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Apr 16 2013

Tyga: Hotel California Album Review

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Hotel California is the third album from Young Money rapper, Tyga and was released on April 9th. The album features appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Chris Brown, Future, Game, 2 Chainz, and a few others. This album follows the rappers breakthrough sophomore album which was released last year and was ranked as my fifth best rap album of the year in Careless World Rise Of The Last King with the album containing hit singles Faded and Rack City among many other stand-out tracks. The latest album from Tyga is a big disappointment compared to his previous project, but overall is still a solid album.

With his last album, Tyga went to great lengths to prove that their was much more behind him as an artist than Faded and Rack City succeeding in making good songs which had substance and emotion behind them, with the rapper showing much more versatility than was expected of him. Songs like Light Dreams and Kings and Queens were stand-out tracks which showed lyricism to add to two hit party tracks already on the album, to go along with two other great tracks in I’m Gone and Muthafucka Up. With Hotel California though, Tyga seems to have given up on showing this versatility which was found on his breakthrough sophomore album. This time around Tyga sticks to the same formula and sound for the majority of the album, looking to find his next hit single on most tracks with a similar sound, but without success. The result is many good songs, with a few stand-out tracks on an album which lacks lyricism and variety throughout, but overall is a decent album from the rapper. On this album Tyga raps over similar sounding up-tempo beats with lyrics mostly relating to drugs or sex, with lyrics that are solid and catchy throughout the album in a typical Tyga style. Tyga uses a few old school hip-hop sample’s such as on M.O.E. in which he sample’s Jay-Z’s Feelin It and does so competently. Singles For The Road and Molly are both good singles, which continue to show Tyga’s ability to make good singles. Tyga sits in his comfort zone on this album, without many risks taken and the result is a solid album from Tyga, but also one that has few pay-offs and sounds mostly the same throughout.

Tyga has released a solid third album, which although it has flaws, overall is a good album. Tyga does not live up to the success of his hit sophomore album which took many risks, but still manages to release a solid album which gets a light three stars.

My Top 5 Tracks: Molly, For The Road, M.O.E., Dope, Show You

Listen to, read descriptions, and see ratings of all the tracks from Hotel California below and if you like the album, make sure to support Tyga by clicking here to download the album on iTunes. Let me know what you think of the album in the comments.

By Anthony Martins • Album Reviews, Rap Music • 0 • Tags: 2 Chainz, Chris Brown, Future, Jadakiss, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, The Game, Tyga, Wiz Khalifa

Apr 3 2013

This Month In Music: 1-3/2013 Albums and Singles

The first three moths of the year saw many notable releases and below the best music from the first three moths of the year can be found. Albums and singles released during the first three months in 2013 are found in the folder below and can be listened to and downloaded. Below you can find my top rated songs and albums of the past three months just below the music folder. After this post current music will be caught up with, and constant updates and daily updates can be found on the site for many different categories.

My Top Projects Of The Last Three Months: Justin Timberlake: The 20/20 Experience, Coheed & Cambria: The Afterman Descension, Devlin: A Moving Picture, Tayyib Ali: Keystone State Of Mind 2, Tim McGraw: Two Lanes Of Freedom, Dropkick Murphy’s: Signed and Sealed In Blood, A$AP Rocky: LongLiveA$AP

