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Gerald Walker - "Girl, Oh No He Didn't!?"

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"Girl, Oh No He Didn't!?"

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Gerald Walker is an up-and-coming emcee from Chicago, IL who is no stranger to the state of Wisconsin or the city of Milwaukee. He also dabbles in  vocal work, songwriting, and producing.He started rapping after graduating high school and released his first mixtape in 2009. After releasing three mixtapes and developing a bit of a name for himself within the Hip-Hop community, Walker began his rise to the top in 2011. His fourth mixtape The Other Half of Letting Go officially put him on the map as a new contender in the Hip-Hop game. The project received rave reviews in numerous publications such as XXL and the Shepherd Express. Walker was already making big moves prior to the success of the tape though, like touring with Yelawolf and appearing on MTV. So it was just the icing on the cake so to speak. Currently, Walker has dropped a new track for his fans entitled “Girl, Oh No He Didn’t!?.” Check the details after the jump.

Meet Sacramento Duo: The New Aira

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The New Aira is a Hip-Hop duo on the rise from Sacramento, California. They have a  sound that blends R&B, Techno, and Pop with the genre of Hip-Hop. The duo consists of P.S. and Michael Paul. The two first encountered each other via a high school gym class. Nothing came of the encounter at first. However, the two would go on to eventually become best friends through their passion for music and the rest is history. The duo feels their biggest asset is their distinctive personalities. P.S. is said to be the more aggressive type while Michael Paul is the more relaxed one. With a serious work ethic and a strong belief in themselves, the fellas of The New Aira feel they are destined for great things. Are they right? The only way to find out is to check out a couple of tracks.

Bertell – “Selfish Love”

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Thought it would be a nice change of pace to add a little more R&B to the mix. So readers meet Bertell Young. Bertell is a native of Houston, TX who has also lived in New Jersey and Atlanta. He has been through many a trial and tribulation throughout his career but has never given up on his music. After quite a few bad breaks and a lot of hustling, Bertell had a stroke of luck. He linked up with award winning songwriter / producer Bryan-Michael Cox. Things were a little rocky between the two at first but they eventually found an arrangement that worked. Bertell singed a deal with Capitol Records that involved a joint venture between Cox’s Blackbaby Entertainment and Bertell’s own Upscale Music Group. After the deal, he began to open and work with several big names in the industry such as Bun B. of UGK and Scarface. Currently, Bertell is working on further establishing a buzz for his debut album Goin Hard. He has a dropped a few singles already like “She Bad” and “Beat It Up.” Bertell’s goal with his music is to prove that R&B is not dying or fading out. It just needs the right artist to step up and start making good quality music again. How close is he to said goal? Let’s take a listen to his most recent offering “Selfish Love” and find out.

Teairra Mari F/ 2 Chainz – “U Did That (Remix)”

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“U Did That (Remix)” F/ 2 Chainz (via Ivy Awino)

Teairra Mari has been through a lot in her career since her debut in 2004/2005 on Def Jam. She has had record label issues, some minor legal drama, and the list goes on. However, the songstress has never given up on her music. Since her debut self-titled album Teairra Marí, she has dropped a few mixtapes, EP’s, and had a couple of hit singles. Currently, she is back in the studio working with newly popular producer Rico Love. Her first single off of her upcoming sophomore album is entitled “U Did That.” It has been making quite the wave on the internet  and a remix for the track has just recently surfaced. Click the jump for the deal on the remix.

Meet North Carolina Crooner: Eliz Camacho

“Get Loose”

Readers meet Eliz Camacho. Eliz  is a singer, songwriter, and actress born in Illinois and currently residing in North Carolina. She specializes in Pop and R&B music. Like a lot of singers, Eliz got into music at a young age via her church choir. She continued singing in junior high school where she began to successfully perform in competitions. After junior high, Eliz started getting into acting. She was cast in a few productions, graduated from a career center, and signed with a talent agency. In 2008, it was her singing that got her noticed though. She performed the National Anthem at a rally for President Obama in North Carolina and the rest as they say is history. Since that time she has gone on to: land major acting gigs, star in commercials, win awards, and be featured in numerous publications. Currenty, Eliz has just put the finishing touches on her debut album House of Mirrors. She recently dropped the first single entitled “Get Loose.” A review of the single can be found after the jump.

