The same day we happened to post it on here there was a discussion poppin off about it on Okayplayer.
German born, Joy Denalane's album is bubblin...
Guest appearances by Lupe, Raekwon and Governor mix it up on a few of the songs and add to the album. But, shorty can hold it down solo. Solid mix of soulful singing with a strong hip-hop influence and presence, seldom since since MJB hit the scene. Not to compare the voices though because Joy's isn't as strong as Mary's but she still carries it well over tracks. Plus, you always gotta give credit to an artist who strikes out with a touch of activism on tracks, esp during this time when others are either nuetral, too timid to speak out or caught up in the glamour and glitz.
Standouts...
"Stirrin Up Something"
Smooth Smokey Rob and The Miracles type groove...
"Change"
Easily recognizable sample with Joy riding high on the track...
"Heaven Or Hell"
Are singers now going to start covering rappers' songs? At least she's successful and makes it sound like rap covers wouldn't be a bad thing...
Joy Denalane - Born and raised
Retro's Weekly Roundup
(Position/ Name-title/Last Week/ % Change/ Release Before Last Week/ RTD)
#2 JENNINGS*LYFE PHOENIX 135,582 999 480 136,065
#4 CHERISH UNAPPRECIATED 90,733 999 165 90,900
#7 ROSS*RICK PORT OF MIAMI 78,724 -58 187,269 266,571
#8 TRICE*OBIE SECOND ROUND'S ON ME 73,850 999 297 74,150
#11 GNARLS BARKLEY ST. ELSEWHERE 50,091 -7 53,747 772,226
#14 CASSIE CASSIE 40,814 -59 100,065 141,188
#15 PUSSYCAT DOLLS PCD 39,496 0 39,576 2,006,292
#20 LETOYA LETOYA 33,926 -23 43,879 308,225
#21 YUNG JOC NEW JOC CITY 33,789 -14 39,240 605,874
#22 RIHANNA GIRL LIKE ME 33,327 -8 36,384 887,291
#25 DMX YEAR OF THE DOG AGAIN 28,120 -40 47,147 201,849
#28 FURTADO*NELLY LOOSE 27,438 -14 31,757 647,941
#33 NE-YO IN MY OWN WORDS 24,840 -7 26,663 1,220,369
#36 PHARRELL IN MY MIND 22,941 -26 30,904 247,499
#38 INDIA.ARIE TESTIMONY:VOL.1,LIFE & RELATIO 20,703 -17 25,038 408,898
#50 BUSTA RHYMES BIG BANG THE 16,301 -10 18,059 503,487
#53 CHAM GHETTO STORY 15,264 999 111 15,375
#66 E-40 MY GHETTO REPORT CARD 12,787 7 11,900 398,567
#67 BROWN*CHRIS CHRIS BROWN 12,776 3 12,405 1,506,894
#76 T.I. KING 11,753 -20 14,732 1,442,740
#77 CHAMILLIONAIRE SOUND OF REVENGE 11,701 -14 13,618 1,148,000
#83 BLIGE*MARY J. BREAKTHROUGH 10,660 -10 11,888 2,527,893
#84 ICE CUBE LAUGH NOW CRY LATER 10,587 -19 13,125 408,515
#85 PAUL*SEAN TRINITY 10,535 -6 11,194 1,164,958
#93 JURASSIC 5 FEEDBACK 9,612 -10 10,734 70,651
#95 BLACK EYED PEAS MONKEY BUSINESS 9,220 2 9,067 3,928,816
#98 PIMP C PIMPALATION 8,992 -23 11,734 176,632
#115 OMAR*DON KING OF KINGS 7,921 -17 9,553 245,471
#125 COLE*KEYSHIA WAY IT IS 6,672 1 6,632 1,346,561
#128 JONES*DONELL JOURNEY OF A GEMINI 6,475 10 5,896 134,535
#134 ISLEY BROTHERS BABY MAKIN' MUSIC 6,312 -9 6,949 329,271
#135 EMINEM CURTAIN CALL 6,267 -4 6,539 2,503,367
#139 THREE 6 MAFIA MOST KNOWN UNKNOWN 6,018 -9 6,641 932,936
#146 FRANKLIN*KIRK HERO 5,580 -3 5,730 615,689
#148 AVANT DIRECTOR 5,522 -14 6,388 357,380
#149 LIL' WAYNE CARTER II 5,503 2 5,421 1,023,161
#152 BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY GREATEST HITS 5,434 -1 5,471 595,414
#153 SHAWNNA BLOCK MUSIC 5,406 -22 6,930 123,971
#163 CAREY*MARIAH EMANCIPATION OF MIMI 4,965 3 4,825 5,691,350
#173 FIELD MOB LIGHT POLES & PINE TREES 4,620 -22 5,892 159,356
#193 MARY MARY MARY MARY 4,089 -6 4,348 460,182
#197 MARLEY*DAMIAN WELCOME TO JAMROCK 3,977 7 3,701 559,308
Damn. Obie coming in at Number 8? He had multiple videos, and solid tracks on the album only to sell a little over 70k? Maybe his radio promotion is to blame. Not that I listen to the radio all that much, but I haven't heard shit about his album dropping or of any radio appearances in my area.
