New Videos, Album Releases, & Music Chit Chatter

My two month hiatus is over and i'm back to do what I do best, which is bring brand new flavor to your ear. Its been a while, but a sista has been mucho busy trying to get her personal life in order while staying up to date with the latest in music.

So, lets get straight to the music biz.


My favorite male r&b group Ju-Taun has been crazy busy traveling from ATL to Philly and hitting up almost every major city promoting their latest album Love Changes Things, if you haven't copped it you need to download it quick on i-tunes, like right now. Don't sleep on true talent people! You can follow my boys on twitter www.twitter.com/jutaun.



Amerie released her latest album In Love & War yesterday. Honestly, I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, so i'll keep you posted on my thoughts about that project.


The beautiful and timeless artist Ayah released her new video In My Lifetime, which is a collaborative effort to promote awareness and funds for The Remix Project. The Remix Project is an urban youth initiative that supports, provides resources, and guides youth, ages 16-22, in identifying and reaching their career goals! So, make sure to check out this organization and support the youth.

Absolutely, love, love, love this song & video is simple and sweet.






BTW, Alicia i'm loving the leather jumpsuit topped off with the fresh Christian Louboutin pumps. Fierceeee!!!

Now, you know I wasn't going to fail to mention my man Jay-Z who recently released his highly anticipated video Empire State of Mind . Anyone who has ever had a whiff of the funky shish kabob, sewer, and hot dog aroma on the streets of New York City knows exactly what an Empire State of Mind is all about. Although I will forever be a beantown girl at heart I adore The Big Apple. Its just something about the vibe and energy of NYC. The concrete jungle just makes you want to grind, live, and love harder. Hov's video absolutely catches the essence of NYC, which is why Hov is the man in my book. I will continue to have this track on heavy rotation while I sing with my brush to AK's part in the morning as I get dressed for work.





-Nakia

Alicia Keys: New Single "Doesn't Mean Anything"

Two Days after she tore it up on stage with Jay-Z at the VMA's Alicia Keys releases her debut single, "Doesn't mean anything". The lyrics on this track are interesting especially with all of the rumored speculations about her love life and how my girl is a home wrecker and what not. Leave the woman alone!

Her voice on this track sounds very solemn, which is unlike the singer who usually sings with such conviction. Wonder who this song was written for... Maybe things have gone sore with Swizz and she's trying to reconcile with her ex boo Krucial Keys? Enough, of my attempt to be a gossip columnist. I think this track is nice and I can't wait to hear her new project.



This single will be available on iTunes Tuesday September 22.

If you missed Alicia Keys and Jay Perform "Empire State of Mind" on the VMA's here you go!

SAMSUNG AT&T SUMMER KRUSH PRESENTS MAXWELL

Tonight there was no throwing panties, ladies being serenaded on stage, or heavy bumping and grinding for the Maxwell show presented by Samsung AT&T Summer Krush tour at the House of Blues. Instead, there was light bumping and grinding for TV, long lines which snaked down Lansdowne street and impatient fans inside Fenway's House of Blues chanting, "Lets go Maxwell, lets go!" as they waited for the sexy soul singer to hit the stage. Inside the HOB it was packed with hundreds of lucky winners who were granted free access into a private taping of Maxwell performing live for the Jimmy Kimmel Show airing this Friday evening on ABC at 12:05am EST.

A couple of hours before the show Maxwell twittered to Beantown fans, "BOSTON thank you in advance for the ridiculous line you all done started around the block at the House Of Blues....."

The holy ghost was no where to be found as the Pentecostal raised soul singer Maxwell sung his heart out on stage for local Beantown fans and Jimmy Kimmel viewers. The Brooklyn native revealed some intimate information to the crowd about his childhood admitting that he was once a Boston resident for about a year until his home burnt down and forced his family to move back to New York City quick, fast, and in a hurry. Hmm... Wonder what complex housed his Pretty Wings?

Maxwell is definitely a crowd pleaser and teaser singing old skool and new tracks "Bad Habit", "Stop the world", "Pretty Wings", "Fortunate" and of course "Woman's Work". As always this show was strictly for the ladies and their men who like the Red Sox wanted to score a home run with the screaming femme fans in the audience.

Tonight's show was part of the third annual Samsung AT&T Summer Krush concert series, an exclusive music tour featuring well-known musical acts, designed to provide attendees with private concerts and the opportunity to experience the slim-designed Samsung JACK(TM) mobile phone, which was given out to a few lucky concert attendees.

Overall, the show was short and sweet leaving Maxwell tunes lingering in the minds and hearts of pleased fans...

To see what town Maxwell will hit up next just check out his site!

Sundays Best: New Track Jay-Z OFF THAT

A lot of Twitter peeps and the entire web world have mixed feelings about Jay-Z's new track "Off That" featuring Drake.

"JAY-Z CLEARLY THE BEST RAPPER ALIVE... i wish he would have some better hits like he used to.... :/," says Twitter user ThaeBaeddest.

"Dammit...I was anticipating this album, but between this and "Run This Town"...shitty at best. Most verses are plain nonsense and songs sound as commercial as ever!! Minus D.O.A. anyways(NO ID's production complimented Jay beautifully) What was the point of even having Drake on that track? I was at least hoping he skewed my opinion of him and dropped some substance, rather than the watered down stuff i'd heard before this, " says Allhiphop.com user CaptainBackSlap.

