So this remix of Kanye’s ‘Black Skinhead’ was just leaked and was recorded after the 2013 VMA’s. Miley exited the stage and went with Kanye to the studio to record it. The track opens with Miley, Kanye had the same verses, and there are overlays of Travi$’ voice.
I dig it.
Listen here! Hopefully it won’t get taken down!
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!
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!
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.
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!
Christmas came early! The lineup for Power 106’s 2015 #CaliChristmas was announced this morning at 7:20am on #TheCruzShow.
While the lineup may seem smaller compared to previous years, I feel these are some high-profile artists. Quality vs. quantity, ya dig! And who knows the special guests they will bring out! I mean, Pharrell can bring out Snoop to ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot,’ Wiz may bring out Rae Sremmurd for ‘Burn Slow,’ and I’m hoping so much that Dej Loaf brings out fellow Detroit native Big Sean to perform ‘Back Up.’ Those are just my predictions. 🙂
Great job again, Power! I have always looked forward to Cali Christmas since my first time attending in 2011 – also the very first time I saw Drake perform. All the feels.
Presale tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10AM. Get the password by downloading the free Where Hip Hop Lives app here.
Happy Monday!
Californyinz 