Ok, let me put ANYONE who has aspirations of making a hit song on to game:
1)A GOOD hook will make an ENTIRE SONG,
2) Strong hooks are the reason that many of ur current artist(i.e. Ray J) even have a career at the moment,
and
3) Pleasure P (formerly of Pretty Ricky) is a hook-man extrordinaire, his solo songs suck, but his hooks are FIRE...
Artist like Trey Songz, Lloyd, and The Dream are 3 of the most sought after for a good hook
"Power of the hook" is demonstrated by the aformentioned Pleasure P on these to NEW joints. As camera phone-ish as the above pic looks, is how local these Florida rappers are, but nonetheless, they are blessed with a good hook, which means they may actually get some radio play.
New Breed ft Flo-rida and Pleasure P- One Night HOTT
Dunk Ryders ft Pleasure P- Meeting in my bedroom HOTTT
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Power of the hook man
Maino ft. Swizz Beatz, T.I., Plies, Jadakiss & Fabolous- Hi Hater remix
LAX confirmed tracklist
Looks like The Game isn't holding anything back on this, just based off the feature list....Im really anticipating Aug 26th!
Tyga ft Lil Wayne and Rich Boy- Coconut Juice Remix
New-comer Tyga grabs Weezy and Ruch Boy for the remix of his first single "Coconut Juice." Haven't really listened to Tyga's stuff that much yet, but it seems like he might have a little talent. Looking forward to seeing if Tyga, who is signed to Young Money Entertainment, can live up to the hype stations like MTV are giving him...Nice little jam right here, check it
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Ryan Leslie
Really starting to anticipate R-Les' debut album set to drop in September. As mentioned in previous posts, homeboys style is just SO original, and he really illustrates what it means to be an artist; while he is not the greatest singer, his r&b/hip hop/rock/jazz/techno style is creative enough to compensate. Check these two new joints out and look out for more new Ryan Leslie joints from ur #1 get right source, P&L On THE ROCS!!!
Sean Garrett Rick Ross- Six in the morning (Remix)
Yung Berg ft Cap-1 and Hunnit Grand- Just for the Freaks
Well if nothing else he sure does choose some hot production... Guess I'll apologize for hating on him... because that The Business joint is fire too
Lloyd- Let me Know
Let Me Know
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Put On remix ft Jay-Z
Tuesday clutter....Cassie ft Lil Wayne- Official Girl
A Cassie song usually wouln't get a second look from me, but in this case, the Wayne feature helps her case. Decent cut from the otherwise talentless singer. I really think she would have a more worthwhile career in modeling, seeing as tho she has the height and is mostly skin and bones, along with a gorgeous face. But nonetheless, Diddy "believes" in her...Either that, or he isn't quite ready to let her out of his bed--or---um---I mean grasp lol..anyway, check this joint out
Huey Feat Trey Songz- No Make Up
Even though Huey's first big single Pop Lock n Drop It was probably the club song of the previous year, I didn't expect to hear from him, umm well ever again. This track paired with Trey Songz who if you've read previous post, know that we are high on works for Huey. His flow is solid on this track produced by Soundz, who had a couple of tracks on Usher's Here I Stand cd, which isn't selling for i don't know what reason... but we'll leave that for another post, get this one
Lil' Wayne ft Nu Jerzey Devil- Pimpin (NO DJ, CDQ)
Wayne spits a little game to the masses on this track. Im convinced that if Wayne wanted to release a song for a day, for the next year or so, and not record anything new, he definitely could...
Pimpin
Monday, July 28, 2008
R. Kelly
Two Seater
Screamer
Go Low
Might be Mine
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Red Dirt ft Rick Ross & Tank- I'm Yo Hustla
A reflection of a slow couple days of music, a decent track with nice production and new R&B group Red Dirt... give it a spin
I'm A 80's Babyyyyyyyy
I'm pretty sure if you don't know what the above picture is, this post isnt for you. You ever wonder why Bobby Brown gets so much press to this day, well he was the Usher of the 80's except far bigger. Alot of our music today is "sampled" from older tracks, which is why you'll be telling yourself you've heard alot of these songs b4. Chances are you were conceived to one of these songs, so why not keep the streak your father started going...
