ASAP Rocky "Peso"

Ever feel like you like a song a lot but yet have no idea what the song is about??? Ya, that's pretty much how I feel about this. Good song, don't get the lyrics, and think all the stuff going on in the video is kinda dumb... "Cause everyday we oughta have 'pesos'..." Boy Please!!!

Grapes On A Vine

 

"Grapes on a vine, don't always make sweet wine..."

 

This song, "Grapes on A Vine" by Betty Wright featuring rapper Lil' Wayne was released just a few days ago. The song will be featured on Wright's upcoming album titled, Betty Wright: The Movie which will be released on November 15th. The song is different from a lot of what we've been hearing from Wayne because it shows him working together with Wright who is a Soul and R&B singer. I love hearing music like this where singers from different genres and completely different ages come together to make music that is sure to appeal to a much larger audience. The song basically talks about relationships that exist between people and how they aren't always perfect at first but we should keep our faith and keep believing that things will get better over time.

Shades-Phlo Finister

Phlo Finister is someone I had never heard of until this past weekend and now this song has been on replay all weekend! The 19 year old from Oakland, California is really making a name for herself these days. In this song, "Shades", released earlier this month Finister blends genres together geniously! Most of her work is done by blending genres together. Pop and Hiss: LA Times Music Blog,  refers to Finister as a "Youthquaker", which is something I had never even heard of so I had to look it up. I don't know how trustworthy this definition is gonna be but here it is...
According to Wikipedia, "Youthquake was a 1960s fashion, musical and cultural movement." They also mention that "London was the center of this movement" and that "The fashion of youthquake was fun, spirited and youthful-miniskirts and jumpsuits".
I guess the reason for refering to her as a Youthquaker is basically to explain her style in clothing. If I had to compare her to an artist I actually know more about it would probably have to be....well no one. She is really something new to me but I know we'll be seeing a lot more from her in the future.