Cardi B has been one of the best new artists of 2017. Her hit “Bodak Yellow” sent her to instant stardom. After the song, she began being featured on other songs including “MotorSport” featuring the Migos and Nicki Minaj. She started associating herself with the big players in the industry and made a name for herself. She released “Bartier Cardi” which was a great song that showed that she wasn’t just a one-hit wonder. She was one of the most unexpected but needed artists of 2017. So what can we expect from her debut album? Well, we were expecting more than this.
Cardi B’s albumInvasion of Privacy will be dropping this Friday, April 6th, 2018. She has teased the album with some song releases and the latest is “Drip” featuring the Migos. It was released last night and of course, we went to listen to it to see if she could give us more than the letdown, “Be Careful.”
Listen to “Drip” here:
The cover art looks dope, but it doesn’t make up for the pure ridiculousness of this song. How did the Migos- the biggest breakout stars of 2016 and 2017- make a song that sounds so cringe-worthy? Maybe Offset is really pissed off at Cardi for “Be Careful”- I would be too. The song starts off with the chorus that goes, “came through dripping- DRIP DRIP” and then the Migos say “ICE” in the background track. It seems like it was written in ten minutes in the back of a car. The laziness really does shine through. Also, the theme of diamonds on her wrist has been very overplayed. The highlight of this song is Cardi’s verse which seems to be a recurring theme on her tracks. Her verses are good but the songs seem to be poorly executed. She really should have spent more time working on this album because it seems to be thrown together at the last second. The Migos then recycle their typical verses and the song ends- finally.
Overall, I guess we will all have to make our final judgments when the album is released, but it doesn’t seem promising.
I can’t wait till Invasion of Privacy comes out .First is a big relieve ,second i want people to see different sides of me and I’m just really proud of the work that was put in this album❤️
Of course we’re all familiar with the fall out between the Father and Son duo of Birdman and Lil Wayne. The pair that were once inseparable became distant with some dissing here and there on a couple tracks. But have they hashed it out?
Recently, Birdman and Weezy have been seen in public which leads to speculation that two have squashed their beef. On an interview with Beats 1 Radio’s Ebro Darden, Birdman spoke out on the situation and the complicated relationship between the two.
Birdman shed some light on that fact that their legal battle has been affecting their family lives, and that wasn’t okay. He says:
“It’s just so many parts to it, but I’m not gon’ let it just lay like that,” he said. “Not even … I ain’t worrying about it benefiting me. He deserve that from me, and I’m gonna give him that. We gotta get this shit together ’cause it’s affecting our kids. And that’s not cool at all…His daughter’s my godchild,” he continued. “I love her to death. [She’s] my favorite. But guess what, they all talk. My kids talk to his kids. He talk to my children all the time. It’s just a weird relationship, but it’s solid.”
Check out the interview below and tell us what you think.
In 2017 the band released their third album, Evolve, and they certainly did evolve,but in the worst way possible. Taking a far right turn from their alt-rock sound, the band went strictly pop and tried to infuse EDM into their tracks. They took a more positive spin on these tracks. The fact is that Evolve doesn’t sound anything like the original sound of Imagine Dragons. I was shocked to hear that the atrocious song “Thunder” was by this band I once knew and loved.
The track “Thunder” is one of the worst tracks I have heard in a while. The repetitive nature over the repetitive beat makes it painful to listen to. The beat drop at the chorus is nothing special at all and is highly recycled. Not only that but the lyrics seem like they were written by a child.
He sings:
“Thunder, feel the thunder Lightning then the thunder Thunder, feel the thunder Lightning then the thunder Thunder, thunder Thunder”
How original? I don’t know how this song went through the producers, the radio stations and the charts.
Listen to the track here if you want your ears to bleed:
Not only was this one of the worst songs I have ever heard, the album is chock full of them.
Their other song, “Whatever It Takes” sounds almost exactly like “Thunder” when you hear the chorus progression. The chorus is also just as repetitive. They really are doing the same sh*t every song. What are they even singing about? What are you taking? I don’t get the vision for this song.
Ironically listen to it here:
If you want to listen to Thunder Part Three, this is the track for you. “Believer” is next on my list and it is as equally as frustrating. Racking up 500 million views on Youtube, it is making me believe that I can have a music career. The screaming lyrics near the chorus are so unnecessary and so annoying- and the worst part is that it makes this song at least a little different from their others on the album. The only saving grace is the bridge, but then it cuts back to the horribly annoying chorus. I definitely don’t believe in this album- that’s for sure.
