#iTunesSounds: “I Got The Keys” – DJ Khaled feat. Jay-Z and Future – June 30, 2016

By: Brandon Clay @PSBPopCulture

Khaled alerted us that a major key was on the way. He’s teamed up with Jay-Z’s management and HOV returned the favor with not one but two verses on Khaled’s lead single to his “Major Key” album due out in late-July. Add Future to touch the hook and a smash is born.

Jay starts off the track with a shot at Drake.

“Brothas always asking me the key: Til you own your own you can’t be free. Til you own your own you can’t be me. How we still slaves in 2016?”

BREAKDOWN: Direct reference to Drake still being contractually obligated music wise to YMCMB though his OVO brand is taking off in other product categories.

Mr. Carter then gives us a major key of his own.

“Key to life keep a (money) bag coming. Another night, another bag coming.”

BREAKDOWN: Always have revenue coming in. In this case, Jay made the transition from the street (brown paper) bag to the executive bag.

After that, HOV lets us know he’s feeling like Deion Sanders in his prime.

“I been speedin through life with no safety belt. One on one on the corner with no safety help. I perform like Josh Norman. I ain’t normal.”

BREAKDOWN: Norman, who just inked a massive deal with the Washington Redskins, is arguably the NFL’s premier cover cornerback capable of guarding the league’s premier receivers one on one

S. Carter then goes back at Drake again.

“Y’all know it’s one of one as soon you hear the uh uh (signature Jay call before a verse). Y’all know the difference between rap facts and rap fiction, right? Real life, I’m like HOV (the God of the rap game). Real life, I’m life goals. Real life, they like me? Real life , I’m like no!”

BREAKDOWN: Direct reference to Drake’s line in Summer Sixteen that says “I used to wanna be on Roc-A-Fella (Jay’s record label) then I turned into Jay.”

Jay continues with a bounce during the second verse is that of a man in the prime of his career not one who hasn’t released an album since 2013.

“My swag different, that (money) bag different. My wife Beyonce, I brag different.”

BREAKDOWN: Net worth of over 550 million and well, we all know Beyonce.

WATCH the video here:

Here is a post from Future’s Instagram…

@DJKHALED #IGOTTHEKEYS🔑 the video prem right after B.E.T awards

A photo posted by Future Hendrix (@future) on

Brandon Clay serves as the publisher of PSBPopCulture.com. A self-professed entertainment, music and sports junkie, Clay has been on his game since picking up his first Nintendo and Sony Walkman in the early 90’s. Adding in a SLAM (Basketball) Magazine subscription in the late-90’s had him setup up for lifelong success. Clay is also a founding member of the “Luxury Boys Club” designed to stay on top of whatever is next in the world of PopCulture. You can follow him on Twitter @psbpopculture.

#iTunesSounds: “Ready For It” – Dame D.O.L.L.A. (Lillard) – June 29, 2016

By: Brandon Clay @PSBPopCulture

This isn’t the first time NBA All-Star point guard Dame Lillard has stepped to the mic. That said, it is one of his most complete tracks to date. He teamed up with Jahlil Beats and Brookfield Duece to give us a track to start the NBA off-season with.

ASSIST: Fellow point guard Jasmine Jenkins with the alley oop on the link…

Here’s my favorite Lillard rap to date from Sway in the Morning (February 2015)…

Brandon Clay serves as the publisher of PSBPopCulture.com. A self-professed entertainment, music and sports junkie, Clay has been on his game since picking up his first Nintendo and Sony Walkman in the early 90’s. Adding in a SLAM (Basketball) Magazine subscription in the late-90’s had him setup up for lifelong success. Clay is also a founding member of the “Luxury Boys Club” designed to stay on top of whatever is next in the world of PopCulture. You can follow him on Twitter @psbpopculture.

#EntertainmentPSB: The Bachelorette Episode Three and Four – June 20, 2016

By: Taylor Johnson @KTaylorPSB

This week we got a double dose of the Chad Bear (no seriously he calls himself that) with two episodes back to back. Double the episodes, double the drama, and double of JoJo’s amazing wardrobe. Here’s the best of the two nights!

Chase gets the first one on one date of the episodes. The date is a weird hot yoga class that the producers clearly strategically picked because without all the yoga weirdness and Chase in weird tights, the date would be pretty boring because Chase is so normal. The most exciting thing for me was learning about Chase’s massive tiger tattoo on his side. I personally love Chase and I am still campaigning for him to be the next Bachelor.

The group date that follows might be my favorite group dates in Bachelor history. Tension between Chad, Alex, Evan, and Jordan where Chad says his favorite line over and over, “You guys want to go?” I have no idea where they were going to go but Chad really wanted to go there. The guys have to stand up and tell an audience embarrassing sex stories so obviously Evan, the erectile dysfunction specialist, is pumped. Evan takes the opportunity to tell a story about a steroid raged jerk who basically needed to visit Evan’s clinic. Chad is so mad he tears Evan’s shirt. In Chad’s defense Evan’s shirt was way too tight in the first place, but Evan demands Chad to pay for his $20 shirt the rest of the episode. IT GETS BETTER GUYS. Chad goes on stage and refuses to tell an embarrassing story on stage and instead calls JoJo up there to try to make out with her in front of the other guys. JoJo denies him and the guys (mainly Alex) stand up and cheer. By the end of the date Evan is giving JoJo an ultimatum – Chad goes or Evan goes. Evan its only episode 3 and you’re not staying for many more episodes so don’t be dramatic. Evan ends up getting the rose and Chad laughs out loud like America. By this point the guy’s obsession with Chad is getting a little weird and they must be really bored in the Bachelor mansion.

