Been away for a minute but im backk. Nowadays everyone is a blogger has a blog and etc. You see the same thing on every 5 blogs. I always pried myself on this blog being diffrent...but anyway! what uppppp. Back in CT for my junior year of college..my Summer was AMAZING! took me a while to get back into school mode again but im ready and GRINDIN. alots dropped alots happened..no need to retaract on those things because you prolly read em on a million different blogs. So ill keep this short and current
Melanie Fiona- It Kills me VIDEO.
i TRIED to tell yaaaaa she was next up! just go in my archives when i posted this song. Shes amazing and incredibly talented. She pours her soul into this song. Something i was def relating to last year. & the video is now here. Its kinda cool. Adam rodriguez is EVERYWHERE this year..her album "The bridge" hits stores Novemeber 3rd. It released in canada in like july so of course millions already have it..and its def a good album. Shes the modern day lauryn hill. =]
I did say i was keeping it short. lmao. i have to go to class though. ill def be backkkk though.
Drake had a show in ATL over the weekend and the good people over at Studio 43 got AMAZING footage. Drake opened with Congratulations and Ended with "Best i Ever had". Its crazy the amount of buzz he's gotten over the year. Trey came on stage to perform "Successful" and Usher aswell. footage like this is Exactly why i need to be in ATL..lol Oh & he didnt sign with Universal as those were rumors on twitternation yesterday.
Camron AT The Highline NYC
Camron did a show The other day at The Highline I follwed it Via twitter of course as lowkey & Miss info were in attendance. This is a clip of the beggining of him performing the classics.."I really mean it".."Get em girls". "Oh boy"..allll THAT. He has a new album "Crime pays" will be in stores May 12th The full Clean version leaked and all im sayin is Crime pays > Prey 4 Regin!!!!!! The dips really need to get back together though!
Maino Crys while Performing
SOOO this was touching & actually gave me chills. While performing his Single "All of the Above" Maino becomes overwhlemed with emotion and begins to cry he then says his bestfriend got shot in the back by the police and is paralyzed. Its crazy its just a reminder that there Still IS police brutality going on that isnt portrayed in the news. Maino is one of the realest rappers in the rap game and after everything hes been through its nice to see him reep the benefits of hard work & success.
Eminem- 3am (VIDEO)
So i posted the trailor in my last semi update, i missed the premiere of the video on Cinemax saturday but heres the official video. The video is kinda dope..dope concept..matches the song.. i just dont fuck with the song like that. lol. I even wanted to turn the volume off and just watch the video. I like the "Way i am" Eminem. but none the less Em is back and his album will be in stores May 19th?
Chrisette Michele- Epiphany
So i must admit, i slept on her first album even though she had dope records like "Love is you". It was a good album but didnt do good comerically. Anyway. Her sophmore attempt "Epiphany" Dropped yesterday which deserves NOT to be slept on. if your a lover of REAL RNB REAL music then this is an album that you MUST BUY. go to Amazon, Itunes, Target, WHEREVER. But support her and support the movement of real RNB. The album is amazing. From songs like "Notebook" to the single Ephiphany, to Her song with Neyo "What you do" and even to more upbeat songs like "Playin our Song" Its a good album she really came with the souful vibe. I know alot of people dont even actually know who she is so I posted an interview she did with RAP UP below.
Maxwell- Pretty Wings (VIDEO)
So refreshing to see he's back after about 8 years! I Just downloaded his whole discography onto my itunes too. But anyway I first heard the snippet of this song in Oct of 07 a long time ago and the full version is finally releases along with the video this is off his "Blacksummersnight" Album or trilogy coming in July. I adore this song lol. The video isnt bad either. Hes also the first confirmed performer for the 2009 BET awards. =]
Big Sean-UKNOWBIGSEAN
Big Sean teamed up with Mick Boogie and dropped an insanely dope mixtape a couple weeks ago. Big Sean is dope..Alot compare him to drake..i mean their similar both young hungry coming up artists but drake is on another level lol. This mixtape is really good though the beats are all dope..Big sean is a witty rapper and he has a flow diffrent from alot of others. & i can completely relate to alot of what hes saying especially in the song "Desire, Wants & needs" He is signed with good music..under kanye..hopefully Finally famous will be out soon but untill then download this mixtape!
