Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Top Albums of 2014

Top 10 Albums of 2014

  1. U2 - Songs of Innocence 

    You ever heard of an album that you can just feel in your spirit? Songs of Innocence will be that album for you.  Released on September 9, 2014, Songs of Innocence's topped the charts worldwide. 
  2. Ed Sheeran - X 

    If you don;t know then now you should know of Ed Sheeran.  X released on June 20, 2014, debuting at #5 on Billboard, receiving amazing reviews from critics worldwide. I love the album! X displays true relate-able emotions, the beauty of this album has the ability to make you shed tears. Trust me I know!    
  3. Hozier - Hozier

    Iris rock star Hoizer voiced his lyrical ability with his self title album Hozier. Released on September 19, 2014 Hozier debuted at #2 on Billboard. Great album so unique! Hozier announced Take Me To Church as the lead single from the album. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Hozier's highest-charting single in the U.S. to date.
  4. J. Cole - 2014 Forest Hill Drive

    "You Ain't The God, Cole the God." Strong words set for a such a Cole album. Haha that's a double entredre, but yes, J. Cole released a monster hip hop album on December 9, 2014. Within less than a month of the 2014 Forest Hill's release, the album has sold over 300,000 copies.


  5. Pharrell Williams - G.I.R.L

    On March 3, 2014, the release of GIRL album solidified that this was Pharrell year. The leading single Happy stormed across the world as all ages and ethnicity enjoyed the song. Being main judge on the hit show, the voice, and having the single Happy featured on many movies. Pharrell is the "Man of the Year."

    School Boy Q - Oxymoron

  6. Speaking of Man of the year, TDE's star, Schoolboy Q made his mark this year with the release of Oxymoron on February 25, 2014. Featuring label mate Kendrick Lamar, Oxymoron had no problem debuting at #1 on Billboard. Earning Schoolboy Q Grammy Nominations, Nice Work!

    Jhene Aiko - Souled Out
  7. Jhene Aiko knows how to start a career off right! Souled Out released on September 9, 2014 blew up the charts. She was hailed for this debut album. Owning her unique sound, we're looking forward to watch such a young career blossom.


    Michael Jackson - Xscape

  8. R.I.P to the King of Pop, and with the release of Xscape on May 13, 2014, he reclaimed his position. Debuting at #2 on Billboard, Xscape spoke the mind of others and himself. Such a critical time to lose such an influential person. Forever loved.


    Chris Brown - X
  9. "These girls ain't loyal," was the anthem of the year, hands down! Chris Brown released X his sixth album on September 16, 2014. What is a year without Chris Brown drama? Of course he's had a hell of a year being released from prison, the off and on between him and Karrueche, and the instagram/twitter blast. Chris Brown is entertaining, what will he do next?
  10. Nicki Minaj - The Pink Print 

    What away to begin Christmas Nicki! This year was filled with controversy between Nicki Minaj & Grand Hustle's Iggy Azaelia. Forbes crowned Iggy the leading female of hip hop, and well Nicki wasn't having that, proving she wasn't with the release of The Pink Print on December 12, 2014. Great album, if not the best from Minja, she's definitely stood her ground as the queen of hip hop!

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Chris Rock New Movie "Top Five" Review

Sick of Laughing


This hilarious, "not so funny" comedy definitely adds spark to the end of 2014. Rock plays Andre Allen, a troubled comedian who's tired of being exploited by the media. The film also stars Rosario Dawson, who plays Chelsea Brown, a NY Times Journalist. Rock in the movie wants the media to "take him seriously," and begins promoting a serious movie about the Haitian slave rebellion. The cameras follow Rock and Dawson, while she is interviewing him about his upcoming wedding. 
The film shows you a serious side of Rock, while maintaining his comical demeanor. I suggest that the film is loosely based on rapper Kanye West life, as Rock's character is marrying a reality star and their wedding is the center of the media's attention. The film brings much laughter with a nice serious balance, good job Chris Rock! Live L!ve gives you 5 stars. 

Top Five Trailer     

Monday, December 15, 2014

Li Li Nicols Dec. 27th Review NEW EP !!

Li Li Nicols Only The Beginning


Li Li Nicols reveals the cover art for her upcoming Ep Dec. 27th Review. The project includes 3 original tracks and cover Drake's Draft Day and 0-100. Receiving many positive reviews for her Draft Day cover, Li Li is an artist on the rise. 

The Ep will be released on soundcloud.com/horizonofficialmusic1
                                soundcloud.com/livelivesounds

Follow her journey on Instagram & Twitter @LiLiNicols 

The Tracklist includes:

  1. Draft Day
  2. Morning Thoughts
  3. 0-100
  4. Smoking Gas
  5. I Can't Breathe


Thursday, December 4, 2014

Lil Wayne Wants Out of Cash Money Records

Cash Money Or Cash Out



The above tweets shows a series of rants that rapper Lil Wayne, doesn't want to be a part of Cash Money Records any longer. Stating that the company has held is upcoming album Tha Carter V, while taking his creativity. This is shocking news as the rapper has been a part of the label since entering the music industry. Being that he's the CEO of Young Money which is a sub-label underneath Cash Money. This makes me wonder if he's only doing this for publicity. Only time will tell, because throughout all of the artist issues on the label Lil Wayne is the only artist to remain faithful to the company, passing on deals with Jay-Z, not branching off to his own direct label, and even being photographed kissing Birdman in the mouth. We will watch closely on this situation, because the outcome of this situation has the ability to alter the dynamics of the hip hop business. How so? Well, Drake has already separated himself from the label, Nicki Minaj adores Lil Wayne, meaning that once Lil Wayne leaves that there’s a strong possibility that Nicki will also. Drake, Wayne, and Nicki are the lead artist in Cash Money, and are the only artist with definite longevity inside of the music industry. If they leave I cannot see Cash Money lasting through the new music wave. With their downfall, this will open up the possibility for a new major label to come in affect.