Showing posts with label The Weeknd. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Weeknd. Show all posts

Friday, October 21, 2011

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 13: R&B Leaders of the New School


I can't believe there are 13 of these now!
Hip Hop has changed dramatically over the years--almost everything is digital now and rappers can make music to anything because creativity seems endless. I welcome these changes with open arms and although there are a lot of sh*tty artists clogging the Internet, there are also incredible talents that can reach a large audience easier than ever before.

What few seem to notice is that the same movement is happening with R&B.  There are tons of amazing singers and songwriters that are participating in the progressive evolution of this genre that seems to be expanding just as quickly as rap.  I'd like to consider the standouts in R&B our "Leaders of the New School," although many who are just starting to gain major attention have been around in the industry for quite some time.

Check out a Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 13, a showcase of these R&B Leaders of the New School, which includes music from Miguel, Jhené Aiko, Teedra Moses, Frank Ocean, BJ The Chicago Kid, The Weeknd, and more!


Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 13: R&B Leaders of the New School


Sunday, October 9, 2011

New Music: The Weeknd - Initiation


The fun and excitement of the A3C Hip Hop Festival has officially come to an end for me, which means it's back to making sure I provide you gangstas with the newest in Hip Hop and R&B music.

Tonight, Abel Tesfaye, A.K.A. The Weeknd, released the brand new track, "Initiation" via Twitter.  "Initiation" has more of a hip hop influence than some of his other music but it stays true to his style, so I'm definitely going to be bumping this.  Check it out below and let me know if you're feeling it!

The Weeknd - Initiation


Props to PrefixMag

Previously: Next Up: The Weeknd + New Mixtape: Thursday

Sunday, October 2, 2011

New Music: Florence + The Machine - Shake It Out (The Weeknd Remix)


UK sensation Florence + The Machine are the latest to recruit the Weeknd and apply his signature sound to their music.  Check out the remix "Shake It Out" below and let me know what you think about it by commenting below or on the Gs Use Emoticons Facebook page!

Florence + The Machine - Shake It Out (The Weeknd Remix)


Props to HHNM

Previously: New Music: The Weeknd x Jesse Boykins III - B4 The Weeknd Is Thru

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Ryshon Jones: Friday (FreEP)


I thought it would be a slow Sunday, but thankfully this weekend has brought some new material for me to listen through. The undisputed standout is Philly rapper Ryshon Jones' Friday. This FreEP is the incredibly well executed story of a young man who made a mistake and dumped his girlfriend after cheating, ran into the arms of his female best friend, killed his former best friend, and tries to get his first girlfriend back.   Download below as Ryshon spits over some revamped instrumentals from The Weeknd's Thursday album.


Props to 2dopeboyz for putting me on this dope EP

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

New Music: Jesse Boykins III x The Weeknd - B4 The Weekend Is Thru


New music that blends Chicago soul singer Jesse Boykins III's "B4 the Night is Thru" with The Weeknd's "The Knowing."  The end result = genius.


Jesse Boykins III x The Weeknd: B4 The Weeknd Is Thru


Hit the jump to listen and download each track separately!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Next Up: The Weeknd (Updated with New Mixtape!!)

Bring your love, baby, I could bring my shame
Bring the drugs, baby, I could bring my pain
I got my heart right here
I got my scars right here
Bring the cups baby, I could bring the drank
Bring your body baby, I could bring you fame
That's my muthafucking words to you
Just let me muthafucking love you


The Weeknd is a Toronto based singer whose dark lyrics and unique sound mixed with smooth R&B has captivated the ears of the underground and college students everywhere.  If you haven't heard of him before, chances are you will when Drake's album "Take Care" is released.

Listen/DL to the track The Party & The After Party below.


If you're feeling that, download the entire mixtape "House of Balloons" here.

Download the brand new mixtape "Thursday" HERE (Alt. Link: http://hulkshare.com/kx30kibmrx2o)

Hit the jump to reveal the artwork for The Weeknd's next mixtape, "Thursday"
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