Everybody hates me by J-Carter is amazing!!!!!

 J-Carter releases "Everybody hates me" & he didn't disappoint at all.  This project showcases his versatility, lyricism, & greatness.  

One of the first songs to catch my attention was the soulful track "I'm so sorry".  The amazing hook, the vulnerable lyrics mesh so well together.  Also the lyrics sound personal, relevant, & authentic & that's always a plus when listening to an artist for me.  

"Ain't about that" showcases J-Carter versatility to the highest level.  While switching up the vibe, the lyrics are still up to par, refreshing & it feels good.  This one here gives me afrobeats type vibes.  Usually when I hear an album, a few songs will stand out after the first few listens but on this project it's hard for a song to stick out because everything sounds spectacular...plus the different vibes of the music will have you having a favorite song off of the project every few days.  

"Thinking of you" is a special track in my opinion...the song...the way J-Carter flipped the song is amazing.  This is one of the ones that you will have on repeat for sure.  I can honestly say that all the verses on this project sounds like they are coming from an honest place & that's a bonus.  Speaking of samples, that "Level Up"...whewww!! This track is real gritty, aggressive, & it's that real rap that I have always loved.  

"Against the grain" is another one of those songs that is filled with soul & almost anyone will feel this.  The way J-Carter flips back & forth from different subjects, different bpms, & different vibes are simply amazing.  "Thats whats up" gives me west coast vibes & it's real catchy.  I can say that J-Carter really delivered on this project & I expect to see big things in the future from J-Carter.  Real lyrics, real topics, great production, & good vibes. 

"Stay" by T Gesh is so realistic & authentic

 Sometimes an artist can release a song & the words will touch your soul.  T Gesh releases "Stay" & it's one of those songs that feel so relatable & authentic.  The rawness of the song, the accuracy of the songwriting...this song is perfect.  This song is vulnerable & it is what is needed in R&B music at all times.  This type of music is needed in all genres of music.  A song that everyone can relate to no matter the age for the most part, no matter the race, & no matter where you are located.  The production meshes well with lyrics.  Sometimes a beat can be over powering but in this situation, everything is immaculate.  It's one of those songs that you have to start over & over again.  This song alone made me a fan of T Gesh and now I have to check out the rest of his catalog.  Do yourself a favor and check out "Stay" by T Gesh, he did not disappoint at all & i'm blessed to run across this song.  

Britiska Soul releases a brand new collection of songs

 Britiska Soul releases a brand new collection of songs & these songs are amazing.  Her song "Love is Dope" made the popular Apple Music Playlist "R&B Euphoria" which features the hottest, latest, and greatest R&B songs.  B Soul touches on a lot of different topics on these songs.  The "Love is dope" is probably my favorite but I also love the "Life what's you make it" record featuring Jawja Boi Roy aka JB Tho.  The collaboration between the two artists meshed well together & I wouldn't mind hearing more from them together in the future.  Another record where Britiska Soul showcases her amazing songwriting ability is the song "I got up".  This song will touch a lot of people souls & uplift some spirits.  You really get a r&b influence, gospel influence, soulful vibe on this project.  There is really no bad song out of all these songs that B Soul has released so I highly recommend that everyone check her out.  The music is available on Apple Music, Spotify, & all digital media outlets.  

Rockstar Major is on the way up with his "Say My Name" project.

      From opening up for major artists such as Chris Brown & Boosie at Bliss Night Club in Washington DC, performing in Miami, On The Block From Miami, Rolling Loud addition, & meeting with companies about distribution deals, Rockstar Major is somebody you should be paying attention to.  His most recent project "Say my name" was just released & this is enough evidence for you to see he is the next big thing.  7 songs of variety, 7 songs of depth, & 7 songs into the life of Rockstar Major.  The melodic "Ball till I fall" is the first song on the project & it has one of those contagious vibes about it.  You know how you can hear a song & you just have to start it over before it finishes.  "Cross Me" is another standout track on the Say My Name project that people will feel.  He touches on something that most of us have probably been through.  Anytime an artist has some relatable lyrics, it's always refreshing to hear.  "Sky's the limit" gives me that motivational feel & it's another one of those songs that you can play over & over.  Addictive beat and the hook is infectious.  I can also hear this one in the club going crazy, hopefully the DJ's will get behind this record.  DJ's & Program directors.  I love the aggressiveness of "Re Up".  This might just be the hustler's anthem right here.  Anyone who is out here hustling legal or illegally can take a liking to this record.  "Can't spend no money today, I gotta re-up"...it's something about the energy on this track that makes it stand out.  The production & the verses mesh well together.  This hook will be stuck in my head for the rest of the week at least.  "Say My Name" really caught me off guard...it has a different feel from the rest of the album but it's the perfect way to end the project.  It really shows the versatility of the project.  I love when someone flips a song but adds a lot of their own flavor to a song to enhance it & that's what happened on this one.  Rockstar Major will be around for awhile & at this point the only thing that can stop him is him.  

It's About Time, Los Musick & Louisiana Pat is here!!!!

 UGK, Big K.R.I.T., 8Ball & MJG, Slim Thug, & Z-Ro!!! If you're a fan of any of these artists then this Los Musick & Louisiana Pat project "About Time" will satisfy your soul.  This album is soul food indeed.  It's literally good for the soul...I don't know if it's the beats, the lyrics, the topics, the rhyme schemes, the production, or the vocal ability.  It's rare these days that I run across albums that it feels like every song is almost as good or better than the song before it.  This album also has lots of replay value.  The first song I heard was "Too much fire" & that song along had me wanting to hear more.  I instantly added it to my Apple Music playlist & my spotify playlist.  I usually like to pick a favorite song when i'm reviewing an album but it's impossible to pick a favorite.  The album pops off with "Catch Ya Breath" & that alone makes you want to put it on repeat.  This album is southern royalty & oh yeah "Don't play with my money & don't play with my patience".  Once you play this project you will understand!! If you're a fan of just quality rap this is the album.  I don't care if you're from the West Coast, East Coast, Midwest, the south or another country...this is the album.  The track titled "The Music" is so smooth.  I feel like I am supposed to let my seat back and cruise through my old neighborhood.  This is 8 solid songs of wonderful music & the album ends up with "Melanin Child" & this song is powerful man.  From the opening lyrics all the way to the end, this song is special & needed.  I wish this type of music was played on the radio at least a few times a day.  I hope it's a music video for this song for sure because this song is touching & it's needed.  The world needs to hear it.  The world needs to hear this entire project.   One of my favorites of the year so far indeed.  

