I originally wanted to do a recap of "08", but I believe the things of the past shouldn't be resurfaced unless its for a phenomenal reason such as MUSIC. So, I decided I would nominate the Most slept on album, artist, video, and song of 2008. Then, i'm going to stop there with the old and bring in that brand new flava of 2009 to ya ear.
Drum Roll Please!!!
2008 Most Slept on Artist of the Year
Ayah: I swear this woman is the epitome of what a most slept on artist is all about. Ayah released her mix-tape, "Problem Woman" early 2008 and if I keep making copies of her album and passing it on to anyone who is willing to listen and continue mentioning her name on my blog, or pitch a feature story to a major publication Ayah will get her break. I back her talent up 100 percent and she is more than deserving of some shine because her talent is phenomenal. From her unique Canadian vocals and harmonies to her honest lyrics and her flawless and realistic looks, which are not a result of being airbrushed. Its true beauty that sistah's can relate to and brotha's can appreciate. I interviewed her last year and she was one of the realest people that I have interviewed up to date and chatting with her was like talking to an old friend who had a just released a banging album. Ayah is paying her dues by spreading her music around the world and performing in NYC, DC, Toronto, and coming to a city near you. For more information on Ayah hit up her MySpace page www.myspace.com/ayahmusic.
Most Slept on Album of the Year
Not only is Ayah the Most Slept on Artist of 2008, but her mix-tape "Problem Woman" is the Most Slept on album of 2008.
My favorite songs on this album are, basically every dang song cuz "Problem Woman is hott! Listen up!!!
"So wrong"
So Wrong (Bonus) - Ayah
Passing Me By - Ayah feat Skyzoo
Feelin It (Feat. Nickelus F) - Ayah
Need I say more. If you are interested in showing Ayah some love and purchasing a copy of her mix-tape, which I know you are more than interested after hearing those tracks just hit up her site, http://www.ayahmusic.com/.
Most Slept on Video of 2008
Solange,T.O.N.Y.
If any artist has proved their point more in 2008 it would definitely be Solange. This woman has earned my respect as an artist and shut everyone and their momma's up if they dare to mention or compare her to you know who, which is understandable. I can tell Solange busted her behind last year to create her own spotlight and she avoided the shadows that the media tends to place her in. Her album "Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams" which was released September 12, 2008, received rave reviews last year, had the industry talking, but still didn't have the streets talking. I accidently stumbled across the album at my internship in September and decided to give it a listen expecting to hear nothing of substance, but when I pressed play I was immediately drawn in and surprised at what this Sol-Angel had to say. This album is filled with subliminal messages, metaphors about her life, and a sneak peak of what to expect of her from now on... One song that caught my attention was the first song on the album, T.O.N.Y., which had an interesting video to follow. The video T.O.N.Y. definitely put the song in perspective for me because I thought Tony was an actual dude who turned out to be toxic and distracted her from loving herself or falling in love with someone else. I don't know, but you can always interpret art through your eyes. I think we haven't seen the best of Solange yet and that's why her video T.O.N.Y. is the Most Slept on Video of 2008.
I'm curious, what's your interpretation of T.O.N.Y.?
Most Slept on Song of the year
Raphael Saadiq
The way I see it 9-16-08
"Oh Girl" featuring Jay-Z
My friend Shandha and I went to a private taping of a Raphael Saadiq show at the Harvard Club in Boston and boy were we tipsy, I mean we were wooed away by Mr. Saadiq and his performance. The band was crazy, his back up singers were ridiculous especially the sistah. I loved his album, "The way I see it" because it has that old skool Motown sound, which I love. I'm definitely feeling the original "Oh girl" track, but you know I love my boy Hov, which is just a stamp of approval on why this is the Most Slept on song of 2008.
Oh Girl - Raphael Saadiq featuring Jay-Z
Well, that's all "08" wrote for Most Slept on Artists. Happy New Year!!! Still bringing Brand New Flava To Ya Ear, Eyes, and Heart in 2009...
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