PALOMA FORD- HIT OF YOU & DOLLARS

So I discovered this artist doing a hook on Meek Mills song and had to see if she had some of her own music. I love her music she really brings something different to music and I am excited for music again. So check her out Paloma Ford is the name and the song is called, "Hit Of You." She captures love from the perspective of a female well and its fierce the way she does it.

Here is another song that is pretty awesome called,"Dollars."

TREY SONGZ- SMARTPHONES

One of my new favorite songs by Trey Songz called, "Smartphones." Check it out below...

SCHOOL BOY Q- STUDIO FT. BJ THE CHICAGO KID

Check out this single from School Boy Q featuirng BJ the Chicago Kid. I love this song!

BAS FT. J.COLE- MY NIGGA JUST MADE BAIL

HERE IS THE NEW SINGLE FROM BAS FEATURING J.COLE CALLED, "MY NIGGA JUST MADE BAIL."

AVERY SUNSHINE- CALL MY NAME

Check out this beautiful song from Avery Sunshine called, "Call My Name."

BET AWARDS LIVE THIS SUNDAY!

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT THE BET AWARDS FOR ALL THE BEST IN MUSIC. CHRIS ROCK IS HOSTING! HERE ARE SOME OF THE ARTISTS WHO WERE NOMINATED.

BOBBY WOMACK PASSES AWAY AT 70

The legendary singer and songwriter Bobby Womack passed away at the age of 70. He passed away in his sleep and the cause of death is unknown. He had many health issues including suffering from pneumonia, diabetes, colon cancer and early signs of Alzheimers. I must include some of the classics from Bobby Womack. So check them out below!

Check out this clip from Unsung about Bobby Womack!

ED SHEERAN- THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

Here is the new single by Ed Sheeran called, "The Fault in our stars." I don't think you'll be disappointed the song is just lovely.

K. MICHELLE-A MOTHER'S PRAYER

K. Michelle came with this single just in time for Mother's Day called, "A Mother's Prayer." Check out the beautiful song below...

IN CASE U MISSED IT>>>>>.. NICKI MINAJ FT. SOULJA BOY- YASSS BISH

In case you missed it Nicki Minaj and Soulja Boy have a single where Nicki goes completely in, check it out below.

SEVYN STREETER FT. KID INK- NEXT

Check out this cute song from Sevyn featuring Kid Ink called, "Next."

KEKE WYATT- FT. PUSHA T- RAIN

Here is the new joint from Keke Wyatt featuring Pusha T called, "Rain." This is from Keke Wyatt's EP entitled, "Keke." You can buy it now on itunes! Check out the single below...

USHER- GOOD KISSER

Here is the new spicy joint from Usher called, "Good Kisser."

TINASHE- FT. SCHOOLBOY Q 2 ON

This new song by Tinashe featuring Schoolboy Q is a banger. So check it out below called, " 2 On."

JHENE AIKO-COMFORT INN ENDING

Here is the new joint from Jhene Aiko called, "Comfort Inn Ending."

SCHOOL BOY Q FT. KENDRICK LAMAR- BLESSED & WHAT THEY WANT FT. 2 CHAINZ

I am a big fan of School Boy Q and I love this song with him and Kendrick Lamar featured on it called, "Blessed." It's probably one of the realest songs I've heard in a while.


One of his most recent songs with 2 Chainz called, "What They Want" is also a great rap song with a great beat. So check it out below!

MILA J-SMOKE, DRINK, BREAK-UP & ALL NIGHT

So this is one of my favorite new singers Mila J she is the sister of the talented Jhene Aiko. I will post two songs. One is called, "Smoke, Drink, Break-up," and the other is called, "All Night." Check them out below!

SIA-CHANDELIER

Here is a new beautiful song from Sia called, "Chandelier." I absolutely love this song! Check it out below!

NICKI MINAJ- CHIRAQ FT. LIL' HERB

Here is a new joint from Nicki Minaj called, "Chiraq" featuring Lil'Herb. Check it out below...

SIRAH-ICARUS

I saw her perform on Last Call with Carson Daly and she performed this song and I fell in love with it, check it out below if you haven't already...

SCHOOL BOY Q- WHAT THEY WANT FT. 2 CHAINZ

Here is a rap song from School Boy Q featuring 2 Chainz. An amazing beat mixed in with a great hip hop style courtesy of both rappers makes for a great hip hop song. Check it out below...

SAM SMITH- STAY WITH ME

Here is a song from Sam Smith called, "Stay With Me." A beautiful song here.

2 CHAINZ- LIVE & LEARN

Here is a single from 2 CHAINZ called, "Live and Learn." A really great rap song with an awesome beat. This song features Dolla Boy and Pusha T. Enjoy!

