8/23/13

Hip-Hop|Club Banger Reviews (32) [August 2013 3rd Edition]

Finally Friday is here. The week has past and now it is on to the weekend. And you know what that means. More club bangers. This update was so long I had to split it into three updates. This is the last part of it. There was plenty of club bangers to choose from so you can go ahead and get your groove on. Enjoy your weekend.

Repeat just to make sure:

Follow me @Music2URearZ. This is where I'll be posting my latest info on updates and anything involving music. I've also added an iTunes playlist on the right side of the page. Every time I post a review I will also update the playlist. So you can sample the song or album and then buy it off of iTunes if you like. If some of you don't see the playlist, I recommend disabling Adblock just for this page. 

I've added Google Wallet as well. If you want to support and donate you are more then welcome to do so.

Since there are so many tracks to review I'm going to do an overall club banger rating. The rating will change to a maximum of 10. 

Here are the reviews:


(Click on iTunes pic for the track)

Jim Jones feat. Jeremih & DJ SpinKing - Nasty Girl'* 
Release Date: July 2013


6/10


Jim Jones is back. I haven't heard from him in a minute. And here he churns out a club banger with Jeremih and DJ SpinKing. It's not bad. Just not anything too spectacular. Great as a mash-up though.

Recommended for casual playlists.  

Problem feat. Glasses Malone - Say That Then* 
Release Date: July 2013


6/10


Gotta problem. Say that then. Say that then. What a catchy hook. This is more of a pre-funk type of banger. It'll get you hyped up. I would use this in a mash-up.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Chuckie feat. Lupe Fiasco, Too $hort & Snow Da Product - Makin' Papers* 
Release Date: July 2013


7/10


Lupe Fiasco and Snow Da Product goes hard on this one. This beat is real funky and can be used for more hi energy purposes. Mash-up time.

Recommended for casual playlists.  

T-Pain feat B.o.B - Up Down (Do This All Day)* 
Release Date: Aug. 2013


8/10


This is what T-Pain should continue doing. This sounds like his other classic stuff and has a great beat to it. B.o.B is a nice feature to have as well. Great slow banger.

Recommended for most playlists.

Lady Gaga - Applause
Release Date: Aug. 2013


6/10


I would chop this up and use this as part of a mash-up. Parts of this song is pretty good and would go well with others. This is Lady Gaga's first single and it's not bad. We'll see how her album turns out.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Iggy Azalea feat. Wale - Work (Remix)*
Release Date: July 2013


7/10


I really like Iggy. I think she has a bright future ahead of her. She is going to break out this year if not already.  Her track is great as a mash-up like so many other ones I've reviewed so far. By itself it isn't half bad and Wale does his thing like usual.

Recommended for casual playlists.  

Ty Dolla $ign feat. Wiz Khalifa - Irie
Release Date: July 2013


7/10


This is track is more for the lounge/bar area. Something to relax to and bump to. Take a breather before you go out onto the dance floor again. Both Ty Dolla and Wiz has that slow-flow. Pretty cool.

Recommended for casual playlists.  

Ludacris - Helluva Night*
Release Date: Aug. 2013


7/10


Slow banger time. This track is smooth and Ludacris is perfect for this track. This is when your just so messed up that you don't care.

Recommended for most playlists.

DJ Clue feat. Future, Nicki Minaj, French Montana & Juelz Santana - Rich Friday*
Release Date: Aug. 2013


8/10


This is the perfect track to bump to for Fridays. This is a pre-funk banger. Nicki Minaj kills it again and the rest are pretty good too. Rich Friday. Make it rich.

Recommended for most playlists.

Omarion feat. Fabolous & Pusha T - Know You Better*
Release Date: Aug. 2013


8/10


This slow banger just oozes sexiness. The slow beat and smooth singing of Omarion. You can never go wrong with that. Fabolous and Pusha T aren't bad in this, but I think I rather here more of Omarion. This track has more of an after party vibe.

Recommended for most playlists.

Young Jeezy feat. 2 Chainz - R.I.P.*
Release Date: Feb. 2013


5/10


Young Jeezy has been around for awhile now. This is decent. Nothing too crazy here. I think parts of this track would be good as a mash-up.

Recommended for specific playlists.

will.i.am feat. Chris Brown - Let's Go
Release Date: April 2013


6/10


Like usual this is a hi energy track from will.i.am. Chris Brown provides the hook to complement the dance track. It could be better, but it isn't half bad.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Rittz feat. Mike Posner - Switch Lanes*
Release Date: April 2013

 
6/10


This has a pre-funk vibe to it. This is when your cruisin' to the club. Mike Posner definitely adds a soft touch to this track.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Mac Miller – Watching Movies*
Release Date: June 2013

 
6/10


Mac Miller has definitely been on his grind since we heard him last. I do like his first album better, but this album has a few hits including this one. This track would be great as a mash-up.

