Pharrell kicked it with Angie Mar during Hot 97’s afternoon drive today. He opens up on his relationship and discusses upcoming work from Kendrick Lamar to Beyoncé as well as Jay-Z. The rain man is back. info
Curtis invaded a couple of NYC radio stations yesterday. During the rush hour drive, he pulled over at Hot 97 for some one-on-one with Angie Martinez. Well, here’s what “actually” went down. Break 1: 50 explains the confusion of his “New Day” single, upcoming video and touches on the passing of his manager Chris Lighty. Break 2: Fif then speaks on his recent Oprah interview and says he’s actually still eyeing a November 13 release of his next album, Street King Immortal. Break 3: Finally, he discusses his boxing deal, plugs his first […]
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.