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Drake Is Auditioning For The Next Season Of American Idol, Right?

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Apr 29, 10
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Drake – “Find Your Love” [Download]

Yo, I’m all for an R&B song right? But, Drake is a hip-hop artist. So many questions!
- Why does this sound like an 808 & Heartbreaks leftover?
- Why does this sound like Ryan Leslie passed on it?
- Why is Drake a better singer than Trey Songz who just had an MTV Unplugged?
- Why is Droopy Drake so sad and melancholy?
- What is his obsession with hoodies?
- Is there going to be a Polow Da Don remix to this for the clubs? David Guetta? Soulja Boy?
- Kanye West produced this. He must be saving the good beats for himself and his next album…because ummm….
Honestly, the first thing that popped in my mind when I heard this that I keep seeing around the nets? “Dreckitude”. Sad dreck, dreadful, drab, a wreck! For your 2nd single? “Over” wasn’t exactly moving the crowds either from what I can tell. I hope this album doesn’t drop the ball, though I’m trying not to judge albums by their singles anymore. Meh.
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New Music Post — J. Cole, The-Dream, Cee-Lo, Kelly Rowland & Big Sean

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Apr 28, 10

J. Cole – “Who Dat” (Prod. by Elite & J. Cole) [Download]

Phew, this joint is kinda nasty with it. On his alleged first proper single from his upcoming album Cole World, J. Cole stakes his claim in the young and upcoming hip-hop icon game. Dealing with the likes of Drake, Young Money and breakout star B.o.B., J. Cole is no slouch with the rhymes himself. And this Elite produced beat is pretty hot, good lyrics or not. It’s hard not to like this — after the first listen I found myself running it back actually. You can cherry pick the hot lines, but this has kind of reinvigorated me about J. Cole’s upcoming project. I was wondering if the hype was just THAT. Jay-Z signed him, but can that support alone make him a star with longevity? It’s about the music at the end of the day.

The-Dream – “Love King” (Remix) (Feat. Ludacris) [Download]

The-Dream ACTUALLY remixes his latest single, with a whole new beat and everythang. I like the beat, minus him. LOL. Ludacris even sounds good on it. I just can’t with The-Dream’s trying to get his R. Kelly on vocally. Seriously — and then he starts rapping amidst all of that. Help Father. This might actually be kind of hot if it was given to someone else, like, Dru Hill. Or maybe even Brutha. Just not The-Dream. What ya’ll think?

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Eminem Gets Daffy Duck With It On New Freestyle

Written by FessaJ in New Music & Reviews on Apr 27, 10

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Guest blog from FessaJ on the new Eminem freestyle over Drake’s “Over” and Lloyd Banks’ “Beamer Benz or Bentley” beat! Peep:

Thank you Mr. Mathers for stating what should be so obvious to all: “Ain’t nothing but a lot of sucking going on in rap.”

I was just watching 8 Mile the other night (not intentionally of course) and was pretty dissapointed that Eminem did not deliver on his latest album, and that there’s really nobody to take his place. And for all stans–aka prepubescent scoffers who couldn’t spell rap with a lifeline–who will crucify me for the sake of record sales…the real truth is that nobody is bumpin Relapse in their Jeep. Period.

But on “Despicable,” Slim sheds the disturbingly watered down, sing-songy child molestation rhymes of Relapse for the classic hard-hitting clever lines that made him famous. Hopefully, this newly reclaimed “gully-ness” and lyrical focus is a prelude to what we can expect from the Recovery album this summer.

So, take notes newcomers and especially Drake. “Eminem murdered you on your own sh*” – Nas (Ether/Stillmatic)

The IPS: I for one was ROLLING when he slid into that Daffy Duck patois. Where’s that ACME weight to crush everyone else? Hmm…
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This New N.E.R.D. Music Is “Hot ‘N Fun” And Has Me Excited

Written by The IPS in Blogs,New Music & Reviews on Apr 24, 10

N.E.R.D. – “Hot ‘N Fun” [Download]

I am LOVING this new N.E.R.D. music that has been leaking. Phenomenal! They have become one of my favorite hip-hop bands/rock groups/mashup hybrid music makers over the past couple of years and their live show is always energetic and crazy hot musically.

Buzz is stating that this new album is titled Nothing and will be dropping Mid-June. It’s also been said that this track features Nelly Furtado.

I like!