Al B Sure- Oooooh This Love is So
Bel Biv DeVoe- When Will I See You Smile Again
Tony! Toni! Tone'!- It Never Rains
Yung Joc- Gigolo
Because nothing new has come out in the past few days, I'll give you all this Yung Joc track from a week or two ago, either way its new to you... Normal Joc flow on this one, but man the real reason for this post is the production by Drumma Boy, he already gave you the song of the year thus far (Put On) to go along with T.I.'s What Up, which if you haven't heard check previous post, you'll be happy you did unless your a friend or relative of Shawty Lo... Since he got his big break with Jeezy its pretty safe to assume he's gonna be all over his upcoming Recession album.... Look out for him
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Rick Ross ft Trey Songz- This Is The Life
To be real, I could give a shit bout if Ross was involved in law enforcement. That just means he probably saw more then most of these wannabe thugs/d-boys turned rappers. Plus, the man's flow and swag is on another level. Add a Trey Songz hook and u got a SMASH...So gon' head Deputy Ross...Theme song material
Lee Carr ft Jadakiss- Stilletos rmx
"This one for the Radio"...lol..New comer Lee Carr gets Jada to jump on this one that is strictly made for the radio. Definitely not wishing any ill-will on young Mr. Carr, but I wouldnt be surprised if this is the last time I hear him. In other news, where has Jadakiss been??? Ever since Kiss of Death he has only popped up every now and then, with nothing to exciting to speak on. Anyway, check it out if for nothing else a tightStilletos (Remix)
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Pies ft. Jamie Foxx and The Dream- Please Excuse My Hands
Been waiting on this video. Plies is another one of those cats whose seemingly came outta nowhere with a HOT CD with some great production and feature appearances
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A lesson in Love...
Lloyd is back with his 3rd album, and with these being the last unrelease songs off the album, its safe to say that you need to be in the store money in hand August 5th... Big shouts to the good people over at Urban Music for the tracks...
Karina Pasian- Winner
Young, beautiful and talented, a triple threat that many claim to have a gasp on that turns out to be nothing more than potential never realized for most. The 16 yr old Pasian, Goddaughter of great producer Quincy Jones has been playing the piano since the age of 3. Comparisons to the likes of Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys pretty much say more than I can in these few sentences... Anyway give her a listen...
T- Pain Talking about Thr33 Ringz
I really am anxious to hear Thr33 Ringz seeing as tho T-Pain is one of the hottest, most sought after artists/producers in the game right now. His first to albums were decent, but Im expecting this one to be full of bangers given his recent success...Also, peep the article where T-Pain is talking bout the T-Wayne (T-Pain and Lil' Wayne) collabo album
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Yung Berg feat. Lloyd- Manager
I think I've fully displayed my dislike for Yung Berg in previous post, so I'll use this song as the latest example of what a properly blessed hook can do for a song... Lloyd is simply hot right now, i beginning to think his sales may rival that of Usher, which is pretty crazy to think... anyway more on the way...
Avant- Yes
Being that he is from my hometown of Cleveland, I've been around his music for quite a while. Every one of his CD's are worth spending your money and buying. A silky smooth voice, on top of solid song writing, knowing his vocal limits and properly utilizing them, has carved him a spot in the game for nearly 10 years now, the type of longevity that is become increasingly rare... He puts it together again on this song, hope you left space on your bedroom mix, ya dig?
Monday, July 21, 2008
Gorilla Zoe feat. Lil Wayne- Lost
Next on the vocoder Gorilla Zoe, feat vocoder vet Lil Wayne, and production from Drumma Boy(Put On), i'll leave the opinion on this one up to you...
