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The SR Magazine Blog, Issue # 1.02 - Page 10
CONTINUING FROM PG.8 ------> TOP 8 ALBUMS WE LOVE & THE ARTIST YOU OUGHTA' KNOW! [FEATURED STORY.]
Words by: SR Magazine Staff.
So who came out on top? READ ON ---> To complete the list we collectively looked back on the artist that shine the most in our eyes.... You won't believe who we selected for the # 1 spot.... Trust, he's "Better than your favorite rapper admit it!" <--- [HINT] & so the list goes on.... READ ON--->#4. ALWAYS EVOLVING & KEEPING MUSIC ALIVE - R&B SUPERSTAR JOHN LEGEND.
Artist: John Legend
Album Title: Evolver. [2008.]
Record Label: Home School Records.
Critically acclaimed as one of the most compelling & important singer/songwriter of this generation -- Need i say more? He has sold more than 5 millions albums worldwide, fashion aficionados can't get enough of him, & is on a mission to end poverty.... He is John Legend. With all of the acclaim it would be easy for John to rest but he continue to push himself, always striving to break new musical ground.
"Some people have been making the same album for years and they don't really push the envelope, that's not me. Expect me to experiment. Expect me to always approach thHe proved he no ordinary R&B singer with his outstanding debut Get Lifted and he evaded the sophomore jinx with the classic album "Once Again." This time around on EVOLVER John kicks off the fun with the lead single "Green Light" featuring Andre 3000 [Outkast.] "I am a true Andre fan and he doesn't rap much any more so I was really happy he wanted to do this," says Legend, who leaves the piano behind on this synthesizer-driven track. "I knew he wouldn't have chosen to be on the song if it wasn't hot." says John. He turns a bit more seious with the social conscious anthem "If You're Out There." in which he debuted during the historic Democratic National Convention [August,2008] -- The song relfrects John's passion for social change.
e music in new and different ways." - John Legend.If you had asked me if i could retrospectively compare Jonh Legend to anyone of today's artist [Past & Present] you can't... he in a league of his own! Expect for John to have continue success on a world platform due to his amazing humanitarian efforst & sexy ass vocals!!Kudos to you John.#3. FROM BROKENHEARTED TO DEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN ----> THE COMEBACK OF 2008 -- R&B MEGASTAR BRANDY AKA BROCKA.
Artist: Brandy.
Album Title: Human
Record Label: Epic Records/Knockout Ent.
To say that she made a comeback is an understatement -- Reeling into 2009 on a mission to define what it means to be human is the multi-platinum selling artist Brandy & this time she's here to stay. After taking a 4 year break she has returned to the scene with a hot new album entitled "Human" featuring some of the best songs to date. The album has over 13 tracks that ranges from ballads to club bangers such as the fan favorite "1st & Love." -- It's time for all those wanna-be down singers to lay low... The queen of R&B has arrived."BRANDY HAS REALLY PAVED THE WAY FOR MOST EMERGING ARTIST OF THIS GENERATION. SHE IS TRULY AN ICON & ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE ARTIST OF OUR TIME!"Artist: T.I.
Being ranked as one the best-selling female artist in American History, proves that she's no rookie at what she does. Although the road thus far has been rough due to those damn internet down loaders!! -- Yea admit it, you're one of them too. Most recently releasing her current single "Long Distance" in which is doing pretty decent on the charts & definitely leaving the fans wanting more!"Being able to express myself and my journey through my music is a feeling I can't describe." -BrandyTeaming up with some of the hottest producers to date including longtime friend/producer Rodney Darkchild Jerkins for the hit lead single "Right Here [Departed.]" & many more, which makes her album a must have!!
Currently Brandy is on tour with recently announced dates overseas as well as her exclusive performance at this year's Milwaukee's PRIDEFEST* -- Check out her myspace page for updates. With a new TV show in the works via ABC, you haven't heard the last from your girl Moesha aka Brocka. Stay tuned.#2. STREET THUG... NO MORE! TURNING HIMSELF AROUND AND BECOMING AN INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR -------> HIP HOP STAR T.I. AKA TIP
Album Title: Paper Trail
Record Label: Grand Hustle Records.