Lyfe getting his just due, pulling in 136k or so. The dude is talented as hell, and free of the bubble gum style that most of today's R&B artists seem to adopt to sell.
RAAAOOOOSSSSSSS is doing his thing, reaching gold in 3 more weeks or so.
Crack Man X just popped 200,000, and although I didn't like his album, I'm glad he's at least doing modest numbers.
Cham dropping a little something for the reggae-minded folks, his first single a duet with Alicia Keys. Not a bad look, and a decent album, but I don't think anyone really thought he was going to blow up.
A lot of other hip hoppers hanging tough in there, good to see some representation in the top 200.
But seriously, can someone PLEASE cop Masta Killa's album? All I'm askin for is for the least known Wu member to break 30k.
Also, go cop that Method Man joint next week. I gave it a spin and it's got depth. Help a salty MC out, and let's all collectively pray that he smacks that fake ass hair off of Wendy Williams' head.
More of the most...
Two more from the series of eight...
We've got a little back-to-school/"fall hurry the fuck up" in the pot so stay tuned for that. In the meantime...
30% Off Champs/Footlocker With The Friends and Family Sale August 24-27
ww2.eastbay.com/2006/che082106a/champs.html
ww2.eastbay.com/2006/fle082106a/footlocker.html
ww2.eastbay.com/2006/che082106a/champs.html
ww2.eastbay.com/2006/fle082106a/footlocker.html
Timberland 40% off online with free shipping
Coupon Code: 846066
Expires: 8/27/06
Coupon Code: 846066
Expires: 8/27/06
Lastly, we did have five successful participants in the Outkast giveaway.
The answers?
1. What high school did Big and Dre attend together and eventually meet?
Tri-Cities High in East Point
2. What hip-hop star was to be a member of Outkast, but ended up signing with another group?
Cee-lo
3. What was the first single Andre produced?
Elevators (Me and You)
4. What was the name of Dre's and Big Boi's first group?
2 Shades Deep
5. Before progressing to the limelight, what occupation did Outkast share in high school?
Besides stealing cars, and selling dope; they eventually got jobs at the shoe stores.
6. What is Outkast's DJ's name?
Mr. DJ
7. On Speakerboxx, which song did Big Boi's son appear on?
Bamboo Interlude
8. What was the name of Dre's character in the movie The Four Brothers?
Jeremiah Mercer
9. From what song did the title of today's post originate?
"D.E.E.P."
10. Name your favorite Outkast track.
Participants choice...
Thanks to all those who participated. Hopefully, we can keep doing more things of that nature.
stray shots
Lil Wayne & Juelz Santana - I Can't Feel My Face [Advance]
J Dilla - Welcome To Detroit 2001
JT The Bigga Figga - Name In Your Mouth
Witchdoctor-Gumbo_Cookin
Agallah_The_Don_Bishop-You_Already_Know
McGruff - Destined To Be 1998
Children Of The Corn - The Collectors Edition 1990's
The Chi-lites - Greatest Hits
Cameo - Word Up
Prince - The Black Album [1987]
Layzie Bone - The New Revolution
Joi - Amoeba Cleansing Syndrome
8.23 Stray Shots Downloadable Text File
8.23 Stray Shots Changelink Page
