Tragedy rocked the music industry and music lovers worldwide today. The reason being the passing of the one and only Whitney Houston. The details of her death are not clear at this time. However, authorities report that they do not believe any foul play was involved. Whitney has been in the business since 1985. Over the years, she has: sold millions of records, won countless awards, starred in several movies, and much more. She has also had her share of troubled times. However, she is one of the greatest singers of all time and she definitely left her mark on the industry. Please take the time to celebrate her life and remember the good times by checking out the video below. The song is called “Step By Step” and it is featured on the soundtrack to the movieThe Preacher’s Wife. The Preacher’s Wife is a 1996 film that starred Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington. Whitney Houston was only 48 years old at the time of her death.
This song and the soundtrack it’s from are some of my favorite tunes by Whitney. She sang her butt off with so much soul and passion. I cherish her classics too but wanted to do something different since they are every where at the moment. I am very hurt by Whitney’s death, she truly was a legend. Rest In Peace Whitney! You will be missed and there is not a soul alive or dead that you didn’t touch with your incredible voice! -MinM
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
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
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.
Remember how the coverage of the Southside Hip-Hop movement began with a post on a live session featuring Rockz Solid at The Spot? Well Mike Hernandez and DJ Cell of The Young Urban Society put together another live session featuring Blaqlizt Entertainment‘s own Kia Rap Princess. This time around DJ Cell took on more of a host type role. Mr. Hernandez was behind the camera once again. Mike Angel was responsible for the tunes. And Kia did what she does best, spit some hot tracks for everyone to enjoy. She did take a few minutes to chop it up with DJ Cell though to give fans a bit of insight on who she is. Check out all the action below.
If local readers enjoyed this session, then be sure to head out to The Spot this Friday. Mike and company are throwing the Sounds From The Othaground 2 event. Kia will be blessing the mic along with Sinista New Breed and a few other local talents. And DJ Cell will be providing the music. But if readers just can’t wait until Friday, they can check Kia out on her Sound Cloud page as well. Take a moment to click that Young Urban Society link too. It explains/showcases what the Southside movement is all about.
I thought this was another good session. I liked the fact that Kia not only showed off her crazy rhyme skills but that she blessed viewers with some of her vocal work as well. She has a nice little singing voice. And her and DJ Cell had a cool vibe going. It would be dope to see them do a mixtape or at least a track together. I know they read these, so think about it guys! On another note, major props to the Young Urban Society for the positivity and spotlight they are bringing to the Milwaukee Hip-Hop scene. That’s a good look! -MinM
You see male Hip-Hop Cyphers all the time. But very rarely do you get to see female emcees do their thing. And never has there ever been an all female emcee Cypher in Milwaukee, WI. That is until now. Sinista (New Breed) had the genius idea to round up some of the dopest femcees from around the city for the first ever all female Cypher. He dubbed it Femme Fatale and it includes the likes of: Rockz Solid, Kia Rap Princess, Miko, Beanz, Annie Mae, Autumn Rane, Davie, and Alexis. Peep the video below to see the ladies doing their thing.
I thought this was a good Cypher. I think all of the ladies did a great job of showing off their skills. I was especially impressed by the younger ladies in attendance, they held their own. Props to Sinista for giving the femcees the opportunity to shine. And congrats to all of the ladies involved for making Hip-Hop history in Milwaukee, that’s a good look! -MinM
The Southside of Milwaukee, WI is embarking on a Hip-Hop movement that is generating more and more buzz everyday. In effort to show support and promotion for that movement, wanted to start sharing content from some Southside artists and events. This will be one of many posts to help make that happen. Mike Hernandez and DJ Cell hold live sessions at a local venue called Tha Spot. The live sessions are to help give local artists the opportunity to shine. This live session features femcee RockzSolid. Rockz reps hard for Brewed Fresh Records and her Southside home. Also, Rockz isn’t just a rapper. She’s a mother, student, business woman, and the list goes on. Check her out below as she does her thing with simply a microphone and a deejay.
I like Rockz a lot. Her music is something different and she has a nice little flow about her. Plus, you can tell she has a genuine love for what she’s doing. And these days with all the rappers in the business for the wrong reasons, it’s good to see somebody who is truly about the music. Want more with Rockz? Stay tuned for the first ever all female Milwaukee Cypher, its insane. And a live session with Kia Rap Princess is coming up as well. So be sure to check back! -MinM
There have been a lot of new artists on the site lately, but PHZ-Sicks (Physics) is definitely one of the more stand out ones. He is just 24 years of age and hails from Woodbridge, VA. He is a graduate of Drexel University and has been in the game since 2008. His career was launched with his debut mixtape, The Feature Presentation. The mixtape received rave reviews for being something different from what other indie artists were releasing. It has received over 3,000 downloads to date. PHZ-Sicks began to do shows nationwide and critics reported that he killed his shows and audiences loved him. He has an impressive show resume too, having opened up for acts like Wale and J. Cole. His next mixtape Less Than Zero opened even more doors for him. He began to receive a lot more radio play, made more music connections, and attracted more media attention. Currently, he is a 2011 DMV Best VA Male Rap Artist nominee and he just released a new project entitled The Laws of PHZ-Sicks which was sponsored by: Hip Hop Update, ANMLHSE, and Quintin Co. One of The Laws of PHZ-Sicks buzz tracks is a song called "Success/Failure." The song features Detroit singer/rapper Young Scolla. And visuals for the single can be seen below.
Common has been getting it in these past few months. His singles "Ghetto Dreams" and "Blue Sky" have been receiving nothing but high praise. And he's getting mad love for his role on the new AMC show Hell On Wheels too. With his upcoming album The Dreamer/The Believer reportedly dropping next month; he has dropped a new video for a third single "Sweet." Check it out below ....
Rapper T.I. has been free and making positive strides for a few months now. Gearing up to release his eighth studio album, the rapper recently released a video for his debut single "I'm Flexin." The track has received rave reviews as fans feel it is a sign that the old T.I. is coming back to reclaim his throne. Does the video point to the king's return as well? Take a look and let's find out.
