New Official Video from DAZ DILLINGER & RICH ESPY for new single "Sunrise":

New Official Video from DAZ DILLINGER & RICH ESPY for new single "Sunrise":

West Coast legend (and 1/2 of Tha Dogg Pound), Daz Dillinger joins forces with rising-star Rich Espy, to kick off summer smoothly on this video for new single "Sunrise".  The collaboration fuses two generations of West Coast talent together and is also a family affair, as Daz is Espy's uncle.  It's visuals enrich the listening experience by giving viewers the full California experience - including the signature palm trees, sunshine, famous streets, and scenery.  "Sunrise" is available now both on Apple iTunes & Rich Espy's new album 'Westland'.

New Official Video from A TRIBE CALLED QUEST for last single "Space Program":

New Official Video from A TRIBE CALLED QUEST for last single "The Space Program":

After the death of beloved member Phife Dawg in March 2016, pioneering rap group A Tribe Called Quest put the finishing touches on their final album; did a promo run to multiple late night talk shows; completed a large scale world tour; and performed their final concert ever on September 9th, 2017.  Almost 2 years since the release of their album 'We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service', the legendary crew now releases 1 last sci-if video for latest single "The Space Program".  The Warren Fu-directed visuals are a 8-min clip, where Q-Tip awakens alone in a space station, becomes an astronaut floating through zero-gravity, & travels to another dimension to play chess against a faceless white politician; all while a stream of civil-rights moments continually flash on computer screens.  Even Phife Dawg's memory is portrayed mystically to channel his lyrics as well.  A whole lot of guests show up for quick cameos too, including: Black Thought, Erykah Badu, Vince Staples, Pharrell Williams, Common, Talib Kweli, ?uestlove, Consequence, Rosario Dawson, Alicia Keys, Janelle Monae, & Anderson.Paak.  An epic video & fitting end to such as classic hip-hop crew.  Check it out!

Music TRIVIA Question of the Weekend - 06/30/18:

My Music TRIVIA Question of the Weekend:


What in particular do the following artists ALL have in common - 2Pac, Notorious BIG, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Al B. Sure, Guy, LeVert, Aaron Hall, K-Ci & Jojo, Super Cat, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Grand Puba, Johnny Gill, Quincy Jones, Queen Latifah, Treach, Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Silk, Soul 4 Real, Brandy, Monifah, McGruff, Lost Boyz, Chico DeBarge, Big Pun, 8-Ball, Tyrese, AZ, Barrington Levy, Carl Thomas, & Anthony Hamilton??

Think about it...

New Official Video from PHONTE for new single "So Help Me God":

New Official Video from PHONTE for new single "So Help Me God":


Phonte (formerly one-third of North Carolina's underground super-group Little Brother), kicked off 2018's 1st quarter with the superb release of his sophomore album 'No News Is Good News' in early March.  He now returns with the official visuals of his 1st single "So Help Me God".  The Chris Charles-directed clip finds Phonte rapping soon as he jumps out of bed & giving us a quick tour of his large Carolina home.  It ingeniously has a funny MTV Cribs-vibe & is edited well to look like one long uncut take; ending with him falling back in his swimming pool & a snuggling scene with his pet dog.  Check it out!

New Official Video from YOUNG BUCK for new single "Can't Lose":

New Official Video from YOUNG BUCK for new single "Can't Lose":


With recent talks teasing a possible Def Jam/G-Unit joint deal that might be in the works, Young Buck makes his visual return on his new single "Can't Lose", featuring Twanee.  It's a unexpected smooth change of pace for Young Buck, of what he calls his 'R&G' (Rhythm & Gangsta) style.  The Eif Rivera-directed video shows Buck introspectively walking down his neighborhood streets of Nashville, showcasing his local environment & people he knows.  "Can't Lose" also marks Young Buck's successful solo return to radio for the 1st time since his "U Ain't Goin' Nowhere" single in 2007.  Check it out!

New Official Video from PUSHA T for new single "If You Know You Know":

New Official Video from PUSHA T for new single "If You Know You Know":

One week after it's Spotify-only release, Pusha T drops his new visuals to the masses.  This Shomi Patwary-directed vid finds Pusha cruising a desert road top-down in a white Lambo, before being pulled over by police in a routine traffic stop and things get unnecessarily aggressive.  As the scene intensifies, the gun-toting officers' faces begin to morph demonically.  "If You Know You Know" is the lead-off single to Pusha T's 'Daytona' album from last May; that he recently just performed during his appearance of Jimmy Kimmel Live.  Check it out!

