HEY! So I spent this entire past weekend at home. And what do I do when I spend an entire weekend at home? Download new music! And sort through the stuff I’ve downloaded here and there. My latest batch of recommendations:
The Dream – Love vs Money
This is the guy who was featured and produced Gym Class Heroes’ “Cookie Jar.” If you haven’t heard already, that song is a Fukushima favourite. So I thought I’d give this album a try. The reviews it’s been getting are quite favourable. As it turns out, HOLY BABY MAKIN’ MUSIC. I’m not usually the type who’s into RnB slow jams and being all smooth “in this club” but this album is a winner. The way he covers the Love vs Money dilemma is entertaining in itself, but some of the beats are simply impressive. Really high production value. Showcasing some collaborations with heavyweights such as Kanye and Mariah certainly doesn’t hurt and contributes really positively to the album. Think of Usher but dirtier, Ne-Yo but bouncier, Chris Brown but less-Rihanna punching (douche). Read more
