Is this song about me??

The Roots ft Christette Michelle and Wale- Rising Up

This is how I feel without my I pod! Most of the music that's in rotation on the radio is so terrible!!! Somebody please put real music in rotation....Seriously.



The Roots feat. Chrisette Michele & Wale - "Rising Up" from Three/21 Films on Vimeo.

SWAGGER LIKE PUFF!!!

He is hilarious...

Watch:

YESSS!!!!

OBAMA 08'!!! I guess we know who Solange is voting for...:-) Check out Urban Outfitters for this shirt and other OBAMA gear... I know I have mine!!!

T.I. ft Justin Timberlake- "Dead and Gone"

I'm sold! I really like the majority of the material I'm hearing from T.I.'s new album. "Dead and Gone" is featuring Justin Timberlake . This duo has successful collaborated before on JT's song "My Love." What I particularly like the most about this song, is that it shows so much growth for T.I. Justin Timberlake's vocals are top notch as usual, which makes for a great song.

Check it out and let me know what you think:

Jennifer Hudson ft Fantasia- "I'm The Only Women"

I'm so excited about "I'm The Only Women" by Jennifer Hudson and featuring Fantasia. It was absolutely a great idea to put them on the same track. Two great strong voices and both American Idol contestants. This reminds me of a more mature version of Brandy and Monica's "The Boy is Mine." Check it out and let me know what you think...

John Legend ft Kanye West- "It's Over"

A new song has leaked from John Legend's new project. "It's Over" featuring Kanye West is yet another "out of the box" type song. (And yes that's yours truly in the picture above, on the far left) :-) I'm hearing that Kanye West and the Neptunes have produced several tracks on John Legends new album. It took a while for me to get into "Green Light" but now it's one of my favorite songs. I'd have to say I like the direction John Legend is going in especially with the producers he chose for the album. How can you go wrong the Kanye and the Neptunes? But I'm still interested in hearing more slow jams from Legend...

Listen to It's over and let me know what you think

Musiq Soulchild Ft. Mary J. Blige- "If you leave"

I was light weight depressed when I heard Musiq Soulchild's song "Radio." I think the reviews on the song were so mixed that he wrote a blog on myspace explaining the reasons he went in the direction that he did with the song. In my opinion "Radio," sounds like a typical song playing on radio stations today. Which was shocking to me because Musiq has never gone down that route. He's stayed true to his Neo-soul style and produced quality material. Today I heard, "If you leave" and all was well in my musical world... It features Mary J. Blige and that's even shocking. I haven't really known Musiq to collaborate much but this was definitely a great choice. The song is awesome. I feel like now we are on the right track.

Listen to Musiq and Mary J.on "If you leave" and let me know somethin' people...

Robin Thicke- "Dreamworld"

"Dreamworld" is the latest song to leak off Robin Thicke's new album "Something Else." I think this song is simply amazing. It just may be one of my favorite songs by Thicke... His style is so great, so different. Every song I've heard from his new album has been top notch material and I'm eager to hear the album. Favorite line of the song "There would be no black or white and the world would treat my wife right, we could walk down in Mississippi and no one would look at us twice." Take a listen to "Dreamworld" and let me know what you think...

"Seventh Heaven"

1985's "The Last Dragon" is one of my top 5 favorite movies of all time. I love a good movie with a great soundtrack! "The Last Dragon" features Taimak (Leroy Green), Vanity (Laura Charles) and the late Julius Carry who played the hilarious character, Sho Nuff. The movie tells the story of "A young man [who] searches for the "master" to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the glow!" -IMD....The Glow, which today would be known as Swag..lol. The movie found a way to combine martial arts, comedy and soul music. Vanity (My 80's idol)!! along with El Debarge lends vocals for the movie's soundtrack. Check out the video below of her performing the song "Seventh Heaven". This has got to be my favorite part of the movie hands down!





What you know about it???

Yikes!!!

Kat Deluna was booed after performing the Star Spangled Banner recently at a football game in Dallas. I must say her rendition of the anthem was certainly "different"... I bet she wanted to put her spin on it but well take a look and let me know what you think...





Now check out my girl Whitney's flawless rendition. I still get chills when I hear it.

The Song Thats Currently Stuck In My Head (Better Late Than Never??)

"Swagger Like Us" just warms my musical heart! I LOVE this song! I am completely and utterly hooked on it. When I'm not listening to it I'm singing it...Ok that's enough. Finally somebody sampled M.I.A and did it with the best in the Game! T.I.,Kanye West, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne all on one track? That's crazy!

My question to you is, WHO HAS THE BEST VERSE??? Let me know!!!


Shout out to B Word for introducing me to this song!