What ya’ll think?
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New Music: Get A Taste Of Yahzarah’s “The Ballad of Purple St. James”…

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Apr 12, 10

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The Ballad of Purple St. James Sampler [Download]

I don’t know if you’re a fan of Yahzarah, but the excellent “Why Dontcha Call Me No More” leaked a while ago and I loved that. Now we are getting a peek into her upcoming May 4th album The Ballad of Purple St. James, and I’m liking what I’m hearing. Her voice, though different, is strong and powerful and she brings some interesting choices musically and lyrically. Check out the sampler, and if you like, head over to FE Music to cop the free download of it AND “Why Dontcha Call Me No More”. There are tons of goodies over there if you like GOOD music! Tell ‘em Tha Feedback sent ya!

Let’s support good indie music!

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Two New Albums You Might Never Hear But Should: Angelique Kidjo & Bobby McFerrin

Written by The IPS in Blogs,New Music & Reviews on Apr 9, 10

I’m still on my quest to expose ya’ll to new music, so I’m going to share some of my latest finds which I think are amazing and you might find that you like too! The first up is Angelique Kidjo’s Oyo album, which just came out this week. Now, I love African rhythms (hence the amazing mix that I had put together just for you guys!), especially those mixed with American forms of rhythms and beats and songs…and artists. Angelique Kidjo is a legend and her last album Djin Djin stayed in my rotation as well. Oyo features a great mix of songs, rhythms, covers, originals and just great music. This may not be your cup of tea, however, I dare you to give it a spin. Both albums are free to listen to in their entirety once below from Lala.com, so just try it!

The album features duets as well with Bono, John Legend, Roy Hargrove (!) and even jazz great Dianne Reeves. Trust me, a spin is worth it.

OYO – Angelique Kidjo

Next up is Bobby McFerrin’s new album VOCAbuLarieS. I just posted a clip of Bobby showing some music theory in a fun way with an interactive audience, but this man is truly a master of his voice, and others apparently. On this new album of his, he takes and multi-tracks from all over the world, and orchestrates them into a giant chorus which features upwards of 1,000+ music tracks sequenced together for form one of the most harmonious and interesting vocal palettes you will ever hear in your life. The music hits you like a wall of sound. He’s re-engineered Phil Spector’s famous technique in my opinion and transformed it into his own. If you love vocals of any kind (and no, Rihanna doesn’t count), you should take a listen to this awesome body of work. Some of the songs are long, but take a listen with your ears and mind and get enveloped in what Mr. “Don’t Worry Be Happy” is truly about!

VOCAbuLarieS – Bobby McFerrin

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New Music: Miguel, Brandy & Monica

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Apr 9, 10

Miguel – “All I Want Is You” [Listen + Download]

Miguel has been floating around the L.A. music scene for awhile and I remember he had this song called “Getcha Hands Up!” (which he probably wishes no one remembers LOL). While it wasn’t pop perfection, and his vocals were lacking, it was slightly memorable cause that was ages ago! He is now signed to Jive Records I hear, and his first street/buzz/promo single (or proper single if it takes off) is “All I Want Is You” with J. Cole. I personally think J. Cole is a bit overhyped (and so are Miguel’s vocals) but the vibe of this song is hot. Reminds me of some Van Hunt meets poppy/R&B singer. What ya’ll think? [Myspace]

Brandy – “Perfect Love” [Listen & Download]

GOODNESS, I cannot stop listening to this song. Brandy does her GOOD SINGING on this leaked track. I’m sorry, you pit this up against any song on Monica’s new album and Brandy is slaying vocally.

I’m sorry. It’s so true. And you know what — Brandy can recreate live. Monica is proving to me lately that while her voice is still good, it hasn’t help up as well as Brandy’s has. Her live performances have DEF been hit or miss. Love them both, and I hate to always compare them, but hey. Brandy is slaying a lot of folks right now… Her and Ray J.’s reality show premieres Sunday as well…

Monica – “All I Know” [Listen + Download]

“All I Know” is a track that was left off of Still Standing and I can see why, but honestly, this joint is still kind of hot. It’s mostly the beat. The lyrics are pretty standard Monica fare (as well as the vocals), but it’s the subtle bounce of the track and the little vocal samples tossed into the mix that give this track it’s flair. I love it. Not as much as that Brandy track above though…LOL #keepingitreal
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Big Boi Snapping Shots Of Future Funk With “Shutterbugg”

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Apr 5, 10

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Big Boi – “Shutterbugg” (Produced by Scott Storch) [Download + Listen]

WHOA.

