It’s hard to believe that Wale has been on the scene ever since 2009. Wale dropped his first album in November of 2009, and it was called Attention Deficit. Unfortunately, he parted ways with his label but was scooped up by Rick Ross and Maybach Music Group. Almost two years to the day, Wale released his second album and MMG debut. Ambition was the name and it featured Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Ne-Yo, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Miguel & Jeremih. Lotus Flower Bomb was released prior to the album, and it featured Miguel. Lotus Flower Bomb was a success as it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap…
South Circle Unsolved Mysteries Featuring 8Ball & Tela
Welcome to another Thursday as that mean we are closer to the weekend. It has been a while since I’ve done Throwback Thursday because I was dealing with Covid. Fortunately, everything is great now and I’m glad to feel much better. My playlist this week started with the Last Meal from Snoop Dogg and then I’m Serious from T.I. The Great Depression from DMX, Ironman from Ghostface and the new joint from Meek Mill was also played. Here I Stand from Usher and the Unplugged album from Alicia Keys also made the playlist. My featured Throwback Thursday track is from South Circle as many know were part of Suave House…
Why Playing the Violin Might be the Best Thing Your Child Has Ever Done!
Being able to play a musical instrument is a technical ability that is adored by many. Still, only a few can achieve the mindset and skill through sheer determination. Since it takes a lot of time to learn, understand and master an instrument, most people prefer that their children start it early. Violin is among the few of the classiest and complicated instruments that certainly don’t pop in one’s mind when discussing instruments. “Piano?” “Sure.” “Guitar?” “Why not?” But Violin??? Sounds unconventional, right? Even then, the violin’s romantic aura and mystic melodies make it worth the money and effort. We have discussed the best benefits of playing the violin that…
A Music Lover’s Guide to Creating a Record Collection
Over the years, record collection has emerged as one of the favorite activities for music lovers. Even in the age of live streaming, vinyl continues to hold a popular place. But creating a collection goes beyond finding the rarest records and hunting for more. It is also about preserving them. As a beginner, you need to understand the basics of both. Here is a comprehensive guide to help you create and preserve an awesome record collection. Start by picking some records This one is a no-brainer because a collection starts with records and ends at them. Start buying and continue building down the line. You can check the local record…
Ja Rule Pain is Love Released 20 Years Ago Today
Ja Rule hit the hip hop scene in the late 90s when he was featured on Jay-Z’s Hard Knock Life album. Can I Get A… was the single and it was a hot song in 1998. Ja Rule released his debut, Venni Vetti Vecci the following year. The album went debuted #1 and it eventually went platinum. After the success of the debut, Ja Rule dropped his second album the next year. Rule 3:36 was the name and it made Ja Rule a superstar and household. Rule 3:36 also debuted #1 and it went triple platinum. Almost a year later, Ja Rule released his Pain is Love album to the…
J. Cole Sideline Story for Throwback Thursday
Welcome to another Thursday as that mean we are closer to the weekend once again. My playlists this week consisted of some old school hip hop from the 80s and 90s. The Raising Hell joint from Run DMC, Doug E. Fresh and Kwame represented the 80s. Master P’s The Good Side Disc 1 and Dayton Family’s FBI joint were from artists of the 90s. The new album from the Outlawz called One Nation was also bumped and it was really good. For my Throwback Thursday, we are turning to J. Cole who happens to be one of my favorite newer artists. On Monday September 27th, J. Cole’s debut album Cole…
Lupe Fiasco Kick Push for Throwback Thursday
Welcome to another Thursday as that mean we are closer to the weekend. My playlist started out with A Tribe Called Quest and their classic Low End Theory joint. The Sound of Revenge from Chamillionaire and the New Jersey Drive Soundtrack followed that. Pusha T’s Wrath of Caine, plus the What the Game’s Been Missing project by Juelz Santana also made the playlist. The classic album of the week was the debut album from Lupe Fiasco called Food and Liquor. Food and Liquor was a highly anticipated album after his classic feature on Kanye’s Touch the Sky. Before that, Lupe dropped some classic material on a few mixtapes also. Food…
Fat Joe Featuring Ja Rule and Ashanti What’s Luv?
