I actually live for videos like this. He sings along to the debuted R&B jam before making the recording studio his stage.
We got another bangerrrr! There is talk that he could be working on another mixtape called After the Party, which would be the follow-up to his mixtape Before the Party. Makes sense.
Watch C. Breezy break it down in the studio below!
Thanks to Revolt TV, take a look below at the casting call for the very possible new music video of Rihanna featuring Drizzy Drake. Like whaaaaaat. I absolutely loved ‘Take Care’ and ‘What’s My Name?’ featuring those two, so I can only imagine great tings for this.
The song is supposedly called ‘Work,’ and let me tell you, I am ready to see these two WORQUE in this video. We aren’t sure if this track will be featured on Rihanna’s upcoming album ANTI or Drake’s highly-anticipated album Views From the 6. Who knows! It may not even be on either of the projects. Regardless, I’m looking forward to it.
You can read and see more details about the shoot here!
While this playlist only has 10 songs (it will grow), they are 100% the tracks I’ve been listening to on repeat, and I suggest you do the same. From new Kanye to DJ Mustard and The Weeknd and more, I guarantee you’ll be vibing out to these songs just like me.
Yesterday, I also attended a networking event for millennial women and the lovely Karen Civil was the keynote speaker. Can’t wait to share info about that with you and why you should definitely be following KC on all social media, as well as why you need to buy her book!
Happy Monday, yinz!
Final version here!!
It is a G.O.O.D. Friday for sure!
While I don’t have the song ‘Real Friends’ here just yet, #KanyeTweeted saying there was an issue with the loop of the song, but he’ll put it back out shortly, I want to have this post ready for yinz to easily access his new song.
He also previewed a snippet of a new song featuring freaking Kendrick Lamar. If that’s not an ultimate collab, I truly do not know what is. Well, unless Drake and Usher hopped on a track together. The song is called ‘No More Parties in LA.’
According to Ye’s deleted Tweets, ‘No More Parties in LA’ was produced by Madlib with the intro produced by Ye himself. And ‘Real Friends’ was also produced by the Chi-Town rapper. Featuring a sample from Ghostface Killah’s ‘Mighty Healthy’ that Kanye also used on ‘New God Flow’ with Pusha T, the same sample appears to be heard on ‘No More LA Parties.’
If G.O.O.D. Friday’s do in fact start again, I will be a pretty happy camper. In 2010, Kanye released a new song every Friday leading up to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. And I’ll tell you right now, that is one of my favorite albums, so I’m hoping for the best with this series, as well.
So sit tight, and check back for the songs!
Majid Jordan and Kendrick Lamar are back with two new tracks. Some of you may not be too familiar with Majid Jordan, but they’re a Canadian duo (part of OVO Sound) who make beautiful music! I listen to them a lot at night when I’m getting ready for bed or just trying to be productive.
Listen to their new song ‘King City’ here! Their self-titled debut is set for a release on February 5. Looking forward to it!
Now I hope yinz all know who Kendrick Lamar is. He premiered his new song, ‘Untitled 2,’ on Jimmy Fallon tonight. I absolutely love that he’s getting so much POSITIVE recognition. The Compton native recently performed in LA over Christmas – a free concert to residents in the area. And he also was the Grand Marshal for the Compton holiday parade. He shows so much city pride. Kendrick is also up for ELEVEN Grammy nominations. That is one less in a year than MIchael Jackson’s record-breaking 12 noms in 1984. Incredible. I love it.
Watch his performance below!
Also, Kim tweeted. See below. You Kanye fans should be super pumped about this. I know I am! Looks like Ye might be bringing back the GOOD Fridays format for SWISH! Yeeeeee.
You better check out this banger. I ‘world premiered’ it in my Mazda this morning on my way to work – specifically on my Snapchat. Add me to hear new songs and to see whatever the heck else I’m doing. Username: ergense.
Since it’s only available through Apple Music right now (it hits iTunes officially tonight), you’ll have to click here to listen.
This song will definitely be in my rotation for the next couple of weeks. It’s LIT!
Happy Thursday!
In today’s favorites, you can simply listen to the playlist below! While I probably didn’t capture all of my favorite songs, these are the majority of them. You’ll see lots of Drake (obviously), Future, Chris Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, and The Weeknd to name a few.
Happy listening – especially if you’re at work and need something to get lit to while mentally preparing yourself for your New Year’s celebrations. And while I normally give yinz a playlist curated on Soundcloud, that streaming service doesn’t always have the originals of songs. So this time, you’ll have to listen via my YouTube channel. 🙂 Perk: Some tracks include the music video. I’ll be adding throughout the day should I think of any other bangers that dropped this year. Enjoy!
Got the blog going up… on the (last) Tuesday (of 2015).
Happy Monday, yinz! With it being the last full week of 2015, I’m going to do something a little different. Obviously this blog focuses on music, my life, celebrities, and all things digital so I’ll be compiling my top lists of all those topics. I look forward to sharing my favorites with yinz and welcome your faves, as well!
Today’s Serge’s Selections: 2015 Edition are my favorite albums that dropped this year. These are in no specific order because that would take me until December 2016 to do that. Check out my list below, and let me know what you think. Am I missing any of your favorites? Did I include an album you don’t like?
