Archive | December, 2011

METY’s 10 Best Performances of 2011

31 Dec

Along with the best albums of 2011, we saw electrifying performances to accompany them. These performances have been chosen due to the level of entertainment and/or vocal ability. The following videos gave more life to the songs, so much so that the top 3 artists have two performances included because they were just that great! Here is METY’s 10 Best Performances of the year…Watch now!

 

10. Jennifer Lopez [Papi & On the Floor @ American Music Awards]

 

9.  Bruno Mars [It Will Rain @ The X Factor US]

 

8.  Jay -Z and Kanye [In Paris @ Victoria's Secret Fashion Show]

 

7.  Kelly Rowland [Motivation @ BET Awards]

 

6. Coldplay [Paradise @ Austin City Limits Festival]

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In Memoriam: The Year of 2011

31 Dec

This is in remembrance of those we’ve loved and lost! METY is dedicating this song to everyone who made their transitions in 2011 & beyond! So many people have made an impact in my life & in my mind through music, so this is for them. For me, music transcends space and time and I truly feel blessed to have witnessed their talents and craft. WE LOVE YOU ALL…REST WELL!

In Memoriam of : Gil Scott-Heron, Amy Winehouse, Nick Ashford, Nate Dogg, Vesta, Mike Starr, Heavy D, Clarence Clemons, Gerard Smith, Loleatta Holloway, M-Bone and my beloved Teena Marie.   

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METY’s 50 Best Albums of 2011

30 Dec

From Late 2010 to Present…

Based upon creativity, critical acclaim, sales and of course, whatever my ears loved most of all! This was a VERY difficult list to assemble because I listen to EVERYTHING. I say it a lot, but I truly love all genres and with the exception of a few mixtapes, here it is! {Note: You must press the “continue reading” tab in order to view albums 50-31, 30-11 and 10-1}

50. Lloyd [King of Hearts]

49. Big Sean [Finally Famous]

48. Trey Songz [Passion, Pain & Pleasure]

47. James Blake [James Blake]

46. Wale [Ambition]

45. PJ Harvey [Let England Shake]

44. Wiz Khalifa [Rolling Papers]

43. Maroon 5 [Hands All Over]

42. Dawn Richard [A Tell Tale Heart]

41. Radiohead [The King of Limbs]

40. Raphael Saadiq [Stone Rolling]

39. Rihanna [Talk That Talk]

38. Common [The Dreamer, The Believer]

37. Björk [Biophilia]

36. Miguel [I Got Next]

35. Lenny Kravitz [Black and White America]

34. Kelly Rowland [Here I Am]

33. Lady Antebullum [Own the Night]

32. Jackie Evancho [Dream With Me]

31. Chris Brown [F.A.M.E.]

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Throwback of the Day: Etta James

30 Dec

From 1962, I have loved this song since first listen & this performance is just everything! The legendary Etta James set the blueprint for Rock & Blues with a voice that was limitless exuding rasp, grit and underlying pain. If anyone ever doubted the mark she has made in musical history, this video should retract ANY uncertainty. James is one of the greatest ever to grace us with her gift and tell her story through song. She gave me chills in the first 21 seconds of this clip, now that’s damn good! Watch one of my most fav performances! Press play…

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New Video: 50 Cent ft. Tony Yayo “Nah Nah Nah”

30 Dec

50 Cent brings forth another video from his mixtape The Big Ten, joined by his partner in crime, Tony Yayo! Watch the cinematic clip for “Nah Nah Nah” here… {Disclaimer: The following visuals feature adult content with explicit audio}

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New Song: Tyrese ft. Big Sean, Busta Rhymes & T.I.

30 Dec

 

Tyrese releases another banger from his latest album Open Invitation entitled, “Fireworkz”. Here is the remix with additions from Big Sean, Busta Rhymes & T.I. Listen here…

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New Video: Jessie J “Domino”

29 Dec

 

 

Island Records artist Jessie J has been compared to Adele, Amy Winehouse and Katy Perry, but to me, she has her own swag and signature sound. Hailing from the U.K., Jessie began her career as a songwriter, composing songs for Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. Here is her latest video for the second official US single, “Domino” from her album Who You Are…watch here!

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Buzz: Upcoming Album from Skylar Grey

29 Dec

With songwriting credits from hits such as: “Love The Way You Lie” by Eminem & Rihanna, “Coming Home” by Diddy & Dirty Money, I Need A Doctor” by Dr. Dre and “Words I Never Said” by Lupe Fiasco, I am excited about the return of Skylar Grey. Currently, she is signed to Interscope Records through producer Alex Da Kid’s KIDinaKORNER. Now preparing her sophomore studio album entitled, The Buried Sessions of Skylar Grey, which is scheduled for release in mid 2012.  Watch her most recent video for the powerful song ”Invisible” now…

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Center Stage: Maverick Sabre

29 Dec

I always love when I watch a tv show or a movie and I hear background music that makes me block out what I’m actually watching and manages to completely grab my undivided attention. That’s what happened as I watched VH1′s Love & Hip-Hop last night and I kept wondering whose voice was on that captivating track. Then, I began to search for this person & I found…Maverick Sabre! He is an upcoming artist out of the U.K. and I’m feeling this guy. This is Maverick’s latest video for the official single “I Need”.  I am definitely looking forward to his debut album, Lonely Are The Brave, which is due in stores Feb 6th 2012. Press play!

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New Video: Cory Gunz ft. Meek Mill “YMCMB MMG”

29 Dec

 

BK meets Philly in the new video for “YMCMB MMG”, Cory Gunz & Meek Mill collab on a short video from Cory’s mixtape, Son Of A Gun. The video was directed by John Colombo. Watch here… {Disclaimer: The following audio is explicit}

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New Video: Beyoncé’s tribute to Michael Jackson

28 Dec

 

It has taken quite some time for this video to surface, I wanted to post it when I first saw it in October, but there were NO clear videos. So, here is Beyoncé performing as a tribute to Michael Jackson who is one of her biggest inspirations at his benefit concert. This is not the first time Beyoncé has paid tribute to MJ, on her “I AM” world tour Philly show, she sang my fav MJ song, “I Can’t Help It” because it was the night after he passed and she also added to the remaining tour dates an emotional tribute at the closing of “Halo”. If it were not for Michael Jackson, many artists would not be the artists they are and B acknowledges that ALL the time! Here, she is performing “Where You Are”, which is the first song she practiced and showcased that sealed her first record deal. And let me add that I loved what Paris had to say! Watch my girl sing her heart out…

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New Song: Frank Ocean “4 Tears”

27 Dec

Frank Ocean put together a brief song he wanted his fans to hear entitled, “4 Tears”. Frank actually cringes at the term R & B and even though, this song is very soulful, he would rather not be placed in a box. I love what he has been dishing out, as well as, this song, although it is really more of an interlude. I’m looking forward to his studio album release in 2012. Listen here…

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