Classic hip-hop producer Timbaland returns with a smasher of a track. He adapts to the new trap movement in hip-hop and adds his own Timbalad flare, and with Drake and Jay Z all adding verses, it’s clear Know Bout Me will be a future urban anthem. Continue reading [New Music] : Timbaland ft. Jay Z, Drake & James Fauntleroy – Know Bout Me
When Justin Timberlake released the polarising Suit and Tie featuring Jay-Z a lot of people were left disappointed by the track and the dreary element some fans thought it had didn’t help. Dillon Francis has injected a new life and soul into the R&B track and has given … Continue reading [Remix] : Suit & Tie (Dillon Francis Remix)
Jay Z is back like always with swagger and charisma. Tom Ford is the highlight from his latest studio album Magna Carta Holy Grail from the international, money-making lyrics to the underground/mainstream crossover beat; you can tell Shawn Carter knows exactly what he is doing. … Continue reading [Song Of The Week] : Tom Ford – Jay Z
A classic. Probably the biggest hit of the 2000-2010 decade, Crazy In Love was an original, jazzy, track that could only be played on full blast. With Beyonce’s gifted vocals and Jay-Z rapping with a slick swagger, it was truly … Continue reading [Flashback Friday] : Crazy In Love – Beyonce ft. Jay-Z
Miguel, one of R&B’s most notable new talents, Kendrick Lamar, one of Hip-Hop’s most notable new talents. What happens when they collaborate? An urban track which deserved being noted about. The bassy, almost melancholic R&B beat with Miguel raising the bar … Continue reading [Song Of The Week] : Tuesday 16th April
Hip-Hop businessman, Jay Z is at it again. Another futuristic produced track like most of his most recent singles dropped on his soundcloud. Featuring a menacing, dark tone produced by Swizz Beatz it is an open letter as he raps about money … Continue reading [New Music] : Open Letter – JAY-Z
March 2013 has been a mix of releases, announcements and world tour beginnings as all artists get back to work following the February award season. Most notably we’ve heard new music from Azealia Banks, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and a great … Continue reading [This Month In Music] : March 2013
Michael Jackson. Enough said. His track “They Don’t Care About Us” has such a strong message. Listening to the beat can show you how inspirational his music and you can hear how his looped march-drums are becoming more often than … Continue reading [Flashback Friday] : They Don’t Care About Us
One of Jay-Z’s most iconic songs, 99 problems showcased the struggle of violence in the USA and won several accolades. Rolling Stones named it the second best song of the decade in 2009 and the track is constantly being referenced and known as one of his best. Listen to the massive hip-hop track below. The all black and white video also received acclaim and won Best Editing, Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Rap Video at the MTV VMA’s. Continue reading [Flashback Friday] : 99 Problems
The R&B/Pop legend has released the next single off his new album ‘The 20/20 Experience’. Produced again by Timbaland, the cut features a rock riff which blends into a solid R&B bass beat. The track is 8 minutes of crossovers and … Continue reading [New Music] : Justin Timberlake
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