Alot of people dont like him..I admit his first attempt The Lime & the coconut juice song was extremly corny lol..But as of late..hes been coming with some DOPE stuff..idk if hes got a ghostwriter or what but hes decent..He did a mixtape recently with Clinton Sparks that was decent as well..I like this song and he has a diffrent steelo to him..i dont think hes ever going to fill that void of snoop, pac, dre, ice cube, or even the game BUT he can make his own path & i like the beat and glad hes reppin for his coast!! =]
Oceans 7- So much Swag
If your internent Savy or go on blogs and music sites like i i do everyday, Youd know who the Oceasn Seven are. But if you dont The "Super Group" Consists of JD (Jermaine Dupri), Usher, Bryan Micheal Cox, Johnta Austin, Tyron, Nelly, and Trey Songz. Basically Jermaine dupri has a channel on Youtube and blog and a twitter Whch basically follows the life of "Oceans" from the partys to the women to the money and the music. Their creating a mixtape and have been leaking sngs This one is called So much swag with Bow wow on it. Its alright..you know..whatever.. lol. CHeck it out though.
Their back!! But anyway..Everyone knows i have an infatuation with this woman she is just the epitome of bad
She showed off her new tatoo VIA twitter the other day..covering up her "Ernest" tatoo. The name of her boyfriend at 15. Clearly Kanye made her do that lol. Thats def a shot to someones ego esepcially one as huge as kanyes. She did a lip service About how she loves eating P***y. haha. I think i posted it? if not im going to FIND IT and post it lol.
DIVASPEAK Tv: Ep 48
This isnt the Recent but the recent one was boring...and i like this one because cousin Sassy is in it. ahah. Funny Stuff.
Congratulations to the MVP: LEBRON JAMES
If you know me i dont support the NBA like that so i haven't watched the regular season game in about a year so i wouldn't know if this is justified or not lol BUT as of late i AM a die hard BULLS fan so that series sucked me in and i now watch all the series..I miss the game i think thats why im so entertained but Lebron IS a really good player so Congratulations to him. He has a gold medal. The MVP award i guess all that is left is the ring...
Whats up faithful followers. lol I havent udpated in idk how long. Just havent really had the time..School has my been my main focul point its insane. I have about 2 more weeks left of classes then finals then its back to the DMV for the summer. im STILL taking two courses in the summer and then in the fall most likely 7 classes. INSANE RIGHT? idk how im gonna do it in the fall but it has to be done. Im just Hungry & i have goals that im trying to achieve. ALOT has happened..Now adays everyone has a blog so i dont need to update everything my blog was diffrent anyway..But i'll touch on some stuff not alot be cause im using my shitty as toshiba so i doubt i put pictures up. Ill update a couple more times before the semester ends. I PROMISE! lol
I did an artist spotlight on these guys earlier on in life..No need to explain How dope they are. I also posted this song on here that got ALOT of good feedback, they finally did a video for it. The video is really artistic..The lead girl could of been BADDER though lol. Alot of people were puzzled by the concept But The Duo cleared it up VIA twitter that the Duck represents money. If you have a twitter you can follow these guys @ChristianRich. & They have an EP coming out called "The Decadence" So look out for that!
Eminem- 3am Trailor
For the first time Ever Cinemax will debut Eminems video for 3Am this saturday 5/2 at 10pm ESt. prior to their premiere of the scary movie The strangers. They correlate with each other youll see once you take a look at the trailor. The video was directed by syndrome and from the trailor it looks like its gonna be a dope video. Ive heard the song..idk how i feel about it. lol. i took like a 50 second listen to it though anyway..hopefully its alot better than his first attempt at a release. Relaspe will be in stores May 19th. I suggest no other rapper d rop that day or this month lol. Below is the tracklisting. When im on a better c omputer i will post the artwork. 01 Dr. West (Skit) 01:29 02 3am 05:20 03 My Mom 05:20 04 Insane 03:01 05 Bagpipes From Baghdad 04:43 06 Hello 04:08 07 Tonya (Skit) 00:43 08 Same Song & Dance 04:08 09 We Made You 04:30 10 Medicine Ball 03:57 11 Paul (Skit) 00:19 12 Stay Wide Awake 05:20 13 Old Time’s Sake f. Dr. Dre 04:35 14 Must Be The Ganja 04:03 15 Mr. Mathers 00:42 16 Deja Vu 04:43 17 Beautiful 06:32 18 Crack A Bottle f. Dr. Dre & 50 Cent 04:58 19 Steve Berman (Skit) 01:29 20 Underground/Ken Kaniff 06:19
Asher Roth ft C eelo-Be By myself video
2nd single i believe? well this is off Ashers Asleep in the Bread aisle which is in stores NOW. The record is actually dope Asher can spit this is one of my favorites off the album. I still have love for him despite the recent comments hes been making..He has a target on his back because hes white so everything hes says or done is under a watchful eye of the hiphop community and hiphop lovers but really people should see where hes coming from hes 23 and the world around him is chaing drastically stop being so hard on him!!!