New Official Video from BIG BOI for new single "All Night":

New Official Video from BIG BOI for new single "All Night":

Just as Outkast-alum Big Boi finishes up the tail-end of his Fat Saxxx US Tour dates, he finally releases the visuals to his new global hit "All Night".  The video ushers in some feel-good weekend vibes, following a day in the life of a young man prepping for a special date that evening.  Big Boi humorously makes multiple cameos as supporting characters that meet & encourage the guy along the way.  Be on the lookout too for Big Boi as he's been casted in the reboot of 'Superfly', due out in mid-June.

New Official Video from THE BLACK EYED PEAS for new single “Ring The Alarm Pt. 1, 2, & 3”:

New Official Video from THE BLACK EYED PEAS for new single “Ring The Alarm Pt. 1, 2, & 3”:

The LA-based collective The Black Eyed Peas, who haven’t performed together since 2011, make their return on their newest video “Ring The Alarm Pt. 1, 2, & 3”.  It’s the 1^st single since Fergie’s recent departure from the group.  “Ring The Alarm” is driven by 3 distinct different sets of productions, and squeezes in a bizarre flip of Jack McDuff's jazzy sax from “Summertime” near the end – making this feels less global-experimental-electro, and more of a return to their grassroots underground hip-hop sound.  The video boosts woke rebellious tones; having each member dressed in revolution-commander gear fighting against an industrial goth army, and flashing clips of soldiers marching, Egyptian/Masonic symbols, golden fists, & a ski-masked woman (who isn’t Fergie) singing the hook.  Check it out!

New Official Video from JIM JONES for his new single "Gotta Play The Game" ft. YFN Lucci:

On the heels of Jim Jones riding some momentum lately; with Dipset reuniting at RapCaviar Live, Jones announcing a Dipset tour that should kick off in June, and releasing his newest project 'Wasted Talent' in mid-April - he drops off the video for his latest single "Gotta Play The Game".  Jim & guest feature YFN Lucci, show off jewelery and toss cash at the camera, while shutting down the VIP section with their crew & admiring lady party-goers.  This vid's visuals were co-directed by Jones himself & Shula The Don.

[FREEBIE SUNDAYS]: Static Major's PEN, Career Mix

[FREEBIE SUNDAYS]
{haven't done one of these in a while - this was partially inspired by my homies Nigel​ (for challenging me to look the credits up) & Brandon​ (for reminding me I haven't done a career mix in a long time}

For music collectors out there...
I'd like to welcome yall to our newest download pack,
The "STATIC MAJOR'S PEN" CAREER MIX, clocking in at over 6-hrs & 27-mins! Static, whose real name is Stephen E. Garrett, was an R&B singer, songwriter, ghostwriter, & producer from Louisville, KY - and founding member of the group PLAYA. After his group was signed to Def Jam and they released their debut album 'Cheers 2 U', he began working closely with & learning from producer Timbaland, so much so, that he became one of Tim's in-house reference singers & songwriters. He gained his 1st big career breakthrough in co-producing & co-writing Ginuwine's Platinum-hit "Pony". Since then he became a frequent writer for both Timbaland & Magoo and Aaliyah, even penning his 1st #1 for her, with "Try Again". By 2000, he branched off more into rap and aimed to write & make hooks for legends like Jay-Z, DMX, & Nas. In 2008, he co-wrote his first rap #1 hit with Lil Wayne on "Lollipop", and became instrumental in writing a bulk of radio hits for Pretty Ricky. That same year, during the recording of his own solo album, he unfortunately died young unexpectedly at just 33, from complications during surgery to treat an autoimmune disorder. In a career that only spanned 13 years where he mostly stayed behind the scenes, his wealth & song-credits seem to be respected only by true industry insiders, but he managed to write hits for a who's who of bigger R&B artists. He was definitely talented, ahead of his time, & deserved alot more hype they he received while alive. This mix is my research & testament to him, containing all singles of his & his group's, as well as every larger song he ghostwrote, co-wrote, and/or produced for others. I've attached a graphic of the tracklist & the download LINK is below, so please check it out & enjoy!!! 
 

