So I wanted to wait to post this until I saw that Universal had OK'ed the Vevo sponsored YouTube vlog, but it looks like Nicki Minaj's team was happy enough with the response to the MTV/BET video premiere of "Right Thru Me" to finally post an embed-able version. As I've said, I really enjoy the song, and the video satisfies the song content. After seeing her perpetuate the whole character-rapstress-barbie-doll brand for the past few videos, it's really nice to… Continue
Added by P. Murray on October 29, 2010 at 11:30am —
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For those who may not know, LoveJonesNYC is a talent & live art showcase run by recording artist & entrepreneur, J-Harris. I was in the audience supporting my colleagues Kimberly Nichole & Sophia Nicole, and J asked me to come up & do some improvisational vocalizing. With a dope band like they had, why not? LOL,… Continue
Added by P. Murray on October 28, 2010 at 1:18pm —
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Yes, kids, young heiress to the Pinkett-Smith dynasty is taking her place in Black American Pop Culture Royalty, and from the looks of things, she's coming for stature and titles. I really enjoyed this vid, particularly because the creative team decided to keep the themes light, colorful, and kid-friendly. The upper-lip ring was a questionable feature, but outside of that, I don't think any modern-day parent would object to much else. It seems to me that the… Continue
Added by P. Murray on October 19, 2010 at 11:40am —
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Another surprise remix from yours truly! This time, I take on the head 'Barb' herself, rapper/singer & fellow LaGuardia High School alumn, Nicki Minaj! We welcome your sharing of the music, and it's another FREE download for you to enjoy!…
Another re-imagining from friend/colleague Chester Gregory. This time, 'Chess' takes us to the broadway stage with his version of "I Want You Baby" from the hit musical, 'Dreamgirls.' Comment and enjoy!…
We are happy to introduce the final character interview in the First Draft Series: The Boy Next Door, aka Joe.
Joe is the guy you wanna shake hands with, sit & have dinner with, or maybe just go across the street to the local bar, grab a drink & meet his buddies. He is also going to give you a tour of the newly refurbished studio & some important information about the First Draft movement.
There isn't much to say, except to listen, comment, and be inspired by this great piece of work from Brian Slade (formerly known as Ton3x). I'll let you be the judge.… Continue
Added by P. Murray on October 4, 2010 at 1:10pm —
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Hip-Hop artist & wordsmith extraordinaire Phase One is hitting you with the video to his single, "We Goin." This is part of the 'Bugnanas' movement, and this record is off of that album, which is a collaborative effort with Asa Buchanon, available on iTunes now. I've always been a fan of the video noir, and this definitely does that genre justice; peep the HOT record, "Confunk-shun" at the end!
Phase One has worked with mutual friend and colleague, Chester… Continue
Added by P. Murray on September 29, 2010 at 6:00pm —
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Rock meets Soul mixed with Retro-funk/punk and a tablespoon of Gospel essence. Put that next to a fashion sense that can only be described as individually dope, and you have the Puffy-Haired Tower of Power, Kimberly Nichole. Having recently re-released her full-length LP, "The Yellow Brick Journey (Reloaded)," this Seattle-born, Atlanta-cultivated, Harlem-based performer has been jumping from state to state…Continue
Added by P. Murray on September 27, 2010 at 9:00am —
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First Draft Character #4: The Boy Next Door (aka Joe) - The guy you wanna shake hands with, sit & have dinner with, or maybe just go across the street to the local bar, grab a drink & meet his buddies. Just your not-so-everyday guy who happens to do music. Get to know him.
First Draft: Second Edition
"Flawed is beautiful..."
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For those who don't know, friend & music colleague SteffNasty is a well-respected & accomplished producer with credits including credits on Trey Songz's debut album ("In The Middle"), as well as collaborative work with Black Buttafly and Kenny Lattimore. His recent work includes music for artist Jimmy Reign ("Out The Door"), and he is…Continue
Added by P. Murray on September 21, 2010 at 8:00am —
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She's fierce, she sings DOWN, she looks amazing, and has a drive like none other. She's the one and only...WISH. Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, but traveling all over the country with her spontaneous and stylish version of R&B/Pop music, I came across Wish through the good folks over at Harlem Boy University, around the same time she was promoting her latest project. I loved her sound and…
If this is the first you've heard me talk about the lovely Erin Christine, you're in for a treat. I first came into contact with Ms. Christine at the world-famous Bitter End bar & performance spot in downtown NYC. She is a fierce singer/writer with first-rate piano skills, and she wowed me with her… Continue
Added by P. Murray on September 16, 2010 at 10:30am —
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Flawed is beautiful Beauty is flawed Love your flaws, and you will learn to love yourself Make no excuses for who you are For who you are is who you were made to be
Flawed is beautiful...
Presenting the 3rd Character in the First Draft series: The Homie, aka Jay. Rate, comment, share, and enjoy.…
Seems like Bandcamp has really come through for alot of artists as an easy-to-use way to stream and sell their music (I should know!! LOL). Remember JoJo, the young girl with the songs, "Get Out," and "Little Too Late?" Well, babygirl is GROWN now!
Check out this very well-executed mixtape, with the buzz cut, "Can't Take That Away From Me." A hot fusion of Rock/Pop & some R&B spice thrown…Continue
Added by P. Murray on September 9, 2010 at 8:00am —
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I had the pleasure of being introduced to the "powerful (pun intened, Ha!)" voice of Mr. Lenny Harold this past summer via an event I attended. You may recognize his previous material under the artist moniker, 'Chanj.'
However, Lenny is ready to take the music industry by the dog collar under his government name, alongside his exceptional talent and drive. Check out this remix of Kanye's single,…Continue
Added by P. Murray on September 8, 2010 at 11:22am —
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