My City: Atlanta (Inside the Region's New Hip-Hop Movement)

 

OMG you have to watch this eye opening refreshing look into the new Atlanta hip hop scene.  As we all know Atlanta is the musical hub for todays hip hop.  I believe my city has earned its fair ranking of being the next big thing in music.   Billboard's senior editor Erika Ramirez touches down on Atlanta's new rap scene & spends some time with the voices behind the city's new movement: Father, Raury, OG Maco, Metro Boomin, ilovemakonnen, Rich Homie Quan and many many more.  You GOT TO SEE THIS VIDEO!!!!

Shy Glizzy - Awwsome (Remix) ft. 2 Chainz & ASAP Rocky

What you know about this.....probably not a lot!!  Shy Gizzy is an artist outta D.C.   Although he is an unsigned artist he is collaborating with some heavy hitters in the game.  As you can see he teamed up with ASAP Rocky and 2Chainz.  I love the anthem laced chorus.  I have to give this remix 2 thumbs wayt the hell up!!  Enjoy!!!

Michelle Williams - Say Yes ft. Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland

I love when I find unexpected treats like this s ong right here. When I opened the video up I really didn't know what to expect.  I was like a lot of others trying to find a way to discredit the song because I started to chalk it up as another gospel track.  Then I allowed myself to hear the words, feel the energy and watch the spirit throughout the video and I instantly changed my perception.  I am feeling the song.  I was happy to see Destiny's Child back for this video!!! Michelle, Beyoncé and Kelly still make great music together!! I give the song and video two thumbs Enjoy!!

Lenny Kravitz - The Chamber (Explicit)

 

Well it certainly has been a while since Lenny Kravitz has put out an album but I am sure his fans are loving the new music.  The first video off the album was released a few days ago and its called "The Chamber".  The video was filmed in his overseas house in France.  The video is pretty cool.  A lot of people keep mentioning the fact that Lenny is 50 with abs of steel.   This song is more of a dance track but nevertheless I like it.   The album was released September 23rd and it is entitled "Strut" !! I give the song and video two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!!!

Snoop Lion - Torn Apart ft. Rita Ora

I am currently on this Snoop Lion and I am feeling this song so much!! Rita Ora has a really good voice and has really come into herself as an artist.  I am liking her more and more.  I think her songs are going to hits for a few years coming along.  Snoop is one of my all time favorites he is good at rap reggae and everything he does.  I saw he is even stepping into the DJ booth.  I want to be on this beach!!! It looks like Thailand or something?  Ok I just wanted to share this video!! Enjoy!!

Justin Bieber - Looking For You Ft. Migos

 

 

Disclosure - F For You ft. Mary J. Blige

 

Its funny when I was first introduced to Disclosure's music.... I instantly knew they had the "It" factor and boy was I right.  They have really carved a path into the music scene.  This particular song is a collaboration with one of music's queens...  Ms. Mary J Blige who happens to have a voice of an angel.  She is perfect on this song.  I'm kinda disappointed this song is not as popular as it should be.  This is an instant dance track!! Should be #1 in my opinion!  Anyhow I give this song and video two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!!

2 Chainz - Feeling You [official video]

 

This is my all time favorite Tity Boi song or as we call him now 2 Chainz....This gives you that old school vibe, I think the female singer in the song really makes the song great.  I would  love to find out if she has any more songs posted.  I will go and try to research that one.  Anyway I had to post this and to think that this only has 6 million views....should be a lot higher since the song is so infectious.  I am on the move to bring you some more great songs as I find them, scope them out and post there here for everyone's enjoyment. I included the album cover the song is on.  I love the song  and the down hood vibe the video. I gotta give this two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!!

