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Guilty Pleasures: Tyga Buys A One Way Greyhound Ticket To “Rack City”

Written by The IPS in Videos on Jan 11, 12

This may be NSFW, BTW.

Let’s preface this post by saying, yes, this is coontastic of me to post. But this song and beat are catchier than an STD after an all-night spending extravaganza at, well, Rack City.

Tyga, he who used to make hip-pop songs but signed with Young Money and got “hard”, has made the strip club song of the latter half of 2K11 and now the first half of 2K12. “Rack City” is a strip club song for the ages that even grandmothers are listening to it. Yup.

Do I listen to Tyga often? Hell no! Do I listen to “Rack City” often? Hell yes. LOL, I’m not sure why, but you know, yeah. That 808 just does something to you. Ish is ignant! And we all have to have our ignant moments. Judge me now, but listen to it, and you’ll be wanting to hear it again 20 minutes after you’ve walked away…

His album is out Jan. 24th if you feign to purchase it, and it’s titled Careless World: Rise of the Last King. This is my good deed for the month. Oh one last good deed…there’s another more, adult video out there somewhere…ok bye!

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Dawn Richard Needs A Hero In “SMFU (Save Me From You)”

Written by The IPS in Videos on Jan 11, 12

Dawn Richard has an amazing voice. If you haven’t realized that, please don’t let the Dirty Money shenanigans fool you. I’m going to go ahead and say that Dawn gives me 2012 Brandy-esque vocals (even though Brandy herself is coming back into the picture this year as well, finally!). Her lush alto and ear for melody and knack with the pen truly set her apart from her current contemporaries.

Who would you rather listen to, Dawn in the excellent “SMFU (Save Me From You)” or Teairra Mari sing “Sponsor”? Yeah, think about it that way.

This is Dawn’s first video as a solo artist, and it’s taken from her upcoming solo album GoldenHeart. It’s slated to hit stores this spring allegedly, and while I’m not sure if it’s being released on a major label or independently, I know this is one that I will be checking for. I loved her mixtape that she put out previously, as well.

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Betty Wright Schools You On “The Game” & Proves Why She’s Still Valid With Latest Release

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

Please get into Betty Wright turning out this performance of “In The Middle Of The Game (Don’t Change The Play)” on Jools Holland with his orchestra across the pond. Voice in full effect, working the stage, the guests, the audience, the maestro, and all the while knowing that a) she wrote the song and b) that that is how it should really be done.

If you haven’t picked up Betty Wright’s newest album Betty Wright: The Movie, which features her alongside the crackpot team of The Roots, Betty Wright spins a soulful, cautionary, and motherly role as a Soul Advisor and Musical Ingenue reborn. Her songs are poignant yet matronly; soulful yet painful at times; and even funky and current with guests sprinkled in like Snoop Dogg and Lil’ Wayne.

Continue Reading…

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Tank: The Savior of R&B Or The Perpetrator Of Another Tepid R&B Radio Song?

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Jan 9, 12

Tank has christened himself the “Savior” of R&B, and while I am not one for banal titles of that sort, I’d be more inclined to roll with it if it was really true.

Tank’s latest single offering is “Next Breath”, which is taken from his upcoming album, Savior.

Now, I’m a Tank fan. As a vocalist, I can rock with Tank. Dude’s voice is definitely a standout amongst the other bumper crop of singers that are out on the market. His last album had a few gems, for example, I think he did some of his most solid vocal work ever on his cover of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me”. But to start puffing up his chest and calling himself the savior of R&B, I’m going to have to have the usher direct him to a seat.

In a world where the definition of the term R&B is loose, fluid, and at the whim of music critics and fans the world over, “Next Breath” is definitely not bringing anything new to the table musically. Take away Tank’s mellifluous voice and what you have left on the table is another formulaic R&B joint with some tired cliches, faux strings, and the same old strong structure.

If Tank’s the savior, then call me an atheist.

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Tha Feedback Is Giving You The “3rd Degree”!

Written by The IPS in Blogs on Nov 29, 11

Hey all!

The IPS here, taking a quick break from my self-imposed hiatus to let you know about an awesome local project I’m involved in!

While I’ve been a bit MIA from the blog world as I’ve been working, traveling, and planning birthday celebrations, I’ve also been doing a bit more offline work as well.

This Thursday, December 1st, I’m launching 3rd Degree, which is an interview series I’m hosting and sponsoring with 360 Degrees Unlimited! It’s a web series that will be debuting soon, and this is the official launch party.

If you’re in the area, come out! It’s going to be at Beauty Bar in Portland, OR (111 SW Ash St.), and DJ SlimKid3 from Pharcyde is on the decks as well. We’ll be showing some of the interviews, the artists will be there, and we’re just gonna have a good time!

I’ll be back to blogging soon, promise. Just trying to make sure I get this 401(k) in order. Thanks for hanging around, and we’ll see ya soon!