Ouch!



Simmer down Twitter and All Hip Hop peeps, simmer down. I'm actually feeling this track. Music lovers what about evolution?
Everything in life has to evolve and that includes music people! I think we are so afraid of change that we can't appreciate growth and unique sounds, objects, and etc because we are so use to watered down artistry. If every track on this album sounded like Blueprint I or II folks would complain about Hov not stepping out of the box. Well, FYI Jay-Z is the box! And like his woman Bey he can do whatever the heck he pleases as long as his same remains Shawn Carter his true fans will still love him. I'm excited about September 11, which symbolizes change for America and Jay's album being dropped on that day symbolizes an attack (in a good way) and bold moves in the hip-hop industry. So, whether or not this track makes the final cut on Blueprint III one thing is for sure... Jay-Z's album is the most anticipated and probably will be one of the hottest albums of 2009.




So, leave your comments and let me know what you think about "Off That" featuring Canada's finest Drizzy.


Run This Town

Sunday's Best: Beantown's Own LaNeah

MJB's protege LaNeah is a woman on the move with a hot, timeless, and classic sound and surprisingly she is from my neck of the woods Massachusetts. Yes, she is a beantown girl at heart rockin the mic to Hov's beats underneath the wing of the queen of hip-hop and r&b. LaNeah is signed to Matriarch / Interscope records which Mary is the HBIC of. LaNeah's musical vibe was absolutely Love @ first sound. Hearing her debut single "Screaming My Name" just made me want to grind harder and I fiend for more of her music and proclaim her as this week's Sunday's Best.

Listen, Watch, & Enjoy!




LaNeah's sound is hot right? Told ya! In addition, her grind and hustle to make it to the top is very inspirational. She is also a heavy writer in the game and her most recent work was Kanye's "Love Lockdown". Keep it locked on MSOA to find out more updates and info on LaNeah because she is indeed a Slept On Artist that you should keep your eye on...

Follow LaNeah on Twitter! Twitter.com/TheRealLaNeah
Oh yeah, you can follow me too! Twitter.com/kiawriter

Sunday's Best: Rock The Bells Review

Yesterdays Rock The Bells concert in Mansfield/Boston Massachusetts was packed with screaming fans, loud music, crazy emcees rocking the mic, and the potent smell of ganja filled air.
Although, I missed more than half of the show I arrived just in time to hear Big Boi sing, "Kryptonite" from the parking lot as my guest and I speed walked towards Will Call to pick up our tickets.

Once I entered Comcast Center there were mobs of people with hip-hop influenced attire on, socializing and trying to find their way back to their seats before the next performer hit the stage. When I finally reached my assigned seat I was greeted by a few Rock The Bells goers sucking on cancer sticks, which were disgustingly unbearable to inhale, so my friend and I debated with the ushers and upgraded our seats 12 rows forward.

After a quick intermission and a clearer view of the stage Queensbridge's own Nas hit the stage performing the classic tune "The world is yours" which had true hip-hop fans going crazy. As my friend and I raised our fist in the air screaming to "My president is black" we peeped our surroundings we realized that we were the only folks jamming to that tune until "Made you look" and "Got ur self a gun" came on and then to our surprise hundreds of fans decided that they wanted to raise their guns in the air to some of Nas's most ignorant tracks.

Nas's performance was the opening act of the Distant Relatives portion of the show, which was the last segment of Rock The Bells. When Damian Marley and Nas graced the stage together singing their famous track "Road to Zion" and new music from their upcoming EP Distant Relatives it was pure magic. I had no flipping idea that Nas and Damian Marley were recording an album together focusing on Africa and its influence on modern day society and its connection to its people. From the sounds of tracks such as "Africa Must Wake Up" Distant relatives is going to be one of the sickest collaborations that has reached our ears in years.

NAS & DAMIAN "JR GONG" MARLEY DISTANT RELATIVES preview from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Performance in Chicago! Peep the background singers/energy dancers who were killing it on stage last night!


Other performers included The Roots, Chali 2NA, Knaan, and Common, Eyedea & Abilities, and Many More...






Rock The Bells is in NYC Tonight!!!!!

Video: Wale "Chillin"

I know i'm a tidbit late, but this is the first time I've seen this video. Love Wale! The first time I ever heard or seen this DC native's face/music was in 2006 "Dig Dug (Shake It)". I checked him out and I really didn't know what to think.

Dig Dug Shake It - Wale!

Although, I believed he was a skilled emcee, I doubted the industry would take a rapper from DC seriously, but boy was I wrong. So, happy to see a Go-Go music lover get some shine.

Check out Wale's latest video "Chillin"!. If you've never been to DC trust me, its definitely a place you would love to visit. I attended Howard University, so I definitely appreciated shots of Ben's Chilli Bowl, Georgia Ave, and Cardoza High School which helped capture the true essence of DC. Ben's Chilli Bowl is the spot to get the best chilli dog and chilli cheese fries after you get your dance on at club Love. Mmm... I can taste that chilli now.


Oh yeah, the infamous Lady Gaga is featured in this video too, not much to say about that one, but she's getting paid branching outside of pop music. I ain't mad Lady Gaga, I ain't mad at ya!


Enjoy Wale's Introduction to Chocolate City!!!