Im not a big fan of Ray J but i really like this song for some reason.. i think its the chorus that got me! haha! oh and... Enjoy...
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Friday, January 7, 2011
50 Cent's Sleek® Headphones Challenge Beats by Dr. Dre
50 Cent's ever expanding business empire now includes a line of headphones. The Queens rapper teamed up with Sleek Audio to debut his new, Sleek by 50 Cent Platinum headphones at the Consumer Electronics Shows (CES) in Las Vegas on Thursday (Dec. 6).
Sleek by 50 Cent will be the first headphones to offer 'wireless hybrid' technology along with durable, military-grade metals. The headphones, which will cost approximately $350 a pop, are equipped with Kleer lossless wireless technology, allowing users to listen to tunes within a 60ft range of musical devices. A rechargeable micro-USB battery and detachable mic also come standard.
"I know music and I've tried everything on the market as far as headphones go, but I wanted something different, something better that really pushed the envelope and gave all music fans a new way to listen to their favorite artists," 50 explained at CES. "I was fortunate to find Sleek. The technology they employ and their knowledge of how we hear music truly blew me away. It was a perfect match. I didn't want to create another pair of loud headphones. I wanted to create headphones that offer top-level performance, style, and new technology."
There has been no official release date for the new, Sleek by 50 Cent Platinum headphones.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Chris Brown's #TwitterBeef results in Media Success!
A lot of bad has come out of Chris Brown‘s Twitter feud with former B2K singer Raz B last week. The R&B star has been called a homophobe for remarks he made — then apologized for — during the back and forth exchange with the attention-starved Raz-B, adding more unneeded criticism in the media Breezy has to face down. But there is some good news.
Billboard released this week’s Social 50 chart, its new chart which tracks the most active artists on several social media platforms, like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, and thanks to the feud, Brown is on the rise.
Billboard.biz reports "Chris is up from No. 33 to No. 21, with a whopping 375% gain in Twitter followers over last week’s total".
Over on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, Brown continues to do well. His new single, “Yeah 3X,” stays at No. 19 for a second week in a row.
Follow Chris Brown: @chrisbrown
Follow Raz B: RazB2K
Friday, July 9, 2010
Jin: From BET's Freestyle Friday to Chrisitian Rap
Jin first distinguished himself as a notable lyricist when he came out of nowhere to become the “Freestyle Friday Champ” on BET’s 106 and Park. Every week, Jin destroyed the competition and went on to eventually retire as the undefeated Freestyle Champion, solidifying his place as one of the most innovative rap artists of this century.
Born and raised in Miami, Florida Jin’s parents ran their own take-out restaurant, where he spent most of his childhood and teenage years. Growing up during the Golden Age of Hip Hop (the early 90’s), Jin became fascinated with rap music and the Hip Hop lifestyle. When Jin’s family decided to move to Manhattan, he knew it would be the perfect opportunity to follow his dreams. Jin immediately took to the streets of New York and sold his own mix tapes.
But his big break came when he won “Freestyle Friday” and became the undisputed champion. That victory led his record deal with Ruff Ryders. “Learn Chinese” was the first single from Jin’s debut album, The Rest Is History, and became his first video to be played on MTV & BET.
Despite being in the music industry only a few years, Jin has already accomplished a lot more than most artists ever attempt: He made his feature film debut in “2 Fast 2 Furious,” pocketed $100,000.00 and a brand new car in the Fightclub Freestyle Battle at the Mix Show Power Summit (earning the title “Hundred Grand Jin”), and sold over 200,000 copies of his solo debut album. He began a new chapter in his journey with the release of his first-ever all-Cantonese album, ABC (American Born Chinese).
ABC was released in August of 2008, several days before the jaw-dropping opening ceremonies of the Beijing Summer Olympics. He surprised the Eastern world when the media attention surrounding his arrival in Hong Kong stood its ground amidst the massive coverage of the Olympic games. He achieved instant recognition and notoriety within weeks as radio, magazine and TV programs scrambled to feature Jin’s move into town.
