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Serge’s Selections 10.26.15

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Happy Monday, yinz!

I feel like I haven’t done ‘Serge’s Selections’ in a while, so let’s start that back up.

What did I do this weekend?  It was pretty chill – my three roommates were up north running their butts off for the Ragnar Relay.  Two hundred miles from San Fransico to Napa!  They’re pretty epic.  So I laid low, stayed in Long Beach, went to a beach bonfire, and was productive for my upcoming trip home.  Oh, and I made a YouTube channel with someone I think you’ll all really like.  So stay tuned for that.

And I’m super pumped for this week because one of my dearest friends from Westminster, Jamie, is getting married!  So excited to be part of her special day. ❤  And it’s a short work week for me, so thank you, Jaim.

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Back to the ‘Selections.’  I wish I could tell you I listened to some new music this past weekend, but considering it was Drake’s birthday on Saturday, that’s all I listened to.

I do have a Miguel video for you to watch if you haven’t already seen it.  Off his latest album Wildheart, he released the visuals for ‘Waves.’  SUCH a good song.  And the video is so vibrant, upbeat, and wild… just like Miguel.  J. Cole and Wale make cameos in it as well, just for a hot second, but still!  Dope to see other artists supporting one another.

And here is the video for Travi$ Scott’s hit ‘Antidote.’  While this video came out in the middle of September, I truly cannot stop listening to this song, so just thought I’d pass along the vid incase you haven’t watched.  The video truly takes place at the night show.  Watch below.

One more.  I heard this yesterday on the radio for the first time in a (very) long time.  The Kanye West remix to Lil Wayne’s ‘Lollipop.’  So good.  Please listen if you haven’t – it’s a banger.

That’s all for today.  Have a good one!

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Happy Burshday to you!

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Happy 37th birthday to this smoke show and dancer of a man!

I know someone should be singing ‘happy birthday’ to him, but this gives me life, and if one of you lovely readers wouldn’t mind posting this on my Facebook wall for my birthday *cough January 19 cough* that would be nice.

Reasons why I love Usher:

  • He can dance.
  • He can sing.
  • He’s easy on the eye.
  • Have you seen him shirtless?
  • He was one of the first artists I really connected with on an R&B level back when My Way was released in 1997.
  • I did my first ever hip-hop dance to his hit song ‘Yeah.’
  • He has his own nonprofit, Usher’s New Look, helping youth ‘find a path to leadership and help them make career choices that match their passion.’
  • He has given all of us ample music to pregame to.
  • Michael Jackson (RIP!) was and probably still is one of his biggest influences.
  • He has also perfected the moonwalk.  Again, thank you MJ.
  • He dated a member of TLC.
  • He provided me with an opportunity to win a pair of tickets to his ‘UR Experience Tour’ via another Twitter contest, thanks to RevoltTV.
  • His concerts is pure entertainment from beginning to end.
  • He looked right at me during TWO tapings of The Voice.
  • And did I mention he can dance?

I know this list will only continue to grow, and I look forward to see what he will do next!

Oh, and happy National Dessert Day!  Maybe I will bake a birthday cake tonight in Ursher’s honor.

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Leak! Listen to The Weeknd’s #BBTM Here!

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Like I’ve said before, I normally don’t like listening to new albums until the release date, but this one I just can’t wait until Friday for.  Thanks to my roommate Kylie and RapFav.com, here is a link where you can stream The Weeknd’s Beauty Behind the Madness album.  Listen while you can!  You never know – these things tend to get taken down.  What tracks are your favorite?  Would love to know.

Enjoy, yinz!

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NEW: The Weeknd – ‘Tell Your Friends’ (Prod. Kanye West)

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Tell all your friends!  But seriously.  The Weeknd has graced us with the Kanye-produced track ‘Tell Your Friends’ that we heard snippets of last week.  Not only is the full audio out but also visuals!  Really enjoying this Kanye-Weeknd friendship.  They are both such creative individuals – I love seeing them work together.

