Li Li Nicols Draft Day Promo Video

Draft Day

Li Li Nicols covers Drake's Draft Day as an intro on her Dec. 27th Review EP. Here is the Promo Video shot by Romaine Period. We get a sneak peek inside of Li Li Nicols life and her style as an artist, before she drops an Official Mixtape titled "DAG" (Dreams, Ambition, Goals). Li Li Nicols is originally from New Orleans, but relocated due to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She currently lives in Atlanta. To check out the FULL version of Draft Day and to stream the entire Dec 27th Review go to https://soundcloud.com/lilinicols/sets/dec-27th-review-1

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Tyler Hotel - How Are You Doing

Tyler Hotel 

James Tyler’s is a Chicago based solo artist, and he has recently released his long awaited new album titled "How Are YOU Doing?" which he had been working on for almost a year. 

"I made this album to address a lot of things in my life that I was avoiding, friends were going in and out of hospitals, and family problems were arising. So I decided to tackle it head on by making a project about it, and during the process learned how to treat myself".

The project consists of 6 songs, and talks a lot about the mental, physical and emotional states of being alive. And after the release of HAYD, it is safe to say that he is more alive than ever. This is the biggest and most successful addition to his career and he couldn't be happier with both it, and all the love and support he is getting.

Link to album: https://soundcloud.com/foreignsubstance/sets/how-are-you-doing
Twitter: @TylerHotel

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/foreignsubstance

Tyler, The Creator - Cherry Bomb Review

Cherry Bomb 

Cherry Bomb is the fourth album for rapper, Tyler The Creator. Although the odd future camp has been M.I.A from the hip hop industry, they definitely understand how to remain relevant. As for the album I think it’s passable as a solid fourth album. The fourth albums are supposed to be more relaxed and less intense because as an artist this is the time to vacate, after all the years of long sleepless nights. Cherry Bomb is not a classic, but it's Tyler, and I give the album a 7 out of 10.  

Rihanna - American Oxygen (official video)

American Oxygen

Debuted earlier this month at the March Madness festival in Indianapolis, pop princess Rihanna now releases a scrutinizing video for American Oxygen. The video keeps your mind wondering if she’s promoting peace or other subliminal messages. Depicting various American struggles, political, and peace figures throughout the entire video, I believe in efforts to promote unity. This is a different style for Rihanna, and her fans love it, but then again who can dislike anything Ri Ri does. After a questionable video went viral, all eyes have been on Rihanna and this is a perfect way to silence the cocaine snorting rumors. Good job Ri I enjoyed the song and video.    

Tongues of Fire - Prayer Heels

Montez McCamish is his name, Blues is his Game, /and Tongues of Fire is the band name, a creative sound from the soul of a young man. The gut wrenching howling and hollering comes from the BLUES.

This young man is on the way to something different behind the craft of his work. 

Preaching the word threw the music that you hear without a cover, the truth in the world today and how he views it. McCamish is inspired by other great blues artist such as: Howlin Wolf, Little Richard, B.B king, Al Green, Screaming Jay Hawkins, Big Moma Thornton, Mr. Pitiful, John Lee Hooker, Betty Lavette and many more. Youtubers love his most recent video “Prayers Heels,” describing the song as unique and inspirational. Gospel is on the lookout for Montez McCamish.  

Gyasi Clothing Conscious Fashion

GYASI

Dakari Gyasi Thurmon is the CEO Gyasi clothing. Gyasi Clothing is linked in with Dakari project foundation for inner city and rural area kids as well. When an individual purchases any clothing a portion of the proceeds goes back to support the foundation.  Dakari also has his own entertainment company called Gyasi entertainment. Dakari is 22 years old and has a big vision. He wants to see people wear clothing that has substance and meaning. Gyasi is conscious clothing in a stylish fashion..

GYASI CLOTHING WAS NOT ONLY INSPIRED BY DAKARI’S PEER’S BUT HIS FAMILY PLAYS A HUGE PART IN SUPPORTING GYASI CLOTHING. DAKARI HAS ALWAYS WANTED TO SEE PEOPLE GROW AND HAVE SUBSTANCE IN LIFE. USING GYASI WHICH IS HIS MIDDLE NAME HAS A SPECIAL MEANING BEHIND IT AND IT BRINGS BACK THE CULTURAL SIDE OF INDIVIDUALS. GYASI CLOTHING MIGHT NOT CHANGE THE WHOLE WORLD BUT IT WILL IMPACT MANY PEOPLE THAT UNDERSTAND THE QUALITY OF GROWING AS A PERSON, AND BEING THAT “WONDERFUL ONE”.

