The Toronto rapper Drake comes through with his second record of the week as promised and goes the R&B route. For this slow melodic record drake gets some help from singer/songwriter James Fauntleroy (of Cocaine 80's) as he throws in the chorus of Destiny's Child's hit "Say My Name." Some will remember this song being performed back at OVO Fest in 2012, Drake’s third studio album Nothing Was the Same is due this summer. Play Drake on...
![Frank Ocean - 'Lost' [Video]](/thumbs/post/485x231/RP1v913.png)
In hindsight, Frank Ocean’s channel ORANGE stands as the sonic representation of a generation in a genre that had all but lost its soul (no pun intended). The further we get from its genesis, the more we will come to appreciate its subtle storytelling, its often gender-ambiguous themes, and its liberal sensibilities. It seems appropriate, then, that we get a chance to revisit it after nearly eight months of marinating. One of the less openly celebrated tracks from the highly acclaimed project, “Lost”, finally...
![Cassie - RockaByeBaby [Mixtape]](/thumbs/post/320x152/keuTRDJ.png)
Just the other day, a friend of mine showed me all of Cassie's albums with the same aesthetic of The Weeknd's cover art. Apparently, she's had a series of those (I've still not listened to any). Today, I realized Cassie released a free mixtape on DatPiff a couple of days ago. It's called...
It's a special moment when two talents on the level of Miguel and Kendrick Lamar come together. While the original “How Many Drinks” was sensual enough by itself, the little oomph that Kendrick brought with his verse puts the whole song onto another level. With his addition, Kendrick brings a...
Talib Kweli is putting the finishing touches on his upcoming album Prisoner of Conscious, which is due out on April 23rd. And, we have all come to appreciate and expect Talib to raise the bar in regards to original content that showcases depth and thought. But, I think this new track is a bit...
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the name, Rochelle Jordan is an R&B songstress from Toronto, whose unique take on the genre captured my ears and my imagination. The first time I heard of Rochelle, was when she appeared on Red Bull's youtube 'Hashtag$' series, in the episode...
When new artists arise, it's sometimes tough to buy into their sound, as it usually takes multiple listens to realize if you truly appreciate their music, or if they will be swept under the rug for the time being. With Project Maldonado's music, there is a depth that comes from experience with...
If music is an experience, then Michigan-based beat designer, αtμ has been creating more than music since we first heard his work. This past week he released his newest project, Pictures on Silence. The thing you should know about his work is that it isn't just undulating noise or loose change...
![Rochelle Jordan - Pressure [Album]](/thumbs/post/320x152/rochelle-jordan.png)
![αtμ - Pictures on Silence [EP]](/thumbs/post/320x152/girl-bed1.png)
