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Work Remix

A$AP Rocky, a rapper who created A$AP mob recently featured on a track from one of the members of A$AP mob. A$AP Ferg the creator of the song, put A$AP rocky, trinidad James, Schoolboy Q, and french Montana on the track as well. It was completely a hit. Each part was impressive and even though some of the rappers listed are normally not good at rapping, i was very impressed.

Massive Attack

In class we listened to Massive Attack, a band with a completely unique genre for it's time period. I liked how the album exhibited trip/alternative instrumentals over computer generated rap beats as well as real instruments. The first four tracks on the album were solid and started it off with a bang. I liked the sound of the music and was mesmerized by the way all of the sounds were incorporated. I will definitely download their album.

ACL

In class we discussed the ACL lineup, we talked about some of the good bands that will be playing and we talked about some of those who are questionably a bad choice for the festival. I like Walk on the Moon, Kaskade, Kendrick Lamar, Phoenix, Kings of Leon, Vampire Weekend, Arctic Monkeys, Toro Y Moi, and a lot of others. When we listened to Lionel Richie in class, I almost didn't take him seriously and I didn't understand the purpose of his music video. I also found it quite odd that someone like him would be playing at ACL. Either way ACL should be a good experience and I think I will find a few more new bands.

5 star rap albums

In class we were talkig about memorable rap albums. The XXL magazine released a "best albums" list, all of the albums got a rating of XXL. They included: "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill", "The Blueprint", "Get Rich or Die Tryin", "Be", "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", and G.O.O.D kid M.A.A.D City". All of these albums I agree with. I would also add drakes "Take Care" and ASAP rocky's longlineasap to the list.

Here are the best songs from these two albums

Headband

B.o.B and 2chainz recently performed a good duo. "Headband" their new song features a whistle for the background instrumental. The lyrics are easily heard because the whistle beat makes way for good clarity. It was impressive to see how well they filled the silence and it was well accomplished.

Class reflection

In class we listened to nirvana, the album we heard was an example of classic rock, and all of the songs were recognizable to me. I liked to listen to something other than rap or the alternative I hear everyday. It made me feel good about my music choice since I got some history and got to listen to something from a different generation. The lyrics and the lead vocalist were very impressive and made me want to listen more. I hope we will get to hear even more popular songs by them.

Class Reflection

When the sub on friday said that we would be listening to LCD sound system, i really got excited. I already knew how good of a band they were and how well they performed together. The instruments in the band make a techno feel, as well as a rock feel. I like the sound of the music it can be fast paced or slow and rhythmic. When the songs are good I tend to love LCD sound system. I hope to listen to them a lot more as the year progresses

Memories Back Then

A new song featuring T.I. Kendrick Lamar, and B.o.B, and a girl R&B singer who I've never heard of was recently released. It is called memories back then. The hard bars of T.I. start off the song and then the chorus consists of Kris Stephan's amazing voice. Kendrick finishes off the song with a bang. He rhymes fast and makes his bars catchy. Here's the Song

Nirvana

In class we listened to nirvana, I liked the simplistic style of rock that they presented. It was a relief after some of the acts that came before them. The sound they have is interesting in a way that it has a great rhythm and is not at all annoying or over powerful. The singing in the band is on key and very good. I like to listen to their songs and they have many respectable hits. I like the history that is also involved in them and the many other rock bands they represent.

Travi$ Scott

Relations with G.O.O.D music and a wide fan base from the song "Sin City" on Kanye West's latest album, have made the 20 year old kid, Travi$ Scott famous. An upcoming rapper who has been said to sound like Kanye and Kid Cudi has been making it big. His style is amazing and his upbeat instrumentals he raps over are worth every listen. Travi$ Scott has released a few singles such as "Upper Echelon", and "Quintana". Both have a fast pace to them and in "Upper Echelon" T.I and 2 chainz feature. 

Here they are

Kid Cudi Indicud

Kid Cudi released a new studio album titled "Indicud". I have to admit. I was not very impressed. Only 8 of the tracks are "listenable". Among those eight tracks four of them were released months ago. I feel like Cudi's career is slowly declining. With that I want to take time to review his career.