There's no question why T.I. made the list.... Maybe one question, why he's number 2? You figure it out. -----> He deserves it, don't ya think? Ok I will admit this was a no brainer, when it came down to who was hot and who just isn't really doing it for us.... anymore that is. No point tended. T.I has successfully turned himself around and made himself into someone the entire world idolized .... You just can't get enough of his swagger! He is one the few artist really keeping real hiphop alive. What you don't agree? ---> READ ON.
Although he had a rough ending leading into 2009 with his pending jail date [May, 19th.] for when he was arrest for illegal gun(s) possession ... Haven't heard the story already?.. Where have you been? Get it together. With all of the charges against him he swallowed his pride and made the best of the situation with his new reality show in which he gives back to the kids of today who has the future of tomorrow in their hands! Need i say more? The man made a bad choice in his life but i guarantee you it's his last! --> Then again you may never know. "Presumably, while I'm there, I'll be able to strategically make my comeback." Says T.I. during an interview with MTV.
"YOU GOTTA GIVE THE MAN SOME CREDIT. HE IS REALLY MAKES CHANGES IN HIS LIFE & FOR THAT WE APPLAUD HIM. IS ALWAYS GOOD TO SEE SOMEONE TURNING THEIR LIFE AROUND. T.I HAS THE POTENTIAL TO COME OUT OF THERE STILL ON TOP -- BECAUSE HE'S THAT DAMN GOOD. PERIOD." - EJP.Having 3 hit singles to reached # 1 on the Billboard charts and multiple Grammy Awards -- Looks like the road ahead is far from being dead & gone! On his latest release entitled Paper Trail it features some of today's hottest artists including Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Kanye & more making this album an instant classic with hits such as" Whatever you like" & "Live you life" featuring Rihanna.
Through it all he survived and that's all that matters. He's already working on his comback album... Determined? Yes. Is he worth it? What do you think. HE'S THE KING OF THE SOUTH!#1. HE'S BEST TO EVER DO IT & THE BEST THAT EVER DID IT.... AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT HE'S SAYS ON HIS TRACK ----> WE THINK SO! ONE OF THE HOTTEST EMERGING INDIE-ARTIST TO DATE! RISING HIP HOP STAR MURS.
SR MAGAZINE'S FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH! [APRIL-MAY.]
Artist: MURS.
Album Title: MURS for President.
Record Label: Warner Bros. Records.
Hailing from L.A. this emerging talent is more than just your average rapper. Releasing his first single in 1993, from a self-released album by his first group 3 Melancholy Gypsies [3MG] -- MURS has appeared as a rapper on more than 20 records, EP's, & singles over a 7 year time period. Impressive huh? ---> READ ON.
Taking more of a thoughtful approach than gangster rappers MURS manage to say more about the corrosive cancer of the hip hop's gun culture than all of the thousands of columns that lavished on 50 cents bullet wounds. ----> The man speaks the truth."MURS IS THE TRUTH! HE IS ONE OF THOSE RAPPERS THAT WILL ALWAYS HAVE A TRUE FOLLOWING DUE HIS AMAZING SKILLS. DEFINITELY BE ON THE LOOK OUT BECAUSE HIS TIME IS COMING & SOONER THAN WE THINK!" - EJP
Now i know you all are questioning... Why is he number one? Because he is ---> Let's move on.
In 2006 MURS signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records and the rest was history. Most recently releasing his debut album under Warner Bros. entitled "MURS for President" which has been getting a lot of press on various blogs, sites, and radio stations throughout the U.S. -- The sky is the limit whwn it comes to his potential!
The album features the hit singles " Can it Be" & "The Science" as well as some of today's beloved artists including Snoop Dogg & Will.i.am making this album anything but a one hit wonder! Stay tuned as this gifted talent prepares to spread the love on his current promo-tour which is scheduled throughout the west coast with more dates to be announced.YOU SEE WE DID SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST!!
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