ok my computer is freezing ergh. im def going to update monday though!!
So yea i said I would update more since school started but lately shits just been crazy lol but im BACK and gonna update alot more. IVe been blogging my thoughts and stuff on xanga but ill do this 2. Anyway theres ALOT that i havent blogged on and theres ALOT to blog on but im just going to do certain topics.
So i might be like a month late but this is still significant
Heres to new beginnings lol. Not only in the US but in my life and THIS blog. Only right i started off with that.
So this is something i came acorss over winter b reak. Its actually pretty dope. Its practially like facebook status's. Its basically a way to stay connected with family friends co workers etc through the simple question. What are you doing? you update what your doing and just like facebook people can reply. mainly its a music buisness site. alot of famous people are on their. Nina sky, mickboogie, Quest love, Solange knowlges, kid cudi, Nate robinson, shaq, MC hammer, diddy, qtip. So its like a big deal. Alot radio hosts are on there and ALOT of up and coming dope artists. I love it because since iwant to be an A&R its a GREAT place to network with artists and people LIKE diddy and people who own labels. but if you have one follow me at Steph_The_AnR and if you dont have one you should get one its great!
OSCARS
so the oscars were last night. i didnt watch because i didnt care 2 much, but i follwed it via twitter. From what i was hearing Alicia keys had on a wig and her makeup artist should be fired. well neway i looked online for pictures and i agree. i'll post pics. Tarji one of my fav actresss lost but shes sitll a winner because she looked GREAT last night. Diddy has an oscar?, hm. Heath did win, it was well deserved. And queen latfiah showed up with her personal trainer which basically confirmed that shes gay i guess lol. But heres pics from the event last night.
Rihanna- The Face of a battered Women
SO..this is the actual headline on TMZ. Idk if i should even put this up because in domestic violence cases Privacy of the victim is BEYOND important and i do really think this is disrespectful especially that the photo leaked a day before her 21st bday. but it is a HOT topic. So anyway. This is the legit photo. TMZ payed 62 grand for the photo. Honestly when i heard about the situation i said i dont think chris did anything but this is just BEYOND a domestic dispute. He really fought her. The thing is she looks SO sad in the picture. =/ I do think his career is done. Alot of radio stations have pulled his music along as stores and even his double mint ad has been pulled. Hes VERY talented so for his career to end at 19 is sad. He does have alot of female fans that are still sticking by him though. But in reality This is beyond crazy And no matter what no one should be beaten up by a loved one as she was (Supposedly) Chris issued a statement saying hes seeking guidance and counseling from god And maybe he needs it Because hes been around abuse his entire life. Im not someone to bash him because Things do happen Their both young. And no one knows the situation completely but them. But i do feel bad for the BOTH of them. The Media has blown the situation out of proportion and issued alot of disgusting false allegations such as herpes and leona lewis being the side girl. People should take a step back and look at themselves before judging another situation all of us have nothing to do with.
ALOT has been changing.
Not even in the world but musically. Just has a whole, Life is so diffrent. I.E Kid cudi. I did a couple posts about him before But anyway Him & Ye kicked a freestyle on 106 Thursday. He has the dopest melodies ive heard. I hope this is a song on his album. But neway check it out. Look at how their dressed I LOVE 09 right now!! people arent afraid to be who they are and their LIVIN!
"All these emotions are pourin out me, I bring them to the light for you, its only right. This is the soundtrack to my life."
Turn my swag oooooonnn.
