On The Watch “It’s All About Ashanti”

Grammy Award Winner Ashanti is back on the scene and ready to wreck havoc in the R&B world once again. With the release of her fifth studio Album “Braveheart” now on “deck” one can clearly see and appreciate the growth and maturity displayed between her previous offering till now.

Ashanti got her swagger back looking sexy and confident. Her track selection on this “LP” is on point; Homegirl definitely did her homework to capture the present vibe going on and to also let the competition know she ain’t no newbie to this Game but a seasoned Artist with an even clearer future for days to come. REAL TALK!

The production on this Album is tight and crisps and the features just right. Homegirl got some sure shot “Bangers” that will unquestionably keep the Clubs moving and the Radio spins Blazin!! REAL TALK!

For those who are unfamiliar with Ashanti peep my DJ Blaze/Ashanti set on my mixtapes sections and hear the evolution that Ashanti “The Princess” brings back to the Game. REAL TALK!

Blaze

ON The Watch “It’s All About Eric Bellinger”

Eric Bellinger is that unsung music assassin that people need to pay attention too. REAL TALK! Eric B has that fresh new Hip Hop/R&B sound that’s much needed in the music Game today. His “Pen” Game hasn’t gone unnoticed either judging by the hit records he’s already crafted for the likes of some Heavy Hitters in the Game; Usher, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown (which he won a Grammy with), Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia, just to name a few.

With three well-received mixtapes Born II Sing vol. 1,2 and 3 under his belt to date, Eric B showed his peers and his fans just how versatile of an artist he truly is by owning his skills on the production side aside from his mean “PEN” Game. With that being said it’s only fitting that Eric B blesses his fans with his recently released LP “The Rebirth” out right now with that fresh new Hip Hop/R&B flavor that will keep the Clubs goers and Radio heads movin on them tight tracks. REAL TALK! The collaboration alone will get you intrigue. DON’T BE A SLEEPER. Cop the LP.

It’s definitely a well-crafted Album worthy of some Hardware in the near future. REAL TALK! If your still not sold on it peep my DJ Blaze/Eric Bellinger set on my mixtape section and hear what you’ve been missing!

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About The NBA-Who’s On Top”

The NBA-Who’s On Top?

We are officially passed the midpoint mark for the season with over 42 games played and still representing the EAST with their No. 1 Defensive team in the league, we have the Indiana Pacers leading in the far front with a team first mentality that’s been working wonders for them so far. The Pacers are clearly focus and determine to hold on to that No. 1 seed come playoff time. Their game is tight and their team well balanced with a discipline worthy of an NBA’s Finals showing.

Hopping to stunt their drive is The Defending Champs The Miami Heat. The “CROWN” still belongs to them even if they do look wounded at times; they still have the time and the experience to turn things around come playoff time. As for the remaining Eastern teams still gunning for a spot in the playoffs, 3 to 8 have yet to be concrete. Expect a dogfight for those spots to be filled.

Now for the Wild Wild West, it’s a whole different story. The West is deep and loaded and the competition is fierce. Sitting atop this time around are the Oklahoma City Thunder with them being the Top Defensive Team to beat, however with the WEST being so competitive holding on to the No. 1 spot is a challenged within itself.

The Spurs as usual have worked their way back to the top as the second seed but with many injuries to key players, I’m just not sure if they will hold on to that spot for very long. The Portland Trail Blazers have played like true contenders throughout the first half of the season so expect them to keep hovering around the 1 to 3 spot for the remaining of the season. Now for the remaining playoff spots between 4 and 8, expect the unexpected cause any one of these teams gunning it out can move up the food chain in no time.

Keep your eyes and ears tuned in cause the spotlight is on high for the remaining part of the NBA season. REAL TALK!

Blaze

On The Watch It’s All About The 63rd 2014 NBA All-Star Game”

The 63rd 2014 NBA All-Star Game which is set to air from New Orleans Arena on Sunday February 16, 2014, have officially released the Sprint NBA Balloting votes for the starting line up for the East/West All-Star Game.

