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Articles Written By ytravillian
Hailing from the Bay Area Yvette Travillian descended upon the Nation’s Cap by way of Howard University and as marketing major quickly discovered that the only business that would hold her interest was that of music and entertainment. Oh and she likes fashion too. That hat in the above pic is Hermès and she would wear it everyday if she could.
Video: Darien Brockington – Rain
For all of you R&B heads out there fretting over the lack of quality artists currently circulating the interwebs – fret no more. Darien Brockington just released his latest video for his single “Rain” and it certainly helped restore my confidence in the genre, which as of lately seems to be overshadowed by its counterpart, electro-soul. [...]
New Music: Belleruche – Mirror in the Bathroom
Belleruche – Mirror in the Bathroom [Audio clip: view full post to listen] London trio Belleruche officially released their ultra-hot single “Clockwatching” last week, and fans who copped the 7″ were treated to an awesome gift on the flip side: A remake of the 1970′s ska hit “Mirror in the Bathroom” which was originally recorded [...]
In Case You Missed It: Jill Scott – Spring Summer Feeling (Ron Trent Mix)
Jill Scott – Spring Summer Feeling (Ron Trent Mix) [Audio clip: view full post to listen] If you are a fan of soul music then surely Jill Scott and her amazing voice rank very high on your favourite artists list. Although it seems as if none of her latest albums have been as ‘commercially’ successful [...]
Michael Jackson: A Fashion Icon
My memories of MJ are as fond as the next fans. His music was magical, even to the ears of a child. It spoke to all races and cultures. And when he died; for just a brief moment it felt as though the whole world came to a simultaneous stop to mourn a man who [...]
Aaliyah: One in a Million
Today is that awful day that I dread each year. August 25; the day the world of R&B lost one of its most talented sweethearts, Aaliyah Dana Haughton. I will never forget where I was when I got the news; it sucked then and it still sucks now. Nine years later I still feel that [...]
Mixtape: Lunchbox Theory Presents – Africa Africa Africa Pt.2
Our awesome friends over at Lunchbox Theory have just released some free hotness in the form of a mixtape, that definitely falls under the ‘must cop’ category. If this slightly cooler weather has been giving you the end-of-summer blues then Africa Africa Africa pt. 2 is probably exactly what you need right now in order [...]
Buggin’ for Belleruche: Podcast and Single Now Available
Belleruche is probably my most treasured find of 2010. I am completely enamored with them due to their awesomely infectious first single “Clockwatching” which is off their soon to be released third album, 270 Stories (released via Tru Thoughts). Comprised of vocalists Kathrin deBoer, guitarist Ricky Fabulous and turntablist DJ Modest, the UK group evokes [...]
In Case You Missed It: Latyrx – Lady Don’t Tek No
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Latyrx – Lady Don’t Tek No I’ve been feeling a bit of Bay Area nostalgia as of lately. And although I will finally make it home in November, I have been digging through my MP3 archives to find some old school NorCal tunes to keep me satisfied for [...]
Video 2 Peep: Hanni El Khatib – You Rascal You
Hanni El Khatib is a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist from San Francisco. He’s got this sort of soul-rock-bluesy type of vibe going that faintly reminds me of The White Stripes or The Black Keys (both who I dig immensely). He released a single called “Dead Wrong” some months ago, and I totally missed it, but [...]
New Music: The Ting Tings – Hands
Those who know me know that Katie White is like my idea of the ultimate super-bad-ass chick. In fact I think I might be her for Halloween this year (totally just made that up… but hey it’s possible). Throw in her partner in beats Jules De Martino, some 80′s synth like production and voila you [...]
Song 2 Peep: Blast Off by Sonnymoon
Sonnymoon – Blast Off [Audio clip: view full post to listen] It’s no secret that we’re super fans of the awesome duo that is Sonnymoon (what you didn’t know? Click here and see for yourself). So what a nice way to jump-start the weekend by getting some new vocals and beats from Anna Wise and [...]
Song 2 Peep: “Look At” – Donn T
So ?uestlove has a sister who’s a singer? And she’s dope? GTFOH! Yup it’s absolutely true. The internet (and my email) was buzzin’ yesterday when the word got out that The Roots drummer has a awesomely talented sister named Donn T who will be releasing her US album debut on August 16 (it’s already available [...]
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ALBUM REVIEW: Gilles Peterson presents: Worldwide
Gilles Peterson has been a champion of new music for the past 10 years thanks to his BBC Radio 1 program, Worldwide, as well as being the head of several influential record labels, the latest being Brownswood Recordings. But the music isn’t just new, like…it’s not the new Justin Bieber or Katy Perry record. The [...]
Mixtape Review: G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape
Download: Kanye West and Perajok Present: G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape is a sprawling 30-track collection that was put together by Russian blogger/Kanye fan/ MTV Russia Host, Perajok. This unofficial mixtape includes music from all G.O.O.D. Music members and is a compilation of recent leaks and releases from the G.O.O.D. fam. G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape [...]
SINGLE REVIEW: “HUFF + PUFF” by Just A Band
This joint right here is real sexy-like. Your body will automatically go into autopilot: your head will start boppin’, and you’ll break into a soulful yet swingin’ two-step (think of the Robert Palmer video girls…on speed). The very beginning of the song reminds me of Supernature-era Goldfrapp with heavy synths keys, some la-la-las, and a [...]
REVIEW: Forget Spotify, MOG is the future of Music
Disclaimer: The Couch Sessions is a part of the MOG Music Network MOG All Access can be found at MOG.com. Music in the Cloud. If you’ve frequented music business websites like I have you might have heard of the that term being the “next big thing” in music. A revolution that will have a greater [...]
