New Music: Big Sean - Celebrity (Ft. Dwele)

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Yo! Im really feelin Big Sean right now. Heres a smooth track with him and Dwele. Like it. Cop it. Comment.

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New Music: T.I. – We Don’t Get Down Like Ya’ll f. B.o.B

Yo! Songs with feel like this i enjoy...dont know why. Cop it. Like it. Comment.

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Bluetube: Mayer Hawthorne, Bilal and Asher Roth join the likes of LRG

LRG Fall 2011 from LRG on Vimeo.

Yo Check out some people whose music i like wearing some clothes i like. Maybe the final season of BVR Realworld (check your Hamilton College listings) will have a vibe like this hahaha. im working on it...

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Bluetube: Jay Z and Bing market DECODED

Yo! This is interesting as hell and shows how much clout Jay Z has...

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HOT OR NOT: Dawn Richard

I enjoy Dawn and the concept of hearing the side of this crazy future dentist, however, I feel as though something is missing. She only gave us one verse when we deserved an ACTUAL song. I know damn well Diddy taught her better than that. I hope she finishes and gives us a video. Sidebar: I really don't see her

He said I could be the girl he never had (hear his phone ringing)

Heard him tell his girl he would call her right back (guess he being honest)

Artemis J

New Video: Theophilus London

The simple fact this video is so similar to the "Jam" video adds to his greatness. Show me someone out with his swag!!! Aight den. "Last Name London" is off of his debut album Timez Are Weird These Days which drops the July 19th. Just in case you have know idea what "Jam"video I'm talking about...

Don't stop now, keep testing me

And you can talk yo shit but have a check for me

Artemis J

New Video: Jennifer Hudson

J. Huddy gets MAD points for casting Wee-Bey from The Wire as her love interest, her gender playing wardrobe, and her flat. Say what you will about her weight loss but you must admit her voice is still remarkable.

And if you dare, don't dare,
Send me straight to voice mail,
Baby I'm just gonna text you,
Hope it ain't no issue, I just gotta let you
Know no one to love you like I'm gonna love you!

Artemis J

Hot or NOT: Far East Movement

This is off of their Free Wired album and though the song is a banger the video left much to be desired. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. What's yours?

Eatin real good take your bottles out to lunch
Sleepin real good take your vodka out to brunch

Artemis J

Asa "Why Can't We" (Video)

Asa is back with the video to "Why Can't We" off of her sophomoric album Beautiful Imperfection which drops in the States this September. I lover her 50s style and sound. And it features a multicultural Soul Train line too?! How how I long for that UK swag. S/o to my love at parlezmusique.blogspot.com for putting me on.

You worry much about things you don't understand
But don't give up, if it doesn't go with the plan

-Artemis J

Bluetube: Big Sean - Finally Famous

Def Jam Uprising | Big Sean (Summer Jam 11') from By Any Means T.V. on Vimeo.

Yo. Big Sean. I Do It.

[Get Connected]

The Connect

Yo! Its been a while. Im sick so lets not shake hands. just take the goods and go. This is some black hipster ish. get it while its hot...

The Weeknd - House of Balloons

Frank Ocean - Nostalgia, Ultra

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Frank Ocean "Novocain" (Video)

Now I'm somthin' like the chemist on campus

But there's no drug around, quite like what I found in you

Not my favorite track off of his Nostalgia, Ultra EP but it's definitely not the worse. The video is just depressing as all hell but hey, so is the song. Here's one of my favorites.

And it's all good and it's all free

And it's all you and it's only me

Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Kris Mars

There's just something about Kris Mars that makes his music so enticing. I don't know if it's his throwback swag or that it's impossible to typecast his sound as being just just hip hop. Check out his Lonely Stranger and The Traveler EPs if you need more of a fix from this L.A. artist. Here's the video to "The World" which is on some of that Charmed shit. Not complaining...

Or just watch me take over the world like Hova

And I ain't never mixed coke with backing soda

But God damn I'm that dope

I can't think, I can't breathe

I wanna go but I can't leave

Artemis J

Around The Way: London

Bluey Robinson might be from London but he definitely has an American funk feel to him. Check out his debut track "Showgirl" and peep the acoustic version (he scats *fans self*). Sidebar: I love how he has all these white partygoers going down a Soul Train line. Not only does it make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, it's proof that music really does bring people together.

Showgirl, don't know it but you make me wanna scream your name

Artemis J

Around The Way: Toronto

Let me make this clear: THE WEEKND IS THE BEST MUSICAL ARTIST TO COME OUT OF CANADA SINCE CELINE DION. FACT.

House of Balloons is simply...beautiful and is the first in a trilogy. Thursday and Echoes of Silence will be released sometime this summer and in the fall respectively. Long story short, dude is OWNING 2011 and I'm completely fine with that.

His music is dedicated to those that have loved, lusted, lost, and live. I have knighted him the male counterpart of Sade. Done. Here's a taste...

So don't you fall in love

Don't make me make you fall in love

I always want you when I'm (coming down)

He's what you want. I'm what you need.

You don't know what's in store

But you know what you're here for

Artemis J

New Music: J. Cole

Rumor has it "Cheer Up" will be on his upcoming album. It feels real "The Show Goes On". Not complaining, just stating coincidences.

It's cuz your mind don't match what your ass got

But cheer up you gotta be your own mascot

You see you looking for a man like you need somebody

Get yo ass off of Twitter and you could be somebody

Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Wynter Gordon

The coldest Wynter hails from Queens and honestly the dance floor is not ready. Her EP With The Music I Die drops June 28th (late birthday present anyone?). She definitely owns my pre-gaming playlist. Just in case you were wondering this is not the first time you've heard her voice. She's featured in Flo Rida's "Sugar". I am so glad she's able to finally do her, HER way.

Let's get loud as we celebrate life
Til death do we party, with the music I die

Don't want no other baby, I got you covered

Our love is growing, Still getting younger

Artemis J

HOT OR NOT: LIL MAMA

I refuse to give up on you Lil' Mama. I love the concept up bridging the two coasts, the beat is SICK, and it really fits her style...BUT the fact that she looks like Nicki Minaj's stunt double might make it difficult for this to really get the buzz it deserves. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. What's yours?

With a west coast slang when the West Coast came out

I am a menace and I am Cained out

-Artemis J