Recommended for casual playlists.

DJ Felli Fel feat. Wiz Khalifa, Tyga & Ne-Yo - Reason To Hate*
Release Date: April 2013

 
7/10


I really like this track from DJ Felli Fel. It has a make you feel good type of vibe. That my be due to Ne-Yo on the hook. Wiz Khalifa and Tyga are both pretty good on this track.

Recommended for most playlists.

Fantasia Feat. Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott - Without Me*
Release Date: April 2013

 
7/10


This slow banger is for the ladies. It's a great collaboration from all the female artists I like. This is great by itself or as a mash-up.

Recommended for most playlists.

Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne - High School*
Release Date: Nov. 2012

 
7/10


Nicki Minaj comes out with so many tracks either from her or featuring her it's kind of overwhelming. But she puts a stamp on each and every track she's on, including this one. I like it. It has her rapping and singing in it. Nothing out of the usual. This has a mash-up type of feel to it.

Recommended for most playlists.

B.o.B feat. T.I. & Juicy J - We Still In This B*tch*
Release Date: Jan. 2013

 
7/10


We still in this. We still in this. Buy another round. That's what you'll be singing after you hear this. This will keep the club goin' until the late night.

Recommended for most playlists.



* = Explicit 

8/22/13

Hip-Hop|Club Banger Reviews (31) [August 2013 2nd Edition]

It took me awhile to set things up. So I did a small update last night. Today is the long update. So get ready for a whole bunch of club bangers. 

Repeat just to make sure:

Follow me @Music2URearZ. This is where I'll be posting my latest info on updates and anything involving music. I've also added an iTunes playlist on the right side of the page. Every time I post a review I will also update the playlist. So you can sample the song or album and then buy it off of iTunes if you like. If some of you don't see the playlist, I recommend disabling Adblock just for this page. 

I've added Google Wallet as well. If you want to support and donate you are more then welcome to do so.

Since there are so many tracks to review I'm going to do an overall club banger rating. The rating will change to a maximum of 10. 

Now that I'm done repeating myself. Here are the reviews:


(Click on iTunes pic for the track)

Fat Joe feat. Wiz Khalifa & Teyana Taylor - Ballin'* 
Release Date: March 2013


6/10

This track is to get you hyped up before the clubs or as a mash-up for the DJs. Fat Joe has been around for a long time so its great to hear from him again. Wiz Khalifa and Teyana Taylor are good features in this track.

Recommended for casual playlists.  

Jay Sean feat. Rick Ross - Mars* 
Release Date: July 2013


8/10

There are so many great slow bangers out right now. There is no reason to run out of these type of tracks. Jay Sean is great in this smooth melody. Once this track is on, you'll be focused only on the person your dancing with. 

Recommended for most playlists.

Ke$ha feat. Juicy J - Crazy Kids (Remix)* 
Release Date: May 2013


6/10

This remix with Juicy J makes this a great hit. Juicy J flows perfectly with this track. Ke$ha isn't bad, but you know what you get from her. And the hook is pretty catchy. Great as a mash-up.

Recommended for casual playlists.  

Wale feat. Sam Dew - LoveHate Thing* 
Release Date: May 2013


7/10

Wale is not an upcoming artist anymore. He's established himself as a great hip-hop artist. This track flows with confidence and you can see he's having fun with this one. This is great at a bar/lounge. Something to kick back and enjoy.

Recommended for most playlists.

Ciara feat. Nicki Minaj - I’m Out*
Release Date: May 2013


9/10

What a collaboration between Ciara and Nicki Minaj! Ciara has been churning out club bangers since she first made it on the scene. And Nicki Minaj has been doing the same thing. Such a great combo and this will definitely get the ladies on the dance floor.

Recommended for most playlists.

Jessie J feat. Big Sean - Wild*
Release Date: May 2013


7/10

This track is a great hi-energy inducer. It seems like Big Sean is trying to team up with everyone these days. Which isn't a bad thing. I'm excited for Jessie J. Hopefully I'll hear more from her.

Recommended for most playlists.  

Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop
Release Date: June 2013


8/10

I gotta give Miley Cyrus props on this track. There are so many clubs playing this track and for a good reason. It's super catchy and can be great as a mash-up. Definitely gets everybody up on their feet.

