Sade has a voice that will never disappoint and she adds in the romance that makes us feel even closer to the ones we love. There are no words really. Less is more is warranted in many situations. This is one of those situations. Like the song? Download it here. That's all. Kudos....

Many have done it but Ayo does it for the hood just like her fans likes it because she is using smart marketing tactics in her song title, style choices and all the way up to the blue streak in her hair. Sure there are other songs entitled Feeling Myself and so many female Artist have followed Lil Kim's style too. That is why I am not surprised Ayo is wearing a Dark Tan Romper and matching her blue streak hair with her outfit which certainly makes me think of Lil Kim's 90's style in today's t...

Geedy P. Speaks is included as an intro song on Triggerz Got No Heart 2, the Music Executive uses it to introduce Rapper Nice Gunz and his newest Hip Hop release, Triggerz Got No Heart 2. The Mixtape dropped in October and the juice is still spilling over into the streets thanks to the efforts of Executive Producer Geedy P. who was sure to remind everyone that the Mixtape(s) are Free and for promotional purposes only. He said, "We tryin to create a grassroot movement, coming from the bottom u...

Many of us may feel like Boosie when it comes to the passion we have for Hip-Hop and thinking of it as a family and community that is directly connected to our life and the lives of those we may know, love, and trust. In Lil Boosie's Song called Dirty Diary, the Louisiana Rapper ends his song by saying "This should make you buy my album 5 times" All I could think about is Jay-Z's Life and Times because he said buy you 2 in one of his lines. I loved that line too. Boosie ...

Measuring analytical data that tells us how we are performing is something that I really have not been concerned about since I started Abornewords simply because getting trapped into a cycle of watching numbers is really a slippery slope which can affect creativity and guide Content Marketing in unusual directions. Then, the content becomes more about numbers and less about doing what we love. Unless sales are involved, there is really no need to watch analytical data. I just do what feels ri...

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Staying relevant after dropping a first project is not always easy but somehow New Orleans Rapper Nice Gunz has managed to continue to grow and maintain a presence. A lot of applause goes out to his Music Manager Geedy P. who has been working hard to keep a presence alive on Social Media for the young and upcoming Rapper. Nice Gunz loves to use his music ...

A lot of Rappers create their Rap Names by including part of another Rappers name in theirs, in sound or even spelling. There can be many reasons for it and we are guessing it has a lot to do with being inspired, competing or just plain name jacking to get attention. You may be thinking, what about Rappers like Kevin Gates who are really using their own name or parts of it? Well, New Orleans Rapper YE Law is doing just that with a least part of his name. YE is annunciated just as it is writte...

Jay-Z kept us waiting for this one and when he released his self titled 4:44 Album, it was like he gave birth to an extended version of his Can I Live collaboration with Memphis Bleek and his Regrets Song collectively in the 10 tracks included on the new album. The musicality is there and his need to educate the upcoming Rappers like Nice Gunz, YE, Stick Up, Great White Stylez and so many more (who are trying to find their place amid the madness of the Music Business...

It's always an exciting time for Artist/Creators in general who are releasing new material for their fans because a lot of blood, sweat and tears goes into the process before the finished product is released. After skillfully promoting singles from her new album, Lady Dahlia released her new album called Flavors earlier this month.


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Dahlia proves she is living up to the "Savage" title by keeping it professional from the album cover art to her image and subtle approach sh...

G-Baby is proving that she is ready for the spotlight, doing her thing in Atlanta but repping her New Orleans Roots all the while. Just so you truly get the picture and you may have to be from New Orleans to really be aware of what I am about to share but this is how deep this girls grind is rooted. Rapper Rob Base put words to wax and "It Takes Two" hit the airwaves of radio and was played at clubs throughout the city of New Orleans and the surrounding area for what seemed like foreve...

The Hip Hop Honors Show Aired on VH1 with Rapper Eve hosting, serving up good face and runway worthy fashion, There is no denying that Artist like Lil Kim and so many others need their share of the spotlight. We applaud them for all their accomplishments since they've done so much. We just want to recognize a few of our favorites, Artist we follow who are working extra hard too. Let's get into some NOLA Star Gazing.

Ayo PrincezZ posted multiple entries last month of what we are calling her ph...

Rapper Nice Gunz still finds time to have fun, even though he has a lot on his plate. The Hard Life Rapper continues to work on his Music Career, getting money from work and he is staying out of jail and away from those Dirty Cops, he Raps about. Nice is far from sleep on music, as he is still recording new material and planning to release a video so that we can bring our Summer in right. The Ryda Muzik Team has even been dropping hints via @ItsNiceGu...

Jay Z's freestyle performance includes Spotify and here's how the Streaming Service is connected to Starbucks. Starbucks employees are called Partners and that culture is fueling the chains quest to continue to innovate, by using their reputation to help new Artist advance. As Starbuck's has moved away from selling CD's in house, their partnership with Spotify seems to fulfill their desire to stay relevant and afloat in this technologically advanced society we live in. Starbuck's has an ongoi...

While everyone is envying Rapper Trina ("The Baddest Bish") for keeping her ear to the street while doing shows, Ayo PrincezZ just keeps putting out that good, showing just how much of a tough nugget she can be in this male dominated Rap Game. You have to just know love when you hear it and this song has a lot of love in it for the Tupac California Audience. You may have to listen intently to catch it but do so and you will hear the love.

Kanye West did a collaboration with Grammy Award Winner...

