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2011-02-09T17:33:00.002-05:00

I KNOW THE HIATUS HAS BEEN CRAZY LONG, BUT WHAT CAN I SAY?? I'M GRADUATING IN MAY! GOT TO GET THAT DEGREE!

I'LL BE BLOGGING CASUALLY @ LVSXM.TUMBLR.COM

PLEASE FOLLOW FOR UPDATES ON GREAT MUSIC = ]

New Music: Erykah Badu

2010-02-06T06:08:00.001-05:00

Part two of her New Amerykah series, Return of the Ankh, is due out March 30th. The first single, Window Seat is produced by James Poyser and the Queen herself and features ?uestlove of The Roots on drums.

"Can I get a window seat, don't want nobody next to me, I just want a chance to fly, a chance to cry...."

Return of the Ankh Tracklisting:

1. 20 Feet Tall
2. Window Seat
3. Agitation
4. Get Money
5. Don’t Be Long
6. Love
7. Umm Hmm
8. Fall in Love
9. Incense
10. Out My Mind Just in Time (Part 1)
11. Out My Mind Just in Time (Part 2)

Erykah Badu - Window Seat

New Five One

2010-02-06T00:23:00.001-05:00

&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://thefiveone.bandcamp.com/track/remind-me-r-yksopp"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Remind ME (Röyksopp) by The Five One&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

I love these cats! My new goal for the summer is to see them live, even if I have to take a day trip all the way to DC to do it. They're currently working on their Deuce Day World EP, but in the meantime give us another remix. Enjoy!

The Five One -Remind Me ft. Röyksopp

Driis: Idris Elba's Alter Ego

2010-02-05T23:30:00.001-05:00

Most recognize the face above as the handsome British actor best known for his stint as Stringer Bell on HBO's critically acclaimed The Wire or as Beyonce's faithful husband in Obsessed. What you may not know is that acting [and being fine] aren't his only talents, he's branching out into music. Coming onto the scene first as a DJ, and now as an artist, he's releasing a five track EP entitled High Class Problems on Monday, the 8th.

Best I Can leaked sometime last year, and while he's not the best vocalist, as you can imagine, the song is still poignant in a way you can only accredit to lyrics drawn on personal experiences. From the sound of it, all the tracks have that same potential, so I'm looking forward to hearing it in its entirety.

Track list:
1. Best That I Can (Written by Driis, Produced by Vitamin D)
2. Please Be True (Written by Driis, Produced by Pete Rock & Driis)
3. Private Garden (Written by Driis, Produced by 9th Wonder)
4. Extraordinary Love (Written by Driis & Hanif Jainlett, Produced by Hanif Jainlett for Hevlar Recordings)
5. Absolutely (Written by Driis & The Klassix, Produced by The Klassix)

-S.

New Music: Marsha Ambrosius, Ludacris, Erykah Badu

2010-02-05T21:03:00.001-05:00

We've been waiting for a solo album from the Floacist for a while now, and I think we may actually get it in 2010. With new material leaking, it looks her like her voice is as beautiful as ever and the song writing skills are still intact.

Marsha Ambrosius - Put It On Repeat

Luda's seventh studio album Battle of the Sexes in due out in a month's time now. A Nicki Minaj collaboration (she's making the rounds huh?) just leaked as well as a remix to the club banger How Low, featuring fellow A-town artist Ciara and a little Latin flow fron Pitbull.

Ludacris ft. Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad

Ludacris ft. Ciara & Pitbull - How Low (Remix)

New Amerykah Pt. II: Return of the Ankh releases March 30th without this track featuring the jail-bound Wayne and Bilal, who's making his way back onto the scene.

Erykah Badu ft. Lil'Wayne & Bilal - Jump In The Air (Stay There)

-S.

Before I Was Born: Top Billin'

2010-02-05T19:58:00.001-05:00

1980s rap duo Audio Two is most known for their single Top Billin' off their debut What More Can I Say?. The lyrics of Brooklyn emcees Mike Dee and Gizmo have given 50 Cent a modern day hit as well as helped their little sister MC Lyte rise to stardom on the track 10% Dis. Check out this classic hip hop song and how's it's been revived time and again.

Milk is chillin, Giz is chillin
What more can I say? Top billin
That's what we get, got it good
Since you understood...

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Q&A: Corinne Bailey Rae

2010-02-05T18:57:00.000-05:00

Ms. Rae chats with SoulCulture on the present day artists she reveres, like the undisputed Queen of Soul, Ms. Badu.

-S.

Video: Usher

2010-01-28T14:25:00.000-05:00

Usher's first single, Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home) on Raymond vs. Raymond, out officially March 30th.

-S.

New Music: Corinne Bailey Rae, Mos Def, Travis McCoy

2010-01-28T14:17:00.001-05:00

Bonus track off the phenomenal album The Sea, out now.

Corinne Bailey Rae - It Be's That Way Sometimes

"When you think you've found a love, and you have peace of mind, somebody else steals his heart, but it also be's that way sometimes..."

Here's a track left over from The Ecstatic sessions. I see why it was dumped, but it's Mos so I still love it! Also check out the video for some new song called White Drapes, which will be featured on Director/Photographer/Musician Michael Sterling Eaton’s Mictape Vol. 1, featuring Curren$y, Stalley, The Cool Kids and many more.

Mos Def - The Tournament

"Everyday is like your birthday..."

Apparently the front man of Gym Class Heroes, Travis McCoy, is signed to a solo deal with T-Pain. HUH? This track is featured on T-Pain’s Nappy Boy Allstars Volume 1 Mixtape.

Travis McCoy ft. T-Pain & Young Cash- The Manual

"I went to looking for answers in the hospital and came back with a pocket full..."

-S.

Video: Corinne Bailey Rae

2010-01-28T02:30:00.000-05:00

The Sea released this past Tuesday! Here's Corinne being quickly interviewed before performing Closer on NBC.

-S.

Soldier of Love Previews

2010-01-28T02:22:00.001-05:00

As the date draws closer, more sneak peeks are being released from Soldier of Love out February 8th. Sade's premiered three different songs, in three different locations online, on BET.com, MySpace, and Ellen DeGeneres' blog. I've compiled them all here for you.

All three songs are beautiful! I can't wait to hear the album in full.

In Another Time: Listen to Here or Here

-S.

Video: Kid Cudi, Chester French, Mariah Carey

2010-01-28T01:40:00.001-05:00

Cudderisback with a quick video for the song [freestyle?] he did over Vampire Weekend's Ottoman. A silly clip done while on the road, download the track HERE.

WOW talk about branding, Diddy the marketing guru, gets Chester French and Jadakiss to advertise his liquor, Ciroc, in a song. Off Chester French's Jacques Jams mixtape hosted by Clinton Sparks.

Mariah Carey features Nicki Minaj on the remix to Up Out My Face off her latest, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel. All you B. Scott love muffins peep him as an extra.

-S.

DOWNLOAD: Mr. February (AKA March Madness)

2010-01-28T01:06:00.000-05:00

Raheem Devaughn's on the promo trail for his new album The Love & War Masterpeace in stores March 2nd. You may have heard or seen the video for the first single, Bulletproof
featuring Ludacris.

"I named the album 'The Love and War Masterpeace' because I feel that where I am as a person and where we are as a people, we are all trying to master that internal peace and happiness in a very strange time."

