Toronto has garnered quite a reputation for itself in churning out a few musical charmers, what with their Pied Piper, Drake, leading the way for the better part of the decade now. Since then, the T Dot has borne pseudo-crooners of the same ilk in PARTYNEXTDOOR, Tory Lanez, and Majid Jordan. The latter of which […]
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Michael from The Wire is on to some buzz worthy projects as of late – better known as r&b singer Mack Wilds, he can be seen in Adele’s latest music video for her hit, “Hello,” and also on VH1’s The Breaks. Drawing inspiration from his time filming The Breaks, Mack presents us with a nostalgic trip […]
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In the internet era, it is very easy for “creative” things to catch a huge ephemeral wave, then fade, or on the other hand, become overlooked completely. Rarely is there a nice in-between where products are digested and valued on their own merit. Inglewood native SiR’s debut LP, Seven Sundays, is one of those creative products that […]
Read moreTo live up to a mononymous standing in music, an artist usually has to have built up an iconic status and legendary catalog to boot. Such criteria holds true when thinking of the Stings, Madonnas, Princes, Stevies, Beyonces, Janets and Michaels of the world. The impact one name can make on a whole culture can be referenced to […]
Read moreWhether she was singing right to you in your Sony Discman, mesmerizing you with her fly dance moves on the MTV Jams Countdown or simply breaking your neck as she walked down the street in her baggy overalls with the Tommy boxers peeking out, a Baby Girl is undeniable in relevance and impact. In honor […]
Read moreAnother Canadian rapper is making waves this week, hopefully this guy wont be involved in any Twitter beef, at least for now. Toronto rapper, Tory Lanez, released a new single that has a 90’s nostalgia vibe all over it. At first, the beginning melody got you thinking this is going to be another slow jam. […]
Read moreLast night SONOS Studio and Pandora Radio joined forces to put together an unforgettable evening with r&b chart-topper, Miguel. Guests were treated to a dynamic affair that featured an intimate live set from Miguel, showcasing in full his charismatic, mood-setting presence and immense musical talent. Miguel’s successful musical catalog was on full display as he performed hit after […]
Read moreThe OVO Sound-repped duo, Majid Jordan just released a track with Drake entitled, “My Love,” with it showcasing the tremendous sound of synergy between smooth r&b and deep house that they’ve grown a respectable reputation for performing. Majid Jordan is following up on the success of their previous project, A Place Like This, which deftly blurred genre lines […]
Read moreRed Bull’s famed Sound Select series made its way to the City of Angels last night and showcased a ton of talent as Bilal, Thurz and Oddience hit the stage at the landmark club, The Echo. We were on hand to experience the tremendous line up and vibed out to all of the eclectic and […]
Read moreJhene Aiko surprised fans with her unexpected drop of her newest single, “Living Room Flow”. The bedroom (or wherever else actually) joint puts Jhene’s signature sensuality on full display with a Fisticuffs beat that’s a certified baby maker. So if hot and bothered is the level you’re trying to get at, then click through and […]
Read moreThere are two things in the modern world that I still find overwhelming. The first thing is the volume of music that I have to continuously sift through, whether I’m digging through crates or browsing the internet. Erykah Badu got me down to a science when she sang “Analog girl in a digital world,” because […]
Read moreJust released, the visual for William Bell’s modern interpretation of his classic, “I Forgot To Be Your Lover”, featuring the one and only Snoop D-O-Double-G. In the video we get to catch a behind the scenes look at the song being recorded in-studio as well as some dope footage of its live performance at this […]
Read moreHip-hop would cease to exist without soul music, and that should go without saying. In homage to the genre and those that made it legendary, filmmaker and director Martin Shore’s”Take Me to the River” documentary (that premiered at the 2014 SXSW Film Festival) aims to expose the creative process between a handful of award-winning Memphis and […]
