Kevin Morosky Start A War.....

Due to a wonderful interview on Dazed with Kevin Morosky about his recent exhibit, Start A War, I fell in love with him! His photography is real and honest. The Start A War exhibit makes you want to learn more about the stories behind the pictures and the fact that is all digital via iTunes ibook & his website http://www.startawarmorosky.com/.

The concept for Start A War came from a song by the same name. He opens the exhibit on his site with this to say, "When you break up with someone you have forgotten what and who you were before them [and] you merge to a point were everything that came before is almost a myth."

The storyline behind the exhibit is explained on the site as, "pictures depict a girl who loves her love. It's not perfect but she stays because those lines between who she was, who she is and who she wanted to be, the lines of doing better or settling are all merged. She is past the point of good and bad. It's all grey, but grey were always one of her favourite colours."

My personal faves:


And from a previous exhibit:

Stream: T.I. Feat. André 3000 Sorry + extras

As T.I. gears up to release Trouble Man on December 18th, the track Sorry was released via Atlantic Records Soundcloud and iTunes. And I have to say this single does NOT disappoint. Of course André 3000 does his thing and shines, but T.I. gives that grit that was missing from No Mercy.

What really standout on this track is how personal André 3000 gets on his verse. He raps, "I used to be a way better writer and a rapper"

He proceeds to say, "I don’t even like rapping fast/But that’s how the word come to me talk to me/ sideways nigga that’s your ass/

And this the type of shit that’ll make you call your rap partner
And say I’m sorry im awkward, my fault for fuckin’ up the tours/ I hated all the attention so I ran from it/ Fuck it if we did, but I hope we ain’t lose no fans from it

I am glad that T.I. took his time with this album what I have been hearing has been sounding great!



Bonus: Big Boi Feat. T.I. "In the A"

Finally!!!! Solange True EP

Everyone knows I am a HUGE Solange Knowles fan and her ep True has just been released via iTunes. Although it is only 7 tracks; its a great 7 tracks. I love the whole ep! Solange did just what she needed to do with this ep: remind us that she is still here and leave us wanting more! Check out the stream below via Spotify then support her music!

Lovers in the Parking Lot

As Solange preps for her ep release of True, she has dropped another single; Lovers in the Parking Lot. Sticking true to her eclectic old school style, Lovers in the Parking Lot does not disappoint.
Solange sings,  
Left your heart behind when I played us instead I’m up and done
See I’m just living on the back away from anyone
And maybe you love me but I just left and wanted to run
Back and forth behind and down when you were in and I was out
We chasing lovers in the front part of the parking lot
And baby I lost you but I was not to have you by far

Check out the new single below and be sure to cop her new ep True on 11/27 via iTunes.

Soundtrack of your life...

I know I post a lot of music; both current and old and I don't think I have ever explained how important it is to me and why I am so passionate about it.

I grew up in a household where it was gospel music and oldies.... that's it. Then my cousin and uncle came to live with us when I was about 7/8 and I was introduced to Brandy, R. Kelly, Crucial Conflict, Bone Thugs, Tupac, Biggie, Monica, and etc. I was like a kid in a a candy store. Like I couldn't believe people talked about other stuff that than just spirituality. Through my big cousin I discovered the radio and how to record songs on tapes; from that moment I was on.

I was the kid that would sit in my room and listen to music ALL day. I wasn't a fan of going outside lol. I would go outside enough just to show my face. My friends always knew I was inside listening to music and reading books. Music to me was an escape.

In middle school, I didn't know how to deal with emotions, so I would always make playlist and mix cds with titles like "for lonely nights", "I just wanna dance"and etc. I had a song for everything.

My passion for music ALWAYS outweighed the trends of what was mainstream and whatnot. I will never forget my dad walked in my room when I was in high school and I was studying and blasting my simple plan, all american reject, and plain white tees playlist and his face was priceless. He said, "Kendra, listens to some weird stuff". All I could do was laugh.

Music has always been the soundtrack of my life.
I can remember some of the most important times of my life in conjunction with different songs.
Me and music have an intimate relationship that I don't think is still adequately explained, but I hope you enjoy my blog! 