  Check out the album's track listing below:

1.  Dr. West (Interlude)
  2.  Bulletproof featuring Ludacris  (Produced by Kenny Dope)
  3.  The Greatness featuring Wale (Produced by Kenny Dope)
  4.  I Don't Care (Produced by Stereotypes/Co-Produced by Ne-Yo)
  5.  Black & Blue (Produced by Ronnie "Lil Ronnie" Jackson)
6.  Mr. Right (Produced by Ivan "Orthodox" Barias & Carvin "Ransum" Haggins
  7.  Dr. West (Interlude)
  8.  Fragile featuring Malik Yusef (Produced by Kenny Dope)
  9.  My Wife (Produced by Kenny Dope)
  10. B.O.B. (Produced by Big Bob, Symfoniz & Jerry Juke Vines)
  11. Bedroom (Produced by Kenny Dope)
  12. Microphone (Produced by Ronnie "Lil Ronnie" Jackson)
  13. Garden of Love (Produced by Kenny Dope)
  14. Dr. West (Interlude)
  15. Revelations 2010 featuring Damien Marley  (Produced by Kenny Dope)

Mr. Devaughn is all about giving free music, so to prelude the album he's released a mixtape, Mr. February aka March Madness, filled with covers and remixes which you can download below.

DOWNLOAD Mr. February (AKA March Madness)

-S.

New Music: HudsonFiascoFoxxMcCartneyGreenGarrett

2010-01-26T17:35:00.001-05:00

Mr. Hudson's new single Anyone But Him featuring Kanye West off his solo project Straight No Chaser. This is the single version, where the instrumental has been tweaked.

"School boy fists, we could take this outside, but knowing my luck that f*** would win...anyone but him..."

Mr. Hudson ft. Kanye West - Anyone But Him

Lupe's second single, I'm Beaming, off the upcoming project L.A.S.E.R.S. There's been a lot of controversy over the leaking of his singles

"It's kids who wanna leave and I encourage them, go out and see the world and never return from, yea you don't come back unless you learn something..."

Lupe Fiasco - I'm Beaming

This Tricky Stewart-Dream produced tracked is rumored to be off Jamie's fourth solo project tentatively titled Body.

"Tell that n**** you quit, and you gon' be with me..."

Jamie Foxx - Quit Your Job

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2Cents: TheSeaElementofFreedomBlakrocSexTherapy

2010-01-26T10:52:00.001-05:00

Sonically, this album is not as rose colored as the British crooner's debut. Tragedy in the death of her husband has created, surprisingly, not a dark album, but an electrifying, emotionally charged, melodic, and pleasingly optimistic work that only Corinne's sweet voice, now layered with experience can evoke.

Ms. Keys gives us another round of tracks with her perspective on love and life, and every bout gets better. The title is fitting as every track gives you a feeling of power and a sense of being unstoppable, with Alicia's voice strong and commanding throughout. I'm hoping the Drake assisted Unthinkable will be the third single.

Just over a half hour, Dame Dash's project with rock/blues group Black Keys and various hip hop artists from Ludacris to Raekwon is a chill album to cool out to. Mos Def's contributions are definitely the highlights, and vocal appearances from ex-Rocafella artist Nicole Wray are a nice touch to the all boys club.

Robin Thicke's sexy, but in case we forgot, or somehow missed the memo, he's hitting us with an overtly sexual record which will definitely have long time fans cringing initially. The first half is more light hearted and sexually liberal, inciting help from emcees Jay-Z, Kid Cudi and Nicki Minaj. The latter half with Estelle, The Game and Jazmine Sullivan gets back to the essence of our favorite blue eyed soul man, and will save the record for those who aren't exactly ready to shake it for daddy.

-S.

Get To Know: The Five One Band

2010-01-26T01:53:00.000-05:00

&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://thefiveone.bandcamp.com/album/free-remixes"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;LA Girl (Weezer) by The Five One&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

Regulars to the blog know I'm a huge fan of The Five One Band out of the DC-Maryland-Virginia area. The band's started uploading YouTube videos to give fans a more in depth look at the people behind the colors [Red, Blue, Green & Gold] and the music.

Preview and download their 5109 Remix album free above [just hit the red DOWNLOAD button in the player], which they cut short in favor of making an EP of all new original Five One music, if you haven't heard any of their material before, or haven't heard all 31 of the unnervingly great remixes they put out last year.

Everything is art is everything...

To call them characters would be an understatement. Get familiar with The Five One:

-S.

Video: Jay Electronica, Mos Def, Theophilus London, Ludacris

2010-01-25T18:23:00.000-05:00

New Orleans own Jay Electronica hits us with a second sneak peak video [check out Dear Moleskine too] of superior visuals and audio, for Exhibit A, letting us know what’s to come for the talented rapper. As great as these clips are, I’m tired of all this peekin’. In the words of Rock City, Put The Fuckin Album Out! Or something, lol.

“The tale of his life is the tale of a writer of incredible vision…a reckless hedonist and dis-effective malcontent…”

Black Dante releases a video for History, his third single from the summer album The Ecstatic featuring longtime collaborator Talib Kweli in this black and white two minute clip.

“Kweli say everybody act according to the season that they born in…”

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DOWNLOAD: Boudoir Synema: The Great Mistapes

2010-01-24T23:32:00.002-05:00

&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://jdavey.bandcamp.com/album/boudoir-synema-the-great-mistapes"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Fight The Daylight by J*DaVeY&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

Download J*Davey's newest material, a five track EP entitled Boudoir Synema: The Great Mistapes that was released last month on Christmas. It's twenty plus minutes of sheer electric joy that only Brook and Jack know how to serve up.

-S.

Before I Was Born: Between The Sheets

2010-01-24T23:13:00.000-05:00

Cincinatti, Ohio natives, The Isley Brothers, had a hit with the title track of their 1983 album, Between the Sheets. Being sampled many times over, check out some of the various ways in which the Isley's hit has relived past its glory days.

Ooh...baby, baby
I feel your love surrounding me
Whoa...ho...ho...ho...hoo...ooh...baby, baby
Makin’ love between the sheets

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Video: Eric Roberson, Jesse Boykins, Little Dragon

2010-01-24T22:40:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite songs from Music Fan First, Eric Roberson's duet with Lalah Hathaway, Dealing. The concept for the video stays true to the song, my question is, did Eric get what he deserved?

Jesse Boykins' black and white clip for Itis off of The Beauty Created album.

In a kaleidoscope, black and white video for Never Never off their latest effort Machine Dreams, Little Dragon front woman Yukimi gives us interesting perspectives of herself to mull over.

LOOKOUT!: Anticipating Releases of 2010

2010-01-24T20:50:00.004-05:00

Sade [[Soldier of Love]]

After a ten year hiatus the British beauty and lead singer of the self titled band is back to reign the quiet storm airwaves once again. With a worldwide release in nearly two weeks on February 8th, no inch of this globe will be without the sounds of her voice floating through their speakers, wafting onto the streets. Check out the mysterious militaristic video for the title single below.

Drake [[Thank Me Later]]

The Canadian taking the rap game by storm has pushed back his long awaited debut from a Valentine's Day release to sometime in March. The So Far Gone artist already has big names on the project like Jay-Z and The Dream, but with no material leaked as of yet, we're sill in the dark as to the direction and sound.

