Great party! This Saturday at Element Night Club, Nas will host a party for his “Greatest Hits” album that will release on Nov. 6th. Join Nas and friends as we celebrate his career as a great MC. Check out the pictures from his birthday party a couple months back.
1642 Hollywood Blvd
On the west coast we have always loved a little “talk-box” now and then. As a kid, I can remember laying in the back (wreck-less child endangerment) of my uncle’s Corvette, hearing Zapp & Roger on the radio, and being blown away.
Fast-forward to now and one of the most popular sounds on the radio are the nasal computerized melodies that T-pain helped to bring back to the forefront of pop music. Although it is the perfect remedy for people who cant sing (Britney Spears), people that can really sing (Chris Brown, Fantasia, Justin, and others) Often incorporate it into their music.
Snoop Dogg’s song, “Sexual Erruption” [nh], is a clear case of “fcuk-it I’ll sing that ish my self cuhh!” There are really no singers raw enough to be qualified to say it how Snoop said it. Overall I love it; the song is a little corny/silly, but I think it’s brave and creative for snoop. Maybe I’ll add it as a bonus track on the Champion Lover Mixtape…
Snoop Dogg, Sexual Eruption (Seduction)
via ahotmess
I don’t know much about Bermuda, but if New Orelans-born, Bermuda-raised Collie Buddz is any representation, than I don’t mind sayin’: me likey.
I know, I know, not much to go on. But see for yourself at tomorrow night’s House of Blues show where the reggae singer will be opening for another islander, songstress Rihanna.
Buddz released his first album this year, and I had it on heavy rotation in my car this summer. I bet you’ll find his smooth voice is even smoother live, and the catchy hooks and beats will have you movin to the sounds, even if you don’t know what the hell he’s sayin half the time.
Rihanna with Collie Buddz
10.23.07 | Showtime 9pm
House of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323.848.5100
Tickets $37
Ok so, I haven’t had the opportunity to catch the show BUT I’ve heard nothing but RAVE reviews about the first two shows Jill Scott put on at the House of Blues this week. So for all of you Jill fans and/or lovers of good music that may have been unaware she has one last show tomorrow night. Tickets are still on sale. On another Jill note…. I got a chance to check out “Why Did I Get Married” ….it was awesome. Now marriage on the other hand?…..I think I’m officially frightened.
House of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323.848.5100
10.20.07 | $45.00 | 9pm
I don’t know where this track came from, but it’s a cool song to vibe to. It may be a special track from a foreign release, something scrapped from Because of You, or something coming soon. Either way, take a listen to this Ne-Yo track that we will call “Chillin” since I don’t know the real title.
With Ye’s platinum-plus status for Graduation, I know most of you have the album, either via download or purchase. With many great albums come great remix albums; if you remember, the Black Album had a White, Grey and many other remix albums. So with Graduation’s popularity, The League Crew set created The Graduate. Mixed by Mick Boogie, Tony Urban and our buddy 9th Wonder, hosted by Kanye and sponsored by LRG, you have 28 remixed, rearranged (and some brand new) songs for your listening pleasure.
They say she is fine enough to make a n!$$@ want to sing! G. hit me the other day and told me that he was going to be doing the official birthday party for Ms. Kardashian on the 21st, and asked me to cook up a promo image for it. Coincidently one of my favorite songs at the moment was inspired by her. Marques Houston had a song called “Kimberly” on his last album, Veteran. Hands down the joint is a perfect record. I loved it enough to feature it on the “Champion Lover” Mixtape (coming soon). Give it a listen.
“The ceiling fans is spinning and the lights is low / I got frequent-flya mileage…” - MH
Blue magic is the warm-up single off of “American Gangster,” Jay’s latest post-retirement effort. The title coincides with Denzel’s new movie. Jay told the New York Times that he was inspired by the film. “Watching that film, it brought back all these memories,” he said. “It took me back to those emotions.” Should be interesting….He’s doing what Dre did after the “Aftermath” album: returning to that gangsta ish.
I wonder if Universal is sharing some of their marketing budget to promote the album, because in 24 hour’s time every web search for “American Gangster” lists Jay at the top of the pile. He is raising awareness for the firm crazy! The album and the film are not officially connected but the official soundtrack will be released on Def Jam.
Little Brother Get Back Album Sampler
Get Back!!! Although their album has been pushed back, Little Brother has provided us with a sneak peak. They’ve also promised a great album and some unreleased material to surface after the album drops. Take a listen and be ready for their Get Back album to be released soon. Check their myspace for updates and music drops.
myspace.com/littlebrother
He’s like Santa Clause: he only comes around once a year. Ok, well, maybe a bit more than that. But the point is, Eric Roberson–the VERY popular, VERY talented, proudly independent soul singer/songwriter–is a busy cat. He’s constantly touring and he’s coming back our way (his last performance was in the spring at the troublesome BB King’s venue…sound problems? check. reservations lost? check…but I digress).
Thursday night (Sept. 6) you can catch Erro (as his fans call him…and soon you will too) at the Temple Bar in Santa Monica (a venue I LOVE…let’s give it up for red lighting!). Reasons why you should go?
His voice (like butter).
His songs (remember storytime in kindergarten? upgrade it for an older audience).
His stage presence (he studied theater…dude knows what he’s doing).
It’s only 12 bucks* (you’ve paid more for parking!…and you will get your money’s worth).
Need more reasons? He’s worked with Musiq, Jill Scott, Vivian Green, and other artists he matches or surpasses in talent…
Come on and jump on the bandwagon. The view (and sounds) are great from here.
Eric Roberson
9.6.07 | Showtime 9pm (Eric Roberson 11pm)
The Temple Bar
1026 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.393.6611
*Online Pre-Sale $12 | TemplerBarLive.com
Tickets at Door $15
The man is back! This time without the curly fro; but with the snippet of his new song “Pretty Wings,” it seems as though Maxwell has still got it. In late ‘07 he is slated to drop the first installment of his Black Summer Nights trilogy, where he will release albums in ‘07, ‘08 and ‘09. Though Hip Hop being dead is arguable, we know that good R & B has hope with Maxwell in the coming years. Listen to the snippet below.
In July, Elevated Live brought you two of the Elevated Family’s own Ankore & Elle B with the “Freedom Starts with Me” show. And as summer winds down it is only fitting that we bless you with another installment of the Elevated Live series. Teedra Moses will be celebrating the release of her much anticipated sophomore album “The Young Lioness,” with concert @ The Roxy on Sunset. Her debut album Complex Simplicity was slept on initially but has waken in music listeners, leaving them wanting more. Join us for a night of entertainment by Ms. Moses and some very special guest.
Elevated Live: Teedra Moses wsg Mullato & Breezy Love Joy
8.26.07 | 8pm
The Roxy Theater
9009 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Pre Sale Tickets $15 | Call - 323.957.0111
Online Pre-Sale $20 | BrownPaperTickets.com
