It looks like winter is just about here people! And what’s better than some good R&B music? Ne-Yo’s release of R.E.D. was a great album especially for the season. R.E.D. is a beautiful smooth piece Ne-Yo created; he has some of his classical style and also some upbeat dance tracks that give off a pop vibe. While he was on Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club he said that his album was just good music, whether it’s R&B or pop; point, blank, period. Now I’m not a big fan of his dance tracks but they are doing well on the charts. I think R.E.D. is a great piece and I’ll be listening to this one for a while.
Cassidy and Meek Mill are all over social sites with Cassidy’s commenting on battling Meek. Allegedly, Meek said he was open to battling either Murda Mook or Cassidy for $100K. A few tweets later Meek claimed he meant for the rappers to battle it out themselves and then subsequently pronounced Mook to be King. Cassidy then called into Philly’s Hot 107.9 to say he was down to battle Meek and even complimented him; you can check out the video below. This would be a great battle, with Meek’s mean flow and come up on freestyles he could bring something different and hard. Cassidy, however is known for this with a talent like no other. I’d have to say Cassidy would take this one in my opinion, but I am looking forward to finding out if they really will go through with it.
J. Cole’s sophomore album finally has a date of January 28, 2013. I’m excited to hear what other narrative, poetic stories Cole will hit us with next. Though lately, I’ve had some interesting conversations about J. Cole and his signing to Jay Z’s label, Roc Nation. Some people feel like his talent was muffled under Jay Z’s label, that in order to make it big under his label and obtain that top spot is to be another Kanye West. I can’t agree; I feel like Cole is one of those intelligent rappers who is dedicated to his craft, and with a mentor like Jay he knows he has to step up to the plate which I think Born Sitter will.
This Afternoon Rihanna had a listening party for her album coming out November 19th, Unapologetic. The cost to get in? It’s free, with any donation of practical goods to help those affected by Sandy’s rage. The launch was held at Jay Z’s 40/40 club and although I was all too upset I wasn’t able to go, I heard it was a lot of fun and some friends of mine even got to meet her. The beautiful songstress promised to donate $100,000 to the Food Bank of New York City to aid those who were affected by Hurricane Sandy and also 1,000 sleeping bags. As sweet as she is spicy, Rihanna proved the charity and love that we all need to adapt especially in a time like this. Ri Ri also released her anticipated video for her single Diamonds, below is the link.
What’s on my Replay
Outstanding - Talib Kweli
B**** Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) – Kendrick Lamar Ft. Lady Gaga (The original version was supposed to be on Kendrick's good kid, m.A.A.d city)
Till Dawn (Here Comes the Sun)- The Weeknd
For the Love-Fabolous
Hell & Back- Kid Ink Ft. Ned Cameron
Beastin’ - Chase N. Cashe ft. A$AP Rocky
R.E.D Album – Ne-Yo
Big Boi feat. ASAP Rocky & Phantogram
- Alyssa Jones
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