October Rust brings Black Rain

 October Rust releases the album "Black Rain".  The band consists of Christoffer Tholsson who is behind the guitars, bass & backing vocals).  Henrik Svensson handles the lead vocals & the keys.  The album is 8 songs full of great music.  The album opens up with "Backlash" & the song instantly sounds fresh, the instrumentation is eclectic, & instantaneously had me ready to hear the rest of the project. "Speaks to me" is one of my favorites on the project & title of the song couldn't be more fitting.  The amazing guitar play feels good to my soul on this one.  The vocal arrangement meshes well with track.  The overall production of this entire project is amazing & I can appreciate that.  It's also something that "I Forgive" record that made me play it back 3 times in a row.  That bass, the lyrics, the vocal ability is immaculate on this record.  This is a beautifully written song & the hook is contagious.  "I'll take you higher, i'll lend you wings" This song alone deserves an award at the highest level.  "Wash me away" is also another great song that rounds out the album.  All & all, October Rust created a masterpiece that will be enjoyed for years. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/45hcm4Jx6NsMRZwvq6nznM?si=ImRGApu8Ryuoa_8ruHAzyA

https://soundcloud.com/october-rust

Jawja Boi Roy - Skybox (Music Video)

Passive is really, really rapping on "The Lost Demo"

 The hard hitting  "Identity intro" caught my attention from the beginning.  The switch up of
the flows, the  beat, the overall feel of this song along had me excited to hear more.  Passive releases "The Lost Demo" & it is 14 songs of greatness.  14 songs of great production, great lyrics, and amazing talent.  On "Sheesh" Passive raps "Pride got a funny way of showing it's face" & this song gives me a classic east coast feel with some top tier rapping.  G Monsta makes an appearance on "Same Ol Same" & it's one of the standout tracks on the project.  "Like it is" has that gritty feel & the beat is contagious.  I also love the beat switches in some of the songs which keeps each song interesting & it keeps you on your toes.  "Pretty like the moon" is one of the ones that I had to keep on repeat.  The vibe on this song is very different from everything on the project.  If you really appreciate some great rapping, story telling, lyricism & excellent song making then this is the project for you.  "Broke" is one of them ones as well.  I'm amazed at the wordplay & the overall feel of this song.  "I don't wanna be broke forever, tell me where to find the treasure". "One Day Vacay" is something special.  The flow on this one gets me going & the beat has that bop to it that I like.  "The world isn't perfect, this place is a mess".  The lyrics in this song touches my soul, I need to take me a one day vacay real soon & let this song play on repeat out loud while i'm relaxing.  "Something in the water, got me wanting something more"...it's some lines in this song that really had me reflecting & had me wanting more.  Passive shows his versatility on "I pray" & it fits perfectly on this album.  Passive released 14 songs of wonderful music that the world needs to hear.  Do yourself a service & enjoy this masterpiece.  

Yellow Eyes by Julience is a hit!

 Julience releases the hit song "Yellow Eyes," & it's truly something special. From the time you hear the guitar all the way to the end of the song, you become addicted to the sound. It seems the logical sequel to "Love Lies Cold," were guitars were prominent as well. This song also has a classic rock, synonymous with the artist.

This is one of these songs I can hear on movie soundtracks, at a bar, party, or some feel-good music to play at home. "Yellow eyes" is definitely repeat worthy & I believe the world will love it. 

LaRussell & this is "20 Shots" is powerful!!!!

 It's rare these days that a song can give me chills and have goosebumps all over me.  This song did it!! This song is authentic and so honest.  The words, the content, the message, the everything!!! I literally had tears in my eyes as I watched this video.  You can actually hear the pain in LaRussell's voice as he raps.  You can tell everything that he is saying is coming from a deep place & it puts his soul on this track.  This song made me FEEL, this song made me THINK, this song made me REFLECT, this song is POWERFUL.  The world needs to hear this.  20 Shots by LaRussell is something special.

LaRussell - 20 Shots (Music Video)

 

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Therapy Tapes by Old Man Brandon is a must listen

 Old Man Brandon releases "Therapy Tapes" and the first song "Therapy" touches my soul instantly.  A subject that is not discussed as much as it should be these days is actually really dope to hear on a song.  A person realizing they need help & reaching out for help to make improvements and to better their life is amazing.  This song alone is super powerful & the world needs to hear it.  "Super Manic" follows up Therapy and this is another introspective song that I love.  I can honestly say this album is good for your soul & it's good for your mind. To hear Old Man Brandon speaking about mental illness & going through life struggles is a breath of fresh air because I know a lot of people will be able to relate to this.  "Nightmares" is another one that is deep & it's like a guilty pleasure because the beat is so perfect on this song.   I can honestly say pay attention to all of the words that are being spoke on all these songs & this album is deep.  "I'm having nightmares about my job", anybody who ever felt like this & or been at a job they hate will love this one.  This album is spiritual & real.  The lyrics on "Pull Me Through" are so real, so accurate, so honest, & brave.  I wish more rappers would be this brave on their songs.  "I got faith he will pull me through all this".  It's lines/hooks like that on this project that makes me restart a song & play it again from the top.  The song "Forever" has a melodic feel & it's a different vibe from everything else on the project but it fits in perfectly.  Krizz Kaliko makes an appearance on "Disappear" & this is another brutally honest song that I can appreciate it.  A song about not wanting to live, not wanting to die, but just wanting to disappear for a little bit.  "Inside it kills" is another one that I love, Old Man Brandon is speaking on how things change, people change, & getting cheated on.  A vulnerable song that is written amazingly & the title alone is amazing.  The album speaks on "Fairweather Fans" & of course he speaking on how people change & how people treat you when you don't do what they want.  Fairweather Fans vs. Real Fans, it's always good for an artist to know the difference.  Listen to this song & you'll know what type of fan someone is.  Old Man Brandon "Therapy Tapes" is a must listen.  

