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Skewby – Ups & Downs

Jay Sean – The Mistress [Mixtape]

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Press Play: Jay Sean – Say Yeah ft. Lupe Fiasco

I’m gonna guess that most of this was meant to be his album, because it’s actually THAT good. There are a few covers on the joint, notably Waiting In Vain and Where I Wanna Be, but it seems to be mostly original songs. Knowing that other record he did, I thought this would cater more to the Jason Derulo/Flo-Rida demographic, but it’s a little more urban (think The-Dream/Trey Songz).

Only he can sang.

Try before you buy over at DatPiff.

Download: Jay Sean – The Mistress [Mixtape]

R.I.P. Aaliyah

On the 10th anniversary of her death, R.I.P. to Aaliyah.

Also, the wonderful Jesse Boykins has done a cover of Aaliyah’s “I Care 4 U” posted below.

Tity Boi – Pimps ft. Bun B & Big Krit [Video]

Remember when I posted this very song and said that Tity Boi could have a Gucci-esque run with that Codeine Cowboy? Yeah I told you so.

RockSmith Presents: Kendrick Lamar – A.D.H.D. [Video]

Well…I wasn’t gonna say anything and just be content that a video was made….buuuut….this is the top YouTube comment for this video:

Imma Keep It 100% Gated, This Is Hands Down My Favorite Song Off Of Section.80, & Im Dissapointed With The Visuals Just For The Simple Fact That The Video Doesn’t Sync With The Message Of The Song On No Level Whatsoever, This Is The Theme Song For All The 80′s Babies Including Myself , & If Rocksmith & Va$hite Wasn’t Gonna Push The Boundaries When They First Started Shooting A.D.H.D They Should Of Just Left It The Fuck Alone. I Rather Just Listen To A.D.H.D & Envision My Own Video In My Mind

Pretty accurate.

Nikkiya – Speakher [Mixtape]

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Press Play: Nikkiya – Y.O.Y

This whole thing is dope.

Spotted at herfection first, but Randy put me onto her awhile ago. Nikkiya’s voice is so…interesting….my initial thought to describe her voice is borderline lazy, only amazingly lazy. The obvious comparison is to Erykah Badu, as her tone as kinda similar, but her drawl is a little extra…but with a little more clarity and possibly with greater vocal range.

I feel like I just wrote a voice recipe.

Anywho, check out the tape, because it is awesome.

Download: Nikkiya – Speakher [Mixtape]

J. Cole – Work Out [Video]

I was juuust talkin smack on Twitter last night about how J. Cole’s people need to push his album because I completely forgot it’s supposed to be dropping next month….next thing you know, he’s on ustream and then this video drops.

Yeah…I think he heard me.

Note: The leading lady is NOT light-skinned. #smart

Jay-Z & Kanye – Otis [Video]

I’m not sure why people had such harsh responses for ‘Otis’, but this video pushes the  “we’re just having fun” message that I think they’ve been trying to put out there.

I do refuse to call them The Throne though.

Fuze the MC – Tell Me Something Good [Mixtape]

Now y’all know these days it takes a lot to get me to do a post.

This dude Fuze the Mc found me somehow on Google+, and when I finally got around to listening to his music I was all like this…..

That boy good.

Fuze has a mixtape/album/project or what have you that’s out right now called “Tell Me Something Good”. I haven’t listened to it all the way through, but from the Youtube vids I’ve watched so far, I’m willing to go out on a limb (sarcasm since I already know it’s hot fiyah) and say that it’s probably worth your time. Even if you don’t wanna download it, he has some pretty dope videos and a co-sign from the pill poppin’ / special man drug using hip hop legend Big Boi.

Make your ears happy.

Download: Fuze the MC – Tell Me Something Good [Mixtape]

Skewby – Super Genius [Video]

One of my favorite all-time Skewby verses now comes with a visual.

Also Related: Heather Victoria – Winner (Ft Skewby) [or check after the break]

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