The video for Kelly Rowland’s new single Kisses Down Low is finally out, I love this song, and I like the vibrant colours in the video, she is so gorgeous! Those weaves though 0_o
Jada Grace is the new 13 year old sensation who has been taken under the wing of Redfoo formerly of LMFAO and is being mentored by Smoky Robinson. The little lady is a triple threat, she can sing, act and dance. She has an amazing voice, but I do not get why she is dressed like an 18 year old in her video. Kids should just remain as kids, adulthood aint fun yo!
This next video was released yesterday by Victoria Kimani, Bamboo and Kimya’s little sister. She is signed to Chocolate City, a Nigerian music label, and I love this song, so catchy. Is it just me or she looks like she had some work done on her face?
There is some controversy over Sean Kingston’s new song Beat It which features Chris Bown who sings the hook which says ‘beat it’, yeah the whole Rihanna beat down fiasco will follow him forever!! The joint is quite cool though.
I am absolutely tired of hearing Nicki Minaj’s songs on the radio, in the clubs urrghhhh. So when I heard she had a new song out, I expected the worst, but I am now pleasantly surprised.
T.I. featuring Pink is the song of the week on Homeboyz, it is such an amazing song! They better make a video for it!
I need to get my hands on T.I.’s new album, because so far I love everything I am hearing.
Have A Wicked Wednesday xoxo 🙂
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OMG i just had to add these 2 videos because they were too awesome not to share.
This one is for one of my special readers, who I need to try these moves with in the club 🙂
and how good does Kendrick Lamar look in a suit and tie!!!
This is Rihanna‘s 7th studio album, and the fourth album she has released in November, seems like it has become a trend for her.
She has released an album every year since she started singing from 2005, except from in 2008. Despite the fact that this lady is controversial you have to give her props for being so hard working, it is no surprise that she is the worlds biggest pop sensation.
I got my hands on the album today, and I loved it so much I was compelled to do a review immediately. Here is my take on Unapologetic.
Fresh off the runway
This song is a bit too noisy for my taste, I do not fancy it much. The song is produced by David Guetta and written by The Dream.
Diamonds
I did not like the video for this song at all, simply because there was nothing new about it. It is done in black and white, she is barely dressed and blowing smoke which we saw in the videos for Take Care and You Da One.
I prefer the bonus Diamond track in the album rather than the original. The base and the beats on the Dave Aude remix makes it my favorite version. The Gregor Salto downtempo remix like the name suggests is more down tempo in comparison to the remix and the original.
This song was written by Sia and produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco.
Numb Ft Eminem
Rihanna has this habit of having very repetitive choruses like we found love, where have you been, and now numb. Maybe that is her winning formula for creating hits, because this song is very catchy.
Pour it up
This is actually my least favorite song in this album, I find it too repetitive and bland. Turns out it was produced by Michael Williams who was also behind Bands to make her dance, one of my favorite jams.
Loveeee Song ft Future
This is that baby making jam! Future does a fantastic job on the hook, we can even forgive him for going the autotune route. The song was also written by him too. It is a typical love song, everybody needs love and affection. I love how him and Rihanna harmonize towards the end.
Jump
This song has a dubstep reggae feel to it, which makes it both unique and a thrill to listen to. Rihanna also samples Ginuwine’s hit My Pony for the chorus, singing it in that sultry way that she has made us accustomed to.
Right Now Ft David Guetta
Rihanna + David Guetta = Certified Banger! That is what you get when you combine Rihanna’s vocals and David Guetta’s beats, a fusion of pure perfection. The hook is catchy, and easy to sing along to (the secret to having a hit song IMO). I think ‘We are young right now’ is a better motto than ‘YOLO’. The song was written by Neyo and Ester Dean.
What Now
The beauty of this woman is that she somehow manages to sound different in some songs, and I love how she sounds in the beginning of each verse of this song. The instrumentals are quite something as well, especially at the chorus. She should shoot this video by the beach, when the tide is high and the waves are hitting rocks during the chorus.
Stay Ft Mikky Ecko
I like the simplicity of this song, Rihanna’s voice with the piano playing in the background. This song exhibit’s the prowess of her voice, and pairing up with Mikky Ecko makes this joint sound simply divine.
The world went insane when it was discovered that Rihanna was back with Chris Brown, even after the domestic abuse she went through with him. This song seems to be their response to everyone, it is none of our business.
Following the success of the birthday cake remix, this duet is even better. No one can deny that they sound good together. I think they sound happy. There truly isn’t another love like theirs.
Rihanna once again samples the vocals of the late Michael Jackson from the song ‘The way you make me feel’ making the song sound even better.
Love without tragedy/ Mother Mary
These two songs seem like a summation of Rihanna’s relationship with Chris Brown, it is like a subtweet in the form of song. They were both written by The Dream
Get it over with
I love how the male vocals in this track blend well with Rihanna’s to create the perfect harmony. I consider this the RnB pick of unapologetic, the acappella creates a beautiful melody, I love it.
