Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Nominees for August's "Artist of the Month"
Yolanda Johnson - Violet Flower
For her soulful lyrics in the whole ep and dedication to putting her love, sweat, determination, and inspiration into her music. You will definitely enjoy this cd hands down, no questions asked.
Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Pt.1 & 2
For exploring the different ways in soul music, Erykah Badu has been nominated for this blogspot's "Artist of the Month". With the combination of neo soul and hip hop, Erykah created songs like "Honey", "Annie", "Me", and "The Cell". A great album inspiring lyrics and evidence of an proud American.
Nicole Wray - InDepenDance Day Vol.1
For making a combat after the world tries to take her down is Nicole Wray. This mixtape ensures lyrics of Hardcore Hip-Hop, Sweet R&B, and spoken words. The hip hop songs are "Mean Girl", "A Mans World", "I'll Take Your Man", "Let It Rain", "Diamonds", and "RNB Bitches". The spoken words of the "Intro", "Outro", and "InDepenDance Day". The inspiring lyrics of "Masquerade" and "Can't Get Out of the Game" is something that takes over you real easy. And for the sweet R&B remake, Sweet Thing 07.
Kierra Kiki Sheard - This Is Me
Kiki came, saw, and conquered victory over the enemy when she combined both "Gospel" and "Contemporary" music to attract young fans. Listing some of the top tracks of the album like "You're The Only One", "Why Me?", "Wrong Things", "Change", "You", "Hear This", and "No, Never". The album became #1 on Top Gospel charts which is her second time doing so. The first time was when she released her first album, "I Owe You".
Ledisi - Lost & Found
You lose yourself but find it in Ledisi's music. She lets you know that everything will be "Alright". Different versions of her second single "In The Morning" hypes you up even more. After all her hardwork, Ledisi finally started getting recognition for her hardwork.