Joe Jonas new band DNCE drops first single Cake by the Ocean

I was never a big Jonas Brothers fan. As a 90s kid, I was a bit old for Boy Bands during their peak.

However, I couldn't help but be obsessed with Nick Jonas solo track "Jealous." In fact, the entire album was amazing.

Well, Nick's brother Joe, has just released a new track with his new band DNCE.

Check it out below.

What do you think?

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#MUSICMONDAY: Sullee J (@SulleeJ85) - "Common Chick" [New Video]

Sullee J has released the visual for his track "Common Chick." The Baltimore rapper says the video is intended to reflect on the idea that being beautiful is not about following society's idea of beauty, but being yourself. "Common Chick" is the first video off Sullee J's latest project Victory Watch the video here:

Remembering Aaliyah

 Today marks 14 years since Aaliyah passed away. Death is always sad, but Aaliyah's really upset me.

Not only was she so young when she passed, but she still had so much more to do. At the time of her passing she was getting ready to drop her self-titled album (which was amazing, by the way), and she was filming the matrix sequels.

While her album was still released, she didn't finish filming her films, Her part in The Matrix movies was given to Jada Pinkett Smith.

Years later, while working at NYC tourists favorite Serendipity 3,(a restaurant and shop) I had the opportunity to meet her mother.  I hadn't known she was Aaliyah's mother when she first walked in the store.

She had come in looking for a picture frame. She had seen some in our display window in the past. She told me she was looking for something dignified to use for a photo of her deceased father, who has been in the military.

While we were looking, she started speaking to the host at the podium. It came up, that like many restaurant employees, he was an aspiring actor.

"Oh, my daughter used to act. She was in Romeo Must Die," I heard the woman tell him.

At this point, I looked at her. "Wait, you're Aaliyah's mom?"

She looked surprised, happy, and sad, all at the same as she said "You know Aaliyah?"

The questioned floored me for a second. It seemed impossible NOT to know Aaliyah. Although, the host actually hadn't heard of her.

"Of course! I loved Aaliyah!" I said. "Her last album was amazing! And everyone loved "Are you that Somebody."

Just as the conversation started getting good, my boss made me stop talking to her. I am still annoyed as we were NOT even busy.

I also loved this one:

 What was your favorite Aaliyah track?

NEW MUSIC: Melanie Fiona - Bite The Bullet

Who says R&B is dead?



Canadian soul singer Melanie Fiona is back with her latest track "Bite the Bullet."



I'm really loving this track! It doesn't sound like a lot of the music out right now. It has a slight island sound. It has a similar sound as her first album.



Fiona's next album will be entitled Awake.







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Baltimore's Finest Sullee J is back with a dope new video!



For those of you who don't know Sullee J,the is the first Pakistani-American Rapper on the scene. This is the first track off of his new mixtape John Nash: A Beautiful Mind . Hope you enjoyed!

As I am a bandwagon jumper, I decided that I too would take my best shot at blogging everyday in April. Now technically, it is April 2, however, as it is only 2:30 am, I will count this as my April 1st entry.

Lil' Wayne, the rapper known for his hits "Lollipop" "Mrs. Officer" and a multitude of hooks and verses on just about every song and remix in R&B and rap, will drop "rebirth" this June. Unlike his previous efforts, The Rebirth is Lil' Wayne's attempt to cross-over to rock.

Lil' Wayne discuses this transition with Rolling Stone, explaining that he has "grown tired of rapping." Excerpts from the interview were posted on MTV.com. In discussing his attempt at a rock record, Wayne admits that his "rock" won't appeal to all (or many) rock fans, and doesn't seem to be bothered that the album won't be as successful or as popular as past work. Such an admission is admirable coming from in artist of a genre which tends to be narcissistic.

After hearing Prom Queen, which leaked a few months back, I am honestly not expecting much from this album. However, I give Weezy serious props for stepping out of his comfort zone and trying something new. For making the music he wants to make, even if he is the ONLY one who wants to hear it.

While some haters have argued that Wayne's success will allow him to sell rock albums no matter how much they suck because of his past success. While this is may be true to an extent (undoubtedly many Lil' Wayne Die-hards will scoop the album up without even hearing it), he will definitely face negativity and criticism, often from critics who won't bother to even listen. Just look at Kanye-and all the hateration around his new sound on 808. But art is all about evolving...even if no one is ready for the evolution.

***I know this blog tends to be a bit too culture/mtv heavy,...I'm working on that!!!