Dope Album: Nothing Was The Same

Drake has been a superstar for a while now but I think this go round he knows it. "Thank Me Later" was a typical first album...big features and notable producers. "Take Care" was a little closer to the OVO sound but tracks like "Proud of You" seemed to stick out like a sore thumb. But this time I think Drake has finally found his sound and is willing to drive in this lane he has created for a long time. A couple things stood out to me about "Nothing Was The Same". For one, the production on this album is A grade. Each beat is unique and mastered perfectly. "Tuscan leather" has a flipped Whitney Houston sample that sits perfectly on the baseline. One of the standouts to me was "From Time" this isn't a hip hop beat matter of fact none of these beats would be considered "hip hop". I consider it rap and blue or the new RnB.  No matter what people say, yeah I see the memes, and the horrible wardrobes, Drake makes dope music that is relatable because nowadays emotion is no longer in hip hop. Just turn on the radio and listen intently and tell me what connects emotionally with you. Drake sounds confident as ever on this album knowing that he has made it and that he no longer has to obey to the ways of the industry. This is summed up best in "Innocent Behaviour". The one complaint about the project is the tempo. "Hold On We Are Going Home" is the fastest song on the album. At times the lack of tempo make the songs feel like they have blended together. One other thing that caught my eye was the features...no Nicki, no Wayne just Jayz. Overall this album is just that, an album. No one song stands out as an obvious single, instead the project itself is something that will be on repeat for the next couple months. I applaud Drake for making his own type of music on the entire project. No turning up here!
                        

Dope Track: "Wu-Tang Forever"

New music off "Nothing Was The Same" by Drake entitled "Wu-Tang Forever" Real dope vibe check it out!

NEW EMINEM!!! Need I say more?? LISTEN!!!

Dope Track: Hold On We Are Going Home

Drake drops his 3rd single (Started From the Bottom and All Me) off "Nothing Was the Same" but this time its strictly for the ladies. Not to sure how I feel about this track but in time it might grow on me. Give it a listen.

Dope Track: All Me Featuring Big Sean and 2 Chainz

Check out this new track off "Nothing Was The Same", Drake's upcoming album dropping this fall. Definitely worth the listen. Feel free to share your thoughts.

Dope Track: Beware

Big Sean drops his newest single "Beware" of that Hall of Fame album dropping this August.  This track is really dope and has Wayne and Jhene Aiko. Give it a listen!

Dope Track: Let Nas Down (Remix)

I've been waiting for this since the record dropped off of "Born Sinner" Nas jumps on the remix of J. Cole's "Let Nas Down" Nas lets Cole know he didn't let him down and gives him a co-sign and a dope verse. Great moment for hip hop!

Let Nas Down (Remix) by Dj Avi on Mixcloud

Dope Mix: Everyday Is Your Birthday

Here is a little mix for you and your that I released on my birthday! Enjoy

Dope Album: Born Sinner

Wow! Where do I start with this album? One word to describe it… CLASSIC. There is not one track you can or would want to skip over on this album. With no rap features we get to see Cole’s complete arsenal and boy he delivered. He produced the album almost entirely and it’s outstanding. There is real music in these beats real strings real instruments and my favorite there is a real choir. This album has classics up and down the track list. Let’s start with an amazing track and my personal favorite “Let Nas Down”. In this song Cole gives us one of his most transparent songs yet where he describes how he looked up to Nas growing up and how when Nas was asked about Cole’s first single he claimed to hate it. This is definitely worth your time. Imagine how dope a remix would be with Nas on it!!! The intro is definitely another must listen making a mockery of society and its sensitivity. “Ain’t that some shit” is definitely something I feel you might be hearing in the clubs! “Crooked Smile” is the new “Keep Your Head Up” with TLC on the hook this song will definitely resonate with lots of people. As you can see I really liked this album. If you are a fan of conscious rap this is a must listen. From the amazing production to the great bridges this album is full of content and layered musically. I bet when you listen to it you might have to run it back again. Cole World!!!

p.s: Kanye better bring it with “Yeezus”

Dope Track: "Let Nas Down"

Club Banger: "Ain't That Some Shit"

Rating: 5/5

Dope Track: N*ggaz Know

Check out new heat by J. Cole. This track is the second single to his sophomore album entitled "Born Sinner" Enjoy!

