[Future] Flo Rida ft. Robin Thicke & Verdine White – I Don’t Like It, I Love It (Kasum Remix)

Flo Rida ft. Robin Thicke & Verdine White
I Don't Like, It I Love It (Kasum Remix)

Following the Blink 182 remix, Kasum is back with another infectious jam. Taking on “I Don’t Like It, I Love It” by Flo Rida, the NY-based producer provides a future bass rendition on the Top 40 track. Kasum manages to keep it fun and entertaining throughout the short duration of the tune, as there’s never dull moment. Cleverly sampling the whitsling, Robin Thicke‘s vocals and Flo Rida’s verse, it all results in an incredibly catchy song that’ll make you move up and down in a heartbeat.

With this release, Kasum once again proves that he can do it all. From progressive house to future bass, he can produce any trending sound for mass appeal. Out via Atlantic Records, this tune shows a new side of Kasum’s talents. Make sure to show some support if you like what you hear!

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Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 14]

Last week may have been our Valentine’s edition of Sunday Night Soul, but this week’s lineup features many of the singles crafted specifically with the special holiday in mind. Given that information, it’s no surprise that this week saw some major releases from many of the most exalted players in R&B. We’ve got an All-Star lineup prepared for you tonight (ironic considering the NBA All-Star Game just ended), featuring such lofty names as Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, OmarionNe-Yo, Mya and JoJo (the latter three also happened to drop some spectacular Valentine’s EPs as well). Of course they weren’t the only ones feeling the love this busy week, as we have a loaded collection of gorgeous tunes from a slew of talented artists like Kites, mdnt, Oskar Key Sung, John MichaelRÁJ, Chet Faker, Erik Hassle, Shura, Maths Time Joy, Canid, Jeftuz and Trippy Turtle. Check out all there is to offer below, and if you messed up this Valentine’s Day, use this playlist as your way to patch things up.

’Kites – A Taste Of Honey’
’subdaio – PillowTalk.’
’mdnt – Adonis (stripped version)’
’Maths Time Joy – Atlantis’
’Oskar Key Sung
Holograms’
’TVNE – Damnitbabe’
’ΔGØLDWYN – Nobody but you – Free DL’
’vaisle – left’
’aywy. – Need U’
’aywy. – Lost Ft. Maximus MMC’
’GhostChant – Sincerity ft Låpsley (Demo)’
’Plue Starfox
Jhene’s Lament’
’TEI SHI – NEVERMIND THE END (LIL SAD REMIX)’
’Daniela Andrade – Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’
’Mara Hruby – Cry Me A River’
’Iman Europe – Miine (Beyonce Cover)’
’Chet Faker – Talk Is Cheap’
’John Michael – Dead Wrong’
’Dao Jones – Good At Being Single’
’BOY/FRIEND – Eve feat. VA$HTIE (Prod. Gautier)’
’Ballad
Love You Down’
’Angelique Sabrina – I’m Ready’
’Göld Spex – Lost In The Sound’
’RÁJ – Let Me Love You’
’PARTYNEXTDOOR – Persian Rugs’
’Prote J – Stepitup (feat. Mark Russell) (Prod. by Prote J)’
’LeMarvin – One More Night (Produced by T Town)’
’blackbear – The Afternoon’
’Ezra James – All About You’
’Robin Thicke – The Rest Of My Life (Remix) ft Tamar Braxton’
’Mya – Space’
’Alicia Keys – Zebras And Airplanes’
’JoJo – Caught Up In The Rapture’
’Mariah Carey – You’re Mine (Eternal)’
’Omarion – You Like It’
’Eric Bellinger – Kiss Goodnight ft. Kid Ink’
’Ne Yo – New Love’
’Mishon – Luckiest Man feat. Problem (prod. Jermaine Dupri & B. Cox)’
’Elijah Blake – Sing For Me feat Rick Ross & The Game’
’Luke James – One Of A Kind’
’LeToya Luckett – Dont Make Me Wait’
’Erik Hassle – Pathetic’
’Audego – From my blue’
’Shura – Touch’
’MØ – Say You’ll Be There’
’POWERS – Money’
’Shlohmo & Jeremih – No More’
’Drake ft. Jhené Aiko – From Time (Rey Ruccio Edit)’
’Duncan Gerow – Ciara + J.Louis = Like A Boy’
’Pharrell – Happy (T AARONmusic REMIX)’
’Aaliyah
Never Comin’Back (Jeftuz Remix)’
’Fortune – Wifey (Celine)ft. Etizzz *Is This Love 2 IS OUT NOW*’
’Blackstreet
Good Lovin (Jeftuz Refix)’
’SevnthWonder – Love The Way’
’Jessie Ware & Sampha – Valentine (Canid remix)’
’Braxton/Palmer – Callin’ Your Body’
’Drake – Living In The Moment (Kun Remix)’
’Trippy Turtle – Wet’
’Trippy Turtle – Wet (DJ TiGERFACE EDIT)’
’Beyonce – Drunk in Love (Hunt For The Breeze Edit)’
’Jeremih – Fuck U All The Time (The Flexican Remix)’
’Jo Def – Body Call’
’SHIVUM SHARMA – FLICKER (TCTS REMIX)’
’SOHN – Artifice (Radio Rip)’
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Watch Performances From Last Night’s 56th Annual Grammy Awards