Usher [[Raymond vs. Raymond]]

When the buzz single Papers released in October, I immediately thought this project was an attempt to reclaim the magic of Confessions, putting his personal life on wax again. The rest of the material that has leaked fromUsher's sixth studio album due out March 2nd like the first single Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home) featuring Plies has me expecting a set of more personal, heart felt songs pitted against the playboy in the 31 year old newly divorced bachelor. Everything I've heard has been pretty flat, but it's Usher so I'll keep my fingers crossed for better material .

Bilal [[Air Tight's Revenge]]

Every Bilal fan I know is still trying to beat symptoms of withdrawal by playing the 1st Born Second album and Love for Sale, the shelved album everyone seems to own, on repeat. Check out this interview done with OkayPlayer recently, where he talks about the upcoming album, his Grammy nod, and his song writing process. Mr. Wonderful says the "main goal is to mix jazz, hip-hop, soul, blues, and experimental free music into one." You can check out a live video of him performing Levels, the first new material from the album in the link as well.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR AKA SORRY FOR THE HIATUS

2010-01-24T20:50:00.003-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is SUPER LATE. Better late than never, right? I've super busy with the Holidays and preparing to study abroad in London [where I currently am now, and will be for the next 5 months]!

No worries LVSXMusic is back though. The hiatus is over. Keep checking back everyday as I try to catch up with everything I've missed and the abundance of new music that's coming round the corner because 2010 is going to be a GREAT YEAR!

Any idea on where to start? LOL

Thanks for sticking it out with us! = ]

-S.

Video: Kid Cudi, Timbaland, Young Money, Trey Songz

2009-12-08T23:08:00.000-05:00

The third single from Cudi's debut Man on The Moon: The End of Day, and one of my favorite tracks from the album, Pursuit of Happiness. With guest appearances from Drake and Consequence, the bottle popping, champagne spilling video is befitting, with the Cudder twist at the end, of course.

The second video for Timbaland's Shock Value II album, Say Something featuring Drake.

The Real World themed video for the second single, Bed Rock, to the We Are Young Money album.

-S.

New Album News: Corinne Bailey Rae & Sade

2009-12-08T22:50:00.001-05:00

British soul singer Corinne Bailey Rae is due to release her sophomore effort, The Sea, February 1st, 2010. The album deals with, among other things, the untimely death of her husband Jason Rae. Check out the rumored track listing and her performance of the first single, I'd Do It All Again.

Are You Here
I'd Do It All Again
Feels Like The First Time
The Blackest Lily
Closer
Love's On Its Way
I Would Like To Call It Beauty
Paris Nights/New York Mornings
Paper Dolls
Diving For Hearts
The Sea

It's hard to believe my heart's an open door, you got all you came for baby...

The title single to Sade's new album Soldier of Love (due worldwide February 8th) dropped on the group's website this week.

I'm in the front line, of this battle of mine, but I'm still alive...

Download Soldier of Love | ** Alternative Link **

Letter to my heart

2009-12-08T22:06:00.001-05:00

Dear heart,

I’ve misled you, over and again,

Too many times did I give you away…too easily…

And too many times did I get you back, battered and bruised…

Hurt and longing for the real thing.

A real love that brings joy instead of pain,

A love that’s honest, instead of deceitful,

...(Continue)...

Video: Idle Warship

2009-12-08T05:30:00.001-05:00

Here's the very colorful, eye-catching, potentially headache causing video for Idle Warship's Bedroom Lites off the mixtape Party Robot.

-S.

GIVEAWAY: The Jaspects @ SOBs

2009-12-07T02:15:00.002-05:00

WIN tickets to see The Jaspects at SOBs in NYC, Saturday December 19th, 2009!

One of my first Hidden Treasure posts was on this funky, experimental six piece jazz group from Atlanta. Celebrating the release of their album The Polka Dotted Stripe with help from host, Eric Roberson, and opening acts, Lydia Caesar and Jon Bibbs. Just a heads up, this event is 21+!

Be a lucky winner of a pair of tickets by emailing your name to lvsxmusic@gmail.com. The winner will be chosen at random, and notified by email Wednesday, December 15th.

Not feeling lucky? Purchase tickets to the show for $10 HERE. It will be the best $10 you've spent all year!

Check out some tracks from their album below.

GOOD LUCK!

Jaspects @ SOBs NYC [12.19.09] hosted by Eric Roberson from Jaspects Music on Vimeo.

XXL's Class of '09: The Final

2009-12-07T01:30:00.001-05:00

The XXL Hip Hop Freshmen Class of 2009

As I head into the last weeks of the school semester with studying for finals (aka Fuck I Never Actually Learned Shit) and all, I figured I'd flip the script and give out some grades of my own. XXL raked through the myriad of new rap acts on the blogosphere, rating the top hip hop artists of 2009 and enrolling them in their freshmen class. It's been a year since, so I offer an assessment of these ten pupils.

Top of the Class:

KID CUDI

This kid from Cleveland is undoubtedly the valedictorian of the class, and who'd a thunk it? His debut Man On the Moon: The End of Day peaked at #4 on the Billboard Charts, pushing over 104,000 units. He's already talking about his sophomore effort, tentatively titled Cudder, a collaboration album with whispers of features with Kings of Leon, Robin Thicke, The Clipse, The Killers, Snoop Dogg and more.

Featured on Hov's Blueprint 3, on tour with Lady Gaga, and in the run for THREE Grammy's (Day N Nite - Best Rap Solo Performance & Best Rap Song, Make Her Say - Best Rap Performance By A Duo or Group), life is so G.O.O.D for the Kanye West mentee.

WALE

Capping him as the salutatorian of this class, the DC representative and Interscope Records signee recently released his solid debut, Attention:Deficit, selling around 28,000 copies in the first week, all while touring with Jay-Z, and serving as the house band with UCB for the MTV VMAs this past September. While he has a way to go, he's doing way more than Chillin' by any stretch of the imagination.

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Heavy Rotation: JamieTheophilusRihannaJDaveyKelisAlicia

2009-11-29T05:12:00.001-05:00

I'm really feeling Jamie's new single, Speak French, for his fourth studio album, tentatively titled Body. The certified freak enlists Gucci (brrr) on the Bangladesh produced track, who to my surprise, offers a clever verse to the track.

I don't speak French, but I'll tongue you down...

Download Speak French |** Alternative Link **

Pairing with Mountain Dew's Green Label, Theophilus London releases Humdrum Town featuring fellow Brooklyn-ite Jesse Boykins III.

Now its us in this humdrum town I'm gonna keep my eyes on you...

Download Humdrum Town | ** Alternative Link **

Hole In My Head featuring Justin Timberlake is the bonus track for Rated R.

Sometimes I get crazy and I ain't scared of nobody...Don't look at me funny like you ain't hearing what I said, I got a hole in my head...

Download Hole In My Head | ** Alternative Link **

J* Davey is releasing their new album Boudoir Synema: The Great Mistape on Christmas day (YYAAHH!). Here's the first single, Outta The World.

Thought I knew just where to go, thought I had something to say, what do I know...

Download Outta The Window | ** Alternative Link **

Kelis is making her comeback to the music scene with a dance track I'm now officially obsessed with, Acapella produced by David Guetta.