Somethin else creative. Check kanyes Welcome to heartbreak video its DOPE but i do think its a little OD with the visuals.
i did an artist spotlight about him and a couple other posts. But Right now DRAKE has the biggest buzz of any other artist out. Hes being compared to Jay-z which is a HUGE compariosn. he does have the buisness mindset, Personam and the lyrcism. ANyway The anticpiation for his RECENT mixtape: SO FAR GONE was insane. I was even waiting for it the whole day 40 had everyone going nuts on the blog but because they were on Pacific time I just went to sleept woke up to see he already had about 60,000 downloads, He basically gave us a free album even though he does sell them in cananda. But None the less the mixtape is really DOPE, he sings about 60% of it but he still comes with dope lyrics and rhymes. Lloyd is on the it, Omarion, Bun B, and of course Wayne and Trey songz. But if you havent heard it or have it. You can download it hereee!
While were on the topic of So far gone.. I came across this DOPE rapper. now i havent been into to much rap especially with everyone trying to sing nowadays but anyway he reinvented "Lust for Life" A track on the mixtape and its HOTT. The thing is hes 16..Take a listen to the track. Its so dope. And if you like that. Take a look at his myspace HERE
NERO
"Keep fallin, Is it cuz im too ill for heaven?..so i breath. All i put out is my ALL. SO i hope i receive."
"Im standin here holdin my heart, baby just give me yours im down for exchange. Im up for the not so pretty nights, cuz together we as vibrant as some city lights."
And if you dont like him..and rap Well heres a NEw Rnb SONGTRESS. Shes really next up in my eyes. Her voice is unique she can sing though.
Melanie Fiona
The boys over at GWHH did a really great interview with her so to get to know her more go
Here for that. Shes been touring with Kanye. And shes actually from candian. Canada is next up with the talent I SWEAR lol. And recently her single "Give it to me right" Has been creating a buzz in the US and radio stations. I like the song. Check the stream out of it below. But she has a new song called "It kills me" Which just leaked off her new album and i promise you ITS CRAZY. ugh i love it. lol. But check that track out below.
DJ Lissa Monet Presents: Lovestoned Vol. 003 Behind Closed Doors.
I actually posted the last love stoned she did. Dj lissamonet is a dj from Toronto canada. Shes dope and of course shes a lady dj so i show her alot of love. And the Love stoned mixes NEVER dissapoint. She actually DMed me on twitter it before it dropped because i love it so much. It dropped around valentines day but i had no one to share it with but i still bump it lol. But check this out. I wouldnt steer you wrong its a dope mix. Ginuwine, Jon B, chris brown, The dream, jill scott, r kelly, faith evans, whitney houston, next and MORE are on the tape.
I saw this on ARs Blog. This is really cool. This is basically a compilation of over 1,000 photos sequenced after each other. She uses something called motion photography. Its crazy because at one point shes eating and u think its a video but those were all really good photos. Listen to it with sound. The song is "The Warning" By Hot chip. Somethin diffrent.
50 Cent Presents: Pimpin Curly: The fast lane Episode
If you haven't watched the previous two episodes you have too. This is the latest of them. 50 cent has such a sense of humor. These are hilarious. These basically stemmed from his ongoing beef with rick ross right now. Noone even cares about that anymore. because 50 basically ethered him. He also made a cartoon of rick ross. this one isnt as funni as the previous ones.
DIVA SPEAK TV
So most of everybody knows Amanda diva from Def poetry jam thats how i got introduced to her , when she did her famous "40 emcees" Poem. but shes overal dope. i say shes my hero cuz shes so cool and intelligent. But She does a diva speak tv series This isnt the latest but this is last weeks episode. I think this will be a trend ill post a couple when she does them. Because she basically sums up everything in whats going on in the world.
FIRST POST of the 09! Hows everyone hope everyone had a great holiday!! New blessings in 09 is my motto for the year. WELL looks like im heading back to CT the 18th to go back to school. =[ sucks but that just means MORE POSTS. and inspite of my new spirt and the year expect alot of changes around heree. all that. Im gonna clean it up also lol. =p anywayy I just wanted to write something to update this thing make sure you all know im alive lol. I have alot of content and dope new artists im going to post most likely once the semester starts up again sooo just wait for that. and i hope those who been rockin with the blog continue to and tell others. Word of mouth is the best root to success.!!! Untilll then folkssss.
