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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