Music Blogger, Ms. Street Cred gives an in-depth critique of the world of music directly from her own observation. Ear 2 The Streets is open to any genre of music and appreciates true artistry and originality. Ms. Street Cred supplies music lovers with a dose of culture,trends, and opinionated takes on the current and up and coming music artist.
Given that we are all more familiar with Jose Guapo "Running it Up" I was surprised with his remake of Tupac's classic song "Changes", Given the current police brutality epidemic that is plaguing our country currently, I thought it was smart and necessary of him to put this track out. He started it out verbatim to Tupac's version and then put his own spin on it. I applaud when rappers use their platforms to inform the people not to just talk about the cliche' money, cars, clothes, and hoes. He brought back something refreshing for the new generation that may not be familiar with Pac's version even though I find it hard to believe people aren't aware of the original origin. Check out Jose Guapo's visuals for "Changes' Below. --M$C
OK! Justin Beiber does what he does to the ladies well but Flux buys that girl sexy lingerie and then proceeds to peel it off of her. I do not know why nor am I trying to figure out why Flux revives my love for R&B but he does. His voice crawls up in your ear and croons the fuck out of your soul from your inner ear. It is because of him I am interested in adding more sultry R&B to my heavily saturated trap playlist. He out did himself with this cover and it is honestly the best cover I've seen. I loved the back drop of the downtown area familiar to St. Petersburg natives but also to tourist since it is near Sun Dial (Baywalk) area. Simple yet effective his interactions represented so many artist to me. If you love what you do and are really engulfed in your craft you'll be anywhere working. Flux delivered a preferred rendition for me and he did more than justice to this already classic song. Shout Out to FLUX and his beautiful execution to this cover. This is the First Official Cover Video by Flux. Check out my write up on Flux from three years ago as well! --M$C Write Up!#E2TS Download for FREE Here:SoundCloud
Paublo Patrick bares his soul, his very existence, his life in this track. Before there was visuals there was audio and when I heard this particular track I ran it on some of my earlier shows on Hood Watch. Coming from his own Ent. 3921, It is a song that like the iconic Beanie Sigel did, Paublo is dropping knowledgeable gems about real world issues. People all have fears, enemies, and ambition. The visuals are calming with the beautiful nature scene at Gulfport Beach, the scenes at the cemetery puts you in a space that is peaceful but all too familiar, as everyone can relate to the lose of someone. The scenes are nicely planned out and I felt every word in this song. It had raw and real lyrics and while it is coming after something so classic, Paublo Patrick put his own touch to it. In my honest opinion he did the instrumental justice and I want others to witness Jesus decline the blunt and why Mr. IDGAF is never lying in his lyrics. I see only good things for Paublo Patrick in the coming years. Press Play and Check Out the latest visuals from Paublo Patrick and of course my rate on this bomb. This video was shot byBBROS FILMZ check out more of their videos. --M$C
Lyrics: 4.5
Instrumental:N/A
Visuals 5
Star Potential: 4.5
Overall:5
Favorite Line: "I was different since birth, who said black was a curse, I said black was here first. Don't really care to be honest, lets just not make shit worst, they on that new world shit, I need a whole new source. "
Well I am always happy to share Zell Heff's work as it is always right up my alley. He dropped the official video for his song " Drug Abuse" and with the crazy mind of videographer J WALKAWALKA you should expect it to embody the feel of drug abuse. While I am not a supporter of drug use to a certain extent I can see how this song topic can be relevant as the apparent use of cough syrup and other widely used recreational drugs are now at the forefront of current rap and hip-hop trends. He definitely is honest and I can always count on Zell to come with a fire message. I enjoyed the visuals and thoughtfully listened to Zell's words. The downtown sights and the behind the scenes were an added bonus as it aren't too many people concerned with actual behind the scene content. I guess music videos are getting shorter or either the song but I wished it was longer, I suppose with these 15 second videos in social media we just shorten everything now. This song will definitely be added to my personal playlist. Please take a moment to check out the latest visuals from St. Petersburg artist Zell Heff below. And of course my rate for him is below as well. Enjoy! --M$C
RATING:
Lyrics: 5
Instrumental:N/A
Visuals 4.5
Star Potential: 5
Overall:5
Favorite Line: "Back to the money, it's calling I'm coming. Monday through Sunday Came from the bottom and made it to something, it's nothing. "
Let me first start off by saying I like the concept. But to be completely honest the video had me thinking I popped a pill. I was really thinking my eyes were playing tricks on me but after a while I figured that's just how the video was. Mahje did something awesome when he got this particular track produced by my homie Part 2wo. I honestly like his productions. The visuals definitely had me feeling a bit trippy as I said but given the content and some of the activity going on in the video I understand. Leon C did a good job with his delivery and so did Mahje. I have listened to other songs by him so I know his potential. I have rated this video and its below for your viewing pleasures so check it out. --M$C
Rating:
Lyrics: 4
Instrumental:N/A
Visual: 3
Star Potential: 4
Overall: 4
Favorite Line: " Aint no limits but there's guidelines, from the scrimmage to the sidelines, open up your eyes, nigga blindside."
This is the newest video from St. Petersburg rapper Project
Youngin'. He is giving you that grown and sexy vibe with what I like to call Hood
R&B. It takes place near the water and at a big luxurious house. He is
being a complete gentleman to his female costar and crooning to her with his
rhymes. The visuals for me represent exactly what he is talking about in his
song and helped him further depict what his definition of a “Good Time” is. I
really dig the folks out of my city because they always find a way to show love
to others doing their thing in our city or surrounding areas. I peeped the girl
with the Envy magazine and have had the pleasure of reading a few old issues
myself. This was a great song and the visuals definitely help further give off
that summer vibe. Check out my rate and the video below.
--M$C
Rating:
Lyrics: 4
Instrumental:N/A
Visual: 4
Star Potential: 4
Overall: 4
Favorite Line: "Holding hands on the sand, I'm bout that. New Giorgio Armani, You got that. Expensive bottles on the boat, we pop that. Waterfalls and Ima lick you till you climax. "
Well I definitely didn't want this reborn Nicki track to go unrated and not talked about on #E2TS. This song is a classic and a reminder for me of her first album Pink Friday. I was starting to think that this Rap goddess was getting lost but it seems as though she was just finding herself again. The visuals for most would be said to be a little weird and out there but if you really paid attention to Nicki early in her career weird is her middle name. She gave me the whole Lady Gaga, Katy Perry vibe just not as bold as those two ladies come. As always she had a leading man in the video and he definitely was great eye candy. She took it there with a shirtless Game in what some may say were intimate poses and shots. I enjoyed the video and liked all the cool effects. When I first heard the song I was instantly like YES!!!! She's back! The video further solidified that. I have rated the video and it is below for your viewing pleasures. Enjoy! --M$C
Rating: Lyrics: 5
Instrumental:N/A Visual: 5 Star Potential: 5 Overall: 5 Favorite Line: " Self righteous, and entitled but they swearing on the bible that they love you when really their no different from all your rivals, but still I don't wish death on them I just reflect on'em."