The fact that I grew up in New Orleans and also attended a multicultural college and not an HBC has worked to my advantage tremendously, career wise and socially because I relate to all types of people. I am not an extrovert who is totally a social scene butterfly and I might not strike up a random conversation with a stranger. However, in the right setting I flourish. I usually strive at work and keep my productivity up, making contributions more meaningful wherever I can. I love to talk sho...

It's that time of the year again and this is the biggest honor yet for BTY Young'N! Yes, we see you over here at Abornewords and we truly know that Hip-Hop is not dead! It's true,ya heard me, BTY Young'N has been nominated for 2 NOLA Awards. One for Best New Artist and another for Best Mixtape. In honor of the occasion we would like to share his Feed Up Mixtape. Listen, enjoy, comment.

The D-Boy Video came out right after all the drama started between Lexi and New Orleans Rapper BTY Young'N. When the smoke settled, it turned out to be all good in the Ryda Muzik Family. Here is the D-Boy Video ft. Nice Gunz and they are even letting us see BTY Young'N dropping by a Daquari Shop to buy something to sip on. Flashing money and talking that street talk is what this video is about. They are not even trying hard to win fans over because their goal is much bigger. The pull of Ryda ...

Belvedere Vodka announced their partnership with "The Highly Anticipated James Bond Film" called Spectre, with a DJ on the turntables and lots hoopla. Now it's Jay Z's turn to make an announcement of his own. We believe it will have something to do with his new Tidal Business Deal, a streaming service.

The 40/40 Clubs Facebook Page is encouraging everyone to tune in to the live stream announcement at 5pm E time. I am assuming the event will stream on You Tube. Until then, here are a few images...

Ever since Tupac put Jodeci on tracks like "How Do You Want It" and Toss It Up, many Rap Artist have followed suite and used duo's with R&B Artist to make romantic and provocative music for the masses. Although we may probably never forget those songs, there are great songs being made everyday that hit home runs but lack the vocals of famed R&B Artists.

Listen to Rapper Lootie Lou, as he delivers a mellow and romantic song called Thinkin Of You.

The beat used in this song is just the right tem...

Okay the latest on the Queen Bee may not have you screaming from the roof tops but we still want to do a recap on how the Streets Are Watching and ultimately talking about what's going on with Lil Kim. First she released the cutest updated photo of her growing daughter Royal Reign, being held by her Annie and we loved it. Lil Kim was missing in action but we still could not help but look. There was not much buzz going on about DJs playing Lil Kim's New Mix Tape but we do know that The Queen B...

It is still Thursday so we are throwing vocals from Songstress, Raptress Tiffany Shante back at you! Singer, Rapper,1/2 of the Mizfit, she wears many titles. The last time we shared her it was the anniversary of Jane Fonda's Groundbreaking Fitness Video. Then, we were showing off The Mizfits Throwback Style, colorful tights and all. This time it's our craving for sweet sound that has us on some Tiffany. At least that is one reason, other than the fact that t...

Nice Gunz has released a new song with visuals to bring his words to life, promising a video for the new track, in the near future. In song he touches on critical issues plaguing many of our communitites. Violence, Drug Addiction, Police Brutality, hunger, and mortality rates among young people.

Nice Gunz Rapped about Treyvon Martin in his song called Dirty Cops, a song included on his recent Mixtape release entitled Triggerz Got No Heart (available on Datpiff)

On the hook, the New Orleans Ra...

Yes, we are going deep with music, right now! Today we have something real special to bring y'all down memory lane. The best thing Rapper Lil Kim could have done was give birth because the perception everyone had of her being number 2 can change.

As far as Too Short, we are thanking each of parents for genetically blessing him with 26 chromosomes during the conception process. There is a lot of buzz going on for Too Short's new song, 19999 because it is a reminder of that old...

Ready to laugh? Seriously, I hope you are. By the time you finish listening to Really Don't Care, a Demi Lovato Song, I believe you will be LOL. Once you catch the lyrics, you will understand.

As I have shared before, here at Abornewords like at Best Buy, it's about having fun and being (the best) entertained. That's part of the reason, sharing Demi Lovato song with you is so important.

Before I share the lyrics that just overtook me with joy and really made me realize that music is a univers...

It's been some time since New Orleans Rapper Lady Dahlia introducted us to Calliope Var via her Facebook Page and Instagram Feed. Though we found it interesting and intriguing, we didn't immediately jump on board to share Calliope Var with you.

Being good never has anything to do with it, when decisions are made about who turns up in the news or on one Blog or the other.

Subject matter, the timimg and how the flow of content is going plays a role in decision making. Even more than that though,...

We love that all of our up and coming Artist from New Orleans and elsewhere are doing their things. Except they are not alone in their grind to the top, well known Celebrities are fighting to keep their spot at the top. Like most New Artist they want to be recognized and acknowledged and Schoolboy Q just got singled out in a good way. The Video Music Awards may be just the place for him to win big among his peers in the Music Industry.

He's on their list as an Artist to Watch with his Man Of...

Lady Dahlia is known for here great brows and for being super raw and gutter when it comes to her image, photos and videos. Two months ago and almost one thousand views ago, she released a video for her song called Bad B**** featuring Clockwork Pumpkin Bad, and we couldn't help but give her a thumbs up on Abornewords. It took us a while but finally we are getting around to giving a permanent spot in our archive.

Lady Dahlia and her girl pal were being extra vulgar, shooting birds and talking ...