Beyonce - Blow Official Music Video

 

I am coming out of my silence to say that if you were like me tonight watching the VMAs wondering WTF has happened to music but then when Bey took the stage you were glued to the set...throw your hands up!!!  I mean I gotta say this... I was not a Beyoncé fan before tonight but I am now!!!! She was fucking flawless in sound, looks and dance moves.  She brought the house to their feet and gave us a much needed show, everything was on point.  The twins were  awesome too....I love that song Mine with Drake.  This was the best part of the show and I am glad she made the entire show worthwhile.  Out of all the songs she performed this one called Blow was my favorite.  I had no idea she had a video for this song, it gives such a cool vibe...I love the song and the video....I give this two thumbs way the hell up!!! Enjoy

T.I. - Stay (Feat. Victoria Monet)

 

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Here is a new song from one of our all time favorite rappers.  With all the recent media coverage of this man's personal  life and marriage, a lot of things have been said on the social media networks.  Both T.I. and Tiny have been on social media outlets expressing their feelings and thoughts about relationships etc. Instead of all the negativity the media spits out I only point out the positive stuff.  I think it is so fitting that T.I. put out this song.  It packs a lot of punch and really comes from the heart.  I personally believe T.I. and Tiny will be together forever.  They are perfect for each and  look good together.  I think this song is damn good.  I give this song two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!!

T.I. - No Mediocre (Explicit) ft. Iggy Azalea

 

A nice little summer jam on the backdrops of Brazil.  If you don't know Brazil is currently hosting the world cup.  A lot of people are rooting for Brazil to be the champion, we shall see pretty soon.  I love the fact that Iggy is making her mark in the music world and T.I. is on this track.  You already know this song is in my playlist.  I think Brazil is calling me for the 2016 Olympics...I give this song and video two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!!

Video: DJ Scream Ft. Que, Waka Flocka Flame, Gunplay & Tracy T - Alway...

I tell you what DJ Scream knows how put out some good ass music. This song stays in my rotation til this day.  I love Waka Flocka Flame's verses in this song. Hell everybody did their own on this track and it all came together beautifully!! This my shit!!! I give the song and the video two thumbs way the hell up!!! Good club track right here!!! Enjoy!!

 

T.I. - The Worst (Remix)

 

I am a big fan of Jhene Aiko, I think she has a really nice voice and this song is so on point.  I love how passionate she gets on the verses.  Then to add in the king of the south and put his magic on it this is a win win for everyone involved.  I love his lyrics how he opens up about his own personal life it makes it all more validating.  The song is really good though, I definitely want to hear more from this artist.  I think shes gonna have some major major hits.  I give the song two thumbs way up and especially thumbs up to the remix with T.I.  Enjoy!!

QUE. - Time [Official Video]

 

Whatever you aint got time for you better make time to listen to this song.  Atlanta's own QUE is doing his thing.  He is blowing up for real.  In case you didn't see at the end of the video he says his name pronounced Q but spelled Que....its interesting cuz que in spanish means what....anyway he is killing the game right now...gotta give him his props.  I can see alot hits coming from QUE..keep listening.  I give the song and video two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!!

Ashanti ft French Montana - Early In The Morning

If you haven't heard Ashanti's new album you are definitely missing out.  She has some good tracks on there and I found myself listening to it over and over again.  I have always been on Ashanti's team.  This is my favorite track off the album and it features French Montana.  I thought it was Future at first but nope I was wrong. I don't give a damn who it is the track is hot!!!!! I would love to see a video for this jam.  Would be nice.  I give the song two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!!

Chris Brown - Loyal (Explicit) ft. Lil Wayne, Tyga

 

Its all about the music and the dancing.  I love this song.  I actually downloded the version with Craig David coming in on the second verse.  This version features Tyga which is cool too.  I love the dances and the outfit changes Chris has in this video.  He has a lot of talent and I am glad he doesn't let the awful media's portrayal of him to bring him down.  You gotta keep your head up and do you no matter who hates you or who they think you are.  This is what we will remember about Chris Brown, his will to keep going no matter what people say.  Gotta love it!!!! I give the song and video two thumbs way up!! I like the Usher cameo which symbolized his song "U remind me" that was a nice additive to the video.  Enjoy!!

Jerk Ribs

 

I love this song...and the video is very well directed.  Gotta give two big ole thumbs up for this one...I swear the more you listen to this song the more you will love it!    Enjoy!!

Kap G - Tatted Like Amigos [Remix] ft. Wiz Khalifa & Kirko Bangz [Offici...

