La Flare’s looking to regain the top spot on the block by teaming with DJ Holiday to drop the Trap Back mixtape. With his legal difficulties creating setbacks, the argument can be made that Gucci’s been surpassed by a few others 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 »

Ross and Trigga already have standing contributions to Last Train In Paris, but when you’re playing the ratings game, originality is the first to go out the window. So what we have here is three Negreos in tuxuedos playing house in the Axis Chemical Factory like it’s the end of days. Read the rest of this entry »

“If I die today, it’d be a holiday.”

Luckily, I love Ricky’s “I’m Not A Star” because Wayne basically strong-armed Ross for it and revamped the tune, calling it “If I Die Today.” 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 »

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 »

Image, in the music industry, is everything. You can be the the greatest rhymer or singer in the world, but if your personality resembles that of a stop sign, you’re not doing yourself any favors. It’s not always right, but it is the reality of the situation. Knowing this, it was probably a portion of the reason Lloyd decide to chop his hair off for the old school Malcolm X conk. Trey discarded his braids, and look, his career’s been on the up and up ever since. Read the rest of this entry »

Who doesn’t wanna collaborate with Bun B? Feeling left out, Usher made the call for some street cred and star power for his Versus EP which is an extension of his current album Raymond V. Raymond. Slick talkin’ in a broad’s ear well enough to get a giggle and a Parental Advisory sticker, he tells ‘em everything short of “b#tch get in.” Read the rest of this entry »

Remember reading Old Man And The Sea, right? Remember how the sea was a metaphor for the man’s journey and aging? So, though it seemed like just a book about a man on a boat, it was so much deeper. Clearly Christina Aguilera and Nicki Minaj are channeling Hemingway by making a song with such ripe allegory.

Lean in. Closer. Read the rest of this entry »

Any other Christina Aguilera fans in the house? Anybody? Welp, more for me then. Not only can soul sister #1 sang her azz off, her music always successfully threads the lines of R&B and Alternative without any discrepancies. It’s generally a 60/40 relationship but with a voice like that, Celtic hymns could be mistaken for Southern Bapist getdowns. Her last album featured her utlizing those golden pipes over several beats from DJ Premier and even before that prestigious Hip-Hop co-sign, there was various duets with Missy, Lil Kim and Redman. Read the rest of this entry »

While the OG was nothing to break your neck on the dance floor for, a half dozen familiar names give Ester Dean’s club record its proper certification for radio play. Which poses the question: what is Ester’s purpose on the track? Or Diddy’s for that matter? Polow Da Don’s beat supplies the energy and Weezy, Trey Songz and Chris Brown all bring their respective talents to the forum. Read the rest of this entry »

The papers must signed, sealed & delivered because Usher’s back where he belongs… in the club.  With some help from Ms. Ménage Minaj and Polow on the beat (although Grandma may not approve of the Stevie sample given the content).  Hopefully, this is just Usher getting back in the swing of things. Because while this is club ready, it sounds a bit familiar given his discography & recent track record.  Can’t catch lightning in a bottle twice sir, better go holler at L.A.

Which reminds me to send a quick congratulations to Usher for “Yeah” being pegged song of the decade by America’s Top 40 Countdown.  While the show’s faded towards the background over the years, it’s pretty big accomplishment since it’s based all on radio spins and chart positions.  Not bad for song he initially wasn’t sold on & has an interesting back story.

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Download – Usher Feat. Nicki Minaj – “Lil’ Freak” (Prod. By Polow Da Don)

Bonus — Usher Feat. Nicki Minaj – “Lil’ Freak” (Instrumental)

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If you’re keeping count, this is Juelz’ fourth single off his supposedly upcoming album, Born to Lose, Built to Win. After dropping visuals for his track with Georgia’s own Yelawolf, he’s back with another collab video. This time, he’s partnering with the only guy people want to see in the ring with Pacquiao more than Mayweather. Read the rest of this entry »

Doesn’t it seem like Gucci went from ashy to classy too fast? He’s not only the hottest in the hood but he’s their reigning ambassador. And here he is, in a upscale nightclub with Ursher, whimpering over some skeezer. Read the rest of this entry »

You didn’t really think Gucci was going to slow down simply because he released three mixtapes simultaneously on Saturday did you? Pssh, little downloader please. That was an offering to satisfy his core fanbase. Now, he’s attempting to stoke anticipation for The State vs Radric Davis coming this December by releasing the Polow-produced “Spotlight.” Read the rest of this entry »