Before you, my whole life was acapella now a symphony is the only song to sing...

Download Acapella | ** Alternative Link **

Alicia's wispy, yet strong voice definitely takes you into a daydream on this mystical song, Dreaming. While not on any of the official tracklistings for her new album The Element Of Freedom, if it's any indication of the type of music we can look forward to, we're in for quite a treat.

Try to keep my feet on the ground, but the feeling knocks me down...

Download Dreaming | ** Alternative Link **

-S.

Before I Was Born: Tears On My Pillow

2009-11-29T01:23:00.001-05:00

Little Anthony & The Imperials first major hit, Tears On My Pillow released in 1958 reaching to #4 on the BillBoard charts. Covered countless times since, you may have heard a version of this song on the soundtrack to Grease, by Kylie Minogue, New Edition or countless others.

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Mixtapes of The Moment: Lupe Fiasco

2009-11-28T09:46:00.002-05:00

Lupe released the mixtape Enemy of the State: A Love Story, as promised on Thanksgiving Day in anticipation for his new album We Are Lasers due in the first quarter of 2010. Friend of The People, another mixtape, will be coming on Christmas Day!

Tracklist:

1. Intro

2. The National Anthem

3. Turnt Up

4. Yoga Flame

5. Lazers (skit)

6. Angels Remix

7. So Ghetto

8. Say Somethin

9. Thank You

10. The One

11. Popular Demand

12. HP Skit

DOWNLOAD EOS:ALS | **ALTERNATIVE LINK**

-S.

Videos: Nola Darling, Keri Hilson, The Clipse, Timbaland

2009-11-25T14:30:00.000-05:00

Here's a new video for Step To Me from spunky hip hop duo Nola Darling consisting of Nikkobya from Queens, NY and Aziza from Los Angeles. Co-starring rapper/DJ MeLo-X and Double 0 (of Kidz In The Hall), from their forthcoming EP A Rude Gal’s Guide To…

Keri Hilson is making international waves with her song I Like, on the soundtrack for a German film. I love the Euro dance feel of the song, a different sound for Keri, but it fits well nonetheless.

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Diary Of A NERD

2009-11-25T14:08:00.000-05:00

It's eerie how just the other day I was talking with some friends about how MTV's Diary was the best show that network ever produced, and it's a shame how they don't do it anymore. Most memorably, it gave us intimate moments with Aaliyah before her untimely death, which you can watch HERE.

Then voilà, this video makes its way onto the net, previews of a new episode featuring N.E.R.D! I hope they talk about Chad Hugo's noticably disappearnce and the new addition, a female vocalist from Canada, Rhea with whom they're working on their fourth studio album with, tenatively titled Instant Gratification , due in 2010.

-S.

The S Factor: Sade & Solange

2009-11-25T13:38:00.000-05:00

Next year is looking like a marvelous year for comebacks, with records from Toni Braxton, Bilal, Amy Winehouse (fingers and toes crossed), and now, most definitely, another British import Ms. Sade Adu. The stunning leading lady of the self-named band Sade will release a new album, Soldier of Love, on February 8, 2010. Ten years overdue, it will be the group’s first studio album since 2000’s Lovers Rock.

The album art is absolutely beautiful, and artistic, exactly what we can expect from her musically as well. The album is up for presale on Amazon.

Solange Knowles is also working on new music to follow up her stellar debut Sol-Angel & the Hadley St. Dreams, which is still heavily on repeat might I add. This song Stillness is the Move leaked last week, which at first listen might be inseperable from Erykah Badu's Bag Lady, which sampled Dr. Dre's Xxplosive. Take a second listen, or however many you need to appreciate the track for her smooth interpretation and story line.

Also, in an interview Wale gave us a little more insight into what she's been working on, including a soulful interpretation of 25 Lighters, a Houston rap classic by DJ DMD featuring KeKe and Fat Pat.

-S.

Videos: Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Robin Thicke, Toni Braxton

2009-11-25T01:14:00.001-05:00

The year of 2009 is coming to a solid close with new albums from R&B heavyweights Alicia Keys and Robin Thicke, a reminiscent venture with Janet Jackson; and giving us something to look forward to for 2010, Ms. Braxton is breathing life and giving a a new pulse to R&B. Check out videos for each of these projects after the jump.

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International Treasure: Taio Cruz

2009-11-10T16:34:00.005-05:00

The gorgeous man looming over these words in none other than Great Britain's own Taio Cruz. This talented musician released his self produced debut Departure in 2008 to rave reviews. The twelve track LP detailed love's trials and tribulations, with his voice bold and beautiful over every instrumental, whether it be the strings on I Can Be or the airy background vocals of She's Like A Star. Mainly a collection of ballads, the album received criticism for not being diversified, however that distinction doesn't and shouldn't take away from the stellar effort put into each track.

His latest album Rokstarr which was released this past October, shows the diversity those critics were looking for in a pop record. Dirty Picture is definitely a departure from his previous work, both in content and sound, but still manages to stay true to who Cruz is as an artist. An eclectic mix of Euro-dance tracks, R&B, soul and pop, his sound appeals to a variety of listeners, allowing him to produce and write for artists like Brittany Spears to Brandy.

He hasn't made his way across the pond officially, but expect to hear more from Taio wether on the mic, or behind it.

Now I feel that this heart, of mine has
taken many falls,
Still sometimes the rain, can turn into a
waterfall,
And the prettiest things, can come out
of the coldest night,
And even with broken wings, sometimes
you find your way to fly

Below are my favorite songs from the Brazilian-Nigerian singer, in no particular order of course. Continue after the jump to watch some of his videos.

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Kinky Tuesdays: Kinky News

2009-11-10T04:05:00.001-05:00

Another busy week, another long Tuesday…

This Kinky Tuesday is strictly for your amusement and to remind you that there is such a thing as too kinky…

Seriously, if the police ever have to get involved, then you might want to rethink some of your kinky activities:

“Auto Erotica”

This bit of news is about a man who (clearly intoxicated) pulled down his pants and humped

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Video: Omarion

2009-11-10T01:16:00.000-05:00

Here's the official music video for Omarion's 1st single, I Get It In, from the album Ollusion due in the 1st quarter of 2010. The visuals aren't spectacular but dancing is pretty dope, check it out for yourself.

-S.

Before I Was Born: Intimate Friends

2009-11-09T00:50:00.001-05:00

Once a former lead singer for The Temptations, Eddie Kendricks decided to break from the group and begin his solo career in 1971. Slowly making a name for himself separate of the legendary quintet, Kendricks produced classics like 1977s Intimate Friends, a song that has been sampled many times over in the last two decades. From Alicia Keys to Snoop Dogg, check out the original and the many ways it has been reinvented after the jump.

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Bilal's Back!

2009-11-08T08:47:00.000-05:00

I recently posted a link to an article in BillBoard revealing Bilal’s return to the spotlight with a new album in 2010. Here is the first sonic clue as to the direction of the album in a live performance of a new song, Levels. Like the article mentioned and as this video elaborates on, he’s experimenting with an electro-jazz rock feel. I’m definitely digging it. Bilal Sayeed Oliver can do no wrong in my eyes. What do you think?

-S.

