Beyonce "4", Album Review

Last week, Tuesday June 28^th, Beyonce´ released her album “4” and I’m pleased to say that this album does not disappoint.  She has taken her time in the studio experimenting with a variety of techniques and sounds, and the result is 12 tracks of distinct personalities. Beyonce's vocal talent is showcased on tracks such as “1+1” and “Start Over”; the way she uses her voice to convey the lyrics brings the  album to life. “Party” and “Love on Top” have an old school R&B feel.  If you’re into great rhythm sections check out “End of Time”.  This album definitely deserves a listen, you will most likely find something that catches your ear.

Producer and songwriter, Babyface, who wrote the track “Best I never had”, said this about Beyonce´: "Icons are made. Stars are born. From the moment Beyoncé took her first breath, her star was shining. What an honor it is for me to say that I danced with a true star, or wrote." 

Check out her documentary, Year of 4, it’s a great short film that explains the journey of  creating the new album. You can also get a free listen of the album there.

Words By: Ashlee Douglas

RepJA Summer 2011 Collection

The team over at RepJA came hard this time around. The summer 2011 collection has finally released and is definitely going to impress. More of the collection after the jump.

New Music: The Weeknd

These are two of the most recent tracks from The Weeknd in preparation for the release of his up and coming mixtape "Thursday." For those who do not know of The Weeknd; he is a Toronto based singer who has recently garnered considerable fame with the release of his mixtape House of Balloons.


The Weeknd - Rolling Stone



The Weeknd - The Birds (Part 1)



If you are feeling these two tracks and haven't heard his first mixtape, download it and give it a listen.
Download: The Weeknd - House Of Balloons

Local Talent: Steelo I.B.- Cruzan

Steelo I.B., MC from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been doing this rapping thing for quite some time with 2 mixtapes under his belt From Da Ashes hosted by JahLion Sounds and Lighta Fluid. Listen to Steelo's latest track, "Cruzan", his take of Nicki Minaj's last summer hit "My Love". Look out for his mixtape Catch A Fire to come soon, and to download some tracks from Steelo including Cruzan, head to his Reverbnation.

  
Also, give his latest mixtape, Lighta Fluid, a listen after the jump.

FKLifestyle: The Other Team In The West

Since Michael Jordan’s departure from the game the Western Conference has dominated the NBA Finals, with 9 out of the 12 championships since 1999.The San Antonio Spurs and The Los Angeles Lakers have been the dominant teams – with 4 and 5 championships respectively. But, throughout the years there has been one other team to make a little noise in the west and that is the Dallas Mavericks.


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FKLifestyle: Morning, Noon, & Night

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These photos were taken of Downtown Atlanta from my hotel room in The Westin a couple weekends ago and enhanced with Instagram. Instagram is an App which gives you the opportunity to take pictures and share your daily life with your followers. The app is filled with various filters which allows you to change the look and feel of your pictures. If you have an iPhone you should check out this App. 

New Music: J. Cole - Work Out (Live)

"Some n-ggas save hoes, I'm not that heroic" - J. Cole

Cole performed his upcoming single the other night at Bonnaroo. Here is a live rip. Enjoy!