 

 

DO NOT let this music pass you by......Kap G has put out a mix tape that you have to listen to!! There are many tracks featuring well known artists such as Young Jeezy....but Kap G is an artist that really can rap.  As you hear each track it takes you to alot of places and you enjoy every moment.  I can't say nothing bad about the mixtape entitled "Like a Mexican" Kap G is on the up and up and don't sleep on him cause he will be getting recognized in the hip hop game.  I give this song two thumbs way the hell up...The video has alot of famous people in it.  I enjoy picking out the folks especially all of my Atown stars...Enjoy!!!

Future - Drunk In Love (Remix)

For all you Future fans like me....this is my favorite Drunk in Love remix thus far.  This gets my vote for sure...I just wished he would have said surfboard in the song....Anyway this is the song, the remix that Im all with. Thats a cool picture with his love Ciara....Kudos to them both...I am a fan of both of them.  I give this remix two thumbs up!! Enjoy!!

The Weeknd - Drunk In Love (The Weeknd Remix)

I am posting all the Drunk in Love remixes that I like.  I don't know how many are out but so far I have heard a few that I really like.  I don't know if I like them better than Beyonce's original version but I do like this one by the Weekend and the next one I will post by Future.  The only thing missing is the surfboard.....Beyonce got me good with the surfboard.......Surfboard on the song...that is funny and random as hell.  I gotta give two thumbs up to The Weekend.....he did a damn good job on this one here.  Enjoy!!

Ace Hood Ft. Meek Mill - Before The Rollie (Official Music Video)

 

I can't understand why this song didn't make it really big...this song is very addictive.  I use the reference before the rollie when you see someone in that struggle mode before they made it anywhere in life.  We all pretty much have or had moments like that unless you were born into money..Most of us have had struggles in life.  Anyway I am an Ace Hood fan so I know more songs that he put out not just the real famous ones like "Buggati".  Ace has a style of rap that is all his own and always represents Florida to the fullest.  I gotta give two thumbs way the hell up....Enjoy!!

Que Feat. T.I. - OG Bobby Johnson (Remix)

 

This song right here....damn this song goes Hard as Hell!!!!!  How can you not be feeling this joint.  I heard it on 107.9 here in Atlanta a few weeks ago and instantly had to have it in my collection.  Then the King of the South T.I. jumps on the remix......WHATTTTTTTTTTT!! This song is a must have streetz banger!!! If you have a chance to get on youtube and watch Que's reaction to Lebron James cosigning this song....It is a nice little story.  I wanted to post this song to share in case some of yall have missed this banger right here.  I give the song two thumbs way the hell up!!! There is a video to this song so we can now get some visual of  Que. I decided to post the remix with T.I.  Enjoy!!


 

Tiger and Woods - Come down (Original mix)

 

I'm not gonna tell you where I was when I first heard this song...or what I was doing...all I can share with you is that I stumbled upon this gem and have been listening to it ever since.  The group is called Tiger and Woods....lol and the sound is very funky and packs alot of soul.  I found out that the dupo Tiger and Woods do radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts on Mixcloud.  Check them out...more songs are on the internet.  I give this song two thumbs way the hell up!! I like their sound!! Enjoy!!

Travis Porter feat. Future - Don't We

ATL turn up!!!! The trap is back jumpin......Trap music in the house.  Here goes another club banger from Travi!!!!!!!! Travis Porter that is and the one and only hitmaker Future joins them for this blazing hot track!!!Shit I love this shit!!!!! I can't wait to pop this in my player and ride around bumpin it so loud. I am hoping a video will be coming to us shortly...I hope!! I give this song two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!!

Chanel West Coast Ft. Honey Cocaine - Blueberry Chills

 

Tell me this aint a hot ass track.....I dare you tooo.....lol This is my new 2014 anthem at least for the next few weeks.  I love Chanel on Ridiculousness and I really think she is doing her thing and sounding good on these songs she puts out.  I am a big fan and Honey Cocaine has mad skills....I hope this song takes off for Chanel and Honey..they are two hot chicks with a super bad hit on their hands.  I hope we get some visuals for this song...I give the song two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!