Though ABC has no English lyrics, Jin feels that the theme of the project was universal and could appeal to Hip Hop heads everywhere.
“It balances where you were born with your heritage. There has never been an album like this, and no Chinese American has ever done it,” he explains.
All the production on ABC was done by LA-based Far East Movement, an increasingly popular Hip Hop act and production team. FM provided an amazing backdrop to the album, with a classic Hip Hop sound and fat drum tracks. The album is Jin’s musical biography of what it was like growing up in America and still trying to stay true to his Chinese cultural heritage. Even the album cover is a testament to this, showing snap shots from his childhood.
Currently working hard to finish his second Cantonese album, Wui Herng Jing (a play on the words “Hong Kong ID Card”), the project chronicles Jin’s first months living in the “Motherland” and his eventual decision to move into the city once and for all.
Describing the direction of the album Jin says, “It will definitely still have the original sound and appeal of ABC, but the subject matter will be way more relatable for the Hong Kong citizens.”
Jin now preaches the gospel through rap and hip hop. Say Something, his first christian rap album is now available for downloading and he can also be followed at his blog AyoJin.com
Friday, July 2, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Gone Too Soon - MJ Tribute
Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) You are loved, missed and never forgotten!!! I still cant believe its been a whole year... you were truly gone too soon....
A Michael Jackson Tribute from Joe Staley on Vimeo.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Fresh Downloads of The Week
What's Fresh:
Lloyd Banks ft. Lloyd- Any Girl
Drake- Tim Westwood (Freestyle)
The Roots ft. John Legend- The Fire
Travie McCoy ft. T-Pain- Ms. Tattoo Girl
Big Boi ft. Andre 3000 and Sleepy Brown- Lookin' For Ya
Eminem ft. Lil Wayne- No Love
Akon ft. Qwess Kross- In The Night
Flo Rida - Club Can't Handle Me (Prod. by David Guetta)
Brother Ali- Don't Look At Me, Look Around
Eminem ft. Kobe- Talkin' 2 Myself
Eminem ft. Rihanna- Love The Way You Lie
Chamillionaire ft. Lloyd and Twista- Make A Movie
Kevin Rudolph ft. Three 6 Mafia- Late Night Automatic
Nipsey Hu$$le ft. Lloyd- Feeling Myself
M.I.A. ft. Jay-Z- XXXO (Rmx)
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Drake - Thank Me Later
Drake’s the first superstar of the second decade of the 21st century. Of course, given that this decade is driven by a here yesterday, gone today, forgotten tomorrow mentality, the nature of his drive to being a superstar PRIOR to releasing his debut album is a story unto itself. A young man with the right look, pedigree and style for mainstream acceptance hasn’t existed in hip hop since Will Smith, except in 2010 it’s going to take a little bit more than mainstream acceptable cartoon rhymes and humor tracks to get over. Drake was not shot nine times. Nor has he gone to prison and been released holding a #1 rap album and a mainstream record deal. No, Drake also hasn’t sold drugs and laundered his success into a wildly successful imprint. Aubrey Graham sat in a wheelchair and was a passable teen actor on Degrassi: The Next Generation. His intellect and witticism as a budding lyricist apparently led him to Lil Wayne, who mentored, developed, and maybe even borrowed the notepad on occasion of the young Canadian from the T Dot. However, a lauded mixtape turned EP turned legendary debut single “Best I Ever Had,” and turn as the most visible rising public face of Young Money Entertainment later, and we’re here. The young man that blends the best elements of Smith, LL Cool J and yes, Kanye West and Lil Wayne has become the LeBron James of hip hop without even playing a full season in the big leagues. Debut album Thank Me Later is a reflection on Drake’s cognizance of his bizarre rise, and his ambition to enjoy success and preserve it, even in the face of immense hate given his unique career to date.