Hidden Treasure: Amy Serrata

2009-11-08T08:13:00.002-05:00

Amy Serrata is a singer/songwriter out of California, jazzing up the world with her sultry, melodious voice and inspiring lyrics. Songs like Into The Big Bad World, joyously, make me feel like I can take on anything with a smile on of course. Check out snippets of her album below, which you can hear in its entirety at IMEEM.

She advises in Soul Food to be careful what you feed your soul, but no fear, her self titled album is exactly what your soul needs. Support this rising star by purchasing her stellar debut on her website HERE. You can also learn more about the songstress by reading an interview done by SoulUK.

Continue to check out a vlog of her singing one of her favorite songs River Stay Away from My Door.

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Video: The Noisettes

2009-11-08T06:27:00.001-05:00

London based group The Noisettes released the video for their fourth single, Every Now & Then. Be sure to pick up their album Wild Young Hearts in stores now.

-S.

Q&A: Jesse Boykins III, Colin Munroe, Melanie Fiona, NERD & J.Cole

2009-11-07T12:50:00.000-05:00

This is a visually stunning video of an interview with soul singer Jessie Boykins III, where he talks about learning to produce music.

Learn more about Canadian singer/songwriter and LVSXM fave Colin Monroe as he speaks on his journey in music and the genre bending generation we are today.

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Video: Phil Ade

2009-11-06T16:08:00.002-05:00

Here is DC rapper Phil Ade's video for Hollywood off the mixtape Starting On JV, my second favorite track, following One of course.

**UPDATED**

Check out a recent interview with Phil to learn more about this upcoming rapper and his mixtape.

COMMENT

-S.

Where In The World Is: Tweet

2009-11-05T21:21:00.001-05:00

This Southern Hummingbird flew onto the scene in 2002 with her provocative hit Oops (Oh My) that had everyone wondering what this newcomer was all about. Tweet soon showed us on her debut that she was a sultry songstress seemingly ready to take the R&B world by storm. However, her sophomore effort It's Me Again released three years later was met with less acclaim. Since then, she's been featured on The Dresden Soul Sympathy album reinterpreting soul hits alongside Bilal and Dwele and working on a third album that I'm unsure will ever see a retailer's shelves.

Where In The World Is Tweet?

Video: Trey Songz

2009-11-05T01:16:00.001-05:00

WARNING!: LADIES, YOUR PANTIES MAY BE WET AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO.

Trey Songz latest single for Ready, Invented Sex is a steamy black and white video that rivals Usher's Trading Places in the sex borderline porno category.

Enjoy!

COMMENT

-S.

Videos: Raheem Devaughn, Chrisette Michele, Jesse Boykins, Lily Allen

2009-11-03T17:11:00.001-05:00

Raheem Devaughn steps away from his usual lyrics of love to speak passionately on some political and social issues, which he illustrates perfectly with a heavy use of graphics and visual imagery.

Chrisette Michele sashays around in her new video for Fragile (Remix) featuring Wale, and not much else. As uninteresting as this video is, I still love her though.

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Hidden Treasure: Marques Toliver

2009-11-03T16:51:00.002-05:00

Adele, one of my favorite female vocalists has been raving about a young man by the man of Marques Toliver. Currently residing in Brooklyn by way of Florida, the 22 year old singer, songwriter, and musician (violin, piano, guitar) has also captured my ears with his emotive sound. The talented singer gives us songs filled with soul, heavily laced with classical undertones and lyrics that spin tales of melancholy, yet beautiful moments.

With no major record label deal he is often seen playing around the city from small stages to the subway, selling physical copies of his material. As we wait for more material from the uninhibited mind of this young musician, playing his YouTube videos featuring covers and original material on repeat will have to suffice. Check out a few after the jump.

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Mixtapes Of The Moment: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Idle Warship, Mike Posner, Lil' Wayne

2009-11-03T03:47:00.000-05:00

Just in time for the release of the movie This Is It, DJ Jazzy Jeff put out his mixtape in honor of the late, great King of Pop. I know there's been a million and one MJ mixtapes released in the past 5 months, but a little more Michael never hurt anybody. RIP

DOWNLOAD HE'S THE KING, I'M THE DJ |ALTERNATIVE LINK

One of my favorite groups, Idle Warship, comprised of rapper Talib Kweli and singers Res and Graph have finally put out a full length compilation. Comprised by Mick Boogie, the mixtape features both old and new songs from the group. Check out an interview with Talib and Graph at OkayPlayer.

DOWNLOAD PARTY ROBOT |** ALTERNATIVE LINK **

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Videos: 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo

2009-11-03T03:04:00.000-05:00

The first single for 50 Cent's fourth album Before I Self Destruct enlists the help of Ms. Kelly Roland. One of his best videos to date, 50 imagines Kelly having not one, but three of his babies in this video, only to be disappointed in the end.

Ms. Keys, a piano and some special effects make up this simple video for the first single for her forthcoming fourth studio album, Freedom, her world disappears around her when the one she loves is gone.

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Kinky Tuesdays: Kinky Nicki

2009-11-03T02:30:00.000-05:00

“Okay, I get it let me think, I guess it’s my turn,

Maybe it’s time to put this pu$$y on your side burns…”

- Nicki Minaj

So no it’s not a typo, she is trying to put her pussy on someone’s sideburns,

& if you’re confused… good. You should be.

Nicki Minaj’s “unique” voice and “interesting” lyrics have led to an increase in her popularity

And I dedicate this Kinky Tuesday to her and her kinky yet confusing lyrics.

So fellas,

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Before I Was Born: I Know You Got Soul

2009-11-03T02:10:00.000-05:00

IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME, I SHOULDN'T HAVE LEFT YOU [WITHOUT A DOPE BLOG TO READ THROUGH]

I apologize for my absence from the blogging world. Life's just been a little hectic, but nevertheless, I'm back!What's a better note to return on than a classic Eric B. & Rakim song, I Know You Got Soul. Off their 1987 Paid in Full record, the song samples a plethora of songs from Bobby Byrd to The Jackson 5. Continue to check out songs like The Cool Kids' Pump Up The Volume, that borrow the words of this classic rhyme.

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Kinky [Thursday]?

2009-10-29T13:37:00.000-04:00

Yeah, yeah, I know. It’s Thursday but why should Tuesday have all the fun?

I decided Thursday can also use some spicing up…

So in order to initiate this day into the Kinky series,

I’ve came up with a rather fitting dare.

These past few weeks have been quite stressful for the LVSXMUSIC staff (hence the lack of content)

But I’ m sure we’re not the only ones feeling the pressure, and I’ve found that when the brain is focused on school (as it should be), the sexual organs are put on hold (as they should be???)

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Kinky Tuesdays: Scream

2009-10-20T00:00:00.003-04:00

Another (wonderful?) Tuesday in October…

Yes it is sill October (some of you might have forgotten since the weather has decided to give us a very long glimpse of Winter)…

Those of you residing in sunny areas may not have to deal with the cold but it is Tuesday so there has to be SOMETHING dampening your mood…

Well do not fret; LVSXMUSIC is here (once again) to save the day …and NIGHT.

Halloween is creeping up and a good amount of scary movies are being released, it’s doubtful that you are going to be heading to the theatre on a Tuesday so why not bring the theater to you???

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What happened to forever

2009-10-19T00:00:00.002-04:00

We live in a world where love is not enough,

Where honesty is a myth,

& where romance doesn’t last.