TI came out the gate almost an instant star way back with his Rubberband Man Mentality, signifying that he had lots of money to throw around. How could we forget it right? He's keeping it going too, even with accusations of his rocky relationship with Long time girlfriend Tiny, TI is still focused on the music.

His song called No Mediocre, featuring Iggy Azalea, is all about throwing shade to women who accept anything other than the best or who do not quite measure up to his so called standard...

Every now and then we need an escape, a getaway, or should I just say some time for urselves. Since a getaway does not have to necessarily mean traveling or leaving home, why not choose a favorite indulgence to get youinto a state of calm and relaxation, I thought. That's why I started listening to DJ Black N Milds R.I.P Podcast.

This should take you through the weekend and into your Monday, reminiscing on all that good, good. Warning! After about 10 minutes of his groove, you will be just ri...

In the video Schoolboy Q is supporting 50 Cent's Project Animal Ambition which should be on shelves now. Purchase yours for your listening pleasure.

Schoolboy Q's support of 50 Cent is what made us want to explore him and his music a little more. Do y'all see how rough around the edges he looks and what is he doing with his beard? After seeing our Rick Ross post, you should be laughing out loud right now. His collaboration with 50 Cent on Flip On You is all good, but we did a little research ...

Once again we feel like we are in the loop on what's trending in what some of you may call the underground Rap Scene for up and coming Rappers from the Greater New Orleans area. We are confident that you will enjoy the sound of this smooth Hip-Hop Music mixed with that old school sound. If there was ever a city that goes hard without making their efforts all about money, it's the Artist coming out of New Orleans.

We feel privileged to be sharing the lyrical expressions of Nice Gunz and others...

The Rap Pack received a lot of attention as a group. separate each member of the group is still finding love in music. The not only performed on B.E.T., receiving national recognition^____ they were nominated for Nola Awards. The Show, in particular, has released a new mixtape called Bloody Roses using the name Don Flamingo. It seems to be a part of his Slanguage, giving translation to his original name, The Show.

After visiting the EGMG Website, we had to share his Slanguage Video which lead...

Ayo PrincezZ released her latest musical creation without making major media noise. I can confidently say it wasn't because she couldn't.Though, she has lots of support, she is not letting it go to her head. The Superwoman Rapper is playing her cards right, in this game of music and fame. Doing shatows and special events on the regular and traveling outside of the New Orleans city limits is a part of her consistency. She has been able to show that she can hold her own in this very male domina...

Watch the video! It's that time of year again for the City of New Orleans! Party the Jazz Festival is all about the good times and all that's in between the music and food. Conversations with friends and colleagues that you have not seen in what seems like ages. Couples holding hands walking around drinking cool drinks and sharing their food experiences adds in the romance and community, everything you expect from an outdoor event. Everyone going in and then out of tents, as the day passes an...

Measuring the depth of Imma Keep It Hood by its powerful introduction, raises expectations to the height of hood love and community. A sample from his Indictment Time Song plays like a long whistle, echoing through the front courtyard, in the Housing Projects.

The video opens, showing big, old hoses like those you would see in a Carrie Movie, except you are in a totally different atmosphere, Uptown New Orleans. The Chippewa & Eighth Street sign flashes, giving us a glimpse of a Bty Young'N Sup...

Nas' debut album, Illmatic, was released in April on Columbia Records, Beyonce's Label, 20 years ago. Nas let the world know, starting with his Intro Song that music was the very thing that would motivate him, drive him and mark the beginning of what is real to him, the music.

Illmatic is how Nas began to introduce us to his unique lyrical flow. So, if you are feeling homesick for that early Nas sound or just celebrating 2...

Keisha Cole has came out a few times buzzing and showing love in song/opinion. Her music always hits you right in the core of your heart; though I may have neglected to tell you, but Keisha's name rings in these streets 100%. If you are not picking up on her lovely vocals, you are missing out on some good girl realness. When she rocked her mohawk and sang "believe me you're gonna need me" not long ago, everyone not only sang along, they believed she meant it! I'm a believer!

Call it Karma or ...

Your lifestyle has just as much to do with people as it does with the products you use, down to your socks. So you are not in a saving mood and it's time to spend, shop, and shine. Well buying lot's of material things can carry a stigma that may be problematic.

In a new song, The Wave clearly depicts behavior that can be characterized as suspicious or stereotypical, depending on the observer. His approach is clever, in that it forces you to examine your own views and preconceived notions abou...

Ms. Tasha has out of this world vocals; even in acapella sound bites, she manages to take us to a place of sweet harmony.

The singing sensation has made parenting a top priority, doing family dinners, outings at the zoo. And cute photo ups with her hubby and children, along the way. She's a real Super Mom, if you ask me. Make no mistake about it, she's about her business too, running a successful Massage Therapy Business called Fleur Dr Touch is her Professional Career. Oh and yes she makes ...

There are times when women are seeking to be romanced and other times when the gift seems more important. In either instance, women always want to have romance in their lives.

Men will deliver to their eyes apple, once they have mapped out a plan to fulfill their own agenda. Nice Gunz has found a way to fit a romantic edge into Triggerz Got No Heart, starting with his Album Art.

We couldn't help but notice, so let us break it down, shall we? Gold, red, black, and white  makes up his allegiance...