TONI BRAXTON & BABYFACE- WHERE DID WE GO WRONG

Here is a new beautiful song from Toni Braxton and Babyface called, "Where Did We Go Wrong?" This song is from their joint album entitled, "Love, Marriage, & Divorce." You know what to do...

COLDPLAY-MAGIC

The new song by Coldplay called, "Magic" is quite beautiful, check it out here. I heard this song once and was hooked.

IGGY AZALEA- FANCY

I'm back with a new batch of music  on my blog. I have been gone working on other ventures such as my photography. Everyone in case you don't know I have a blog in photography. So go check it out now if you haven't at http://lifesfingerprints.wordpress.com/ I also am working on a whole new art website. Some of my hand drawn artwork has also been featured on the website as well. As I have been going along in this creative process and building myself up I have been listening to lots of music. So I am here to share with you all my favorites so far starting with Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX song called, "Fancy." Check it out below...

TYGA FT. LIL' WAYNE, NICKI MINAJ- SENILE

Here is the new joint from Tyga featuring Lil' Wayne and Nicki Minaj called, "Senile."

HAIM- IF I COULD CHANGE YOUR MIND

Check out the latest from the girl group Haim. Here is their new single called, "If I Could Change Your Mind."

BEYONCE-PARTITION

Here is the new sizzling single from Beyonce entitled, "Partition." Check it out below...

SCHOOLBOY Q- BREAK THE BANK

Check out the latest from SchoolBoy Q this song is really amazing and so is the beat. I feel like this song captures the essence of rap music from the past.

50 CENT- THE FUNERAL

Here is the new joint from 50 cent called, "The Funeral." I love the message and the video.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: LADY GAGA- ARTPOP PERFORMED LIVE

Here is the stripped down version of Lady Gaga's song called, "Artpop." The song is wonderful stripped down this way but it speeds up by midway through the performance check her out on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in case you missed it.

SAM SMITH- MONEY ON MY MIND

Here is another really wonderful song by the powerful voice that is Sam Smith, the song is " Money On My Mind."

LAURA MVULA- SHE

This song by Laura Mvula is quite beautiful called, "She." The video is also beautiful, check it out below.

K. MICHELLE NEW MIXTAPE STILL NO FUCKS GIVEN

 

If you would like to hear the entire mixtape go to  http://www.datpiff.com/K-Michelle-Still-No-Fucks-Given-mixtape.580407.html 

One of my favorites from the mixtape is

MYA'S NEW EP OUT NOW CALLED WITH LOVE MYA

JOHN LEGEND- A MILLION

This song is from the About Last Night movie soundtrack. The song is by John Legend called, "A Million." You will find a really beautiful song below...

JOE FT. KELLY ROWLAND- LOVE & SEX PART 2

Here is a beautiful collaboration with Joe and Kelly Rowland on the single, "Love and Sex Part 2." You know what to do next...

JHENE AIKO PERFORMS ON CONAN

I have been following this artist's career and am so glad that she's getting alot more attention for her talent. I also love this song she performed on Conan called, "The Worst." Check it out below...

J.COLE- SHE KNOWS FT. AMBER COFFMAN, CULTS

Check out the latest video from J.Cole called, "She Knows" featuring Amber Coffman, Cults.

BEYONCE- DRUNK IN LOVE REMIX FT. KANYE WEST & JAY-Z

Check out the remix to "Drunk In Love" featuring Kanye West and Jay-Z.

NICKI MINAJ- LOOKIN' ASS NIGGAS

Check out the latest from Nicki Minaj below. She goes in.

SUPER BOWL TONIGHT!!!!!!

Who are you for the Seattle Seahawks or Denver Broncos?

                                               SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 

                                                                      VS.

                                                          DENVER BRONCOS

Russell Wilson Interview

Peyton Manning Interview

I am rooting for Seattle Seahawks!!

ZENDAYA- MY BABY

Check out Zendaya's new joint called, "My Baby." A couple of famous faces make cameos, check it out below...

COLBIE CAILLAT- HOLD ON

Here is Colbie Caillat new song called, "Hold On." Check it out below...

NICKI MINAJ FT. YOUNG THUG- DANNY GLOVER REMIX

Nicki Minaj kills this remix of Danny Glover featuring Young Thug. Check it out for yourself.

KATY PERRY FT. JUICY J DARK HORSE GRAMMY PERFORMANCE

CHECK OUT KATY PERRY FEATURING JUICY J'S JOINT "DARK HORSE" PERFORMED LIVE @ THE GRAMMYS. WATCH IT HERE.

