Archive for the ‘90s R&B’ tag
HudMo recently remixed the Jodeci classic Freek’n You and put it out on the internet for all to enjoy. The release of this free track marks the launch of his Pegasus Rising UK Tour. While I will not be in the UK to enjoy any of those shows, and he will not be stopping through Seattle on his mini US tour this month, I still appreciate the new song.
Also, peep the Valentines Slow Jams mix vol.3 HudMo dropped a couple weeks back. It’s strictly 90s RnB jams and definitely worth a post-Valentines day listen or few. And, since it’s along the same vein, if you’re not already familiar with Mr. Mohawke’s remix of Tweet’s Oops! you should get that here.
Finally, just in case you forgot how awesome the video for the original Freek’n You was:
Every freek’n night and every freek’n day
I wanna freek you baby in every freek’n way
Every freek’n day, every freek’n night
I wanna freek you girl
Your body’s so freek’n tight
If you’re not already knowing, Seattle’s blipster rap stars They Live! dropped a fire-red LP that’s so 2010 it’s free. It’s full of quality bangers, a few odd placed interludes/skits, and a gang of throwback gems that journey back to the days of early ’90s R&B. Alright, so they’re only 2/3rds blipsters but you get my drift. They came out of the city’s party rap scene but show a hell of a lot more creativity when it comes to crafting songs than most people do, period. MC/producer Bruce Illest goes in when it comes to oddball yet catchy production and Larry Mizell Jr is so West Coast with his rhymes that it’s ridiculous.
Their debut full length is called They La Soul and it features their newest vocalist, Janae Jones. You’ll hear her on “Serve You” and various other cuts. Don’t let the artwork scare you by the way.
Didn’t I mention the whole project is free? Go here for the gift of music. You can download the whole thing or stream it at your leisure. I sort of get the feeling that free albums are really just extended promo opportunities and that they’ll be releasing something that actually costs money in the future. But for now, get it in and enjoy.