Imagine Dragons used to be a great band but now they have turned into a sorry excuse for music. I feel like they are trying to produce tracks that are similar to their hit, “Radioactive” but they lack the creative depth to do it again. They used to be “On Top Of The World” but now are switching it up on us to the point where we don’t even recognize their sound anymore. They should have kept their “Demons” inside of them, they were probably writing the music.
“Look Alive” is one of the biggest tracks right now. “Look Alive” by BlocBoy JB featuring Drake is currently 11 on the Billboard top 100. I personally think it’s one of the best songs that Drake has put out in a while. The slow and monotone delivery of vocals in the chorus make this song. It gives it a vibe of swag and self-importance. You really want to be a part of their crew after this song.
The lyrics go:
“901 Shelby Drive, look alive, look alive (‘live) Niggas came up on this side, now they on the other side (word, word, word) Oh well, fuck ’em, dawg, we gon’ see how hard they ride (huh, fuck ’em) I get racks to go outside and I split it with the guys (outside) We up on the other side, niggas actin’ like we tied I’ve been gone since, like, July, niggas actin’ like I died They won’t be expectin’ shit when Capo go to slide (hah) ‘Cause I told them to put that shit behind us but I lied (hah)”
I would expect this music video to be one of his best since it is a huge step above “God’s Plan”. Drake has been going in a pop direction with songs like “God’s Plan”, “Hotline Bling” and his feature on “Work”. We really haven’t gotten to see his true rap in a long time since he is always up in his feelings. Since this was such a power move by Drake- I would expect the music video to be on the same level as his bars.
Check out the music video here:
Looking like it was shot in his basement, Drake and BlocBoy JB stand in a high school gym and throw money. I don’t remember doing that in high school? Then it shoots to him on a lawn outside someone’s house with his crew. Same sh*t different location. Then there are some shots in the club. Nothing too exciting. I will give the music video props for the downward camera angle though- that really helped display that the viewer is below them. The camera is mostly focused on Drake throughout the video that one would barely even know that it’s BlocBoy’s song. The camera doesn’t focus on the background crew that much, does that mean Drake is better than his own crew?
The song is about a crew but I only see Drake for the majority of the video. The scenes were boring and there should have been more variety in between shots. A typical rap video would not have done the song justice. If they showed girls shaking their asses with cars- it would devalue the message of the song, but that doesn’t mean the video should look this cheap. One of the best Drake songs in a while should have been better- but at least the song is out.
Tyler the Creator has always been a style icon. Whenever he is screaming about how much he hates his life or how he wants to save the bees- he has always made sure that he looks fresh.
He just released his latest single, “OKRA” on March 29th, 2018, and everyone is pretty hyped about his new music. I can’t for him to add to his discography.
Check out the single here:
Overall Tyler the Creator is a highly creative artist, a funny guy and also extremely stylish. He is the definition of the triple threat.
I am definitely going to cop the save the bees sweatshirt. I love that it is in orange print because it is bold- and usually a hard color to pull off. The fanny pack I’m going to have to pass on.
Mediating is a power that we all have. It unlocks our subconscious mind to see things in a different way. Originally a Buddhist practice, mindfulness has assimilated into western culture. Mediating does not mean that you have to strictly follow Buddhism but it means you can appreciate the culture to allow it enhance your life.
I have used mediation to battle a lot of issues in my own life, like fighting anxiety and it has improved my mental health.
Here I will give you tips so you can use meditation in your daily lives:
When you first start to meditate, I would suggest that you use a video to help you since it can be difficult when you first start. There are thousands of pages on Youtube that help people in guided meditations.
Here is one of my favorites:
First, you must use breathing exercises to help you out so you can clear your mind of all external possessions. You can breathe in for one second and then breathe out for two, and then climb up the latter. Or you can breathe in for two seconds and breathe out for four, and then climb up the latter. You can also do increments of five and breathe out for ten. If you think about something that is bothering you or something that takes you away from the moment- start back off at one. Don’t beat yourself up if you have to do this a lot the first time. Also if you do experience thoughts, notice that they are there and push them away gently.
You should do this for about five minutes, and if you get good at it- you can meditate for more than twenty minutes. I would say try to do it for at least once a day, and you can really start seeing the results.
If you are a beginner, you should try to meditate with a group of people because that encourages you to also be mindful. Some of the best mediations I have had was with another person or a large group.
Overall, mediation is a power that we can all unlock that puts our problems in perspective and brings us closer to ourselves. I hope you have been inspired to start meditating and I wish you luck on your spiritual journey.
Listen to my spiritual guide here for inspiration:
