Narubi Selah - "Hookless 2" Music Video

Time out... I need time to catch my breath.

Narubi Selah: Poet, MC, activist, educator and actress. I would like to add savage beast to that list, if I may. After listening to "Hookless 2" a few times, I can't imagine a descriptor that is more fitting. She stomps all over this track and the production is hard body. This woman has BARS!

The subject matter in this joint is weighted but presented in a manner that's easily listenable. "Hookless 2" is the first single from her upcoming album titled, 'The Architect: Sacred Geometry.' Narubi gets busy as she disputes the Rap industry's fascination with Italian mobsters, drugs and other common Rap f**kery. Often times, I find that people approach this topic too "preachy" and without stand alone lyrical merit. NOT the case with Narubi Selah. I repeat; this woman has BARS!

Check out the video below. The sync is off at times, but otherwise decent video. Lyrics are paramount in this joint though, so I had to show it some love. Enjoy...

Triple Threat - 'Swisher Sweethearts'

Triple Threat, aka Shezus Thrice, has done it again with her V-Day offering called 'Swisher Sweethearts.' This 9 song collection tells the story of Rob and Mia through their first "holla" to their infatuation with each other to their breakup over.... hot dogs.

It's done extremely well and while the stories are about love and heartbreak, it's all married to Triple's signature lo-fi and gritty sound. This girl has incredible lyrical ability! From the story telling to the complexity of the delivery and structure, she's got it all. On top of that, all but one of the tracks is self-produced. Triple Threat is the V-Day Swag Champ.

Love the stream. Love the free download.

Jaiden - "Lay You Down"

This one is all grown up and sexy! Y'all might want to add this one to tonight's playlist... nahmsayin'?

Next up on today's V-Day exclusives is "Lay You Down" from sangin' ass Jaiden. We actually heard a preview of this track via his YouTube feed a few weeks ago, but we're now hit with the full production. If you've been trying to make a baby recently, you might mess around and get twins on this joint.

Let the love flow...

Kiah Victoria - "Lover's Anthem"

It's Valentine's Day, one of my absolute favorite holidays, and as expected there are a bunch of new tracks and projects releasing today to join in on the love parade. It is my job to find and showcase the best of the indie group and I am of the mind that I am very good at what I do.

Kiah Victoria kicks off today's posts with "Lover's Anthem." It's a minimalist rhythm based track that really shines with Kiah's silky smooth harmonies. She's masterful at that and it's propelling her into superstardom. As a matter of fact, she's currently vying for an mtvU Woodie Award. Please listen to this track and support her by voting. It's free and you'll score good karma and she's dope as all hell!

Anyway, jump into the track and free download below. Happy Valentine's Day, y'all!

XOXO,

Rox

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Redz - "Joy" Music Video

Broward County, FL. Fort Lauderdale to be more specific. I lived there from ages 8 through 15. At 15, after having seen enough peers shot, fighting in the streets and trying drugs, I decided that I needed to get away or fall victim to my environment. I refused to become a statistic.

Fast forward through a whole lot back story and here I am today looking back to that time and place and saying, "I did well."

I bring that information up because that's what drew me into this record from young BC artist Redz. He was clear, concise and eloquent. Very impressive for just 16 years old and promoting for himself.

"Joy" is an examination of dreams vs. reality. Redz says, "The first verse is me enlarging my own ego only to bring myself down to the reality of my music career within the second verse." It's very well done. Redz shows that he's serious with a pen with lines like, "I got that number 3 flow/I give these niggas Heat stroke/and that's Dwyane Wade" and "So far away from home/So close to alone/Local niggas hit me up/Producers blowin' up my phone/But I'm in the same position/Niggas got the same wishes/But all our dreams are different/and so are the means to get it."

This young man is on to something! I'll definitely be checking for him and I think you should too. Get into the video below and support him further by downloading his mixtape "Pride and Joy" from DatPiff.