The lovely First Lady looked very chic at the State of the Union Address. She wore a plum like color that was very season appropriate along with pearls to set the sophisticated look off. Also take notice Michelle Obama’s new bob hair cut, very fashionable!
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Designer Koko Ntuen shows off her new Spring 2010 collection. The collection consist of many Nigerian inspired pieces, so of course they are filled with vibrance and color. These are definite musthave pieces for the spring and summer months!
For more of Koko Ntuen, visit www.kokontuen.com
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“Say Daddy’s Home!” He’s signed the paper’s and ready to move #ontothenextone! Usher goes through the most to get home to his significant other as he premieres the video for “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)” the first single produced by Bryan Michael Cox off his “Raymond vs. Raymond” album, due in stores and online March 30, 2010.
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UP OUT MY FACE NOW! Mariah teams up with Young Money’s Nicki Minaj in “UP Out My Face” for “Angel’s Advocate,” due in stores and online March 30, 2010.
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Corinne Bailey Rae—The Sea
-Saidah Anderson
-Music Writer
A name that seemed to have dissolved in the mouths of listeners for the last 2 years, Corinne Bailey Rae has once again managed to get fans talking as she releases her sophomore album The Sea . As a lover of music and an appreciator of art, I can only say that The Sea is a masterpiece that will be in the archives of all who enjoy the art of music. This anticipated album starts off with her first single, “I’d Do It All Again,” which can only sound ten times better on a live version. The massive sound in the production is no match to Corinne’s soulful vocals. Her soothing, yet strong vocals continue through the entire album and are as gentle as her first self-titled debut. Songs such as “Love On Its Way” seems to live up to the promise as one of the the perfect love ballads and one of the most powerful songs The Sea has to offer.
Although Corinne has yet to lose her talent and soulful vibe, The Sea contains a more eerie feeling that I was unprepared for. For instance, “Feels like the First Time,” starts off as the perfect reflection of a dark piano chord that turns into a big sound; which only turns out to be one of the greatest songs on the album. Along with “Feels Like The First Time,” “Paper Dolls” also brings an eerie sound to the production. Fortunately, Corinne carries the eerie sound and turns a seemingly odd song into an artistic masterpiece. Along with the eerie tone, yet artistic sound of the album, The Sea offers a sense of hope through Corinne’s voice. With each song Bailey Rae portrays an image of lost love, however still having faith. Love, an element that most singers are not prepared to explore, Corinne seems to genuinely believe in its, and is prepared to wait for whatever she deserves.
The most impressive element to this album is undeniably the correlation between the production and the lyrics. Unlike many albums, The Sea flows so perfectly that there is no need to skip any tracks and is listenable to the end. Although many have complained about the lack of excessive tracks, Corinne has done an excellent job of capturing listener’s ears with just eleven simple tracks. With not one feature, The Sea is sure to be underrated but much appreciated by anyone and everyone who bought the album.
It is hard to deny the talent of Corinne Bailey Rae who is at the epitome of an artist. Her style is unique and not often duplicated, which makes her even more respected. I would encourage anyone who enjoys music with good lyrics and good instrumentation to make a listen. Corinne Bailey Rae’s second album “The Sea” is in stores and online NOW!
Not too little, not too much. Simply perfection.
The Urban Feed Rates It: 4/5
The Urban Feed Tracks:
Love’s On It Way
Feels Like The First Time
Closer
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In this week’s THE LEAK, Sean Garrett and Nicki Minaj “Get It All.” Meanwhile, Jaheim tries to “Find His Way Back,” and the latest track from Jamie Foxx produced by Tricky Stewart and The Dream are urging females to quit their jobs. Peep all the new music on THE LEAK only on The Urban Feed.
Jamie Foxx- “Quit Your Job”
Sean Garrett Feat. Nicki Minaj – “Get It All”
Jaheim – “Finding My Way Back”
Common Feat. Kanye West – “Next Time”
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In the times of adversity, its always admirable when artists expose their talents for the better of the people. With the dealings of the recent Earthquake in Haiti, artists have devoted their time, energy, and their craft in supporting a true cause. Check out the latest videos from The Urban Feed’s NEXT UP artist Melanie Fiona, and Wyclef Jean’s latest “Move On” featuring Mavado. To learn more, become aware, most important make a donation check out Hope For Haiti Now.
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This is RocNation! Check out the latest scans of Jay-Z on Interview as he graces the February 2010 issue. In this issue, Jay-Z talks of lyrics, “Empire State of Mind,” the power of music and more. Photography by Craig McDean of Interview Magazine. Peep the scans below rest of the article here. Jay-Z’s “The Blueprint 3” is in stores and online now.
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THE DOSE: JUELZ SANTANA
“Juelz Santana announces his 2010
projects in an exclusive T.U.F interview.”
