I can't see the sun through this lingering gray cloud. Why won't it move? And when did it get here? Today everything just felt like it was moving in slow motion: paying my bill at the grocery store, answering that unwanted phone call, turning off the TV, all of it. Like one slow funeral procession. It's obviously nice out, kids are in the street. But all I see is this damn cloud. And all I hear
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My Life Sounds Like: Amel Larrieux - Make Me Whole
Video: AB The Producer feat. XO, Pro'Verb & Lyriciss - GO HARD
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Check out the latest video from the DMV's own Sound-Savvy's Spotlight Artist Lyriciss Flowz! This joint appears on his latest mixtape, The Day Job available for download now, and highly recommended for my hip-hop heads out there. The video is shot in the area where Lyriciss and I both hail from, our nation's capital. Lyriciss is definitely on the rise and if this is your first time hearing of him
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New Music from MIMS - Bread N' Butta
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I'll admit, I wasn't a huge fan of MIMS with his first release. This Is Why I'm Hot was indeed a hot jam for the Summer of '07, but there was very little follow-up. However, his new content is sounding pretty nice in my platinum headphones! Bread N' Butta is the second single from MIMS' forthcoming sophomore album entitled Guilt, set to hit stores April 7th. It features a sample from The
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Drake - Uptown (Feat. Bun B & Lil' Wayne) (Chopped & Skrewed By DJ Swift)
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First and foremost, i'd like to give a big shoutout to Mack for welcoming me into the Sound-Savvy Community. This actually has been in the works for a min. But its just the first phaze of something very epic.Im'a make this intro as brief as possible. Ive been djing online on various websites for the past 1 and half years or so (Hip-Hop Universe, Crackmuzik are the most notable). And I mainly
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Huey feat. Pleasure P - T.H.U.G. Love
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Oh come on... why does everyone have to be a thug? This comin from the same dude that had the girls pop lockin and droppin it. One-hit wonder? Yeah, we're thinkin the same thing. Now is it just me, or is this a complete rip of Mrs. Officer from Lil Wayne featuring Bobby Valentino? And come on, who really believes Pleasure P is a thug? Anyway, the moderate success of Pop, Lock and Drop It from
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Fabolous feat. The Dream - Throw It In The Bag
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When you find a formula that works, you stick with it! Such is the case with Fabolous and The Dream. They've recorded almost enough songs together to have their own album and they still keep bringin some heat to the game. Throw It In The Bag is presumably the first single from Loso's Way, the fifth album from Fab. Tricky produced this cut and Dream knocks the hook outta the park. I'm definitely
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Jadakiss feat. Swizz Beatz & OJ Da Juiceman - Who's Real
This is a pretty hot joint! Swizz Beatz brings a hot instrumental, and Jadakiss is always a beast on the lyrics. We've all been there - the inevitable separation of real from the fake. Every once in a while you gotta stop and take inventory and then kick those fake asses out of your life. Real recognize real, and there's no place for the unfamiliars. Who's Real is a cut off Jada's forthcoming 3rd
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20,000 HITS AND COUNTING!!!
With the most significant milestone just around the corner, I'll keep this one short and sweet. I want to thank you... the readers for being the fuel for Sound-Savvy's fire. Today, we've reached an amazing feat: 20,000 unique hits! On top of that, our monthly hit count is breaking new ground and getting higher and higher each month, and it's all because of you! From the bottom of my heart,
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Day 26 vs. Cassie - Must Be Love
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I KNEW something sounded familiar when I heard Cassie's "new" song last week. I originally came across Must Be Love last year. I had my iPod on random this morning and the song began to play. To my surprise, a guy started singing, and then it hit me: Day 26 had recorded this first! So take a listen to both versions of Must Be Love. Cassie's version has gotten mixed reactions - some love it, some
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Sound-Savvy Goes One-on-One with Melanie Fiona
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There's a new wave of artists on the way up, and Melanie Fiona is a name that you'll definitely want to know. Fresh off her stint as the opening act for Kanye West's European leg of the Glow In The Dark Tour, Melanie spoke one on one with Sound-Savvy about her performance experience, her upcoming debut album The Bridge, and she leaves a VERY SPECIAL message for you, the Sound-Savvy audience!