No Love Allowed
Rihanna will always stay true to her Barbadian roots, and this song with its reggae vibes is proof. This song is the best anthem for women who are still addicted to those men who are totally wrong for them.
Lost In Paradise
I am really digging this song, it’s upbeat and just makes you want to jump around like a lunatic. Dubstep lovers, this one is definitely for you. It was produced by Stargate and written by Ester Dean.
Half Of Me
I think Rihanna is trying to tell the world that the things we see on the media featured about her are only half of her, there’s a whole lot more to her than we think … apparently.
The song was written by Emelie Sande and Adele.
In a nutshell, I think Unapologetic is an amazing album, and I give it an 8/10. Rihanna keeps redefining herself with each new album not just with her music but her looks too. I like the fact that she is not monotonous, and does not fear change. If you are a Rihanna fan, you will definitely love this album.
Take Care was leaked 9 days before it’s official release date, I wonder what effect that will have on his album sales. This LP is a more mellow and rhythmic production from Drake, not really focusing on Rap. This album has already received a lot of criticism; let us see how the industry will perceive it.
The following is my take on some of the songs on this album:
Crew love
I love the instrumentals on this joint, and the vocals done by The Weeknd are good, kinda sounds like Trey Songs.
Take Care
Rihanna does the hook for the song, and she sounds awesome. These two clearly create magic together when they collaborate. The lyrics for this song are amazing and I like the interlude, sounds like something Timberland would do.
That truth hurts, and those lies heal.
Marvins Room
Everybody who has just gotten out of a relationship can relate to this song. Numerous covers were done, most popularly Jojo’s cover which is the female version of the song. The song was originally not slated for this album, but was included due to it’s tremendous success.
Make me Proud ft. Nicki Minaj
The hook, which is repetitive, just sticks in your head, inadvertently making it catchy in its own right.
I still find it shocking that Nicki can sing, and she does it well.
Lord Knows ft Rick Ross
I love the whole choir thing going on in this track, they really give the song some oomf. Rick Ross and Drake pair up once again to make yet another hit.
The hustles an art, I painted what I could think.
Camera/Good ones go
The only thing I like about this song is the chorus, I do not like Drake’s monotone voice in this song.
The interlude, The good ones go, has some amazing lyrics and we are exposed to Drake’s singing prowess.
Doing it wrong ft Stevie Wonder
This is definitely not the right type of music to listening to if you are in a troubling relationship. Drake belts it all out in this song, talking about how things are not going right. I really wish Stevie Wonder had contributed vocally not just instrumentally. I think he would have added a little something to the song.
The real her ft Lil Wayne and Andre 3000
Lil Wayne and Andre 3000 save this song from being luck luster in my opinion, they sound good and have great lyrics.
HYFR ft Lil Wayne
Finally Drake goes hard on this joint and shows us that although he has gone all soft in this album, he still has something for people who like rap.
Lil Wayne is on the hook which is quite catchy.
Look what you’ve done
‘it’s just words, but they cut deep.’
The lyrics on this song make a good story, but apart from that it doesn’t really appeal to me much.
Practice
I really like this song, and the instrumentals remind me of some old hip hop song, which I do not recall right now.
I haven’t yet heard track number 17 and 18 yet, I am hoping they will be out of the Take Care box if that makes sense.
I am totally loving the new Rihanna. I like the fact she redefines herself whenever she releases her albums, and comes out with a new look and a new feel every time.
Loud reveals a happy go lucky Robin, with fiery red hair, who is high spirited, hopeful, positive and has moved on from the whole Chris Brown saga and onto a happier phase in her life.
Sticks and stones may break my bones but chains and whips excite me.
S&M is an upbeat tune that can become an anthem for all the naughty girls out there 😉 What’s not to love about this song. It has a nice catchy beat, which is kind of reminiscent of SOS. I hope she shoots a video for this jam FTW.
California King Bed has a nice acoustic sound to it, and Rihanna’s vocals sound terrific. If she put some effort, this can be a great track to perform live.
Cheers (drink to that) has a rockish feel to it, and Rihanna has sampled audio from Avril Lavigne I hate how some people pronounce Lavigne like lasagne bleh. I like how she says Jameson, though I do not particularly fancy that drink.
Cheers to the freaking weekend I’ll drink to that.
I love her verses in Love the way you lie part 2 she sounds amazing, I am not a fan of the chorus though, simply because part1 was overplayed. Eminem of course kills it on the rap.
Skin is a raunchy steamy tune which may get you all hot and bothered 😉
I think Complicated is a song every girl can relate to. Sometimes things can get very complicated with some men.
You’re not easy to love.
In Man down Rihanna embraces her carribean roots. The song has an upbeat reggae tempo and I like how her Barbadian accent comes out, she sounds very good.
I love the instrumentals on Fading, very beautiful. The song is catchy and I know it will definitely reach many people who have been hurt by their significant others in one way or another. Personally I’d dedicate it to my ex 🙂
You said you loved me, but they feel like words to me.
