On The Watch It’s All About Mary J Blige

When it comes to who’s running the game as a Male Artist in the R&B/Hip Hop world right now, I’ve already made it clear, it’s your boy Kell’s, so since we’re keeping it 100; the Female Artist its none other than the Queen herself Ms. Mary J. Blige.

Mary has the honor of being the only artist with Grammy wins in R&B, Rap, Pop and Gospel. REAL TALK! Last year Billboards Magazine ranked MJB as the most successful female R&B artist of the past 25 years, she held down the number 2 spot overall. Mary’s been banging out hits after hits from 1992 till this day.

MJB’s swag is unmatched by today’s newer artists. Her list of top guest features in the Hip Hop game is ridiculously long, radio loves her and the clubs can’t get enough of her. No disrespect to all the hot new artists coming out right now but REAL TALK, MJB is the Truth and that’s why she’s the Undisputed Queen of the R&B hands down. Check out my DJ Blaze/Mary Blige Takeover Set on my mixtapes section, peep what I’m talking about.

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On The Watch “It all about R.Kelly”

There’s a lot of male R&B artists in the game claiming to being the best out right now, granted some artists have the drive and the momentum to claim that feeling right now, but REAL TALK you can‘t spell R&B without the R meaning Mr. R. Kelly, the dude from Chi Town that’s been killing the airwaves since his debut in 1989.

Kell’s is an R&B singer-songwriter, arranger, performer, music video director and record producer. REAL TALK! The man is known for crafting some crazy hits and I’m not talking just on the R&B tip, with the help of some of the Heavy Hitters in the rap game Kell’s was able to create a new lane in the game of Hip Hop/R&B and by doing so he raised the bar up and changed the whole concept of how Hip Hop/R&B should be received and appreciated.

Till this day Kell’s is still the Head Of State of the Hip Hop/R&B game REAL TALK! All the new artists coming out right now should stop throwing rocks at the Throne and instead take a page from Kell’s music book and learn what it takes to stay and still be relevant in this game. REAL TALK! Check out my DJ Blaze/R.Kelly takeover set on my mixtapes section, its TIMELESS!!

On The Watch “Hip Hop’s Seasoned Heavy Hitters”

The year 2011 might just be the best year for Hip Hop LP’s to come out REAL TALK.

The Hip Hop’s Seasoned Heavy Hitters in the game are gearing them self up to shake the Hip Hop World with a BANG and show them young kats coming up how to throw down a tight LP from the beginning to the end.

First off we got Dr. Dre, a Pioneer in this music game, a global phenomenon and multiplatinum seller who gave us some unforgettable solo classics like The Chronic and The Chronic 2001. 11 years has past since Dre last released a solo LP. Detox is to be he’s final album, its only fitting that his album is the most anticipated LP for 2011 since Michael Jordan’s return to Basket Ball in 98. Dre is a perfectionist who promises to give us nothing but the best for his last solo LP to the world. A must have for true Dre fans—Check out my DJ Blaze/Dr. Dre Takeover Set on my mixtapes section. It’s BLAZIN!!

Next up we got 2 of the best Seasoned Heavy Hitters combining their talent, drive and swagger to give us what may well be a game changing LP. Watch The Throne,the title itself demands attention. Jay and Ye are definitely raising the level of how recording a tight LP should sound like. A blue print that the young ins in the game today can dissect and learn from. REAL TALK.

Wayne was released from Rikers prison facility on November 4, 2010 after serving 8 months of his 1-year sentence and judging by his first release from his Carter v LP 6 Foot 7 Foot witch is another banger for the streets and the clubs, Wayne showed no signs of rust but did demonstrate hunger from being away from the booth for so long. The track 6 Foot 7 Foot is the perfect track to letting the world know that Weezy is back and ready to bang out another hit album in the Carter V. REAL TALK.