Karma Town blesses us with Please Stop

 

"Please stop" by Karma town is something unique and special. I absolutely love the instrumentation & the thought provoking lyrics. I also love that the lyrics are relatable on a grand scale to me and that makes me want to play this song over & over. Sometimes a beat & lyrics mesh together perfectly and something like this is created. This is certainly one of those songs that you may want to put on repeat and listen over & over. I can go to this song 10 years from now & it still will sound good. It may just resonate with me even more in the future. As far now...I'm calling it early, "Please Stop" by Karma Town is a classic. Lyrics with meaning, lyrics with substance, lyrics that can take my mind places will always win me over. Karma Town, great job!

Gaviana releases some great R&B with "Vivid Dreams"

 R&B Artist Gaviana releases her album "Vivid Dreams". She is in A-train artist. Gaviana voice music gives me a feel good feeling, euphoric, timeless, & takes me back to the day when every singer had to really know how to sing to be in the music business.  I love the production on "Let Go" & it's one of my favorites on the project.  I love the bop it has to it & the clean production.  "Come Closer" is a slow tempo, smooth track that showcases her vocal ability.  "Lost Gone" gives me those vibes that I used to get when my mother used to play music in the car & she used to sing her heart out.  It's something about all of these songs on "Vivid Dreams" that take me to a certain place.  Whether they take me back to my childhood, my current or past situations, or just a recent time in life.  "Stories Untold" gives me early 90s vibes & that's not a bad thing at all.  Anyone who can capture those early 90s vibes is always a plus for me.  I love the "Free" record as well which is a remake of a classic.  Gaviana added her twist to it and it's perfect.  The music video for it is pretty dope as well.  "Birds in the park" is one of the ones on the album that hits differently as well.  It sounds pretty different from everything else on the project.  It shows her versatility and her openness to be diverse & it works out.  Gaviana does a great job on this  "Vivid Dreams". 

TopShotta Fi releases "New Meta"

 This "New Meta" project by TopShotta Fi pops off the right way.  The first song "Out the hole" instantly catches my attention and that's always important to me. I like the laid back flow & I like the way he switched up the flow on this track as well.  I knew from that point that TopShotta Fi had to be a versatile artist.  "Breaking the curse" is one of the stand out tracks on the project.  The word play, the flow, the beat selection is all the way perfect on this one.  I love the vibe on this "Bitter End" song, this is my favorite.  That line that caught me was "Shawty I can do bad by myself, i'm so toxic i'm good by myself", I feel like he got in my brain & wrote that bar.  This song here gone be the one that EVERYBODY loves.  Chuku100 makes an appearance on "Bullzeye", "I'm sure these little niggas think they could guard us, I been through struggles so I'm keeping my guard up, In life you only go as far as your wallet".  "Don't come cheap" is another song that touched my soul.  That's how you know when a song will last forever, if it touches your soul then you probably will like/love that song forever.  On "In your city" TopShotta Fi, you can tell he is ready to have a good time.  This is one of those feel good songs that I love to hear on an album.  The album closes out with "Armada" & I can say this is a solid project.  From top to bottom, this album is enjoyable, versatile, refreshing & dope.  I'm looking forward to hearing more from TopShotta Fi in the future.  

It's time to Fight 4 Survival

     A lot of people make music & a lot of people are good...but when someone makes good music & have a distinctive voice...it's refreshing!!! The gritty & aggressive flow on "Fight 4 Survival" by "Maradah" is amazing.  You can feel the authentic-ness & the effort in this project.  The first song captured my attention & I had to play it back twice.  This project is full of energy, lyricism & liveliness.  To be honest, Maradah gives me a DMX feel, mixed with Onyx, but with a 2022 feel.  "A song ain't a song without material things", the combativeness & brilliance of the flow on the song "On the grind" is top tier.  "Indeanel" makes an appearance on the record "Soul Cries Again".  "How many lives will it take for our freedom to unlock", this is one of those songs that will touch your soul when you hear it.  You can hear the pain, the emotion, & the rawness in this song.  This song will make your soul cry. I'm amazed at the energy on this entire project, Maradah shines on the record "These streets" & "Get Serious".  "Prime the Beast" makes an appearance "This is the way", "We Up Next" & my one of my favorites "Hold My Own".  This project is complete & very relatable, especially to anyone who wants to hear some real raps.  "I been scrapping & grinding, I been waiting for timing", I love to hear artists speak what's really on their mind & it meshes well on a song.  "Moment WITH you" is a different vibe from most of the album but it's a perfect fit for the album.  Maradah just wants a moment.  The album concludes with "Can't let the world" & this is a song that I suggest everybody to play.  Maradah speaks on the enemy taking your soul, the cold world we living in, & not letting the world bring you down.  The 2nd verse on this song might just be the realist verse on this project or at least one of the realest.  It's gone have you thinking & reflecting.  "There is no happy endings, just a bunch of stories to tell...that's a fight 4 survival"

 

It's Got To Be About Love by the No Band Group

 It's Got To Be About Love by the No Band Group is one of those unforgettable country rock songs that will touch your soul when you hear it.  Brian Starling handles the vocals & Randy Lee White wrote this song to perfection.  Sometimes a song can capture your heart as soon as it comes on.  That's what happened with "It's got to be about love".  I really love the lyrics & the overall instrumentation.  The lyrics get vulnerable with lines about searching high & low for someone to call your own & being tired of being alone.  I'm sure a lot of people will be able to relate to this song.  This a song about searching & finding a true love which we all deserve & desire to find.  "When push comes to shove, it's got to be about love".

"Echoes" by The Anesthetic Youth is fulfilling!!!

