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“Kiss of Life” from Kevin Clarke ushers in good vibes

December 4, 2016 Zuri Ward Christian Fgy, Kevin Clarke, Sade, Video0 comment

While this mellow reworking of Sade’s “Kiss of Life” was premiered on Complex a few days ago, we thought this would be a great mental break from this chilly Sunday morning. Kevin Clarke takes took a sample and turned “Kiss of Life” into a track as peaceful as the original. If the song wasn’t replay-worthy on it’s on, the video features sunshine, palm trees, and mind-blowing art. Take a few moments to get away with Kevin Clarke’s new video, “Kiss of Life.”

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Malik Yusef battles himself in his new track, “Me:Me”

December 4, 2016 Zuri Ward Malik Yusef, Standing Rock0 comment

Following his performing on Standing Rock with Vic Mensa, Malik Yusef releases the conflicting track “Me:Me.” The G.O.O.D. Music artist discusses the internal turmoil that boils inside most of us in our struggle to vibrate higher. The truth is, we’ll always be in conflict with ourselves, but it helps to know that we aren’t in the battle alone. Listen to “Me:Me” and let us know if you can relate. Comment and tell us the last time you had to face off with yourself.

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NARCOTECHS spread Latino pride with “My Name Is Juan”

November 19, 2016 Zuri Ward Latino, Narcotechs, Video0 comment

In these post-election days, some people have had mixed feelings about where Latinos stand in this mess of a country. There have been horror stories of Latino kids breaking down in fear of deportation, and even confusion surrounding two Hispanic police officers who overlooked Donald Trump’s racist comments against brown people, in hopes that he would do something great for people in blue. Narchotechs’S new track says, “I’m just proud to be me.” Their video for “My Name Is Juan” celebrates Hispanics from different backgrounds with a hint of sarcasm…

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Lewi B. enlists Jadakiss for “Feeling Like I’m Diddy”

November 19, 2016 Zuri Ward Diddy, Lewi B. Jadakiss, New York0 comment

With New York rap on the verge of revival, Lewi B. has arrived to avenge Yonkers. His new track, “Feeling Like I’m Diddy” will can make anyone body rock thanks to production from Black Saun and Tyler Woods of #TheBeatEmbassy. On top of that, Yonkers veteran, Jadakiss hops on the track to make it that much more gutter. Listen to “Feeling Like I’m Diddy,” and let us know if you kept it G or broke out in a full-blown Diddy Bop. @ita_fetti_world via GIPHY

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“Exoskeleton”: the refreshingly braggadocios single from Jake Palumbo

November 19, 2016 Zuri Ward Exoskeleton, Video0 comment

Are you in the mood for some street-style lyrical assassination? Jake Palumbo enlists Ruste Juxx and Tek of Smif-N-Wessun for the hard-hitting for this refreshingly braggadocios video—“Exoskeleton.” If you’ve been missing the confidence and competition that comes from simply being a dope emcee, you’ll be more than pleased to see these three declare—“There’s not a bitch bone in my exoskeleton.” The “Exoskeleton” track comes from Jake Palumbo’s Jake It Till You Make It project, which dropped Friday on your favorite online music store.

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Mazzi and S.OU.L. Purpose form their own “Chai Party”

November 19, 2016 Zuri Ward America, Chai Party, Presidential Election 20160 comment

While the 2016 Presidential Election has come and gone, Mazzi and S.O.U.L. Purpose still have plenty of political commentary for America. Their no-remorse track, “Chai Party” features crazy production from Restless Leg Syndrome and direct criticism of America’s businessmen, warmongers, and the Tea Party. Stream Mazzi and S.O.UL. Purpose’s “Chai Party’ below and tell us if you agree with their views.

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Why so many popular R&B artists sound like Bryson Tiller

November 19, 2016November 19, 2016 Zuri Ward Age 14, Culture, Music, R&B0 comment

It’s not your imagination. Lately, most hot new music gives us the Bryson Tiller vibe. In fact, I told you back in February that he was on almost every R&B, Hip-Hop and Pop playlist I could get my hands on at the time. While he had great foresight in naming his album, T R AP S O U L, I won’t dare suggest that the sound is solely his creation. We must give credit to the other talented gentlemen making waves—Tory Lanez, Russ and 6lack. There are also some dope…

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Watch the new docu-series “Food Diaries”

November 15, 2016 Zuri Ward Documentary, Food, Videos0 comment

Creator and Director LeeAnn Chisolm recently released the first episode for her docu-series Food Diaries. The series profiles activists, doctors, healers and educators to learn more about, “our broken relationship with food.” Topics include everything from waste and sustainability to mindful eating and stories of personal triumph. Episode 1, “Welcome to the Fort” profiles Ree Shreeves, the founder of Fort Negrita. Shreeves explains how she came up with the idea for Fort Negrita and talks about living life with zero-waste. Watch the first episode of “Food Diaries” now, and let…

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“Snap” by Robb Bank$ is something you can ride to

November 15, 2016 Zuri Ward Florida, Robb Bank$0 comment

This sounds like one of those nights where you’re not completely turned up, but you are a little iggy and it could get ugly. If you want something to ride around to, and look menacing. Robb Bank$ has something for you. “Snap” is a whisper of a threat, but cool enough to add to your playlist when you’re out and about. Stream “Snap,”and let us know if you can see yourself playing this in your ride.

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Kami’s “Foundation” is proof that hip-hop lives.

November 15, 2016 Zuri Ward Foundation, Hip-Hop Lives, Kami0 comment

With this era’s hip-hop artists finding no problem with dismissing the foundation of hip-hop, may people are questioning the future of hip-hop. Purists and progressives are toiling over what will happen to the culture if left in the hands of the new school. Kami released a powerful and emotion-filled track that serves as reassurance that hip-hop will be different, but it will be fine. With production from Knox Fortune and Nate Fox, you can’t help by replay “Foundation” until you hear everything Kami has to say. It’s almost as if…