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Peace, Love & Keyshia Cole

Speeakz

Kid Sister is dope man. Check this free download…

Kid Sister – “Get Fresh”

Yup, I’m feelin’ this. Looking forward to her official launch.

Peace, Love & Kid Sister

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I was fortunate enough to have been sent an advanced [and watermarked] copy of the new Grace Jones album and man, was I happy to receive it. I was really taken back when I heard and saw “Corporate Hannibal”, the album’s first single. Its callous beats, synthesized sounds and grimy bass line, combined with it’s dark and eerie video hit me like a ton of bricks.

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Her first album in 19 years, Grace Jones goes all out electro-dub on yo’ ass with “Hurricane”. The album’s opening number ”This Is” introduces the record perfectly and with lyrics like “This is my voice, my weapon of choice”, how could it not? Switching between her distinctive English and her native Jamaican accent, the song is dramatic and gripping.

The 9 cut LP goes from strength from strength. Songs like “Williams’ Blood” & “I’m Crying (Mother’s Tears)” allow a rare and personal insight into the extremely mysterious and often weird life of this enigmatic icon.

“Well Well Well” & “Love You to Life” takes the album into a different direction all together. Grimy, deep and brutal beats are replaced with reggae/ska fused instrumentation. It’s a seemingly random change, but it works.

Following this, Grace explains “I’ll be a hurricane, ripping out trees” on the album’s title track – delivering one of the dirtiest bass lines I’ve heard in a very long time! Violins, piano chords, keyboards, strange/odd sound effects and Grace Jones’ characteristic voice literally, “hits you like a hurricane”.

“Sunset Sunrise” and “Devil In My Life” both end this triumphant album brilliantly. The latter being one of my favourite tracks on the album. “Speak of the devil and he will appear” Jones delivers another contemporary, dub-infused track that leaves nothing to be desired.

“Hurricane” is complex and spontaneous. It’s dark, deep, eccentric and dramatic. It’s so Grace Jones. Beautifully produced, each track, with it’s many layers, demands your time, concentration and evaluation. With every fresh listen, something new is discovered. I’m in awe of this album. Jones’, at 60, has produced an album Bjork, Massive Attack and Co. [or anyone for that matter] would be extremely proud of.

She’s dope. I implore you to check this album out. Released: November 3rd. 

Peace, Love & Grace Jones

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Album cover and tracklisting after the jump!

Watch Charles Hamilton do his thing in LA at the Levi’s/FADER Fort…

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In other related news, after the jump check the cool art by Mr. Brainwash that decorated the Levi’s FADER Fort GO!

…Do you know about Ladyhawke? It’s ok if you don’t, she hasn’t really had much exposure, which is a shame – I think? Anyways, this track was played NON-STOP when I first heard it in my old office and boi, it’s still fresh as hell to me…

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I think she’s dope. This tune rocks. Keep your eyes and ears out for this lady.

Peace, Love & Ladyhawke

Speeakz

Shouts to E-Rolzie. Reminds me of them daaaayz.

Theophilus just sent this over. Looks like it was a dope show!

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That’s what I’m talking about! Mad crazy vibes in that place!

Peace, Love & Theophilus London

Speeakz

A new Ryan Leslie track is always a good thing in my book…

Ryan Leslie – “How It Was Supposed To Be”

I really am excited about Leslie’s album. Everything he’s dropped has been pretty fly in my opinion and this is no exception. Track is cool man!

Peace, Love & Ryan Leslie

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Wow. This takes me back to my ‘A&R days’ – I was kinda involved in this project waaay back when this young lady had a different name (lol!). It’s taken a minute, but it seems VV Brown is now on track! Signed to Island Records…Will she be the next big thing?

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Firstly, I think the video is dope. Secondly, I did kinda like this song but I gotta say, she does have some pretty amazing material (whether it will be released/appear on her album, I don’t know). So I say, if you ain’t feelin this track, be patient and see what she serves up. I think they [the label] need to ease up on the marketing though!

Hmmm, I’m very anxious to hear YOUR thoughs on VV Brown.

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Peace, Love & VV Brown

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If you’re familar with this dude, this download will a no brainer. If you don’t, download anyways and find out…

B.o.B – “Left Field Lovely”

Feeeeeelin’ it. I hear your comparisons coming lol!

Peace, Love & B.o.B

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After the jump, check B.o.B performing “Lovlier Than You” GO!

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Cool interview. Shouts to OKP

Peace, Love & Common

Speeakz

P.s Sorry for lack of postage today!

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Peace, Love & T-Pain

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Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx is returning to music. This is a good thing, did you hear “Unpredictable”? Check his brand, spanking new joint featuring T.I

Jamie Foxx Feat T.I – “Just Like Me”

I haven’t had a chance to listen to this yet, but I got high hopes. Jamie Foxx has a serious voice and most certainly did his thing on Ne-Yo’s “Miss Independent” remix.

Lemme know what YOU think…!

Peace, Love & Jamie Foxx

Speeakz

I didn’t catch this, but a PinBoard crew member [shouts out to Hector - big in the game] informed me that the iconic Grace Jones performed on Jools Holland last night and of course, I had to check it out. And daaamn, am I glad I did. She performed her classic “Slave to the Rhythm” and a new track from her up-coming album “Hurricane” called “Williams Blood”

“Slave to the Rhythm”

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“Williams’ Blood”

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SHE. IS. DOPE! For real though, she’s 60?!

Speeakz has been Lucky enough to have been send an [very, very] advance copy of Ms Jones’ new album and let me just say: it’s ridiculously dope! I will post a review on it soon, but for now – just know – “Hurricane”is craaazy!

Peace, Love & Grace Jones

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Usher continues to get political.

Lemme know your thoughts!

Peace, Love & Usher

Speeakz

01. Call Up the Homies (Co-starring The Game & Willy NorthPole) (Produced By Clinton Sparks)
02. Do the Right Thing (Co-starring Common & Spike Lee) (Produced By 9th Wonder)
03. Everybody Hates Chris (Co-starring Chris Rock) (Produced By Don Cannon)
04. I Do It for Hip-Hop (Co-starring Nas & Jay-Z) (Produced By ???)
05. Last of a Dying Breed (Co-starring Lil Wayne) (Produced By Kids With Machine Gunz)
06. Let’s Stay Together (Produced By DJ Paul & Juicy J)
07. MVP (Produced By DJ Premier)
08. One More Drink (Co-starring T-Pain) (Produced By Trackmasters)
09. Southern Gangsters (Co-starring Playaz Circle & Rick Ross) (Produced By ???)
10. Undisputed (Co-starring Floyd Mayweather Jr.) (Produced By Don Cannon)
11. What Them Girls Like (Co-starring Chris Brown & Sean Garrett) (Produced By Darkchild)
12. Wish You Would (Co-starring T.I.) (Produced By DJ Toomp)
13. Nasty Girl (Co-starring Plies & Swizz Beatz) (Produced By Swizz Beatz)

Track 4 is under speculation – is it or is it not produced by DJ Premier?

Can’t wait to get my mitts on this LP!

Via Nahright

Peace, Love & Luda

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