Pop, Videos | Chris Rene – Young Homie [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on March 21, 2012
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The heartfelt journey of Chris Rene was what initially drew a lot of people’s attention. That, coupled with his unique and flavorful sound. It’s no question he magnetized the hearts of millions through his progression on the X-Factor and although it may seem like he has put an unbearing amount of emphasis on this single, it really does tell a lot about Chris as an artist and a person. For anyone who has followed my posts on the Santa Cruz kid, knows I’ve been sold on him for months. It will be interesting to see what angle he takes with his next single, whether it will be a more acoustic based song, a highly infused hip-hop/pop track, or something completely different.
Sound off in the comments section if you’re feeling this tune and Chris Rene in general, or conversely if you think he’s no more than a one hit wonder.
Purchase on iTunes: Chris Rene – Young Homie
Electro, Girl Fire, Pop | Lauryn Vyce – Fallin
Posted by GMONEY on March 13, 2012
It’s no secret around here that BigLife and I are complete suckers for girl fire, and this latest release from Lauryn Vyce is just what I need to satisfy my daily dose. Fallin has all the trappings of a radio smasher, a catchy hook, an infectious dance vibe, and a beat that oozes progressive house influence.
iTunes Link: Fallin – Single – Lauryn Vyce
Hip-Hop, Pop | Chris Rene – Young Homie [Official Release]
Posted by Grubeats on March 13, 2012
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The name Melanie Amaro still leaves a sour taste in my mouth. If you aren’t up to date on your competitive singing TV series, Melanie Amaro is the most recent winner of Simon Cowell’s show, The X Factor. Beating out my boy Chris Rene and singer Josh Krajcik to win a $5 million recording deal with Sony along with a guest spot in a Pepsi commercial (where Flavor Flav took the cake), Melanie surely has a great voice, but Chris Rene is a new flavor of music.
Shortly after his bronze medal finish on the show, Chris signed his own deal with Epic records under Sony. Now, a few months later, Chris has re-mastered his token track, “Young Homie”, adding a new verse, changing a few lines around, and perfecting his sound. This record was written, produced, and composed by Chris himself and will be the first single off his debut LP, which does not yet have a release date, but I’d presume sometime this summer. Renaliens where you at?
Purchase on iTunes: Chris Rene – Young Homie [Crack Track]
Electro-House, Girl Fire, Pop | Felix Cartal – Black to White (feat. Miss Palmer)
Posted by Spice on March 7, 2012
I wasn’t remotely sure how to categorize Felix Cartal’s feel-good banger last time around, so we’re covering all conceivable bases here and going with electro-house-pop-girl fire. “Black to White” is now out on Dim Mak and is completely worthy of your 99 cents. This track is built for the dance floor and coming soon to a packed bar near you. Peep the hook and you’ll know what I mean.
PURCHASE (iTunes): Felix Cartal – Black to White (feat. Miss Palmer)
Felix Cartal – Black to White (feat. Miss Palmer) by FELIX CARTAL
Pop | Rihanna – Birthday Cake (Remix) ft. Chris Brown
Posted by Grubeats on February 21, 2012
It was inevitable. After circulating rumors that CB and RiRi were back drooling over each other after last week’s Grammy’s, we knew a remix was coming. Yesterday, Rihanna’s birthday, likely shocked fans worldwide when she released the official remix of “Birthday Cake” ft. two verses from her assaulter himself, Chris Brown. In addition, Breezy released a remix to “Turn Up The Music” featuring the world’s most desirable woman, Rihanna. Whether or not these two are sitting in the tree together for a second run is still uncertain and only time will tell.
Hip-Hop, Pop | Paz – One Hundred ft. Tayyib Ali
Posted by Grubeats on February 18, 2012
First time I’ve heard the name ‘Paz’ who appears to be a pop artist from L.A. with a generous buzz. Our boy Tayyib delivered a verse for this new track, “One Hundred” which will be featured on Paz’s upcoming mixtape, Young, Broke, & Famous 2. Tayyib flex’s on the beat with confidence rhyming about keeping it real and steadily bringing in the benjamins. Paz holds the hook down with his smooth vocals and mainstream sounding rhymes. I’m surprised I haven’t heard of Paz before, but I think it’s a name we’ll be hearing more and more in the near future.
Pop, Videos | Chris Brown x Rihanna, Eric Turner
Posted by Grubeats on February 17, 2012
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If you’ve been reading the tabloids the past few days you may have seen the rumors floating around that Chris Brown and Rihanna have/will reunite. RiRi celebrated her 24th birthday with a celeb packed private party at her Hollywood mansion over the weekend and after some complications getting legal permission to enter, Breezy made his way in to share a slice of Rihanna’s cake. In addition, Missing Info has confirmed Chris Brown has recorded both a rap verse and a singing verse for the official remix to Rihanna’s single “Birthday Cake” off Talk That Talk. The song is only 1:18 minutes long right now and almost seems like Rihanna has had this planned for longer than we think. Monday, Rihanna’s birthday, has potential to ignite a storm of criticism towards Rihanna from the same people who despise CB after he beat Rihanna back in ’09. At the end of the day, all personal BS aside, if this remix really does happen, it’s going to be a crazy song.
Had to share that, now for the video. I knew this track was going to be a major hit right when it dropped. I can’t say Breezy’s Grammy performance gave this track justice (vocally), but his acrobatic footwork was in full effect. This video has a similar plot to “Yeah x3” where CB blocked off the street and ensued an electric dance festival.
Purchase on iTunes: Chris Brown – Turn Up The Music
Below is another track I’ve had in my library for several weeks now. I overlooked it because I only had a radio rip, but I grabbed the CDQ yesterday, found the video, and had to share it. Eric Turner, a pop singer/songwriter native to Boston linked up with Lupe and UK spitter Tinie Tempah for a catchy new radio jam.
Purchase on iTunes: Eric Turner – Angels & Stars ft. Lupe Fiasco & Tinie Tempah
Video after the break!