Sterling Simms-Sex in the City
Wondering who exactly Sterling Simms' is, well in 2006 some rapper you may have heard of named Jay-Z tagged an unknown artist named Sterling Simms to sing the hook on his Dig a Hole track, a good look to say the least... Fast Forward 2 yrs and although Simms hasnt reached the heights some thought he would've this track is for sure a step in the right direction... please listen to this one
Ja Rule- Pushin It (Robin Thicke)
Now before u continue to move ur browser down the page b/c u refuse to give the beaten, and battered Ja Rule a chance, check this joint out. To be totally honest, its a good song, and is perfect for Ja Rule. He makes good pop music every now and then, and that just seems to be his nitch at the moment. I guess if u look back at his early work (i.e. Vinni Vidi Vicci), he was thriving with the "gangster" rap thing too, but this is where he's at right now, plane and simple. Robin Thicks's feature doesn't hurt either...Give it a listen/download
Pushin It
Young Jeezy ft Kanye West- Put On (video)
Little late with this video to be coming out, but this song goes hard so its whatever. Plus, the remix ft. Jay-Z few others will be dropping any day now
More NEW R&B from Mario, One Chance, and Trey Songz
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Ne-yo- Breakin Up
Usher- One Hand (full)
This is DEFINITELY the banger that I said it would be. Why was this left off of Here I Stand??? Anyway, more on the way...
Lil Wayne- Real Rap
I really don't know what to say about Wayne, with Jay-Z still in the game crowning someone else the best rapper alive, a title which Wayne has given himself is tough. But when you really think about the amount of material he is spilling out, how could it be anyone else... Put this on your ipod asap...
Yung Berg- Out of Space
Personally i think Yung Berg is a clown, but this song is fire... I wonder who's gonna be next on the vocoder, T-Pain really got a movement started with it...
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Pretty Ricky- Knockin the Boots '08
Q- Think About Me
I'm actually anticipating both Q's and Slim's (formerly of 112) solo CD's. 112 is one of my favorite R&B groups so I guess its only right to support their members in their solo endeavors. Not classic 112 type material, but nonetheless a modest effort...
Trey Songz- Murder She Wrote
Lloyd feat. Plies-Year of the Lover remix
Lloyd's material has been consistently hot, his voice floats over the track, paired with the grit that Plies brings to the mic on every song, you have a good combination, and a better track...
Ciara- High Price (ft. Ludacris)
Typical "Crunk n B" track from Cici featuring one of her main sidekicks, Luda. Sticking to the formula pretty much gurantees an artist will stay relevant, but sometimes u like to see something that comes from way left field from them. I've heard some of the other tracks of her upcoming 3rd LP and it seems like she is doing some different things, so I give Ms. Harris credit. She never has had the best voice, but she is a GREAT entertainer and she's usually (she has her times lol) great to look at...Check this joint out and see if ur feeling it
High Price
Friday, July 18, 2008
Ne-yo- Miss Independent
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Big Boi and Mary J- Sumthins Gotta Give
Ryan Leslie- Break This Down
Man, my man R-Les keeps em coming with his innovative overall sound, and this is no exception. Alot of his shit reminds makes me of chillin at a cool little lounge, with ur homeboys/girls and some top shelf liquor in hand, just relaxing and enjoying life. LOL, thats just me tho haha..Anyway, Check out Break This Down...
Break This Down
Big Kuntry King feat Trey Songz- Da Baddest
Now I've never been a fan of psc artist Big Kuntry King, lyrics are nothing special, and a voice that never seems to mesh well with the track, and by track I mean everything I've heard him on lol, anyway with production from Shawty Redd the song overcomes all of "King's" shortcomings...
Robin Thicke- Magic Remix (ft. Freeway)
Freeway jumps on the remix of Robin Thicke's Magic. Thicke's CD Something Else is at the top of my "most anticipated" list, and Thicke is in my top 10 current artist hands down. Dude just manages to make great music, but still do it different from the norm. Can't really classify it as total R&B, b/c it has some rock, blues, and pop influence wrapped up in it. Whatever u wanna call it, there is no doubt that he does his thing, and his september release should be more great music.
Magic rmx
***UPDATE***
R. Kelly- Skin
Kellz hits us with an uptempo bedroom banger in the mold of J. Holiday's Bed and Usher's Trading Places (at least thats what it reminds me of). The Pied Piper had put out some REAL sub par material, so Im glad to see there is till hope for the man. Check this one out
Skin
