Uber talented, New Orleans bred Curren$y's long awaited album Pilot Talk (Island/Def Jam) hit record outlets today. After a long stint and consequent change of labels after problems under Lil Wayne's Young Money moniker and No Limit Records, the MC has dropped an ultimately solid work. This album carries on from the critically acclaimed Smokey Robinson Mixtape released back in February 2010. He has been commended for his lyrical depth and wordplay and maintaining the street sound and rap flow so well known from the South. His music is a definite testament to the region's staying power within the hip-hop scene and presents a refreshing take to a sometimes unoriginal musical landscape. If you are in need of some great hip-hop with a southern flare Curren$y is not only the MC of the moment but for years to come. The album Pilot Talk is currently available through major retail outlets and online through Amazon and itunes.
Find more on Curren$y:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CurrenSy_Spitta
Official Website: Island Def Jam
Today marks the return of controversial, alternative, "Paper Planes" star M.I.A with her third studio release MAYA. This disc is full of her signature eclectic style of diverging different musical styles of middle eastern sounds to electronic pop, hip-hop, rock, and funk. It takes the listener on a musical journey throughout her transition of becoming a mother and other life influences since Kala, the critically acclaimed album released in 2007. This album is full of creative highs and the lyrical depth fans have come to expect from the singer. Some stand out tracks from this album are the heavy rock tinged "The Message", the bass-heavy "Steppin Up" and sure single contenders "Teqkilla" and "Tell Me Why". MAYA and a special deluxe edition is available at all major retail outlets including itunes and Amazon.com
Official Album Tracklisting:
1. The Message
2. Steppin’ Up
3. XXXO
4. Teqkilla
5. Lovalot
6. Story to Be Told
7. It Takes a Muscle
8. It Iz What It Iz
9. Born Free
10. Meds and Feds
11. Tell Me Why
12. Space
13. XXXO (Blaqstarr Dirty Mix) [Bonus]
