In My Zone 2

Our favorite doe-eyed dance machine (and my pick to take the crown from Ursher) is back with the follow up to his mixtape, In My Zone (download it HERE if you've yet to hear it).  Breezy teams up again with DJ Drama and substitutes DJ Sense for the likes of DJ Babey Drew for In My Zone 2.

Nineteen tracks make this a nice size download.  Every song isn't on repeat but, the mixtape is a winner and the tracks with Big Sean are definitely buzz-worthy. 

 Cop In My Zone 2 by clicking HERE. 

Business Worthy Tracks:

"Glitter" featuring Big Sean

"What You Doin" featuring Big Sean

"AWOL"

"Last Time Together"

"All Of" featuring Kevin McCall

"Another You"



Beauty and the BEAT.

I like to sing at the top of my lungs and pretend a hairbrush is my microphone so, female artists who provide songs which make this guilty pleasure of mine possible are, most definitely at the top of my "download now" list.  Ms. Jazzy is one such performer.  I've been grooving to Jazzy since she dropped her first LP, Oh Jazzy in 2007 (check it out HERE  if you've yet to hear). 

Her latest full length project Beauty and The Beat can be downloaded for the FREESKI at: www.iamjazzy.com . Now, I've known about this tape since its release in May of this year so, my apologies for bringing it to you so late but, better late than never. Right? ;). 

Ladies will love the undeniable life parallels, fellas will appreciate intricate use of drums and varied beats...it'll bump nice in your whip, and music lovers will absolutely ADORE Jazzy's vocals.  Impeccable backgrounds, harmonies and meticulous attention to detail balance out Jazzy's delicate sound. 

Check her out, become familiar, discover the beauty in her beats.

Business Worthy Tracks:

"A.W.O.L."

"Scary"

"Don't Let This Go"

"Just For The Record"

"Remote Control Me"

"Wayzted" featuring J. Doe.

Make sure to check out Jazzy's SHEmix of the Trey Songz hit, "Can't Be Friends".  Download via limelinx by clicking HERE.

Follow Jazzy on Twitter @OHJAZZY

#LemmeHolThatBeat

Download at Datpiff.com by clicking HERE.

The prince of the "Triggamix" is back with #LemmeHolThatBeat.  He hips us to EIGHT, count 'em, EIGHT original tracks and the fore-mentioned remixes that make other artists fear the instrumental. 

You already know what it is. Download shawty.

Business Worthy Tracks:

"Whatever You Want" featuring Sasha Gomez

"SK Sh*t" Produced by John "SK" Mcgee (ap: "Jupiter Love", "Neighbors Know My Name" and "Doorbell")

"F*ck Wit You No More" Triggamix featuring Keri Hilson

"Right Above It" Triggamix featuring Fabolous

"Maybe" Triggamix

Peace. LOVE. Music.

XoXo

Chan.Lo.



Talented Beats...Meet Mr. Rhodes.

The Talented Mr. Rhodes

If you aren't familiar with the Dallas music scene, or, if your stuck in the land of party music and screw, I'd like you to take a moment, clear your ears, and listen to a star in the making.  J. Rhodes, born, Justin Rhodes, is a Dallas bred producer, writer, rapper, engineer and creator of 80's Baby Ent.  Rhodes sets himself apart from the mainstream Dallas movement by not only creating for himself but, maximizing his production and vocal talents and implementing them with his artists.  An example of this can be seen in his latest mixtape release, The Talented Mr. Rhodes.  Collaborations with 80's Baby phenoms Ni Taylor ("King and Queen") and Braysonic ("Don't Stop") only provide more proof that this growing company is producing hits like no other in the Metroplex.

The Talented Mr. Rhodes is the third individual release from J. Rhodes this year, with the first being the  Gloria's Son sicktape release in January 2010 and the second, a compilation of J. Rhodes beats entitled,  Vintage Rhodes Productions  released in August 2010.  The fourteen track release of Talented provides listeners with insight into the mind of J. Rhodes, the artist, as opposed to J. Rhodes, the beat beast.  Tracks like "#Team Rhodes", "King and Queen" feat. Ni Taylor, "UBER" feat. Klyrik, "Invincible" feat. D'Andre, and "The Logo" feat. Sharece all combine Rhodes' unique flow with a one-two lyrical punch. 

While, the mixtape is a nice combination of artistic creativity and lyrical insight, I would have liked to see J. Rhodes go at a few more tracks by his lonesome.  Out of fourteen tracks, ten are loaded with features, lucky for us, the additions are complimentary to Rhodes's verses without overshadowing. 

Nonetheless, Rhodes provides good music for your listening pleasure and only creates more hype for the ever growing music scene in Dallas, Texas.  Artists like Rhodes, and members of his camp, are shattering stereo-types built by the mainstream embrace of the Dallas boogie.  Look to see big things from the very talented, Mr. Rhodes.

Business Worthy Tracks:

"King and Queen" featuring Ni Taylor

"UBER" featuring Klyrik

"Closer" featuring Taronica

"Invincible" featuring D'Andre

"Don't Stop" featuring Braysonic

Journey into J. Rhodes world with CRAZY concert footage from his monster show at the HOB in Dallas by clicking HERE.

Download The Talented Mr. Rhodes and get familiar with the 80's Baby Family at: www.jrhodes.bandcamp.com

Black Friday. New. Fresh. All That.

