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New N.E.R.D Track “Everyone Nose”

I was wondering what happened to N.E.R.D. Yesterday I watched the Bangers and Cash L.O.O.S.E video. Which then lead me to N.E.R.D’s “Lapdance” ( because one begat the other) and I thought… These guys fall off or what? Well here is the new track but it sounds like they have some catching up to do.

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by oldschoolbrian on Jan 29, 2008 at 06:00 PM
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Raheem Devaughn:Love Behind The Melody

Raheem Devaughn:Love Behind The MelodyI’m going to start this year off somewhat right by listening to more music. Then railing on it (not always).

This week I received Raheem Devaughn in it’s totally radio ready R&B package. I’m always listening for something different, something that will stand out. Or at least something standard that is done so well it makes me rethink what the standard should be. So Mr Devaughn I will agree with Alicia Keys in that your voice is smooth but allow me to skip ahead a few tracks to the Scott Storch produced track “Energy”. The smart thing about this record so far is that the production is subtle enough to feature his voice. What’s up with Big Boi name checking Bill and Hilary? Has the Obama show not stopped through the Dirty South yet?

The song “Butterflies” has a bit more character with this live production. Raheem probably really brings it in front of a live band. This song will never see the light of day because it’s not the typical urban radio set. This is where he is evoking Hathaway and Withers.

Marathon featuring Floetry finds Raheem getting sensual in that quiet storm kinda way. Which is really what the entire R&B genre should be about anyway. What is missing from most of the songs I have heard so far is the low end theory, ya know a little bump and grind. ( please refer to “Bump and Grind”) . Which may be cause to over look this recording.

Let me not forget the Prom Theme 2008 / Party Anthem “Friday ( Shut The Club Down). Not only does he incorporate party standards ” Party Like A Rock Star” and The Temptations “My Girl”, I’m sure the inevitable remixes will remind me why I should be home on Friday nights.

Party Responsibly Raheem

Physical manifestation of Love Behind The Melody is in store January 15th.

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by oldschoolbrian on Jan 10, 2008 at 11:39 PM
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Kevin Michael Has a Tight Fro

He Does. You do Kevin. I saw you in an elevator this morning and I thought to myself “tight fro”. Kevin also has a dope album cover, nice graphics. But there is something missing. “Gravitas” …look it up. I’m listening to your record for the second time right now. Everything second that passes is more forgettable then the next. I can’t remember what you are singing about because you sound like you don’t care or believe it yourself. (Please refer to my R.Kelly post about being earnest R.Kelly Strikes Again )He’s a dirty little man but at least he means it!

Which brings me to why I decided to write about you. Yesterday on the treadmill I caught your video for “It Don’t Make A Difference To Me”.Bravo. That video almost has everything I would want in a video. Almost. I’m just talking about the parade of hot ethnically diverse woman. All the cute little kids and the cool One Love graphic are not overtly offensive either.

Just hit the road with a really tight band. You are not in uncharted waters here. There where many pioneers before you to learn from. Do your homework. What’s Maxwell doing? He could probably give you some pointers on Nu Soul and hair care products.
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by oldschoolbrian on Oct 11, 2007 at 02:15 PM
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