     The Anesthetic Youth album "Echoes" is out & it's 10 songs of amazing music.  The albums pops off with "Needless Nostalgia" & the instrumentation on this song is superb. "Days like this, are like old memories.  When we can't resist, our own epiphanies, i'm a fan of songs with meaning & substance & that is what this song gives.  I also love the "Better Days" record by this four-piece group, but the record "Fortune and Fame" is one of my favorites on the entire project.  The lyrics are emotional, creative & catchy.  Sometimes a song title will catch my attention and draw me in, that's what happened with "Love won't tear us apart" & this song did not disappoint.  I must add also that the female vocals on these songs mesh so well together with amazing guitar play.  "Love Hate Repeat" is another one that I had on repeat for a while as well.  The sequence of songs from "Love Hate Repeat" all the way to "Infliction" go so well together.  Out of those in that sequence "Light Up" takes it over the top for me.  The powerful vocals & the rap part that is on there fits perfectly.  "Tell me your darkest thought.  Deep within your hateful mind.  Does it make you feel alright".  Amazing wordplay, amazing instrumental, superb vocals, I can say this "Echoes" project feels complete & is amazing.  

 

Sir-Vere releases PUSHING BEAT LAW PART 1

 SIR-VERE releases PUSHING BEAT LAW PART 1 & it's one of those creative projects that almost anyone can enjoy.  The first song I got to brag on is "This is heaven",  this is a song that feels good.  The instrumentation, the beat, & overall feel of the song does something to me.   I also like "My Mind (Sonale Mix)" as well.  I have an appreciation for great guitar play on a song these days & this is one of those ones.  "Hunger" is another one of those ones that I love on this project as well.  I can see me right now on the dance floor listening to this and zoned out, having the time of my life.  Sir-Vere & Wiccatron linked up and did something fantastic with "Electra Glide", it got that electric, sonic, mesmerizing feel to it.  "Invasion" is another one that I love.  It gives me a theme song feel, or maybe a wrestler's entrance music, or perhaps a sports team entering the court playing this.  All & All this project is full of amazing remixes, creativity, & dance floor mixes.  

Toney G drops that Narcotic Music

 When I heard the intro on this "Toney G" project "Narcotic Music", I knew I was in for something great.  This project did not disappoint, the track "Narc music" pops off with what I like to call reality rap.  Also for some reason, these words feel authentic.  Sometimes when you hear an artist, you can just automatically feel that everything that is being rapped about is authentic.  The beat on the song "Shit List" is perfect.  The keys, the way the bass is hitting is perfect.  While the beat is amazing, Toney G delivers great lyrics.  This is one of my favorites on the album.  This sounds like one of those albums that will motivate you to get up & get it.  I can also see myself counting a lot of 100 dollars bills to the song "Drug Money"... "when you touch a different type of paper, it make you feel different"...This project gives me east coast vibes mixed with some down south vibes & excellent lyricism.  "Letter to myself 2" is another track that I love on this project.  "niggaz heard a rumor, turnt they backs like they ain't know me"...this the type of bars you getting on this track so you can tell it's that reality rap, it's the real music, it's the words & lyrics that people need to hear and study. "Zone 6" is one of them hardcore, gritty beats that I love.  Toney G flows immaculately over the track.  "My azure" is a different vibe from everything else on the project & it's perfect.  Perfect beat, perfect bars.  This is one of the ones that the women will love & replay none stop on repeat.  Toney G gets vulnerable on this one & it came out amazing, especially on that last verse. On "When we cry", Toney G reflects & lets it all out on the track.  The wordplay, the concepts, the production, I got to say I love this project.  Toney G made it happen with this one!!! It's a full complete, project. 

San Diablo AllStars gave us "A Field Guide To Modern Trauma"

  San Diablo AllStars releases "A Field Guide To Modern Trauma" & it's refreshing & creative.   The project starts off with "Klepto" & it's a dope beat with some great vocals.  I love hear some raps that I can understand & vibe to as well.  The title of the next song "Devil's work" caught my attention & I knew they had to be talking about something of some substance; I was correct.  The AllStars delivered on this as well, everything meshes well together.  Sidenote The mixing and mastering of these songs sound amazing as well & that's always great to hear.  Diastro shows up on the track "Everybody" & it gives me a rock feel infused with hip-hop.  The bars are superb on this track as well.  The track "Say what" gives me that old school hip-hop feel but at the same time it's groovy.  It's the perfect track for a real MC!!! I can honestly say this is my favorite track on the project, it's so hip-hop & pure rap.  The skills are highlighted to the highest level on this track.  "Get Some" is another one of my favorites...and the first verse on this song is WHEWWWW!!!! PERFECT!!! The verses on this song go nice with this beat & I believe I hear a famous sample in the beat but i'm not sure.  Regardless, it's another great track.  The project also features John Risdon on the track "Boomstick", Natalie Dime shows up on "People Are Strange", & Blush is featured on the final track "Nothing song".  Overall this album is dope & it full of great talent, production, vocals, & different emotions & feels.  No song sounds like another song, everything is in it's own lane & the AllStars did a great job completing this project.  

This DRIFTWOOD EP is ravishing & amazing.

 Oleka releases the brand new EP "Driftwood".  From the opening song "Two Years", you can feel the energy & uptempo vibe that is sure to catch your attention.  This EP is compromised of four songs that mesh well together & makes a great cohesive project.  The follow up song is "The Manufactured Truth" & the title alone had my attention before the song even came on.  This one is another uptempo track, ravishing guitar play & it has a smoothness to it that I love.  "Pulse" is something serious...I love the intro of the song.  It's one of those songs that start off one way & once the beat drops the energy level is heightened.  This Driftwood EP is put together very well.  The EP ends with the track "Dead Echoes" & it's another one that will get you going once you press play.  I wish it was a few more songs on the project but at the same time this solid 4 is perfect.   The Driftwood EP is certainly something a project that I recommend all my metal finds to check out.  Even if you're not a big metal fan, the music is still great & can be appreciated by anybody.  

Driftwood (Spotify)

Jawja Boi Roy & Yank brings the "Vibes" on new song

 Jawja Boi Roy (JB Tho) & Yank bring the vibes on the new summer anthem.  The melodic vibe of this song is amazing.  This tune is one of the ones that people will have on repeat for awhile.  I can also say that this song feels good.  When a song feels good, sounds good, and the lyrics are fantastic like this...whewww...The song is available on all digital media outlets for streaming and downloading.  The official music video will be dropping in the upcoming weeks.  This song could easily line up to be at least one of the biggest songs of the summer.  JB Tho & Yank really did what needed to be done on this song. 