Dope Album: Excuse My French

So before I get started this album is not for some one who is looking for lyrical rap. This is the kind of music you wanna turn up loud in the car with the windows up. This isn't your normal New York artist. If you closed your eyes and listened to the music you would think this music is from The South. This is the new way of the industry...make what's hot and make lots of it and put every hot rapper on there too! All things considered this album is pretty neat. With singles like "Pop That" and "Freaks" I was skeptical if French would be able to hold his own on a whole album. He sure delivered! The album starts off with a prison phone call from the infamous Max B. Montana's beat selection and melodies are on point on every track. Montana for the most part stayed in his lane with big beats talking about the street life. Stand out tracks included "Ballin' Out" featuring Jeremih and Diddy. A song that really caught me off track was when I saw a song featuring The Weeknd. I really had no idea what to expect. This track is very unique and really good. From the start it sounds like a Weeknd song but French delievers with an introspective verse. This track is definitely going to be a fan favorite but I doubt it will get much radio play because of it's low bpm rate. There were a couple slips ups though...and unfortunately they were placed back to back on the album with "Bust It Open" and "Drink Freely". As you can see these two songs were made for the ladies and the clubs. Montana just never seemed comfortable on these tracks. It might have been because we aren't used to hearing him on tracks like that but I suggest he stays on his street ish. "I Told Em" is also a track I was disappointed in because these are the tracks that make me skeptical about French. The rhymes were way too simplistic and I think I heard more "haaannss" than bars lol.All in all I wouldn't call this a classic because the sound is very generic to what is out right now but that doesn't mean it won't get your head nodding and keep the speakers shaking.

Rating: 3.7

Dope Track: "Gifted" featuring The Weeknd

Certified Club Banger: "Ballin' Out" featuring Diddy and Jeremih

Dope Track: High Art

Check out The Dream's newest single featuring Jay-Z in "High Art". This is definitely a song you want to turn up for the summer time. Just know where you heard it first!
Dope Track: 4.2/5

Dope Track: What if Jay-Z and Beyonce Broke Up?

Check out my very own mashup of what I thought our power couple would sound like if they made a breakup song!

Dope Track: Girls Love Beyonce

It's officially Drake season as he takes over the airwaves. Here is his follow up track to his lead single "Started From The Bottom" for the ladies called "Girls Love Beyonce" with a Destiny's Child sample "Say My Name". Give it a listen!

Dope Track: Open Letter

Jay-Z sets the world back in order with this banger!!!

Dope DJ's: DJ Yonny

With the new DJ show out on VH1 called "Master of the Mix" I would like to certify DJ Yonny as my next certified Dope DJ!!! He came in 2nd on Master of the Mix along with Latin House DJ of the year. His style is unique and his scratches are always on point! This has to be one of the most dope mixes I have ever heard!!!

CERTIFIED DOPE DJ!!!

Dope DJ's: DJ Jazzy Jeff

With so much music in the industry these days people seem to overlook all the time and effort put into creating a song. People also seem to forget the importance of a DJ in the industry. No DJ=no record spins. With Serato taking over the DJ world everyone thinks they can be a DJ. DJ Jazzy Jeff is a real authentic DJ and a disc jockey in every sense of the word. Not only was he a star on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" but he has traveled the world being able to perform for all types of crowds. Listen as Jazzy Jeff takes you on a musical journey through all types of music no holds barred!!!

CERTIFIED DOPE DJ!

The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff

Check out one of my favorite DJ's of all time in a really dope interview about the work of a DJ and where music has come to today.

Don't Kill My Vibe Remix (Featuring Jay-Z)

Check a certified club banger by the #1 MC of the year along with one of the greats Jay-Z with two new verses by Kendrick and a memorable verse from HOV!!!

CERTIFIED CLUB BANGER!!!! 5/5

The 20/20 Experience Album Review

Now before I get started I want to make one thing very clear so pay attention…Justin Timberlake did not steal Robin Thicke’s style in fact Thicke stole Justin’s whole image with the falsetto voice but I digress. Lets look at our very first track “Pusher Love Girl”. What I can say is that this album goes back to the slow rhythms and blues and for those who might not know that’s rnb. Timbaland is on the track but this isn’t the kind of production you are used to by TImbo. Instead the beat is very fresh and in one word its original. It doesn’t sound like anything on the radio with your synthesizers or electro beats. And lets give JT some credit the man can sing! I will skip over “Suit and Tie” cause if you ever listen to the radio I’m sure you have heard it before. One thing you will see when you listen to the album is that a lot of the songs are extremely long and are almost like 2 songs blended together where JT breaks it down over a different beat. Another classic rnb joint on this album is called “Strawberry Bubblegum” its smooth beat and melodic lyrics definitely make this track standout. I have to say that the two songs I would pass over would be “Blue Ocean Floors” and “Let the Crew In”. My favorite track on the album though and probably will be the next single of the album is “Mirrors” Overall the project is solid. It is refreshing to hear original rnb music. The one downside I guess to the album is that it is produced entirely by Timbaland and sometimes the lack of different sounds and rhythms make the album sound quite repetitive.

Album Rating: 4.4/5

DJ Avi's Pick: Mirrors

Certified Club Banger: NONE...This is an RnB album guys!!!

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Just to start things off...Hello! My name is Avi and my work name is DJ Avi. Music has always been a passion of mine and as of a couple years ago I have been able to turn it into my full time side job. I wanna keep things pretty simple on here. You can check out my blog for the latest singles, album reviews, and only the most dope mixes by the best DJs out there! I hope you enjoy and help spread the music!!!

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