Middle School Love: Fabolous

The middle school years where a big part of my life because they are the years that I really started to listen to Hip Hop, being a new immigrant and all. An artist that really caught my ear was, Fabolous.

Fabolous really has a way with words whether it's speaking to the ladies, the clubs or just forming together punchlines. He's a great artist because he's consistent and he's flexible in his content. It's his signature laid back flow that capitalized his success.

Now the videos. If you were born in 1990 and you're a fan of hip hop how can you not love these songs? Every dance played these, every girl liked these which means you have had to like these songs. These songs are tied to memories about crushes, lunch breaks and dances.


Fabolous & Tamia - I'm So Into You


Babygirl you know my situation..
Fabolous, Lil Mo & Mike Shorey - Can't Let You Go


Fabolous & Mike Shorey - Baby


Fabolous, Jagged Edge & Diddy - Trade It All Part 2

Keeping it across the globe

Following my latest post, I remembered one song that has stuck to my head when I visited my family in Italy. I was in grade 7 and I don't know how to describe it but I have the feeling that this a sweet song. It's so warm and calming.

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Enjoy!

La Musica di Silenzio: Andrea Bocelli

One of the great things about my father is his musical taste. He has this magical ear that prefers some of the best vocalists I have ever heard. His musical preference is quite amazing. He was raised on Italian music and to this day I thank him for playing them around me because the vocals and the composition of the music will be locked and sealed within my heart eternally. A perfect example of what music from the soul is.

One of my favourite artists is Andrea Bocelli. Mr. Bocelli is a blind Italian tenor, multi-instrumentalist and classical crossover artist. The man is often credited with the most beautiful voice in the world. Truthfully, there is nothing I can conjure up and write that will truly capture the splendour of his voice and the bloom in his music. If you ever want to start your day on a positive note make sure his music is a part of your morning routine.

Plus working at an Italian Banquet Hall for the last six years of my life has really helped me develop a strong liking for his music. The way they embrace his music and sing it word for word is such a priceless and motivating experience. I'm not Italian nor do I speak Italian but there is something about this language that is soothing.

If you are a fan of contemporary music, best believe this artist will become a favourite of yours.


Andrea Bocelli - La Voce Del Silenzio


Andrea Bocelli - Sogno

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That New York Ish has a Foul Breeze

Check out as these dope MC's manhandle this Faded Lady sample performed by Soul Sensual Orchestra.




Busta Rhymes - New York ...





Nas - Foul Breeze

Creative Control: Ski Beatz & Curren$y

This dynamic combo has made a huge impact on me. Best known for his work on the timeless classic, "Reasonable Doubt", Ski Beatz is a fan favourite when it comes to production in hip hop. Curren$y is a New Orleans veteran who is as of late receiving the attention he's always deserved. His lazy flow and eccentric rhyme plot and ostensibly thoughts have always been the pedigree of his appeal. Regardless of what subject he starts on, women and weed will eventually stroll its way into the verse. It’s part of the train-of-thought personality of his style. I don't personally support the lifestyle he promotes but I can't deny that musically his work is exceptional. This post will feature some of his recent videos which have all been directed by Creative Control.

Curren$y - Audio Dope 2 from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Curren$y ft. Fiend - Flying Iron from Creative Control on Vimeo.

MICHAEL KNIGHT from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Stalley & Curren$y: Address from Stalley330 on Vimeo.

NOTHIN BUT US from Creative Control on Vimeo.