Life of a music x pop culture journalist + other deliciousness
About Sowmya K.
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Jay-Z releases a post-vaca track (produced by Swizz Beatz and featuring Trey Songz) called “Open Letter.” Hov blasts his haters and explains his recent trip to Cuba. One person who wasn’t feeling the name check was his bestie Barack.
What would you do if Miguel stole your girl? Jermaine gave one of my favorite tracks of this year a visual. Got me up all night, all I’m singing is love songs… #longestcrushever
I’ve been a fan of Araabmuzik since Electronic Dream. The producer/MPC whiz adds a live visual for his “Prince Is Coming.” Peep him live on the road with his For Professional Use Only tour kicking off in BK next month.
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY TOUR DATES: 4/10 Output – Brooklyn, NY
4/11 The Basement EAV – Atlanta, GA
4/12 The Parish – New Orleans, LA
4/13 Lizard Lounge – Dallas, TX
4/17 The Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI
4/18 The Mid – Chicago, IL
4/19 Fox Theatre – Boulder, CO
4/20 The Mullins Center – Los Angeles, CA
4/24 Voyeur – San Diego, CA
4/26 1015 Folsom – San Francisco, CA