After running off with the Source Magazine’s Man Of The Year award for 2010, Ricky Rozay has embrace the new Year 2011, with a vengeance. Ross has teamed up with Diddy to form the Buggatti Boyz, which will be releasing an EP in the months to come. Ross has also established himself has one of the top dudes in this game, its only fitting that his next LP which is also slated to be release in 2011, be called God Forgives, I Don’t. Staying productive and creative is something that Ross does well. REAL TALK. Check out my DJ Blaze/Rick Ross RnB Takeover Set on my mixtapes section, its SERIOUS!!

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On The Watch “Last Train To Paris is Diddy’s 5th studio album”

Last Train To Paris is Diddy’s 5th studio album but you’d never know it the way he’s been on his grind promoting it like crazy. Diddy’s been on every talk show, day and night, MTV News, 106 and Park for the whole week of December 13 to 17th, SNL, The View and even threw in a performance last night for the third annual WWE Tribute to the Troops of America.

Diddy’s been going at it hard and you really can’t front on him. REAL TALK! Hate him or love him the man is a self-promotional team, the kind of dude you want on your team. Although his first week sales have been predicted to be his lowest to come out to date, Peeps should still take notice of this Pioneers drive and self-motivation cause no amount of sales good/bad can teach you that, REAL TALK! Keep doing you Diddy I respect your grind. –Peep the LP it’s tight!!

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On The Watch “Rick Ross and Trey Songz”

I’ve been watching the moves that Rick Ross has made since his first appearance back in 2006, and I gotta say that this dude is serious. Homey hasn’t stop since he step foot in the game. The self proclaimed Boss of MIAMI and Hip Hop’s heavy weight, is finally coming to his own and creating his own lane that can’t go unnoticed by his peers. REAL TALK! Ross has had countless hits blaring out in the clubs and on the radio, whether its him on his own or as a feature on R&B tracks, Ross comes in hard and delivers nothing less then hot topping chart tracks. The drive that Ross has displayed through out the year 2010 will definitely carry over to the New Year 2011 to come. Check out my DJ Blaze/Rick Ross takeover set and see what I’m talking about!

 

It’s been quite a journey for my man Trey Songz, ever since he jump on the opportunity to open for Jay-Z in late 2009, Trey’s life movement have been nothing but positive. He’s swag has been on some next level shit, he’s been dropping hits after hits and all of them have been chart-topping tracks for the clubs and for the radio. He’s also been quite the guest feature on many heavy hitters A list like Diddy, Rick Ross, T.I., Fat Joe and Drake just to name a few. The man is killing the airwaves right now; this year has definitely been his best music wise. I expect nothing less from him for the New Year 2011. Keep doing ya thang Trey.

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On The Watch “Dj Blaze’s Top Producers Pick”

 

Top Producers

If you’re looking for that radio friendly sound or that crazy club track that you can’t seem to get out of your head, these are some of the producers you need to holla at, real talk:

First up we have Ryan Leslie (the sleeper of the game) super producer/ multi-instrumentalist, singer/rapper of the production game. Ryan has produce hot singles for a number of artists from Hip-Hop to R&B. I call him the sleeper of the game because this guy is a musical genius…. check out the Ryan Leslie/Fabolous set I got up on the mixtape section, this dude is serious!!

Next in line we have Jermaine Dupri, Grammy award winning, producer, songwriter/rapper. This man’s track record speaks for himself. He’s always looking to make you dance every chance he gets. He’s always trying to craft that hit that makes all the club goers move.

Next up we have Super-producer Timbaland, an innovator who prides himself by staying ahead of the game with his unique trademark sound, which holds no boundaries. Radio loves him and the clubs can’t get enough of him.

Next up we have Mr. West, producer, musician rapper/singer. Kanye’s commercial success speaks volume in the music game, whether you love him or hate him, the man knows how to bang out hits. His futuristic style is like no other in the game.

Next up we have Swizz Beats, record producer, DJ/rapper. His production style and interesting ideas create crazy hype, whether you get him hyping up the track, on the chorus, or simply in the background, you’re pretty much guaranteed some mainstream success.

At the end of the day no album is complete without a hit record, these hit makers or all CERTIFIED!!

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