Loosie: Drake – Headlines
I’ve been a longtime fan of Drake’s music since Comeback Season (I won’t front like I’ve been listening since Room for Improvement). After So Far Gone, I can’t say that I completely agree with the direction that Drake’s been taking with his music, but overall I am looking forward to his sophomore effort “Take Care”. … Read more
Artist Spotlight: Jhene Aiko
If you ran into me a year ago and asked what R&B I was listening to, I would either not have an answer or just rattle off whatever R&B track may have been big on the radio at the time. In 2011, R&B releases have been vying for the top spots in my favorite albums … Read more
Video: Stalley – Pound
Out of all the artists to come into the spotlight in the last year or so, Stalley is near the top of my list. The recent Maybach Music Group signee has kept busy since Lincoln Way Nights by dropping remixes, new tracks and videos. Stalley released the video to “Pound” a few weeks ago and … Read more
Brand Spotlight: Plugged Headphones
Plugged Headphones is a headphone brand that plans to release headphones that draw on influences from the streetwear and sneaker collector markets. They are a hybrid of brands such as SkullCandy and Beats by Dre through the fact that they are fashionable, have superior audio quality and will be sold at an affordable price point. … Read more
Video: ASAP Rocky – Purple Swag
A lot has changed since our first post on ASAP Rocky over a month ago. Rocky dropped the video for Purple Swag and the internets went crazy. Watch the video below and be on the lookout for the Peso video coming soon. If you like what you see/hear, click the ASAP Rocky tag below and … Read more
Brand Spotlight: The Hundreds
The Hundreds is a clothing brand that embodies California, specifically Los Angeles, culture. Now in its 8th year, The Hundreds shows no sign of slowing down. What started as a company that produced a few t-shirts each season, has now grown into a line with footwear, eyewear, and denim to name just a few additions … Read more
The Weeknd – House of Balloons
There’s not really much to say here: This mixtape is one of the best I’ve heard this year. The Weeknd (the alias used by singer Abel Tesfaye) has created the soundtrack for the misguided youth of today. Take a listen in the streaming player below: Latest tracks by The_Weeknd
Frank Ocean vs. Bridget Kelly: Thinking About You/Forever
How To Make It In America The Music Industry. That’s what every aspiring singer, songwriter, etc. tries to figure out. It could happen off one YouTube video. Ask recent Cool & Dre signee, Don Trip, whose track “Letter To My Son” (though uploaded in 2009) recently found its way to the hip-hop blogosphere and put his … Read more
Revisiting: Theophilus London – Humdrum Town
“I ain’t doing this for a check or fame This right here is to relieve my pain Revive all the ears that hear the same” When Theophilus London released the updated version of “Hum Drum” in late 2009, I reluctantly took a listen. I had heard of Theophilus London before but I didn’t exactly have … Read more
Jesse Boykins III – Way Of A Wayfarer EP
I took a chance on listening to Way Of A Wayfarer when I saw a retweet on my timeline and I’m glad I took the chance to listen. A bit of “normal” R&B to listen to as opposed to Frank Ocean’s “Nostalgia, Ultra” and The Weekend’s “House of Balloons” Give it a listen in the … Read more