BEYONCE FT. JAY-Z- DRUNK IN LOVE LIVE GRAMMY PERFORMANCE

Here is the opening to the Grammy's. Beyonce and Jay-Z opened with "Drunk In Love." Check it out below...

NOMINEE OF BEST BLUES ALBUM- JOE BONAMASSA & BETH HART

Both artists are my favorite all time artists. I am so excited they got nominated they deserve all the recognition. Check out the remake of the Etta James classic "A Sunday Kind of Love."

BEST R&B SONG NOMINEE- ANTHONY HAMILTON BEST OF ME

HERE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS NOMINATED TONIGHT CHECK OUT THE GRAMMYS TO SEE WHO WINS.

NOMINEE OF BEST RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION- J.COLE- FEATURING MIGUEL- POWER TRIP

GRAMMY NOMINEE FOR SONG OF THE YEAR--PINK FT. NATE RUESS- JUST GIVE ME A REASON

Grammy Nominee- Justin Timberlake- Mirrors

GRAMMY NOMINEES AND PERFORMERS EDITION!!!!!!!!!!!

Beyonce and Jay-Z are set to perform tonight on the 56th Grammy Awards. Check out Beyonce's hit Drunk In Love featuring Jay-Z.

RAPSODY- DARK NIGHTS

I discovered this rap artist named Rapsody her song is called, "Dark Nights." I heard this song and was hooked her lyrical content is so tight and the beat goes really hard. I thought this was perfection. So check it out below...



Here is another song by the rapper named, "Believe Me."

DISCLOSURE- LATCH FT. SAM SMITH

This man's voice caught me at the first note I was hooked. This song reminds me of songs from back in the day. It's something about his voice and this beat. It all just works really, really well.

TAME IMPALA- MIND MISCHIEF

I was excited to find out about this band and this song. I really like the instrumentals on this song. This song takes you on a journey so check it out below. The band name is Tame Impala and the song is called, "Mind Mischief."

RUSSELL TAYLOR- WAR OF HEARTS

Russell Taylor's voice is something to behold and this song just opens up at the chorus. I absolutely love this and I think you will too so click play below...

RUDIMENTAL FT. JOHN NEWMAN & ALEX CLARE- NOT GIVING IN

I came across this beautiful song and could not get enough of it this song's message is really powerful. I hope you enjoy it too take a listen.

LIFE'S FINGERPRINTS STORE IS OPEN!!!!

From Life's Fingerprints called, Summer Romance can be purchased @ http://edwatkins.artistwebsites.com/

I took a small hiatus but of course I'm never gone. I have a blog and store of my photography work as well that I have been working on. So I wanted everyone to know that I will still be posting music up and I have discovered some great music on this hiatus that I want to share with everyone in case you haven't heard it already. In the meantime pop over when you get a chance to The blog for Life's Fingerprints Photography which is @ http://lifesfingerprints.wordpress.com/
The store is @ http://edwatkins.artistwebsites.com/ I have new work posted at the store @ low prices so please go now to purchase. I want to thank everyone who continues to follow me and support me. Please check out the music here and pop on over to my photography blog and store. I want everyone to be able to check out my photography work and I also wanted to give everyone the opportunity to own it as well. So below I will provide the link to the store by me E.D. Watkins.

YG- MY NIGGA (REMIX) FT. LIL' WAYNE, MEEK MILL, RICH HOMIE QUAN, NICKI MINAJ

Here is the new joint by YG featuring, Lil' Wayne, Meek Mill, Richie Homie Quan, and Nicki Minaj the song is called, "My Nigga."

 

JAMES AVERY PASSES AWAY AT 68

James Avery passed away at a Glendale, California hospital. He had open heart surgery which took a turn for the worse yesterday. He is survived by his wife Barbara. He is best known as his role as Uncle Phil on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." I was sad to hear of the passing of James Avery.

Check out this video of James Avery discussing some of his journey.

RICK ROSS FT. JAY-Z- THE DEVIL IS A LIE

THIS RICK ROSS JOINT IS REALLY GOOD AND THE BEAT IS REALLY AMAZING AND JAY-Z IS FEATURED ON "THE DEVIL IS A LIE" TRACK. IT REALLY IS A GREAT TRACK, SO CHECK IT OUT BELOW...

LEDISI- I BLAME YOU

Ledisi has one of the best voices in the game and her new song called, "I Blame You" definitely does not disappoint, check it out below.

LUKE JAMES- STRAWBERRY VAPORS

Luke James has quite a voice and he shows it off in his new song called, "Strawberry Vapors."

ELLE VARNER FT. WALE - ROVER

Here is a new beautiful song from Elle Varner entitled, "Rover" featuring Wale.