"DiVersODy"

By: LaCheston Moore

“Shawty where you headed tonight?” a popular line within the hit single “Tear it Up” by Controversy and Big D, but also a common phrase in which we have all used at some point in time.  One could safely say that with these catchy tag-lines and soothing, yet bouncy music, that they possess the formula for success as their music can move any crowd.

Controversy and Big D capture words such as, “soothing, fun, sexy, and mind provoking” when describing their music to iPubNow. When considering the ideal audience in which the group chooses to target, they would like to win the hearts and minds of the younger-college crowd.

 

After seeing an exhilarating performance at a local sports bar in Birmingham, Alabama, one would find themselves placing bets on when this group will take off.  Energy, they got that; Hype, they got that; Fans, they got that, as I seen them bring in a number of people with them just for their performance that night.  The vibe that was created when Controversy and Big D hit the stage is one that you will find yourself bobbing your head and singing too; and you have to mention dancing.  From authenticating their own dance moves, to singing to the young ladies on the front rows of their shows.  These young cats may have what it takes to take their music to the next level.

iPubNow finally caught up with Controversy and Big D as they have been hitting the studio hard and making videos for their newly released mixtape Lyrical Healing (http://controversybigd.bandcamp.com/album/lyrical-healing).  The mixtape features their highly favored Tear it Up, Ride Wit Me, Put It On Me, and I Must Be The Man.  Some of these tracks do have official music videos that can be viewed on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce09DaQF5H0).

When trying to categorize these young gentlemen, you might find yourself going in circles.  Controversy and Big D told iPubNow that they, “wish to crossover into all genres.  Creating a sound that is like none other in the industry.”

With Controversy and Big D favorite rappers being Eminem and Tupac; and their favorite R&B singers Musiq Soulchild and Sisqo.  One could probably see that they like to mix it up and see what it is that they can produce without mimicking anyone in the industry at all.  The group goes on to state that, “we use no one’s music or style when writing and if we sample anything, its soul music that we produce newly upscale beats to.”

 

Controversy and Big D drive speaks for itself.  Within the next year or so, their goals are to be interviewing and discussing longevity with major record labels.  They are also geared towards ensuring that their music is heard nationwide. 

So in conclusion, on behalf of Controversy and Big D, from iPubNow, “We finna tear it up”.


Twitter:
Controversy: @Im_Controversy
Big D:  @BigD_Niggas
LaCheston:  @LaCheston

Love and Hip Hop of Atlanta Episode 1

Love and Hip-Hop-Atlanta Episode 1:

Actually not looking forward to watching this show at all, I found myself sitting very tentatively with my cousin watching the first episode.  I must admit, for an opener, I can't wait until next Monday just to see what happens next.

However, in this season of Love and Hip-Hop, it almost seems as if there will be a transfer of the drama from the females to the males.

With Lil Scrappy showing a strong sign of having beef with Stevie J for the remainder of the show.  One could really ask themselves of who is this season really gone to be focused on.

Leading up the show, everyone was talking about Lil Scrappy this, Scrappy that and he was on the show for every bit of 10 minutes if that.  With that said, it seems as if the idea candidate for the star of this year season will definitely be Stevie J.

I mean look, take  him into consideration off the first episode.  The only thing that the audience is worried about is what he's gone to be doing next week and for the ladies, what's gone to be his woman reaction to the way that he is treating/acting towards her.

Taking into consideration the different aspect of men we have in today's society, entertainment, and sports lives, then its definitely not gone to be hard to figure out that this season will also be a success.  The people that have grown to love these type shows, feed off of the negative energy and the drama.  Those components alone give you a hit show.  And the premiere of this show has shown its audience that this is definitely what you will receive.

Some of the cast from this years season.

However, back to Stevie J, one could almost agree that he has set the tone for himself for the duration of the show.  He probably has about 50% of the guys in the world rooting for him and now thinking that they are Stevie J because they can somewhat relate. Then 30% of the world which would be the women that are totally against him with their "say so's" about how he is treating Mimi.  The other 20% are simply going with the flow of things. The people that overly excited about the drama in the show.

On Stevie J's behalf, if I had to make a personal call on the guy.  I would have to say that he is only putting on a show, because he is an entertainer first and foremost.  The guy knows where home is and dog's never stray to far home.  Again, he will be spending the remainder of the show trying to win Mimi back and prove that he is worthy of her love and respect.

Everyone else in this season will just fall in place.  Wait, hold up just a moment, I can't end this without talking about Mama Dee, "in that order".  Mama Dee will be one of those characters to surprise the world every single Monday because we (the audience) do not know what to expect on her behalf.  All I can say about her is standby.

With that said, I look forward to the next episode, as well as answering any responses to the blog about the show.  Stay tuned for the blog of episode two.

-TyRon