On March 26th Bad Gal RiRi, aka Rihanna, surprised fans with her new single, "Bitch Better Have My Money" off her forthcoming album R8. Last night at the iHeartRadio Music Awards RiRi performed the song live for the first time and proved to the world why she is the foxiest and coolest girl in the game. She begins the performance stepping out of a helicopter, from then on all you can do is gawk at the Barbadian's effortless movements and calming sensual aura that make you say, "I want to be you". And, if you thought she looked good in pink, she looks better in green. Enjoy below.
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Rome Fortune & Tunji Ige - Spotlite /
Striking while the iron is hot is important in today's music industry, especially for up and coming artists. Tunji Ige, Philadelphia's latest prodigy, is stringing together respected releases building atop his The Love Project. Today is no different as he teams up with a rapper who is enjoying a nice run of his own, Rome Fortune. After last week's "Moving" from Tunji and a "Day2Day" remix that breathed new life into the song, as well as Fortune's latest work with ceej, "loloU", the Philly-ATL combo brings us "Spotlite". Over a Ben Pramuk and Noah Breakfast synth production, the two rappers pair well together so enjoy the track below.
More Albums Dropped! /
By now you know 2015 is a massive year for hip hop. Thus far, we have been graced with new projects by popular culture staples such as Drake, Big Sean, and of course Kendrick Lamar, but beyond these, albums by Joey Badass, Lupe Fiasco, and Ghostface Killah & BADBADNOTGOOD have also been intriguing listens. Today, albums by ultra-foodie Action Bronson and Odd Future member, Earl Sweatshirt, have officially released.
Four years in the hip hop game and Action Bronson finally debuts his first studio LP, Mr. Wonderful. If you've followed his web series on Munchies, "Fuck, That's Delicious," you've known of the pending album for awhile. The 13-track project features Chance The Rapper as well as production from The Alchemist.
After releasing the music video for "Grief" last week, fans of Earl Sweatshirt and Odd Future were given a glimpse of what's to come from his second studio album I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside. The 10-track project includes features from Vince Staples, Dash and a couple others. You can stream the album here.
You can stream both albums now in the OfficeVibes tab!
J. Cole- G.O.M.D. Music Video /
Let's not forget Dreamville rapper J. Cole kickstarted the proliferation of hip hop albums that have been released over the past several months with his late 2014 project, Forest Hills Drive. Although currently on tour, J. Cole is continuing to promote his LP with a new music video for the track "G.O.M.D." Directed by Lawrence Lamont, the visuals for this track provide a historical, yet fictional reminder of the prolonged fight for racial equality. Check out the narrative above.
Valued: A Speaker for the Music Enthusiast /
val·ue (ˈvalyo͞o), noun. the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth or, usefulness of something.
Source: Google
Welcome to a new component of InTheRough. Whether it be the shoes we wear, the coffee (or tea) we drink, or the books we read, consumers place a value on the products we buy and the activities we engage in every single day. Rooted in aesthetic and functionality, Valued is merely the illustration of the essentials we at InTheRough and fellow creatives alike rely upon in our Goods-filled endeavors.
The desire to listen and discover music also stimulates a curiosity to understand the way in which it is heard. The medium in which music is perceived is just as important as the actual activity itself. Great speakers, whether they be in your home, car, headphones, or on-the-go, execute an audial presence that encompasses the full range of human hearing. The "better sounding" speakers are those that not only consider execution but the synthesis of material and design; science and art.
For young or traveling audiophiles, portability is key. A functional speaker that carries high quality, high fidelity sound in a work space, apartment, dorm room, or even outdoors is the goal. The Bose Soundlink Mini Bluetooth Speaker is intriguing in its design while packing the clarity and volume to entertain the necessary vibes of large group settings or relaxing Sunday afternoons. While great sounding speakers can come at an expensive price, audiophiles can find well executed models at a wide price range. If you are in the market for speakers, the Soundlink Mini can be purchased here and don't forget to check out the accompanying visuals.