ Single” erm single which lifts “Lovely Day” from Bill Withers) and with a disco style record already in the stash for [...]
Birdman – Born Stunna (f. Rick Ross)
As head of hip-hop’s most consistent label (it’s a fact), Birdman knows how to win. Yet, when you’ve got Rick Ross standing atop a molasses chunk of bravado that’s literally right up his alley, you utilize him for more than a chorus don’t you? Three Birdman verses follow on “Born Stunna” where Rozay’s gruff croak [...]
Ab-Soul – Black Lip Bastard [Remix] (f. Black Hippy)
A day before his Control System LP hits iTunes, Ab-Soul grabs the rest of Black Hippy to touch up “Black Lip Bastard” even further.
Ab-Soul – ILLuminate (f. Kendrick Lamar)
Quiet and pensive, Ab-Soul has let off a blistering duo of singles in the lead up to his upcoming Control System release – all of which have been erratic, politically charged tracks that have brightened the TDE member’s star even further. Kendrick Lamar, TDE’s most sought after member by default these days joins Soul for [...]
2 Chainz – No Lie (f. Drake)
He promised our ears would change after today and thanks to Mike Will, 2 Chainz unleashes his brand new single featuring Drake. Based On A T.R.U. Story coming soon. DOWNLOAD: 2 Chainz – No Lie (f. Drake)
Big K.R.I.T. – I Heard It All
There’s a bit of curiosity behind Big K.R.I.T.’s “I Heard It All”. First, it’s a release that will be tucked away on the retail version of K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, the breakout tape that brought most of us to the dance to begin with. Country guitar strings and a steady supply of drums dance in the [...]
Florence + The Machine – Breath Of Life
Brando said he caught the trailer to this flick with Charlize Theron & Kristen Stewart and came away throughly pleased. It’s easily the darkest reimagining of Snow White we’ve ever come across and given that Florence Welch loves to kick out operatic high notes with ease, expect this to be playing during the end credits [...]
Nas – Daughters (prod. No I.D.)
“We think no one’s good enough for our own daughters…” After the revealing Behind The Music documentary on his trials and tribulations in hip-hop, Nas’ third leak from Life Is Good centers around Jones’ abilities as a father to his seed Destiny who’s grown up in the public eye since her poppa went to hell [...]
Usher – Scream
Following the Diplo-produced “Climax”, Usher still is rolling out singles from his upcoming Looking For Myself more and more as if it were a pop LP and not exclusively tied down to R&B. Which is perfectly fine given how “Climax” has burned up the charts. The LP drops in June 12th with production from Pharrell, [...]
B.o.B – Out Of My Mind (f. Nicki Minaj)
Yet another leak from B.o.B’s upcoming sophomore effort Strange Clouds and this one might be quite massive. Bobby Ray meets a rapping (and recently welcomed back to Twitter) Nicki Minaj on “Out Of My Mind” on one that might surprise you. Strange Clouds swells over the country on next Tuesday (May 1st).
