Music | What I've Been Listening To

Greetings old and new readers! I've been quite a lazy bum this week so I haven't really pulled my finger out and done anything. I just relaxed, read some books, watched a couple movies and of course, listened to a lot of music. The weather really influenced what I lent my ear to since the sun decided to show it's face and shine it's rays in London these past couple of days! So expect this post to be filled with upbeat tunes you can vibe to; some classic, some new. This coming Thursday sees me attend Nas and Damian Marley's concert at Wembley supported by my special lady, Erykah Badu! I'm super excited - should be doper than soap on a rope. Also, I'll be posting my interview with Shane Eli who I met a couple weeks back so keep your eyes peeled. Here's hoping your week is fun and exciting as mine! *sloppy kiss*

Love.

Pusha T - Fear of God

Whether or not you're a fan of twin coke rappers the Clipse, Fear of God is a mixtape I recommend to any and everyone. One half of the acclaimed Virginia rap duo and G.O.O.D Music signee, Pusha T's debut mixtape is an all round crowd pleaser with freestyles galore. The fact that Pusha credits his brother Malice as being the more insightful rapper of the two is a commendable stab at humility - he shows his ability to produce solid 16s and hold his own among other rappers (Rick Ross, Ab Liva and 50 Cent feature). Underrated or not, Pusha will only get better and I have no doubt that his debut album will be testimony to that. 

Cook It Down

Can I Live

Alone In Vegas

Sting and The Police - The Very Best of Sting and The Police

If you do not know who Sting and The Police are, click 'x' right now... You disgust me. One of the most innovative bands to emerge out of Britain during the late 70's and 80's The Police and front-man Sting are truly accomplished musicians. I must have been in primary school when I first started listening to these guys and I've been a fan ever since. Their reggae, jazz and punk infused style of rock is what I love about them, it's a fresh take on the usual ebullience and razzmatazz (shout out to Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon) of the rock and roll scene. In short, I definitely fuck with The Police.

Englishman In New York

Seven Days

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

Me'shell Ndegeocello - Bitter

She probably has one of the most difficult names to spell but her music is beautiful. Singer and multi-instrumentalist Meshell Ndegeocello released Bitter in 1999 and each song on the 12 track album is raw and as captivating as the first. Meshell's cushiony vocals lay perfectly alongside the array of instruments used - each guitar strum, cymbal crash and piano note is masterfully recorded resulting in a mellifluous and timeless record. I love it.

Faithful
Bitter
Fool of Me