Opulence Osteen....Yessssss!!! Emily Misura!!!

 This "Opulence Osteen" is ingenious, innovative, & prolific.  It's one of those songs that's full of creativity of openness.  I love to hear a song that sounds refreshing & brilliant.  It's one of those songs that you really have to play over & over.  The uptempo flow of the song is catchy and has a bop to it.  I'm also a fan of an instrumental with some unique sounds while hearing some great rapping.  "Salvation ain't free"....The only problem I have with the song is that I wish it was longer.  With the different flows & eclectic beat, I could have listened to a few more minutes of this.  "I can't stop smiling, i'm so fucking blessed. I can't stop smiling, i'm money obsessed.  Give me all your wealth, even if you're poor. Give me all your wealth, or i'll open hell's door".....I can't lie the last few bars of the song is so deep & makes me think about a lot.  A song that's uptempo like this, can make me bob my head & think at the same time is usually a great song for me.  If you really listen to the song, you can see where Emily is going with it.  Even if you have to rewind and pay attention closely.  Emily Misura delivered on this song.  

Happy days will be back, check out this release by Ntdunyett

  Words have power & we should all be careful about how we use our words.  Ntdunyett releases "Happy Days Aren't Here Again" & this is a song that you really have to focus on the words.  Words & wordplay are very important to songs in my opinion so this is one that I feel deeply.  He is speaking on some deep thoughts about how he feels & what he goes through.  If you really sit down and pay attention to the words then I promise you will feel it.  We all out here are ready to win again.  Mental health is important to us all & everyone around us.  I hope we all have Happy Days again in our future if you're not having them right now.  Happy days will be back!!! This is poetry, this is rap, this brilliant, this is vulnerable, & this is amazing.  

New music from Matthew Moody

 Matthew Moody releases his new song.  I can see a bright future for Matthew Moody as he releases more music in the near future.  He will surely be a force to be reckoned with in this music industry if he his consistent & creative.  I highly suggest you check out his music & everything else that's connected to Matthew Moody.  The song is "Take another hit" is one of those songs that everyone will love.  The amazing voice effects & smooth instrumentation mesh well together.  The hook is catchy & surely will have you repeating it on the regular.  The 2nd verse on this song is perfection & I had to rewind it half way through.  This is one of those songs that I highly suggest that you check out as soon as you finish reading this. 

https://soundcloud.com/matthew-moody/td36s20/s-PCxu4HoJB1y

 

This Can't Do Anything Right album is fantasic, I promise!!!!

 This Can't Do Anything Right album by Echo Strike is fantastic.  14 songs of greatness that I feel like any & everyone can enjoy.  The title track "Can't do anything right" is the album opener & it instantly sets the mood.  The song feels like an apology, while asking questions & having thoughts of self not being able to do anything right.  "Good as gone" is another one of my favorites on the album that I truly can relate to.  The vocals on "In my head" are superb & is full of emotion.  Sometimes you can hear a song and you can really feel the lyrics & this is one of those songs.  "Nice to see you, do you remember what it's like to look into my eyes"...this song "Hello" might just be my favorite on the entire album because of the words.  The songwriting on the song is impeccable.  "I think about you every day & in my life feels lonely, why don't you come back to me & give it another try"...when an artist is singing these type of lyrics, you can tell these lyrics had to come from a deep place & every word is meant.  To be honest, I dropped a few tears listening to this one as I was thinking about a previous relationship.  "Dagger" is one of those smooth songs that I like...the vibe of this song is amazing.  "I think it's time to say goodbye, but baby I gave it a try", with lyrics like this you can kind of tell the direction of the song "Dagger".  The sequencing of the songs on this project is perfect as well.  "Rest my case" is one of the top songs on this project as well.  The project closes with song "Reset my soul" and it is the correct way to end it.  Sometimes in life we all need to reset our soul...take care of soul...and protect our soul always.  All & all this project is great.  The more that I played it, the better it sounded.   Great songwriting & a lot of these songs will touch your soul.  

Echo Strike - Can't Do Anything Right (LINK)

Rockstar Major - Say My Name.....snapping!!!! It's worth the download/purchase

 Rockstar Major releases "Say My Name"!!!! The record "Partyyy" is that vibe!!! The beat is infectious.  This song really makes me want to party.  This song has the elements of a great party song.  "Strip club on fire, where the cash at", this is my type of lyrics right here when I want to party.  "Drop 60 on em like Mike, this yo last dance", yesss this is one of my favorites on the entire EP.  I also love the "Say my name", from the beginning of the song that gives me the Texas chopped n screwed feel to the beat dropping & I hear the Ginuwine inspiration on it.  This is perfection & so refreshing!!! "I aim above the rim like Birdie, drop 30 on yo azz Steph Curry"...I love the lyrical wordplay and dope production.  The flow on this "Grave Diggers" record is amazing.  I'm a fan of real bars & rappers who you can tell take pride in their craft.  I love it!! It's something about this "Reup" record that touches my soul as well.  I think it may be the hook that touched my soul instantly.  "Can't spend no money today, I gotta reup".  Also this "Cross Me" record is a different vibe from everything else on the project & it fits perfectly.  Cross me speaks on real life situations when dealing with people that almost anyone can relate to.  With the catchy hooks, dope production, & superb lyrics...I can say Rockstar Major released a great project.  This EP is worth the download/purchase.  

 

Makings - Upside down, this is dope!!!!

Makings the 6-piece juggernaut of a band releases their brand new hit "Upside Down".  These guys makes a record that feels good & has an addictive beat.  I can see myself dancing and pumping fist to this song in a bar/club while having the time of my life.  The hook is so infectious & the beat rides.  The breakdown in the middle of the song is perfection, this is one of those songs that you will have to play over & over.  I can't wait until this band hits the road & performs this.  I can already see the crowd going crazy.  The band members are Rick, Cairon, Julieanna, Raul, Paddy, and Barry.  They all collectively got together & created a masterpiece on "Upside Down".