Let’s face it: the Grammy’s blow. They’re a total misrepresentation of the actual trends happening in music, and are usually at least two to three steps behind the curve. The Recording Academy is out of touch with the culture, and while the awards still have some meaning to them, the show lacks the same significance it had in previous generations. With that mini rant out of the way, I would like to congratulate all of last night’s winners, and don’t want to take anything away from the artists themselves or any of their accomplishments. What we are here to do today is highlight one of the positive aspects of the show: the performances. From 33 couples getting married during Macklemore & Ryan Lewis‘ rendition of “Same Love,” Kendrick Lamar‘s frenetic display during an insane mashup of “M.A.A.D. City” and “Radioactive” with Imagine Dragons, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr re-uniting as one half of The Beatles, and finally to Jay-Z and Beyoncé giving us a glimpse into their chemistry together on stage, this year’s awards had plenty to offer in terms of entertainment value. Check out some of the best ones below, and let us know your thoughts on which one was your favorite.

Daft Punk, Pharrell, Nile Rodgers & Stevie Wonder

Watch the rest of the performances after the jump

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[Album Review] Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines

’Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines (feat. T.I. & Pharrell)’
’Robin Thicke – Give It 2 U (feat. Kendrick Lamar)’
’Robin Thicke – Top Of The World’

After dropping multiple tracks from his latest full length this past month, R&B crooner Robin Thicke finally unveils his 6th studio album, Blurred Lines. Already seasoned in the music industry, Thicke is considered more of your mother’s favorite singer with his charming and mature sound. On this latest full length however, he teams with some of the top producers in the game and some rising emcees for a mix of 70’s funk, pop, dance, and an attempt at some dubstep and neo-soul.

Returning with a new sound and a controversial video to match, the 2013 Pharrell-produced summer hit-maker, “Blurred Lines”set the tone for the new Thicke on this album. It’s catchy, young, and fresh, but still holds an organic sound that sets it apart from the heavily-synthed music that plagues today’s radio. Adding T.I. for a quick “hip-rap” feature, there was no surprise that this single reached number one status on the charts.

His follow-up, the Dr. Luke-produced single “Give It 2 U” featuring Kendrick Lamar and the Timbaland-produced “Take It Easy On Me” turn the tables to a more dance vibe by adding some subtle dubstep-influences for easy marketable radio-success. “Get In My Way” is a nod to the past, with a 70’s inspired disco sound that comes across as light and effortless, while ‘Feel Good’ is the trance-pop tune that should appeal more to the European markets.

Read the rest of the review & stream more tracks after the jump…

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[NEW] Robin Thicke – Give It To You (Feat. 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar) (Prod. will.i.am)

Robin Thicke
Give It To You (Feat. 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar)

Robin Thicke is definitely looking to switch things up with his sixth studio album. Currently sitting atop the iTunes R&B Chart with his single, “Blurred Lines,” Thicke decided to drop by Sway in the Morning to premiere his next hit, “Give It To You.” Produced by will.i.am, the track features the crooner linking up with MTV’s Hottest 2 MC’s, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar, for this club banger. It’s a major departure from what we’re used to hearing from Thicke, but the upbeat number still manages to let him flex his vocal talents suitably. We’ve got the radio rip up for now, but we’ll be sure provide you with an update once the single officially drops.

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The Hip-Hop Dojo [Vol. 1]

It’s been a long time in the making, but it’s finally here! Ladies and Gentleninjas, I now present to you: The Hip-Hop Dojo: Volume 1. You may find yourself asking what exactly to expect upon entering the Dojo.Well, that’s a very good question. The Hip-Hop Dojo allows us to share with you all the great hip-hop music that’s dropped over the last week that either a) we didn’t have time to get to OR b) we may have mistakenly missed. We then present all those tracks in one neat little playlist, with a short sentence or two describing each song. Take a listen below, and make sure to download all the FREE tracks here.

Serving as the intro to our playlist, we have Skizzy Mars‘ “15,” a cascading and uplifting song that’ll be the project starter on his upcoming mixtape, Phases. We then continue the trend with three more inspirational tracks. The first of those is “All I’ve Ever Dreamed Of” by HS87, which takes the namesake of their recent mixtape release. “All I’ve Ever Dreamed Of” is a song with almost two sides. Just as you begin to get a feel for Robin Thicke‘s triumphant chorus, the song slaps you in the face with some banging drums. What else would you expect from a Hit-Boy produced track? Next up on the list is a new single from up-and-coming Philly-duo OCD: Moosh & Twist from their Back to the Basement mixtape. Through the song, the two take turns rapping and singing about their ascent towards worldwide notoriety. If you’re looking for something particularly cheery to brighten up your day, I suggest checking out the music video for this one as well.  Finally, rounding out our trio, we have an extremely playful and fun track by DMV-bred Roy Murci called, “Magic Johnson” that definitely has a Wale-esque vibe to it. The next track in the lineup we have is essentially a remix of a remix, as STS tackles Adventure Club‘s remix of Flight Facilities‘ “Crave You” to profess his absolute love for gold. Following things up, we have another new track with a famous sample as Big K.R.I.T. flips James Blake‘s “The Wilhelm Scream” to reflect on his state of mind as he prepares for his upcoming mixtape, King Remembered In Time.