Representing The Eastern Conference Starters This year are
-Carmelo Anthony (New York)
-Paul George (Indiana)
-Kyrie Irving (Cleveland)
-LeBron James (Miami)
-Dwayne Wade (Miami)

Representing The Western Conference Starters This Year are
-Kobe Bryant (L.A. Lakers)
-Stephen Curry (Golden State)
-Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City)
-Blake Griffin (L.A. Clippers)
-Kevin Love (Minnesota)

Judging by the new faces entering this year All-Star Game, it’s clear to me that the fan votes speak volume. Some may agree to disagree with the line-ups but one thing is for sure this year All-Star Game is sure to be an exciting one, so TUNE IN!

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About YG”

It looks like the city of Compton may have birthed another star in the making of the likes of YG, a young Def Jam signee who’s ready to stamp his name on the West Coast as the next to “Blow” REAL TALK!

YG is that Youngin on them block who’ve been blazin up the streets, killing them clubs while still grinding hard against the grain of the music industry. With the assistance of Ty Dolla $ign and the emergence of his DJ, DJ Mustard on the production tip, YG has finally touched base on that Mainstream Hip Hop and R&B vibe.

That newly mainstream love is opening up some doors for the Youngin. His name is Buzzing and the streets are calling. YG is paving his own lane and with the help and the guidance of Young Jeezy by his side, Compton’s very own is getting that attention and the respect from his peers while still being on the come up. REAL TALK!

Be on the lookout for YG’s official Def Jam LP “My Crazy Life” which is set to drop on any given day this year. Until then peep my DJ Blaze/YG 400 set on my mixtapes section and feel what LA has been raving about.

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Mobb Deep”

When it comes to naming successful rap groups from the East Coast, one cant go far down that list without naming the Legendary Duo from Queensbridge New York, Prodigy and Havoc, known to the Game has Mobb Deep. REAL TALK!

They are hands down one of the most booming groups from the East Coast still doing it “BIG” till this day. Mobb Deep always made sure that the East Coast stayed on the map even when the East Coast/West Coast beef was going on the Mobb never back down.

They delivered for their city with their heads up high when their backs were against the walls. REAL TALK! With over 20 years in the Game Mobb Deep stamped their name in the books with some heavy tracks that changed the Game from the early “90’s” till this day. Now with seven Group Albums under their belt, Mobb Deep is looking to rock the Game once again by giving us that long awaiting 8th LP “The Infamous Mobb Deep” which is set to drop some time in spring 2014.

In union with the release of their LP, be on the look out for a Mobb Deep tour date near you. Mobb Deep is set to hit the road for a 31-date tour across North America, taking off January 10, 2014 in San Diego with possible future dates to be added to venues outside the U.S.

Till then peep my DJ Blaze/Mobb Deep set on my mixtape section and hear how I Blaze the Mobb up!

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Rico Love”

Sometimes the path you take to achieve your goals can be the one that you least expect. Rico Love came into the game has a Vocalist and a Rapper but soon found out that his hidden talent was Songwriting and Producing dope beats. REAL TALK!

Rico has penned and produced hit records for the likes of Usher, Beyoncé, Diddy, Fantasia, Nelly, Kelly Rowland and Chris Brown, just to name a few. The man has the gift to create for any genres needed from him. His track record speaks for itself. REAL TALK!

It’s only fitting that from time to time the man behind the “Pen” loosens up his tie and enters the “Booth” to showcase his love and passion as an artist. Your Boy Rico got Bars and a Voice to serenade the ladies and feed the streets like a certified Fly Boy that he is. Check out his latest EP offering “Discrete Luxury” or his recently released mixtape “EL Presidente” Your Boy is talking that fly sh*t with the confidence of “G”.

For the doubters out there who don’t believe in Rico, peep my DJ Blaze/Rico Love set on my mixtapes section and listen to the man behind the “Pen” talkin that real talk!

