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Jagged Edge – The Remedy (2011) It’s been four years since the release of the last Jagged Edge album, Baby Makin’ Project, and there was little about the album that was traditional J.E.; though the production was more consistent than their self-titled 2006 project, the quality was severely lacking as the group struggled to juggle their … Continue reading
Today’s Sonic Selection comes from critically-acclaimed electro-pop group, Passion Pit (@passionpit). Passion Pit – “The Reeling” The fourth single from their 2009 release Manners, “The Reeling” is a throwback to the decadent dance scene of the ’70s and ’80s, complete with layered synthesizers and random sound effects. The high-pitched vocals and vague lyrics mirror … Continue reading
Today’s Sonic Selection comes from multi-talented, award-winning singer/songwriter/producer/insert-your-job-here extraordinaire, Ryan Leslie (@ryanleslie)! Ryan Leslie – Something That I Like The rich instrumentation and liberal use of the harp are some of the first things to catch your ear on the track. Rarely do producers get away with experimentation on a mainstream release, but Ryan Leslie … Continue reading
Today’s Sonic Selection comes from Washington, D.C. native Wale (@Wale) with an assist from contemporary-R&B heavyweight Lloyd (@Lloyd_YG) and their take on a classic new-jack swing track. Wale ft. Lloyd – “Let’s Chill” If you remember ’80s R&B group Guy and their single “Let’s Chill,” this track should sound familiar, as the production samples and … Continue reading
Introducing a new feature to the blog, SONIC SELECTION is a showcase for my musical picks of the day, ranging across all genres and all decades. Depending on what I stumble upon, there could be one selection or several for any given day. Today’s Sonic Selection is from Grammy-nominated musician/songwriter Novel (@IAmNovel) and his take … Continue reading
When news broke that estranged Detroit wordsmiths Royce Da 5’9″ and Eminem settled their differences, speculation ran wild as to the future of two of the best lyricists in hip-hop. Could a Bad Meets Evil reunion truly happen, even with all of the bad blood between former best friends? Could we get the absolute best of … Continue reading
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