There are so many things I could be doing right now. Yet, all I really want to do st this moment is show you how music and beauty is connecting and interesting in our lives. It always comes down to business and how we connect that with our bottom lines. That always means buying and selling, no matter what it is ^________ your favorite lipstick, those new sneakers, or that new convertible, the things we buy, connect us to what we love and all the people involved in getting them into our hands....

We have been waiting for the right time to introduce you to the sounds of New Orleans Rapper Choppa. The night time may be the right time for a great party, but Mardi Gras Time is the perfect time for you to learn a little bit more about this Rap Veteran.

Yes, Yes y'all , he's doing his thing somewhere outside of the gym. The New Oleans Rapper is making his mark in the music game and promoting Choppa Style as a way of life.

After hearing how he turned the classic Mardi Gras Mambo Song into a b...

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Just when you may have started to miss the sounds of New Orleans Rapper Mystical, Ayo PrincezZ exploded on the scene with her fearlessly, fast Rap tongue, immulating Mystcals Style. She likes it rough and proved it in yet another creatively crafted song, called Loveable Nightmare. She may haunt your dreams and give you something scary to dream about but the balance comes easily after she makes a request for her crown.

To her credit, she does call herself PRINCEzZ. Still.at first...

The Jerk Ribs Video is only part of the rave Kelis has in store for her devoted fans. The buzz trending on Kelis' Food Album is causing Kelis to do everything but Keep It Down. In fact, the Jerk Ribs Video is a side order leading to even more goodies and applauding. Fans will be able to treat themselves to 6 Servings of Jerk Ribs on February 25th. The Pop Star is releasing an EP containing 6 songs dedicated to the Jerk Ribs. Six different versions of the song, including the original will be r...

Lady Dahlia has been doing her thing musically for a minute now. At first listen, you have to take a step back or maybe press rewind and feel like whoa. Then, your vibe can mellow out for a smooth listen to the sound of a New Orleans Rap Chic.

It's a Kush (Keep United States Hood) Creation, including one of New Orleans most talented DJ's, BlaqNMild. His reputation speaks for itself, but we have to state without hesitation, his productions are off the chain! The new video features the DJ King R...

Kelis just released a little something more from her highly anticipated Food Album. Rumble comes after her very musical Jerk Ribs

Rumble is the type of song that will make you recognize that Kelis is ready to fight to reclaim her position as that chic who does music every which way she likes. The Kelis Was Here Album took us on a real ride showing us the type of range we have come to expect from Kelis. Artist creating and performing today are catching onto the style that Kelis has been on. Sh...

Everything coming out of New Orleans is making me so proud right now. Nice Gunz is in that number too. He's been performing at shows and partying with his boys is not making him sleep on his ultimate goal. Releasing hot music detailing the everyday struggles of youth, living in impoverished neighborhoods,with working class parents is his secret weapon to the good life.

Teasing his growing fan base with hints of a video shoots for Ima Keep It Hood and a Mardi Gras Release date is how he keeps t...

Babyface & Toni Braxton always get applause. We are clapping loudly for these two talented Vocalist for being smart enough to join forces. Their matrimony appears to have stood the test of time. The it's been a long time since they worked together, the result of their commitment is not marked by a ring or some tabloid headline announcing their marriage.

These two friends now get the chance to unite and show us just how much they can vibe with each other. Their new album called Love, Marriage,...

Inspiration can come from anywhere. When it happens for creatives, no matter what field, it is like a perfect melody. In writing, characters get poked and prodded until readers feel a tickle of joy, from the funny or angry because the villain somehow defeated their favorite hero.

Visualizing messages, hearing the sounds, and bringing them to life in our own creative illustration, is how our imaginations come to life. Then, no matter what, the fantasy becomes a little more real. Imagination ca...

EGMG's The Show & Bronco are offering fans of New Orleans Music something that will have real Hip-Hop fans recalling the phrase...Pass The Dutchie on the left hand side. Under The Influence is collaborative effort from the two featuring another Artist called Bruce Lee, on quite a few tracks. The whole mixtape is filled with the extremes of everything a party lifestyle could be.

Before we go into the pat down ...

Y'all are going to be laughing before you finish this post! Female Rappers receive a lot of criticism from their female peers and male peers alike. As if it isn't tough enough for a female to compete in a male dominated industry already, females get talked about for trying to be to masculine with their rhyming skills. Confident sisters are accused of being overly sexy and in their minds they are trained to believe that sex sells. Another fact that seems all too real for some females rocking ...

New Orleans Rapper GI Peachez seems to be doing everything she can to shield her nephew (Lil Soulja Slim from the craziness of the Music Business. She only just recently started to appear with him in more photographs and has to date only shared his music on occasion.

Yet, she seems to be doing just the opposite with her own promotion and media strategies. First, the benefit and appearance on the Channel 4 in support a non viol...

Personality matters just as much as talent does in the Music Business. Iris P. is not lacking in the Big P. category. She has the voice and enough charm to hold the attention of her audience. The songbird has a sense of humor to.  When asked about intimate details concerning her sexual behavior, she politely stated that she has been making love, equating it to creating music. She also joked about not tweeting because her babysitter had her phone.

Besides noticing her sense of humor, we lov...

Record Labels and Music Managers follow the beat of their own drum, when it comes to the promotion and direction of their Artist. Depending on the contract, they often have the final say on single choices and sometimes the creativity of the Artist does not match with the ideas of the Manager and the rest of the team.

Once a song/video drops, fans can disagree with the choice too. BTY Young'N has a video called Automatic Or Revolver out right now. It hit You Tube a couple of weeks ago and ha...