Recommended for most playlists.  

Wale feat. Rihanna - Bad (Remix)*
Release Date: June 2013


8/10

What a sultry slow banger. If whistling in the background was a must on a list, then so is the bed squeaking sound as well. This just screams ultra sexiness. Wale and Rihanna are a great combo.

Recommended for most playlists.

Rich Gang - Tapout*
Release Date: March 2013


6/10

There are so many artists on this track. Lil Wayne, Birdman, Nicki Minaj, and others. Does that make it a great track? Mmm. Sort of. I can see this track as a slow banger. Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj are great like usual. The others not so much. I could see this as a mash-up.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Travi$ Scott feat. T.I. & 2 Chainz - Upper Echelon*
Release Date: April 2013


5/10

This track would be good as a mash-up. By itself it's just okay. Not enough beat to dance to. I would chop it up and mix it with other club bangers. T.I. is a stand out on this one.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Juicy J feat. Trey Songz & Wale - Bounce It*
Release Date: June 2013


7/10

This one is definitely a banger. Trey Songz does the hook while Juicy J and Wale tear up this smooth track. By the end of it you might be throwin' a couple thousand.

Recommended for most playlists.


The Cataracs feat. Luciana - Big Dipper*
Release Date: June 2013


7/10

This is a high energy club banger. The Cataracs have been churning bass thumpers for a while now and they don't disappoint here.

Recommended for most playlists.

Dorrough Music - After Party*
Release Date: June 2013

 
8/10

If you want a hard club banger, then this it. Hard bass and hard flows. This will definitely get the walls shaking. Definitely add this to your playlist.

Recommended for most playlists.

Nelly feat. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell - Get Like Me*
Release Date: July 2013

 
7/10

Pharrell always has some unique beats and this one is no different. I think this would be great as a mash-up. I'm glad that Nelly is trying to come back in the game and I can't wait to hear more from him. Nicki Minaj doin' her thing like usual.

Recommended for most playlists.

DJ Khaled feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - No New Friends*
Release Date: April 2013

 
7/10

DJ Khaled has some of the best collaborations. He features some of the best artists that would fit with each other. This track is more of a pre-funk kind of vibe. A mash-up would be preferable for this one.

Recommended for most playlists.

Nick Cannon - Me Sexy*
Release Date: July 2013

 
6/10

I think you have to be pretty tipsy for this one. It is more of a fun track than anything else. Just dance to it and don't think about it too much. The beat is great for a mash-up. So I recommend taking that path.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Ray J feat. Bobby Brackins - I Hit It First*
Release Date: April 2013

 
5/10

I hit it first. I think we all know who he's talking about. Even though he said it wasn't her. It's all good. We are here for the beat and not the lyrics (mostly). I would used this as a mash-up.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Sean Paul feat. Juicy J & 2 Chainz - Entertainment*
Release Date: June 2013

 
8/10

Tonight I need some entertainment. Entertainment. Tonight is the night you will be entertained by this club banger. Bass hitting, catchy hook, Juicy J and 2 Chainz doin' their thing. What more can you ask for?

Recommended for most playlists.

PARTYNEXTDOOR - Welcome To The Party*
Release Date: July 2013

 
7/10

This slow banger has a Drake/The Weeknd feel to it. I would play this track as my intro of the night. It sets the mood perfectly. Welcome To The Party.

Recommended for most playlists.

Tinie Tempah feat. 2 Chainz - Trampoline*
Release Date: July 2013

 
7/10

Hi energy club banger. I like Tinie Tempah, but he can be a bit annoying on this one. That doesn't detract from the track too much. 2 Chainz is fire on this one though.

Recommended for most playlists.

Chris Brown feat. Nicki Minaj - Love More*
Release Date: July 2013

 
8/10

This club banger is on fire. Chris Brown is definitely doin' his thing on this one and Nicki Minaj adds a little bit more flare. Great collaboration.

Recommended for most playlists.

DJ Khaled feat. Future, Nicki Minaj & Rick Ross - I Wanna Be With You*
Release Date: Aug. 2013

 
8/10

DJ Khaled at it again. And what's up with all the tracks featuring Nick Minaj. She's been on a roll lately. I give her a lot of props. This is a great slow banger. Future fits perfectly for this type of banger. 

Recommended for most playlists.

Flo Rida feat. Pitbull - Can't Believe It*
Release Date: July 2013

 
6/10

This isn't a great club banger, but its still pretty catchy. Flo Rida does his thing and Pitbull is on it for the Florida collaboration purposes. Have fun with this one.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Trevor Jackson - Drop It
Release Date: July 2013

 
7/10

I really like this track. Has a great beat and Trevor Jackson has some smooth vocals. I recommend giving it a listen and see for yourself. Has an Usher type of feel to it.

