Nicole be Thinking...

Generally speaking, I don't think it's fair to impose one's superlatives on another. My "Best of..." or "Most..." lists are usually humorous, personal, or not ranked. Music is subjective so it's even harder to give an honest assessment about something everybody loves, especially when your opinion is negative. This becomes even more  difficult when you appreciate everyone's hustle. Honest to goodness, I do not listen to Soulja Boy, but I believe there's a place in music for him. *shrug* Sue me. So... Now that my little disclaimer is out of the way, let's talk about House of Balloons . This is The Weeknd 's debut EP and it generated a huge buzz when it was released this March. I resist buzz, but I try to give everything a chance. Good stuff grabs me immediately. If I can rock to it sitting down, I love it. If not, I take it to the car. If I can ride to it, I love it. If I still need to convince myself, I'll listen to it while I...

I'm a little late to the KING party, but I never want to leave… They are a soulful trio out of Los Angeles who write, produce, and promote their own material. The Story is their debut offering. I don't like to use "perfect" to describe anything, but… this is. "The Story:" I find myself humming this at random times. It's calming, soothing, reaffirming, and true. "Supernatural:" The first time I heard the song I smiled and then the horns kicked in. My eyes closed. I went there . "Hey:" I can't stop playing this song. I have no words for it either. "Beautiful" isn't enough. It's the best $3 anyone could possibly spend these days… This EP is only three songs, but it's perfect. I can't wait to hear more from them. They've given me everything I didn't even know I was waiting for. Read their story , and buy their EP . You will not be disappointed.