I’ve witnessed many people who claimed to love each other

Hurt one another countless times and eventually end their relationship.

It was once said that all you need is love but that clearly is not true nowadays.

In her song Never be Lonely, Emily King eloquently asks

“What happened to forever?”

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New Music: The Five One

2009-10-18T17:54:00.000-04:00

&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://thefiveone.bandcamp.com/track/you-were-my-friend-free"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;You Were My Friend (FREE) by The Five One&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

In conjunction with the release of the new Five One ColorPillar shirt by One Vs Many (COP ONE ASAP!), The Five One has released a new song. You Were My Friend (Be Negative), is a song everyone can relate to. There's always that "friend" that tries to pull you down as you're reaching for the stars or when your star is shining a little brighter than theirs. Well dismiss them with this great song by The Five One, and rid yourself of any negativity.

I was your blood brother, now your blood type is Be Negative...

-S.

Video: Mike Posner

2009-10-18T17:40:00.001-04:00

Here's the second episode in his One Foot Out The Door vlog series, in line with the release of his new mixtape of the same title. Check the first episode HERE if you missed out.

"Mike heads back to his second week at Duke University just in time to share the stage with Wale and his band after rocking a party at Emory the day before. Before he can even unpack, Mike hits the road with 10 of his closest friends from Duke and heads to a massive outdoor party at Virginia Tech, joined by his partner-in-crime, superproducer Benny Blanco. Watch as Mike and Benny rock for hundreds of VTech students before the police shut the party down, and then make a speedy escape that includes an impromptu game of trashketball."

If your in NYC this week check him out at SOB's CMJ showcase along with Big Sean, Brandon Hines, and Theophilus London.

-S.

The Morning After

2009-10-14T00:00:00.001-04:00

In college, it’s the walk of shame…

You meet someone at a party, maybe you’re drunk, maybe you’re not but you end up leaving with them and before you know it, sex happens.

You just slept with someone you just met and in the morning you put on the same outfit from last night and make your way across campus to your room…

From just looking at you people know exactly what you were up to then night before…

In the real world, it’s usually referred to as the morning after,

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New Tracks

2009-10-13T17:44:00.000-04:00

Here are some new tracks to simulate your ears:

Ponytail- Mya (ft Nicki Minaj)

Ya girl is a hoe- S Tha Mogul

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Hidden Treasure: Steph Jones

2009-10-13T14:29:00.001-04:00

You may recognize this self proclaimed Mr. Ordinary as that guy that sang the hook on that DTP song, Celebrity Chick. You may even recognize his face from Destiny Child's Jumpin Jumpin video or even Faith Evans' I Love You. Steph Jones, who was once signed to Def Jam/DTP, is out to make a name for himself. The singer/songwriter has been working on his debut album and put out a mixtape, better yet a "lifetape", via Twitter, entitled Gravity, yesterday.

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Kinky Tuesdays: Let’s Play a Game

2009-10-13T00:00:00.001-04:00

This week’s Tuesday has been made into a Monday

for the majority of us school and work were cancelled on Monday so this

Tuesday brings with it…Obligations & Commitments.

BUT that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun.

This kinky Tuesday is dedicated to your inner child (so to speak)…

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Leaks: Wale

2009-10-12T19:57:00.001-04:00

Due to touring with Jay-Z, Wale's debut Attention Deficit has been pushed back twice more to a November 10th release date. While he hasn't shot a video for his supposed second single World Tour with Jazmin Sullivan, some tracks have leaked to keep our ears out for the project. I don't believe any of these songs made the album, but get your Wale fix until more of the official tracks begin to leak.

Bittersweet ft. Colin Munroe

Fly Away

The Noisettes ft. Estelle & Wale - Don't Upset The Rhythm Remix

-S.

Video: Jesse Boykins III

2009-10-12T19:19:00.000-04:00

The hardest working up and coming singer in New York, Jesse Boykins III performed some cuts from his album The Beauty Created at a Brooklyn street festival. First up is Amorous. Watch him perform Tabloids and Pantyhose as well.

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Moving On…

2009-10-12T03:09:00.001-04:00

“I’m so confused,

I don’t know what to do,

But I gotta be a woman,

I gotta get over you…” -Mya

It’s easy to say but definitely hard to do.

Regardless of how badly they treat you and how evident it may be that it’s over,

You still find a reason to hold on instead of moving on.

And I’ not talking about simply moving on to the next because that does not always mean that you’ve moved on…

We often use new people to help take our minds off “the ex” but we soon realize that the new person was merely a distraction from our true feelings.

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Singles: Robin Thicke, Angie Stone, Toni Braxton, Usher, Janelle Monae

2009-10-10T12:29:00.001-04:00

Download | Alternative Link

Robin Thicke wants to give you some Sex Therapy. After the week I just had, I'm definitely buying what he's selling. Surprisingly this slow jam was produced by Polow Da Don, kudos to him for stepping out of the box and doing it well.

Download | Alternative Link

I'm feeling this new uptempo track from Ms. Stone. On I Ain't Hearin' U the singer dismisses gossip from her friends reassuring that "he wouldn't take my heart and break it in two, I'm sure that he will explain and make it plain to me." This is the first single for her upcoming album Unexpected, due in early 2010.

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Your Girlfriend's Favorie Emcee

2009-10-10T03:04:00.000-04:00

LA rapper The Werd just released his 7 track EP, Your Girlfriend's Favorite Emcee. He's admittedly coming a little harder on this effort, with a flow he describes as "provocative", that tracks like Rockin' and F.U.N exemplify.

Be sure to check it out, it's worth giving a listening to!

DOWNLOAD

Tracklist:

1. Your Girlfriend’s Favorite Emcee
2. Werdtendo
3. Rockin’
4. Summer Fruit
5. MC Lovin
6. F.U.N.
7. Malfunction

On Repeat: Werdtendo, Rockin', Malfunction

-S.

Video: Joy Jones, Q-Tip, Mr. Hudson

2009-10-10T02:40:00.000-04:00

I've been playing catch up with all the videos that have been released in the past week. First up is the clip Over from soul singer Joy Jones' album Godchild. There's a combination of interesting visuals, with the focus on the lyrics of the song, in this short black and white video.

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International Treasure: The Noisettes

2009-10-09T08:31:00.001-04:00

The Noisettes are a soul rock band from London, but don't let their name fool you, the music they create is the farthest thing from sheer noise. Front woman Shingai Shoniwa's voice is like a dream, floating over the guitar strings of Dan Smith and pulsating beat of the drums of Jamie Morrison.

They're second studio album Wild Young Hearts was released in the United States in late September, which you can find a download for below. The album is a great eclectic mix of pop and soul, with Shoniwa's voice being great nod to that vintage 60s sound that's been the influence for other artists like Raphael Saadiq.

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The Catch Up

2009-10-09T03:12:00.001-04:00

The Neptunes are giving themselves the Black Eyed Peas treatment and adding a female vocalist, Rhea, to this Billionaire Boys' Club.

NERD Gets All 3-D With A New Female Member [SoulBounce]

Bilal To Release Electro-Jazz Rock Album In 2010 [BillBoard]

Corinne Bailey Rae's On Her Way Back (YES!) [Sexy Never Left]

Wale's Album Pushed Back...Again??!?! [Hip Hop Wired]

Exclusive Anthony Hamilton Interview [Suite903]

-S.