Kendrick Lamar - Kurupted

 

Here is a song that was said to have been recorded back in 2009 and first appeared on a 2011 compilation mixtape of unreleased Kendrick Lamar material titled (Unreleased).  It shows that Kendrick has been a beast on the mic for a long time.  You gotta love it.  He is one of the best in the game by far I don't care what anyone says.  His music makes a lot of sense.  His flow is so on point and I believe he is gonna be around for many years to come.  This song is fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I give this cut two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!

Paul Laurence - Strung Out 1985

 

Here is some old school alot of people know nothing about.  This song came out in 1985...when crack cocaine was hitting the scene.  The song talked about the destruction of drugs and what it really is like to be "Strung Out"  After doing some research I found out that Songwriter/producer/keyboardist Paul Laurence had seven number one R&B hits: Freddie Jackson's "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)," "Jam Tonight," "Tasty Love," "Hey Lover," "Do Me Again"; Stephanie Mills' "(You're Putting) A Rush on Me"; and Meli'sa Morgan's "Do Me Baby." His other credits include Evelyn King's (her label RCA suggested that she drop "Champagne") summer 1981 number one R&B hit "I'm in Love," her number one R&B hit "Love Come Down," "Don't Hide Our Love," and "Get Loose," as well as hits by Lillo Thomas.  This man was a talented powerhouse.  It was a shame how music took on such a dingy dark turn for the worst in the late 80s through the 2000's.  Everyone talks about the status of music now well these people must have forgotten how dark and violent music was in the 90's.  Anyway this song is good no matter what year it was released. Yea it was the 80s...cool hair was the in thing...LOL!!  I give it two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!

Zendaya - Replay

 

OMG this is my favorite song right now......when I first heard it I instantly said it was going into my music collection and I havent stopped listening to it since...LOL...Here is some info about her that I found on Wikipedia: She is an American singer and early in 2013, Zendaya appeared on the 16th season of Dancing with the Stars, becoming the show's youngest contestant. That July, Shake It Up concluded, and in the following months, the book Between U and Me, and her debut album Zendaya arrived. The album's lead single "Replay" was released on July 16, 2013 and was top40 on Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 in New Zealand.  I'm telling you the girl got a hit on her shoulder....Im sure she is ok with it...I love her look and her voice.  I give this song and video two thumbs way the hell up!! Enjoy!!

A$AP Rocky - Fashion Killa (Explicit Version)

 

 

 

A$AP Rocky has always been about the fashion, along with Hip Hop he has expressed his love for the fashion world many times. He is pictured in this new DKNY spread alongside Cara Delevingne, Dylan Rieder, Eliza Cummings and Jourdan Dunn. I thought it was appropriate to also include the video for his song Fashion Killa which also featured Rihanna. These modeling pictures are on point....they look good..I love the black dress...I want it. A$AP should do this more often...its a good look for him!    I love the video for "Fashion Killa"....I give it an easy two thumbs up....Enjoy!!

Chanel West Coast - I Love Money

 

 This my girl right here....Yes you probably recognize her from Ridiculousness.....she has that little dolphin laugh on the show.  Anyway how many of you knew this girl could do her thing like this.  She look so cute all glammed up and rapping...Who knew little Chanel was so dope....I love her flow...she has skills..you go girl!!! I give this song and video two thumbs way the hell up!!! Oh SHit I love her shit...I want it!! LOL..... Money 2014!!!! Enjoy!

Migos - Brokanese [Prod. Murda Beatz]

 

 

Ok unless you are really not paying attention whats going on in the hip hop world..... You should already know....Migos are the hottest in the streets right now.  I am talking from an ATL perspective because I am from here and represent homegrown artists....but for real for real they have a hot sound and a unique approach to each and every song they put out.  The group got alot of attention with the Versace song.....you know the one that Drake jumped on....but they have alot of good good songs.  look them up you will not be disappointed.  I hope a video gets made for this song.  Would be pretty damn cool.  I give this song two thumbs way the hell up! Enjoy!!