By Anthony Martins • Country Music, House Music, Music Recap's, Pop Music, R&B Music, Rap Music, Rock Music • 0 • Tags: 2 Chainz, 50 Cent, A$AP Rocky, Ace Hood, Action Bronson, Adam Levine, Afrojack, Akon, Alexander Dreamer, Alexis Jordan, Alice In Chains, Andre 3000, Arlissa, Ashanti, Asher Roth, Astro, Atmosphere, Audio Push, Bi Boi, Big Krit, Big Sean, Blake Shelton, Bow Wow, Brianna perry, Bridget Kelly, Britney Spears, Busta Rhymes, Cam Meekins, casey veggies, Cassidy, Cee Lo Green, Chamillionaire, Chris Brown, Coheed & Cambria, Common, Connor Maynard, Consequence, cover drive, Cris Cab, Curren$y, Danny Brown, David Archuleta, David Guetta, Demi Lovato, Destiny's Child, Devlin, Diddy, Dido, Dizzy Wright, Dom Kennedy, Drake, Dropkick Murphy's, Earl Sweatshirt, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande, Eric Bellinger, Eve, Fabolous, Faith Evans, Florence Welch, Frank Ocean, French Montana, Future, Hit-Boy, HS87, Ice Cube, Iggy Azalea, J. Cole, Jacob Latimore, Jadakiss, Jaden Smith, Jared Evan, Jay Rock, Jay-Z, Jeremih, Jessica Mauboy, Jhene Aiko, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, joey bada$$, John Legend, Johnny Astro, Jon Bellion, Jordin Sparks, Jordyn Taylor, Juelz Santana, Juicy J, Justice, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, K. Roosevelt, Kano, Kanye West, Kat Dahlia, Katy B, Ke$ha, Keane, Keith Urban, Kendrick lamar, Kenna, Kenny Chesney, Kevin McCall, Kid Ink, Kirko Bangz, Kylie Minogue, Lady Antebellum, Lana Del Rey, Leona Lewis, Lethal Bizzle, Lil Wayne, Lloyd, Lloyd Banks, Los, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Mac Miller, Madcon, Maino, Mariah Carey, Meek Mill, Melanie Fiona, Michael Bolton, Michael Buble, Mike Posner, Ne-Yo, Nelly, Nicki Minaj, Omarion, one republic, OneRepublic, Owl City, Parachute, Pharell, Phoenix, Pusha T, Quinton Storm, R. Kelly, Raekwon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rick Ross, Ricky Hil, Rihanna, Rita Ora, Robin Thicke, Rockie Fresh, Royce Da 5’9″, Ryan Leslie, Ryan McDermott, ryan tedder, Sam Tsui, Sara Bareilles, Scarface, Schoolboy Q, sean kingston, Seconhand Seranade, Selena Gomez, Skizzy Mars, Skylar Grey, Slum Village, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy, Stacy Barthe, stalley, Straight No Chaser, Sway, Swift Kid, T-Pain, T. Mills, T.I., Tank, Taylor Swift, Tayyib Ali, Tech N9ne, Tegan & Sara, The Deam, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Kings Dead, The Lonely Island, Tim McGraw, trey Songz, Trinidad James, Twista, Ty Dolla Sign, Tyga, Tyler The Creator, Usher, Wale, Wiley, Will.i.am, Willow Smith, Wiz Khalifa, Wretch 32, XV, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Yelawolf

Mar 29 2013

Album and Mixtape Review Catchup: 1-3/2013

Below are my reviews for the most notable album and mixtape releases of the first three months of 2013. After this post I will now be up to date with music and will be able to quickly after start posting new music daily and as soon as it comes out as you were accustomed to for the majority of 2012. This includes individual song posts, individual album reviews as soon as an album is released, track by track reviews, weekly music recaps and weekly music video recaps. The site will constantly have updates and will be kept up to date from here on out with daily updates. The rating of each album and my top tracks are listed with an Itunes link attached to the title and a download link attached to my top tracks. Click more to see the rest of the albums from 2012.

A$AP Rocky: Long Live A$AP

The debut album from rapper A$AP Rocky is a good album which shows the promise of this young NY based mc and receives three and a half stars.