This is by no stretch a great album. It is a debut, fraught with the issues of which many debuts are waylaid. At 61 minutes, given much of the subject matter, the album may run a bit long, and may at times appear tedious. Also, the release has eight guest appearances that in literally every case expose the emcee as not remotely close on a lyrical level to likely any of the top ten emcees in the game. Tracks like “Miss Me” featuring Drizzy’s lyrical hero Lil Wayne and “Unforgettable” featuring trap superstar Young Jeezy are noticeably better when in the hands of veterans, while Jay-Z on “Miss Me” does a tremendous job in appearing to be a wizened grandfather of the game and delivers a solid, yet effortless sixteen bars, cosigning without overshadowing.
Drake is a success and at best when flossin’. There’s no better way to put it, no different way to state it. Drake shines as an emcee when he’s himself, a very young man of very considerable means, as B.I.G. says famously in “Big Poppa,” “money, hoes and clothes” is all this brother seems to know right now. Given that he was raised in a broken home, having material gain as the second half of a foundation equation for his life is a popular life circumstance for many rappers these days, but none has ever taken the time to describe it as Drake does here. Album opener “Fireworks” handles this eloquently in the metaphorical, possibly the best discussion of young wealth and fame, a song that the Waka Flockas of the world should consider in the face of the frivolousness of Fozzy Bear chains, an endless supply of open nightclubs and loose women.
Drake has decided to adopt and strive to be adept at the principles of hip hop storytelling espoused by the likes of Nas and Andre 3000. He’s only adept at telling one story right now, but he tells that story with a precision and depth that it warrants both mention and praise. Producers 40 and Boi-1da, the Canadian tandem responsible for “Best I Ever Had” and much of the wildly successful So Far Gone mixtape/EP shine here, brighter than veterans Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and Kanye West, who in attempting to match the intensely thoughtful tableau, fall short of the standard set by those who know Drake best. While rookies like Nicki Minaj are less than skilled at Drake’s level of reflection, tracks like “Resistance,” “Shut It Down,” “Up All Night” and “Fancy” are great showpieces for what will make Drake a name of importance in the industry.
In final, this album is merely the beginning for Drake. It is not perfect, but it shows the foundation for perfection. If Drake remains intensely thoughtful and develops his skill to craft metaphorical anthems with catchy adlibs, he’ll truly be the definition of “Successful” that he so desperately wants to be. At the end of the album he wants us to “Thank Me Now.” That’s quite the audacious statement firmly couched in the naivete of youth. Drake is a top contender, but yet to be the champion. Soon, he will be. “Thank Me Later?” Sounds about right.
Signing Out, The RAPture...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Crude Misperception
Lauren DeRamus, is the creator of "Crude Misperception", a blog collecting her thoughts on fashion, music, artist, and politics. Lauren is a good friend of mine that i met in college, Texas A&M University - Commerce, through my girlfriend, Nadia.
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"Life is just a crude misperception"
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Benjamin Bixby
The Benjamin Bixby clothing line by Andre Benjamin, a.k.a. Andre 3000, is a late 1930's inspired line drawn from old college football documentaries. The collection consists of 70 pieces that was released at Barney's NY for Fall 2008.
The Look:
Benjamin Bixby Clothing Line centers around classic vintage with a dash of modern. The line will soon be adding denim made from salvaged Japanese fabrics and also plans on launching a full line for women.
About Benjamin Bixby's Clothing Line:
The timing of the launch was called by some unfortunate, as it hit just at the start of the recession. The high price point of the line combined with the fact that it was a new brand without loyalty made it very difficult to make the sales needed to continue. As Andre paid great attention to detail, his clothing was not able to be reproduced at a cost that would compliment mass production, and consequently, when he had to lower the price to help the retailers move his product, he suffered losses.
The official website for the company is still operating, and has a list of retailers who carry the line, including Barney's, Bloomingdales, and Neiman Marcus in the United States and locations in Paris, London, Dubai, Moscow, and Japan for international buyers.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Nathan ft. Flo Rida - Caught Me Slippin (Tiger Woods Spoof)
Check out Nathan's New Song Caught me Slippin Ft Flo Rida www.nathanofficial.com & www.twitter.com/nathanofficial
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