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Jasmine Solano- Nothing to Show

Continuing to tear up the underground scene, Jasmine Solano drops her newest single Nothing To Show. Miss Lady emcee/DJ brings a new wave to music period.

Also check out “Poetic Justice” (produced by Chuck Wild). Until next time Brn Skn speaks…

Theophilus London- I Want You (official video)

Directed by Vashtie, Theophilus London drops the first video off his I Want You mixtape. Shot in black and white, the concept  steps away from traditional and screams vintage.

Wishfully thinking, I would love to see his next video for the song “Soles of Fire” but until next time Brn Skn speaks…bon appetit.

AZ- Feel My Pain (official video)

AZ brought it back to the basics in his latest video “Feel My Pain”. Expect to hear more music and see more videos from his upcoming album Doe or Die 2, slated to drop this summer. Until next time Brn Skn speaks…

Jasmine Solano- Poetic Justice

Check out the latest song from fly DJ and emcee Jasmine Solano called “Poetic Justice”. Fellas she sounds really sexy on the track. Recently on tour with Wiz Khalifa for the Deal or No Deal Tour, Lady Solano has been cooking up some heat herself for debut EP dropping soon. Here’s my interview with her on tour. Until next time Brn Skn speaks…

Slum Village- Faster

Thanks to E1 Entertainment, here’s the newest single from Slum Village called “Faster”. Off their upcoming album Villa Manifesto,  legendary Detroit hip-hop group brings fans the same musical energy that they came to know and love. I’m digging it so let me know your thoughts too! Until next time Brn Skn speaks…

“LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: Elevating on Wax Poetics” on Brn Skn Speaks radio

Join me THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT at 8pm for a special episode co-hosted by the ladies of The R’ebel Mag and myself on Brn Skn Speaks radio. Andre Torres, editor-in-chief of Wax Poetics*, stops by to chat with us about the history/vision behind his creation, the success of the magazine, and future plans/ventures. Call in when the show is live at 347 202-0591. Until next time Brn Skn speaks…

*Wax Poetics is a bi-monthly American music magazine dedicated to vintage and contemporary music including jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, reggae, Latin, blues, and R&B.*

The Roots feat. John Legend- Doin’ It Again

Listen to The Roots latest single “Doin It Again” (their version of John Legend’s song “Again”). Black Thought sounds stronger than ever. The countdown is in effect until their highly anticipated album How I Got Over drops June 22nd. Make sure you peep “Dear God 2.0″ if you haven’t heard it already. Looking forward to the video dropping soon. Until next time Brn Skn speaks…

Mixtape fever: The HOLLA DAY 2

Mixtape fever. Check out the latest musical concoction from DMV producer Jay Fresh Kicks with features from artists repping the DMV, Nike Nando, Deuce, Hunit Grand, Badio, and more.

Make sure and check out RA the MC’s freestyle “Comin 2 Da Stage” and Badio’s “Kiss the Sky”. Just listen to the whole damn thing lol. You’ll find some favorites. Here’s more from the Hollafame Music empire. Until next time Brn Skn speaks…

The Roots- Dear God 2.0

“Dear God 2.0″ is The Roots’ newest single off their upcoming album How I Got Over, slated to drop June 22nd. A remake of the song (of the same title) by Monsters of Folk , Black Thought’s “letter to God” is very reminiscent of their song “Rising Down” (off their last album). The self-titled track described the world as being out of control and hence part of the hook saying  “Someone get God on the phone.” This song will wake you up!

I’ve always admired their distinct sound and unorthodox lyrics. I know their new album will be worth the wait. Until next time Brn Skn speaks…