If you reside somewhere in the vast-ness that is the DFW Metroplex, make sure you check out the Black Friday goodies from Atama, Centre, and Unkommon Kolor. Tell a friend to tell a friend.

For More Info click below:

www.shopatama.com

www.gotocentre.com

www.theunko.com

UNKO (Unkommon Kolor) Black Friday Sale.

Click HERE for more.

For all the latest, follow these fine Dallas cats on Twitter:

@UnkommonKolor

@gotocentre

@ShopAtama

Peace. Love. Fresh.

XoXo

Chan.Lo.



Brand New...Literally.

Friday Night Lights - J. Cole Mixtape

feat. 

"In The Morning" - J.Cole feat. Drake

Download Friday Night Lights at www.dreamvillain.net

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West



The full length release has been leaked via the world wide web thus, a lengthy review is uncessary.  Those of you download heads will be quick to find the links.  With a huge number of guest artists, including Rihanna, Fergie, Elton John, Pusha T, John Legend, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Raekwon, and Kid Cudi, Kanye removes the kid gloves and hits us with a sucker punch. 

The reviews are already poaring in and from one ear to another, this may just be Kanye's best work to date...even better than College Dropout? Maybe so. 

If you choose to wait for the slated release, pick up the album in stores and on itunes on November 22nd.

Peace. Love. Music.

XoXo

Chan.Lo.

Fresh Friday...Beauty, Books, Boots...Oh, My!

For Her:  See and Hear.

I'm totally versatile when it comes to accessories because realistically, any piece can take a simple outfit and make it pop.  On a recent online wish-list excursion, I stumbled upon POParazzi .  The California brand launched by Amber Eunique, is chalk full of POP worthy pieces.  A few of the pairs are pretty spendy but, perfect accessories are worth every penny and the crystal detailing is top-notch.  I doubt studs will be falling out of any of these pieces.  I've decided my first purchase will include the Ms. Pac Man pair below. To find your favorites, check out the selection below and visit both the site and twitter page at:

http://www.ilovepoparazzi.com/ and POParazzi 

Ms. Pac Man Earrings

$45.00 USD

All Black Everything Earrings

$85.00 USD

Roadkill Earrings

$95.00 USD

Mohawk Feather Earrings

$40.00 USD

*NOTE: This product is currently not in-stock. It will be available again on: 11.30.2010

XXL Bamboo Earrings

Available in: Gold Fade, Fade to Black, Triple Threat, Gold, and Silver.

$200.00 USD

Snowflake Earrings

$30.00 USD

I made my first E.L.F. (Eyes, Lips, Face) purchase about a year ago when I bought not one, not two but a TWELVE piece brush set for a whopping $10.00. Needless to say, I was pleased with my purchase and with the amount of money left in my bank account.  This winter, E.L.F. has quite a few goodies for any and all lovers of makeup.  One of my favorites is their collection of Studio Matte Eyeshadow.  The shadows come in an array of colors and are designed to create a vibrant effect while reducing lines and smears.  At $3.00 (YES, THREE-DOLLARS!) each, you can afford to try it out.

*Side-Note: When you head to the E.L.F. Beauty Blog you'll also notice the 100 piece eyeshadow palate...for $10.00. Click away.

E.L.F. Studio Matte Eyeshadow in Pearl

$3.00 USD

E.L.F. Studio Matte Eyeshadow in Baked Berry

$3.00 USD

E.L.F. Studio Matte Eyeshadow in Smoke

$3.00 USD

For more E.L.F. Cosmetics check out their website at: www.eyeslipsface.com and follow them on Twitter @eyeslipsface

For Him: In a Gentleman's Shoes.

I love a man in boots, therefore, with Winter saying "What's Up!?!" I couldn't help but to profile the flyest of the fly. Timbs for the fellas.  Timberland recently released their Gore-Tex 7, 25th Anniversary pair of boot greatness.  Hand-crafted to perfection, the Gore-Tex 7 was originally released in 1985 and is made of 3H leather which is the thickest leather available. Priced at $190.00 USD, the Gore-Tex 7 continues to impress and outshine the competition.  Long live the Timb.

Available exclusively at David Z. flagship store in NYC and online at www.Davidz.com

*Shoe Shot Credit - @Sqmunro

The Internet has been buzzing with excitement over Enitan Bereola, II.  I must admit, I followed him on twitter and became enamored with his eloquent nature and overall gentlemanly persona.  He's articulate, he's educated, and he's REAL.  His unbiased look at the dying art of relationships is refreshing and his ability to tell the truth and make it applicable is a lost ability with regard to many of his self-help counter-parts *cough, cough* Steve Harvey *cough*. 

His book, (pictured below), 'Bereolaesque: The Contemporary Gentleman & Etiquette Book for the Urban Sophisticate' has launched him into the minds, and onto the coffee tables of many men and women alike.  

Pick up the book on Amazon.com and follow him on Twitter Bereolaesque



P.S. Just to wet your appetite for the launch of www.Chan-Lo.com, we had the opportunity to interview Mr. Bereolaesque himself.  Say hello to the first feature.  :).

'Bereolaesque: The Contemporary Gentleman & Etiquette Book for the Urban Sophisticate

Available on Amazon.com

$35.99 (Hardcover)

$24.29 (Paperback)

Happy Shopping!

Peace. Love. Fresh.

XoXo.

Chan.Lo.