My Top 5 Tracks: F*ckin’ Problems, Goldie, 1 Train, PMW, Killa

By Anthony Martins • Album Reviews, Country Music, Pop Music, R&B Music, Rap Music, Rock Music • 0 • Tags: 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky, Ace Hood, Action Bronson, Astro, Audio Push, Big Krit, Big Sean, Bow Wow, Busta Rhymes, casey veggies, Coheed & Cambria, Connor Maynard, Curren$y, Danny Brown, Devlin, Dido, Dom Kennedy, Drake, Dropkick Murphy's, Ed Sheeran, Fabolous, Faith Evans, Florence Welch, French Montana, Future, Hit-Boy, HS87, J. Cole, Jadakiss, Jay Rock, Jay-Z, Jeremih, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, joey bada$$, Juelz Santana, Juicy J, Justice, Justin Timberlake, K. Roosevelt, Katy B, Keith Urban, Kendrick lamar, Kevin McCall, Kid Ink, Kirko Bangz, Lil Wayne, Lloyd, Lloyd Banks, Maino, Meek Mill, Ne-Yo, Nicki Minaj, Omarion, one republic, OneRepublic, Pusha T, Raekwon, Rick Ross, Rita Ora, Rockie Fresh, Royce Da 5'9", ryan tedder, Schoolboy Q, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Boy, Stacy Barthe, Tank, Taylor Swift, Tayyib Ali, Tegan & Sara, Tim McGraw, Trinidad James, Twista, Tyga, Wale, Wiz Khalifa, Wretch 32, Yelawolf

Mar 18 2013

Most Anticipated Albums Of 2013

With 2013 all wrapped up here at GoodMusicRadar.com as we continue to catch up to current day music here are the most anticipated albums and releases which I am currently looking forward to most for this upcoming year. Check out the list of anticipated albums set for possible release in 2013 below.

A$AP Rocky: Long Live A$AP Long Live A$AP was the studio debut album from rapper A$AP Rocky and was released on January 15th. In May of 2011 Rocky and his crew quit selling drugs in favor of starting a music career and having already shown the ability to make a notable mixtape, now is Rocky’s first shot at creating a notable album. The album already has hit single Goldie and F*ckin Problems. This album could see A$AP clearly breakthrough into the public eye with the rapper already securing a Grammy performance with Rihanna as well as opening up for her tour.

Devlin: A Moving Picture Devlin is one of the top British grime rappers and released his sophomore album on February 4th. The album has features from Ed Sheeran and Wretch 32 with this album being his first release where he has a large following. This album will show whether Devlin can progress and show why he has referred to by many as one of the U.K.’s top rappers.

Joe Budden: No Love Lost The third album from Slaughterhouse rapper Joe Budden was released on February 5th. The album continues to show Budden’s continued growing maturity as well as growth as an artist with the rapper gaining more of a spotlight due to Slaughterhouse.

Justin Timberlake: The 20/20 Experience One of my most anticipated albums of the year is Justin Timberlake’s long awaited third studio album which was released on March 15th. The album features the hit single Suit & Tie which has an appearance from Jay-Z. The album from Timberlake follows up his 2006 album and has a soul/R&B feel to it from the triple threat.

By Anthony Martins • Album Reviews, Country Music, House Music, Media News, Pop Music, R&B Music, Rap Music, Rock Music • 0 • Tags: 50 Cent, A$AP Rocky, Akon, Alice In Chains, Arcade Fire, Ashanti, Avril Lavigne, Back Street Boys, Beyonce, Big Sean, Black Star, Blake Lewis, Blake Shelton, Bon Jovi, Childish Gambino, Chip, Chris Brown, Clipse, Coheed & Cambria, Cold War Kids, Common, David Bowie, Demi Lovato, Devlin, Dido, Dr. Dre, Drake, Earl Sweatshirt, Eminem, Fall Out Boy, French Montana, G.O.O.D Music, Ghostface Killah, Goo Goo Dolls, Hopsin, J. Cole, Jay Electronica, Jay-Z, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Budden, joey bada$$, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Kendrick lamar, Kenny Chesney, Kid Cudi, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, LL Cool J, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Mac Miller, Michael Buble, Mos Def, one republic, Paramore, Phoenix, Pusha T, Rick Ross, S Club Seven, Schoolboy Q, Shakira, Talib Kweli, The Band Perry, The Dream, tinie tempah, Tyga, Tyler The Creator, Vampire Weekend, Wale, Wiley, Will.i.am, Wretch 32, XV, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Mar 17 2013

This Year In Music: 2012 Awards

2012 was a great year from music and now although it’s two and a half months late, here is my 2012 awards. This will be my last post recapping 2012 as I continue to catch up to current day music recaps after a hiatus. This year the site will have the constant updates you became accustomed to from the site until I went to college, descriptions, ratings and tags of every song I upload on the site, lyric explanations of top songs, more variety in music posted, sports news, best of lists, more track by track reviews, more of the top music released, improvements in many areas of the sites, media news, reviews of new movies, tv shows, concerts and other categories. Below are the contenders and winners for some of the awards I am handing out for 2012.