The best song from his debut album and the best song from his latest album (Indicud)

Class Refelection

In class when we listened to N.W.A I was ecstatic, rap is by far my favorite genre, and I liked the conversation we had about rap being a genre. My opinion lies on the side that says that a genre of music is any sound or melody that can be presented in an art form. N.W.A is legendary and has formed a dynasty over the years. I watched Dr. Dre's music video for "I need a doctor"; a song that recently came out. In the end it has a tribute to Eazy-E. Dr. Dre walks up to his grave and places flowers around it. It was very inspirational to watch because after all of those years dre still takes care of the  N.W.A dynasty. I think this is one reason they will always be incredibly relevant.

Here is the Eazy - E tribute.

J. Cole

J. Cole came out with a single called "Power Trip" a few months ago. I remember listening to the song when it came out, but I didn't like the feature: Miguel, and I didn't like J. Coles verses. A few weeks later I heard a couple good songs by Miguel and I recognized his R&B talent. Then on the radio I heard J. Cole's "Power Trip" for the second time (A rare occurrence). I really found that I liked it. It is catchy in every way and both of their chorus/singing is very impressive.

Simon and Garfunkel

When we listened to Paul Simon again in class on the jazz tape, he was playing with Art Garfunkel. In the video I noticed the amazing lyricist inside of Paul Simon; a characteristic that he always has. The most amazing thing about seeing him play and sing with someone else was the fact that he was able to harmonize better than I have seen anyone in a while. I think that Paul Simons individual characteristics stand out even more when he is with Art and that's why I like their music and Paul's older songs.

Paul Simon

In class when we listened to Paul Simon's album Graceland, I was excited because my parents introduced me to him when I was little. I had always liked his music. Graceland is a good album and I like how it isn't a traditional style of writing. It has different rhymes that don't contain a certain criteria. I like the way Paul Simon has his slow songs on the album too as those have always been my favorite. He is an all around good artist who should be commended for his recognition at the time Graceland was released.

Justin Timberlake

An experience it is, Justin Timberlake recently released his newest studio album "The 20/20 experience". With great songs titled mirrors, pusher love girl, and tunnel vision he comes back with a boom. You would think after taking a 7 year break he wouldn't have anything else to bring to the music industry, but he surprised us all with his single with jay-Z titled "Suit & Tie". The songs all present his singing skill and writing capability. You won't waste any time on this album. Here's some of the singles.

Rock Habits And Styles

In the rock music videos the other day, I found the components and the story of each music video very entertaining. In the videos the style of the clothes was so unique for the time and it definitely caught my attention. When they were performing they were very lively. It made me compare it to present day times and the way that rock stars acted in that time period. Overall the music videos were fun and made me think a lot about what they were trying to say, since that was their only way of conveying the message.

I am not a human being II rating

Lil Wayne-- the same artist of a milli and the carter quadrology, has also released 2 albums by the name of "I am Not a Human Being". The sequel to this album came out the other day as a leak and I downloaded it to check up on the old rapper to see how he is doing. It was probably the worst lil wayne album I have downloaded. The lines were recycled and repeated throughout each song, the features weren't good, and you could tell the energy was not there. I just thought that this review was super necessary because of the new album.

MTV top rap artists

MTV came out with a greatest rappers in the game list recently. I guess the list has to do with popularity at the moment. I agree with some names on the list however some dont deserve a spot. Here is theirs, and below it I did my own 

10. Meek Mill

9. Future

8. A$AP Rocky

7. Kanye West

6. Big Sean

5. Drake

4. Nas

3. Rick Ross

2. 2Chainz

1. Kendrick Lamar 

Meek mill

Rick Ross

Pusha T

J. Cole

Big Sean 

Nas

Kanye west

A$AP rocky

Kendrick Lamar 

Drake

I thought I needed to add J. Cole and Pusha T because of their impact in the game for the last couple years. I edited the order because drake Kendrick and ASAP have done the most work and have been the best lately hands down.