Teyana Taylor Brings 90’s Music Aesthetic with New Single How You Want It?

Teyana Taylor Brings 90’s Music Aesthetic with New Single How You Want It?

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by | Aug 2, 2019 | Celebs, Featured

The G.O.O.D. Music artist Teyana Taylor releases the latest single “How You Want It?” (HYWI?) This song may have many 90’s hip hop and R&B fans going crazy over the sample used, Mase’s “What You Want” featuring Total. The track comes full circle with Taylor enlisted the help of King Combs, who sounds almost identical to his father. Give the song a perfect throwback feel to 90’s music. 

It’s not confirmed whether “HYWI?” will appear on her third studio album or be a standalone record. Announcing the track via Instagram earlier this week, and provided a sneak peek at its accompanying video, which she directed. The 28-year-old artist appeared on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show back in February, reassuring fans that a full-length project would arrive before the end of 2019. 

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“Not a might, it’s definitely gonna come out this year,” she said. “I’m gonna do whatever I have to do to make sure it get out.” 

Teyana went on to say that Kanye West will not entirely produce the upcoming album, unlike her 2018 release K.T.S.E 

“This one is a little bit of everybody,” she said. “I want to kind of explore a little bit more, get a couple more people involved, to really, really bring to life my vision, and not just be set on one person or one sound.” 

While waiting for more details about Teyana’s new album, watch the video for “HYWI?” below:

Aug 2, 2019 No Comments
Sinead Harnett Gives Us a Lesson in Love with Debut Album

Sinead Harnett Gives Us a Lesson in Love with Debut Album

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by | Aug 1, 2019 | Celebs, Featured

UK songwriter Sinead Harnett has a voice that will resonate throughout a room reminiscent of the great Whitney Houston, she is now cementing herself as someone to look out for in R&B. Spending a good few years exploring different sounds with various producers finding her identity as an artist. While her long-awaited debut album, Lessons In Love, will be dropping September 20th. 

With singles like “Leo Bear,” an emotional-provoking love letter to her nephew who was born prematurely tell him the happiness experienced watching him grow stronger. As well as the new single, “Pulling Away” featuring Gallant, which recently received a video with a smooth set of visuals shot on location in L.A. as the follow-up. Its plane to see that this upcoming album will be a treat to all those fans who have patiently waited will be rewarded. 

“I never planned the way this album would take shape and I didn’t know the title or concept until I’d chosen the songs. Up until now, I hadn’t even realized what my purpose is as a writer; but now, standing in front of this project, I see that I’ve done everything out of love,” said Harnett in a recent conversation with Complex 

Lessons In Love sees Harnett not only collaborate with Gallant, but long-time friends and collaborators JD, Reid and Monro who produced “Lessons” and the latter handling production on three tracks(“All That You Are”,“Too Good For A Bad Thing” and  “Him Too”)  Harnett brings in high-profile songwriters like Grades, Stint and Cass Lowe, which suggests we’re in for an album that’s more than worth the wait.

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In celebration of the release date of Lesson In Love, Harnett decided to give fans an additional treat to fans on Instagram with a post announcing her North American tour starting in Los Angeles on Oct. 29th at Fonda Theatre.

Below is the full list of tour dates tickets go on sell tomorrow:

Aug 1, 2019 No Comments
Wake Up and Smell the Roses; Big Sean drops videos for Single Again

Wake Up and Smell the Roses; Big Sean drops videos for Single Again

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by | Jul 31, 2019 | Celebs, Featured

The realization the Big Sean and Jhené Aiko are no longer together can give anyone “the feels”and I’m not crying, you’re crying. The two called it quits back in March shortly after Aiko releasing “Triggered” so it’s only right Sean Don celebrates his independence with “Single Again.”

Following his “Overtime” freestyle, the Detroit MC collaborated with (ex) Jhené Aiko and Ty Dolla $ign over a sample of Carl Thomas’ “I Wish,” Sean had teased the videos release on Monday with some funny video of field reporters interviewing people who had their opinions if he was guilty or innocent of cheating.

The lyrics on this track show his maturity and growth following the break up going from a single like “I Don’t F$@k wit You” to a song with a more mellow tone that preaches to listeners to make sure you’re good mentally.  

“What have you done for yourself? What have you done for your mental health? (Yeah, yeah) I even tried the drugs and they didn’t help. Short term fix, that breaks everything else (Oh, oh)”

Directed by Lawrence Lamont the video stars Ryan Destiny and Keith Powers as a couple expecting but the relationship isn’t in a good place because of their opposing opinions on Big Sean’s situation. An appearance from Detroit native Haha Davis was made to show his support for Sean as a “Free man, free man yeah that’s him.” While Sean raps from inside a car on his way to court, on top of a news station van surrounded by passionate fans and eventually the middle of a street with a dump truck full of roses.

“The visual highlights a few social issues, including social media’s ability to sway people’s opinions to the point of disharmony, the social pressures faced by Millennials and Generation Y and media coverage of the Black man,” said Lawrence Lamont, “While bringing these key issues to light, I also wanted to capture Detroit’s beautiful spirit and style.”