You Should Be Gettin' Up!!

Q-tip is back! If you haven't heard his new song here is your chance. Check out O-tip's new video for "Gettin' Up" off his new album "The Renaissance!" I'm seriously lovin' this song but you let me know what you think.

Kanye West- Love Lockdown

Does this mean a new album?? I hope so!!!

UPDATE!! KANYE'S NEW ALBUM "808'S AND HEARTBREAKS" IS SET TO DROP DECEMBER 16TH!!

Just in case you haven't heard it, click on the link below to Check out Kanye's Blog and new Single.

kanYe West : Blog

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That's What I'm Talkin' About Jeezy!

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Jeezy's new album "The Recession" is available in stores now!

NEW MUSIC!!

"She Got Her Own" is the remix/follow up to Miss Independent featuring Jaime Foxx and Fabolous. I didn't expect to hear a song like this from Ne-yo but it definitely works! It kind of reminds me of the Ne-yo Fabolous hit "Make Me Better." Fabolous is freakin' hilarious claiming in the song, " There's not many that catch my eye, she be wearin' Gucci, she match my fly."

Check out the song below and let me know what you think:

Was It Just Me?

Was it just me, or was something missing from the VMA's???

I was so disappointed in the VMA's this year! Have I out grown them or what? As a music award show you would think the VMA's would produce the one thing that we were all watching for, MUSIC! Ugh! I expected to see awesome performances followed by deserving people wining awards. Instead all we got was ONE awesome performance! Kanye's "Love Lock down" performance was great! I was just about give up on music (j/k), when Fashion Rocks premiered. Beyonce' performed as and for the talented Ms. Etta James and it was so beautiful! Her performance was simply flawless. I also caught great performances by Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake and Solange. Did you watch???

Well if not
Check out Beyonce' performing The Etta James classic "At Last!" I got chills!

Robin Thicke- The Sweetest Love

Can I just say I am so very excited about Robin Thicke's new album. I was so impressed with the Evolution of Robin Thicke. So many people were trying to compare him to Justin Timberlake but soon found that he was a completely different talent. I just dig this dude's soulful style. Well check out this single from the much anticipated album "Something Else," due out THIS MONTH on September 30Th!

I bet I know who this song is about (wink, wink)...So sweet ;-)

GOT SANTOGOLD??

SANTOGOLD is my favorite new artist of 2008! She is simply amazing! I probably listen to her full album at least once a day. Her music is indescribable, the best way to understand is to just listen. Her album really caught me by surprise because I really didn't expect what she delivered. I've been meaning to blog about her for like 2 months already. It's funny because her music is being used in several commercials right now, most noticeably the Converse commercial she's in with Pharrell. Or the Miller lite ad t.v. stations are playing during the football game commercial breaks. Great Exposure! Check out a couple of my favorite picks off her album and let me know what you think.

Raphael Saadiq ft Stevie Wonder and CJ- "Like It"

It's a good thing that Raphael Saadiq's new album is coming out because songs keep leaking on the Internet. I caught a glimpse of the the track listing for "The Way I See It'" and was interested in hearing the song "Like It" because it featured Stevie Wonder and a semi new artist, CJ. CJ, has an amazing voice and sound reminiscent of Marvin Gaye. Ive been listening to CJ for years by way of Raphael Saadiq's myspace and recently put a face to the voice. I'm excited to hear more of Saadiq's album once it's drops and even more from CJ... Take a listen to "Like it" and let me know what you think.

Mic Check 1.2.3: September Releases

It looks like September will be a great month for R&B and soul music. I must say that I am eagerly anticipating Robin Thicke's album due to the fact that I love his voice and I thought "The Evolution of Robin Thicke" was an amazing album. I am also interested in seeing what Jennifer Hudson will produce on her first much anticipated album. Check out the new releases for the month of September below:




September 9, 2008- Eric Benet/"Love and Life"



September 16, 2008- Ne-Yo/"The Year of the Gentleman"



September 16,2008-Raphael Saadiq/"The Way I See It"




September 23, 2008-Jazmine Sulivan/"Fearless"



September 23, 2008- Joe/"New Man"



September 30, 2008- Jennifer Hudson/Self Titled




September 30, 2008-Robin Thicke/"Something Else"

Lauryn Hill- "World is a Hustle"

World is a Hustle is an unreleased track by Ms. Hill. Amazing material as usual. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

Brandy- Right Here (Departed) Video

What do you think of Brandy's new video?

Beyonce' -New Pics

Rumor has it that Beyonce' will perform her new single on the VMA's on sunday..With all the Beyonce' promo pictures popping up you have to think that she should be dropping a new single any day now. Doing it on the VMA's would be perfect!

Thoughts???