Review after the jump. On the heels of her latest single, “I Bet,” and her publicized breakup with Future–and potential rebound in Russell Wilson (#IWishICared)–Ciara returns to the music scene after with Jackie. The album starts off pretty dramatically, and then delves into what you’d expect from Ciara. We’re given bouncy beats, sexual energy out the […]
Read more@SirElijahBlake x @DeJLoaf – "I Just Wanna (Remix)"
Elijah Burke is an artist you should know. And, no, I’m not just saying that because other outlets have said such. Since I first heard dude do the chorus on “Presidential” off of GFID, I was like “oh, aight. He writes and he sings. He’s gonna make some moves.” Fast forward to today and we’ve […]
Read moreLate Night Movie Show (Independent)
In this world, you’re often given a choice. Either you can stew on negativity or take what you have to turn the page and bring about some sort of positive change. And while many cliches come to mind (you can’t make a cake without breaking some eggs is one of my favorites), it’s true that […]
Read more300 Words or Less Review: Young Thug – Barter 6
Review after the jump… So, last Thursday, we were given the most controversial, most thought-provoking album (screw everything else: it’s an album, just like IYRTITL is an album) this year that isn’t named To Pimp a Butterfly. The sarcasm is strong in this one. If you’re going into this album expecting some sort of savant moments that crown Thugger […]
Read moreThe Medicine Man
My mother was a “legalized junkie.” Her words, not mine. What that meant, of course, is that she was on so many pills (many with synergistic effects and the ability to have you floating like Deepak Chopra) for her anxiety, bipolar, back pain, heart issues, etc., that it was like she was a junkie. She […]
Read moreAn Interview with DJ Heat, Part Two
For Part One of the interview, please click here. Part two is after the jump. SOTB!!!: What are your thoughts on so many younger (and some older) artists mixing drugs together and relishing in it? I know it’s not really a new thing, but it seems more pronounced now than even in the heyday of […]
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