Fans should be on the lookout for his project Don Life, sometime later this year and during a recent interview with Zane Lowe, he promises it will keep his day-one fans very happy. 

“I just been returning to my roots, bro,” Sean said. “I’ve just been getting back to having fun with it. At one point, I felt like it might have started to become like a burden, or like work, but now it’s just fun. So this is just me having fun bro, expressing myself. It was a time well spent.”

Overall the video was enjoyable and please do forget to wake up and smell the roses. Check out the video for “Single Again” Below: 

Jul 31, 2019 No Comments
No Guidance Video Ends in A Humorous Dance Battle

No Guidance Video Ends in A Humorous Dance Battle

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by | Jul 31, 2019 | Celebs, Featured

The song no one saw coming has finally got a visual, the collaboration of Chris Brown and Drake on the hit single “No Guidance” off  Chris Brown’s latest project “Indigo.” As Drake continues to enjoy his championship summer from dropping a championship pack mixtapes to his producer credit on the new show “Euphoria.”  

Directed by Chris Robinson the short nine-minute film pokes fun at the past beef between the two, The two see each other at a party and you can see the distaste they have for each other as they come face to face at the Miami party. The tense encounter is broken up by the appearance of a little kid who shares Drake’s thoughts on the singer.

The kid the asked Brown, “So what’s it gonna be?” Brown lets him know by whispering his response, the kid the lets everyone know by yelling “Dance Battle!” Brow then delivers a choreographed dance set to “No Guidance,” discounting the performance the Canadian rapper then shows off his “dance moves” which clears out the party.

Check out Drake and Chris Brown dance battle in their “No Guidance” music video below:

 

Jul 31, 2019 No Comments
Rick Ross and Drake Together Again in New Single “Gold Roses”

Rick Ross and Drake Together Again in New Single “Gold Roses”

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by | Jul 30, 2019 | Celebs, Featured

Drake is having the best summer in 2019 but is still looking ahead to 2020. Following Rick Ross feature on Drake’s “Money in the Grave,” it’s only seemed necessary the 6 God return the favor in Ross’ “Gold Roses.”

This single however stems from a conversation the two were having about the late Nipsey Hussle. Ross hopes Nipsey had an idea of the impact that he made and left on these streets. This is just one of many song/references to Nipsey since his passing. Many artists have felt that Nipsey wasn’t celebrated nationally for the things he did for the community until he was no longer here. The Sentiment can be felt from which Drake says, 

“ …Before I’m gone outta this place, put some flowers in my face, won’t you?
 Let me know that I did okay, don’t wait ’til some other day, they love to wait ’til it’s too late, it’s too late
“

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The track comes off Ross’ upcoming album Port of Miami 2, which drops August 9th via MMG/Epic.  As a sequel to his debut album“Port of Miami,” back in 2006, it’s only right he brings it back to where it all started. Ross will also release a memoir, HURRICANES, on September 3rd, co-written by Neil Martinez-Belkin. The book will detail Ross’ upbringing, his rise in the industry and his time working as a drug dealer. 

“My story has always been deeper than rap,” Ross said, “With this book, I wanted to go deeper than I ever have. I wanted to tell people about the life of William Leonard Roberts.”

Wayne was right, everything is going to be alright as long as Drake is on every hook “Gold Roses” is another Drake-assisted jewel on the Rozay discography.

Listen to the track below.

Jul 30, 2019 No Comments
Cuja Follows EP with Girl Power Anthem “New Bitch, Who Dis?”

Cuja Follows EP with Girl Power Anthem “New Bitch, Who Dis?”

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by | Jul 26, 2019 | Celebs

Fresh off performing at The Peppermint Club and following the release of her debut EP Vol. 1, Cuja has returned with a new infectious bop titled “New Bitch, Who Dis?”

After the release of her debut EP titled Vol. 1 on June 21, she has shown a drive to succeed like no other. As a leading voice in the Asian-American music community, a minority that she feels is very much lacking in representation. She is utilizing her own voice and talents in hopes her story as a Filipina-American artist will provide inspiration to others to pursue music and encourage the music industry to invest in opportunities that promote inclusivity for all minority groups.

Ready to roll out more heavy-hitting singles that touch on the complexity of life “New Bitch, Who Dis?” shows Cuja reclaiming the energy in her life and giving the middle finger to anyone who tries to stand in her way. Inspired by other girl-power artists such as Ariana Grande and Dua Lipa, Cuja has put her own spin on pop, creating a shimmery, electrified sound that serves as her authentic storytelling canvas of heartbreak, love, pleasure, and pain.

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“People think that dark emotions stop you in your tracks and make you completely immobile,” Cuja writes, “but there are plenty of people that can feel joy and still be sad.”

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“I was feeling like I needed to be heard and if people were uncomfortable or didn’t like it, that’s on them,” Cuja explains.

After finding herself shrouded by negative experiences in the music industry, this single is an ode to those that have done us wrong. She enlisted the help of two fellow powerful women, producer Alina Smith and artist/songwriter Elli Moore. Together they created an impassioned yet relatable song that highlights Cuja’s sultry vocals.

Check Out the new track below:

 

 

Jul 26, 2019 No Comments