Ne-Yo R.E.D.

Ne-Yo's R.E.D. album is his fifth studio album and I have to say my first couple of listens did not make me excited about the album. But, I don't think I was listening with open ears, so today I really listened and honestly Ne-Yo has something for everyone on this album. He does sexy with Lazy Love and Stress Reliever and still manages to do the pop and r&b tracks. This is truly a well rounded album. Check it out below and then buy if you love it.

From The Roots Up......

On this musical quest of musical bliss, I stumbled upon Delilah. Her voice took me by surprise. She is from North London and she SINGS!! She is labeled as alternative on iTunes, but she has an R&B depth to her voice. Her styling and arrangements on her tracks remind me of The Weekend, but a much more advanced and polished version. Needless to say check out her debut album Atlantic Records below and decide for yourself.

Standout Tracks: Inside My Love, 21, Go, and Breathe

 FROM THE ROOTS UP - The Debut Album by Delilah Official 

Dawn Richards......

Let me start by saying I am a big Dawn Richard Fan. As she is prepping for a 1/15/2013 release for her album Golden Heart, I wanted to invite readers to experience some of her singles, new and old. Although most may know her from Danity Kane or Dirty Money, but the epicness of her voice and sound is better experienced when she is singing alone.

86' 

Pretty Wicked Things 

Hidden Gems.....

In the midst of mainstream some really special and talents artist slip through the cracks and don't get the notice that they are due... This is an ode to some really special hidden gems in music:

Rebecca Ferguson: 


Lady (Nicole Wray and Terri Walker): 

Ari Lennox: 

Nefertitti Avani: 

Alone Together.....

Daley Feat. Marsha Ambrosius.... epicness embodied in  a track titled Alone Together.... 
This song will have you all wrapped in your feelings with lyrics like:
 You’re the desert sand I’ll be your water
And you’re the perfect plan I never thought of
I don’t wanna do this on my own
And you shouldn’t have to be alone
I would rather be alone together
Be alone together.Catch out the video below

Daley....Those That Wait....

I originally heard of Daley from oomf @Callmedollar (follow him; he is hilarious lol) and I have to say I fell in love once I hit play on Those That Wait mixtape. The greatness that lies in his pipes is simply breath taking.... Daley is a British singer and songwriter from Manchester, signed to Universal Republic Records. The single track is Alone Together Feat. Marsha Ambrosius and it is greatness! Stream the ep below then fall in love! 

Mixtape: Daley - GetRightMusic

           

Jessie Ware.....

In my quest to hear great to find good music, I stumbled upon Jessie Ware. She has an amazing album available on iTunes & Amazon. Stream the album below then BUY lol.
    Jessie Ware - Devotion by Universal Music Backstage

Just music...... Dawn Richard.... RaVaughn....

No long dialog... just music to listen to......

R&B: 

Cocaine..... 80's.... that is....

I am not a blogger that likes to keep up with the lastest gossip.... Instead, I blog about what inspires me or my ears....

The Pursuit EP

Express OG

My ears were inspired this weekend by a group called Cocaine 80's. Cocaine 80's is not a new group at all and we have all heard some of their works. Famed and well respected producer No I.D. is the master  mind behind the project and the group. In addition to No I.D. the group consists of famed songwriter James Fauntleroy, Common, Steve Wyreman, Rob Kineiski, and Kevin Randolph.

Side note: I have been a fan of James Fauntleroy since he pinned No Air (Chris Brown & Jordin Sparks) and Lottery (Chris Brown).

To date there are a total of three projects by the group all for free: Ghost Lady & The Pursuit Download Express OG

Ghost Lady

Check out the stream of The Pursuit after the Jump!

ReStyle.... Redesign... livin....

 Currently, I am loving this redesigned image that Chrisette is rocking with. I think it works for her and I am here for it. Although, I hope its not copied.... Everyone can NOT pull this off but I'm here for it! I'm anticipating her mixtape that is set to drop December 9th....

I think I need to do something drastic to my hair soon! lol