Ke’Andrea “Kiki” Ayers
Editor-In-Chief
The Urban Feed
After being introduced to rap-star Cameron through a group he started at the age of fifteen by the name of “Draft Pick,” the self-proclaimed American rap-star and Harlem native Juelz Santana stepped into the rap scene to make up for “What the Game’s Been Missing.” Mr. “Dipset” himself immediately broke into the game as he made appearances on Cameron’s hit singles “Oh Boy” and “Hey Ma.” Juelz released his debut album through Def Jam Recordings and in 2005 he released his following album “What the Game’s Been Missing,” which featured his hit single “There It Go (The Whistle Song).” Since the release of his sophomore album Juelz has collaborated with many artists on songs including Chris Brown, The Dream and Jeremih. In 2008 Juelz participated in the BET Rap Cypher with Ace Hood, Fabolous and Jadakiss. Last week The Urban Feed recently caught up with Juelz Santana while he was in the studio working and this is what he had to say:
KA: How do you think hip-hop has changed since you first started rapping?
Juelz: How I think hip-hop has changed since I first started rapping is that there are a lot more people doing it. There are still a lot of true artist but not as many true artists. I think a lot a people get in the studio make beats, think of a cool hook and something catchy. There’s a lot of followers and following going on. The Internet is definitely a change on another note because it’s a positive and negative. It can help you with promotion. You gotta take the good with the bad and work around the game to make the system work for you.
KA: What’s your reaction when you hear hip-hop is dead?
Juelz: I think people been wanting to kill hip-hop for a long time. I don’t know what group of people that is but hip-hop will never be dead. I think hip-hop is actually getting back to a point where it’s getting more lyrical. I think it’s changing back around where it’s getting better again. As long as there’s music there will be hip-hop. If hip-hop is not the number one, then it’s definitely the number two genre of music. You can never say hip-hop is dead or hip-hop is going anywhere. I definitely think that is an untrue statement.
KA: How has hip-hop influenced your life?
Juelz: Hip-hop has influenced my life majorly. Coming up it was something that I adapted to, grasped onto and held on to and just as much as it has influenced my life it has also changed my life in the simple fact that I have been successful. I’ve accomplished things and live in situations that are much better. Besides that, it’s changed my life a lot.
KA: Explain your experience with your participation in 2008 BET Hip-Hop awards rap cipher. You kilt’ that.
Juelz: Thank you I appreciate that. When they told me about it the first thing I asked was who is suppose to be in the rap cypher with me? They said Jadakiss and they said Fab (Fabolous) and I was like oh yea that is definitely something I would like to do and that is definitely something that would turn out hot which it did. I still to this day think our rap cypher was the best one. When I look at other cyphers I see certain individuals who kilt their ciphers. Nicki Minaj kilt her cypher, Eminem kilt’ his cypher and Mos Def but I think ours was the most consistent. It was back to back to back.
KA: Many people think your sophomore album “What the Game’s Been Missing” was one of the hottest rap albums to hit the stores. Do you feel like that album was underrated?
Juelz: Yea, I definitely feel like that album was underrated but it was my second album. Everything is a part of a build up. I’m building my brand and it’s just about people taking notice. It always takes people time to adapt and to really understand you so they can be like ‘that’s that dude right there’. I think those careers are the best careers because they are more stable then the ones when you first come out, have a hit record and just fade away.
KA: Do you feel like you are underrated as a rap artist?
Juelz: Yes definitely. I definitely feel like I’m underrated to the people who are sleeping but it doesn’t bother me. I feel like that’s motivation to wake people up and I know I will always be me and always adapt. I feel like it always takes a little longer to get something that’s so far ahead.
KA: When do you see your next album dropping?
Juelz: Late this year. The title is “Born to loose, Built to Win.” It’s gonna be a classic. That title is something major and pure like me. You gotta mess with that title cause that’s who we are at the end of the day. You can’t walk, you can’t talk, and you don’t know who your friends are so everything can get you. That’s the loosing part but you just have to build yourself up to get hit at the end of the day and the upcoming is on you.
KA: Are there any new artists specifically that you would like to collaborate with on this album?
Juelz:: Not new but I’m gonna say Eminem. He is always somebody who has been working from his first album to now and the boy goes hard.
KA: What are some major things we can expect from you in 2010?
Juelz: My mix-tape that is right around the corner. My album “Born to Lose, Built to Win” and I just did a movie with Megan Good called “Video Girl” which will be out this year so a lot of big things.
For more of Juelz Santana check out his MySpace and Twitter.
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Listed as #1 for the Top 25 Most Anticipated albums of 2010 by Drake is featured on the latest issue of Complex for February/March 2010. Check out the article 
