Theo - Somethin For Me
Fuck it, I’m a softy - I like me some laid back ish. I’m not sure if this is just a jam on the album or not, cause he just rocks on an old 9th Wonder beats (see below). Maybe he dipped back and bought that shit. Anyway, I dig Theo - but more and more he reminds me a lot of Lupe. The first cut that got dropped was Sweetest Language (which is also pretty good). Apparently it’s Theo singing on the hook on that too, even though he needs some pitch correction it’s a good effort. The Birth mixtape is worth checkin out, and the album should be good (I hope).


Sounds Good With:
Amerie - Why Don’t We Fall In Love (9th Wonder Remix)

Skillz - Don’t Act Like You Don’t Know (feat. Freeway)
I actually saw Skillz on Rap City not so long ago… it was strange. He even wore his backpack. Honestly, the video they played was eh… and I can’t remember what song it was for (yes, they even played a Skillz video on Rap City). His album really ain’t that bad though, but I expected a little more. I think i’m just getting old! Anyway, this cut is a heater, and has my boy Philly Freezy on it. I think the production is a throwback to What We Do, gotta be.

Sounds Good With:
Freeway - What They Do (feat. Jay-Z & Beanie Siegel)

The homie Kevin Mega dropped this one on me last night. I got a soft spot for the girl, but apparently I missed this new cut. Once again, the “formula” works well for Amerie: hard ass break + slightly odd, common samples (mostly stabs) = banger (repeat). If this is again Rich Harrison (anyone confirm?), you can’t knock the man’s game. The One Thing flip was crazy nice, and Love’s Off The Chain was a throwback to loop rockin’. Though production wise not too groundbreaking here, Hate 2 Love U again working that formula to great result.

Amerie - Hate 2 Love U

SOUNDS GOOD WITH
i don’t like to sample spot too much, but it’s not like this is a deep one - and the OG is a classic.

Kool & The Gang - Give It Up

Amerie got R&Bizzle on lock! Rumor has it the new album is dropping in 07 and this time around she don’t need a Richard Harrison beat for her first single (not a dis, just nice to break the formula). Here’s some cuts off the mixtape that’s floating around. Cee Lo laid it down for “Take Control”, and “Money Maker” is just a mixtape special with Amerie flowing over that Ludacris beat - but I ain’t mad. I’d much rather listen to this version anyway. Do your thing girl!

Amerie - Take Control

Amerie - That’s What You Are

Amerie - Money Maker (Luda beat)

BONUS CUT
Amerie - Love’s Off The Chain (older b-side)