 
DOWNLOAD LINK:  hXXp://uberupload.net/5543ebf6562fc5d23d5a3c654aa035da/Static_Major_s_PEN_MIX.zip

(Please remember to replace the "XX" with "tt", to download correctly.)

New Official Video from STYLES P for his new single "Heat of the Night":

Here are the brand new visuals for the 1st single "Heat of the Night" from Styles' recent album 'G-Host'.  In true Ghost fashion, this Benji Filmz-directed video is a testament to his raw & gritty brand of hip-hop... with a bulk of the clips being he & his LOX comrades rhyming in the dark bridge-side, silhouetted against the iconic NY skyline, with occasional studio footage sprinkled throughout.  Check it out!

New Official Video from JUICY J for his new single "Choke Hold"

The Three 6 Mafia-founding, Memphis-vet, Juicy J returns for more club-chaos with the new video "Choke Hold", produced by $uicideboys.  This is the 3rd single from his Jan-2018 mixtape 'ShutDaFukUp'.  This CatchRec-directed vid has a gritty vintage vibe - with it's grainy, VHS-styled, footage of a secret garage; scenes of his crews' chains & tattoos; and blood-dripping stereos.  It's turn-up music but brings that deranged darkness too, that I miss from old 90s-Three 6 Mafia music.  Check it out!

New Official Video from KXNG CROOKED for his new single "Traintracks".

Today we return with a video to the new socially-charged single "Traintracks" from Long Beach-emcee KXNG CROOKED aka Crooked I, off his latest studio album 'Good Vs. Evil II: The Red Empire".  This song's powerful visuals are a short film directed by Edwin Escobar, rapped & narrated by KXNG CROOKED, telling the tragic story through the eyes of a young boy who sees his family ripped apart due to a racially-motivaed crime in 1932, and how the experience has followed him into adulthood.  Check it out & lemme know how you feel about it!!

New Official Video from TWISTA for his new single "Stackin' Paper".

The speedy Twista's been relatively quiet on the music-front over the past year or so. Today he’s back with his new single "Stackin' Paper" from his 2017 indie-release 'Crook County'.  Director Gravitii Films has plenty of ladies in sexy swimwear, with the Chi-town vet breaking out the Rolls Royce and chilling around his lavish mansion, while counting his cash.  Check it out!

New Official Video from ONYX for new-old single "Wut U Gonna Do?".

Now that they are back on US tour, we finally get visuals to the "new"-old single "Wut U Gonna Do?", which is off ONYX's 2014 indie LP 'Turndafucup'.  Just good old-fashioned grimy NY hip-hop, getting a 'live' video collage treatment ... containing clips of them performing on stage, studio footage, night-driving around NY city, their old school tour promo posters, & their "favorite party favors".  Also notable here, is that this video officially marks the 250th video job from underground rap director Myster DL.  Always good to hear & see ONYX records getting some love.  Check it out!

New Official Video for Major Lazer & Sean Paul's single "Tip Pon It".

A Major Lazer-assist leads to the return of Dancehall vet Sean Paul on their newest single "Tip Pon It".  Sean's one of the most recognizable voices and most successful, in crossover island music.  With it's synchy-moombahton flavor, thumping clubby bass plucks, & saucy reggae attitude - it's doubtful that anyone will be surprised if this jam becomes both a tropical radio hit & festival set favorite this upcoming season.  "Tip On It" comes hot on the heels of Sean's recent smash hits "Mad Love" with David Guetta & the platinum-selling "No Lie" featuring British singer Dua Lipa; and continues his latest streak of fusing together his brand of Jamaican dancehall with international electro-pop.  It's unique video takes it even further by presenting Sean in a "larger than life" stature.  Check it out!

DOC J'S OFFICIAL YEAR-END BEST MUSIC

Aight boys & girls:

In closing the chapter of 2017 - here's my thoughts & rankings of my personal favorite MUSIC releases of the year.  Check it out, like it, share it, reply, comment, and if you'd like to - argue with me.  And if you disagree, lol... these are MY lists.  All jokes aside though, hopefully you might find a few new artists to discover & listen to.  Let's see what 2018 brings us!

PS - And if you would: also check out the Year-End Article of my friend, homie, associate, alum (and occasional rival, lol) Slin-K @ http://myperspectivemusic.blogspot.com/2018/02/best-and-worst-0f-2017.html.  He's definitely another talented & skilled journalist... who just can't help finding ways to debate against me.  :)