Pavy F/ Ca$hflow Ellis – “Put Me In Ya Club (My Club Song)”

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Chicago emcee Pavy has dropped another single and video off of his new mixtape Middle Class Ignorance. The single he chose is the previously reviewed “Put Me In Ya Club (My Club Song).” The track features fellow rapper Ca$hflow Ellis and was produced by Coop of the Baron Boys. Since it was a mixtape favorite, decided it was only right to share the video with readers. This video was directed by Thomas Price and the concept for the video is your typical night at the club. Watch Pavy and Ellis get it in below.

 

For more with Pavy, readers can check him out via his website or hit him up on Twitter.  Also, be sure to show some love to Ca$hflow Ellis as well via Facebook or Twitter. And don’t forget to check out the review for Middle Class Ignorance at the above provided link. Then head on over to Band Camp to preview or download the project. The Band Camp link can also be found at the beginning of the post.

I thought this video was decent. The concept could have been a little more creative though. However, it did provide pretty exact visuals for the track and thus served it’s purpose. So overall, not a bad project. But I would like to see Pavy step outside the box a little bit for his next video. -MinM

Kia Rap Princess – “Come On”

The one and only Kia Rap Princess hooked up with Steve White and produced a brand new video for her fans. The visuals are for her track called “Come On” which can be found on her upcoming mixtape Heiress 2 The Throne: Volume 2. The video also stars the lovely Kelliy Nicole of the Black Dollar Divaz. The concept of the video centers around Kia and Kelliy spending a nice intimate evening together. Check it out below ….

 

If readers enjoyed the video and want more with Kia, they can check her out here. Also, stay tuned to the site. Heiress 2 The Throne: Volume 2 will hopefully be out later this month and will include a listening session and release party. Details will be posted as they become available. And Kia is also working on an EP entitled It Was Written that will hopefully be made available soon as well. The Princess of this rap game is doing big things, so be sure to keep up!

I really thought this was a simple yet effective video. It brought the song to life perfectly. The whole smooth grown & sexy vibe from the track was well portrayed in the project. Also, it showed off a different side of Kia that people don’t get to see too often. And it’s always nice to see an artist do something different and reflect their versatility. So much props to everybody involved with the visuals. This is definitely a winner. -MinM

Da Queen F/ Kia Rap Princess – “S.W.A.G.”

“S.W.A.G.” F/ Kia Rap Princess

Meet the newest addition to the Blaqlizt Entertainment family, Nikki Hanson aka Da Queen. Da Queen is a teenage femcee from Milwaukee, WI. Under the guidance of Blaqlizt veteran Kia Rap Princess, the young female rapper is gearing up to take the local Hip-Hop scene by storm. Her first step in doing so is this insane collaboration with her mentor. The production here is ill. The heavy bass line with the drum style kick creates an intense hood vibe. The hook is winning too. Kia brings her easy going flow with simple yet captivating lyrics. The verses are of superior quality as well. Nikki kicks things off on the first half of the track and Kia comes in on the second part. Both ladies came with dope flows, crafty wordplay, and flawless rhymes.  They do an excellent job of showing off their own individual swag, making the listener want to step their own game up. Peep Da Queen as she spits: “Flow so incredible, Blaqlizt Ent. If you seeing dollar signs then I bet you watching me. And my swag got more flavor then a tropical smoothie. Fresh when I hit the scene like I’m directing a movie. And you know I stay fly like a bird with the wings. I hold it down for my town, that’s why they call me Da Queen.”  Those lines are a nice raw taste of what Nikki has to offer. Overall, this song is fire and a great first single for Da Queen. It will definitely grab and hold the attention of any lover of TRUE Hip-Hop. But click that link and take a listen for yourself. So now that you know Da Queen can spit, bet you want to know more about who she is, right? Well stay tuned to new Hip-Hop site The Illixer for an exclusive Q&A featuring Da Queen herself.

