Posts in Category/Tag: Female

Erykah Badu – Hello (ft. Andre 3000)

July 6th, 2016

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Summary: Throwback to November 2015.
About Artist: Erykah Badu is a the queen of Neo Soul. Andre 3000 is one half of Outkast.
About Song: This song is one of the track off of Badu’s cell phone themed album “But You Caint Use My Phone”. This was one of my favorite project of 2015 and I highly recommend listening to the whole thing all the way through. Other great songs on the album include track 3 which is a remake of Drake’s Hotline Bling.
Favorite Part: I love the whole album “But You Caint Use My Phone”.
Other:
Erykah Badu Wikipedia
André 3000 Wikipedia

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Roman GianArthur – No Surprises (ft. Janelle Monae)

September 17th, 2015

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Summary: Laaay back and enjoy
About Artist: Roman GianArthur is one the artist on Janelle Monae’s Wondaland Records crew. Obviously I’m a huge Janelle Monae fan. This is just the very beginning of Roman GianArthur’s career on the big stage but I very high hopes from the sound of this first project.
About Song: This song is off of an awesome free EP that Roman GianArthur dropped call OK Lady. The whole EP is a series of remake of Radiohead songs and I really love it from top to body (the track High and Dry is my other favorite).
Favorite Part: “A heart that’s full up like a landfill
A job that slowly kills you
Bruises that won’t heal
I’ll take a quiet life
A handshake of carbon monoxide” 0:30-1:06

…and then that piano that comes in

I also like when the song switches up at 2:03 and that woman is speaking portuguese.
Other:
OK Lady (freeon Soundcloud)

Female, Mellow, ,

Rihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money (Diplo & Grandtheft Remix)

June 29th, 2015

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Summary: Yes it EDM but… It’s also awesome!

About Artist: Rihanna hip hop / pop superstar. Jay-Z affiliated. Diplo is famous EDMish DJ part of Major Lazer and and Jack Ü. Grandtheft is some other DJ that I don’t know about.

About Song: This is a remix of Rihanna’s Bitch Better Have My Money, which came out in 2015 and hopefully represents the vibe of her upcoming eith studio album.

Favorite Part: This is my new favorite song it just put such a good twist on the original. I love the outro (the last minute of the song). It’s got a little Timbaland vibe, and I love the way it kind of bends part of the chord structure. I don’t normally like this kind of remix but I love love love this one.

Other:
Rihanna Wikipedia
Diplo Wikipedia

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The Fugees – The Beast

February 21st, 2015

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Summary: Rest In Power El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz

About Artist: The Fugees need no introduction. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel made two albums in the mid 90s. The second, The Score (1996), is an all time classic. The Beast is the fifth track on that album.

About Song: In a time of #blacklivesmatter and exactly 50 years after the murder of Malcolm X, this song is as powerful today as it was when it was released 19 years ago (lyrics).

Favorite Part: Lauryn Hill’s verse at 1:45 has got to be my favorite part….
“The subconscious psychology that you use against me
If I lose control will send me to the penetentiary
Such as Alcatraz, or shot up like al Hajj Malik Shabazz”

Other:
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (aka Malcolm X) Wikipedia
The Fugees Wikipedia
The Score Wikipedia
The Beast Lyrics (via RapGenius)

Female,

Jazmine Sullivan – Let It Burn

January 28th, 2015

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Summary: A little sumthin sumthin to get you over that humpday.

About Artist: Jazmine Sullivan is an R&B/Neo Soul singer from Philadelphia. Her most popular song is Bust Your Windows, but all the songs on her 2008 debut album “Fearless” are awesome.

About Song: Jazmine Sullivan just released her third album a couple weeks ago and I’m a big fan.

Favorite Part: I love Jazmine Sullivan’s voice, and this is just a great song. I like that that slow but moving tempo, all the harmonies. I like the parts like at 1:10-1:21.

Other:
Jazmine Sullivan Wikipedia

 

 

Female, R&B, Soul,

Young One Era – Life is a Game (ft. Versailles the Truth)(prod. by J. Dominguez)

January 19th, 2015

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Summary: Good rap. Soulful hook
About Artist: Young One Era is a local Tucson artist! I don’t know anything about Versailles the Truth but I looked her up on soundcloud and she is actually more of a rapper than a hook singer.
About Song: I don’t know much about this song except that it came out in late 2014. Also that it was produced by J. Dominguez
Favorite Part: The production on this song is awesome. I love the video game sounds (Mario, the Donkey Kong drop at 1:55 etc). The rap is solid, and hook is the best part. So beautiful so soulful.
Other:
Young One Era Soundcloud
Versailles the Truth Soundcloud
J. Dominguez Soundcloud

Female, Mellow, Soul, ,

Doja Cat – So High (YMNO Remix)

August 13th, 2014

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Summary: Blunts Up!
About Artist: Doja Cat is an LA artist who recently came out with her first EP title Purrr! Which is a suuuuper chill kind of smoke out album. This track is an official remix by New York based French producer YMNO. 
About Song: I don’t know how I came across this song on Sound Cloud but it caught me with the intro and then it just kind of rolled. Though I don’t smoke anymore it did bring me back to those days in a good way : ) This track is a little more upbeat than the original which is even more chill.
Favorite Part: I like that the track is both laid back but also has sharp little rythem. And I do like the sound of her voice singing on the chorus.

