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Handing in my late pass here, sorry. In recent months, I’ve started to appreciate Swizzy a little more. He may not be the most consistent producer (but when he gets it right he gets it very right) and is by no means a great rapper, but there’s something about his energy that’s incredibly infectious, and his appreciation for almost all forms of art and fashion definitely makes me respect him.
As I said in my initial review, this is a production that can really go either way in terms of being liked or hated, though I did correctly predict that it would grow on me with a few listens: it has indeed, and whilst its certainly no lyrical masterpiece, it’s pretty catchy and wouldn’t be the worst thing to catch in a club. Hell, at least it’s something a little different, and that should be commended. The monochrome video is a nice touch too, and a simple style that befits this relatively unfussy song.
Eve takes the win on this one though, not only for her verse, but for that swagger and confidence she seems to exude from every pore. Nice to see her back on the scene, and hopefully we’ll get more of her soon.
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After a brief hiatus, Swizzy’s #MonsterMondays returns with the first single from his upcoming album, Haute Living. Swizzy serves up one of those slightly off-beat productions that can go either way, but I’m not sure it works for me.
Sacrificing most of the percussion for claps and clicks feels a bit 2007 (and even then I didn’t particularly like it), and the lack of thicker drum loops highlights the shrill nature of the synth, which eventually become a bit painful on the ear. However, as with most Swizzy productions, it may be one that grows on you with more listens. The raps aren’t classic by any means, but Swizzy takes on the relatively unusual beat fairly well, whilst Eve definitely takes the award for best verse on the track with a decent performance.
Swizz Beatz-Everyday (Coolin’) ft. Eve
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The latest edition of #MonsterMondays is delivered in video format, and we’re treated to one of the better behind-the-scenes visuals of recent times.
The track itself was superb, and being able to really flesh out the messages, as well as seeing the work put into what seemed to just be another remix, is certainly an easy and enjoyable watch when you’re a fan of the audio.
The aforementioned audio can be walked out of here.
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Will R&B Fridays ever be on time? That’s the question.
I’ve more than compensated though, throwing in almost 20 tracks for you to enjoy this week. There’s no skimping on the big names either, as there are some strong contributions from some of the bigger stars in the R&B/pop world. No real recap this week as the music industry has all but shut down, though the Alicia Keys version of Devil In A New Dress is a must-download.
Click on for the first R&B Friday of 2011.
→ Continue Reading R&B Fridays: Episode 81
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Swizz Beatz enlists his wonderfully-gifted wife for the latest, and possibly last, edition of #MonsterMondays. I say that as Swizzy has put up a voting system on the Monster Mondays site for fans to pick their favourite of the bunch.
As it turns out, this is quite possibly the best of the collection. Alicia delivers some of those typically superb vocals over Kanye West’s Devil In A New Dress, a soulful beat that is absolutely perfect for her style. The original had Kanye on a strong hip-hop vibe, and for Alicia to bring her soulful style and love-heavy perspective to the track makes for refreshing and enjoyable listening. Eve adds in even more diversity with her decent verse, and this is a remix that will certainly give the original a run for its money.
Alicia Keys-Speechless ft. Eve
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#MonsterMondays are seemingly the only significant weekly series left, and this week we’re treated to the rarity of hearing Eve on a track.
I really enjoyed last week’s instalment (even if Liam didn’t!), and this is another decent effort. Swizzy serves up one of his better productions in recent times, with a superbly layered beat that boasts a whole host of melodies, creating an intense and driven production. Eve most certainly comes on the right tip for this one too, bringing some decent raps that suggest she’s focused on getting back to the hip-hop game. As far as female MCs go, Eve is one of the few that I’ve not really had reason to criticise, and hopefully this is the start of her releasing regular material again.
Eve and Swizz Beatz-Hot Steppa #1
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Visuals for Luda’s single remix. If you haven’t already heard this,the original (with Nicki Minaj) can be swacked here.
Diamond, Trina, Eve or Nicki…I know who I’d go for.
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UPDATE: It appears that I made an error, and this link previously took you to the Saigon track that was posted on the same day. Link is now updated. I dropped the ball, sorry.
A really enjoyable track from Wyclef, coming through on a really airy production which creates a very thoughtful atmosphere. It’s a piece of conscious music which really goes down smooth and should be checked out by anyone who’s a fan of some of Wyclef’s better material. Eve’s feature is decent too, and she fits in well on the track.
Wyclef Jean-Suicide Love Ft. Eve
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Eve’s back with her first new track in years, Me and My. From the upcoming album Liplock, this track is a very techno/electro-based affair. It’s very uptempo, and potentially a mainstream hit, so check this out.
→ Continue Reading Remember Eve?
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