First let me say, as a TV/Film major I think it is incredibly hilarious and lowkey cool that music videos have trailers now. With that being said, witness the trailer for Trey Songz‘s “Yo Side of the Bed” video featuring the beautiful Keri Hilson.

It actually looks like it's going to be really good.

Ok, I don’t want to like this song. In fact, the chorus is so bad that it makes the goal easier, but the beat? Damn that beat! ATL native Bryan J is trying to make it big as a R&B act and has the support of fellow Atlanta natives, rap group Travis Porter. Here is the horrible interesting video for his song “Let Me Take You Out”.

Lord, I just don't know.

Dwele is amazing. That’s about all you need to know. Here’s a short commercial for his upcoming album W.W.W. (W.ants W.orld W.omen) being released June 29th.

Gyptian’s “Hold You” is a track I’ve definitely been feeling lately, especially the remix featuring Nicki Minaj. Here’s the video for the original track.

Hope you guys enjoyed.

Cj..

Love is just a word…until someone gives it meaning…

Music lovers, it’s been a minute (okay nearly an entire year) but it’s once again that time for a MESH. mixtape featuring a compilation of some of the hottest jams and grooves there is to offer.

What is love? Why do we obsess over it so much? When we question love, we tend to question ourselves. It’s the greatest mystery, the greatest comfort, the greatest hurt, it is Love’s Query. MESH‘s latest mixtape has the R&B/Neo-Soul lover in mind with soothing vibes and tracks all about the enigma that is love. With “Love’s New Image” the mixtape explores recent tracks about the ins and outs of love while also dabbling into love’s greatest relative–lust. “Love’s Old Soul” brings it back  as the neo-soul tunes effortlessly caresses the deepest thought of love, live, and learning. Discover some new songs and many classics from some of your favorite artists like Drake, Bilal, Tweet, Jill Scott, Maxwell, Beyonce, Aaliyah and more. This mixtape is sure to relax your mind and take you on a journey of question, doubt and understanding…..a journey of love.

Download MESH. The Music Vol. IV- Love’s Query Mixtape HERE

Let me know how you like it…

Cj..

MESH.

So while my PNC’s are partying it up tonight at 20/20 I’ll be stuck inside posting music–but it’s okay I enjoy it! (But seriously, I’d rather be out having a TT. I’ll be in DC soon enough..)

[ Johnta Austin - Make Love To You ]

[ Dwele Ft. Kanye West - Hold On ]

[ B[dot]Jay ft. T. ReQ – BackPack Fulla Stacks ] (HOT) (New Artist)

[ Kid Sister - Right Hand Hi ]

[ Rick Ross - Killer Instincts ]

[ Shaun Paul - Press It Up ] (Club Banger!)

[ Red Cafe ft. Ray Lavender - Them Lips ]

[ JR Writer ft. Lil Wayne - We Like Cars ]

Aisha

Underrated \??n-d?(r)-?r?t\-to not be aware or take account of the full abilities or potential of.

Take that definition in. I’ll wait for it to marinate in your mind a bit. Ready? Okay, here we go.

The music industry is known for many great artist and talents. It’s also known for several individuals attempting to reach a certain caliber of respect and celebrity. In this fight for true recognition, there can be a mixup of who receives deserving attention and whose talents are almost blatantly ignored. The artists who produce quality music and don’t receive the attention they deserve via sales, awards, or any other type of recognition are referred to as ‘underrated’ artists. Now, we’ve all got our own ideas of who deserves the most attention in the music industry and the following is mine: 

Only a few of the popular artists of the time truly deserve the attention they garner (i.e. Beyoncé, Kanye West, Lil’ Wayne, Usher, etc.) while others not so much (Rihanna and others of her kind).

There is a odd disconnect from quality music and attention. Although I’m glad a vast majority of the better artists in the world do not have their works tarnished by ‘going mainstream’, I do feel that certain artist should gain more recognition for their musical genius.

Here is a list of  the twenty recent most underrated R&B artist (in my opinion). No particular order.

1. Tamia

2. Anthony Hamilton

3. Raheem DeVaughn

4. Bilal

5. Kelly Rowland

6. Lloyd

7. Mario

8. Solange

9. Dwele

10. Sammie

11. Jill Scott

12. India Arie

13. Tiffany Evans

14. Cherish

15. Amerie

16. Joss Stone

17. Raphael Saadiq

18.  Musiq Soulchild

19. Tweet

20. Erykah Badu

Cj

Let me know who I forgot or your favorite ‘underrated’ artist.