Janelle Monae (for whom I have crazy love) performed for the students of UCLA last Thursday. XiU was there and interviewed Monae to get her thoughts on where the future will lead us & on how she gets down on stage…
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Peace, Love & Janelle Monae
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Shouts to 2DBZ
“Jumpoff” is an unreleased joint produced by Waajeed which didn’t make Jazmine’s debut album Fearless, but thankfully the good folks over at Fresh Selects just liberated it for our listening pleasure…
Jazmine Sullivan Feat Cultrain – “Jumpoff”
Tres annoying that this track didn’t make the cut, it’s dope! Love, love, love Waajeed’s production style, it’s just so fresh and course, as I’ve stated many times, Jazmine’s vocals are just stuuuuupidly good! Like I said, shame this didn’t make the album but least we gots it now!
Peace, Love & Jazmine Sullivan
Speeakz
Shouts to Zayns
Semtex caught up with Asher Roth after his gig at the Tabernacle a couple weeks back…
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Peace, Love & Asher Roth
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Shouts to Semtex
“It’s Monday…” is a new feature I’m gonna test out.
We all know the first day of the week sucks royally. Whether you need to be at work or Uni or whatever – it’s long. And, I’m sure like me you’ll spend the first 20 minutes on your computer doing something you shouldn’t be. Well, I’m gonna help facilitate that – I’m a man of people! Each Monday I’m gonna post something you can either do/play/watch/read to help brighten up and ease the pain of this bullsh*t day.
SO, for the first edition imma lay out R.Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet” – all 22 parts! LMAO! Now, I understand you won’t be able to watch them all (unless your boss is A) super safe or B) blind, deaf & dumb). But watch what you can and come back for more at lunch! I haven’t watched these in time, but they give me the biggest jokes…
Chapter 1-5
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Hit the jump to watch chapter 6-22 – they’re just…genius! You’ll be pissing yourself in no time (geddit?)
Peace, Love & It’s Monday…
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If I’m being totally honest, I’m still not sure what this group is about/where they came from. I know, I should look into it, but they’ve yet to produce something I really, really like – so til’ then – I’ll just float around on em’…
See? It’s just not that hot. Actually, it’s out right annoying! What the heck is this?
Peace, Love & Electrik Red
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When I first saw the title of this track, my first thought (dunno why) was “oh no, she covered Aaliyah?”, but yea did didn’t lol! A new Brandy joint just leaked…
Eh, I’m not really feeling this track too touch. It’s funny, I was listening to a lot of Brandy this weekend. Not just her older stuff, but her new stuff too. Thought I’d give it another chance and well, while I don’t think her new music stands up to her past stuff, one thing is definitely clear – her voice is ridiculous! Fourth
Peace, Love & Brandy
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Damn, didn’t realise these guys haven’t won that many awards? Strange?
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Peace, Love & N*E*R*D
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Jazmine Sullivan covered the Seal classic “Kiss From a Rose” on French TV…
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I mean, we all know what this lady can do. This was just superb! She’s got an amazing, amazing voice! It did take me a minute to warm fully to her debut album Fearless, but after a few listens – I fell in love with it and still bump it on a regs. Just amazing she is.
Peace, Love & Jazmine Sullivan
Speeakz
Shouts to Andy
New joint from Beenie Man featuring Bussa buss…
Beenie Man Feat Busta Rhymes – “Jiggle”
Boooooi! Tis’ big! Tis’ Big!!!!!! Yea, I predict we’ll be hearing this around…! These two make a good, good team!
Peace, Love & Jiggle
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Eminem’s first ever UK TV interview…
Part 1
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Part 2
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Hit the jump to check Em’ performing “We Made You” on the show…
Peace, Love & Eminem
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I know this song is played out, but I still kinda like it. Moreover, I think Jennifer Hudson is amazing, so here goes…
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She rarely disappoints.
Peace, Love & Jennifer Hudson
Speeakz
Yo, I’m running STUPID late for dinner right now, so don’t have any time to comment on these tracks. Just know that they are both bonus tracks of Em’s new (and dope, despite what many are saying) album Relapse…
Eminem – “Careful What You Wish For”
…Lemme know what you think!
Peace, Love & Eminem
Speeakz
Shouts to Scott
Mr Hudson & KanYe West on the set of “Supernova”…
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Unlike most, I’m not necessarily jumpin’ all over the place for Mr Hudson. Everyone’s proper on it at the moment with this dude. And if I’m being totally honest, I’m not sure why? I mean, I’m not saying he ain’t cool, infact his new tune “Supernova” has really, really grown on me – I think it’s pretty damn dope actually. But it’s just weird to me, coz I always think, would artists like Mr Hudson & say…Chester French be getting this much love from the Hip Hop world if it weren’t for the Kanye & Pharrell backing? Be 100% real here?
…I’m just putting that out there. I mean, produce dope music and I’ll listen, so this ain’t nothing against any of the aforementioned artists. It’s just personally, I find it a lil’ strange is all.
Peace, Love & Mr Hudson
Speeakz
One of the UK’s best emcee’s chats to ITN about the new album, his collabo with Jamelia & gate crashing a few festivals…
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…Bashy’s new album Catch Me If You Can drops July 1st – make sure you cop that!!!
Peace, Love & Bashy
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