The idea of working hard to achieve goals is easier to envision, once you are pursuing a career that is interesting to you. Then, job related responsibilities don’t seem like work at all. Geedy P., a New Orleans Music Manager, is handling business for Rapper Nice Gunz . He has quite a few other Artist on his busy roster too.

He is about his business but he still finds time to show fans that he is cool and regular, by sharing the unexpected in Social Media. Flaunting his shoe game purchases...

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It's not just television for this red head beauty! Her accented vocals run smoothly over music tracks with country girl ease and we keep loving her classic sound.

We shared the video for Consider Me Gone here on Abornewords sometime ago. Now we want to tell you why you should listen to the rest of the album. One essential line won me over on Consider Me Gone. "If I'm not the one thing you can't stand to lose"....Everyone has been here either through an admonishment(warning) or the act ...

Nice Gunz has been very busy these days, doing everything from purchasing equipment for in-house music creations, to waorking on hot bars for a track called If Its Beef, to actually sharing Rap Snippets using his Blue Microphone on his Instagram page.  What a way to nurture his music dream!  Abornewords is proud to be instrumental in sharing a part of this Young Rappers Story.

Pictured above standing with his Father, who is known in the streets as Lacie, the fast guy, the guy with a nice set ...

Nice Gunz has to be careful these days about how he's cruising down the highways, byways, and streets of New Orleans. On the Interstate and Intrastate, he is banned from breaking road rules and in danger of losing his Drivers License for good. That does not stop him from riding deep with friends though. When he does ride he is concerned about his style. Recently, Nice Gunz took the mic, showing off his lyrical hard bars. He did so wearing an affordable pair of kicks. Check out Nice Gunz shopp...

No we are not talking about a member of Hannibals Crew from the sitcom that ran throughout the 1980's called The A Team. That would be too obvious and would take away all the fun surrounding this new post. Let's continue so we can get to the juice. Yes it is a cruel reality of that New Orleans Lifestyle. Ambitious Female Rappers from the city are showing a side of themselves that is all to familiar. They seem to b...

New Orleans Rapper Killa Kash Santana has been doing his thing for a while now, so we were not surprised to find the likable video called Flight Nights & Morning floating around on the Internet. In it Kash Santana starts off with a chant like punchline "I'm bout to kill 'em all, why let 'em breathe, track murderer industry money scheme" then he goes into his verses with ease. Pictured alone sitting atop a freezer, he claims his mission is to rape the music game. His goal does not seem like a...

The only way to describe the fresh new talent Lil Kaotik is to keep saying fresh. Whether you are talking tender roni talk or just plan new, the buddy pal thing Lil Kaotik and Issa have going on with their Strapback Song is bound to make a few stacks.

LISTEN and DECIDE if there is something special about this Rap tag team.

Yeah there might be something special about this young team but it's a different type of milli status we are talking about. Why? To start, it sounds like there is someth...

The excitement is in the air everytime there is talk of a New release, especially coming from Rappers in New Orleans. We are waiting on that Triggerz Got No Heart from Nice Gunz.

It's obvious that mainstream media has their favorites. We do to at Abornewords. That's why we had to call your attention to a Freestyle Nice Gunz released recently. His goal was not only to show off his Rap Flow, he wanted to give his followers something to carry them through, until the mix tape drops on Thanksg...

Call it a smart move or just plain genius but Rappers on the come up are recognizing that being commecial is not all bad. The latest Rapper to show commerical love is City Boy. Here he is pictured on the Red Carpet at Atlanta's Underground Music Awards, in his patriotic gear.

He is calling himself "Da Boss" and a few other things.  He just might be onto something.  Not stopping at Diddy's Ciroc Vodka, he is also including two of Raps greatest and most controversial Mc's. Tupac and Biggie...

New Orleans Rapper Nice Gunz (Gunna) the spoiled one, is known by so many names until it's just getting to be fun and confusing ATSDT (at the same d**n time). These days he's violating more than the house rules of Mommy Dearest, Vanessa. Gunna's track record for violating Road Rules seems to be extensive enough to land him in the slammer. Check him out on the outside of the cell, inside of the studio where he belongs, sharing something other than a cell block, music.

A jail stint is not ...

Kandi Burrass is just doing it all! She sings beautifully and is constantly leaving her footprint someplace, by making major business moves. Keeping fans entertained seems to be easy for the beauty with Kandi Koated Nights happening all the time. Her stomping grounds are in Atlanta, the Black Hollywood, the home of her Kandi Koated Enterprise. Here she is looking blessed and more prayed up than her proclamations declare in song.

Success is not only sweet, it looks good! Burrass proves it ...

If you thought Snoop's Reggaeton ways was just another way for him to validate his urge to puff on herb, thing again. Snoop Lion is married to the game in the best way. It's all red hearts for Snoop and his family in his music video entitled It's Good Good.

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His Reincarnation happened and so did his reinvention. He is about that life, about Rap, and all about family. The Good Good is the fifth single from his Reinc...

Our excitement for D-Nice (Gunna) may seem to be bias but we don't care! We are just to excited to announce the 22nd Birthday of New Orleans Rapper Gunna. He is doing his thing on his own terms. However, he may be following in the footsteps of Rappers like Jay-Z and Snoop Lion who are called by numerous names. Here he is doing a few crazy poses and throwing up signs.

The Hard Nights Rapper plans to spend his Birthday Cash on Studio Time and another Video Shoot for his song entitled It's Real ...

