“…my father living in Memphis now he can’t come this way, Over some minor charges and child support that just wasn’t paid. Damn, boo-hoo, sad story, black american dad story” As you may already know, Drake’s sophomore album Take Care leaked on Sunday night. The album exceeded all my expectations; it really is amazing. I…
My Chemical Romance- Conventional Weapons Vol. 1
by Anthony Porcelli •
A couple of years ago, before My Chemical Romance recorded and released Danger Days, there was an entire album that they recorded and threw away. If your as big of a fanatic for this band as I am, knowing that they had an entire album they chose not to release would have killed you inside.…
Big Boi ft. A$AP Rocky & Phantogram- “Lines”
by Anthony Porcelli •
First I heard Rocky’s opening verse and thought “This is awesome”…. and then I heard indie duo Phantogram come in on the chorus and thought “This is absolutely amazing”. Being a fan of both indie music and hip-hop makes this song one of coolest things I’ve ever heard. Big Boi’s Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors…
A$AP Rocky ft. Drake, 2 Chainz, & Kendrick Lamar- “F*ckin Problem”
by Anthony Porcelli •
This is the moment you realize that these 4 rappers are moving away from being hip-hop rookies to being the top rappers in the game. A$AP Rocky’s “F*ckin Problem” features Drizzy, 2 Chainz, and K Dot, on a beat pr0duced by Noah “40” Shebib. 2 Chainz chants “I love bad bitches that’s my f*ckin problem”…
Kanye West- “White Dress”
by Anthony Porcelli •
Kanye West’s latest release “White Dress” comes off the soundtrack to RZA’s film The Man With The Iron Fists. The track is produced by Ye, RZA, Tapez, and Boogz, and has a lighter feel than most of the work we’ve been hearing from Kanye recently. “White Dress” brings back feelings of nostalgia of Kanye West…
Pusha T ft. Future- “Pain”
by Anthony Porcelli •
G.O.O.D. Music’s Pusha T released the first track off his upcoming solo album. Pusha’s verses and the great beat on”Pain” overrides the slightly annoying auto-tuned Future chorus, making it a solid release. Check out the track below and see what you think.
Music Video: Nas ft. Amy Winehouse (Hologram)- “Cherry Wine”
by Anthony Porcelli •
Despite Digital Domain Media Group (the company that created Coachella’s Tupac Hologram) going bankrupt, Nas’ newest music video features a hologram of the late R&B singer Amy Winehouse. Nas plays a bartender at a bar where the hologram of Amy Winehouse is performing. “Cherry Wine” comes off of Nas’ newest album Life Is Good.
Rihanna- “Diamonds”
by Anthony Porcelli •
Rihanna rolls joints with diamonds. “Diamonds” is Rihanna’s lead single to her upcoming 7th album, which still remains untitled. The song is catchy and radio-ready as we always expect from Rihanna.
Bon Iver at Radio City Music Hall on 9/22 – Review and Footage
by Anthony Porcelli •
Remember the two types of concerts mentioned in my review of Fitz & The Tantrums’ show? Well I knew going into Bon Iver’s Radio City Music Hall show that it was going to be fantastic, and I was not disappointed. Last night was one of the most memorable musical experiences of my life. Every sound…
G.O.O.D. Music presents Cruel Summer (Album Review & Stream)
by Anthony Porcelli •
Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label has, hands down, the most stacked team in the Hip-Hop game. Following a year of several group compilation albums (MMG Presents Self Made Vol. 2, A$AP Mob- Lords Never Worry, The OF Tape Vol 2, etc.), G.O.O.D Music finally presents us their latest effort. Cruel Summer was the most anticipated…