 

Band Bio and links
www.makingsmusic.com
www.twitter.com/makingsofficial
www.facebook.com/makingsofficial
www.instagram.com/makingsofficial
www.youtube.com/user/MakingsOfficial

I MISS YOU - R&B MIX - 30 Minutes With Holla | 90s R&B & 00s | COPE

Injustice: The chronicles of DJ K.y.D (Album)

 Injustice: The chronicles of DJ K.y.D. is something that feels good to the soul.  The album opens up with "Guess who's back" & KyD Kahlil attacks the beat literally on this song & you can tell he has some stuff to say.  "I'm riding with a smile because I think of you", the next track is "The ride after" & KyD is expressing himself to a woman & speaking on how he feel.  "In a castle" is one of my favorites.  This song gives me a Juicy J/Three Six Mafia feel mixed with a 2022 vibe.  KyD also has a distinctive voice & that's always a great thing to have if you're a musician.  "Moonshine" is one of the ones that's dedicated to the women & I can see the women loving this one & going crazy over it.  Tony Blonko makes an appearance on "Fiya" & this song has the perfect name because it's really the description of the song.  "By any means i'mma touch paper, fuck haters"..."Jealousy" is a stand out track as well on the project.  I also love the song "Eyes Up", KyD touches on losing someone that he loved.  As he races through his memories, I can't help but think of some of people that I have lost.   When a song touches your soul like this, I feel like the artist made a perfect song.  Also when a rapper can express their raw emotions without holding nothing back is always refreshing.  "The pain cuts deep like it was shinobi".  KyD Kahlil dropped a quality project with excellent lyrical content.  DOPE!

 

TenOUTOFTEN by MLK X A1 JOVI

       TenOUTOFTEN by MLK X A1 JOVI is some of that hard ass rap that I love to hear.  A dope ass beat over some refreshing lyrics.  The video gives me that gritty hip-hop feel.  This is one of those songs that you have to repeat & the beat is addictive.  Top tier production always enhances a song for me.  I'm looking forward to hearing more music from this collective.  "1 for the money, 2 for the shows, 3 just for nothing & 4 for fuck the hoes"...from the beginning of the song I could tell what type of vibe this song was going to be on & I loved it.  "Not gone stop this wave until i'm coast to coasting"...I can hear lots of potential & the chemistry on this song is evident.  "Dawg you not about your money, put a muzzle on this shit", all in all this is a song that I believe everyone will enjoy.  Once you run across some rappers with a promising future like this, it's a must to stay connected to their careers & to stay tuned in to their progress through out this rap industry. 

 

Check out the video below

TenOUTOFTEN (MUSIC VIDEO) 

 

 

 

 

S.P.O.T. released a high quality project "The Ladies Edition"

 A dope album!!! Dope lyrics!!! Super super dope production!!! The Ladies Edition by S.P.O.T.!!! The album features special guest appearances by Louie Rich & Moe Flava. The overall feel of this album is nostalgic & it's refreshing.  I'm always down to hear an album or a song that is full of substance.  Songs that sound like an artist had an idea & put the most effort possible into the song.  "Room Service" is one of those songs that is perfect.  I got to be honest, I Had to restart this song 3 times.  When I feel a song in my soul, I have to play it over & over. "Men got feelings too"... The beat on "Every night" is great!!!! The 1st verse on this song is top tier.  "Never miss a good thing till it's gone, hold on to what you got" while listening to this album you can tell S.P.O.T. has been through a lot of ups & downs.  Another one of my favorites on this project is "Whatever it takes", awwwmann I love this.  I feel like the production is perfect.  Also the woman that is speaking on this song is touching my soul & speaking some things that need to be spoke & heard.  "We just wanna be great, I do whatever it takes"...."Never tell me that i'm right, when you know i'm wrong", it's lines like this on the album that feel so authentic and relatable.  Louie Rich joins S.P.O.T. on the record "Salute" & this is another one with dope production.  Some of that production where you can tell the song will be hard before you even hear the words on it.  "Ensure the world keeps revolving, it's yours, ain't no denying".  If you're a fan of pure dope music then this is the album to hear.  Songs with meaning...great production...great vibes & great artistry.  S.P.O.T. released a great one with this.  

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http://www.down2earthrecords.com

 

Letter To You Stepdad by Old Man Brandon

 A lot of times a song title will catch my attention & instantly draw me to a song.  Old Man Brandon releases "Letter to you stepdad"...this song is so powerful, raw, and emotional.  The production is perfect as well.  Old Man Brandon is speaking on his past life situations that's so crushing to hear.  He raps about abuse & his step dad trying to peer pressure into him something so terrible.  Old Man Brandon is man up to forgive his step dad for all of the things he has done.  It takes a real man to record something like this and speak on it.  I would be surprised if Old Man Brandon wasn't crying while writing or recording this song.  "So many years I wished you hell, but today I wish you joy".  I can't even imagine a man beating on my mother & to hear his story is tough.  I wish Old Man Brandon nothing but success & positive energy forever.  This song is guaranteed to touch your soul I promise.  Listen closely!!! Brandon did what needed to be done on this song.  I love it.  Stay prayed up, stay blessed!!!

The album "Soldier Of God" by Old Man Brandon drops 04/08/22

 

 

 

 

Allan Ertman & this great instrumental album

 Allan Ertman released the instrumental album "Begun" & it's refreshing to hear.  I love to hear instrumentals that sound good throughout the song & it makes you feel emotions.  One of my favorite instrumentals on the project is "Dance Yourself Away"...I must admit that's the perfect title for that instrumental because that's exactly what it makes you want to do.  It feels like any and everybody can dance to this with no worries while having a good time.  "That's what friends are for" feels good!!!! It's one of those instrumentals that puts you in a good mood...almost in a celebratory mode as well.  This might be my favorite on the project because I want to play it over and over....and over.  The uptempo feel of "Beat 19" gets your head nodding as soon as it comes on.  The beginning of "Scoop" gives me a hip-hop feel mixed with an eclectic feel.  I love the vibe of this one as well, this is another instrumental that makes you feel good once you hear it.  Kudos & much respect to Allan Ertman on releasing a very great instrumental album.  

