Our Music, And Why We Listen To It: This one's for the ladies...

Hello World,

SO, as it may or may not be understood by my page, those that know me know I am a big, big, BIG music head. I embody what a lot of people would consider an appreciator for music...I listen to music made before I was born, as well as music made before my parents were born. Along with knowing what I'm talking about, I've done the research about my musical ancestors and understand the theory and musical interpretation behind a lot of what I listen to. Basically...I know my shit; my knowledge of music and the game is undeniable. Lol.

Now when it comes to what the music world has going on today, in terms of opportunity and broad range of genre-crossing success, there are many players in the field. Females are gaining their voice on the sense of an alternative revival, as well as an R&B/Soul singers that are making their way into the scene working with big names. Artists such as Chrisette Michele, who did work on Jay-Z's "Lost One" and Nas' "Can't Forget About You", as well as Nikki Jean, who contributed to Lupe Fiasco's "Hip Hop Saved My Life", have both begun to make names for themselves. Both are young, 25 and 24 respectively, and will be making big moves in the near future.

Also, artists like the Sri-Lanken native M.I.A., the East Coast based Santogold, and the Chicago born Kid Sister are changing the landscape of female MCs, with their brash bold style of attacking the airwave. Their outlandish music patterns, along with their blunt delivery of emotion, bring an unavoidable car-crash effect: you initially are turned off, but can't help but gaze for a few more moments.


I suggest giving them all a download ASAP. I'll be back on here soon with my opinion of the rest of the game. HINT: I will more then likely have to address the inevitable fan-favorite and dreaded giant who's name sounds like Wil 'Layne (ha!)

Peace and love,

dana J.
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