The release of this video is all leading up to Abel’s album Beauty Behind the Madness dropping this Friday!

Watch on Vevo here, and happy Monday!

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Beauty Behind the Madness ‘The Leak’ (Official)

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About an hour ago, The Weeknd dropped on his Facebook page a link to his Soundcloud of what appears to be snippets from his oh-so-soon album Beauty Behind the Madness.

I typically don’t like listening to new music until the release date, but I couldn’t wait any longer.  His voice is truly like no other.  Abel is back, and he doesn’t disappoint.  Although, I must admit I will always be a bigger fan of his older music compared to the more mainstream, radio hits, but regardless.  Still so good.

Enjoy yinz!  And have a wonderful weeknd!

And happy happy birthday to my best friend, Natalie – hope it’s epic, boo!

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Serge’s Selections 7.27.15

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On Saturday, July 25, Drake dropped three new tracks via the Beats 1 Radio Show (Apple Music – OVO Sound Radio).

‘Charged Up’ | This diss track is in response to Meek Mill accusing Drake of using an alleged ‘ghostwriter.’  Drake hasn’t publicly spoken before this regarding the accusation.  He even brought Nicki into the track!  All I’m going to say is Meek can keep Tweeting and Drake can keep dropping bars 🙂  “Wow, I’m honored that you think this is staged.  I’m flattered man, in fact, I’m amazed.”

‘Hotline Bling’ | Rapping over a sample of D.R.A.M.’s hit ‘Cha Cha,’ Drake debuted the song at his barber’s wedding.  He shows his softer side (not to be unexpected) as he sings to a special lady about late night calls on his cell phone.  “You used to call me on my cell phone.  Late night when you need my love.”

‘Right Hand’ | Over a West Coast beat produced by Vinylz, Drizzy raps about a go-to girl and ensures her she won’t find anyone better.  “You’re my right hand, you’re my go to.  Told me everything about you.  That’s a bold move.”

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For your Sunday night…

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I know it’s super late for you East Coasters, but you can still enjoy this for your morning commute or late night during the week.  Majid Jordan, a Canadian record producing and performing duo – Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman – are signed to the OVO Sound record label.  You may best know the duo from Drake’s ‘Hold On We’re Going Home.’

Well, they recently put out a 20-minute mix, titled ‘[|]’ that right now is all I’m listening to.  Well, I’ve been listening to other songs, but this every night for sure.  It has a chill and relaxing vibe with soulful beats and a soothing sound.  Enough typing – listen below!  What do you think?  You do not need to be a fan of rap at all to like this.  And  if that isn’t your speed, I encourage you to check out their other tracks, which can be found here.   Love!

Have a great week, everyone!

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Serge’s Selections 7.20.15

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While these two selections aren’t songs, they are two events coming up this week/weekend that I’d love to attend.

1.  Kanye West’s ‘All Day’ video gets Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) premiere.  Starting this Saturday, July 25 at a gallery in LACMA, the Steve McQueen directed video will be playing for four days during museum hours.

Kanye first streamed the visuals during Paris Fashion Week at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in March.  Yeezy and McQueen have been friends for years, but this is their first collaboration.

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“[He’s] an artist I’m proud to call my friend and someone I have great respect for,” said West. “I’ve always admired Steve’s work.”

While I wish I could say that Kanye will be present for one of the viewings, I haven’t been able to find anything about that yet.  I do know he will be in Toronto on the 26th headlining the closing ceremony of the Pan American Games.

Anth, maybe we can go see it when you’re here next week! 🙂

2.  Future to put on four free shows to thank his fans for support of his recent album Dirty Sprite 2.  He took to Instagram to annouce his ‘Salute the Fans’ series, which kicked off tonight in Atlanta at The Masquerade.  Each morning of the show the Freebandz rapper will Tweet the time and venue in that specific city.  I will definitely be setting the Twitter alert for his Tweets.image

 Thanks for reading!

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