Ste Kelly embarks on solo journey with 'Bad News Best Forgotten'

 Ste Kelly releases "Bad News Best Forgotten" & it's simply amazing.  Ste is an Irish singer & songwriter.  He is also the founder and vocalist for Dublin based rock band RAGLANS.  The album starts off with "Ok Omen" & I instantly had to put this on repeat for a few times.  It's a great way to start the album off & it had me wondering what the rest of the 12 track album would sound like.  The groove on "Simpatico" is marvelous.  It's one of those songs that feels good & makes me sway from side to side & it has that head nod effect. "Barking up the right tree, Looking underneath your bed, Beware of the enemy, Living inside your head"...  Once I saw the title "All the trouble i've caused", I knew this song had to be something that was gone be special.  "Losing streak" is another song on the album that I love.  A song with a message in it will always catch my attention.  "All I know is nothing at all", "Taste the sunrise" is another one of those feel good songs that you can turn the volume up to the max and just enjoy the greatness of the record.  "Give it up, get over it, let it go"....that song, that message, this song is perfection.  "It's someone else's turn to watch their fire burn", I loveeeeee this song.  The songwriting on this song is top notch.  Then to end the project with "All things must end" is the perfect way to close it out.  This album was sequenced to perfection.  Ste Kelly is embarking on his solo journey with this project & it's something special. The album is available exclusively at Stephens website and record label/virtual music store Maybe Vagrant Records.

 

"Claude Borges" - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

 I definitely love when something fresh & different comes across my desk.  Today I had the pleasure of running across "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" by Claude Borges.  This is something special and displays high level of talent & it feels complete.  Sometimes I hear a song and it just sounds like a song.  "Smoke gets in your eyes" sounds full & complete.  I dare to say the song is perfect.  I feel like the vibe of the song was captured with the production and the vocal ability.  This song is a rendition to the phenomenal hit from the 60’s by the Platters. "When your heart's on fire. You must realize, Smoke gets in your eyes". I love to hear a song that's deeper than just the instrumentation and vocals.  This is a song with meaning & makes me think about a past relationship.  Claude Borges delivered on this rendition & i'm looking forward to hearing more music real soon.

New Music Coming Soon — 4/22/2022

 https://officialclaudeborges.com

https://claudeborges.hearnow.com/smoke-gets-in-your-eyes

 

 

Karma Town impresses me on "Oh No"

 This bass line, these lyrics, the beat, it feels good!!! Karma town releases their brand new song "Oh No" and it's full of emotion, vibes, & memories for me.  When a song touches your soul, you know it's good forever.  Karma town did what needed to be done and captured everything that needed to be captured.  The music video for "Oh No" is amazing as well but that's not important right now....this song is powerful and everything is produced and mixed perferctly.  Maor Moyal handles the lyrics, melody & all of the vocals.  While Ben Shopen handled the mixing.  This is song that is full of feeling.  Now I can't help but to play this song over & over & over.  I hate when I do that but today will be one of those days.  "Life's been going slow since you left me all alone"... At this rate right here, i'll check out everything from Karma Town because this first impression was amazing & I absolutely love this song.  Oh No!!! Listen to it & soak up the greatness.  

https://open.spotify.com/track/2GbLDUBEV4XVzQ2FE6GqKr?si=XE42YgfLQNKBix7W0qvM7g

https://youtu.be/u3XRKntjgiQ

Brook Dawg & HSB Ken shine on "You don't know my story"

     When a rap song comes out with this much soul and truth to it, it's only right that you have to play it a few times back to back after the first listen.  I had to give this song a listen in the headphones, in the car, in the shower, while I was having a drink & while I was in the car ride.  This is song is pretty much spiritual and Brook Dawg did what needed to be done on the verses.  HSB Ken shines on the hook & it takes the song to another level with his vocal ability and soulful voice.  The song is produced by super producer Nyght Ryder. You can hear the pain, the hurt, and the seriousness in Brook Dawg verses.  I can admit the 2nd verse on this song brought tears to my eyes and I had to hold back the tears for a minute.  Some of the 2nd verse is like a dedication to his mother....many of the things he has saying to his mother I have thought or said to my mother before.  If I must say so, this song is a perfect 10/10.  Hopefully when Brook Dawg is released from jail, he will shoot a music video to this one because this is a special song right here.  The family aspect Brook speaks on is touching and revealing.  "Ma, i'm sorry for all the shit I put you through, you raised me right, prayed for me at night, didn't turn your back, I fuck with you. Ma please forgive me for all this pain, yeah it's fucked up, I fucked up, you didn't raise me this way. U taught me to keep my faith, hit my knees and pray, get my bread, keep my head up, & keep niggaz out my face"....anytime an artist is vulnerable enough to rap lyrics as deep as this, you have to appreciate it & salute that artist.  Yall don't know my story, yall don't know my grind. FREE BROOK!!!!

 

 

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/track/2IBFIKBlN5gaA4XGOFGDxi?si=a87c522f2de248ce

APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/us/album/yall-dont-know-my-story-feat-hsb-ken/1610312152?i=1610312154

J-Rod Brown did it his way!!!

 This feels like a dope motion picture!!!! J-Rod Brown releases "My Way" featuring Iva Joe & Gr3ys0n and it's refreshing and it sounds good.  The beginning of the song alone gave me chills and built my anticipation level.  J-Rod didn't let me down at all with this song right here.  "What if world domination brought world peace, would you submit"...whenever you hear a rapper start his verse off with something like that, you should already know the song is going to be crazy.  This is what I call that real rap and it's over a dope rap beat.  These guys on this track are certainly rapping on varsity levels.  "Your way or highway, my lane always been straight".  Another wonderful thing about this song is that every verse sounds good...the length of the song is great...the feel of the song is great...the subject matter is great.  J-Rod Brown, Iva Joe, & Gr3ys0n really did what needed to be done on this song.  I will be playing this song for a long time right here.  DOPE!

 

LINK: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jrodbrown/my-way-feat-iva-joe--gr3ys0n

Love Lies Cold by Julience....amazing!!!