Rap Album Of The Year:

1. Nas: Life Is Good

2. Kendrick Lamar: good kid m.A.A.d city

3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: The Heist

4. Game: Jesus Piece

5. Tyga: Careless World Rise Of The Last King

Honourable Mentions: Schoolboy Q: Habitats & Contradictions, B.o.B: Strange Clouds

Pop Album Of The Year:

1. Pink: The Truth About Love

2. The xx: Coexist

3. Jason Mraz: Love Is a Four Letter Word

4. Kris Allen: Thank You Camellia

5. Ellie Goulding: Halycon

Honourable Mention: Justin Bieber: Believe, Pitbull: Global Warming, Flo Rida: Wild Ones

R&B Album Of The Year:

1. Frank Ocean: channel Orange

2. Emeli Sande: Our Version Of Events

3. Miguel: Kaleidoscope Dreams

4. Trey Songz: Chapter V

5. Ne-Yo: Red

Honourable Mentions: The Weeknd: Trilogy, Usher: Looking 4 Myself

Rock Album Of The Year:

1. Imagine Dragons: Night Visions

2. John Mayer: Born and Raised

3. Dave Matthews Band: Away From The World

4. Mumford & Sons: Babel

5. The Lumineers: The Lumineers

Honourable Mentions: Yellowcard: Southern Air, Fun: Some Nights, Circa Survive: Violent Waves, Bruce Springsteen: Wrecking Ball, The Walkmen: Heaven

House Album Of The Year:

1. Swedish House Mafia: Until Now

2. Calvin Harris: 18 Months

3. Example: The Evolution Of Man

By Anthony Martins • Country Music, House Music, Music Recap's, Pop Music, R&B Music, Rap Music, Rock Music • 0 • Tags: 2 Chainz, B.o.B, Big Sean, Bruce Springsteen, Calvin Harris, Carrie Underwood, Childish Gambino, Circa Survive, Coldplay, Cyhi The Prynce, Dave Matthews Band, Diggy, Drake, Ellie Goulding, Emeli Sande, Example, Flo Rida, Frank Ocean, Fun, Future, game, Guy Sebastian, Imagine Dragons, Jason Aldean, jason mraz, Jay-Z, Joe Bada$$, joey bada$$, John Mayer, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Kendrick lamar, Kenny Chesney, Kid Ink, Kris Allen, Labrinth, Lil Wayne, Luke Christopher, Mac Miller, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Meek Mill, Miguel, Mumford & Sons, Nas, Ne-Yo, Pink, Pitbull, Rick Ross, Schoolboy Q, Swedish House Mafia, Taylor Swift, The Lumineers, The Walkmen, The Weeknd, The xx, trey Songz, Tyga, Usher, Yellowcard, Zac Brown Band

Mar 17 2013

This Year In Music: Best Of 2012

Here are my top single songs from the year of 2012. All the music uploaded on the cloud for the site from April till December will be deleted as I put all the best music from this year into this folder to be available. Check out and download any of the top (around 600) songs from 2012 below.

Mar 12 2013

Album and Mixtape Review Catchup: 11-12/2012

As I continue to catch up to current day music here is all the album and mixtape reviews on albums of note from the final two months of 2012. The rating of each album and my top tracks are listed with an Itunes link attached to the title and a download link attached to my top 10 tracks. Click more to see the rest of the albums from 2012.

The Weeknd: Trilogy

My Top 10 Tracks: Wicked Games, Till Dawn (Here Comes The Sun), The Party & The Afterparty, The Birds Pt. 1, House Of Baloons, Loft Music, Rolling Stone, The Morning, Next, The Fall

Pitbull: Global Warming