[MP3] KINGBNJMN – Yuh Have D Eva Bless?

Another one , this time from The 6ix, with a dancehall vocal element…

[MP3] Konshens x Chris Brown – Bruk Off Yuh Back

I’m definitely still very much conflicted about posting music by or featuring Chris Brown. Should I be though??

[MP3 + Music Video] Burna Boy – Pree Me

Got up on this one from the Redemption (E.P.) by Nigerian dancehall artist, Burna Boy via the homegirl, Anupa. R.I.Y.L. the new “island sound” Drake‘s been mining recently.

[MP3] Listen to Two Leaked Tracks from Drake – Controlla Feat. Popcaan / These Days w/ Babeo Baggins

First, “Controlla” featuring buzz dancehall MC (technically DJ in reggae parlance, still??), Popcaan which sounds like a sequel or an outtake of sorts of Drizzy‘s work with Rihanna on “Work.” The origins of the second track is a tad murkier but the apparent story, as best as I’ve figured it out, is that the track, which was originally identified as “These Days”, is actually a duet with Babeo Baggins of the group, Barf Troop (yeah, I’d never heard of ’em either!) on a cover of the Nico (of Velvet Underground) song by that name but now titled, “Things I Forgot To Do” for a cover song project called, Love Songs For Tough Guys which you can hear in full (it’s only 3 tracks) HERE. Confused yet??

Whether either of these songs, “Summer Sixteen” or “Hotline Bling” will make the supposedly imminently arriving and beyond hotly anticipated new Drake album, Views From the 6 remains the subject of endless and fruitless speculation. (note: apparently another track entitled, “Faithful” made with vocals from the late, great UGK co-member, Pimp C also leaked on April 1 but not sure if that’s legit or an April Fool’s gag. Have at it though and let me know what you find out….)

[MP3] #TBT: diplo – Diplo Rhythm Feat. Vybz Cartel, Pantera Os Danadinhos & Sandra Melody

Throwback to this record ‘cos I was listening to Sleeping Bag Records Greatest Rap Hits last night featuring Mantronix because… well, if you really know your hip-hop, you know….