Monthly Archives: August 2014
← Older posts Newer posts →Life+Times Premiere: Bilal “Sirens II”
August 13, 201413 years and counting, three official albums, and countless guest spots in, and Bilal has yet to disappoint. He won’t be starting anytime soon either. On the heels of his last album, A Love Surreal, he’s set to release a … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged Adrian Younge, Bilal, jay-z, Sirens II, timbaland | 1 CommentK Roosevelt Talks” Journey,” Creative Process, and Working With Hit-Boy
August 13, 2014For his latest EP, Journey, K Roosevelt found inspiration in the sounds and emotions of past eras of R&B. Though reminiscent to the music he grew up on, he wanted the six-song project to offer a refreshing alternative to much … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged hit boy, journey, K Roosevelt, life+times, music | 1 CommentLife+Times Premiere: Nick Monaco “Babyface (FSQ Caribbean Dub)”
August 13, 2014Nick Monaco’s intrinsic musical creativity is equal parts eccentric (but in an endearing way) and effortlessly cool. The Crew Love protégée collaborated with fellow producer, FSQ, for this Caribbean rework of “Babyface” – which features Nick’s own vocals and instrumentation. … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged babyface, FSQ, music, nick monaco | Leave a commentMorris Chestnut Chestnut Speaks On “Legends,” “Boyz N Da Hood,” And More
August 13, 2014When gang members gunned down high school football star Ricky Baker in John Singleton’s groundbreaking 1991 film Boyz N Da Hood, most figured it would be the last we saw of Morris Chestnut. Considering that the then 22-year-old’s first feature … Continue reading
Posted in Leisure | Tagged boyz n da hood, legends, life+times, morris chestnut | Leave a commentLife+Times Premiere: Liam Bailey “Definitely Now” Album Stream
August 12, 2014Liam Bailey, British singer-songwriter, is bringing a fresh hybrid sound to the world of R&B. Although it would be simple to pigeonhole Liam as an outside-of-the-box soulful crooner – his music is much more intricate than the specifications of one … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged liam bailey, life+times, music | 4 CommentsPara One Speaks On New Album, Influences, & More
August 11, 2014NWA, Daft Punk, [and] Frankie Smith (yes, Mr. “Double Dutch Bus”) all play a significant role in French DJ-producer Para One’s (Jean-Baptiste de Laubier) list of inspirations throughout his career. With so much “wrong” with electronic dance music, there are … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged club, dj, france, life+times, music, para one, passion | Leave a commentDJ Kitty Cash Speaks On “Love The Free” Mixtape, DJing, & More
August 11, 2014“People are so worried about knowing an artist that’s hot, but this tape gives you a chance to know them before they’re hot, see their process, see their growth and really ride with them on their journey,” says Cachée Livingston, … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged dev hynes, dj kitty cash, life+times, music, willow, yuna | Leave a commentLife+Times Video Premiere: I See MONSTAS “Circles” (Remix)
August 11, 2014Despite hitting the dancing music scene merely two years ago, London based electronic dance music trio, I See MONSTAS – comprised of Skaar, Rocky, and Rufio – have made their presence known with their unadulterated drum n’ bass creations. After … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged Artful Dodger, i see monstas, life+times, Mat Zo, music, skrillex, Special Request | Leave a commentOn The Run Tour: San Francisco
August 7, 2014x Photo Credit: Robin Harper, Mason Poole
Posted in Music | Tagged beyonce, life+times, on the run, sc | 3 CommentsThe Truth: State Of Women In Hip Hop
August 7, 2014Previously Recorded
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