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Saturday, June 29, 2013
SuckFest9001 by Deadmau5
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Fame by U-God
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
See Me by Tech N9ne
Sunday, June 23, 2013
You & Me by Disclosure(Flume Remix) (Nymfo Bootleg)
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Let Nas Down remix by J Cole
Friday, June 21, 2013
Real G Money by Freddie Gibbs
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Symphony in H by Eminem
Feel Your Pulse by Camo and Crooked (Mind Vortex Remix)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Bounce by Juicy J
Album Review: Yeezus by Kanye West
It is Yeezy Day! Finally the highly hyped and highly
anticipated album, Yeezus has come out. Mr. West shows a very different side to
him in this very dark LP. Grimy samples and a heavy electronic influence with
snippets of old school Kanye is what encompasses this album. For hardcore Yeezy
fans, like myself, this may come off as odd, but it grows on you. Starting off
with “On Site”, Yeezus himself proclaims that “Yeezy season approaching”. A
heavily synth driven song, which is produced by Skrillex, Kanye, and Daft Punk,
fits Mr. West’s braggadocios lyrics. “Black Skinhead” shows Ye getting his “scream
on” as well as talking about consumerism in our society. This song has
political undertone, because Kanye talks about the never ending violence in
Chiraq as well as black stereotypes over another Daft Punk produced
instrumental. This political undertone could be because of Lupe Fiasco who is
credited for contributing to this track. The next song “I Am A God”, which is
causing a lot a controversy, has a very biblical tone. He calls himself “A God”,
not the God. This song also shows Kanye getting his reggae samples going, which
we see a lot of in this album. Over another synth driven, bass thumping beat,
which is produced by a slew of producers all the way from Rick Rubin to Travis
$cott, this song represents the thesis of this album. Moving on to “New Slaves”,
which is technically first “single” on Yeezus, Ye delves into how we are the “new
slaves”, including himself. He talks about how consumerism has controlled our
society, and how racism comes with it. He shows the full spectrum of racism by
saying, “You see it's broke nigga racism That's that ‘Don't touch anything in
the store’ And this rich nigga racism that’s that ‘Come in, please buy more’”. Over
a very minimalistic instrumental, but still has very cinematic feel to it, he shows
how ignorance is bliss, but is also hurtful to the general society. Kanye caps
the song off with another odd sample from a band called Omega, who is a band
from Hungary. Frank Ocean also provides vocals to the dramatic outro. “Hold My
Liquor” shows Kanye going through a hangover, but the song also has another
connotation which is to not let Kanye get anymore liquor- just “hold it”. Chief
Keef provides a very drawn out hook over Kanye’s electronic instrumental with
Justin Vernon(of Bon Iver) crooning over the dark song. Kanye talks about his
drunken one night stands and how meaningless they are. The next song “I’m In It”
is all about hislove of his life, Kim Kardashian. Kanye returns to the reggae
feel with the Agent Sasco verse and bridge, which is honestly ridiculously
dope. Justin Vernon, who is everywhere on this album, provides more vocals on
this banger. “Blood On The Leaves” is next, which is probably my favorite song
on the album. That TNGHT production is so dope! Kanye sings and raps about his
heartbreak over a certain woman over a Nina Simone sample. “Guilt Trip” is
another heartbreak song, which features a sample from Pusha’s “Blocka”. This
song has Kid Cudi singing on the outro saying “why did you have to let me go?” The
song “Send It Up” features another Chitown native, King Louie. Both rappers
talk about how “this is the greatest shit in the club”. Kanye flips another
reggae sample, this time from Beenie Man. For all the people who hated the
heavy electronic influence of this album, ya’ll were rewarded with “Bound 2”.
Over a classic No I.D. production, Kanye claims that him and Kim were “bound to
fall in love”. Charlie Wilson provides an extremely soulful bridge. Overall
this album shows Kanye, not only evolving in how his album sounds, but in his
actual life. (5 out of 5 stars)
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Everlasting Days by Nu: Logic
Friday, June 14, 2013
Who I Am by Pusha T
Thursday, June 13, 2013
What You Know About It by Big K.R.I.T.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Collard Greens by Schoolboy Q
Monday, June 10, 2013
PBR and Reefer by Jarren Benton
Appetite by Future
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Lost and Not Found by Chase & Status (Kove remix)
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Another Country by Cash Out
Friday, June 7, 2013
Let Nas Down by J Cole
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Get On It by Danny Byrd ft. The Brookes Brothers
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
No Bueno by Angel Haze
Monday, June 3, 2013
Poor Decisions by Wale
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