Gunsmoke looked out for us and helped to bring us a long awaited feature from New Orleans Rapper D-Nice (Gunna). His Rider Anthem comes with arm winding action as they sing the Ima Rider portion of the hook. Check out their so New Orleans Style. It's smooth and catchy, something to bring the type of awareness needed in todays Hip-Hop Culture. Take a look see.

Apparently, we got our signals crossed when we reported on the song name.; Instead of Ima Rider, the song is entitled Hard Nights. Their...

It's summer and all the guys are coming out to play. We can't tell you if they are going out of their way to play nice, until we hear the music. Rap beefs get people talking and make for many great DJ battles depending on what Producers are showing up on wax.

There is speculation that New Orleans Super Producer Blaq-N-Mild will be producing some songs for New Orleans Rappers Gun Smoke and D-Nice (Gunna). The two Rappers are proving that going all the way is what they are more than willing to ...

The artist formerly known as Snoop Dog or Snoop Doggy Dog stunned many fans when he not only changed up his style but changed his name to reflect his transition into a new genre. Snoop Lion is always up to something. His latest move for his playful role on the Big Screen resulted in a song and video that deviates from his Rasta sound. That's not the only thing that has the media buzzing about his Superstar Status. Take a look at what is adding up to the beautiful music that is giving us an e...

Well, it seems like we just can not give you enough of good music these days. Therefore, we will just keep it coming, as the inspiration hits us. You all could not have thought that we forgot about GI Peachez. We have not! Letting her and the rest of the Cutt Throat Comitty marinate for a bit only helps to get you ready for another taste of that New Orleans. The First Lady of Cutthroat Comitty is popping bottles this time, in the snippet, and she is legal!

Ladies Night is one of my favori...

After hearing Kanye West perform on SNL (Saturday Night Live) it's obvious that he is ready to give all of himself to his new project. Huffington Rost reported recently that the whold album is already finished and since Kanye has been dropping single after single, we believe it's true.

Black Skinhead is sure to become a new favorite for Kanye West Fans. The song does not disappoint! Even though it's coming from a Rap Artist and considered to be a product of the genre, it just sounds like good...

Just as the buzz was building around GI Peachez and the release of her Recogniton, things started to happen that only pumped up the hype even more. Facebook was going crazy, images of the young star were being dropped left and right, then New Orleans Rapper, Gunna did something that was very, very unexpected. He channeled Soulja Slim, by wearing a black bandana. Take a look at Gunna's Soulja Slim look. 

Gunna is not featured on The Recognition but he is, however, friends with GIP on Facebook....

Ahh That Jonah Laugh includes the names of 6 well known Celebrities and I'm so proud of the spoken word presentation. Not having production for it does not take away it's brilliant punch.

Fantasias has been that chic since she broke out from her peer competitors on American Idol as a winner. After chilling for a minute focusing on motherhood and trying to rebuild her lifestyle outside of the dysfunctional relationship she once shared with her sons father, Fantasia decided to channel all of her passion and positive energy into her music.

She didn't only court it, she married it and her sweet honeymoon has been all of the successful responses to her songs. The Without Me track fe...

Evidently GI Peaches, as she is being called, is getting ready to make her presence known even more on the mix tape circuit with her mixtape entitled The Recognition. Some of you may be asking does she really want it and how bad? Well she's in her room so you know what that means. Is Miss Peaches up to mischief? The next question is who is she calling to her room?

Apparently, she is gunning for them big tymers as a video showing Peaches dancing to Beyonce's Single Ladies has over 350,000 view...

Did you forget? Husbands, wives, and woman friends let's celebrate one of Raps number one chicks with a buy. Eve has been doing her thing in the Rap Game since forever. The Philly breed Rapper established her reputation long before she ever blew our minds, showing off her Ruff Ryder ways, storming through as that bad bad biker chic with attitude.

We couldn't look with blind eyes as she made her presence known on wax. Ever since her first album, "Ruff Ryders First Lady" we have been hooked. Ev...

There always those girls out there that seem to be on the prowl, seeking out Ballers to provide the finer things of life. I decided to put a twist on the way I acknowledge their worth, showing love and shouting out all the true bosses in the game. No names and no blame. I do care enough to speak up for what's in my best interest. That's sort of what my acapella lyrical rendition is about. If it is about more than music to you, then, music is truly serving its purpose.

When Jay-Z and Kanye Wes...

Everyone loves to love on the Carter's. No matter if you lean toward Jay-Z or Beyonce, there is no denying, they look good together. There are a couple of problems that are not a part of Jay-Z's 99 and those familiar with Beyonce's talent and drive will agree with this statement, even if they have to whisper about it, grin inwardly, or sing their own answer in a tune themselves. The problem is clear! Beyonce sings her hardest when you go after her neck or her man! She is t...

Tamar Braxton made her way back to 106 & Park to hit the stage during the week leading up to Valentines Day and All Star Weekend. Tamar's casual and flirty video is a milder version of one Timothy Bloom 'Til The End Of Time video that has over one hundred thirty-six thousand views on You Tube. We will not boast about how many times fans have viewed Tamar's video on You Tube. Anyone listening to her vocals cant deny that she is beyond talented. We will tell you that fans seem to lov...

Iron & Wine sounds like a group of people or at least a duo in the Carmen Family of entertainers. The name even sounds like a dangerous random twist of the Bonnie & Clyde PNC (Partners in Crime) lover team.

