Now is the Time For Love

Since today is the day that the Lord has made and since we express our Love for him because he loves us, I thought it best to post an artist who made his living off of the feeling of Love. Maxwell who hands down is one of the most talented singers that I have ever witnessed should be considered as one the best all time R&B artist to ever pick up a mic. To me one of his best albums is called "Now", which was released in 2001 was jazzed up and cool as always.

Check it:

"Now"

Superstar In The Background

Most of you recognize this voice on some of Lupe Fiasco's best songs such as Superstar & American Terrorist.  Well folk singer and Lupe's 1st & 15th labelmate Matthew Santos displays his versatile singing abilities on his 2007 acoustic solo album "Matters of The Bittersweet". Check him out!

Matthew Santos > John Mayer

"Matters of The Bittersweet"

The Revolution of Flobotics

This is a Get To Know about the Flobots who are from Denver, Colorado. I discovered this group this summer when I went down to Tampa Florida for my family reunion. I went to the mall and saw their album and  thought "that looks interesting" so I bought it and I have not regreted that decision. This band is lead by Mc Johnny 5, and producer Yahktoe who actually were the original two people in the band and presented an album called "Onomatopoeia". They joined up with Mc Brer Rabit, violist Mackenzie Roberts, bassist Jesse Walker, guitarist Andy Guerrero (from funk band Bop Skizzum), trumpet player Joe Ferrone (also from Bop Skizzum), and drummer Kenny Ortiz to form the present version of the Flobots. Thier album " Fight with tools" is an eye opener because of the message it sends to the listening public,"Think For Your Self". The Flobots are revolutionary because their beats are rock and folk put together and their rap style is using life's peer pressure as their niche. This group is revolutionary and you'd better give them a listen if you like good music!

Check It-

"Fight With Tools" 

Johnny 5 + Yahktoe Solo Project

"Onomatopoeia"

    

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, Christmas I will be taking a break because I will celebrating my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. So i say to you: God Bless to all and to all a Merry Christmas!
And Before I go here is a present-

"Off The Wall"

Merry Christmas

Your present to me, stay safe!

Our Generation is Lost

Gzosh is a Christian Rapper who just put out an album called "Lost Generations". His album is a cry to the Human race to look to the sky and let the Lord God enter all of our hearts. It is an inspirational album which deserves the public's attention; Check it and let his word change your life.

"Lost Generation"

Macklmore-The Town

The Town

The is Off the "Unplanned Mixtape"

Get To Know

A Chicago rapper by the name of Really Doe released his debut album a while back entitled "First Impressions".  I decided that the public needs to "Get To Know" Really Doe. Really Doe is apart of the new age of the nerd rap epidemic, but at the same time has a different type of swag to him, like he's confident but not cocky. He may not blow up like Kid Cudi but he's definitely going to stay in the game for a long time to come. His album has alot of different elements that express his life, goal, and the reason hip hop is important to him, check him out and let me know what you think.

"First Impressions"

Centers Edge

Since were on the subject of Centers edge, I thought it best to post some of their best solo work to get you aklamated; so here it is: Currren$y, Mos Def and Jay Electronica solo projects:

"Black on Both Sides"

Currency

"This Ain't no Mixtape"

Jay Electronica

"Electrochemicals"

The Walking Philosopher

As you know, I am a Huge fan of K'Naan, so it's no surprise that I have all his albums. I posted his tributes and his live performance earlier in the year, but his other two albums "Troubadour" and "The Dusty Foot Philosopher" are freakin insane. Both are classic albums that should get more buzz. K'naan in going to blow worldwide, and I'm joining the ban wagon now before everyone else catches on. Cop these two albums; You won't regret it:

"Troubadour"

"The Dusty Foot Philosopher"

Damian Marley: Halfway Tree

This is Damian Marley's debut album entitled "Halfway Tree", pretty ill, Check it out:

"Halfway Tree"

Living On "Center Edge"

As if the Slaughterhouse project wasn't incredible enough, it seems like New Orleans has caught the supergroup bug as rappers Curren$y, Jay Electronica, & Mos Def have joined lyrical forces to create "Center Edge Territory".  Apparently this happened at a Dame Dash party? smh.

Curren$y talks about "Center Edge Territory"

This is the first offering from 2/3rd's of Center Edge Territory. Curren$y flow + Mos Def production = an already promising project.

Curren$y - Breakfast (In & Out) (Prod. Mos Def)

Like Father Like Son

Recently I just finished exams and I decided to jam out to the vibed out sounds of Bob Marley and his album called "Exodus". Then I started thinking, "What about his son's album"(Damian Marley, I know there are alot). His album "Welcome to Jamrock" is probably one of the best reggae joints i've heard in a while, but then again I dont listen to much reggae so take the last comment how you want. But he's like his Father in the regard of using his lyrics to tell a story of world problems, the common man, and just life in general. Though he's never going to be his father, he just maybe able to carve a piece of musical history for himself.

Damian Marley

"Welcome to Jamrock"

Here's a present

Bob Marley

"Exodus"

Merry Christmas

God Bless to all and to all a Goodnight

  

Yahzarah

I'm going to stick with the Little Brother's crew and give you Yahzarah's album called "Hear Me".