 "Love lies cold" by Julience is something infectious, contagious, & vibrant.  I definitely love the instrumentation & the cohesiveness of the guitars and lyrics.  I'm also always a fan of some great guitar play and some drums & that's exactly what you're getting on "Love lies cold".  Julience captures my attention from the very start of the song & I can admit half way through the song I had to start it over because it sounded so amazing.  The beginning of the song gives me a feel like none other...almost like a super hero or this should be my theme song or something of that nature.  "In the darkness we're lovers baby but in the streets our love lies cold, i'm still waiting for something better from you", this is pretty much a song about being between a rock & a hard place, passion & hate, & a relationship that's too hot to handle. All & all this is one of the best songs of the year.  High quality lyrics, high quality instrumentation, and high quality feels.  This is a timeless song by Julience that will never get old.  

Welcome to Tha Cream!!! These songs feel good!!!!

   The nostalgic feeling I got when I heard the first song on the project sparked my interest.  "Every man I know done took chances, especially if he building finances".  This is my type of rap & it's always a blessing to hear.  Welcome to Tha Cream!!! THE CA$HLIFE!!! "Addiction" is song number two and I love the way the beat is knocking and I can relate to the lyrics.  You can hear the authentic-ness in the verses.  The real ones will be able to relate to this project.  "Part Time Grinders" is another track that is super dope and relatable.  The beat and the wordplay mesh so good together.  This "Rozay Mindframe" feels so good.  I had to put this one on repeat for almost 30 minutes.  "When you come from the bottom, yeah the journey the blessing".  This song here is simply perfection & the vibe is immaculate.  If someone can tell me they don't feel this song then I don't want to be around that person.  "Figures" is one of those groovy beats that got the replay factor as well.  This one makes me want to get in my car and take a drive around the city with it blasting at ignorant levels.  The story telling on the song "Visions" is top tier & shows excellent rap skills.  "The streets ain't built for no weakness, surrounded by the wicked & these demons".  Another line that caught me was "don't think your ass immortal from the trail & error".  With the last song being another hard song "Final Words", I can say that this project is one of the best of the year.  Everything you need to hear & desire to hear is in this collection of songs.  Top tier rapping, dope production, different subject matters, & creativity.  Ahhyesss!!! Welcome to Tha Cream!!!! 

Artist - THE CA$HLIFE

Album titled: CREAM 222. : Cashlife Muzik vol 1

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7Mb2GhTBv4VukJEJnncL2W?si=GQOyT4V2SY2T6xzhXQccUQ

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/cream-222-cashlife-muzik-vol-1/1609401934

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mo6wESG5AVv8b2gwIUG_nO0WsMhTlwY-M

I'm Happy In My Gloom, the new dope project

 This "Happy in my gloom" album by Rapn Frizzy is simply dope. The intro track "Happy in my gloom" is remarkable. I love the beat change towards the end & it gives me those real hip-hop vibes that I grew up on. The production on this album is handled by 1bart, Anthony Maidona and Amaze88. "Bananas" f. Cartel Cardo starts off with something that sounds like a xylophone & I love it. I love the aggressiveness of the lyrics & the wordplay. "Grayscale" is one of those tracks where Rapn Frizzy gets in his introspective bag & this is a stand out track. Jodah Feenom shows up on "Luncheon" & this is one that's going to rattle your speakers. "I need a luncheon". I can see me bouncing to this one in the club on a good Friday night with a drink in my hand. Judah Feenom's verse is exceptional by the way!! Madison Root makes an appearance on "Skin" and this is another one that I believe most people will enjoy. "Company Style" is a feel good, fun, and upbeat song. This features Judah Feenom & Mr. Muthafuckin Exquire. "I made her sleep on the couch, company style". I can honestly say this might be the best song on the project. The catchy hook, the beat, and every verse is perfect. "Swag girl vs Business woman" is another one that I can vibe to as well. Overall this "Happy in my gloom" project is cohesive & musical. I highly suggest you check this one out by Rapn Frizzy.

 

 

GROWTH by JOE GLASS III

   This "GROWTH" project by Joe Glass III is invigorating & fascinating.  Everything about all of these songs are refreshing & different.  Everything pops off with "Reason" & it's certainly a vibe.  After that is "Dirt" but let's get into track #3 which is "LUV".  It's something so soulful about "LUV" and at the same time it's eclectic. The way that bass is dropping on "HAD" puts a smile on my face since i'm a big fan of bass on almost every song I hear.  It's something special about "Sprout", I don't know if it's the horns at the beginning or just how smooth the beat is overall.  "Growth" sounds and feels like something i'm supposed to hear while i'm on an island while sipping something nice & enjoying a view.  "Gardens" give me a cool jazz, hip-hop vibe.  I wouldn't mind seeing this performed somewhere in real life so I can enjoy it in the physical.  This "So Far" is probably easily my favorite on the project.  When a song catches my attention like this one did at the beginning it's usually a great song & that is the case with this song.  This one is so smooth, clean, and groovy.  I love it!!!! "It's Okay" is one of those feel good songs that's addictive and it has a high replay factor.  I'm always a fan of hearing songs that got a lot of soul in them and "Green" is one of those songs.  From the horns, the vocals, the old school feel....something about it takes me to the 70's & I don't even know much about the 70's because I wasn't born but this song is one of those songs for sure.  Without a doubt this "GROWTH" project is multifaceted, exhilarating, and is dope to hear.  Pretty much everything on here sounds different from the track before or after so I feel like it's something for everybody on this "GROWTH" masterpiece by Joe Glass III.  

I want to know WHAT WOULD PETTY DO / 89 Mojo

 89 Mojo releases "What Would Petty Do" & it's amazing. The first word that came to my mind when it came on was "groovy"...the beat is so groovy and smooth so my attention is captured very quickly.  This is one of those feel good songs that I can hear and see the whole bar dancing and singing to it as it plays after a long week of work.  This is song is a vibe and it's catchy as well.  I have to admit, I have been wondering "What would petty do" before so I absolutely feel this song.  I love the lyrics & I can relate to every single line.  I don't know who is playing this guitar on this song but GOD it's amazing.  All in all., this song sounds well produced & well written.  This is one of those songs that every one can feel & play out loud.  I wouldn't mind watching 89 Mojo perform this live somewhere real soon.  Put it on repeat!!!

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