The modern music industry’s Mitochondrial Eve returns with a fervor to prove – once again – that despite all patriarchal restrictions and destruction: she who bears the womb… the forever battlefield, and said burden… is she who is best equipped to commandeer the cultural revolution. Who rev the world? Girls.
Style is a pattern so its going to get repeated. Designer this. Hand made that. Gucci, Gucci, fendi, prada, vintage appeal nevertheless stopped winning, and won. This year patterns and prints found its way into some of favorite designers palettes and work.
Every time I get wind of Rihanna releasing a new album my initial reaction is always the same. Again? So soon? And after one listen of that said album I understand why. Today’s pop stars have to be more mindful of output than their predecessors. It’s why Britney achieved what Madonna achieved in 10 years and Rihanna seemingly did what Britney did in a mere five. Last week Rihanna released her sixth studio album Talk That That. Clocking in at under 40 minutes, Talk doesn’t break much new ground, but when it ain’t broke don’t fix it, and Rihanna’s team of producers, writers, stylists and art directors get it right every time.
A splash of symphonics, a dose of distilled spirits, twist of turntablism on tap, chilled swelter of the most aurally intoxicating blend… resting forever assured it will satisfy most any fiending trap… Mix me a beat fit for the most keen of tongues, and cultured of eardrums… intoxicate me: i’m a lush #inthelyricalsense
Two massive tours announcements: Rihanna’s LOUD Tour is bringing Cee Lo along for the ride, and on the other side of Planet Pop, Janelle Monae and Bruno Mars are set to launch their Hooligans in Wondaland Tour; while both shows are undoubtedly about to go a yeah, yeah, yeah so hard… it’s a Cold War, so: grenades – don’t leave home without ‘em.
“S&M” is definitely one of my favorite songs off Rihanna’s latest album Loud. The track is pop perfection. I couldn’t help but remix it. I began toying around with it when I was making mixes for “Tabloid.” I thought it’d be cool to share. Listen and download link after the jump.
2010 may have sucked when it came to substance and clear common sense. Chris Brown I’m talking you. And of course underage four loko lovers around the world. But at least we had a full 365 days of awesome music. I can’t say enough about the amount of exceptional material artists put out this year. Indie darlings like Theophilus London & J*DaVeY kept us content with the most ingenious tracks and music heavyweights like Kanye West & Cee Lo gave us albums. Yeezy’s twisted fantasy, Katy Perry’s sugar coated pop bliss, Gil Scott Hering’s rebel anthem, this is our soundtrack for 2010. Find out what albums made the first part of our list from Art Nouveau editor Kendrick Daye aka GreatEclectic and pop culture journalist Swiper Bootz.
Rihanna's video for her latest single "Only Girl (In The World)" was supposed to premiere later tonight. But stans on the internets weren't haven't it. Watch the video for Rihanna's new single.
Read MoreRihanna is the only girl in the world. At least in the world of pop music. Download GreatEclectic's remix of "Only Girl (In The World)" and music by Mayer Hawthorne, Seeland, Nottz, Human Life, Eternal Summers and more.
Read MoreRihanna surprised the blogosphere with this new colorful video. The visual is for a song called "Who's That Chick," which nods to Madonna's "Who's That Girl." The song is cool. But like "Only Girl," after hearing it once.
Read MoreWith Beyonce & Rihanna it seems it's one or the other. Now you can have them both with this GreatEclectic presented mixtape of mash ups of the singers songs. Listen and download the mixtape below.
Read MoreThe Miami born producers Urban Noize just dropped their latest Rihanna inspired Mixtape "Last Girl On Earth," a nod to the singer's current tour.
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