Today marks the 42nd
birthday of Late rapper Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls. Biggie we thank God for being able to see you live such a beautiful life and your music will forever live on.
Remember, there is no limit to the greatness and success you can obtain.
Singer,Shun Ward is a favorite of Nuflavainyaear and He has released his debut mixtape “Pet Blue Dolphin”. He is representing Houston, Texas and is an artist from Gruvsoul Entertainment. This mixtape gives me a 90′s vibe and it’s definitely some flava to relax to. Shun Ward covers classics from Sade to Ginuwine and his vocals are so smooth. My favorite track is “Dying For Love”, because we use to always spin that joint on the NCrowd Radio show and I have been hooked since. This is a MUST download so Get Hip.
Download: http://www.shunward.com
Kendrick Lamar releases the visual for his hit single “B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe” with appearances from Mike Epps and Juicy J. That is kind of funny for there to be a Juicy j appearance just because my interpretation of the all white dress code funeral was the death of molly. I mean I could be wrong but anyways enjoy.
photo courtesy of mindbonics.com
Good Afternoon Flava!! My girl Gabbie Giftsz recently dropped two dope mixtapes for the people. “Finding Nefertiti” which seems to be more personal and sexy while “Miscellaneous Pimp Sh*t” is hardcore and gritty. This is definitely some heat for the summer and Gabbie Giftsz proves once again she is no mediocre emcee.
Check Out some of her tracks from both mixtapes.
Download: http://www.datpiff.com/Gabbie-Giftsz-Finding-Nefertiti-mixtape.482052.html
First Time getting hip to Gabbie Giftsz? Check out the interview she did for Nuflava to learn a little bit more about her: http://nuflavainyaear.com/2012/12/31/dope-women-in-hip-hop-gabbie-giftsz-interview/
We at NuFlava Support you Gabbie! Keep dropping good music for the people.
It’s been almost three weeks since a new post so I had to bring some fresh tunes for you all. But this post is strictly for my ladies. Spring weather is finally in full affect and why not enjoy it with some new music?
Get to know Singer/ Songwriter CJ Allen…
Where are you from?
RALEIGH, NC [SOUTHSIDE]
Who are your music inspirations? Who did you listen to growing up?
OF COURSE MICHAEL JACKSON, BUT STEVIE WONDER AND USHER ALSO PLAYED A BIG PART IN MY EAR FOR MUSIC GROWING UP.
What is the message in your music? What audience are you trying to reach?
THE MESSAGE IN MY MUSIC REPRESENTS WHO I AM AS A PERSON AND HOW I REALLY FEEL ABOUT CERTAIN SITUATIONS. THE MAIN AUDIENCE I AM TRYING TO REACH IS FEMALES.
What are your goals?
MY GOALS ARE TO GRADUATE COLLEGE, BECOME MORE MAINSTREAM WITH MY MUSIC, AND ALSO TO WRITE A PLATINUM STATUS SONG FOR A MAJOR RECORDING ARTIST.
SOME ADVICE I WOULD GIVE IS TO MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE CONFIDENT WITH YOUR CRAFT, BUT NOT TOO PRIDEFUL TO TAKE ADVICE OR CRITICISM. ANOTHER THING I WOULD SAY IS TO REALLY INVEST IN YOURSELF..TIME IS MONEY.
Your contact info for readers?
MY TWITTER NAME IS @SOHANDSOME
MY INSTAGRAM NAME IS @GZLAFAMILIA
Check Out his music at:
http://www.datpiff.com/CJ-Allen-Cj-Allen-Rgz-mixtape.461416.html
http://www.reverbnation.com/cjallen919
This is actually one of my favorite songs in Hip Hop. RIP Big Pun.
Ever since XXL put Dizzy Wright on their freshman list this guy has been hustling left and right with new music. He is truly a talented young man.
I love this visual to this dope track. Keep working my brother, your’e almost there.
I looked up flights, trains and busses to make this freestyle battle only to find out that it was CIAA, my cousin’s birthday weekend and then a sudden death in my family all at the same time. I have been waiting for the footage since and finally I am posting this anticipated battle.
Phara Funeral is decent but 40 B.A.R.R.S. is still a lyrical beast, that girl is not a human!!!
Who do you think Won? Phara Funeral? 40 B.A.R.R.S.? Let me know how you feel.
I have been playing this song in my stereo since the weekend.
Dizzy Wright and FunkVolume’s video picture for their new campaign “Still Movin”.
You can purchase these t-shirts & sweatshirts at myfunkvolume.com
XXL Magazine“s anticipated freshman class of 2013 has finally been revealed. Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, Kirko Bangz, Travi$ Scott, Angel Haze, Dizzy Wright, Logic, School Boy Q, and Trinidad James all appear in this group shot while, “the hate being sober artist“, Chief Keef appears on the side individually. Every year XXL puts together this list and every year I usually disagree. But this year they have a couple of heavy hitters but is this their “best ever”. Of course Hip Hop heads are going to debate but what’s Hip hop without controversy?
Congrats to all of you artists that made the cut! There are still some artists on this list I have yet to listen to like some of you readers so I decided to do a run down on the artists that are not mainstream.
The yearbook of XXL’s Freshman Class of 2013….
Joey Bada$$
I’ve already explained in my last post about how I felt about Joey Badda$$. This is one of my favorites from the his mixtape 1999:
Ab-Soul
Ab-Soul is a rapper from Carson California known as The Future of West Coast Rap. He is currently signed to Top Dawg Entertainment and Interscope Records. He has done tracks with Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q to name a few. I love the message in this song, him and Kendrick Lamar were speaking to me:
Action Bronson
Action Bronson is an artist I was not aware about till this list was released. Born as Ariyan Arslani, Bronson grew up in Forest Hills, Queens, the son of an Albanian immigrant father and a Jewish mother. The New York Times named Bronson as “one of the most promising prospects in New York hip-hop. I like the throwback instrumental on this track and his flow is nice. I will be adding him to my playlists, I found a couple of tracks that I liked.
Dizzy Wright
Dizzy Wright is putting Las Vegas,NV on. I love the messages in his music, I feel like his music is filled with soul. The fact that he is my age but so wise and self-conscious is sexy. I love the Anita Baker sample in this track, I love to walk on campus with this tune in my ear:
Angel Haze
I have been on Angel Haze for almost four years ago. I actually first saw her funny Youtube videos before I listened to music. This girl is not only hilarious but she is a lyrical beast. I am so happy for her success because she deserves all the recognition. I am just confused with her look right now.
First she was a stud looking rapper now she is a girly looking rapper. Don’t mind me though I just was curious if she was straight now or is she still werkin Girls:
Logic
Rapper Logic, is fairly new to my ears but he is a Maryland native on the rap scene since he was 17. Logic started his fan base at University of Maryland and now his followers are multiplying. I like the vibe on this track, he is really artistic with his sounds and samples.
Travi$ Scott
Travi$ Scott is signed to GOOD Music and is working on his first album. THis guy’s music can range from classic hip hop to techno. I respect his flow and the fact that he is changing the typical sound of Hip Hop. This generation is experimenting with everything musically and breaking the barrier. This “animal” track gives me a Kanye West vibe but it’s definitely dope.
Schoolboy Q
Schoolboy Q is a rapper representing South Central, LA. He also is signed to TopDawg ENT and has does numerous songs with Kendrick Lamar and Ab-$oul. The west coast has been adding players to the game lately. I think he is talented but i don’t know if he is my type of rap artist I would listen to everyday.
I like this track produced by Boi 1da though.
Who is your favorite on this List? Do you agree with XXL that this is their “Best Ever”
Leave your opinions below.
