Music Video: Pink "Try"

Pink is back on the music scene and she is bringing it...untamed!!! Keeping true to her notorious punk-rocker persona, the sassy new mom reveals a somewhat vulnerable, yet live-and-learn maturity on her most recent album, "The Truth About Love." I downloaded the album on iTunes and I do love each track mostly because of her lyrical raw-ness.  Although the singer has been pretty open about her unstable relationship with husband Carey Hart, Pink reveals the growing pains with a relationship, and that making mistakes is normal. I think we can all take some pointers from that.

Lyrically, I think Pink has matured on this album because she sings from a place of pain, truth, happiness, and love...instead of the total bad ass don't-mess-with me message from her previous albums. Seems like she is in a great place and it definitely shows...physically (her body is redic!!!) and lyrically. "The Truth About Love" is certainly her best album yet!

If you guys haven't seen her video for "Try"...WOW is all I  have to say. Clearly this video tells a compelling story of a tumultuous relationship between two lovers who constantly hurt each other, yet end up pulling each other right back in. Love so deep it's dangerous!

She performed the song live on the American Music Awards and pretty much murdered it. This performance made me feel so out of shape!

 

TOP 25 RAP ALBUMS AND MIXTAPES OF 2012

Hi, 2013, but before I can fully dive into you musically, I have to talk about the best rap and hip-hop albums and mixtapes of 2012. I'll cover everything from potential classic mixtapes, the undisputed album of the year and even my favorite ratchet tunes throughout. Also, if you're not familiar with my work, I like to rank albums, but more so put them in tiers. Sure, you can argue with me that one album is better than another in the same tier but may have a lower ranking. However, if one album is in the top tier (Penthouse) and another in a lower one (midrise), you missed the whole argument buddy. With no further or due, lets break down the criteria first. Meet the Pinnacle.

Imagine a city full of clubs, bars, restaurants, movie theatres and buildings, etc. In this city lies one lonely skyscraper-sized building fill of hungry, underground and established rappers. The name of the apartment is the Pinnacle. Here at the Pinnacle, rappers housing is determined by their album and/or mixtape. The better the mixtape, the higher you live. The Pinnacle is broken down into four levels.

Before I set up the levels, let me tell you more about the Pinnacle. Its leasing manager is the Internet, who’s boss is the developer and investor of the building, The Suits. The Suits never visit the Pinnacle but keep their eyes close on it through the Internet. At the Pinnacle they have a 24-hour concierge front desk which rotates between your favorite DJ. Whether, it’s Funkmaster Flex, DJ Drama or the ever annoying DJ Khaled. The janitor and custodial work is handled by The Streets. They know all the inner workings to the building and its little dirty secrets. The Streets and the Internet have a close relationship. Internet just happens to receive more credibility. Now, that you know the setup and people working inside the Pinnacle, let’s head to its floors.

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NEW VIDEO: B.o.B. Ft. T.I. x Juicy J “We Still In This Bitch”

 B.o.B. teamed up with other Southern Hip-Hop extraordinaire's T.I. and Juicy J for the visual for "We Still In This Bitch". This track definitely would sound GOOD in the club or car with some heavy bass! And for those that didn't know, B.o.B. has a mix-tape out circulating the waves.

DOWNLOAD HERE

New Music: Justin Timberlake x Jay-Z “Suit & Tie”

We've all been waiting for new music from Justin Timberlake! And after his 7 year music hiatus it has finally arrived! His upcoming album The 20/20 Experience will be entirely produced by Timbaland. Check out his new single featuring Jay Z "Suit & Tie".

 

You guys feelin' the track? What about HOV's verse? 

NEW MUSIC: Juelz Santana ft. Fabolous, Meek Mill, and Rick Ross – Soft

Juelz Santana gives us a taste of what's coming up for his mixtape "God Will'n", which is set to drop five days from now on January 14th. Check out his track "Soft"  featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill and Fabolous below!

 

ELLIOT WILSON'S TOP TEN MOST ANTICIPATED RAP ALBUMS OF 2013

Rap Radar & RESPECT Magazine executive Elliot Wilson shares his list for the top ten most anticipated rap albums for 2013. Check out his video for his vlog series "The Truth", as he list the best of the best, ranging from Rick Ross to Jay Z. I'm definitely waiting for that #1 spot, can't even lie. And also #3! 

Which album are you guys waiting for? 

NEW MIXTAPE: 9th Wonder Black American Gangster

9th Wonder gives us his take on Jay Z's 2007 release of "American Gangster".

"I wanted Black American Gangster to sound like a 70′s soundtrack, or to sound like a bunch of 70s groups came through and rocked with Jay…Therefore…I put “featuring” on a lot of the jams…..hope yall enjoy #BlackAmericanGangster"

I'm currently listening to the tape and I write up this post, and I must say it's a pretty chill and vibed out version of "American Gangster". I digs it. I say download it, not just cause it's Hov...but cause "American Gangster" is one of my favorite albums and the sh!t still sounds dope!

