Artist Spotlight: ILL Methodz

ILL Methodz is an MC from Birmingham, United Kingdom (that’s right..) in the process of making a mark in this industry.
His craft illustrates his true loyalty and respect for music, particularly the Hip Hop genre. This isn’t just a hobby to him but a passion. He is not one to be compared to those guys hangin out on the corner making music as a means to an end.. as in money, he actually enjoys what he does and selflessly enlightens others with his lyrics. ILL Methods has the potential to entertain, educate and potentially put the focus back on to music as being an art rather than a phase which is often suggested by a few rappers in Birmingham trying to break into the scence.

"A Tragedy"- listen
The first time I listened to this I got caught up the rhythm and the lyrics that I found myself closing my eyes so I could pay attention to each word. His style is reminiscent of Lupe Fiasco with his story telling skills (obviously he's different.. but yeh!). You follow the story with your ears but the words paint a picture in your mind, believe me, the end made me shudder.

"I’m so Real"- listen
LOL side note- I actually remember him bopping his head to this beat in class. It annoyed me.. but anyways..
You’ll take fancy to this track if you enjoy playful lyrics that fits suitably with a playful beat. On this track he talks about his frustration with people who abuse music, referring to them as "seasonal berries" and he is basically trying to find his own way. It’s full of punchlines but I loves it.
“I’ll sacrifice you wack cats like lambs at Ramadan, jibba jabba and bomb your jaw more than Taliban” “part-time rappers need to find a new path, you’ve miscalculated blud, do the right math”. Enough said. This song will have u creasing up with laughter.

"My Love"- listen
I’m a sucker for nostalgic samples and he knows that too lol. You can hear the raw emotion in his voice. I don’t want to give it away but listen carefully, because initially the music and the lyrics deceive you.

Gonna keep it brief now,but a lot of people have said their favourite is “Jezebel”, he talks about a past relationship. It has a catchy hook and the line that basically sums it up is "I loved the sex but I couldn't hack the head fuck". I think alot of people can relate to this track, so give it a listen

These are my interpretations of his tracks, so if you would like to find out more about his music, then why not visit his myspace and tell him Chantelle sent you, show him some love from neverxmind.blogspot.

Music News: Kanye West

Peep the cover for Kanye's new single entitled 'Love Lockdown' he recently performed this at the VMA's and i wasn't impressed. Lovexhate will probably call me a hater but its my opinion lol. Kanye's 4th album will be called 808's and Heartbreak' and will be released in december on the 16th to be exact. Remember we told you!


Listen to 'Love Lockdown' here

Artist Spotlight: Neon Hitch

Hopefully I'll be doing a few of these, so look out for another one!
Let me introduce you to Neon Hitch. You may not have heard of her but that's alright! And yep, that is her actual name and she's led just as much interesting life, she was born into a gypsy family and participated in circus performances, but more importantly lets focus on her music, she's an artist hailing from London (UK stand uppp lol!). I'm not even going to categorise her music because it crosses many genres, I'm not quite sure if she's even signed, but looks like things are destined to happen. She might be put into the spotlight soon enough since she's friend's with Amy Winehouse..
Some may compare her to the likes of M.I.A, Lily Allen etc but don't let that overshadow her own uniqueness.

The song below is titled "My Book"


That's the only song I could find on Youtube but my favourites are called "Breathe You" and "On The Move", which you can find on her myspace. If she interets your ears, why not visit her myspace, and show her love from neverxmind.blogspot.

Solange- Would've Been The One

Karma has previously done a post on Solange's album but it's just that good that I thought I'd give it another mention. I especially like the track "Would've Been The One". The lyrics are playful and the beat follows suite. Solange finds herself in a situation of love that involves more than just her and the man, "I find you plus me divided from him" lol I love that line! Had to give you a little sample. Basically not only is it a love triangle but she's one of nine. Gosh.. I hate players!

Well anyways heres the track, listen to the lyrics..

She does sound a little screechy on this track but I think it goes well with what shes saying reflecting her frustration, I like her tone on this.
Definitley not an album to overlook.

New Music: Nelly

A new track said to be on Nelly's forthcoming album Brass Knuckles has leaked. 'Lies' features his St.Lunatics crew as well as Keri Hilson but I'm not convinced its actually her it sounds nothing like Keri.
The track isn't up to much IMO its all over the place, Nelly needs to do better than this if he wants to be taken seriously.

What do you think?

Listen to 'Lies'

Cop That Disc!!

Solanges new album has finally arrived a full 5 years after her somewhat disapponting debut Solo Star. Now she is all grown up and trying hard to shake off the comparisons to her big sister, evident in album opener 'God Given Name', and she does so convincingly. The album's retro style is a breath of fresh air in a music industry that is becoming increasingly boring and predictable. There are few artists out there who dare to be themselves and bring something different.(Beyonce included) The album is a great mix of modern tracks with an old school flavour that really showcases her songwriting skills shes written tracks for Destiny's Child as well as the highlights 'Upgrade U' and 'Love'from both Beyonce and Kelly Rowland's current albums. Standout cuts here include 'T.O.N.Y' and 'Valentines's Day' if you want to hear real quality music this is well worth purchasing.7/10

Keri Hilson Update

Keri's debut album 'In A Perfect World' has been pushed back.The album was originally due to be released Semptemver 23rd but has now been delayed until october. There has been no official reason why from Mosley Music Group/Zone 4, a joint venture between Timbaland and Polow Da Don, maybe her first single energy wasn't being recieved the way they'd anticpated. Kmt I've been (im)patiently waiting for this album for like a year and a half so i hope this doesn't get pushed back even further coz keri is talented and deserves her time 2 shine.

Disturbia= Pure Genious

Dis video is pure genious, the director captured al essence of a good video and der are no video girls, nice cars, money, or bling flashin, which is good, da song is hot too so check dis video out everyone here is rihanna's "Disturbia" video