Single Reviews

When you think of Ty Dolla $ign you envision autotune hooks on DJ Mustard-style rap beats but today he bucks the trend with new song "Motion". Now Ty Dolla $ign is not the first and will not be the last artist in the Rap/R&B hybrid genre to experiment with House but he is definitely the most surprising to say the least. So how did Ty Dolla $ign fare when traversing into uncharted territory with his new single? Let's dive in! Verses The lyrics are standard fare for mainstream House music. The...

Trumpeter Johnny Britt teams up with Gerald Albright and Kashan to drop the linen suit anthem for the summer, "Summer Love". The single comes from his latest album "After We Play" which Britt says is a phrase he got from one his influences, Miles Davis. It is the follow-up to the the self-titled single "After We Play". Intro "Summer Love" starts off with a piano and guitar playing two chords before a bongo takes us to the beat. At 0:04 Britt sets the mood with his soothing "ooooh Summer...

ATL’s own Victoria Monét is out of the "Smoke" and letting you know that the “Party Girls” are out and ready for the summer. This drop is following the release of "Smoke" ft. Lucky Daye which are both from her upcoming album "Jaguar II". Buju Banton tags along to bring some Dancehall flavor to bring some excitement to the smooth and sexy jam. While I don't believe they've ever been forgotten it is still a cool sensual Caribbean infused ode to women around the world that bops. Now does it...

Janelle Monáe has the digital streets ablaze with the release of "Lipstick Lover", the lead single from her upcoming album "Age of Pleasure". The backing track is chill, the lyrics are catchy, but what really has people in a frenzy is the NSFW music video co directed by Alan Ferguson. You're either super excited because it's unapologetically queer or outraged at how its essentially softcore porn. Monáe made it clear on "Float" that she went through a journey of discovery and acceptance and...

Summertime's coming and it looks like Coi LeRay just dropped its official anthem with new single “Bops”. For starters, the beat is catchy as heck and gives that minimalistic "Chicken Noodle Soup" vibe. Coi Leray holds her own on the track with a confident delivery and unapologetic braggadocio. It is the perfect solo track to follow up her most recent collaborations. Be prepared to hear this everywhere for the rest of the year. Intro The beat features an infectious cowbell that will instantly...

Two of nation's most premier female MC’s Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice join forces to drop the grimy and oh so glamorous “Princess Diana”. The first thing this track has going for it is the fact that I can understand what both MCs are saying! It's sad to say but the Rap game is flooded with a slew of MCs that sound like they went to school with a helmet on. So thank you for not rapping with mashed potatoes in your mouth Nicki and Ice. Anyways, I digress. The song is produced by RiotUSA who is...

Vandell Andrew is fresh off the release of his "Love Euphoria" with R&B veteran Raheem DeVaughn and The Colleagues and is now teaming up with Sir Tims to ask us to have "Blind Trust". Is this continuing his "Exhale" ambient music vibe or is this going to give us some "Balance". Let's find out! Intro The track starts off with what sounds to be a Rhodes with a flanger with accompanying jungle noises. It’s a super cool vibe and would honestly be perfect if chopped up and put ontop of some New...

Moneybagg Yo is following up his degenerate's anthem “On What You On” ft. GloRilla with his latest single “Motion God”. If I had to describe Moneybagg Yo as an artist it would be "consistent". You know what type of beat he is going to pick, what he is going to talk about on a song, and the flow he is going to use. So how does this factor into "Motion God"? The Verses I have to keep it a buck, if you heard one Moneybagg Yo verse you heard them all and "Motion God "is no exception. But the...

The Weeknd’s HBO series "The Idol" releases June 4th and to set the stage for what's to come he has released new music from the official soundtrack. “Double Fantasy” is produced by both Metro Boomin' and Mike Dean and follows the same 80’s exercise music formula that made Dawn FM so novel in today’s era. In this piece, The Weeknd and Future reunite following 2017's Comin Out Strong” on Future’s album HNDRXX. The Intro When you listen to the beginning of “Double Fantasy” it is easy to hear...

It’s been 3 years since Wichita, KS native Skinny Hightower released Blue Moon and he’s back and better than ever. “Groove Factor” is the lead single from his upcoming album “Mind Over Matter” and if it's any indication we're in for a treat. In our recent interview with Hightower he states that he has really went back to the drawing board to level up his skills with this album, let’s see if that’s the case. We classify "Groove Factor" as "Smooth". Tap for more information on our...