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[News] Artist to Look Out for in 2012

Frank Ocean –  This R&B artist has a unique chill style and I would compare him to Drake when he sings.  He really doesn’t overpower you with his voice but is soft and subtle to get his point across.  He also will be opening for Coldplay this summer.  Check out his mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra for a preview!

Bei Maejor – This producer turned singer/R&B artist has released one single and four mixtapes.  His single and most popular song to date is titled, “Touble” and features J. Cole.  To his credit he knows what good music sounds like already being nominated for a grammy for his production with Trey Songz.  Bei has produced and written for these other major artists like Ciara, Sean Kingston, T-Pain, Lloyd, Drake, Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, and Wiz Khalifa.

A$AP Rocky – This guy reminds me a lot like a young Lil Wayne.  He is raw and will bring you a top of the line swag like Wayne.  Check it out for yourself here “Purple Swag” and here “Peso“.  A$AP will be dropping his first album in July of this year titled LongLiveA$AP. FYI ASAP = Always Strive and Prosper

Azealia Banks – We already posted about this artist once but we had to include her in this list!  After killing it with over 7 million views on her “212“ video on youtube she is poised and ready to explode on the scene.  This artists isn’t afraid of anything and it shows when she admitted  to being openly bisexual.  Her funky crazy style will energize her fans as she continues to grow!

[News] Grammy’s 2012 Performance Recap

 

There were some great performances at the Grammy’s last night with the best being the sendoff at the end.  Catch the video above to check it out.  David Guetta, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, The Foo Fighters, and Deadmau5.  Chris Brown and David threw it down the best followed by The Foo Fighters and Deadmau5.  Deadmau5 did a great dubstep but no one will ever know what that really sounded like until you are actually in a club with the right speaker system.  The worst by far was Lil Wayne, there wasn’t enough of him to really compare him to anyone else.  Chris Brown’s first performance was alright, Adele did what Adele does and was amazing, Jennifer Hudson had the most emotional piece and did a fantastic job on short notice.  Coldplay, Rihanna, and Niki Minaj were good.  Everyone else was exactly that, not worth mentioning and I think there are some older artists that need to listen to themselves and maybe hang up the mic.

[News] Super Bowl Concert Schedule

THERE ARE OTHER CONCERTS AROUND INDY TWEET SPECIFICS TO US FOR A TWEET BACK WITH INFO!

Saturday, Feb. 4
DJ Kyle Long, 11:30 a.m., Pepsi Stage
Carson Diersing, 12:45 p.m., Pepsi Stage
The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, 2 p.m., Verizon Stage
Twin Cats, 3:15 p.m., Pepsi Stage
Here Come The Mummies, 4:30 p.m., Verizon Stage
Born Again Floozies, 5:45 p.m., Pepsi Stage
Umphrey’s McGee, 7 p.m., Verizon Stage
North Mississippi Allstars, 8:15 p.m., Pepsi Stage
O.A.R, 9:30 p.m., Verizon Stage

Sunday, Feb. 5
Indiana Reggae Band, 12 p.m., Pepsi Stage
Whitney Coleman, 1:30 p.m., Pepsi Stage
DJ Rusty, 3 p.m., Pepsi Stage

THERE ARE OTHER CONCERTS AROUND INDY TWEET SPECIFICS TO US FOR A TWEET BACK WITH INFO!

[Album Releases] Anticipated Albums of 2012!!

 

Slightly Raging has you covered for albums release in 2012,  here is the list so far:

Nicki Minaj (Pink Friday)                                          Madonna (M.D.N.A)

Leona Lewis (Glassheart)                                          Bruce Springsteen (N/A)

Kid Cudi (Man on the Moon III)                             Asher Roth (Is This too Orange?)

Rick Ross (God Forgive, I Don’t)                            Dierks Bentley (Home)

Esperanza Spalding (Radio Music Society)        Lamb of God (Resolution)

Air  (Le Voyage Dans La Lune)                                Juanes (MTV Unplugged)

 

[News] Grammy Awards Breakdown (Album, Record, Song, and New Artist)

Bare with me and feel free to comment on the organization of this.  Hope it is easy to follow.

2012 Grammy’s are Feb. 12th 8/7c. on CBS

Album of the Year:

21 – Adele

Born This Way – Lady Gaga

Wasting Light – Foo Fighter

Doo-Wops & Hooligans – Bruno Mars

Loud – Rihanna

Record (aka Track or Single) of the Year:

Rolling In The Deep – Adele

Holocene – Bon Iver

Grenade – Bruno Mars

The Cave – Mumford & Sons

Firework – Katy Perry

Song of the Year

All Of The Lights – Kayne West (My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy)

The Cave – Mumford & Sons (Sigh No More)

Grenade – Bruno Mars (Doo-Wops & Hooligans)

Holocene – Bon Iver (Bon Iver)

Rolling In The Deep – Adele (21)

Best New Artist:

The Band Perry, Bon Iver, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Skrillex

Clarification:

Song of the Year- recognizes the songwriter

Record of the Year – Recognizes all involved from artist to producer to mixer

[News] New Member to Slightly Raging

 

This is one of the new members to Slightly Raging showing off his piano skills.  He brings a different funky, wacky, and crazy style to the site.  Something that is very needed here.

[News] Rihanna does it again!!!!

Rihanna released her new album “Talk That Talk” on Nov.18th and hasn’t disappointed fans.  She is climbing up the charts, #1 on iTunes sales Tuesday, November 22nd.  Rihanna has gone through some drama and other great singles along the way to produce this new album.  Her album has new beats to go along with that famous voice of hers.  She has many tracks that resemble a techno like  style with tracks “Where Have You Been”, “Birthday Cake”, and “You Da One”.  Check out other rankings at billboard.com.

Rihanna, Drake, Kid Cudi….New Album Releases

Make sure you go check out these artist’s dropping albums or these already dropped albums!!!!

Kid Cudi “Domingo” – Rap Hard (Mixtape ((Download Free Online))

Drake – Nov. 15th (In Stores and itunes)

Rihanna “Talk That Talk” – Nov. 21st (Coming Soon)

Coldplay “Mylo Xyloto” – Oct. 24th (In Stores and itunes)

Common “The Dreamer, The Believer” – Nov. 18th (Coming Soon)

Nickleback “Here & Now” – Nov. 21st (Coming Soon)

Snow Patrol “Fallen Empires” – Nov. 22nd (Coming Soon)

[Update] Popular Songs Worldwide

Every once in a while I like to hurry on over and look at the different music charts across the globe.  There are so many different beats, tunes, and vocals.  Ever since my travels, I have been inquisitive as to what music is popular in different countries.  Here are some artists and songs you might want to check out and bring to the U.S. of A.

Goyte – “Somebody I Used to Know” (has a simple unique rhythm and beat with vocals)

Marlon Roudette – “New Age” (Interesting to say the least, good chorus)

Calvin Harris ft. Kelis – “Bounce (Radio Edit)” a great electronic/techno track

Skrillex – “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” I think my fellow poster will love this!!! Check it!

Skrillex – ” Reptile Theme”   This one too!!!!!