A place to come and relish in the goodness of music! Taking you back in the day to the current hits of the day. When it's all said and done music is our remedy and instant cure!
I may not be the biggest Rozay fan but I can admit hot shit when I hear it and this right here is hot shit! Whenever Jay and Rick connect they seem to mesh well. Now could a possible album by the two of them in the works? One can only wish and hope. In the meantime rock out to this track that will be on Rick's new album "Mastermind" in 2014.
What a year 2013 was for music!! The year where we saw Kanye continue to lose it, Beyonce drop an album with no promotion nor leaks, where we were hit over the head with songs like Versace, Versace, Versace and other nonsensical nursery rhyme raps.
I'm hoping that 2014 will bring us back to a position where music is the star and not the thought that anyone can sing or rap is the star. There are some potential new leaders out there which leaves me optimistic. I thought I would hit you all off with a little something from the folks I started to feel in 2013. Let's see if they can maintain in 2014! Enjoy the music and the New Year!
As we continue to roll through the month of June and celebrate "Black Music Month" let's shine the light on one of the greatest MC's to ever spit a hot bar. The late great Heavy D, who along with The Boyz consisting of DJ Eddie F, T-Roy & G-Wiz burst onto the scene as the first act signed to Uptown Records in 1987. They released five albums over their span. Unfortunately during their run T-Roy passed away in 1990 and the leader of the Boyz, Heavy D himself passed away in 2011 after performing at the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards. It was his first performance in over 15 years and it would also serve as his last. So let's celebrate with the late-great Heavy D!
There was a moment in time for me when music just my everything. It still is but as a teenager I needed my New Jack Swing! It was a point in my life where I was going through my adolescent stage and listening to the bravado of Bobby Brown, the laced lyrics of Heavy D or the dope sounds of Guy! It was a great time for music and this seems like a good day to share that with you all. Happy New Jack Friday!
I just had a thought on this Sunday and my thought was where is R&B? I know we have so-called 'R&B' out there but I want to know where is the real deal? Lucy Pearl albeit the original group only put one album out (thanks Dawn Robinson!) but it was one classic album. A strong vibe of soul that you can listen to from start to finish. So here is one of favs from that album. I hope you enjoy on this beautiful Sunday afternoon.
That dude FunkMaster Flex is back with a banger from his upcoming mixtape "Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself?" So what do Bridget and Kendrick do on the track? They kill it! Dope cut and I want to know what you think. Tell me below or on Twitter @Stretch_66
Never before in my mind would I would I say that out of all the girls that have rolled in and out of Destiny's Child that Kelly Rowland would be my fave! In their early inception I was always an LaToya Luckett fan and still am but Kelly Rowland has got my attention at full salute! Not only is she on the radio on just about every song she has finally found herself a hit! Yes, we all know bitches need to "Bow Down" to King Bey but not Kelly! She has her own throne and army to lead and this chick has me in her camp as the Court Jester or loyal servant! Shit, I will do whatever she wants me to do at this point in time. I love her track "Kisses Down Low" and whenever I play it on the air I just sit back close my eyes and dream! In case you have been under a rock for sometime and haven't heard the song peep the visuals below! Kelly's body is beyond dope! This is one chocolate morsel I would love to have in my cookie! Sugar-free or not! :)
So I was just cruising through one of my favorite sites www.soulbounce.com and I can across this dope song by Kelly Jones. I have been going hard in the music business for over 16 years now and I have seen a lot come and go. This song really sums up how the music business has been in transition over the years. Give this song a listen and let me know what you think.
It's a "Dope Music Saturday" that's right hitting you off with a few joints that you may not have heard in a minute! Before I get into that I have to take a moment to say RIP to the best rapper of all times! The ill-est MC to spit a hot 16 of course I'm talking about The NOTORIOUS B.I.G. who was tragically killed today 16 years ago! We will always love Big Poppa! So get into this dope music for you on this Saturday. Enjoy and stay up!
Soul. How does one define it? Especially when it comes to the essence of Soul Music. There are and have been a lot of male soul singers that have graced us with their savory and melodic presence. As I sit here composing this blog my mind starts to wonder about the best male singers to set fire to song like a three-alarm fire that you don't want to put out. I am talking about singers who make you feel every inch of their pain, love and desires in every word they sing.
So do me the favor and listen to some of my favorite Soul Male singers and let me know what you think. I know this will be up for discussion so let the talks begin. I decided to add old and new on this list from David Ruffin, Sam Cooke to Bilal. Comment or tweet me @stretch_66 your thoughts and favorite singers. Enjoy.
There was a moment in time for me when music just my everything. It still is but as a teenager I needed my New Jack Swing! It was a point in my life where I was going through my adolescent stage and listening to the bravado of Bobby Brown, the laced lyrics of Heavy D or the dope sounds of Guy! It was a great time for music and this seems like a good day to share that with you all. Happy New Jack Friday!
It's a "Dope Music Saturday" that's right hitting you off with a few joints that you may not have heard in a minute! Before I get into that I have to take a moment to say RIP to the best rapper of all times! The ill-est MC to spit a hot 16 of course I'm talking about The NOTORIOUS B.I.G. who was tragically killed today 16 years ago! We will always love Big Poppa! So get into this dope music for you on this Saturday. Enjoy and stay up!
