Believe in Me Now (Prod. Swedish House Mafia) - Taio Cruz

UPDATE: This is a Taio track, not an SHM track, but it is produced by them. I changed the post up a bit to reflect the update. Also, Mediafire removed the song, so no download anymore, but you guys are smart enough to find one somewhere.

Well, they've done it again. I guess deep down, somewhere at least, we all expected it. We knew it had to happen; what better way for Swedish House Mafia to solidify their position squarely on top of the house music scene than for them to, for the 2nd year running, drop the song of the summer. Yes, ladies and gentleman, this shit is bananas. Although it's technically a Taio Cruz track, along with SHM's other big single on it's way, "Save The World Tonight", summer 2011 will certainly be their year (again?).

Oh, and since I've been off my blogger grind for awhile, in the next few days I'm going to be dropping a few of the biggest bangers you guys are going to here this summer, as a thank you for stickin' around while I took some time off.

This is just a 192 kbps version, so make sure to go out and buy this shit when it comes out.

Believe in Me Now (Feat. Taio Cruz) - Swedish House Mafia

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J. Cole Roundup

I'm a little surprised I haven't done another J. Cole post sooner; I really can't emphasize enough how much I like this dudes raps and production. It's difficult for me to find a J. Cole song I don't like, so here's a little wrap-up of what the man's been up to lately.

J. Cole - Killers
 Cole describes life as a young man scared and on the run after killing a man.  He apologizes to his mother, telling her how sorry he is and about what his life could have been like. His delivery is raw and emotional, the simple production fits perfectly.

J. Cole - Nothing Like It
Soulful beat. Cole going hard. Typical.

J. Cole - The Good Son Pt. 1
Short little track that surfaced recently... I wonder if there's more?

Hoyt Latte - Breaking (Up) Bad

This. Looks. So. Good. I want it right about... now. Since that's not possible, I guess I'll have to stick with this coffee sippin' hip hop track, which, theoretically, would go along perfectly with a latte just like this one. This is a song off of Brooklyn-based coffee hop group Hoyt Latte's January EP, one of twelve EPs they plan on releasing this year. In case you hadn't guessed based on the name of the EP, they'll be releasing one each month.

Go take a look at their Bandcamp for free downloads of both the EPs they've released so far, as well as their introductory mixtape.

Hoyt Latte - Breaking (Up) Bad

Tyga - Light Dreams

I never expected much from Tyga, seeing as "Coconut Juice" was the first song I ever heard by him. I've been hearing some consistently good verses from him lately though, and his production has come a little more towards the classic hip hop sound I enjoy. I'm excited to see what he's got in store.

Tyga - Light Dreams

Lupe Fiasco - Stereo Sun

Some new Lupe, and word is this was cut from Lasers. I purposely haven't touched on the topic of "Lasers" so far, so this is going to be the one and only time I do it. The number of times I have flip flopped on how I felt about the album before it came out, and since the it's come out is countless. However, I've recently made my final decision. Drumroll please.....

Drake - November 18th

Throwback off of Drake's stepping stone to success, So FarGone. God, he's so damn smooth. This song drips steez.

"Don't know why it happens every time we alone / But here we are again and I swear I'm in my zone / So I'ma sip this drink till that motherfucker gone / Than you go get undressed and we gon' get it on"

Drake - November 18th

Lil' B - Base For Your Face (Feat. Jean Grae & Phonte) [Prod. 9th Wonder]

 

I swore to myself I'd never post Lil' B on this blog. Although I do love swag, I can't stand listening to the self-proclaimed BASEDgod shouting it over every single beat he gets on. Oh and who the fuck wants to be Ellen Degeneres? Or Paris Hilton. Lil' B is one interesting dude. Despite my promise, this record is too good to deny posting. You've got my interest B, now keep it up and you'll have yourself a new fan. Anyway, you know 9th Wonder goes in on the beat, with a sexy sample and booming drums (AKA he's get some bass for your face). Lil' B lays down a nice verse, and it turns out he actually has a lot more to say than just "swag". Plus, you know Phonte and and Jean are doin' their thing.

#SWAG

Lil' B - Base For Your Face (Feat. Jean Grae & Phonte)

Slow Jamz

Gotta start it off with a tribute to the the namesake of the blog. The sultry sounds of John Legend assuage your ears, begging you to listen again and again... and again... and again. Oh, and maybe one more time.

Let's Get Lifted - John Legend / Mediafire

Stay With You (Live) - John Legend / Mediafire

Annnnd a few extra slow jams for your listening / baby-making pleasure:

Slow Jamz (Feat. Kanye West & Jamie Foxx) - Twista / Mediafire

Just Came Here To Chill (Feat. Ronald Isley) - Isley Brothers / Mediafire

Put That Woman First - Jaheim / Mediafire