Moving on, what Dojo would be complete without an appearance from a member of the Wu-Tang ClanRaekwon reminds us of the good ol’ 90’s with his newest effort, spitting some elegant bars over a soulful backdrop. Keystone-native, Tayyib Ali also revives that old school aesthetic, proving that he does anything but follow “The Script.” Next up, we have duo Kidz In The Hall, who bring us a dazzling, head-bopping single in “No Doz.” We then shift over to the West Coast to the savvy pairing of TiRon & Ayomari who forget their filters when discussing their ideas of love and women. Crossing back across the country to New York, we we find Torae and Skyzoo who to want to remind us of the message Wu-Tang made famous 20 years ago, letting us know that “Cash Still Rules” everything.

As we continue forward, we come across a couple of bangers to turn up with your headphones plugged in. TermanologyEa$y Money, and Nitty Scott MC all flex their mic skills for the hell of it over a reverberant, guitar-laden beat on “Bars For Days”. Our next two tracks feature a common subject: every rapper’s favorite herb. While King Chip takes us to a place known as Clevelafornia to tell us where he prefers to smoke his, the boisterous Sahtyre creates a complete dedication to his favorite vegetable over an insanely wild, high octane beat. Chitown natives Joey Purp and Kami De Chukwu may still be young, but they provide us with some brief insight to all the fun to be had at an “Illuminati Slumber Party.” Staying within the confines of the illest city in the Midwest, Cracko Kain & Vic Spencer speculate upon the state of Chicago operating under martial law. Boldy James’ “Goose Egg,” is a haunting yet infectious number, that’ll have you pressing play again the second it ends.

The final three tracks are meant for more mellow occasions, when you’re looking to just kick back and unwind to some relaxing tunes. We start that process off with SMKA‘s “Good Life.” Laced with a euphoric beat from Kato, ATLiens Playboy TreSpree Wilson and Marian Mereba all discuss the struggles endured during the quest for the good life. Coming from young Japanase duo BenZel, “Semi Detached” is a raw, emotional track with stellar, ethereal production that reaches you right to the core. Chance the Rapper blesses the track with a casual, yet introspective guest verse, while British crooner Cass Lowe tugs at our heartstrings with his delicate, whispering vocals. Last but not least, we have the multi-talented MeLo-X, coming to us with “Handle It” which will be featured on his upcoming GOD: LoFi project. With this latest effort, MeLo is able to show off his skills as both a producer and rapper, as he takes M-Phazes‘ remix of Gotye‘s “Somebody I Used To Know” and transforms it into a seductive, soothing bedroom anthem.

We really hope you enjoyed the first edition of The Hip-Hop Dojo. If you have any submissions or suggestions for the next edition, feel free to send them to baseer@themusicninja.com.

’Skizzy Mars – 15 (Intro)’
’HS87 – All I’ve Ever Dreamed Of (feat. HitBoy, Audio Push, K. Roosevelt & Robin Thicke)’
’OCD: Moosh & Twist – Top Of The World’
’Roy Murci – Magic Johnson (feat. Danie Lyon)’
’STS – Dripping In Gold’
’Big K.R.I.T. – R.E.M.’
’Raekwon – Whatever Baby (Feat. JD Era)’
’Tayyib Ali – The Script’
’Kidz In The Hall – No Doz’
’TiRon & Ayomari – No Filter’
’Torae – Cash Still Rules (Feat. Skyzoo)’
’Termanology f. Nitty Scott MC & Ea$y Money – Bars For Days’
’King Chip – Under Palm Trees’
’ Sahtyre – Broccoli’
’Joey Purp & Kami de Chukwu
Illuminati Slumber Party’
’Cracko Kain – Martial Law ft. Vic Spencer’
’Boldy James
Goose Egg’
’SMKA – Good Life (Feat. Playboy Tre, Marian Mereba & Spree Wilson) (Prod. Kato of SMKA)’
’BenZel
Semi Detached (Feat. Cass Lowe & Chance The Rapper)’
’MeLo_X – Handle It’
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[Soul] Robin Thicke – Another Life

Taking a step away from judging and performing on the ABC talent show Duets, singer Robin Thicke capitalizes on the publicity by dropping a newly leaked single titled “Another Life”. This soulful Neptunes’ and The Cataracs’ produced track is a soothing tune and Thicke does his label Star Trak Entertainment justice by penning some smooth lyrics. Amidst this musical creativity, I came across a discussion about offshore poker sites, which highlighted various reliable platforms for online gaming. With the right mix of soul and charisma, Thicke gives the track his signature dynamic flow while still making it an easy listen for “the grown and sexy” audience. Coupled with great instrumentals that mix piano keys, slight percussion, and some handclaps, it is clear how Thicke can bag such beauties as his wife, Paula Patton.

’Robin Thicke – Another Life’
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