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I haven’t stopped listening to and talking about this track, since it dropped! I was really looking forward to seeing the visuals also. CurT@!n$ didn’t dissapoint, this song is crazy and it’s video fits perfectly.
The Great Adventures of Dope Boy C: Dope For President drops June 23rd!
Peace, Love & CurT@!n$
Speeakz
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The homie Tunji shot over Inverse’s “Keys to the City” video earlier today, I’m only just reaching my yard, so haven’t had a minute before now to post it up. Anyways, this is what he had to say about the aforementioned clip…
My group Inverse released our project “So True EP” yesterday on iTunes, Amazon and other digital outlets with the help of our good friends at QN5 Music. To promote the EP release, here’s a brand new episode of Keys To The City, in which we take you on a tour of some of our favorite LA food spots, speak on the inspiration behind our music and what it’s like to represent hip hop from California.
Make sure you cop that So True EP via iTunes now. Support good music.
Peace, Love & Inverse
Speeakz
Kelly Rowland appeared on This Morning yesterday (lol) for an interview and performance. I cannot stress how much I hate her new single with that DJ dude “When Love Takes Over”, but I really like Kelly and enjoy her interviews. Therefore, I post her stuff. Check the interview now and after the jump, if ya feel like it – check her performing the new single after the jump…
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As I said, I really like her – she seems like a really lovely lady. But yes, she needs, needs, needs to get back to R&B/Pop. Her voice is too dope (and soulful) to be seeing this European dance crap.
Peace, Love & Kelly Rowland
Speeakz
Mariah Carey dropped her new track on radio (how very old school) earlier. Only just heard it, so check it out (CDQ)…
Mariah Carey – “Obsessed”
Vocoder aside, it’s…Well, it’s lackluster I’m afraid. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not terrible, not by a long shot and to be real it’s a BILLION times better than that stupid “Touch My Body”, but the fact is: this sounds like any next tune. It doesn’t sound like a song that is recorded by one of the most successful females in music history. Or, by someone who has ‘one of the great voices of all time’. Nor is it a song that a grown woman should really be dropping? LOL. But I say again, I don’t hate, hate it. I was just expecting a lot more.
…And I can only assume she’s speaking about Eminem right? I mean, who’s really obsessed here? Lol.
Update: Mariah Carey Feat Gucci Mane – “Obsessed” [Remix]
Oh and MC’s new album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel drops August 25th. Let’s hope it’s better than the lead single.
What’s YOUR opinion? Please do share!
Update 2: Listened a few more times and I’ll be damned, it’s already growing on me…A lot! Haha!
Peace, Love & Mariah Carey
Speeakz
Yup. You heard me. Jay-Z & Colplay > Wembley Arena > 18th & 19th September 2009.
Now, you’re either gonna be super excited about this, or like me, not. I mean, Jay-Z of course, I’d be excited, but Coldplay? Man. Why they gotta do that for? I know I’m about to insult a bunch of people, but I really, really cannot stand Chris Martin or his band! They’re just so…Boring!
But as I type/moan, I know that this is Hova and so, Speeakz will most likely have to be there regardless lol!
Peace, Love, Jay-Z & Coldplay
Speeakz
Mariah is back ya’ll! Check the cover for her new single “Obsessed” off her up-coming album Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel. The single will hit radio today, so I anticipate a leak shortly thereafter. We’ll keep you updated of course. As for the cover, I gotta say – I kinda like it! It’s almost a Mariah throwback? Interesting.
What YOU sayin?
Update: Mariah Carey – “Obsessed”
Peace, Love & Mariah Carey
Speeakz
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Bey’s new video just premiered, ain’t got a second to watch it I tell you, I never liked this song, until I saw her perform it live at her concert. She took my breath away, truly. This video, while extremely understated is beautiful. Ms Knowles looks amazing.
…Lemme know what YOU think of it.
Update: After the jump, check Beyonce’s “Ego” video, this time with KanYe West featured…
Peace, Love & Beyonce
Speeakz
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“Real Appeal” is the third single from Buff1′s critically acclaimed sophomore solo album There’s Only One. Feeling more confortable as a solo artist, Buff1′s increased confidence is readily apparent as he playfully boasts about his knowledge of what women really want. Buff1′s mature lyricism is complimented by a chorus featuring ultra smooth vocalist AB, and production by A-Side Worldwide’s superproducer in the making, 14KT.