The CD Cover that includes Naked As We Came, a song that is becoming a favorite her at Abornewords. Take a look at how Iron & Wine is fooling some unfamiliar fans.

Like the Iron & Wine name, the CD Cover does not exactly represent a group at all. Iron & Wine is really a talented ...

Trinidad James gets a bad rap for not having a perfect grill, but his rap (All Gold Everything) is nothing but all good for a lot of his fans. The song does have a good rhythm with a distinctive pause in the hook. Good hooks  will get you caught up, making you want to join in and sing along. Even though James only got a little love from the crowd during his 106 & Park performance, at the New Year's Eve Party, he still held his stage presence, as he encouraged the sweating...

Getting kids to understand the importance of eating a good breakfast is more difficult today, simply because of how technology has changed the way we interact and do business. Society is organized to help us get things done more rapidly than ever before. From vending machines accepting credit cards to Red Box issuing the latest movies on DVD's (soon to be coffee) to colleges offering online courses, we can get so many things done expeditiously. All of these things make it ha...

Everyone was yelling comeback and reminiscing about "The Boy Is Mine" when Brandy & Monica debuted their new collaboration called It All Belongs To Me No One knew the impact it would have or how it would take, Brandy & Monica, two very popular ladies, to new heights. The wonder was over for a lot of you, once Brandy did the collaboration with Chris Brown. Ask the right person and you will start to hear the comparisons of the two ...

Still on that Love & Hip-Hop tip. Without question the craziness continues in the area of love. Your crazy may be different from what you saw on the VH1 portrayal of the soap opera type lifestyles of the Love &Hip-Hop Cast. Good for you! For those of you who are involved in your own little love triangles or something that is just as thrilling and tumultuous, what we will share here just might give you a little inspiration to persevere. The circumstances of your situat...

Late Night Life is a song that has the potential to change lives! It lines are jammed packed with the real lifestyle wisdom, reflecting situations many couples will appreciate once all the verses come out in the voice of someone who takes Rap and the lifestyle struggles of love and friendship seriously. Before the beat and lyrics of Late Night Life leaked, we dropped the news of a rumor of a song that we heard was to come from a Female Rapper named Rashida, a star of VH1's Love & Hip-Hop At...

The first R&B Diva to ever bring me to tears during a performance. It was during one of those GMA Concert Series that features some of the biggest stars in the business. the hype was already up and the crowd was ready to hear MC (Mariah Carey). Finally, she graced the stage with mic in hand, looking like she had herself together pretty much. Who would have guessed that my lacrimal glands would start to produce what is known as a watery substance called tears. Maybe, it was because I was s...

Okay, it is looking like a song will be hitting the internet real soon. We allowed you to get in on the beat that we thought would be used for the tribute song for the Love & Hip-Hop Show as a female anthem and also a couples song. Now, we have even more. It's an extra special song teaser. A taste of what's to come in a song full of so much diversity. Huh! Listening to this teaser makes you wonder about the hook and the rest of the song. The track is said to be entitled Late Night Life. Che...

There is no turning away from the fact, we love to hear abut good scandals. Truly it's not such a bad thing unless it involves our favorite people. Things can get real serious, at that point. Gossip fuels the start of what has become the hot topic, to a point that peaks our curiosity even more. Then, we wonder where the truth begins and where the lies will end. In the case of Love & Hip-Hop, the popularity is building, among the controversy, for all the cast members because reality...

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The countdown is on for one of the biggest events happening in the NO (New Orleans). The Big Easy is the place to be after you celebrate the Independence Day. Let the excitement and fireworks carry you into the Jazz Festival taking place in the heart of the city. The line up of talent is growing as it gets closer to opening day on July 5th.  The list of talent below is only a little taste of what you are in for during the 3 day event. Singl...

Let's face it, everyone knows that Pharrell Williams has a track record for producting some of the greatest hits of all time. His work on Kelis' Kaleidoscope Album and the Frontin track that featured Hip-Hop Royalty Star Jay-Z is only the bare minimal of examples that highlight Pharrell as a talent to respect and watch. Pharrell brought his shy style to the front back then and has been in our faces ever since.

Teen throb, heart stealer, call him what you want, Justin Bieber is trending right now.He has amassed a following that is so tremendous that he was chosen for the Elizabeth Taylor Fragrance of the Year Award which had only been received by Halle Berry, a year earlier. A growing symbol of what young entertainers aspire to be, Bieber has done something that makes his superstar status seem even more massive. A performance atop a skyscraper in Paris is his latest mission impossible. Take a look...

Heaven is where we all dream of going, some of us not really knowing how we will ever make it, if we don't manage to change. While we try to get it right in this life, we can just listen to the heavenly voice of Rebecca Ferguson. The tunes serve up the promises of love and the hurt of heartbreak without accepting the material as the comfort to replace love. The track that introduces the album is called "Nothing Real But Love" She received a nod of approval from the toughest critic to ever j...

The Big Easy (New Orleans) is a city full of talent, so we jumped at the chance to interview Ryan Gorman Sr., an up and coming Rapper that goes by the name of G7. G7's natural desire to achieve is probably the reason he takes his role as CEO so seriously. When asked about the roots of his Rap Career, G7 said that after rapping for eight, it is something that is in his nature. As G7 expressed himself about the ups and downs of being an artist in the business, he described a type of metamorph...