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I Got A “Feeling” Radio Will Eat Up Flo Rida’s New Single

Written by Donovan in Videos on Oct 25, 11

Flo Rida‘s Receding Hairline > Flo Rida’s Bald Head

Full Disclosure: I am mainly writing this blog to make the aforementioned statement. “But, why Donovan?” some may ask. “Do you not like the song and/or video enough to write about it?”

No. Not really. The first single “Good Feeling” from Only One ~~Beat~~ Rida (Part 2) sounds a lot like “Club Can’t Handle Me” in my humble opinion. This Part 2 (again with the sequels?!) is already sounding like Déjà Vu, no Beyoncé. Frankly, that can be applied to Flo Rida’s entire career as he came in to fill the hip-pop void that Nelly‘s left. Sadly enough, the current state of music will push this as a hit. Then, it will saturate our ears to the point where we will hear it in our sleep causing us to fist pump incessantly while bruising our bedroom furniture in the process. I know I’m not the only one who’s been there. Hold on to your pocketbooks as we may get this new classic before the end of 2011.

Sidenote: I’m about ready to send Flo Rida, Pitbull and The Black Eyed Peas to Hip-Hop purgatory. Timbaland may be sent too if he keeps playing with my emotions.

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Rihanna “Found Love” In A Bad Situation

Written by Donovan in Videos on Oct 25, 11

By now you all have seen Rihanna‘s 50-leventh video for “We Found Love” off her sixth album in her six year career, Talk That Talk. When this first came out I took a mere interest due to a production by Calvin Harris. Once the vocals kicked in I thought, “Is this the Only Girl In the World Who Found Love?” Y’all know how much I hate sequels. After putting the song on my pause list – a staple for songs that I will eventually listen to before I die – I decided to wait for the visual. How happy I am that I waited.

This video is everything I wanted from Rihanna since her domestic abuse case. Instead of going emo like she did with Rated R, she shows us her fun, angry, emotional and dare I say vulnerable side. Using her Chris Brown look-a-like, she shows how you can love someone so much that it can be dangerous for everyone involved. Although this particular homage to her past takes it to drug and alchol induced heights, it is clear to see that sometimes love and heartbreak can force you to grow as a person, as she had to do in her own life.

Although the song on its own still seems hollow and I am dreading to hear her perform it live, this is a clear case where the pairing of a song with a visual give you all the right pieces to see something honest and heartfelt. Kudos Rihanna. I’m sure this is the last time…

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Explore Music: Coldplay’s Swelling Strings and Soaring Vocals Will Send You To “Paradise”

Written by Donovan in Videos on Oct 25, 11

Coldplay‘s official first single “Paradise” from their new album Mylo Xyloto is one of those songs that kicks in and takes you right away. “Paradise” has a sense of majesty that sweeps you away from the opening strings to the building drums that marry to emotive vocals and a brilliant melody. In other words, this is my kind of tune.

The video seems like the journey to find where you belong. Chris Martin walks, dances and rides a unicycle – wearing an elephant suit, no less – to find something that matters. At his bleakest junction, he finds his musical companions – three other elephants playing instruments. From there, they go to play at large stadiums to even largre crowds, while remembering the journey that brought them there.

Am I over-analyzing this video? Probably. But something about the song and theme really works for me at this point in my life. Hopefully, you all will find something relatable in it too. Mylo Xyloto is in stores on October 24, 2011.

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Coverage: Rahsaan Patterson Does “The Wilhelm Scream” In The UK

Written by The IPS in Blogs on Sep 29, 11

Hey folks! Sorry it’s been so off and on around these parts — life is busy and time is shorter and shorter these days. Doing the best we can ’round these parts! But we still love you!

Saw this today, and HAD to post it. Definitely a fan Rahsaan Patterson if you’ve read Tha Feedback at all in your lifetime. You know this.

He’s been overseas lately and someone captured video of him doing UK artist James Blake’s “The Wilhelm Scream” LIVE. It is amazing. I already love the song, but having one of my favorite vocalists cover it has just been the espresso to my slow-starting morning.

Get into this singing and vocalizing.

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Alice Smith And Aloe Blacc Sing To Their “Baby”

Written by Donovan in Videos on Sep 23, 11

“Baby” by Alice Smith and Aloe Blacc is off the new charity album Red Hot + Rio 2 which was created to raise awareness and money to fight AIDS/HIV and related health and social issues. A good cause with a bossa nova tune makes me want to pull out my pocketbook right now, but it seems like the CD is not available in the US yet.

I love songs like this. Songs that just make you instantly happy because of their pure intention. I came across this clip because of Alice Smith. If you haven’t heard of her, please get familiar because she is an absolute beast and her last LP For Lovers, Dreamers and Me gets constant rotation since I discovered it 4 or so years ago. There isn’t anything particularly stunning about the sun-drenched video or the song but it just makes me smile so I hope it brings a little happiness your way.

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