The first song that we were treated to from Nas’ new album Life is Good was “Nasty”, just over a year ago. Yes it was great to her some new solo material from Nasir Jones and it was good that it had an authentic Hip Hop feel to it – Continue Reading
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Review: Frank Ocean – Channel Orange
After a short intro ChannelOrange goes straight into a banger “Thinkin Bout You”, a brilliant way to start proceedings. It was strange that the song was due to appear on Bridget Kelly’s album (see “Thinking About Forever”), she even released her version online. Frank later had a change of heart Continue Reading
Review: Lianne La Havas – Is Your Love Big Enough?
It’s been a while since I was first exposed to Lianne’s talents (almost a year infact). In that time my admiration for her music has grown as has my anticipation the more I heard from Lianne. Her Live In LA EP was included in Best In New Music’s EP’s of Continue Reading
Review: Labrinth – Electronic Earth
(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/all.js#xfbml=1”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); Labrinth has produced for the likes of Wretch 32, Tinchy Stryder, Professor Green and Ms Dynamite. But his greatest work as a producer (at least commercially) Continue Reading
Review: Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/all.js#xfbml=1”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); Nicki’s second album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is an annoying affair. On one hand it showcases Nicki’s unique offering which is her ability to Continue Reading
Review: Emeli Sande – Our Version of Events
(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/all.js#xfbml=1”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); It was on Chipmunk’s “Diamond Rings” that I first heard Emeli Sande and it was shortly after Naughty Boy’s UK Top 20 hit “Never Continue Reading
Review: Wiley – Evolve or Be Extinct
(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/all.js#xfbml=1”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); Incredibly Evolve or Be Extinct is Wiley’s third album in the space of year. Of course there weren’t any doubts about Wiley’s creativity, especially Continue Reading
Review: Lana Del Rey – Born To Die
(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/all.js#xfbml=1”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); In recent months Lana Del Rey has gone 360, from being one of the most loved new acts to being at the end of Continue Reading
Review: Marger – Cheeky EP
(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/all.js#xfbml=1”; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, ‘script’, ‘facebook-jssdk’)); If (undiluted) Grime will ever find a home in the UK Top 40 charts then it will probably sound like this. The Cheeky EP Continue Reading
Best In New Music Album Rating Guide
Rather than go with the traditional 10 or 5 point rating system, I’ve opted to go with my own system. It’s clear and lets you the reader know instantly how good an album, EP or mixtape is. Avoid Is literal and any project with this rating is not worthy of Continue Reading