i think ive been inspired again. aside from the release of drakes highly anticipated album and rick ross’ teflon don releasing this summer, r&b – my first love – hasnt been very inspiring or blog worthy. ive been hearing a lot of good music lately – from all genres – and because i was in [...]
turn off the radio and listen to: sarah mcleod [@sarahmcleod1]
sarah mcleod is referred to at the iconic aussie rock chick and i can totally see why. this austrailian musician was the former front woman of rock band The Superjesus. i have no idea who that band is, but apparently the band has won three ARIA awards [im assuming its the austrailian grammys] and over [...]
*new music* jazzy [@ohjazzy] – just for the record [music+download]
just got some new music from my amazing friend and singer jazzy in LA and im really excited to share it with you. jazzy has been on her grind ever since i stumbled on her myspace page three years ago. her first album “oh jazzy” got crazy rotation and the song “make up” even made [...]
*download now* the glitch mob [@theglitchmob] – drive it like you stole it
i seem to be finding a lo of production that some cool rappers could rhyme over lately *looking around*… the trackDrive It Like You Stole it is a dynamic rollercoaster of synthesize industrial beats that can only be reserved for catchy punchlines and a super smart hook. who i hear on this track: jd era, [...]
oh yeah, that’s right, im doing meeeeee
*shaking head* hold your late pass, i needed to REALLY take this one in before posting. remember when people use to actually LISTEN to a song before co-signing? where are you? lol [artwork via hustlegirl's blog] Over this motion picture movie music is making me emotional. let me effing do me. ~lissa
*watch now* PG [@pgmusiq] f. Kyuana – “lady” [video]
i saw PG and Kyuana perform this song for the first time at the sounds of fashion event and was blown away. as soon as they finished sound check, i asked for a contact to get new music and their peoples sent over a link to the video they performed that night. Production Credits: Producer: [...]
*new music* janelle monae [@JanelleMonae] f. big boi – tightrope [+ tour dates]
love her love her love her love her love her and i love that she’s got NEW MUSIC!!!!! this “futuristic R&B showstopper” who should have graced us with an album MANY MOONS ago has graced us with her presence with this James Brown-style funk jazz workout”tightope”. This amazing score of wonderfulness is the first single [...]
*new music* ray robinson – just for the night
Toronto’s own “Mr. Heart & Soul” returns with this soul/club smash. produced by club MC, Kid Kut, samples Eric B. & Rakim – “I Ain’t No Joke” to create this R&B, club friendly track. Ray Robinson is one of Toronto’s finest talents and I’m looking forward to hearing more songs from him. LISTEN HERE: Ray [...]
*new music* maadmoiselle [@maadmoiselle] – do you think about me (remix) #musicmonday
new artist maadmoiselle formerly known as this girl just sent me another amazing remix to 50 Cent’s “Do You Think About Me”. Tash *ahem* maademoiselle has a knack for writing over singles and changing the whole vibe of the song itself….I actually like this version better than 50s *blush* take a listen and enjoy: Maadmoiselle-Do_You_Think_About_Me_Remix_lissamonet.com [...]
*download now* jared evan [@jaredevan] – look the same [music & lyrics]
there’s something “beautiful” about jared evan‘s music. there’s a continuity in his melodies and i’m not sure what the process is, but it seems like they always fit the production that he happens to lay his vocals on. i’ve been a fan of jared evan’s music ever since i downloaded his mixtape “music in my [...]
