I’m writing this post on the way to work, my iPod died. My headphones are now ear muffs. I’ll kick start things this week with a song by Hip-hop duo, U-N-I and it features R&B singer, Miguel. You know what to do…

For those that don’t know, U-N-I is a hip hop duo from Inglewood, California consisting of Yonas ‘Y-O’ Michael and Yannick ‘Thurzday’ Koffi. More about them from their official site:

Born from the ashes of gangsta rap Los Angeles, California is experiencing an indie hip-hop resurgence. Inglewood rap duo U-N-I are the talk of the Internet and guiding hip-hop’s path in the city by juxtaposing music with customized fashion. The two MC’s have loaded up on accolades over the past 2 years– being named “Best Breakout LA Artist” at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, featured in URB Magazine’s “NEXT 1000,” XXL Magazine’s “New Kids in Town,” Billboard Magazine’s “Acts to Watch,” The Source Magazine’s “Unsigned Hype,” ending up on the “SoundBoard” of The Los Angeles Times and serving as the inaugural artists for Scheme Magazine’s Schemer series–on the strength of their observant, life-affirming rhymes that revolve around everything from limited-edition sneakers to cosmic existentialism and old-school video games to down-home musings on life, declaring their love for music while appreciating plus-size ladies and enjoying lap dances.

I recommend checking out their mixtape, Love Supreme.

U-N-I – Lately (feat. Miguel) – Link

Ahh this made me start listening to one of Miguel’s songs from a few years ago. Damn I used to rinse this song, I love how songs bring back memories.

Miguel – Sure Thing – Link

Chris Beat-her-down dropped that Valentine’s Mixtape last week and this is probably the best track off it. Here’s the full CDQ version without any stupid DJ Drama shouts. Yang‘s hair inspiration was Medusa for those that wondered.

Chris Brown – Medusa – Link

Next up, it’s been a whole 12 months since he dropped So Far Gone and I’m still not bored of it. Drake can definitely sell you a blank disc with the hype he’s created.

Drake – Here We Go Remix (feat. Twista) – Link

Dru Hill are apparently making a comeback! One does wonder if Sisqo’s Big Brother stint got them enough promo to spark a comeback but I won’t lie, I like this song. It’s smooth.

Dru Hill – Away – Link

Christina Milian’s otherhalf, The-Dream and one hit wonder J.Holiday both dropped their 1st singles from their upcoming projects. Both songs are decent, nothing too special. I’m sure I only like 2 songs by J.Holiday! Bed & Suffocate.

The-Dream – Love King – Link
J.Holiday – Pretty Body – Link

Round up of the rest -

Michael Jackson – For All Time (feat. Corey Latif Williams) – Link
Janet Jackson – HeartBeatLove (feat. Pitbull, Machel Montano, and Rock City) – Link
Shawn Desman – Shiver – Link
JLS – Mary – Link
Leona Lewis – Heartbeat – Link
Nina Sky – Be My Baby (The Ronettes Cover) – Link
City Haze – Lost In Tokyo – Link
Laws – We Like It – Link
Elektrik Red – On You – Link

No alternative ish this week! Sorry. I’ll leave you with UK artist’s latest single which is off the soundtrack for Mo Ali’s Shank. I’ve never been a big fan of UK music but I must say they’re definitely upping their game with Tinie Tempah set to blow up with his ‘Pass Out‘ single.

Till next week folks,

Yin.