So, this past week I was musically introduced to singer-songwriter Marques Toliver. I looked him up on You Tube, saw a few of his videos, and thought to myself "this is music; this is raw talent." Toliver has a sound that is fresh and beautiful. He has a soulful voice, that kinda reminds me of John Legend. One of the instruments he plays is the violin, and that sound mixed with his vocals draws you in. I am falling in love with Toliver's music, and I am glad to find a new up and coming artist that is staying true to his style. Some of my favorites by Toliver are "Magic Look", "Control", and "Deep In My Heart." To sum him up in one word wouldn't be fair because he is that good. All I can say is this guy has loads of talent, and you need to listen to his music!
Check out the link below!
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Tijon "White Noise" Review
Enter Tijon’s world with his new mix-tape White Noise EP.
White Noise is like nothing else out there right now in hip-hop. Tijon gets your attention right away with the first track “Pulse.” You can feel his passion for his music through his deep lyrics.
This project includes 8 tracks and is about 32 minutes in length. In every minute Tijon brings you realness. He tells us lyrically to live life, to be on the grind without letting anyone hold you back. At the end of the track “Wolf” someone says “music ain’t got no soul anymore...” and then you get hit with a soulful sound by the track “Get Back.” It gives us a taste of how music used to be and how it has changed.
The production on this project incorporates an alternative/indie sound. It is a tranquil listen and one you can definitely vibe to. It is cleverly put together and truly one of a kind. Mixing in some of the old school with the new. Adding in well known samples, combined with Tijon’s flow. Each track falls into another almost like a book, each song is a chapter.
One of the tracks that really got my attention was “Black Caddy, Dark Shades.” The instrumental “Im God” by Clams Casino with Lil B really won me over, along with the catchy lyrics. The sample of Imogen Heap used in the beat just adds on to how remarkable this track is. The song has to be one of my favorites’ on the EP along with other tracks. Being a huge fan of Aaliyah, I was pleasantly surprised when I heard the sample of her song “Rock The Boat” in the last track “House of Blues.”
White Noise makes me look forward to upcoming and future projects.
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