Recommended for most playlists.

Mally Mall feat. Wiz Khalifa, Tyga & Fresh - Drop Bands On It*
Release Date: July 2013

 
7/10

Catchy hook. Great beat and deep bass. Wiz Khalifa and Tyga is a nice feature.

Recommended for most playlists.

* = Explicit 

8/21/13

Hip-Hop|Club Banger Reviews (30) [August 2013 Edition]

It has been over a year since I've updated this blog. It feels like it's been forever since the last time I was on here. Even though I haven't been reviewing tracks I have been keeping up with the latest hits.There is just way too many to review, but I'll try my best to at least review the betters ones.

I can't believe the summer hits on the radio is so bad. Last year (2012) was so much better. Luckily the club scene still has bangers to dance to. Good ones at that too. R&B is also looking to make a comeback and I hope it does. Too much pop music for my taste.

I have updated a few things on my blog. I created a twitter account. Follow me @Music2URearZ. This is where I'll be posting my latest info on updates and anything involving music. I've also added an iTunes playlist on the right side of the page. Every time I post a review I will also update the playlist. So you can sample the song or album and then buy it off of iTunes if you like. If some of you don't see the playlist, I recommend disabling Adblock just for this page. 

I've added Google Wallet as well. If you want to support and donate you are more then welcome to do so.

Since there are so many tracks to review I'm going to do an overall club banger rating. The rating will change to a maximum of 10. 

I think that about wraps it up. Now on to the stuff you wanted to hear. Club bangers, slow bangers, and bangers in general. Last of the summer month so stock up and dance the night away.

(Click on iTunes pic for the track)

Miguel feat. Kendrick Lamar - How Many Drinks? (Remix)* 
Release Date: April 2013


7/10

Miguel. Miguel. One of the upcoming artists that is getting recognition from all around the music industry. He and a handful of other artists are bringing back the smooth R&B. I classify this as a slow banger. This will get everyone in the mood to dance... slowly... It is a great track for those moments where you just need to cool down from twerking or what other dance move you could pull off. Kendrick Lamar really complements this track too.

Recommended for most playlists.  

B.o.B feat. 2 Chainz - Headband* 
Release Date: May 2013


7/10

B.o.B is doin' his thing in this fun track. I feel at least one club banger has to have whistling in it. And this one does it right. 2 Chainz features in this one, but he doesn't really add anything. Download and whistle along. 

Recommended for most playlists.

The-Dream feat. Jay-Z - High Art* 
Release Date: May 2013


7/10

What can I say about The-Dream that I haven't said before. He's been around the game for awhile now. And he is one of the R&B artists that is pretty consistent. This track could be great as a mash-up or added to the list as a slower banger. Jay-Z is great here and adds oomph to the track. 

Recommended for most playlists.  

2 Chainz feat. Wiz Khalifa - We Own It 
Release Date: May 2013


7/10

This track is from the Fast & Furious 6 album. It is more to hype you up before the clubs. Dang it hypes you up though. It's fast... It's furious... No pun intended. 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa did a great collaboration on this track.

Recommended for most playlists.

Major Lazer feat. Bruno Mars, Tyga & Mystic - Bubble Butt*
Release Date: June 2013


8/10

Bubble. Buuubble butt. Buuuubbble butt. I think you'll get the hang of the track once you listen to it. It's pretty contagious and a fun track to dance to. It's definitely a club banger. Tyga goes hard on this one.

Recommended for most playlists.

Twista feat. R. Kelly - Throwin My Money*
Release Date: May 2013


7/10

Twista featuring R. Kelly. Enough said. R. Kelly the reigning king of R&B. Twista the old school flow machine. Great combination. Great slow banger.

Recommended for most playlists.  

Fabolous feat. Chris Brown - Ready*
Release Date: Jan. 2013


7/10

This is a great last track on your playlist. It sets the mood perfectly for the after party. If you know what I mean. The slow bangers just keep coming. Chris Brown with his smooth vocals and Fabolous layin' down the track.

Recommended for most playlists.  

Flo Rida feat. Future - Tell Me When You Ready
Release Date: May 2013


6/10

I really like this track. But it could be so much better. I'm not sure Future was a great match for this track. He reminds me of T-Pain with his autotune. Flo Rida always does his thing as far as club bangers go. Great beat though.

Recommended for casual playlists.

* = Explicit