June 18, 2010 @ 3:08 PM EDT
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Eminem and Red Bull’s EmSee battle competition kicks off next Monday (June 21) at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Showtime’s at 9 P.M. and is hosted by Shade 45’s Angela Yee. There will also be a special performance by Slaughterhouse. Afterward, the series heads West to the Bay Area. Peep the dates below. San Francisco: July 16 Philadelphia: July 20 Orlando: July 29 Atlanta: August 3 Greensboro: August 5 Houston: August 12 The winner of each location will […]
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.