Versatility, control and self awareness are three qualities that I love to see in an artist in today’s music landscape. Trends die as soon as they are born in the meme filled internet pages and “good” singers can be found anywhere, but when you have the ability to use your talent to create music that… Read More Tinashe Takes Us On A Nightride Detour Before the Final Destination
I haven’t been this excited to post an OTW playlist in a minute. Last month I had about four songs on rotation so I didn’t want to force a playlist but October will more than make up for it. What I love most about this month’s playlist is that it’s a nice balance between mainstream… Read More OTW – October 2016
Life constantly gives artists the perfect material to write a song. Remember that crazy night at the club? Turn that moment into a dance banger. Want closure from that girl that wouldn’t talk to you in highschool? Write a love song and turn that sadness into millions. And that fuckboy that broke your heart…well Taylor… Read More Little Mix Turns Heartbreak Into A Potential Smash Single ‘Shout Out To My Ex’
Sevyn Streeter has been amping up anticipation for her long awaited debut album Girl Disrupted due to drop early next year with a new single each month leading to the release. From the Gucci Mane assisted “Prolly” to the laid back sexy cut “My Love For You”, Girl Disrupted is shaping up to be a solid… Read More Sevyn and The Dream Are Undeniable on Girl Disrupted Single ‘D4L’
Machine Gun Kelly has always been killing it on his own terms. Whether the “Wild Boy” is selling out epic shows, dropping consistent mixtapes and albums or adding to his IMDb resume, there isn’t a lack of projects to support with the latest being a new single titled “Bad Things”. Sampling Fastball’s rock ballad “Out of… Read More Machine Gun Kelly Drops New Single ‘Bad Things’ With Camila Cabello
It’s been ten years since the mainstream lost sight of the undeniable star JoJo. During the beginning of press for her third album Mad Love, JoJo admitted she didn’t like the taglines of her “making a return” or “being back” because she never stopped making and releasing music. Agape was my favorite project from the… Read More JoJo Reclaims Her Spot Back On Top With New Album ‘Mad Love’
When I first heard “Closer” by the electronic duo The Chainsmokers and alterna-pop underdog Halsey I knew it would be a hit. Whether it took a few months to gain traction or became a sleeper hit out of nowhere, the addictive earworm has the qualities of a chart topping smash.With an undeniable hook and dreamy production,… Read More The Chainsmokers and Halsey are at the top of the charts with ‘Closer’
On Sunday night Kanye West appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards stage with the task of creating another moment worthy of crashing social media sites and giving news outlets their next headline for the week. West went over his four minutes of allotted time to give a passonate speech hitting all of the typical… Read More Teyana Taylor Stars in Jaw Dropping Visual For Kanye West Track ‘Fade’
August officially comes to an end tomorrow and I couldn’t let a month pass without a playlist of songs that have been stuck on repeat. Usually I like to make these OTW playlists earlier and add songs throughout the month but with moving to a different state (post coming soon) and trying to acclimate to… Read More OTW Playlist – Aug 2016 (Featuring Frank Ocean, Dua Lipa, Kehlani and More)
The wait for CL to make her official U.S. debut has almost been as painful as waiting for Frank Ocean to drop Boys Don’t Cry but thankfully the global superstar has arrived with a new English single and it’s pretty lit (No marijuana pun intended). If you have no idea who CL is I’m going… Read More Get ‘Lifted’ With CL On Her U.S. Debut Single
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