Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is the American hip-hop artist that is currently sweeping the internet. His latest mixtape Overly Dedicated has been getting worldwide attention. Not to mention the huge buzz off his new album Good Kid, Mad City to be released October 22, 2012.

Overly Dedicated features a mix of various underground and conscious rappers. The mixtape also includes many “indie” (Independent) artists like Jhene Aiko and Ab-Soul. Popular tracks off the mixtape “Opposites Attract”, “Ignorance Is Bliss” and “Average Joe” appear to be his testament to life, love and the hood. The Compton California rapper describes his music as not catering to Blacks or Whites but simply everyday life music. “Opposites Attract” is Lamar’s testament to love where he exposes the one fact that “We hate people that love us, love people that hate us”. “Ignorance is Bliss on the other hand appears to “glorify gangster rap and street crime but keeps repeating the line that “Ignorance is Bliss” hinting to the fact that we know not what we do”. “Average Joe” describes his position in relation to his experiences in his hometown. While there is violence and crime all around him he is just another man, affected by life. Kendrick Lamar’s music is very well- rounded and has something for every open-minded listener.

 Good Kid, Mad City is already getting nationwide airplay with the single “Swimming Pools (Drank)”. Kendrick Lamar has a somewhat unorthodox sound with a new and interesting feature in each song and video. He is an artist in the highest sense of the word, detailing both the good and bad of his world. His west-coast sound is filled with beats and lyrics that make you bob your head and think at the very same time. Check out all his music and news at kendricklamar.org.  

That Crap they play on the radio is not real music. The radio is slowly killing quality music. While I agree that the 90s had some of the best music of our time, there is also quality music out right now. To find it is the difficult part. One has to scour the internet and be open to different sounds and different looks. Underground artists like Dee-1, Elle Varner, K'La, K. Michele, Ashley Dubose, Jade Novah, Jermaine Riley, Jhene Aiko, Kendrick Lamar, Lauriana Mae, The Weeknd, Selah Sue, Daley and Tori Kelly have a hard time making it to the big music scene because foolish people keep voting, requesting and buying tracks that represent everyting that is wrong with the music scene. Well known conscious rap artists like Mos Def, Common, Talib Kweli, ?uestlove, The Roots, Lupe Fiasco cant get their music played because they speak the truth. Some good artists however do slip through the cracks like B.o.B, Drake, Wale, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Jay Z, Nas, but at what costs to their music. Yea they make good music and they make it to the big leagues but do their orginal sound and music begin to change?? I'll let you be the judge. But I do encourage readers not to settle for what the radio sells and i do mean sells. Those fools make money of your easy fandom so do yourselves a favor and look deeper for music that has more meaning and more base besides a good dance beat. Also Check out the artists I mentioned above and help them make it to the big leagues for having real talent. 

This  a Scottish Soul and R&B recording artist and songwriter has a voice that commands attention. This 25 year old UK superstar has been blazzing the charts and soundwaves since 2010. Her latest Album Our Version of Events is the biggest selling debut album of the UK. The Album is great from start to finish. Don Believe me? Take a listen below at the album sampler. I love her look and her sound, she has a package that sells more than just the average love. Her Videos send a message and tell more than just an average love story. The video for "My Kinda Love" describes the love between two sisters one of which is sick. The video along with the powerful voice and lyrics make a great song.   

Rebecca Ferguson

This 25 year old English Singer/ Songwriter grew to frame from the show "The X-Factor". True to the style of most English artists she has a voice and a style that carries her music all on its own. Her transitional voice moves from heavy to light as she displays her raspy voice in "Nothings Real But Love" then a lighter tone in "FairyTale".
Her Album Heaven was released in December 2011 and is slowly getting the attention of American fans. Do yourself a favor and listen to this girl blow!