The buzz is up and posted to her Facebook Page. It's no secret who is #1 over here at Abornewords. She is second to none in her league. Our admiration for what she has accomplished (and is still doing on stage) goes without saying. Before we tell you what Kelis will be digging her heels into next, we want to remind all of her loyal fans that Kelis still has a whole catalog full of great hits. More than enough good music to provide all the company you need until she drops another album. Good...

Sisters, Sisters, listen up! There will always be those times when you feel weighed down by life's trails and you may feel as if you need a pick me up, a bit of inspiration to keep you pressing on to that next thing. For many of you the answer may be simple. A vacation, a weekend get away, a night out clubbing, or just a glass of wine (Poet's Leap)

However, there may also be a deeper calling resting on some of your hearts. Something that makes you long to feel closer to God. For those tim...

That's What's up! The Dog is barking on the track again. We hear him loud and clear over here at Abornewords. It's official; his lyrical game is rapped tight on so many of these tracks. Seriously, we had a hard time choosing our favorite, but alas we did. We want to tell you so bad, but we will ease you into the reveal while giving you an analytically in summary. In doing so, we will tell you why we think DMX strategically placed each introduction into the mix in the form of an entertaining...

CMF (Certified Music Family) knows just what they are up against. They are not afraid to stunt on a track or two while repping their hood, expressing lyrics that share those urban values that impoverished youth can relate to. It's Ova 4 Em the mixtape is gaining way sounding off that New Orleans noise with fly lyrics and bumping beats. Killa Kay Kash Santana who has the longest rap name we have ever heard, released some pictures that we had to check out on the low before we showed you. Chec...

Ready, set, go! It's that time of year again. Yeah buddy! Spring Break happens differently in every city, but the swag of entertainments biggest names changes the game for party seekers who are looking for the thrill of a good time.

Gunna is expected to be headed to M-eye-s-s-eye, crocked letter, crocked letter, eye, humpback, humpback, eye. That spells The Gulf Coast Spring Break Jump Off hosted by 106 & Parks own Rosci. The event is going to be extra special this year. New Orleans Rap...

Gunna started out rapping his verses without a beat, doing whatever he could to get someone to listen to him. Now after grinding for so long, things are starting to turn around for this young upcoming New Orleans Rapper. We were able to get an exclusive telephone interview with Gunna and here is how he responded to our questions. Check out the picture and you will not be able to refuse respecting his mind.

Gunna and a Bridesmaid 

Q. What has changed since you first started?

Gunna: I opened...

Amber Rose is doing something new, making music. Labeled as arm candy by many industry head honchos, Amber doesn't seem to mind living up to the title. She appears in public flawless, fabulous, and fashionable while the paps just play snap snap with their camera toys. Rose's song Fame hit the internet and really has taken us by storm. Fame is quickly reaching the 800,000 mark on You Tube. That is a heck of a number from someone who has not been popular on the music scene. Amber's reputation...

Before Brandy ever made us love her song bird sound, she built a name for herself in television on sitcoms like Thea and Moesha. Those were the days when television was fun because of her sunshine personality. There is no denying the fact that Brandy Norwood has serious acting skills. She can easily adapt to any role and bring that realness to a character that keeps you glued in until the end. Believable and real is the only way to describe her on screen track record. Her latest video and c...

Photo Credit: Frazier Harrison

Life goes on everyday and the time just keeps right on pushing. We are exposed to so many great things and then there are the difficulties that arise. The challenges we face everyday during our encounters with others can have a major impact on our lives.

Mary J. Blige is someone who knows from personal experiences how the rifts and rafts of life can overtake you. Blige has openly discussed how she overcame substance abuse, kept her career going, sought ou...

There have been many songs created in the Big Easy by talented artist who could have really made major headway on a national level, but because of the unique culture and in part lack of effort on the part of many local artist, the amount of success received was only leveled throughout New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. Artist like Jubilee and TT Tucker are some local artist who worked the Independent to the maximum. Block Party DJ's know how to get it cracking for the hood. Radio stati...

Estelle is the woman with the Thank You song that has women thinking twice about mourning over a relationship gone bad. She sings, "I wanna thank you for making me a woman" in a tone that is really expressing her acceptance of the fact that she has to grow up in order to really claim her womanhood status. In "Thank You", her lyrics seem to lead down a road of pain with little doses of joy along the way. Here is Estelle dressed in green hells and a strapless evening dress, attending The Art o...

Now that we got our girl flavor turned up extra high, we can not resist the urge to bring you something hot since new rap verses and other music has been previewed on a few popular blogs. The word is that all that new is claims to be what's hot for 2012. Well we want you to weigh in on Karmin's fIow and style, so you can judge for yourself.  I follow a well known music mogul who once said that he does not believe in genres. Kelis should be the poster child for the no genre campaign because s...

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It's here and we are going to let you feel our vibe like a rain that is not yet a drizzle but more like a gentle mist. Whatever sweet sounds you are hearing (in voice or in tune) none will measure up to the feelings of love or those some might call passion expressed in a song that is sure to increase the fandom of it's this well known artist. What's the name of this tune and who is responsible for bringing you this type of heat? She is the girl who grew up in this industry to become th...

It's no time like the present to present some music that is totally expressive of an idea we all are familiar with but one that is often not followed in this world full of eye candy. It's nothing wrong with putting it all out there, as long as you remember what love should be and what it should really mean when you find that one who feels like your other rib in reality, mind, or spirit. Take a listen at Prima J on Inside Out.

Prima J