“Mercury” is set to be the first single off Karina Pasian’s sophomore album, yet to be titled. KP sent us the original version–which we can’t leak yet–and it’s AMAZING!
Look out for Karina’s new album coming this year!
Listen: Shonie- “Can’t Let Go” Feat. Fabolous
From South Bronx to Miami, Slip N’ Slide Records to Def Jam, people have taken note: Shonie can sing. After moving to Miami with her family at age nine, Shonie joined her church’s choir, where here immense vocal talents first became apparent to her and those around her. “My mom was heavily involved in the church, so it was only right that I join the church choir. It was at that time that my mom noticed my ability to carry a note,” Shonie explains. “She had me sing in front of different people to see if they would get the same reaction as she had after listening to me sing at church and around the house, and they all had the same response by saying, “That girl can SING!!!” I had written my first song when I was 9 years old and finally got the chance to record it when my mom arranged for me to go into a real studio.”
Despite her success in the choir, Shonie never set out to become a gospel superstar; instead, she planned on hitting it big as a female rapper. Shonie has released a nationally distributed mixtape, hosted by DJ Khaled, and collaborated with artists like Flo Rida, B5, Trick Daddy, and Trina, with whom she sang on “Wish I Never Met You.” Finally, after achieving much behind-the-scenes success, the R&B songstress linked up with Slip N’ Slide Records CEO Ted Lucas, who signed her to a record deal paired with distribution from Def Jam Records.
Since then, Shonie has set her sights on pop stardom, and plans on “branding herself as one of the greatest female entertainers…in this industry.” Shonie’s sound combines disparate influences like Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, Beyoncé, and Betty Wright, with lyrics that show she’s unafraid of being revelatory and raw in the recording studio. “I want to be known as the popular songstress that is respected for the sincerity that comes through my music,” Shonie explains.
Whatever the venue or genre, one thing is certain: Shonie is here to stay.
Props to The Music Man Online
Def Jam’s R&B songbird Karina Pasian sent us this exclusive remix to the Soulja Boy “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” record. Karina shows off her impressive vocals and adds a nice duet touch to the record. Karina is back in the studio preparing for her sophomore album coming out in 2009! Check out the record below:
Listen: Soulja Boy Feat. Karina- “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” (Remix) [MP3]
Don Cannon has co-signed this promising young Duke University student, Mike Posner, who is the mastermind producer behind many of Island Def Jam artist Big Sean’s songs. Posner released his first mixtape, “A Matter Of Time,” in late February which has been getting a lot of attention. Check out his dope remake of Beyonce’s hit single “Halo.” Definitely not the most obvious choice for a cover, but check it out and you’ll see why we love it at KilledThat…
Listen: Mike Posner & The Brain Trust- “Halo” [MP3]
Download the full mixtape for free on iTunes.
DeX!- “Bottle Popper” produced by Vinylz
(this guy is Def Jam artist Karina Pasian’s brother/manager)
Download the MP3 at: Themmo.com (right click and save as) or MediaFire
Check out DeX! on Myspace
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Check out the Porte Monnaie Chalk Wallet
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Like this:
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Wow, Jermaine Dupri is pissed off at a lot of people.
Why do you think people hate on him though? Could it be that he signed a complete flop - Q Da Kidd - to Tag Records at Island Def Jam and subsequently lost his executive position? Maybe the fact that he used to video blog from his consumptive ass jet in Dubai while the rest of the world was hurting in a recession? Or maybe the fact that he’s STILL co-signing Bow Wow who sucks? Honestly I don’t even care, I just thought you’d get some satisfaction out of hearing JD’s “lyrical” rant
Listen: Jermaine Dupri- “Where’s The Love” Featuring Johnta Austin [MP3]
Raf Simons Show Sandal
White leather high sided sandals with two straps across the foot and a double elasticated heel panel. These are very distinctive, part winged/part gladiator style.
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