We are down to the final three genre based Video of The Year Nominees. Of course we have a bunch of General Field based nominees including Video Of The Year. They Will be announced in time. First up, though, is Hip-Hop/Rap Video of The Year. The Nominees are: Come On In by +WHOSOEVER SOUTH ; Letting Go feat Josh Lane by +Jekob Washington ; Party People feat Social Club by +Derek Minor ; Space Boots by LA Symphony; and We Gon' Reign by Flame.
The nominated videos packaged up in a nice neat playlist.
Hard Rock and Metal are next. Until next time, I am Awaiting Your Reply.
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Friday, January 16, 2015
The Best of 2014: Rap
"He Does All Things Well" (Mark 7:34). Maybe our first artist and his album shouldn't be compared to Jesus, but I liked the phrase. In a limited sense it applies. His name is CaJo (not Cujo) and is more accurately known as +Canton Jones. Forget Fresh Aire, with CaJo we are talking about Dominionaire, and there is definitely a window of blessing over his head. Mister Jones is one of those rare talents that can carry off a tune in whatever genre he feels led to sing in. Of course that makes it a little difficult to pigeonhole the album for award purposes, which, incidentally, is why you rarely see his albums up for award. A "typical" CaJo album mixes Rap, R&B, Hip Hop, and Gospel. Thankfully those 4 genres are combined into two at Night Beat HQ, or there would be 4 nominations given to an album. This year we had two albums to consider: Lust, Drugs & Gospel
, which was given a 5 Emerald rating and was put on this list, and God City USA
, which fell just short of perfect.
Who woulda thunk that rap would be saved by crunk. I have no knowledge if that was spelled correctly, but I liked the rhyme pattern. #PlatVnyl4's New Artist of The Year and the winner of the Rap/Hip-Hop Album of The Year +WHOSOEVER SOUTH has, in this bloggers humble opinion, breathed new life into a stale if not dying genre. They did it by infusing Rap with Bluegrass, a combination I had not hitherto thought of. Goin' Home and All The Time were but two songs on a debut album that I almost missed because one early reviewer called them "country", and that is something that will not stand here at Night Beat HQ. All I can say is if this is country, then the CMA's need to start singing this instead of the junk that passes for Country these days. Thankfully we had a breather during #PlatVnyl5, but the eligibility year for #PlatVnyl6 began this October with the group inviting everyone to Come on In
. No Sophomore Slump here. Actually they raised the bar. The title cut, sounds like home, country crunk. Maybe the reason liberals make fun of rednecks and Southerners is because they can't appreciate good music. Just sayin.
Rap has always been known as an individual effort, but sometimes it helps to go to the symphony. LA Symphony is a rap quintet at current, and the membership has gone as high as eight. They've been on silent since 2005, so when they make a comeback in 2014 they name their album You Still on Earth?
Most of the original lineup made a guest appearance on the album, which has a good rhythm to it. I guess with Rap, more is better.
Two albums, though perfect, failed to make the list. I had over 40, so I had to edit somewhere. Both Mental
by KJ-52 and Below Paradise
by Tedashii had to be cut. They were perfect albums, so look for them in the Platinum Vinyl Awards this year. Next up is Gospel. Until next time, I am Awaiting Your Reply.
, which was given a 5 Emerald rating and was put on this list, and God City USA
, which fell just short of perfect.Who woulda thunk that rap would be saved by crunk. I have no knowledge if that was spelled correctly, but I liked the rhyme pattern. #PlatVnyl4's New Artist of The Year and the winner of the Rap/Hip-Hop Album of The Year +WHOSOEVER SOUTH has, in this bloggers humble opinion, breathed new life into a stale if not dying genre. They did it by infusing Rap with Bluegrass, a combination I had not hitherto thought of. Goin' Home and All The Time were but two songs on a debut album that I almost missed because one early reviewer called them "country", and that is something that will not stand here at Night Beat HQ. All I can say is if this is country, then the CMA's need to start singing this instead of the junk that passes for Country these days. Thankfully we had a breather during #PlatVnyl5, but the eligibility year for #PlatVnyl6 began this October with the group inviting everyone to Come on In
. No Sophomore Slump here. Actually they raised the bar. The title cut, sounds like home, country crunk. Maybe the reason liberals make fun of rednecks and Southerners is because they can't appreciate good music. Just sayin.Rap has always been known as an individual effort, but sometimes it helps to go to the symphony. LA Symphony is a rap quintet at current, and the membership has gone as high as eight. They've been on silent since 2005, so when they make a comeback in 2014 they name their album You Still on Earth?