"Hear Me"

Phonte Can SING!!

Yup, Phonte the rapper from Little Brother can actually sing, and pretty good I might add. Phonte is now in a group with Nicolay a producer who is known for his jazzed up and soul thumping beats both together produce "Foreign Exchange". Their last album "Leave it All Behind" was one of the best albums of 2009. Phonte's voice and Nicolays beats match perfectly, and with guest appearances from Darien Brockington, Muhsinah, and Yahzarah, the album gets that much more soulful. Its a Breath of Fresh Air; check it out!

"Leave It All Behind"

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Flyin on Cloud 9

Since were on the subject of Flyin, I've got two artist whose voices can send you on a trip to cloud 9 and beyond, and you'll never want to come back down. Darien Brockington is a singer from North Carolina, he hangs with Little brother and is on alot of their albums. His album "Somebody To Love", is one of the best R&B albums that I have heard in a while. Its got soul, good flow, and Brockington's voice is a perfect match of soothing and up lifting. Lynden David Hall is a deceased artist unfortunately, his album "Medicine 4 My Pain" in 1997 was so soulful that I just felt like fallin in love with life all over again. He takes you on a journey to a place where only the concerns of you and your significant other matter.
Check them out, links below-

"Somebody To Love"

 

  "Medicine 4 My Pain"

Fly For A White Guy

Here's another Get To Know.  I know what your thinking, "here goes another Asher Roth."  Well you would be stupid to sleep on Mac Miller.  Another rapper from the smoker's section of PA, Miller's flow is above average. A stoner that can lyrically keep up with any rapper, black or white. Check him out!

 

"The High Life" Mixtape

 

Successor of "Wiz"dom

When people think rappers from Pennyslvania they think about getting "clapped wit a toaster" whatever that means. Well this young cat from Pittsburg, PA exceeds all gunplay stereotypes trading in the Pistol off Pistolvania for a backpack and a dutch.  Wiz Khalifa's style is unmatchable and his mic skills are legit. Check him out. "Yeahhhhhhhhh bitch!"

"Deal Or No Deal" Album 

 

"Burn After Rolling (B.A.R.)" Mixtape

 

The Illz-The Pursuit Lp

Disregard the last post for this album because the link was defective; here is a active Link below

 "The Pursuit"

Enjoy!! and Sorry

Versus Vs. Versus?

Finally! The Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Ep. Finally drops today. The Vs. Ep is a work of pure genius; the Ep. consists of random sampling which produces beautiful beats an Macklmore has sick rhyme schemes that Send to a place of light sounds and serenity.

"The Vs. EP"

Further

One of my favorite artist Outasight just dropped a dope new free album called "Further". Its presented by LRG, and is considered to be the project that puts him into the circle of great entertainers. Check it!!!

"Further"

The Illz-The Pursuit Lp

This is a new album by The Illz, I hear he's something to listen to, so I'm going to check him out, You should do the same, Link here

"The Pursuit"

Little Brother

It's a shame that I have not posted these guys sooner, but hear they are none the less enjoy.

The Mintrel Show

"The Minstrel Show"

Justus For All

"....And Justus For All"

Poetry Can make you Fly through Nino Sky.

Common-Be

"Be"

Thr33zy Mcfly

"3'z Khurse"

Okay look don't Judge

This is a street album by Drake called "Seasonal Intuition". I liked the album and his "Room for Improvement" mixtape, and Comeback Season. I will admit, he actually has not fallin off like i thought he had, he still does his thing while getting more and more hype. Check it. P.S., I'm still a sceptic though.

"Seasonal Intuition"

"Room For Improvement"- make an account on datpiff, its free

"Comeback Season"

Bonus: "So Far Gone"

 

Chillin on the Porch Drinkin my Cool-Aide!!!

Lol, so I just found this rap group called called Cool-Aide. They are made up of mc,Icon Mic King and Chum. Their new album "Flavor Ade is something to listen to, the beats are killer and the rhymes are on point. Check it.

"Flavor Ade"

Cali Invasion

Keelay and Zaire

Album-"Ridin High"

U-N-I

"Fried Chicken and Watermelon"

make an account at the website its free.

Tupac

"Me Against The World"

Ya Cause I Felt Like It!

Collect N' Cool

This is another get to know, I know so many in one day, ive been on my music researching. This group is called Tru Quality, they're on the west coast, specifically in Portland Oregon. Their music is a lot like their name, Tru Quality, they have a self understanding about themselves and stay true to their sound. This group is sure to stay in the game for a long time coming. Check their myspace and download the album, "Collect and Cool".

Canadian Invasion

Here are two artist from Canada, Oh!! Canada, who are making some noise.

Jordan Croucher

Album-"No Dress Code"

Louwop

Album-"The Great Escape"

Presented by Kevin Nottingham

Citizen Cope

Sorry for the very long break of not updating the blog, but ive been busy with uhh, college lol. But here you go, this is a get to know of Citizen Cope. He's not new and his music isn't up to date with todays standards in no way shape or form. But none the less it is good music!!! Its blues, mixed in with some folk and a little bit of Jazz. I love this artist, check two of his album.

"Citizen Cope"

"Every Waking Moment"