Welcome to another Thursday as that mean we are closer to the weekend. The Blueprint album by Jay-Z started off the week seeing its 20th anniversary was on 9/11. The new AZ album made my rotation, the debut album from Bone and the Radio joint from LL Cool J was played. Kanye’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, And Then there Was X from DMX and Time is Money by Styles P made the list. There were a couple others, but as you see this was another good week. On Tuesday, we saw another epic Verzuz matchup featuring Fat Joe and Ja Rule. Fat Joe’s Jealous One’s Still Envy made the…
5 Ways to Plan A Rocking Event Like the 2021 Michigan Music Festival
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn’t hear the music.” – Friedrich Nietzsche. Michigan is one of the major centers of attraction in the U.S. for creation and performance. This city has a rich music history, which is why thousands of people visit this place every year. Especially during the year-end, as they get to be a part of thrilling Michigan Music Festivals. Because the level of this festival is simply top-notch, getting an opportunity to host your own music event here is just amazing. Therefore, you need to ensure that your event is nothing less than ROCKING. Having said that,…
Cameo Word Up for Throwback Thursday
Welcome to another Thursday as that mean we are closer to the weekend. For many people, this was a short week due to the Labor Day holiday. My playlist started out with 3 personal mixtapes I’ve put together over the years. The new joints from West Side Gunn and Drake also made this week’s list. The R&B side was represented with the debut album from Destiny’s Child leading the way. A Different Me by Keyshia Cole and the follow-up to R. Kelly’s 12 Play got some play. Like always, any of these albums could produce a great featured track. I’m going in another direction for my featured Throwback Thursday joint.…
Million Dollar Spot from E-40 Featuring 2Pac and B-Legit
Welcome to another Thursday as that mean we are closer to the weekend. This should be a special one because many will have a much needed 3-day weekend. Hood Billionaire by Rick Ross, Crime Family from TRU and Checkmate by B.G. were the first played. The Carter 4 from Lil Wayne, about 3 mixtapes, Kane & Abel’s My Brother’s Keepers and HNIC by Prodigy also made the playlist. For my featured Throwback Thursday track, we are going to highlight the Hall of Game joint by E-40. This is probably my favorite project from 40 Water and the track, Rapper’s Ball has already been featured. The album featured his group The…
Outkast ATLiens Released 25 Years Ago Today
Outkast is regarded as one of the best hip hop duos to ever touch the mic. Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik was their debut back in 1994 and it was a classic. The album introduced the Goodie Mob and their first album, Soul Food was also a classic. The hip hop community was waiting to hear some new music from Outkast. Early in the summer of 1996, they released the first single, Elevators for their upcoming album. The album was called ATLiens and it was released 25 years ago today. ATLiens went on to go double platinum and has been called one of the greatest hip hop joints ever. Elevators was the first single…
Aaliyah One in a Million for Throwback Thursday
Welcome to another Thursday as that means we are closer to the weekend. My playlist this week had about 5 personal and regular mixtapes. Southern Smoke 15 and Street Wars 3 were amongst those played this week. Benny the Butcher and the new Nas album were bumped during the week. The new Fat Joe mixtape, What Would Big Do 2021 was downloaded and then it disappeared. It’s All On U Vol. 2 from BG also made it to the playlist. Once again, there are plenty to choose from as far as featured Throwback Thursday track. With the 25th anniversary of Aaliyah’s One in a Million album on Friday, let’s start…
The Shocker From Silkk Turns 25 Today
No Limit Records is one of my favorite record labels of all-time. Death Row Records is my number one, but No Limit is a close second. Silkk the Shocker was one of the bigger artists during their time at the top. 25 years ago today, Silkk released his debut album The Shocker. The Shocker was released at a time when No Limit was starting to make a name for themselves. Back in the spring of 1996, Master P dropped his Ice Cream Man album. The Ice Cream Man album went platinum and No Limit was no longer just a popular southern act. Four months later, Silkk came with his debut…
Let’s Chill by Guy for Throwback Thursday
Welcome to another Thursday as that mean we are closer to the weekend. This was the first week where R&B was played more than hip hop. Ginuwine, Michael Jackson, Monica, Marvin Gaye and the Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack were bumped. On the hip hop side, E-40, Busta Rhymes, Do or Die, Celly Cel and Silkk the Shocker made the playlist. As you can see, there were many to select from to be featured for Throwback Thursday. One album that wasn’t mentioned was The Future by Guy. This album was released all the way in November of 1990. The group Guy was led by the legendary producer Teddy Riley. The album…
A Beginner’s Guide for Music Production Like a Pro
If you are an avid music lover who wants to start a career in the industry, a good beginning assures success. Your first production decides your way ahead because it shows your potential and works as a morale booster. But there is a difference between playing for fun and producing music for a living. You need to think like a seasoned professional even with your first music production experience. Achieving success, the first time goes beyond having the right equipment and knowing the production techniques. You must think like a professional, and the confidence will show in your first piece itself. Thankfully, you can access some helpful advice from successful…
Rick Ross Released Port of Miami 15 Years Ago
Rick Ross is one of the better rappers we’ve seen over the last 20 years. To be honest, Ross has one of the better discographies of any rapper to ever touch the mic. It all started 15 years ago when Rick Ross released his debut album, Port of Miami. The platinum selling Port of Miami first single was a mega-hit when it was released. Hustlin’ was the name and it was one of the biggest hits of the summer of 2006. Hustlin’ went platinum and even had Jay-Z and Jeezy on the remix. Push It was the only other single released off the Port of Miami. Unfortunately, Push It didn’t…
Jay Z Kanye West Watch The Throne Turns 10 Years Old Today
Jay Z and Kanye West have developed a very intriguing history with each other. As we all know, Jay Z gave Kanye his shot on the track, This Can’t Be Life off the Dynasty album. Kanye brought his magic to the Jay Z’s classic Blueprint album the following year. In 2004, Kanye dropped his debut project The College Dropout which is considered a classic. Jay Z dropped his Blueprint 3 album in 2009 and Kanye released My Beautiful Twisted Dark Fantasy in 2010. The following year they put out the Watch the Throne project. The Watch the Throne album was reviewed after its release and there were only 2 songs…
