Sunday, August 28, 2011

Bridget Kelly

The first time I seen Bridget Kelly, it was during the rehearsal of the song "New York" for the televised concert for Jay Z's the Blueprint tour on Fuse. I expected to see and hear a lot from this artist, but after a few interviews she was no where to be found. Between Alicia Keys and Beekay, I think Beekay was the better match for this song.

After a little digging it seems we may get a chance to hear more from Beekay. She recently released an acoustic version of her song "Thinking About Forever".




Friday, August 26, 2011

Hindsight- Bun B: Trill O.G.



Production/Beats 4/5
Lyrics 4/5

8/10 = 80% Grade B

Wiz Khalifa-On my Level



Originality 4/5

Creattivity 4/5

Transition 3/5

Lyrics 2.5/5

Beat and vocal Arrangement 4/5

Total 17/25 = 70% Grade C

Monday, August 22, 2011

Wale ft Jeremih and Rick Ross- That Way



Originality 3.5/5
This song is a sample of Curtis Mayfields "Give me Your Love"

Creativity 4/5
This sample is flipped rather nicely. I hardly recognized Jeremih singing the hook.

Transition (from verse to hook) 3.5
The break coincide from the verse to the hook sounds a little choppy.

Lyrics 3/5
The artists stay on subject but nothing catchy in particular.

Beat and Vocal Arrangement 4/5
This track is not to much different than the original with the exception of the artists.

Total 18/25 = 72% Grade B-




Sunday, August 21, 2011

Jay Z and Kanye West - Otis



Originality 3/5
This is because this song is a full sample. Samples can only receive a max rating of 3.5

Creativity 3/5
As a sample this not in the typical, repetitive style that producers use. Drops in the snare
with the kick and vocal sample is catchy.

Transition 3/5
The drop outs with the drums is the only change in this song.
But, this beat has no transition at all.

Lyrics 4/5
If it ain't broke don't fix it. Both artist boasted their ego's on this track.

Beat and Vocal Arrangement 5/5


Total 18/25 = 72% Grade B-

Big Krit ft Bun B and Ludacris



Originality 4/5
Even though the hook is of a vocal sample the beat is entirely original?
I'll check the credits to confirm this

Creativity 4/5

Transition (from verse to hook) 3.5/5

Lyrics 5/5

Arrangement 5/5

Total 21.5/25 86% Grade A-



Big Sean- Marvin Gaye and Chardonnay



Beat Originality 4/5

Song Creativity 4/5

Transition (from verse to hook) 4/5

Lyrics 3/5

Beat and Vocal Arrangement 4/5

Total 19/25 = 76% Grade B