KING: The Greatest

This song makes you feel great.  I’m serious.  The words and the production just inspire each other.  The vibe remains soulful but powerful enough to make you want to play the song at the most random of times.  In my case, King “The Greatest”  makes me feel like I am that dude at the beginning of a long day.

"Get in line, for the greatest, great to grace this side of time
I'm taking home the gold"

These ladies got soul…voices that match an energy that helps you let go.  Free-fall.  Be it love, life, your journey, it's your call.  Just know that King helped you take it there. 

BTW – this video is amazing!

"Though my heart, it beats like crazy
My heart is spinning and we both know
There's just one way to go
And someone's gotta fall"

Official music video for "The Greatest" by KING. Debut album "We Are KING" available worldwide. http://www.weareking.com Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/KINGBandcamp iTunes: http://bit.ly/weareKINGalbum Follow KING: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/weareKING Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/weareKING Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/weareKING Tumblr: http://weareking.tumblr.com The Greatest A. Strother/P. Strother/A. Bias Video by Flikli.com Lyrics: Who wants a run with the number one?

Michael Jackson: Workin' Day And Night

Hi.  In honor of last week I thought I'd play the song that came on my Ipod right when I was stressed that I didn't post any music.  Besides the serendipitous timing, it's the truth with how much I've been working but...aren't we all?  Exactly.  Enjoy a little King of Pop.  Expect some more "Off the Wall" and even some "Invincible" soon.

"You Got Me Workin' Day And Night
And I'll Be Workin'
From Sun Up To Midnight"

That bass-line though!

Logic: Fade Away

This song gets me...get it?  I feel like the beat, the verse, the energy came looking for me.   God bless the second love of my life I call IPOD classic -classic for short:-)-

That burst of inspiration, creative second wind or life's daily reminder comes in different ways, shapes and forms...this song just happened to be mine.  But I digress...

"I know, I'mma get it like this, living that life while they all reminisce"

So Logic can spit...really well.  Bars? Check.  Flow? Check?  Stays on topic? Big Check.  The latter is, in my opinion, uncommon in today's class of MC's that may go for an easy punch line because driving a point home isn't as easy as some expected going into a verse or two.

"So I might just, might just, I don't know

Reinvention, that's my intention

Want so much more than this third-dimension

That's not to mention my true ascension is a bigger picture

No metaphor, I’m being real with ya"

Productions consistently tight and his flow keeps getting better with time.  Still, I won't lie I'm partial to his "Under Pressure" album.  Check him out and if you know his work...show him a lil love today.

"Fade away, fade away

They gon' know my name until it fade away"

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group International Fade Away · Logic The Incredible True Story ℗ 2015 Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Released on: 2015-11-13 Author, Composer: Sir Robert Bryson Hall II Composer, Author: Gene Puerling Auto-generated by YouTube.

Eric Bellinger: You can have the H**s

“You so stupid, you can have the hoes”

My brother put me on to Eric Bellinger.  Shout out to CJ but as of late, it’s been me putting him on to fiyah.  I’m glad he did though. If Eric Bellinger needed a campaign manager to run for politics I’d get in line.  Why?  Because he gets it.  There is nothing corny about relationships, love, or feeling ONE WOMAN.  It’s like Marvel comics destroying Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s relationship for years only to realize people like GROWTH.  Sorry for the minute of getting into nerd mode but this smoke and mirrors era of staying a bachelor is for the birds.   Now, I love a lot of music out right now so it’s not hate.  I’m just asking for variety. 

Okay back to Eric Bellinger.  Dope beats, amazing song writer (he wrote Fine China.  Go back and listen to Fine China.  Like…LISTEN.  Nuff said) If you’re in a relationship, his songs reinforce your feelings (not that you need it).  If you’re not…he makes you want one.  Take it from me.  What he’s saying is true #lovemademedoit.

“When we at the crib she put on a show

So home is where I wanna be, yeah

It's like you a custom your body was tailored for me

Tell me how I'm gon' say I'm the king if I ain't got no queen

Gotta fall in love”

*Shout out to DJ Mustard on this beat -Salute

Provided to YouTube by YouTube CSV2DDEX You Can Have The Hoes (Feat. Boosie Badazz) · Eric Bellinger Cuffing Season ℗ 2015 Your Favorite Song Exclusively Distributed by 300 Entertainment Released on: 2015-07-17 Auto-generated by YouTube.

San Cisco: Awkward

Da da da da da da da da da...

This song is a few years old but relevant.  Timeless.  On point.  The song is only matched by the video.  It’s funny and we all know someone who does this or had this done to them.  San Cisco is a really good band and I hope ya’ll check them out.  But first….awkward

“I left a message last night

You haven't called back I've been calling you for days

I have my keys at the gate

My mind is made up to make a quick escape”

US - Order the "Awkward EP" now: http://smarturl.it/SanCiscoEP?iqid=va UK - Order here: http://smarturl.it/sanciscosc?iqid=va http://sancisco.com http://facebook.com/sanciscomusic http://twitter.com/sanciscomusic (Directed by Andrew Nowrojee) Music video by San Cisco performing Awkward. RCA Records

Erykah Badu: Tyrone

Every so often a track comes along that’s so good it transcends the song.  Don't believe me?  Tyrone is that song.  Now, I never dated a female version of “Tyrone”.  Truthfully, I feel kinda bad cause Tyrone isn’t the bad guy! He’s actually the good friend that is picking up the deadbeat! But I digress…Erykah made a song perfect for when you need to "purge".

I ain't no cheap thrill
Cause Miss Badu is always comin' for real
And you know the deal
Every-time we go somewhere
I gotta reach down in my purse
To pay your way and your homeboys way
And sometimes your cousin's way
They don't never have to pay
Don't have no cars
Hang around in bars

I know what you’re thinking… the lyrics are cool but I don’t see what you’re saying.  That’s the thing…it’s the FEEL.  The sound, the pace and the WAY Erykah Badu sings the song…the hook in particular makes you just want to put the song on repeat when you need some house cleaning in your life (metaphorically speaking).  A friend, your job, family or a significant other in this case…the energy remains the same.  Purge.  Getting whatever it is out of your system to move on.  Happy belated Ms. Badu.  One of the first songs I heard live before the recorded version and still prefer it as the original article.  Enjoy ya’ll…and if you are gonna purge…

“You need to call Tyrone
(Call Him)

But ya can’t use my phone”

*Special shout out to Nerissa for sharing her mood! I'm with you sister!

King Los: Confidence

“I see the eyes of the peephole

Cries from a deep soul

Overcome the lies of the evil

I realize that your real eyes done came in contact with real lies

Like contacts over real eyes is a real lie

Realize where the real lie”

…King Los.  Every song I hear from this brother brings me as much pain as joy.  Joy because he’s one of the best rappers alive.  Pain because being the best is no...longer...good enough?  Hashtag oxymoron

He’s versatile, so don’t go listening to his music expecting to hear one thing.  However, his last album “God, Money, War” was…IS…a five mic album to me. 

I’ve been listening to this song a lot lately.  Every now and then you need a reminder to believe in yourself.  As I gear up for an important juncture in my life…this song has been a blessing if you need something to help you get over.  I hope it has the same impact for you as it does for me.  

“We don't need too much of one thing what we need is balance

And we don't want nothing they handing out, we need a challenge”

Buy King Los's New Album "God,Money,War" ‪#‎GodMoneyWar‬ Now On Itunes: http://smarturl.it/GodMoneyWar King Los - Confidence (feat. Chrishan The Prince)