The day has finally arrived. Jay-Zand Kanye West, now collectively known as The Thronedrop their highly anticipated album, Watch The Throne today. Hip-hop heads, and fans are so in for a treat today, as they've already gone 'H•A•M' for 'Otis'; ← (LIKE WHAT I DID THERE) the leading and only tracks to be released so far from the supergroup's album. I can't wait to see the numbers for the first week sales. Will their combined effort take the number one spot on the charts..? Will this be Jigga's 16th platinum achievement and Ye's 6th..? Being the amongst the most successful rappers of all time it's likely definitely on the cards. The album will be available in stores on the 12th August.
How ironic is it for an artist that is constantly hitting the headlines, to call their leading track of their upcoming album 'Headline'..? Quite ironic and smart if I must say so. Drake has hit us with a new track to start of the week and to make us even more anticipated about his sophomore album Take Care. THE TRACK... produced by Boi-1da is one that is sure to take on the radio, with his mixture of hard rapping and singing. However in my opinion it will be a slow grow. As a Drizzy fan, as soon as he drops a new track I am on it like a house on fire, but this particular track though it has a really catchy hook is one that you might have to listen to a few times over before it really stick. LYRICALLY... the track is dope, Drizzy doesn't fail to smash his verses on this one - but the early reviews may not be in favour as his tracks are usually a one time listen and then it's a favourite. MY VERDICT... I'm liking it so far, totally loving the hok but I say give it a week or a days listen on repeat for it to really soak in. REMINDER... Take Care is due to drop October 24th. NOW... have a listen, what say you..? Drop me a line. Enjoy :)
To kick off your Monday afternoon here's something nice and fresh from the 'jerkin' New Boyz, Legacy and sexy Ben J. Coming off their upcoming album, Too Cool To Care the track entitled 'Better With The Lights Off' featuring Chris Brown, has a refreshing electro hop sound. The track produced by The Cataracs - the duo responsible for the production of the club banger 'Like A G6' from the Far East Movementand also Snoop Dogg'strack 'Wet'; won't be everyones cup of tea, but it's a definite grower as it's very catchy, and a potential club track. WHAT I'M REALLY SAYING...In terms of being a grower type track, it has room to spread its wings and hopefully spread that of the New Boyz as they're more of a Internet sensation over here in the UK - thanks to their jerkin' !! Also time is of the essence for this track and the rest of their hip hop/rap/electro pop album - summer is almost here !! Check out the track and tell me what you think. Enjoy :)