If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late – Drake
I remember exactly where I was when this surprise project dropped. It’s actually the same place I am right now – Agatay’s couch. It was right around Valentine’s Day, and I promise you I stopped what I was doing and just listened to the songs on repeat. Typical. As mentioned before, this was a complete surprise. After Beyonce dropped her surprise self-titled album, Beyonce last year, more and more artists have begun to take that approach. While I do like a good surprise, I do sort of like having a release date as that is something to look forward to. Anywho. IYRTITL put out some bangers and crowd pleasers for sure. Drake nailed it per usual.
What A Time To Be Alive – Drake & Future
Again, I remember where I was when this premiered, as well – in Agatay’s kitchen. The squad, Nick and Parker were over, and we sat around listening to the premiere on OVO Sound Radio and casually sipped some Coors Light. It was lit in the most chill way. Want to talk about bangers though? Listen to WATTBA. ‘Jumpman,’ ‘Big Rings,’ ‘The Plug’… are you kidding me? ‘Big Rings’ is my alarm in the morning because my team needs some really nice things. This project also made me like Future a lot more. Solid.
T R A P S O U L – Bryson Tiller
If you don’t know, now you know. Born in Kentucky and at the young age of only 22, Bryson Tiller is extremely talented, and T R A P S O U L is definitely one of my absolute favorite albums that came out this year. From the intro to the last song, the whole album flows perfectly. It truly lives up to its name – trap beats with a soul sound and flow. I highly suggest you get on the Tiller train.
Dark Sky Paradise – Big Sean
What can I say about this one? While I don’t post often about Big Sean, he is one of my favorite artists. He is a hardworker, gives a lot back to his hometown of Detroit, and can spit some legit rhymes and verses. Not to mention, he’s easy on the eye and has a beautiful smile – see below.
Dark Sky Paradise is another one that has so many hits. From ‘Blessings’ featuring Drake and Kanye to ‘I Don’t F*ck With You’, this is an album I have listened to on repeat multiple times. And we can’t forget about ‘One Man Can Change The World’ featuring John Legend and Kanye West. So so good and motivational – a very special song to Big Sean – it was written in memory of his late grandmother who he was quite close with.
Beauty Behind the Madness – The Weeknd
Cheers to the freaking Weeknd. He has grown so much as an artist and from the numerous articles I’ve read as a person, as well. I mean he used to never even do interviews, and now he’s selling out arenas and going on major city tours. It’s epic. I was lucky enough to see his BBTM tour this month actually with Parker. It was so incredible. Truly a show. This album has given us the very popular hits ‘The Hills’ and ‘Can’t Feel My Face,’ as well as the Fifty Shades of Grey theme song, ‘Earned It,’ which I actually can’t listen to anymore becuase every radio station overplayed it. Like most project of Abel’s, they are dark and filled with lyrics about drugs and sex. The songs on BBTM have more radio hits than his previous work. I love that this album has given him the recognition he deserves.
Rodeo – Travi$ Scott
Holy smokes. I’m listening to this album now actually! Current track: ‘90210.’ I was late to start listening to Travi$, but I am pretty freaking glad I do now. He has such a unique sound but also one that reminds me of Kanye. That could be because Kanye was one of the producers of Rodeo. I was looking forward to seeing Travi$ open for The Weeknd at the Madness Tour but unfortunately missed his performance – he was the opening act and only performed for about 20 minutes. #lame Oh well, I’m sure I’ll be attending another function where he’ll be performing! But yes, you should 100% listen to La Flame ( a nickname of his). It’s lit!
Royalty – Chris Brown
Yes, yes, and yes. Only released a couple weeks ago, I’ve been listening to Chris Brown’s seventh studio album on repeat. ‘Make Love,’ ‘Back to Sleep,’ and ‘Liquor’ are probably my top tracks. Yet again, C. Breezy puts out another legit project. The album is named after his daughter and even has a song dedicated to her. The music video for that is here. She is so cute and seeing them together in this music video is even cuter! I suggest you watch it and listen to the album. 🙂
For those Kendrick fans, yes I realize I didn’t include To Pimp a Butterfly. I just wasn’t able to get into that one. There are songs I love from that project, but not the album from beginning to end. And there are a few more days left in 2015, so if Drake happens to drop Views From the 6, you already know that would be added to this list.
That’s all for today’s Serge’s Selections: 2015 Edition. New list, new topics tomorrow!
First off, I hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas and that you are celebrating the holiday with those who matter most! And I hope that you all got a nice present or two under the tree. Unfortunately, I didn’t wake up to Drake under the tree, so maybe next year! And we still don’t have Rihanna’s new album. Anyway. This year, I flew back to Pittsburgh for Christmas Eve and am actually flying back to LA today. Yes, on Christmas. Flights have been pretty dang expensive, so this was all I could swing this year, but I’m actually looking forward to spending Christmas day with my West Coast family, Anne and Freddie, and my friends who I do consider family out there.
But while I was home, I saw so many of my friends and family. It was wonderful! From tailgates to dinners to high school reunions and more, I did quite a lot in a few days. And thank you to my mom who prepared a delicious Christmas Eve dinner… per usual. Pictures below!
I wanted to keep this post short and sweet, so that’s all I have to say! Until then… back to LA!
You non hip-hop readers, that’s Drake in Santa’s sleigh, and the lyric is obviously from Drake, as well.
Merry Christmas!
“Like the mixtape days…”
Those were my favorite days of The Weeknd. He is on fire right now! While I really should be going to bed, I have to get this remix to yinz first. Lit. I already liked the original by Jeremih, but The Weeknd has like the magical touch (or voice) that gives so many songs such life!
Listen here!
Californyinz 