I was a bit disappointed by Raining men which features Nicki Minaj. It sounds very bubble gum and commercial, I cannot put my finger on it. I expected much better. I can only imagine the insanity these two will get up to in the video.
We all know how in love I am with Only girl. It has an uber cool dance feel to it, catchy beats that make u bop up and down to. I absolutely love the video, she looks absolutely gorgeous frolicking among the flowers in that very hot backless corsette, I want!!! This should be every girls anthem.
Oh na na na What’s my name is my current obsession. The instrumentals are amazing, I doubt she can pull the song off live. I still think Drakes rap makes no sense except from:
I heard you good with them soft lips, yeah you know word of mouth.
It is a song you just cannot get out of your head, instilling crazy thoughts and impossible expectations, but I still love it nonetheless. Plus she looks so gorgeous in the video, her pretty eyes, funky nail polish and awesome tattoos, can someone say girl crush!!
Loud is one of those album’s which you can listen to through and through and enjoy every track. If I was to award it stars, I would give it 4 and a half.
I am sure you are all very aware of my current obsession with Rihanna. I love her latest songs, the fiery red hair, her tattoos, her nails, her style and her dance moves. I blame her for my current state, by instilling false expectations in my head with her music.
Oh na na na
It’s time to lay the cards out to not only myself, but to the world. This blog is after all known as revealed, which is quite the oxy moron since I speak in code and do not actually reveal much (that’s a post for another day). I AM A COWARD There, I said it!! Even mentioning those words made my heart beat faster. Now let us drill down what exactly it is I am afraid off. So I will just blurt it out now, I have self esteem issues. I am human, I am imperfect and I worry about whether I will find someone who will overlook my imperfections. I am afraid of getting hurt, of being vulnerable, of trusting someone with my whole being and having them betray that trust. I am scared of love, does it really exist?? Would i be able to recognize and acknowledge it?! I thought I was in love once, but that just turned out to be a sham! I am scared because I do not know how far I want to go. I do not want to change who I am because of a man. I would like to believe that I am one of those women who would not change, but let us just be realistic, people change to conform to what they think the person they desire would want them to be. Sadly I give a damn about what people think so I always take that into consideration whenever I meet someone. What will my family and friends think etc.. I also hate and avoid seeming desperate, pride is a very bad thing, but I think it is a great guard though it may make me loose out on some opportunities. Chick about town (who totally rocks, please click the link to check out her blog) told me about this great book called the surrendered single. I haven’t managed to buy a copy yet, but there is a free chapter here, and reading it was very enlightening. According to the book, I try to control so many aspects of my life like who approaches me, how the dates go, who my prospects are, rather than relinquishing that control and surrendering to whatever may happen. Denying that I would like to be in a relationship is apparently me inadvertently trying to control things, and is a depiction of my vulnerability. I try to protect myself with control. This made a lot of sense.
Vulnerability makes us approachable and attractive because it’s a gift to the person we’re with. It’s an unspoken compliment that says, “I trust you to be gentle when I put down my armor. I feel safe with you.”To appear perfect is to keep your defenses up, which means others can’t see and love the real you.
I do not like to appear perfect, but I do like to portray the fact that I am independent, I can do well on my own and that I do not need anyone. Clearly it is a defense mechanism that works against me. Sometimes I feel myself doing it, but I am usually too late to stop myself.
Strength is attractive, but hard-nosed independence sends a “get away” message to those who want to approach you.
I would really like to give this whole surrendering thing a try. Apparently it will enable me to make well informed decisions based on my desires. So everybody knows I am like the anti marriage poster child. The whole getting married at 38 thing has always been a defense mechanism. Do I really want to share the rest of my life with one person?? It’s better if I jump the broom later after I have lived my life and stuff. The lifelong commitment part also scares me. I believe I am capable of being fully committed, I am just not sure some men are. So the book advocates for women to surrender to the desire to be married as it will lead to changes both on the inside and the outside. The thought of surrendering to that desire is terrifying to be honest. But let me give myself time to wrap my head around the idea. This past weekend I sated a certain craving I had on Friday 😉 with someone I have known for very many years. The whole thing was confusing yet exciting at the same time. I have no idea what happens next now that the friend zone line was crossed. I am still trying to figure out what it is that I want. Hopefully this whole surrendering theory will help me out with this whole situation.
guilty, I think I made it rain because I switched bags and left my umbrella home, and I knew as i did it that it would rain today :p Anyway today I am feeling happy go lucky..
This has been my theme song for the week, I have been listening to it daily! I love the video, it’s so cool and hippy.
This Weekend I
am doing the blind date since I canceled last week. Now that people made me paranoid, I am mentioning it here so that if anything happens to me, just know it’s the blind date guy’s fault (o.O)
I am really craving
Patterned Stockings
I wish
my cousins and all other KCSE and KCPE candidates all the best in their exams.
I hope
tomorrow goes well, and that it will not be strange or anything.
Today’s Inspirational Quote Is
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