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#OVOFest – 8.3.15

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Tonight was the final night of Drake’s annual OVO Fest, and I don’t even have FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).  I am just MO (Missing Out), and I’m super bummed about it.  I’ve received a handful of messages, again (love it!), from friends asking about my sadness of missing out.  ‘They knowww, they know, they know.’  Drake reference.  But that’s why I’m thankful for social media – one of the reasons.

PARTYNEXTDOOR kicked off the show, followed by Drake, and his set was lit from the beginning.  He (obviously) started with his two response tracks to Meek Mill – first ‘Charged Up’ then ‘Back To Back.’  Now during these two performances, memes of Meek Mill were scrolling in the background.  Quite the aggressive tone to start the evening.  He also gave a shout out to Meek saying that ‘he did this to himself,’ before giving him a ‘Participation Award’ for his pretty weak attempt at a diss track.  

Skepta, Future, KANYE WEST, Travi$ Scott, Big Sean, AND Pharrell all performed throughout Drake’s set, as well!  I mean.  I have to go next year.  I tell myself this every year,  but really, I must be in attendance in 2016.  It’s only right.

Drake closed out the show with ‘Know Yourself,’ brought out a bunch of woes, and officially ended the 6th annual OVO Fest with an encore of ‘Back To Back.’

If Meek tries to do anything else at this point, it will just be ‘zzzzz.’  But if it means Drake will continue to come out with more music before Views, then keep it coming, Meek! 

Complex compiled a great list of happenings from tonight, so I suggest you check it here if you want to get all of the details – videos and pictures!  Alright, time for bed.  Night, yinz! 

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NEW MUSIC:  Roy Wood$ ft. Drake – ‘Drama’

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While the song is quite repetitive, I do like it.  The very opening sound reminded me immediately of Drake’s ‘Houstatlantavegas’ from So Far Gone, my favorite Drake mixtape and probably body of work he’s done.  If you’re a Drake fan, you’ll catch the resemblance.  The whole song actually is very Drake-esque with regards to the beat and overall sound.  The track was actually debuted during Drake’s first episode of his OVO Sound Radio show earlier this month.

Now I don’t know much about Roy Wood$ but from some quick research he is another Toronto native and can both rap and sing.  Hmmm, sounds like another Toronto native we know… Drake 🙂  And he’s only 19!  He is the newest signee to OVO Sound.

Listen below – what do you think?

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NEW MUSIC: Drake – ‘Back to Back Freestyle’

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I mean… just four days after dropping the diss song, ‘Charged Up,’ Drake is back with another track aimed at Weak Mill.  Sorry… Meek Mill.  I woke up to a handful of messages with the link to this song – thank you to those who were looking out!  I immediately played the track at 7:00am while lying in my bed and loved every second of it.

“Trigger fingers turn to Twitter fingers / You gettin’ bodied by a singin’ n***a.” #dead
“You love her then you gotta get a world tour / Is that a world tour or your girl’s tour?”  #reallydead (in reference to Nicki Minaj – Meek Mill is currently on her tour)

This is one of the reasons why I love rap and hip-hop so much.  I believe it’s the truest genre of music – what other genre do you know that has artists go back and forth with essentially real time tracks?  And to think this all started from a Tweet!  Thank you, Meek.  You calling out Drake for having an alleged ‘ghostwriter’ has only made him more of a legend.  How I wish I was going to OVO Fest this weekend!

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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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Weekly Wrap-Up 7.24.15

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TWITTER FEUDS

While yes, these online fights are quite ridiculous, especially when it’s between two grown men, I find them fascinating.  I was literally watching Meek Mill Tweet live calling out Drake and the same with Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift.  Now that is reality TV.

The first Twitter feud of the week was between Nicki Minaj and my favorite (jokes) Taylor Swift.  The feud started when music video nominations were announced for the MTV Video Music Awards and Nicki wasn’t nominated for anything.  She began ranting on the social media platform but never directed a Tweet toward anyone in particular.  Cut to Taylor Swift.  Catching wind of Nicki’s Tweets, Taylor responded.  More confusion took place.  Well, we can all sleep now because Taylor issued an apology of misunderstanding to Nicki via Twitter.

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Nicki thanked Taylor and shared her appreciation.  All is right in the Twitterspehere.

False.

Nicki’s beau Meek Mill decided to take shots at my boy Drake.  You know I got defensive about this.  He called out Drake for not writing his own raps.  I chuckled at this.

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And today we received confirmation from Drake’s supposed “ghostwriter” Quentin Miller saying that he is not and never will be a ghostwriter for Drake.  The two have definitely collaborated but Q said he would never take credit for anything other than that.  Drake’s producer, Noah Shebib, known as 40, also took to Twitter to defend the rapper.  Drake stayed silent on the platform.

Do I think he has a ghostwriter?  No.  And I’m not just saying that because I have a healthy obsession with him.  Someone who raps and sings with such emotion and passion can’t do that through someone else’s words.  Yes, I believe he has probably had help or inspiration from others, as most artists do, but that’s part of the creativity and creation process.  At the end of the day, Drake will continue making music the people love, and I will continue figuring out ways of how I can meet him.

THE WEEKND DEBUTS NEW SONG

Earlier this week the Toronto native teased a brand new song during a performance on a private island near London.  Like most Weeknd songs, it was a melodic and moody cut.

His sophomore LP, Beauty Behind the Madness, drops on August 28, and I cannot freakin’ wait.

Listen to the untitled track below.

J.COLE ON REMIX TO JANET JACKSON’S ‘NO SLEEEP’

A few weeks ago Janet Jackson made a musical comeback with her song ‘No Sleeep.’  And no I’m not spelling ‘sleep’ wrong.  The song’s title uses three e’s.  I love the addition of having Cole on the remix – his voice contributes to the cool vibe of the song in a chill way.  While this seems like a random pairing of artists to collaborate on a track, they clearly support each other.  Janet was seen at J.Cole’s LA show on Sunday, July 19 at Staples Center.  Love it!  The visuals for the song are out too.

Watch and enjoy below!

jlo bdayOh, and happy birthday to the girl, J. Lo!  I mean… she’s a smoke show at 46!

Happy National Tequila Day – have a great weekend, yinz.  Hopefully my next post will be about the release of Frank Ocean’s new album…

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caliFOURnia

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Today marks my 4th year of living in the great state of California!  I still really can’t believe it.  Four years.  That’s how long most of us spend in college!  This past year leading up to today has truly been one of the best.  From countless girls nights out in the South Bay and at Agatay, to happy hours, concerts, Twitter contest winnings, trips on Miss Mandy, picking up a dance class again, to kissing the Stanley Cup, and more, I can’t say enough how grateful I am for this (west coast best coast) life.

Since they say pictures are worth 1,000 words, I think this last year could best be explained visually :).

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All of these memories could not have been made without the help of some pretty cool people (pictured above).  I am beyond grateful for all of you.  And I can’t forget to thank Anne and Freddie, along with my mom and the rest of my East Coast family and friends for their continuous support and the ‘good times, good times.’

Thank you all for making my californyinz experience thus far truly the best!  On to the next year, yinz.  Looking forward to what it will bring… hopefully Drake and a new Frank Ocean album.

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