“A INDIVIDUAL WITHOUT A VISION IS ALREADY DEAD”-ROLENA THURMON

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Young Thug Barter VI Stream The Album (Review)

Young Thug just took to his Instagram a little while ago to reveal the release date and artwork for his highly anticipated Carter VI album.

Going shirtless in front of a red backdrop, while the words Carter VI are coming from... for the cover, Thugger also wrote the caption “4/17”, indicating that the project will be dropping in only 10 days from now on the 17th. Am I the only one who finds this cover art sightly disrespectful? Yes, I could be over analyzing the art work, but placing the name right there seems like this is yet another shot at Lil Wayne, saying "F U" and "Suck this." However that's only my opinion. We're anxious to hear the Carter VI with all the Cash Money controversy going on, we will finally hear Thugger's invovlement hopefully.

Stay tuned for the tracklist and review for the Cater VI Thugger version lol.

(Update) Due to legal manners Young Thug has changed the name of the Carter VI to the Barter VI. I think that's a dumb ass name, but hey I guess you have to do what you gotta do. I would've chosen to switch around the name like; the six carter, six C, the arter, something like that, but I guess.

Barter 6 Review

After all of the controversy generated by the original title of the album, here is the Barter 6. Thugger displays his usual sound followed by catchy hooks. I can definitely hear the album being played in every club in Atlanta as well as throughout the US. Most of the production was by London on da track, an Atlanta favorite. I'm sure that Thugger satisfied all of his fans with the Barter 6, by not conforming to any other sound. As for me, this is not particularly my choice of music with the exception of a few of Thugger past hits such as: Stoner and Life Style. However I did enjoy the "With That" and "Check" from the Barter 6 and for that reason I give the album a solid 6. 

Tinashe Review Amethyst Crystal Conscious

The Conscious Truth 

Amethyst

For those of you interested in actually knowing about these crystals, which seem to be popping up over the web, here you are. Amethyst is the birth stone for the zodiac sign Aquarius. Crystals are used for several purposes to benefit the mind and body. Crystallization is a metaphysics that are scientifically proven to help relieve stress off of the brain and body. These beautiful healing crystals are also known for bringing clarity of the mind to the owner. Amethyst in particular means spiritual growth and protection. By wearing or using Amethyst crystals, you can become more in tune with your own feelings and get to know your inner self on a much deeper level. It is a gemstone which can bring you calmness, inner peace and is thought to heighten your natural intuition. 

Citrine

Amethysts are known for their ability to reduce addictive traits. The name amethyst is derived from the ancient Greek word “amethustos”, which translates to “not drunk”.  Goblets made of amethyst or in the color purple were used to hinder inebriation. Today, amethysts are used in alternative healing practices for reducing addiction to alcohol, drugs, sex, shopping and a number of other afflictions. Amethyst healing properties can relieve pain and swelling throughout the body by calming the nervous system. Amethyst is well known for having a positive affect against insomnia and nightmares. By placing an amethyst crystal under your bed, you can dispel nightmares and encourage lucid dreaming. For those of you, who think I'm crazy right now, please be open to my thoughts and expression. I do not own the stone Amethyst, but I do own other crystals such as; clear quartz, citrine, black tourmaline, and tiger's eye. With my person experience with the crystals I found accuracy with everything stated. However what you believe in your mind is your destiny. 

Trend or Awareness 

I'm not sure if Tinashe is conscious or simply promoting the conscious trend, but I thought I'd speak on the mixtape. I enjoyed the RnB natural sound that she gives us on the tape, and the features balanced the Amethyst out. I am not a fan of Tinashe, but not because I don't enjoy her music, but because I never really gave her a chance. I've heard great reviews about her debut album Aquarius, and I listened to like one song off of the tape. So I decided to test her out with Amethyst, because the name caught my attention, and I see a lot of potential. No this is not the greatest or even the most memorable tape of all time, but it’s a nice continuance to a growing career. I rate the tape 4 of 5! Overall I enjoyed the songs on Amethyst.