My Top 10 Albums of 2012 (Part 1)

2012 has been one of my favorite years for music. We had a few vets in the game show us they still got what it takes and also a few shockers. From Nas to Solange to Kevin Micheal here are my Top 10 albums of 2012 🙂

10. I Missed Us- SWV (released April 2012) The 90’s R&B Trio released their first traditional album is 15 years and showed us all they still got what it takes. This album actually shocked me, I mean their last effort in 1997(Release Some Tension) was dope and I must admit I didn’t expect this one to be as good as it is. Honestly this album sounds like they picked up where they left off and proves that true R&B isn’t dead at all.

9.  Unapologetic- Rihanna (released November 2012) Rihanna’s 7th studio album in just 7 years, her 1st Number 1 album and her most urban album to date. Unapologetic happens to be my 2nd favorite effort from Rih (Rated R my #1) this album being very similar to it. The album features Eminem(Numb), Future(Loveeeee Song) and Chris Brown(Nobody’s Business) and production from David Guetta, Mike Will and The Dream. Vocally I think its her best work yet. Rihanna reinvents herself everytime she releases new music much like Madonna does…..smart move and I think it works for her.

8. Life is Good- Nas (released July 2012) Mr. Jones wrote this album after his divorce from Kelis and you can hear it throughout the record. This album features lots of personal subject matter from his experience in the music industry to being a dad. It reminds me of a young Nas, much like his very first album. His raps are very laid back and the production on this album is very instrumental and also includes some old school beats. Nas once again has shown us why he is one of the greatest in the game.

7. Cruel Summer- G.O.O.D. Music (released September 2012) Mos Def my favorite “CLIQUE” at the moment…..each and every member is different in there own way…from Teyanna to 2 Chainz to John Legend to Big Sean. This album to me is not your normal compilation, most of the time they tend to be all over the place considering its SOOOOOO many different artist. The thing I love about CS is that  all the artist on the album shined. Major props to Pusha T who really shocked me on the record. Kanye West did his thing with this one.

6. Two Eleven- Brandy (released October 2012) Another huge surprise for me was the release of Brandy’s album. In my opinion her last album was horrible, the one before that was a good one but didn’t get the credit it deserved and wasn’t really even promoted. I really thought it was over for her, I said several times that if this new album isn’t good its a wrap, well it wasn’t good, it was GREAT. Staying true to her style Brandy gave us one of the best R&B albums of the year, its solid front to back, nothing but good music. Like Nas, Brandy showed us that she ain’t going no where.

 

5-1 Coming soon….STAY TUNED

Music Video: Wake Me When It’s Over- The Dream

 

The Dream has released a new visual for “Wake Me When It’s Over” off of his 2011 Mixtape “1977” which he is re-releasing as an album on Dec. 18th. 1977 includes new and previously released material and also features Pharrell and Big Sean. Check out the new video below!

 

My Top 5……

Wana know what Im listening to? Check out my top 5 songs at the moment, remember to share yours with me as well.

 

Kendrick Lamar- Backstreet Freestyle

 

Brandy- Music

 

Big Sean fea. French Montana- Mula

 

Dave Hollister- My Favorite Girl

 

Tamia- Its Not Fair

My Top 5…..

Wana know what Im listening to? Check out my top 5 songs at the moment, remember to share yours with me as well.

 

Higher- Pusha T, The Dream & Mase

 

RWT- Big Sean

 

We All Want Love- Rihanna

 

I Care 4 You- Usher

 

Bulletproof- Melody Thornton

G.O.O.D. Music- Cruel Summer Tracklisting/Art Work

 

 

1. “To the World” – Kanye West, R. Kelly
2. “Clique” – Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean
3. “Mercy” – Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz
4. “New God Flow” – Kanye West, Pusha T, Ghostface Killah
5. “The Morning” – Raekwon, Pusha T, Common, 2 Chainz, CyHi Da Prynce, Kid Cudi, D’Banj
6. “Cold” – DJ Khaled, Kanye West
7. “Higher” – The-Dream, Pusha T, Ma$e
8. “Sin City” – John Legend, Travi$ Scott, Teyana Taylor, CyHi Da Prynce, Malik Yusef
9. “The One” – Kanye West, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Marsha Ambrosius
10. “Creepers” – Kid Cudi
11. “Bliss” – John Legend, Teyana Taylor
12. “Don’t Like” – Kanye West, Chief Keef, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jadakiss

My Top 5……

It’s that time again, time for my 5 favorite songs of the moment. Again feel free to share your favorites with me as well.

 

1. Crack- 2 Chainz

 

2. My Homies Still- Lil-Wayne fea. Big Sean

 

3. Seven Devils- Florence & The Machine

 

4. Gang Bang- Madonna

 

5. Too Shy To Say- Stevie Wonder

Nicki Minaj & Kanye to join American Idol/Big Sean’s Mixtape/More Aaliyah news…..

  Nicki Minaj is  in talks to take a seat on the “American Idol” judge’s panel for the next season next to  newcomer Mariah Carey. Hollywood Reporter first reported the news Friday, & US Weekly also claims to have a confirmation. Kanye West is also rumored to judge as well. If so this will be one of the WEIRDEST reality TV show competitions. Granted Mariah Carey is a vocalist, Kanye West is a producer(so he has a good ear) but where does Nicki fit in?? NO COMMENT!! I see the shows ratings decline as I type, smh! Stay tuned…….

 

 

 

 

Rapper Big Sean is ready to end year in a BIG way. The MC will be featured on Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music crew album ‘Cruel Summer’ and he also just announced he will be dropping a new mixtape and a new album in the coming months.

Sean took to Twitter Monday night to prepare fans for all that he has planned for his September 5 mixtape, ‘Detroit’. “We been working hard, everyday for the past 8 months… And I can honestly say that me, my label, my team are more than excited how my new album sounds,” Sean tweeted. “It’s everything I want it to be n more. A true representation of what I stand for, what I believe in, how I live, great story telling, n great production. I took my time with it and it made all the difference.” via MTV News

Watch the trailer for Big Sean’s new mixtape ‘Detroit’ due out Sept. 5 below…

 

 

YES, I have more Aaliyah news and im excited about it. Duo ‘Key Beats’ (Eric Seats and Rapture) the masterminds behind Aaliyah’s “Rock The Boat” & “It’s Whatever” may be apart of the new Aaliyah project. A very strong source says that they have 5 songs that are done and ready to go. This is good news because if the duo is apart of the album we can expect some GOOD music!