From his work as musical director for artists such as Maroon 5, Eminem, Jay-Z, Janet Jackson, Drake, Mary J. Blige and Kanye West, and many others, Adam Blackstone is truly a musical force to be reckoned with and what’s just as amazing as the list of acts he’s worked with is the fact that Adam has done what would seem like several lifetimes of playing and producing at age 30. (more…)
Yeah, we know it’s “Valentine’s Day” but who said we gotta pay Cupid some damn tribute!!!! If you’re one of those lovesick puppies and hopeless romantics looking for your fix on V-Day, we got your fix but it sure as hell ain’t what you think!!! On this day of love, we wanted to send Cupid a special mixtape! A list of songs that really express our deep passion in the subject of amour. So if love has kicked you in the ass, made a complete fool of you, had you crying like Lenny Williams and broadcasted your shame all over Facebook and Twitter, then welcome my friends to our official “F!ck, Cupid,!!” mixtape!! A Valentine’s mix that is sure to have you burning down someone’s car and lighting a cigarette afterward!!!
And Cupid, in case you missed our sentiments, let us say it again……….”F**K YOU!!!” (in my Cee-Lo voice) (more…)
Great new series from Dan Charnas the author of The Big Payback:The History Of The Business Of Hip-Hop
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In the latest episode Bloomberg’s new series, Game Changers, the focus is one Mr. Shawn Corey Carter, aka Jay Z. Love him or hate him, it’s a pretty amazing story and you’ve got to respect the entrepreneurial vison… and execution.
“….. he is opportunistic, but from the very beginning he’s been very strategic as well”
– Josh Tyrangiel, Editor of Bloomberg Businessweek
Props to Rap Radar.
B.U.R.N.S. from KENNY BURNS on Vimeo.
Great new documentary from Kenny Burns, lifestyle specialist and key influencer who has been responsible for the promotional success of Monica’s “Miss Thang,” Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” and many others… who then stepped out on his own orchestrating the double platinum selling girl group Dream having the highest debut for girl groups at #2 on the billboard charts. Kenny also served as Vice President at Mariah Carey Monarch Music and Roc-A-Fella Records respectively.
The new remix that dropped last night on Hot 97. NSFW, but you can turn it up subliminally.
BamaLoveSoul.Com is happy to present its first remix compilation, The Street Lamp Sessions Vol.1: The Remixes! Some of your favorite tunes were remixed by carefully selected producers to give you a nocturnal emission of the sonic kind.
The producers delivered, transforming tracks by Amel Larrieux, Jill Scott, Jaafar and more into tunes that must be added to your daily playlist. Get comfortable, plug in and be transported to cosmopolitan
martini lounges, Jamaican dancehalls and everywhere in between.
The Street Lamp Sessions Vol.1: The Remixes, we’re proud to say, is your introduction to some of the best producers in Alabama. While you’re listening, make sure you also check out the crew’s website’s latest look at the newly remodeled BamaLoveSoul.Com
A few weeks ago we began our “Grow the Hell Up!” campaign. So over the next few weeks we are going to expand the series to include posts that will speak to how we feel that these goals can be achieved by record labels, artists and fans.
Well, we’re back this week with the commentary on our posted manifesto. We hope that there has been an opportunity to consider what we are proposing and with the addition of commentary the conversation /debate can begin in earnest. (more…)
