Rockin Robyn

Gotta admit I've had Rihanna's album Loud for a while now but I just got put on to "Where Have You Been" about a month or so ago. And in anticipation of her release of the video she released a behind the scenes video on YouTube. Now I'm sure this is also doubling as some sort of product placement for the Reebok on her feet. (could they be any more obvious with those shots?) I'm really curious to see how this video turns turns because when I think choreography in a video Rihanna is not who comes to mind. But this looks like she's really trying to come correct.

What do you think?

New Music: Kimbra

 

"Settle Down"

Kimbra

"Cameo Lover"

Kimbra

I can't stop playing her songs.  I saw her for the first time on MTV Hits one morning before work and haven't stopped listening since.

Stuck on Repeat

This song and Rihanna's "Birthday Cake (remix)" have been on repeat in my car as of late.  Finally got the visuals for this now just to wait on the "Cake" video because I'm sure that's coming since Rihanna loves her some controversy.

It's be nice if I mentioned the artist and song title right?

  "Another Lovr" from Teedra Moses & (boo in my head) Wale.

New Music: Lana Del Rey

Check out her first single, "Video Games"

I really don't know too much about her but I happened to catch this video on MTV Hits and was MESMERIZED... like glued to YouTube trying to get my hands on any and everything she has released. 

Sometimes there's nothing like a good slow song to relax to and this is right up my alley musically (then again with my taste in music being all over the place why wouldn't it be?)

Can't wait to hear more.  

Rihanna- We Found Love

Rihanna on WhoSay

The first single from her upcoming album, Talk that Talk, I couldn't get into this song the first few times I heard it and I'm a die haird for anything RiRi.  But hearing it in a bar a while back helped me sorta, kinda tolerate it.  But this video... made me a believer.

It's intense.  While I'm sure everyone is gonna be talking bout the obvious CB lookalike. The message of addiction and abuse is what grabbed me.  Sometimes it's too easy to become dependent knowing that he/she/it doesn't contribute to anything positive in your life.  I didn't see this video coming to be honest but I couldn't be happier that it wasn't the typical dancing in the club, strobe lights pulsing to the beat.

Go ahead Rihanna, #talkthattalk

What do you think of the video?

Elle Varner- "Only Wanna Give It to You"

LOVE!

the song.

the wardrobe.

the hair.

If you don't know, well you should...

"Swim Good" Frank Ocean

frank ocean [swim good] from christopher francis ocean on Vimeo.

Frank Ocean- Novacane

Simply becuase I'm addicted to his mixtape and a video FINALLY came out.  Enjoy, Frank Ocean.

 

 

frank ocean [novacane] from christopher francis ocean on Vimeo.

Lupe Fiasco- Words I Never Said

Lupe Fiasco - Music - More Music Videos

 

Ever come across something that really makes you STOP, LOOK and LISTEN.

 

Lupe Fiasco "L.A.S.E.R.S Manifesto" from KayCee X 1st & 15th on Vimeo.

Given everything going on in the world right now, this couldn't have come out at a better time.

Thoughts? Opinions?

J*Davey- Raincheck

I am in love with this mixtape.

That is all.

Marsha Ambrosius- Far Away

This video broke my heart. Seriously. Typically I get ready for work by watching some VH1 Soul. Now I had this song on my iPod but the video... I had to stop everything I was doing because it caught my attention. I blame it on hormones but I definitely shed a couple tears afterward. It's such a shame that people can't be who they truly are without being attacked and abused by people who don't necessarily agree with their lifestyle choices. Now I say this within reason, people could argue that being attracted to children is a lifestyle choice and to that I say "Fuck you." but when it comes to issues like interracial dating or homosexuality, I believe that you can't help who you love and as long as your don't harm anyone I'm all for it. That was my mini-rant... I could talk about it for a while and trust I have (my mother is against the both of them and apparently interracial adoption but I'm starting to learn more and more about my mom that I don't quite co-sign with)

What do you think?

Sidenote: I had to mention her gorgeous she looks in the video.  I love these big thick curls, I'm thinking a roller or a barrel curling iron got the job done, whether it's all hers or not.

Martin Luther- Daily Bread

I woke up to this on VH1 Soul this morning.  One of my favorite songs.  It's pretty old but I love it and decided to share it... maybe turn you on to something else besides the repetitive radio songs.

 

Happy Sunday!

Adele- Rolling In The Deep

Love!

Her voice; amazing!

If you haven't heard her first album 19, you really should give it a listen.

Common- Come Close

I saw this video on VH1 Soul and it made my day.

It's beautiful as is Common (mmmm...)

This hands down is my favorite Common song.

Plus... gorgeous natural hair alert!!

Rihanna- Only Girl in the World

 

I still can't get with the red hair but I gotta admit she looks flawless in this video. Plus I just can't stop singing this song. Enjoy!

JoJo- In The Dark

I loved her when she first came out and now she's all grown up.

This is the first single from her newly released free mixtape "Can't Take That Away From Me"

From what I've heard I'm excited for her new music.

Bruno Mars- The Other Side

Bruno Mars is easily becoming one of my favorite new artists.

The Roots- How I Got Over

I may be headed out to Brooklyn today to see the Roots, so I figured...

Corinne Bailey Rae- Closer

Love her music & her hair, it's especially nice to see it pulled away from her face with that veil. So pretty!

The Roots- Dear God 2.0

I love The Roots! Just thought this would be a nice break from all the nonsense that gets played nowadays