The beat on this joint is EPIC. From the first few seconds, I was bobbing and weaving with this joint. WOW, Scott Storch did that!

Now the lyrics, I can’t even focus on them yet, but I’ve seen a couple of people say that this song will probably have to grow on them. It’s not as immediately catchy/sing-along as an Outkast/Big Boi song would normally be, but he’s definitely doing his thing.

But the beat….BOISTOP! That’s fire. Let’s talk about that “Back to Life” interpolation…LOL, naw I’mma leave him alone.

First single off of Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty. May 4th. Page me when this instrumental drops! Thanks!

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All New Music Everythang: Ciara, Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera, Dirty Money & Hal Linton

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Mar 31, 10

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Ciara – Speechless (Feat. The-Dream)

Hell to the hell to the hell to the no! There are no “goodies” musically, vocally or melodically anywhere in this song! The-Nightmare should just take the L and go be baby daddy. Ciara should keep selling shoes. The world would keep on spinning without their music, seriously. I just don’t understand how this pulsating caterwauling passes for singles or singing. Who thinks this is hot?! Please exit via the Big Red X up to your right.

It really gets unbearable around the 3:00 mark when their two voices are tripping over each other in the contest to see which could make my ears bleed the greatest. Only thing missing is Cassie doing ad-libs and Diddy singing “Angels” via Skype. I cannot. I’m speechless alright! The hook alone makes me want to choke a small kitten. Ugh.

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Nicki Minaj – “Massive Attack”

Well………………..

The beat is hot though!

I am convinced that Onika AKA Nicki Minaj just spouts whatever comes to mind that kind of rhymes. So many questions though — why do they have these faux British accents? I mean, seriously. It’s a bit ridiculous. Nicki Minaj has a couple of “singing” parts that she sounds good on, how ironic. Sean Garrett shouldn’t feature on anything — he drags this down. And Tom Toms are Tommy guns, as in submachine guns, right? Other than that, I’m lost. I’m sure this video (with Amber Rose) which is set to drop this week will be EPIC or something. I guess she couldn’t rhyme any reindeers with “Massive Attack”, thank God. LOL!

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Christina Aguilera – “Not Myself Tonight”

No ma’am this ain’t it. Christina Aguilera sings too well for these GaGa-esque shenanigans. Songs about kissing a girl maybe? Who are you, Katy Perry’s auntie? Lady GaGa’s older cousin? Christina Aguilera’s latest opus Bionic is headed to stores in June, and “Not Myself Tonight” is the first single. It was produced by Polow Da Don and co-written by Ester Dean (“Drop It Low”). Hmm, well, it’s certainly over-produced to match her over-singing and it’s just too much. Too, too much.

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Dirty Money – “Hello, Good Morning” Feat. T.I.

Well, this song is certainly danceable. Now strip out ALL the vocals except the hook and swap out Diddy’s vocals for Dawn’s on that hook and I’d be sold. No seriously, Dirty Money just needs to be downsized to Dawn and it’d be a LOT more believable than its current incarnation. T.I.’s verse is neither here nor there to me, it could also have been left off. I’m just glad it ain’t Nicki Minaj…

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Hal Linton – “Mind Control”

Hal Linton first came onto my radar during the Super Bowl I think in that Motown tribute they did. He has an interesting voice, and I think he might have something if they can get him to breakout like they did Melanie Fiona (he’s on the same label). However, this song sounds like Jazmine Sullivan “Bust Your Windows” Redux, and that is going to instantly turn some folks off. Coincidentally, it was produced by Salaam Remi, who produced Jazmine’s hit as well. It’ll be interesting to see how they try and market this dude.
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Hip-Hop Debate: Stanza Vs. Laws x 9th Wonder

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Mar 24, 10

I’ve posted about ATL hip-hop artist Stanza before — dude makes good music. Please hit the archives if you haven’t heard any of his music yet.

Well, there’s another rapper buzzing named Laws who, in addition to Stanza, was given the same 9th Wonder beat. Laws did a song called “Shining”, while Stanza did a song called “Yesterday”. The crowds are split between who made better use of the track, but you can weigh in of course via Tha Feedback. Check out both songs below.

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Laws – “Shining” [Listen + Download]

I personally prefer Stanza’s much more introspective and story-based respective on the track. What say ya’ll?

Stanza also has new music for you to enjoy, if you like. Check out his mixtape Lyrical Lovers and his new song “One Way Ticket”, which was produced by DJ Toomp (T.I.). You can get Laws’ mixtape 4:57 here as well.

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