Yeezus feels like a continuation of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy mixed with 808s and Heartbreaks. Upon hearing Yeezus, it is not such a surprise that fellow label mate J. Cole decided to release his new album Born Sinner on the same day as Kanye. Yeezus does not have a Continue Reading
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Album Review: J. Cole – Born Sinner
While the production is good, there are far too many average songs J. Cole moved the release date for his second album Born Sinner forward to coincide with the release of Kanye West’s new album Yeezus. A bold thing to do considering the power of Kanye, he beat 50 Cent Continue Reading
J. Cole – Born Sinner (Album Stream)
J. Cole’s sophomore album Born Sinner is released on June 17th (UK)/ June 18th (US), but you can listen to it below in full if you can’t wait until then. Born Sinner is also available to Pre-Order now on iTunes.
Quasimoto – Planned Attack
Although Madlib Quasimoto planned it, I never saw this coming. “Planned Attack” is crazy, I’ve had it on repeat for the past 15 minutes! Here’s to hoping that Quasimoto’s forthcoming album Yessir, Whatever, is just as good. The album will be released 17th June (UK)/ 18th June (US) and is available Continue Reading
J. Cole – Cole Summer
J. Cole’s Lauryn Hill sampling new track “Cole Summer” which you can download for free above. There’s a few cool bars on this, but apart from that it is no surprise the song is a freebie. Throwing thousands in the strip club with Drizzy Difference is I’m through four, he’s throwing Continue Reading
Heart Streets – What Did I Do (Video)
Montreal’s Gabrielle and Emma AKA Heart Streets are a duo you should get familiar with. “What Did I Do” is actually taken from Heart Streets’ Debut EP which was originally released in 2011, the fact that it still sounds good today is a testament to their song writing. You can download the Continue Reading
Marco Polo feat Talib Kweli & DJ Premier – G.U.R.U.
RIP GURU. “G.U.R.U.” was released today and is available to buy now on iTunes.
Devlin ft Etta Bond – Love Cards (Acoustic Video)
Devlin and Etta Bond perform “Love Cards” one of A Moving Picture‘s stand out tracks for SB TV’s A64 series. Previously: Album Review: Devlin – A Moving Picture
Drake – Girls Love Beyonce Feat. James Fauntleroy
Drake and James Fauntleroy flip Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name” for Drake’s latest offering which you can download for free on the player above. Upon hearing the song, it’s no surprise that Drake is giving it away for free. While girls love Beyonce, it seems that Drake has no love for Continue Reading
Cynikal – Take Off
“Take Off” was produced by Cynikal and is taken from his forthcoming Toby EP. I’m ready for the flight! Previously: Cynikal ft. Cynthia Erivo – Won’t Let You Down (Video)