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Video: Brutha - She's Gone
Aight, so here's the deal. I like Brutha, I really do... And for what it is, they're album is decent, but it is by no means the best it could be (you can read my review to find out why). They sounded better singing live on the show than they do on the album. But alas, I digress. Let's get to the point. This really is one of the better songs on the album, very mature in content and it's one of the
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Monday's Motivation Muzik: Kirk Franklin - Brighter Days
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It's raining... doesn't that put a damper on the day? And what's worse, it's Monday... so that means a damper on the whole week, right? WRONG! The point? Rain and darkness in your life only lasts for a while, the sun will ALWAYS shine again. Today's Motivation Muzik isn't about religion or what God(s) you choose to serve. It's about knowing that whatever you're going through is only temporary,
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Ashanti - The World
I feel like I'm listening to an American Idol contestant whenever Ashanti sings... it has good parts and bad parts, but it's just 'okay' for me. That's how I feel about this song. I wish I could just pull the plug on her music career sometimes, sit her down and just say "Hey, this really ain't for you." Thankfully, this isn't set to appear on any upcoming projects by Ashanti, so it's just kinda
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Video: Fat Joe Feat. Akon - One
Check out the first single from Fat Joe's ninth album, Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E. 2) set to hit stores on April 7. Akon is featured on the hook, and the song overall is aight, nothing amazing. I'm really getting annoyed with Akon on EVERYTHING. It'd be great if he could switch up his style, but he sounds the same on every record! This is a good look for Joey Crack though, who's career
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Tank - Aint Giving Up
Mack: Shouts to BShepJr for postin' this! Here's my thing about Tank: he puts out great singles like this, but his albums are always lacking! I'm really diggin' this joint - vocally, lyrically and on this Underdogs track (glad to see they're still around)! Ain't Giving Up is a track from Tank's upcoming 4th album entitled All Night, due out in the Spring. On a more positive note, he has improved
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Johnta Austin - If I Was
If I had one wish in music this year, it'd be for Johnta Austin to FINALLY release an album!! Everything that's leaked is absolute hotness. Add If I Was to that list. Why do women stick with the guy who won't respect them and dogs them out? If you had a REAL man, you'd know the real meaning of happiness. Johnta Austin is the king of R&B underground releases, and I'm sure he's written a song or
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Elliott Yamin's New Single: Fight For Love
For him to have been 3rd place on season 5 of American Idol, Elliott Yamin has definitely been a standout of all the idols. Fight For Love is the first official single from Yamin's sophomore album, due out in May. I'm really diggin this joint, co-written by Johnta Austin and Elliott brings it home on the vocals. If you were feelin One Word, you'll definitely like this one. Let me know what ya
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New Music: Cassie feat. Diddy - Must Be Love
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I'm not in love with this song, but it's not a total waste either. When it comes to Cassie, I'm really just indifferent. She doesn't move me. It's difficult to like anything she sings unless it's over a hot beat (i.e. Official Girl, oh how I loved that!) Cassie serves a purpose - what that purpose is, I haven't quite figured out, but she's in the industry for a reason, if for nothing more than to
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New Music: Day 26 - I'mma Put It On Her
With the second single from their sophomore album, Day 26 takes it to the clubs. With an infectious hook and a kickin' ass beat the fellas are ready to entice the ladies. Yung Joc and Diddy step in to add that extra edge to the track. Yung Joc, does the track some justice... Diddy, ehhh not so much, especially with all the shameless 'Ciroc' plugs (fine liquor, I might add). Even beyond the raps
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New Music: Rick Ross feat. The Dream - I Really Want
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After appearing on The Dream's smash remix for Rockin' That Shit, Rick Ross releases his track with the Dream: I Really Want. I guess one hit record deserves another, and that's exactly what this is. Produced by The Dream's longtime collaborator Tricky Stewart, this joint features a clever sample of a Evelyn "Champagne" King's 1982 disco-dance hit Love Come Down. Check this song out on Ross'
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