Read moreWith the BET Awards being recently held in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles for another year, so came another edition of the fan-fest that was the BET Experience 2014. Boasting a lineup of activities that showcased the tons of talent that were in town for the awards, the Experience was an all-senses affair […]
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Having sold millions of albums worldwide and even lending her talents to television and movies, teen sensation turned full fledged R&B songstress, JoJo, really doesn’t need much of an introduction. With a body of work that epitomizes youthful success, JoJo is an artist that we can count on to always deliver with quality. And that’s […]
Read moreThe Friday Five is back again to save your ears from anything less than stellar. I mean, when you got some classic Capone-N-Noreaga, Killa Cam, and Clipse smackin’ the wack right outta your earholes, then I must ask – ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?! If this is exactly what you want – which I’d be hard-pressed […]
Read moreAnchoring the Dilla themed month for The Friday Five will be a selection of some of my favorite R&B/Soul-styled Dilla joints. It’s only natural to complete the cypher with Jay Dee music that goes beyond the borders of hip-hop, as it highlights the versatility, finesse, and pure genius that he contributed to music. So click […]
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The most unlikely duos tend to make the dopest music together: from Outkast to James Blake and Chance the Rapper, the melding of the minds can be a beautiful thang. Forming a yin of choice beats and eclectic stylings to a yang of lyrical flows and buttery soul, Fly Moon Royalty is one duo personifying […]
Read moreGet ready to flip your mundane Thursday night from a swagless Steve Urkel status to a leveled up Stefan Urquelle situation by coming through to reFresh! In partnership with the fam over at TrakLife Radio we will be throwing the freshest 90’s themed party that’s guaranteed to have all in attendance catching the feels of […]
Read moreLast week Sonos Studio played host to a Q&A session with the ever dapper crooner Mayer Hawthorne. The discussion was centralized around all things vinyl records, with the still very active crate digger and artist formerly known as DJ Haircut waxing poetic on a subject that he holds quite near and dear to him. Such […]
Read moreA brand new year and a brand new Friday Five. Trust it’s still the only playlist you need to clock you out of reality and activate your weekend properly. So with the first Friday Five of 2014, just follow familiar protocol and proceed to turn the volume up and let your worries down. Cheers to […]
Read moreLook, right now you’re probably reading this while on winter break, vacation, or admittedly have mentally clocked out from your job. We feel you. With the holidays right around the corner, sometimes it’s good to just decompress, chill, relax, and cool out before the chaos that you might have to deal with through last minute […]
Read moreNews of actor Paul Walker’s tragic and untimely death shocked fans and friends the world over this past weekend. Having been significantly affected by the loss of the talented actor as well, RZA linked with vocalist Will Wells for a tribute track, “Destiny Bends”. Walker and RZA met on the set of the film Brick […]
Read moreFresh off the release of their latest chart-topping album, the Robert Glasper Experiment completed the final date of their “Black Radio 2” tour in Los Angeles. Giving a non-stop, electrifying performance, it’s hard to believe that the RBX is only a 4-piece band. With a healthy mix of original music, hip-hop and r&b covers, and […]
Read moreWoke up on the wrong side of the bed today? Late to work because today’s traffic was more horrendous than usual? Stressing over finals? Mad that they ran out of your size in those kicks you’ve been eying and saving up for? About to flip a table because you were outbid at the very last […]
Read moreThere’s a ton of dope, new music out there and although it’s a pretty daunting task to keep up with every new release or every joint that pops up on your Soundcloud feed, this week’s five is a pretty good starting point. We’ve got a little bit of everything consisting of that new new from […]
Read moreThe new video for Jhene Aiko’s song with Childish Gambino, “Bed Peace”, draws inspiration from the Bed-In for Peace movement started by John Lennon and Yoko Ono back in 1969 as a way to peacefully demonstrate their opposition to the Vietnam War. In Jhene and Bino’s case, they’re just protesting a bad case of the […]
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THE 5TH ELEMENT MAGAZINE 