// Kanye West f. Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz - Power RMX //
For the second singles post in a row, Kanye leads the pack. I gotta say, the original Power was good but not great, in my opinion. A remix is supposed to improve upon the original, and this one does just that. Jay was nice, but GAHD DAYUM I can't remember Yeezy ever spazzing out like this. I lost my shit when I made it to the Snap section. Just crazy.
// DL //
Please do yourself a favour and listen to this song on something nice. The looped bass drop on this track is mesmerizing. A melancholy Lupe Fiasco shines on this sombre, piano-laden affair and reminds us why he's the uncrowned prince of hip-hop. Food & Liquor II coming later this year.
// DL //
I've been a fan of Lloyd for a long time. His last album under-performed, which I thought was weird because it was really good. Still I don't think he's far from being where Trey Songz is now. Young Goldie's got range and this song is a fine example that he's got unique vocal power to boot. I hope for big things from him on King of Hearts, due out Valentine's Day 2011.
// DL //
I think he's singing to... himself? I have zero radar for artsy things, so the single-person dialogue is sort of lost on me. Oh well, he could sing about eating babies and I'm pretty sure people would still dig it. Speaking of mind-numbing bass drops, this one's got a good one.
// DL //
I know I've done a lot of praising of the dude lately, but my appreciation seems to grow daily. The crazy thing is some of his lines don't even rhyme and it still works for him somehow. Am I the only one who wishes Kanye would've ended his verse with "Am-ne-surrrrr"?
// DL //
Feasting on the explosive popularity of her latest album, Body Talk Pt. 1, Swedish pop supernova Robyn is keeping her hot streak alive with the imminent release of Body Talk Pt. 2. "Criminal Intent" is a chest-thumping single sure to get bodies moving on the dancefloor.
// DL //
Psych/glam rockers Of Montreal are a fixture on any decent indie pop playlist. Totally eccentric and somewhat creepy, the outfit from Athens, Georgia are always good if you're searching for something dreamy (if not trippy). I love the line: "You look like a playground to me.
// DL //
I was waiting for the video to drop so I could rip a version w/o that stupid "K-west dot com" DJ tag in it. Is Hudson rethinking his strategy after his major label debut blew chunks last year? If this is any indication, dubstep might be a good look for him. This collabo with Caspa is mighty.
// DL //
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