Certain songs were meant to be remixed and Lloyd’s new one is just begging for the flip. Centered around some tight-knit kick drums and a whimsical synth flute that could mesmerize a snake charmer, “So Gone” is a down-tempo tale of seduction that works well as a solo effort, but would be bolstered big-time by an MC or two with a double-time flow. We’re thinking Twista or Ludacris Read the rest of this entry »

The ratio of Lloyd’s female to male fanbase is probably equivalent to something mean Canibus said to LL back in the day, but the King of Hearts crooner is looking out for the fellas in his next mini-movie that employs a few ladies with possible “daddy issues.” Just the way most of y’all like ‘em. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s the position Lloyd was in with “Dedication To My Ex,” his collaborative effort with two of game’s magnetic personalities, Lil Wayne and Andre 3000. He had no choice but to shoot a video for the song. Read the rest of this entry »

One more smooth track from Trae before Street King hits the retail shelves. AOL Music’s streaming the album in full today prior to tomorrow’s release. Click here to go listen. Read the rest of this entry »

If my math serves me correctly, this is the third new André 3000 verse to surface in 2011, and second this month. Once the tracklisting for Lloyd’s new album King Of Hearts was released, one of the more anticipated tracks was his second collaboration with Dré. Read the rest of this entry »

“Be The One” was released in the most “unique” way possible. First, the instrumental leaked. Then, a snippet. Now, the full thing. It was like advancing from kiss, to handjob to sex. From the moment play was clicked, a complete mindf*ck occurred. Lloyd began singing who at the time I thought was Trey attempting to be Lloyd. And from there the whole song and its parts just ran together. Read the rest of this entry »

Lady Gaga Fan Dies During Concert, Brought Back To Life [Out & About]

Frank Ocean: Smart And Subtle R&B Songwriting [NPR]

Rag & Bone Leather Briefcase [Definitive Touch]

Lloyd Brings Out Ashanti & Ja Rule [RR] Read the rest of this entry »

Let me know if I’m reaching, but does Jim Jones’ flow on this sound identical to everyone’s flow on the “Hustle Hard (Remix)”? It’s neither a beneficial or detrimental factor for Jones, who has never been confused for the next coming of Big L anyway, but an interesting tidbit as the song gets filed away. Read the rest of this entry »

From what has been publicized this year, Young Money’s next “build-a-superstar” project appears to be Lil’ Twist. Given Baby, Slim and Weezy’s prior successes, maybe they know something the masses are currently unfamiliar with. It is Tyga, however, who seems like the logical choice for such backing. Admittedly, his Black Thoughts 2 mixtape was anticipated on my personal radar. Read the rest of this entry »

Twista’s The Perfect Storm may have gave us little reason to take out that severe weather insurance policy, but if his bonus track’s visual with crooner Lloyd is any indication of his current status, everything has been sunny on his side of things this past winter. Read the rest of this entry »

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T-Pain Has A Facebook Tattoo [Stylista KT]

Bruno Mars Cops A Plea Deal In Las Vegas Drug Case [GOT]

Nike Dunk High Fuse QS [Sneaker News]

How To Create Your Own Vintage Music Video [Hypebot] Read the rest of this entry »

Lloyd’s best song that ever happened to him gets a revamp with amped up drums and fresh lyrics from Bobby Ray. Read the rest of this entry »

A month ago, Miss Info and I had a brief exchange regarding Lloyd’s “Lay It Down” and how the track had a youthful sound that reminded me of how music is meant to excite and create energy. My understanding came from being at local high school basketball game and watching a pack of seven, little raggamuffins pseudo-crooning their hearts out in the bleachers as the tune played during halftime. Read the rest of this entry »

The past 12 months have been nothing short of a personal roller coaster for Mr. Folarin. He received his final grade for the 2009 freshman campaign. He took a break and then turned around to release a well received mixtape while riding shotgun on one of the year’s most memorable singles. But of course, what would life be without its fair share of controversy? Read the rest of this entry »

Watching Miley Cyrus transition from wholesome Disney star to teen sexpot has been a tad awkward but slightly understandable. She’s growing & fully embracing the rebellious teen stage, thus age appropriate. Watching grown ass Keri Hilson do it is…arousing yet awkward in a different kind of way Read the rest of this entry »