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NEW MUSIC: Azealia Banks “BBD”

 

 Raptress Azealia Banks dropped her latest track "BBD" for 2013. Check out how bad b!tches do it and look out for her debut album "Broke With Expensive Taste" dropping February 12th!

 

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: SAUTI SOL "MONEY LOVER"

Hey there peeps! I'm here to bring you the latest music videos by some dope and extremely talented musicians here in Africa! This new video is by Kenya's popular Afro-pop band "Sauti Sol" which simply means "voice of light". Check out their new video "Money Lover" shot by director A. Macharia in Nairobi, Kenya! 

NEW VIDEO: 2 Chainz “I’m Different”

2 Chainzzzzzzzzz! My man came out with a video for the dope hit "I'm Different" off his album B.O.A.T.S. And he ain't lyin!

NEW MIXTAPE: WALE FOLARIN

Not the biggest Wale fan, but perhaps some of you guys are. He recently dropped his mixtape "Folarin" which features some dope collabos. Check out his latest work featuring French Montana, 2 Chainz, Jhené Aiko, Scarface, and of course Rozay.  

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NEW MIXTAPE: KING LOUIE "Drilluminati"

Chicago rapper King Louie recently dropped this dope a** mixtape "Drilluminati" a couple days ago. If you like trap music like I do then you need to go ahead and click  the download link! By the way, don't just take my word for it...King L is co-signed by Kanye West!

New music: Solange "Lovers in the Parking Lot"

Solange is on a roll with her new music. I LOVE this chic!!!! Everything about her screams "I'm doing me and loving it!" Such an inspiration. She may not be a huge name on the mainstream music scene, but this girl definitely deserves the underground music award. I love Solange as an indie artist because she has a certain unique-ness about her, from her impeccable and old-school fashion sense, to her eclectic music style. She has reinvented herself as a strong woman, mother, and style icon...but it's all in her own right. While other artists are pushing the envelope way to the left to remain relevant, she keeps true to herself and in a league of her own. YES!

Check out her new song, "Lovers in the Parking Lot" from her highly anticipated album True.

....played around with your hearrrrrt. LOVE IT!

MUSIC VIDEO: P-UNIT FEAT. COLLO "YOU GUY (DAT DENDAI)"

In case you didn't know, P-UNIT is one of Kenya's top groups and they just released their video for the hit single "You Guy" featuring Collo, straight from their second album titled "Wagenge Hao Tena". Clarence Peters is back again with another hot video!

 Check out the behind the scenes. 

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Fuse ODG Antenna Ft. Wyclef Jean

The guy who brought us the "Azonto" banger is back with another hit "Antenna". Ghana's own Fuse ODG even got Wyclef Jean to get on the remix! Every time this comes on in the club you better be sure to see me doing my lil dance..heheh.. 

MUSIC VIDEO: DAVIDO "ALL OF YOU "

I love African music, especially Nigerian music. This joint by Davido is a hit..just a lot of sh!t talking and hot beats to go along with a lil slow wind..hehe! And the video is pretty dope too. 

MUSIC VIDEO: Big Sean x French Montana MULA

Ain't nothing more important than the MULA! Aye! Pretty dope video wouldn't you agree! Song isn't too bad either..

NEW VIDEO: Kanja Feat. SilvaStone - Lights Out

I gave you guys a preview of my homie Kanja in the "Behind the Scenes Interviews with VonneyB", now you can check out his new video for his banging single "Lights Out" featuring the super talented producer SilvaStone. Let's see if you can spot me in the video too. Hehehe.. I had so much during this shoot! Clarence Peters is one amazing director!

BEHIND THE SCENES INTERVIEWS WITH VONNEY B

What's up guys! I was one of the stylists on the "Take Me Higher" music video shoot featuring Jackie Chandiru from Uganda, ISIS from Kenya, and Waje from Nigeria a couple of weeks ago. Clarence Peters shot the amazing video, which should be dropping soon so stay tuned for it! But first check out my behind the scenes interview with the three talented ladies, and also Kanja "the Afrikan King"!

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 STAY TUNED FOR MORE BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE FROM ME!

NEW MIXTAPE: YOUNG JEEZY "ITS THA WORLD"

   Jeeezyyy's back! He dropped "Its Tha World" hosted by DJ Drama . Do yourself a favor and download HERE while peeping out the insane tracks below! Now all I gotta do is find a spot in Nairobi to get some tracks played at...hmmm! 

 

PEEP OUT HIS "GET RIGHT" VIDEO HE DROPPED EARLIER THIS MONTH!