Things That Make You Go Hmmm: Legit "Nigger in a Northface" vid

Hailing from Chicago, 19 year old Legit makes music that, no pun intended, is legit. "Nigger in a Northface" is a critical analysis of interracial (Black man/white woman because context matters) romances in the 21st century. Low key spoiler alert: I gave an eye roll at the ending ( if you know me then you'll understand why). Young Wonder definitely did his thing with the visuals because it felt more like a short film than a music video. Legit's Coloring Outside the Lines mixtape is out now!!!

And I hate being with your friends because if you bring 'em

I get stared at like an exhibit at a museum

-Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Tia London

I love stumbling upon Femcees. No, it literally makes my day. And when one has a track dedicated to women who aren't basic, that makes her BVR worthy. Tia London of Traxter Inc has an amazing LP, Love Junkie, out right now so go and get it! But until you get it, here's a little taste (forgive her for the minimal auto-tuning...)

Yeah he dig my style but he really love my intellect

Nothing like them chicks he run across the internet

-Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Nitty Scott

Nitty Scott is as retro as they come so you know I'm a fan. It's been a LONG time since I came across a Femcee that I could co-sign to. I'm definitely putting my John Hancock next to this one. "Auntie Maria's Crib" is off of her next project Doobies x Popsicle Sticks dropping soon.



I'm trying to stimulate my mental
Rap so bad we just bump the instrumental
Copy cats can't copy rap so they trace it
My pen game like a blunt you should face it

- Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Levar Allen

So our neighbors to the North have once again thrown a hot young talent our way. I have no idea how I stumbled across Levar Allen on YouTube but I'm definitely glad I did. Saying he does a great job at covering some of pop's greatest hits is an understatement. He literally makes the tracks his own and in some instances, as shown below, proves to make a joint better than the original. Follow, subscribe, support!







Here's an original. This is TOO cleaver for such a boring ass game.



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- Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Bridget Kelly

We all know Bridget Kelly must be talented if she's signed to Roc Nation however, this song did absolutely nothing for me. I would've preferred to read it as a poem since lyrically it's hot. Regardless of that, she KILLS it on this acoustic cover. Can you tell that Frank Ocean wrote this? Makes so much sense now.

It won't ever get old, not in my soul, not in my spirit keep it alive

We'll go down this road till it turns from color to black and white

-Artemis J

Around The Way: London

It's a treat to come across a hip hop track that makes you feel good both mentally and phyicallly. Definitely adding this to my cardio playlist. I see you Chrome.

Nobody wants to go the long way

I do it twice and do it my way

-Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Cori B

It seems as though Willow Smith isn't the only one playing for Team MyDaddyCanRapAndICanSing. Snoop's daughter Cori B is picking up the mic and isn't that bad. The way I see it, Willow can have Disney and Cori can have Nickelodeon and I can still be worth less than them. Everyone wins!

Pay attention, I can show you

How to do things my way

- Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: DJ Chose

First off, I LOVE the visuals. On some corny sentimental ish it makes my heart smile to see artists rep their city, especially when they first start out. Lyrically and visually this track is too intimate to pass over. Subscribe, support, follow.

Pioneers, inventors be the niggas we replacin'

If they don't let me in my spot then baby trust me I'mma take it

http://twitter.com/#!/DJCHOSE

-Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Young Rocky

I don't know why I see myself running around Stop & Shop behaving all reckless with this track in my ear. Young Rocky may promote his youthfulness but his flow is definitely mature. Not to mention his ad libs are too funny. "Don't ask about me, just ask me." Subscribe, support, and follow.

I'm counting all this money but I rather count my blessings

It's funny how the small shit leaves a nigga stressing

http://www.youtube.com/youngrockyy

http://twitter.com/#!/YoungRocky22

-Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Starboy Nathan

Black Brits *grabs MLK fan* oh Black Jesus. Truth be told, I really wasn't checking for Starboy but once I stumbled on his acoustic video? SWOON. These are definitely the cool kids I would pregame with. "Hangover" is off of his upcoming sophomore album 3D- Determination, Dedication, Desire.

V.I.P. living like a rockstar

Now she's gripping on me like handle bars

- Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Ella Varner

Ella Varner is bringing back that good good R&B. J. Cole isn't that bad on the chorus either. Just a cute song to blast in homeroom for that special one in your life.

But you're so classic that I want you more than my Adidas

All the Bs are getting at you because your honey is sweeter

-Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Kris Kasanova

There's so much passion when he spits that I swear I got chills. These visuals are poetic. Here's a taste of his next project, War Paint.

Kris Kasanova - War Paint (Directed. by Ibe) from Homeskool on Vimeo.

X marks the spot, by any means necessary

I'mma be legendary

They told me my future would have nothing but commissary

I'm making history, mention me every February

-Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Overdoz

This is the funniest vid I've seen in a LONG time and the song is quite relatable. The fellas of Overdoz (Tube, Cream, Sleezy, and Kent) hail from Inglewood and have proved to be talented enough to blend hip hop with humor. *Golf Clap*. I personally love the nod to silent film comedies and the assortment of costumes. "Pasadena" is off of Live For, Die For which is out right now.

Had a Disney girl, a big thick red bone

She left me so cold in the D, she dead wrong

-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

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

Let Me Put You On: Donnis

This is one of the few XXL Freshmen that actual deserve the tittle. My boi goes in lyrically and I can't lie, I just think it's really adorable. Now didn't I tell you Dev would own the summer? Hmmmm? Spring ain't even here and she is already adding to her resume. Definitely something to ride to with the windows down.



You got an ex boyfriend because he just got ditched
And he had to let it burn like a compact disk

Artemis J

Let Me Put You On: Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly is a perfect example of why I must peep the music of new artists with a buzz. Hailing from the forsaken, Lebron-abandoned streets of Cleveland, Machine Gun Kelly delivers a poignant verbal assault to a listeners ears while maintaining the delivery of someone you can understand line for line. He sounds like a refreshed, witty, menacing Twista. After getting some press in XXL magazine, he's now got the visuals for his track "Get Laced." Seriously, enjoy.

ATM

Let Me Put You On: Theophilus London

Tonight brought the much need return of the Trifecta (My Parker Brother & H.R. Paperstacks). While we sat in a Wal*Mart parking lot for a grand total of 7 hrs (yeah that's how we roll), this song stayed on repeat. Theophilus London hails from Brooklyn and has a real smooth flow which goes lovely with his care free beats. "Flying Overseas" is off of his Lovers Holiday LP and is personally becoming a favorite of mine. I think the reason I'm borderline obsessed with him is because of his swag: it's so comfortable. He really is in touch with who is as an artist and refuses to compromise. Not to mention he is OD an 80s baby. I can definitely relate. Oh and that lovely woman singing is none other than Solange. Ain't it good to hear from her again?

When I'm overseas your love just come over me
Attacking me viciously in a sweet way that's loving to me
Gifts and diamond rings, a car, that's nothing to me
You send a picture, a mail package, that's something to me

Artemis J