Bruno Mars enlists Damian Marley and Producer Supa Dups to join him in self medicating with booze and bud in the latest drop from his impending album. Does reggae suit Mr. Mars? Take a listen.
The Scissor Sisters must want to be Prince when they grow up. Find out of their homage to the purple one, Sex Exciter, is worth picking up or if the Sisters are better when ripping off the Bee-Gees.
Mickey Factz is putting in some serious work these days. He’s got a mixtape entitled I’m Better Than You, and he’s actually trying to prove it. The last appetizer before the meal comes courtesy of Big K.R.I.T. (on production and batting cleanup) entitled “Get By.”
Lloyd Banks takes it easy on his latest Blue Friday track “King/Do My Thing,” a track without Pop intentions or radio pandering. Does it still bang?
With Hip-Hop legends Pete Rock, Smif N Wessun and Raekwon the Chef together on one track, how could they do anything but “Prevail?”
Rihanna gets her dance music on with “Who’s That Chick?” Is she ready to take over the genre?
Consequence rips the beat a new one on “Got Me Trippin’ (The Amerie Joint) which features cousin Q-Tip ripping the original on production.
Kid Cudi dusts off an older track to fuel his burgeoning beefs with “Dangerous.” First shot at Wale?
This week’s G.O.O.D Friday song “Lord, Lord, Lord” features the mighty Mos Def, Raekwon the Chef (no sign of Bieber), Swizz Beatz (on the mic unfortunately)and good ole Uncle Charlie Wilson.
Nas, Yelawolf, Killa Kyleon and others display their best over borrowed beats and ready made songs. Who does their track justice and who should go back to the drawing board? Listen and tell us what you think.