Video: Theophilus London, Raphael Saadiq, The Foreign Exchange

2009-10-09T00:44:00.001-04:00

LVSXM favorites Theophilus London and Jesse Boykins III are back at it again, creating a smooth track entitled Enjoy The Sun, accompanied in this video by the breath taking images of nature. Download the song HERE or THERE.

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Before I Was Born: Darling Nikki

2009-10-08T21:50:00.000-04:00

I can admit my obsession with Prince is unhealthy, but say what you will about this flamboyant character, he's still a musical genius and great story teller. Darling Nikki off the classic Purple Rain album is a testament to that. Check out the song after the jump if you're unfamiliar with Nikki the sex fiend. You'll also find a recent interview with Eric Roberson, speaking on the track's influence on him, and a few unexpected covers of the song.

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Kinky Tuesdays: Scary Sex

2009-10-05T22:19:00.001-04:00

It's the first Tuesday in October, the month that ends with Halloween,

So what better way to kick off this month's Kinky Tuesdays than with some Scary Sex Facts…

Now I'm sure by now you all know that some people can take kinky too far

And today's post will show you just far KINKY can go…

Twilight invoked some thoughts of being with "the dead" for many people

But even before the movie, there were people who enjoyed "being with" the dead…

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Wait?

2009-10-05T01:52:00.000-04:00

"If I gotta tell you how to love me,

Then the love isn't natural,

If I gotta show you, then it isn't as beautiful,

Should I let you go or stick around with my fingers crossed

And wait, wait, wait, wait…"

This is currently one of my favorite songs: Wait by J Minor

And it really has got me thinking…

We all have ideas of how love should be or how we would want it to be…

For some us these serve as standards and for others they're merely desires,

But either way, I don't think it's something to give up on.

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Video: Mike Posner

2009-10-01T09:32:00.000-04:00

Mike Posner's on the advertising trail for his new mixtape, One Foot Out The Door due October 29th. Watch the first in a series of episodes following Mike's life as he tries to balance being a full time student at Duke and his rising star as an entertainer.

That opening track is sick, he needs to release that ASAP.

Don't know who Mike Posner is? Download his first mixtape A Matter of Time to get familiar with his music.

-S.

Where In The World Is: Donell Jones

2009-10-01T09:28:00.001-04:00

The Where I Wanna Be crooner fell off the face of the earth after his third studio album 2002 's Life Goes On. He made a brief, but mostly under appreciated comeback in 2006 with Journey of a Gemini, and has since been harder to track down than that super sleuth cartoon Carmen Sandiego. He reigned the R&B scene those four years spanning 1999-2002, but even before then was giving us music to rival that of his own influences, like his cover of Stevie Wonder's Knocks Me Off My Feet from his debut, My Heart.

With most R&B music lacking the genuine sincerity it once had I can't help but be nostalgic, warranted, if I'm even old enough to be. I miss his voice, his charm, and most importantly ~~that smile and subtle dimple on his left cheek~~ the way he could evoke a multitude of emotions, each hypnotizing in its own way, giving you no choice but to sing along.

Where in the world is Donell Jones?

Video: The Roots

2009-09-30T16:45:00.001-04:00

After releasing a teaser clip, here's the full length video from the Philly band's first single to their album of the same title, due October 20th.

This song reminds me of the tragedy that happened out in the streets of Chicago this week. We need to change our mindset, because it's not getting us anywhere. The blood of many of our best and brightest lay on our own hands. Marinate on it.

RIP Derrion Albert

Out on the streets
Where I grew up
First thing they teach us
Not to give a fuck
That type of thinking can’t get you nowhere
Someone has to care

- S.

Video: XV & Consequence

2009-09-30T00:57:00.000-04:00

Kansas rapper X to the V shot the official video for single Fall Out The Sky off his mixtape Everybody's Nobody.

Sexy girls clad in futuristic bathing suits, donning long ponytails rivaling that of B. Scott and fuck me pumps can get whatever they want from Consequence, Kanye, and John Legend in the official music video for the collaboration.

-S.

The Catch Up

2009-09-30T00:33:00.000-04:00

R&B trio Boyz II Men is making a comeback recording covers for their 9th studio album entitled Love, the first single covers Journey's "Open Arms".

Boyz II Men Wants Us To Welcome Them Back With "Open Arms"[SoulBounce]

Q&A: J. Cole [Honeymag.com]

The Queen Project [SoulCulture]

Q&A: The Five One Band [The Stu Reid Experiment]

Album Review: Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel [Adventures of An Audio Diva]

RIP Derrion Albert: Nas' Open Letter To Young Warriors [Gowhere Hip Hop]

-S.

OOch Ouch

2009-09-30T00:05:00.003-04:00

It is no secret that guys hate "ooch ouch" girls…

You know, the ones that go "ooch, ouch, oww, owwie" when a penis tries to enter their vagina…

This is usually an indication that:

1.Dude's penis is too big for her to handle
2.It's been a while since she's been "entered
3.Maybe she's never been entered
4.This is rape

Number 4's quite easy, no means no…

If you're forcing yourself on someone who doesn't want you,

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Video: Tawiah

2009-09-29T12:40:00.000-04:00

LVSXM favorite, up and coming UK neo-soul singer Tawiah is back with new material, more than a year after the release of her well received EP, In Jodi's Bedroom. Continue to watch her perform two great songs, Faces and Run. I can't wait to hear the mastered versions of these gems!

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Kinky Tuesdays: Kinky Massage

2009-09-29T00:05:00.003-04:00

There’s nothing like a good massage after a long day…

But since it is Tuesday, let’s kink it up a notch.

This kinky massage begins with a long shower for all participants.

Feel free to heat up the shower by taking it together, allowing each other to bathe one another,

Rubbing and scrubbing every nook and cranny (Try your hardest not to bang… that comes later)…

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GO DJ, That's My DJ!: DJ AM

2009-09-28T14:33:00.003-04:00

RIP Adam Goldstein (March 30, 1973 – August 28, 2009)

It's been a month to the day Philadelphia native DJ AM passed away in his New York City apartment, allegedly of a drug overdose. In commemoration of him, and as a great intro to a new series I'm presenting on the blog "Go DJ, That's My DJ!" where I'll feature great turntable titans and their projects, continue to learn more about AM and download his mixtape series with Travis Barker of Blink-182, Fix Your Face.

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Q&A: Hollywood Holt

2009-09-28T01:22:00.001-04:00

I'm a HUGE fan of Chi-town rapper Hollywood Holt. He chopped it up with Gowhere Hip Hop about his plans for the rest of the year, and his style. He's quite the character, with a live personality and killer energy that undoubtedly illuminates a room.

If you're unfamiliar, click on his name to check out his MySpace, and continue to watch the video for his single Hollywood and download his mixtape Holt Goes To Hollywood.

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I <3 Theme Songs: Part Deux

2009-09-28T00:43:00.001-04:00

The Jamie Foxx Show

I'm back with Part Deux of my favorite television theme songs. You'll be surprised by a few of the openers I have after the jump, or maybe you won't. What theme songs draw you in like a moth to a flame, and make you sing incessantly?

You can check out the first I <3 Theme Songs in case you missed it!

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Dominate me Cap’n

2009-09-28T00:05:00.001-04:00

Embedded in all relationships is the sometimes unspoken struggle for control.

Some men believe that they run things and the majority of women are aware that they in fact run things.

This battle occurs on almost all the realms of a relationship but when it comes to sex, you find that members of both genders are more than willing to give up the control.

It seems the majority of us fantasize about being dominated, so much so that many people pay

money for a professional dominatrix.

For these people, it’s more of a fetish but for the rest of us it’s simply a turn-on.

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Before I Was Born: My Cherie Amour

2009-09-27T14:38:00.002-04:00

This is one of my favorite Stevie songs, if not my favorite. Recorded in 1966, but not released until 1969, this song was a Billboard hit, and is now undoubtedly a classic.

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Video: The Noisettes

2009-09-26T20:33:00.000-04:00

I'm in the midst of writing an International Treasure post on this group out of the UK.Nevertheless, The Noisettes performed Never Forget You on Letterman recently as part of promo for their album, Wild Young Hearts which was released this past Tuesday in the States. Lead singer Shingai's voice is enchanting.

Did anyone peep DC soul songstress Muhsinah singing back up?

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-S.

Hidden Treasure: Melanie Fiona

2009-09-26T11:49:00.000-04:00

It's come to attention that many people are still unaware of Guyanese-Canadian singer Melanie Fiona who came onto the scene this summer with the sultry lead single Give It To Me Right. Melanie's varied influences has created a unique sound that dabbles in pop, soul, R&B, and reggae. The release date for her debut, The Bridge, has been pushed back a few times, but it's currently slated for November 3rd.

This summer she released a mixtape with ?uestlove of The Roots of live remixes to her tracks on The Bridge. Listen and download it after the jump, as well as check out the song bird's videos. She recently debuted the video for her second single, It Kills Me on 106 & Park.

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Singles: Joss Stone, Vikter Duplaix

2009-09-26T11:07:00.000-04:00

Free Me is the lead single off Joss Stone's fourth studio album, Colour Me Free. Guest spots on the album include Raphael Saadiq, Nas and Shiela E. (!!!) among others. I'm a huge fan of the British soul singer, so I'm looking forward to this project due October 20th.

Download FREE ME |**Alternative Link**

I came across Vikter Duplaix via Twitter (Follow us: twitter.com/LVSXMusic), and I've fallen in love with his music ever since. He has a new single, which you can download for free off his website entitled Electric Love.

-S.

ATTN males and aspiring artists

2009-09-25T02:49:00.005-04:00

We are still looking for men who would like to voice their opinions on Love & Sex.

This can be about relationships, sex tips, something women do that bother you, something that

men do that bother you...w.e's on your mind.

Although I try to remain unbiased it doesn't always happen so

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO REP FOR ALL THE MEN OUT THERE

write up what's on your mind, email it to

LVSXMUSIC@GMAIL.COM

And we'll post it as part of our "HIS view" series

Also for all aspiring musicians,

LVSXMUSIC would like to give you a chance at 15 mins of fame

email us: LVSXMUSIC@GMAIL.COM

with a video or a track(s)

and we'll give you a chance to show what you're made of.

Don't be Shy.

Express yourself

& let your voice be heard

LVSXMUSIC

-O.

Q&A: Murs, Nicki Minaj, Brandon Hines

2009-09-24T22:03:00.000-04:00

When I first started the blog I intended on doing a week dedicated to female MCs. When I quickly realized I'd need more than a week to sift through the many issues facing female rappers in this industry, I decided to dedicate a whole month to it,I'm thinking March, but the issue is looking pressing, I may do it sooner. Murs talks about the state of females in hip hop in the interview above. Does he have a point? [Peeped at SoulBounce]

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Video: Mr. Hudson

2009-09-24T21:30:00.001-04:00

Mr. Hudson shows us is dark side, figuratively and literally, in the video for his latest single off his US debut Straight No Chaser due October 6th. He tells the object of his affection White Lies to keep her near. O. never lied, Boys Lie, Throw Rocks At Them!

Sometimes good men do bad things
Just as bad men can do good
Tell me which way you like it

-S.

Boys lie…throw rocks at them

2009-09-24T00:05:00.001-04:00

I didn't come up with it, I'm just reiterating…

But it's true, boys do lie…and so do girls.

We all stress the importance of honesty in a relationship (it's even in the bible),

But then so many relationships end due to lies:

He lies about what he's doing,

She lies about who she's with,

He lies about how he feels,

She lies about how he makes her feel…

And it goes on and on.

The worst part is when people lie about silly things,

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Video: Amerie, Drake, Chrisette Michele, The Roots, The Jaspects

2009-09-23T23:06:00.000-04:00

Amerie's second single from her album In Love & War, releasing November 3rd is Heard Em All.

The Rainbow Coalition released the video for Forever, off the soundtrack to More Than A Game, a biopic based on Lebron James' youth basketball team.

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Before I Was Born: Please Mr. Postman

2009-09-23T21:43:00.003-04:00

Motown's first successful girl group, The Marvelettes came onto the scene with this #1 record in the 1960s. You may recognize the song in Juelz Santana's Oh Yes or the opener to Sister Act 2, where Whoopi Goldberg sings a snippet of the song. Check out the group performing their hit after the jump, and the song's that have sampled it.

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DOTW: Quadron

2009-09-23T20:50:00.001-04:00

This Danish duo has been making their rounds on the blog scene, creating a buzz with the soulful, and may I say delightful sounds of lead singer Coco and producer/musician Robin Hannibal. Stress just washes away as you listen to their self titled debut album Quadron , heavy in elements of jazz and electro-soul. Take an hour out of your undoubtedly tension filled day to unwind and listen to some great music out the sphere of the US scene after the jump.

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New Tracks

2009-09-23T19:15:00.002-04:00

Here are some new releases/leaks that might tickle your fancy:

Pusha-Lloyd ft Lil' Wayne

Say you Il: Horse Shoe Gang

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Feel Good

2009-09-23T00:05:00.001-04:00

It’s only been about 3 weeks since school started and already people are DONE. With jobs, classes, organizations, homework and all these obligations hanging over our heads, it seems that people have no time to relax and simply enjoy life.

Just about everyone I know is stressed, sleep deprived and physically and emotionally drained, so I came up with a simple guide to make everyone feel better and to keep you all focused and energized and it goes a little something like this:

Tickle it, Work it, Please it, Feed it…

Yes it’s actually that simple.

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Kinky Tuesdays: What Women do

2009-09-22T00:05:00.002-04:00

So it’s no secret that a lot of women masturbate.

Another non-secret is, it’s usually with some kind of “toy”.

Now, of course I’ve heard of dildos and the such, but some of these toys are simply strange, kinky, but definitely STRANGE.

SO I dedicate this kinky Tuesday to the strange yet kinky things that some women are willing to put in their cooter.

"Teddy Bear Vibe"

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A night in the desert

2009-09-21T02:25:00.001-04:00

So we all know that sometimes men can’t get it up but a more un-discussed topic is female dryness…

Yes sometimes women can’t get it up (so to speak).

Normally when women get aroused, the water fall arrives but for some women this is not the case.

The most obvious reason is that she really is not aroused,

She might want to be, but it’s not really there…

Maybe the last time she had sex with her partner wasn’t that pleasant,

Maybe she’s lost interest…

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