Common's visuals for "Blue Sky" off The Dreamer, The Believer show an established Common Sense sitting on his bed daydreaming. Images of a writer, future basketball star, and future mother flood the screens as Common spray-paints an ode to the city skyline.
SOLLLL RECAP: NIKKI JEAN, BRIDGET KELLY, CJ HILTON & MORE ROCK SOB'S
CJ Hilton with the camera action!
Sol Village at SOB’s on Wednesday night in NYC was completely and utterly unexpected. That’s what one gets when venturing out to find the next big thing in CMJ week. The trial and error of it all would force some not to bet at all. To, in complete angst of the situation, stay home and turn on the radio, and frolic to the ones that have already made a cut. That would be a sad mistake.
Backed by the band The Collective, veteran Eric Roberson hosted. Among crowd warmers such as singing an impromptu tune with random words picked out by the audience ("pineapple," "crackhead"…), and belting a lady’s digits so that concertgoers could text her, he was well received.
First up was the colorful Yasinabdur. Wearing a neon ensemble, the artist brought in the positivity with “Fighting Love,” and “Angel.” Then, in “Cutthroat,” told the audience to “cut” their haters, or nix them with the hand motion that says “Ixnay.” The stage presence brought an new flavor, but the gear was a clincher.
Candice Anitra broke the mold with punk flavor packaged in a black lace dress. “Boy Crazy” was interesting to say the least, as Candice appeared slightly possessed, rolling her eyes into the back of her head as she sang. To top it off, she performed “Objectify Me,” a subjective song about being a fan of rough bedroom tactics; the title says it all.
When Lauriana Mae hit the stage, the audience was unsuspecting, but the slim and petite blonde-mane bombshell, in one foul swoop, smacked the entire audience with her first word. The sound is a throwback from the flapper era, mixed with a bit of 40’s/50’s groups like The Andrews Sisters. She performed songs including “My Guy” and another knocking boots tune, “Beat It,” before ending with “Shine.”
Bridget Kelly made Roc Nation proud (the fam was in attendance indeed). She performed songs off of her recently released EP, Every Girl. She fits the bill, with hard spitting lyricism that could interchange as a rap-- straight-forward, in your face, and concrete. After “In The Morning”, “Every Girl”, and after “Thinking About Forever,*" she sang the crowd favorite, “Seek and Destroy,” pointing to the audience, singing, “You better not f*** this up/ Or I’ma f*** you up!”
Verse Simmonds brought the appeal with “Buy You A Round (Up and Down)”, crooning “If you’re a single lady let me buy you a round!” Then sang a soulful “Love No Glove”, with a Soul For Real bridge of “Candy Rain.” “Boo Thang” was his last diddy, before he gave the stage to Nikki Jean.
When she hit the stage she took off her boots, and pressed the keyboard pedals with her bare toes. Then she sang “I Only Have Eyes For You” and “Million Star Motel" sans Lupe and Black Thought. Audience participation ruled “La Di Da Di Da” with a folk sound (Slick Rick anyone?*), creating a cross between the local light hits station and throwback classics.
Last but not least CJ Hilton worked an intimate crowd to his advantage, coming down into the audience and having one on one with the ladies. After the break up song "Cold Summer," he asked “Would you leave me?” to each girl in the front…and each giggled fervently and shook her head like a bobble like, “You? Never!” He crooned on his knees with "Tonight" and ended with a “So Fresh” that showed an impressive headliner mentality. End with a bang.
--GIRLBLUESTL, (TR)
*This has been a GB amendment.
James Morrison Featuring Jessie J- "Up"
...Here's the full version of James Morrison featuring Jessie J, "Up," off James' new album "The Awakening." Kind of couples self-help thing they have going on here in this video. They look cute together.
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James just fell from #1 to #5 on the UK album charts, so to that I say, "The only way is upppppp...."
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That album is fire.
New Video: Beyoncé's "Love On Top"
*Woohoo*
Beyoncé takes you into her hopes of forming a boy band for her new video "Love On Top." In a Jackson 5 fashion, the clique of 5 muscular men and one pregnant lady go through reminiscent and popular moves, setting their sights on the big time.
GB's RELEASE DAY REVIEW: WHAT YOU ARE LISTENING TO NOW: JOE JONAS
Ahh, growing up. It happens to everyone, but it seems each star to catch the finally-mature bug is just as special. Take Joe Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, and former Disney star, for instance. The world is a buzz of his coming of age. But it’s not just teenyboppers who have “Joe Jonas” on the lips these days; it’s Britney Spears (who he will tour with in Europe), Chris Brown, and Lil Wayne. A different mix than just the Miley Cyrus’ of the world.
It is the fans, old and new, R&B and Pop alike, who will determine if Joe Jonas has a lasting solo debut. Out today, the singer's Hollywood Records release is called “Fastlife.” Featuring production from Rob Knox, Brian Kennedy, and Danja, the album is a lot of synth, bass, and keyboard. With songwriting credits from Kevin Cossom, Claude Kelly, Chris Brown, Joe Jonas, and more, the album shows Joe’s deeper side. All of these tracks are about Joe's past relationships (ring a bell?). Yup, Justin Timberlake came to mind, for there are some break-up tracks to be heard. In addition, Joe is creating the R&B-Pop image, the white boy with soul, and expanding his fan base. He could be the next JT; he could be the first Joe Jonas; decide for yourself.
If you haven’t bought it yet, here’s what you're missing, on GB’s Album Release Day Review (10/11/11).
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It's Mickey (Mau5 That Is).
Anyone that follows Mickey Factz, (@MickeyFactz ya dig), or on his Tumblr, can see Mickey is into art. He has Friday visits at MoMa in NYC, for crying out loud. Former paralegal. Rapper, singer at the flip of a coin. It makes for a generally well rounded dude from Bronx residing in the greater NYC area, the axis of culture. So Mickey took all of his art influences, which include Fab 5 Freddy, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Jean-Michel Basquiat and others from the graffiti era, and created a storyline for his next project, Mickey Mau5. Rock, pop and hip-hop reign supreme with rip production from deadmau5 and Danger Mouse. Listen to the sampler below.
Mickey Factz "Mickey Mau5" sampler
I wrote this on my iPhone so let me drop this iBomb...here's to the life of Steve Jobs
Tristan Wilds Covers "Thinking About You"
Tristan Wilds remakes Frank Ocean's "Thinking About You." You can find this actor in 90210, Tuesday nights at 8 EST on the CW. Look out for his role as Ray "Ray Gun" Gannon in Red Tails, a George Lucas produced film about the Tuskegee Airmen, slated for January. The multi-talented star is scheduling an EP for November. I'm a fan of this kid.
Common "Blue Sky"
Common's new single is called "Blue Sky." Off The Dreamer, The Believer, Nov 22. Looking forward to it.Ahhhhhh, in the sky we'll find the light....
Sound Credit: Rap-Up
Photo Credit: Think Common
Weekend Chill: Reesa Renee "Wonderland Cool"
Cool out, cool out on the weekend with the first video offering from fellow artist, rapper, musician, blogger, Reesa Renee. The name is "Wonderland Cool."
Feel the breeze...woosh. :)
Feel the breeze...woosh. :)
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