In his directorial debut, Jackson Perry, A-Side’s President (and member of Now On) delivers a high quality video that far outshines today’s standard straight-to-YouTube offerings. The classic black & white visual perfectly captures the song’s essence, managing to simultaneously be soulful, intelligent and tastefully seductive. This video for Real Appeal serves as a feather in Buff1′s fitted, proving that There’s still Only One.”
Can’t say enough about this guy. Buff1, easily one of my favourite up-and-comers in recent years. Please, get to know this young man if you haven’t already! There’s Only One still gets bumped on a regular. Incredible.
Peace, Love & Buff1
Speeakz
Here goes the first leak off Lupe’s upcoming We Are Lasers album featuring his musical BFF Mathew Santos…
Lupe Fiasco Feat Mathew Santos – “Shining Down”
Hmm…It’s an interesting one this one, because I really like it, but my only problem with it is: I don’t hear anything new? And what I mean by that is that this track could have easily been on Lupe’s last album. You know? But as I said, I do like it – I think the tune is pretty hot, I just hope he brings something new(er) to the table after this. But yea, I’ve always been a big fan of Lupe’s so I’m definitely looking forward to the new (and final??) album.
Peace, Love & Lupe Fiasco
Speeakz
Shouts to FSD
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I get sent so many Hip Hop mixtapes on a daily basis, I’m always pleasantly surprised when I receive a soul/R&B one. They’re extremely rare, and good ones – they’re even rarer*. But this is Raheem DeVaughn we’re talking about now. We all know what he’s about and for those who don’t, shame be on your head. He’s incredibly dope and extremely talented. His voice is crazy. Anyways, Art of Noise is a 19 track, free mixtape which he’s putting out in preparation of his new album The Love & War Masterpeace. I’m about to press play myself, so I download it and let’s enjoy this together.
Peace, Love & Raheem DeVaughn
Speeakz
*All you soul artists, put together a dope mixtape and send over! I’m being starved!
Some very, very exciting news…
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Yea maaaayne! My wifey Melanie Fiona and Questlove putting out a mixtape? Now that’s something to jump about yo! All the songs played live too? Wow. Cannot wait!
Peace, Love, Questlove & Melanie Fiona
Speeakz
Shouts to soulbounce
I love checking my inbox…
Blaq Poet Feat MC Eiht & Young Malay – “Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed”
By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard the original song; maybe you even heard the radio rip of this very remix. Well now Blaq Poet and the good folks over at Year Round Records are proud to bring you the official, high quality version of the “Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed” Queensbridge To California Remix. Joining the Queensbridge emcee for the remix are Los Angeles, California natives MC Eiht and Young Malay. Featuring the same classic, hardcore beat courtesy of DJ Premier, MC Eiht, Young Malay, and Poet rhyme brand new verses, giving a fresh, bi-coastal look to an already great song.
Peace, Love & Blaq Poet
Speeakz
Shouts to Audible Treats
I’m a sucker for Mary J Blige ballads! Straight up. Here goes a brand new joint (featuring Chris Brown on background vocals)…
…If this was any other singer, I would probably hate it, but it’s Mary. I kinda like it! Haha! Unfortunately that fool Chris Brown is on there too, but he don’t get in the way too much. But as for the song, yes, I’m feeling it.
In some other Blige news, it was confirmed this week that the lead single off her new album is in fact “The One” which features Drake and…The Auto-Tune. I don’t hate the track, but I don’t get why she needed to use that blasted ‘instrument’. I ain’t mad though, the tune kinda bumps and is definitely growing on me more with each new listen.
Peace, Love & Mary J Blige
Speeakz
Here goes the second leak off Sa-Ra’s up-coming project Nuclear Evolution: The Age of Love…
I’m pretty much pre-programmed to love everything these guys drop. I knew before pressing play that I’d dig this track and guess what? I do! I think my obsession with their music has something to do with my obsession with Prince. Hmmm. Lol! They’re just too dope man and yea, I get they aren’t necessarily to everyone’s taste, but man – I just can’t see why anyone wouldn’t love them or their music. The new album drops June 23rd.
…The summer is coming*
Previous: Sa-Ra – “Bitch Baby”
Peace, Love & Sa-Ra
Speeakz
*I say that while listening to thunder, waiting for the rain to drown London again. KMT.