Other:
Doja Cat Soundcloud

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Xiomara – Electric Relaxation (ft. Amerigo Gazaway)

June 28th, 2014

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Summary:  Smooth and Jazzy
About Artist: Xiomara is Berkeley singer sonwriter who has yet to catch her break but I really like what she does. Amerigo Gazaway is one of my favorite producers right now. He specializes in remake, mashups, redits, reworks, he is one of my all time favorite remix artists.
About Song: This song is a cover of a Tribe Called Quest’s “Electric Relaxtion”, with some other lyrics from Tribe’s “Find A Way”, and a little musical bit from No Diggity (which I guess was originally Bill Withers).
Favorite Part: This song is almost a little tooo laid back for my tastes but like how smooth she is on it, and it’s a creative reimagination of the two original Tribe Calle Quest songs.
Also, not gonna lie, I like the don’t mess with bill part at the end ;)

Other
Xiomara Official Website 

Female, Mellow, R&B, Soul, ,

Pharrell – Know Who You Are (ft. Alicia Keys)

March 6th, 2014

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Summary: Pharrell’s new album G I R L was a bit  of a let down but I like this track.
About Artist:  Pharrell Williams is the hip hop producer, suave singer, style trendsetter, super talented musician extrodinaire. Alicia Keyes is a R&B queen (also a talented musician and piano player).
About Song: This song is off of Pharrell’s recently released album G I R L. The album was only 10 tracks and was a bit of a let down but how could it not be with such high expectations. Happy was of course the lead single from the album but along with that and this Alicia Keys track  track I really liked the outro ‘It Girl’ .

Favorite Part:
Though it’s a little repetitive I really like the hook especially when Alicia Keys sings it. It’s easy listening and it makes me feel good.

Other:
Pharrell Wikiepedia
Aicia Keys Wikipedia

Female, Pop Hop, R&B, , ,

Beyonce – Drunk In Love (ft. Jay-Z)

January 2nd, 2014

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Summary: Happy New Year! Here’s to 2014 A Year of Love!
About Artist: Beyonce just keeps getting better. How does she do it? I have no idea.
About Song: This song is off of Beyonce ‘surprise’ album that she just dropped. Already this songs is dominating the radio. Jay-Z pretty much sucks on this song but the hook and the baseline are just sooo good.

Favorite Part:
I like the chorus, just Beyonce’s growly voice and the super sick base line on this track.

Reminds me of the raw fcking power of just being in love.

Other:
Beyonce Wikipedia

 

Female, Pop Hop, R&B, ,

Janelle Monáe – Electric Lady (ft. Solange)

October 28th, 2013

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Summary: 4 DAYS UNTIL JANELLE MONAE!
About Artist: I’ve been wanting to post some Janelle Monae for a looong time now, like since August. Her recent album (her second) titled “The Electric Lady” is soooo goood. I’m absolutely obsessed with it, and have since become obsessed with Janell Monae, she is absolutely the best.
About Song: This is just one of many great songs that I’ll posting from the album here. Just listen to it. Power Up Power Up!
Favorite Part: 

 

Other:
Janelle Monáe Wikipedia
The Electric Lady Album Wikipedia

Female, Pop Hop, R&B,

Mariah Carey – Beautiful (ft. Miguel) #Summer2013

September 27th, 2013

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Summary: #Summer2013 is a recap of the songs that made the summer of 2013 one of the best ever. Miguel had a good summer, that’s for sure.
About Artist: Mariah Carey is a pop artist who’s name I haven’t thought about in a loooongtime. That’s why I was surprised when this song dropped and made me fall in love with it. Miguel is an R&B singer who had a really good summer. I really started liking him with songs like How Many Drinks and Come Here then this song and then J. Cole’s Power Trip (to be posted) and Janelle Monae’s Primetime (also to be posted).
About Song: This song is a single form Mariah Carey’s 14th album that came out in May 2013. I haven’t listened to any of it… but maybe I should. I really like this song, it’s just a solid solid song.
Favorite Part:
From the country rock guitar intro to the end I love the feeling of the song.

Other:
Miguel Wikipedia
Mariah Carey Wikipedia
Beautiful (Mariah Carey song) Wikipedia

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Snow Tha Product – Play

July 2nd, 2013

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Summary: This bilingual FeMC Goes Hard!
About Artist: Snow Tha Product is a Mexican American rapper of the Azealia Banks, Iggy Azalea wave. Snow makes those songs that you just want to bump at full volume. Her mixtape Good Nights & Bad Mornings was highly regarded. Snow got some hype from her independent album Unorthodox but really took off from her 90 second Youtube Video “Holy Shit” (watch it!)
About Song: This song is off of Snow’s upcoming mixtape Good Nights & Bad Mornings 2: The Hangover. Another song from the same tape called On Now was also recently released and is really good.
Favorite Part: I love how hard she goes! And this isn’t the only other song she does this on. Like I said earlier check out “Holy Shit

Other:
Snow Tha Product Wikipedia
Play Lyrics (via RapGenius)

Banger, Female,

Tom Caruana – Got Your Money

April 3rd, 2013

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Summary: Mashup Madness
About Artist: I have no clue who Tom Caruana is but you can check out his site here. The Beatles are a rock group from the UK (maybe you’ve heard of them). Ol’ Dirty Bastard was a member of the Wu Tang Clan. Kelis is an R&B singer best known for her single Milkshake
About Song:  This song is a mashup between the Beatles ‘You Never Give Me Your Money” and “Got Your Money”. It is off of a project made by Tom Caruana called “Wu-Tang Vs. The Beatles: Enter the Magical Mystery Chambers” (a play on the album Magical Mystery Tour and 36 Chambers)
Favorite Part:
The mix itself is the best part. But I also really like the part at 1:28 where ODB finishes his verse and it goes into the chorus

Other:
Wu Tang Clan Wikipedia
Tom Caruana Official Site
Ol’ Dirty Bastard Wikipedia
Kelis Wikipedia

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