This song goes hard, there is no denying it. Both Nikki and Kia came with their A game. And with Nikki being so young that just makes it more impressive. A while back Kia said that she was grooming Da Queen to one day take over the throne. If Nikki keeps up the good work and allows her craft to grow and improve, I couldn’t think of a better successor. Welcome to Blaqlizt Queen, proud to have you on the team! -MinM

Lyriciss – The Balance EP: Money / “Get It & Go” Video

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The Balance EP: Money

The DMV homie Lyriciss has graced his fans with some new music. He recently dropped a new project called The Balance EP: Money. The EP is part of a four part series that the rapper is releasing in partnership with The DJBooth. This is the second offering from the series. The first is entitled The Balance EP: Respect and can be found here. The Balance EP: Money includes four brand new tracks and is executive produced by Inner Loop Media Group. Also, it features production from Grussle, J-Scrilla and Soulful!. Continue reading to check out a review of two of the four tracks.

“The Agenda”

This is one of the tracks produced by Grussle. The production is on point. It features a light knock, some background vocals, and a chill type of vibe. There is no actual hook present, just a a few references to the song title towards the end of the track. Which works out fine, the track still flows smoothly. There is no typical verse structure for this track either. Lyriciss basically just spits the whole way through. He does an excellent job too. He kept a good steady pace with a clean delivery, had some crafty wordplay, and dope rhymes. Notable lines include: “But I survive with my grind and my intellect. I’m killing n—-s like diabetes and cigarettes. Light brown skin, soul black as Henney. Stepping over the game like the Kappas shimmy. A lot of rappers in this field can’t practice with me. They some actors to me. Cause I got some James Cagney in me. Smart money, I be running for that. A public enemy, you know they be gunning for that.”  Some pretty slick lyricism in those lines, especially the play on the James Cagney reference. Overall, this track is hot and was a smart way to kick off the EP.

Wale F/ Lloyd – “Sabotage”

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“Sabotage” F/ Lloyd

DMV rapper Wale has been riding high since the release of his sophomore album Ambition. The album’s first official  single/video “Lotus Flower Bomb” took the airwaves and media outlets by storm. Now hoping for another smash release off the album, Wale drops his track with Atlanta crooner Lloyd. The production here is quality. It features various instruments, a mid-tempo pace, and a smooth R&B type of vibe. The hook is on point as well. Lloyd has amazing vocals and the lyrics are interesting. The only complaint is that the instruments and vocals seem to get a little loud. Dialing back the instruments and playing Lloyd’s vocals at a gentler tone would have been nice. Not a big deal though, still a great hook. The verses are well done. Wale brings a relaxed flow, some witty wordplay, and smartly crafted rhymes. He does a wonderful job of sharing the story of his rocky relationship with a seemingly indecisive female. The details he provided really helped paint a vivid picture of the situation for the listener. It takes a truly talented emcee to do that. Overall, this is a winning track. It has a very appealing production and some solid substance. Click that link though to hear it for yourselves. As a reminder, Ambition is currently available via all music retailers. The iTunes link is provided earlier in the post. So go show Wale some love and snag a copy or two. And be sure to catch Wale live if given the chance. He is currently on tour, the info regarding the tour is available via his website.

I haven’t been crazy about Wale’s music since he teamed up with Rick Ross and company. But this track is pretty dope. Lloyd killed the hook and Wale did some nice storytelling that I feel anybody who has ever been in a relationship can relate to. Everyone has had at least one dysfunctional relationship that makes no sense. So props to Wale and Lloyd on this one. I don’t think it will be as big as “Lotus Flower Bomb” but this track definitely has the potential to be a hit. And as always, love to DJ Poizon Ivy for the music! -MinM