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About The NBA-Who’s on Top”

The NBA-Who’s on Top?

With a quarter of the regular season down and at least 20 games accounted for each team. The only clear cut surprise to me right now is how truly deep the West looks compared to the East so far. Real Talk! The Western Conference is in a battle within itself.

Them Dudes on the West are really stepping their game up. As we speak representing the No. 1 Spot for this week is none other then Portland who are sitting with an early standing of 18-4 and if you were to run down the possible 8 seeded teams to qualify for the playoffs today none of them are below the 500 PCT mark (nuff said) I can’t say the same for the Eastern Conference, having seen some uninspected reoccurring injuries to some key players and the lack of cohesiveness and team play from some promising teams, we are left with only 3 teams over the 500 PCT mark.

Indiana this week is holding strong with an early standing of 18-3 (unreal!) These Dudes are not playing around this year. Not far behind are The Defending Champs Miami with a record of 16-5 and Atlanta with their record of 11-10. Now if the playoffs were to start today none of the remaining qualifying teams would be entering the playoff with a winning record. Now that’s CRAZY!!!

Now with that being said the only good thing out of all of this is that there is still lost of games to be played and the landscaped for either conference could change at any given time. I can’t front though it is nice seeing some different faces sitting at the top for a change, even if it is only for a short time.

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Jay Z’s Entire Discography

On his 44th B-Day Jay Z decided to break down his entire discography and bless us with his personal list based from his own ears and mind, his sequence on Best-To-Worst LP’s.
Peep The G.O.A.T.’s break down!

1. Reasonable Doubt (Classic)
2. The Blueprint (Classic)
3. The Black Album (Classic)
4. Vol. 2 (Classic)
5. American Gangster (4 1/2, cohesive)
6. Magna Carta (Fuckwit, Tom Ford, Oceans, Beach, On the Run, Grail)
7. Vol. 1 (Sunshine kills this album…fuck… Streets, Where I’m from, You Must Love Me…)
8. BP3 (Sorry critics, it’s good. Empire (Gave Frank a run for his money))
9. Dynasty (Intro alone…)
10. Vol. 3 (Pimp C verse alone… oh, So Ghetto)
11. BP2 (Too many songs. Fucking Guru and Hip Hop, ha)

12. Kingdom Come (First game back, don’t shoot me)

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Forbes’s Money Hustling Musicians From June 1st, 2012 to June 1st 2013”

Forbes just recently wrapped up their top list of Money Hustling Musicians From June 1st, 2012 to June 1st 2013. The criteria Forbes was going by was: 1) Music sales 2) Tour profits 3) Endorsement 4) Business ventures. REAL TALK this list right here is not for the weak. If you’re not about that grind then you’re in the wrong business. This list is made up of New money and Old money but REAL TALK hard work and dedication is what keeps these peeps striving everyday. I tip my “B” hat to all of them for always keeping that grind on the move REAL TALK!

Peep Forbes Paid in Full List

1. Madonna – $125 million
2. Lady Gaga – $80 million
3. Bon Jovi – $79 million
4. Toby Keith – $65 million
5. Coldplay – $64 million
6. Bruce Springsteen
7. Justin Bieber – $58 million
8. Taylor Swift – $55 million
9. Elton John – $54 million
10. Beyonce – $53 million
10. Kenny Chesney – $53 million
11. Diddy – $50 million
12. Paul McCartney – $47 million
13. Calvin Harris – $46 million
14. Jennifer Lopez – $45 million
15. Roger Waters – $44 million
16. Muse – $43 million
16. Rihanna – $43 million
17. Jay Z – $42 million
17. One Direction – $42 million
18. Dr. Dre – $40 million
18. Red Hot Chili Peppers – $40 million
19. The Rolling Stones – $39 million
19. Katy Perry – $39 million
20. Tim McGraw – $33 millio
21.Pink – $32 million

Blaze