Everything about this track is absolutely amazing. It’s so smooth combined with some serious Jazz vibes. Lana adds a haunting feel to the already amazing song, and I definitely can’t wait for Bobby Womacks new album to come out, from what I have heard so far its going to be amazing!
NEW MUSIC: SBTRKT – Gamelena
One of my favorite producers of the last year, SBTRKT, is back with a new track! While it may be just a demo, rumor has it that he is busy working on a follow up album, so I’m glad to see he has been keeping busy. I loved his previous album and this track is following the same pattern so I’m sure whatever he comes up with will be genius!
NEW MUSIC: Nicki Minaj – Pound The Alarm
While this isn’t ‘new’ music, this will be the ‘rappers’ newest UK single, and it’s new to me because I didn’t give her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album the time of day to reach my ears. This track is definitely miles better than the basic ‘Starships’, and she lives up to her actual title and throws a couple of rap verses in there, which she kills. The beat is definitely much more intense, and I hate to say it, but while this track isn’t nearly as good as her potential, she already sold out to the business and if this is going to be a single, at least it’s listenable
ALBUM STREAM: Alt-J – An Awesome Wave
First fell in love with Alt-J after hearing the bass hitting ‘Fitzpleasure’, and now he is back with a full free stream of his just as amazing album.An Awesome Waveis so good, its sound is pretty continuous throughout, with some dubstep influences but mainly just an all out electronic feel to it. His voice is unique, a bit like Alex Clare without the added rasp. After giving it a full listen through, it will definitely be worth the purchase.
An Awesome Waveis due out May 28th!
Listen below!
NEW MUSIC: Jordin Sparks & Whitney Houston – Celebrate
The legend Whitney Houston had just filmed a movie right before her untimely passing, and the single from the soundtrack has been leaked. This is the last song she ever recorded, and its definitely bitter sweet. She sounds great here, and it just shows how much potential she still had. The up-beat, feel good song is just perfect for the 2 of them to duet on, while its mostly Sparks on the track, its definitely nice to hear some of what Whitney still had.
R.I.P
2012 Billboard Music Award Performances
This year was definitely interesting as far as performances go. The trend of female slayers continues, as both Carrie Underwood and Nelly Furtado took the awards for best performances. Goodie Mob definitely gave some points to the guys performances by slaying the EPIC ‘Fight To Win’ track, aside from the awkward one legged dancer they had.
While Justin Bieber is still trying to make ‘swaggie’ happen and Usher, while putting on a decent performance, is still promoting his Street Fighter dance track ‘Scream’. Chris Brown mimes the whole song while putting on a amazing dance number, but lets be honest, we have seen what he can do and we would like him to progress a little more.
Check out the performances below!
NEW VIDEO: Alpines – Empire
This song is so epic, and I’m so glad to see its video is just as epic. I haven’t heard much of the Alpines, but after hearing this song and seeing this video they are definitely ones to look out for.
Repeat.
NEW MUSIC: Jhene Aiko – 2 Seconds
The R&B singer Jhene Aiko is coming back stronger and stronger each time. This new release is a smooth R&B track that just flows perfectly, while her vocals might not be the best, she makes it work so perfectly. While it may not be her best, this definitely is a step in the right direction and I can’t wait to hear her next mixtape and single which are both to be released soon!
NEW MUSIC: Cocaine 80’s – Queen To Be
Super group Cocaine 80’s have returned with a soulful new track titled ‘ Queen To Be’. If you know Cocaine 80’s you will love this track, and if you don’t you will be a fan after listening to it. The track basically screams soul and smooth vibes, and it is absolutely amazing. It definitely has a Weeknd vibe or Frank Ocean sounding vocals to it. It is just good all over.
Listen below!
Thanks to Pinboard for the stream/downlod
NEW MUSIC: Chris Brown – Don’t Wake Me Up (Prod. Benny Benassi)
A little slow on this post, but I just never gave it the time to listen to it. Now that I have, I have to say Chris Brown & Benassi is a pretty awesome combination. With this track off his upcoming album Fortune, he rides the Benassi dance beat once again. I absolutely loved ‘Beautiful People’ and while this is definitely not as good, it does have a certain quality that I can’t get away from.
Chris shows off his auto-tune skills, which is the only bad part about it, but the beat makes up for that. Just another fun club/dance song to throw in to the mix.Fortuneis shaping up to be a pretty random album, and while the tracks have mostly been a miss, some of them have grown (“Turn Up The Music”), and I’m sure this one will be a pretty big hit too.
Take a listen below!
Long Live Music 