Most of the original lineup made a guest appearance on the album, which has a good rhythm to it. I guess with Rap, more is better.Two albums, though perfect, failed to make the list. I had over 40, so I had to edit somewhere. Both Mental
by KJ-52 and Below Paradise
by Tedashii had to be cut. They were perfect albums, so look for them in the Platinum Vinyl Awards this year. Next up is Gospel. Until next time, I am Awaiting Your Reply.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Night Beat Rewind: December 2014
The final Night Beat Rewind of 2014. Where has the year gone. Not that I am complaining in the least. While 2014 has been the busiest year yet at Night Beat HQ, this is what I have been wanting. A busy year is a fun year.
December is one of the light months, with most bands and labels on a Christmas break. Sometimes I consider not even having a Rewind for December. This December was a heavy month, as things go, with 13 entries. I know, stop laughing. I know we can do 13 missed the mark in a month.
There was one Christmas Release in December. I guess the industry figures if you didn't buy them buy now, you wont, so why bother releasing them. That release was by Jamie Grace and her sister. It was entitled Family Christmas: Songs by Jamie Grace & Morgan Harper Nichols
. As you know I won't do a list for just one, plus, this wont be considered for #PlatVnyl6 as Christmas Music is non eligible. I gave it a mark of 4.50 Emeralds. Very good for an EP.
There were also no singles released this month, so that was a bit of a surprise. That means we go on to those eligible albums which will be ineligible for an award because they weren't good enough.
No postal employees were used for our next bunch of releases. These are the
Finally we go to the music that is somewhere in between. Not Perfect but very good and worthy of consideration in the Platinum Vinyl Awards.
December is one of the light months, with most bands and labels on a Christmas break. Sometimes I consider not even having a Rewind for December. This December was a heavy month, as things go, with 13 entries. I know, stop laughing. I know we can do 13 missed the mark in a month.
There was one Christmas Release in December. I guess the industry figures if you didn't buy them buy now, you wont, so why bother releasing them. That release was by Jamie Grace and her sister. It was entitled Family Christmas: Songs by Jamie Grace & Morgan Harper Nichols
. As you know I won't do a list for just one, plus, this wont be considered for #PlatVnyl6 as Christmas Music is non eligible. I gave it a mark of 4.50 Emeralds. Very good for an EP.There were also no singles released this month, so that was a bit of a surprise. That means we go on to those eligible albums which will be ineligible for an award because they weren't good enough.
Missing The Mark
- Maranatha Music - Heart Of Worship Revelation
3.75 Emeralds
- Various Artists - Top 10 Praise Songs: Creation
3.75 Emeralds
- Various Artists - Top 25 Praise Songs (2015 Edition)
3.75 Emeralds
No postal employees were used for our next bunch of releases. These are the
Pure Platinum
- Kerrie Roberts - My Heart's Lifted
5 Emeralds
- LA Symphony - You Still on Earth?
Finally we go to the music that is somewhere in between. Not Perfect but very good and worthy of consideration in the Platinum Vinyl Awards.
Semi-Precious Metal
- Building 429 - Building 429: The Ultimate Collection
4.75 Emeralds
- Steven Curtis Chapman - The Ultimate Collection
4.50 Emeralds
- Misty Edwards - Little Bird
4.75 Emeralds
- Hearts Like Lions - These Hands - EP
4.75 Emeralds
- Hillary Jane - Stix and Stones Unplugged
4.50 Emeralds
- Sullivan - Heavy Is the Head
4.75 Emeralds
- Hunter G.K. Thompson - Swan Song
EP 4.50 Emeralds
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