R&B

Frank Ocean- “Blue Whale”

Mr. Ocean decided to let loose a new joint through his tumblr tonight that features him rapping rather than singing. Frank sounds really comfortable over this chill beat and he proves that he isn’t too bad at rapping.  Listen to “Blue Whale” before starting off your work day. DOWNLOAD via

Cris Cab- “Paradise (On Earth)”

Cris Cab is back with a new release entitled “Paradise (On Earth).” This new single gives us a glimpse of what we will be hearing on Cab’s upcoming EP, RISE, due out October 9.  Malay, the same producer who helped out on Frank Ocean’s debut, handles the production on “Paradise” and Cab delivers great vocals as always.…

G.O.O.D. Music presents Cruel Summer (Album Review & Stream)

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…

Music Video: Frank Ocean ft. John Mayer- “Pyramids”

Frank Ocean released the official music video to one of the highlights off Channel Orange, “Pyramids” featuring John Mayer.  Directed by Nabil, Pyramids is one of the trippiest music videos I’ve seen, featuring Frank Ocean driving a motorcycle across a desert and walking around a strip club. Then we find ourselves watching John Mayer perform…

The Weeknd- “Wicked Games” (Mastered)

Internet phenomenon and recent Universal Republic signee, The Weeknd released a new and mastered version of “Wicked Games.” This new edit will be featured on his upcoming album Trilogy, that will comprise of his three mixtapes House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence and very few bonus tracks.  The new project is due out November 13th.

Alicia Keys – Girl On Fire

The long awaited release of Alicia Keys’ “Girl On Fire” has finally arrived. She released three different versions of “Girl On Fire”: the Inferno version, the Blue Light version, and the actual single itself. The wait was well worth it.  On the Inferno version Alicia Keys worked with Nicki Minaj for a remix that does not disappoint.…

Lloyd ft. Wale– All of Me

Lloyd connected with Wale for a new smooth joint entitled “All of Me.”  The two artists last linked up on “Sabotage” from Wale’s latest album Ambition.  The R&B singer has a new album and mixtape in the works.

YesGoodMusic Back to School Playlist

I present to you the YGM Back To School Playlist.  Tracklist features the likes of Linkin Park, MGK, A$AP Rocky, Alesso, Hit-Boy, 2 Chainz, Dirty South, Deadmau5, Madeon, Muse, Lupe Fiasco, Wahmaze, Mac Miller, Kid Cudi, Frank Ocean, and much more.  It starts off strong with LP and Dada Life and then has a couple…