The result of this awesome group date, the mansion hires a security guard to follow Chad around and even watch him while he sleeps. Dramatic, but hilarious.

James Taylor gets the next one on one date and he is a big dork. Being from Atlanta we have a little inside scoop on James. James apparently hangs out at the pool everyday and picks up girls when he is playing at bars and emails them his songs. No really, someone forwarded the email to me and they are TERRIBLE.

Episode one ends with Evan being a tattle tale. Suddenly Chad doesn’t seem so bad because Evan and Alex are being annoying. So Evan tells dad (aka Chris Harrison) that Chad is being mean so Chris makes Chad say he’s sorry. Chad stomps over and we leave with that amazing four year old fight.

Episode two is the beginning of Chad making people bleed without touching them, he’s that’s scary. First it was Evan then it was James Taylor that experienced that Chad mysterious injury. JoJo shows up to the rose ceremony in an amazing two piece sparkly number that is my favorite rose ceremony dress yet. Essentially what happened at the rose ceremony was that Chad got a rose and Christian, Ali, and Santa didn’t, and the guys are pissed. Chad an the boys pack their bags and head to the amazing and beautiful…Pennsylvania? The travel money must have gone to JoJo’s wardrobe.

The first one on one was with Luke. Luke is a complete gentleman and America loves him, but really loves looking at him because he is lacking in the personality department.

The group date is a football date, and another opportunity for Jordan to tell us that his brother is Aaron Rodgers. I guess this works in Jordan’s favor because he got to play quarterback for both teams for the highlight of his football career. With that being said, Jordan’s team won (shocker) and his team got more time with JoJo while the losers are sent home to hang out with Chad and Alex as punishment.

Rodgers

Enough about the boring stuff. Chad and Alex have the two on one date that everyone has been waiting for. Before the date Chad threatens to come find Jordan after the show and hurt him. Chad digs his own grave with that one because threatening Jordan, Aaron Roger’s brother, and JoJo’s favorite is a big no no and Alex obviously tattles to JoJo about this. Alex wins the two on one and the guys give him the title of hero. Just when I was sad about not having anymore hilarious Chad moments, we are left with a cliff hanger of Chad making his way back to the mansion running his finger nails down the glass door. That being said more of the Chad Bear next week so stay tuned!

Taylor-Staff-PicTaylor Johnson serves as Brandon Clay’s personal stylist and is one of the most fashionable people in Atlanta. She’s also the resident expert on Hulu and Netflix. While attending graduate school at Georgia State, she’ll contribute to various categories throughout the PSBPopCulture.com site. You can follow her on Twitter @KTaylorPSB.

#iTunesSounds: Four to Know – June 15, 2016

By: Jordan Davis @JDavisPSB and Brandon Clay @PSBPopCulture

1) “All The Way Up Remix” – Fat Joe and Remy Ma with Jay-Z

Jay-Z came in on what’s been one of the hottest songs in the streets this summer nationwide and gave it additional juice.

“You know you made it when the fact that your marriage made it is worth millions. Lemonade is a popular drink and it still is.” — Jay-Z

BREAKDOWN: Jay touches on the rumors of infidelity helping Beyonce come with huge sales of her album and subsequent tour. The Lemonade line is actually a Gang Starr rap lyric reference from the 90’s.

“I was up top seven winters and six summers. Cuffed. They on me on that bus all the way down now I’m all the way up.” — Remy Ma

BREAKDOWN: Remy has been quite a while locked up in New York but like Gucci Mane, she’s home now.

2) “Money Made Me Do It” – Post Malone feat. 2 Chainz

My boy Post Malone is back with a dope new track! Now, I wouldn’t consider it to be on the same level as his hit single “White Iverson”, but this is definitely something good to follow up with this. Post Malone sticking with his singer type rapping vibe on this track while 2 Chainz actually delivers a couple solid bars. One of my favorite producers FKI also does a great job on the production of this track. Assist to my boy Dante (@BuzzSawww) who reposted it on Soundcloud and I had to grab it. – Jordan Davis

CLAY: I love this one. I’ve been on it since JD tossed me the lob at the rim a couple of weeks back.

“Rest in peace to Bankroll, you in a better place bro.” — Post Malone

BREAKDOWN: Shoutout to up-and-coming rap artist Bankroll Fresh who was killed earlier this year.

“Bandana round my neck, like Bankroll Fresh. Pocket full of street money, count my blessings. One hundred, one thousand, 100 K, one million.” — 2 Chainz

BREAKDOWN: Chainz takes the Bankroll tribute and throws his spin on it. Well played.

3) “New Level” – A$AP Ferg feat. Future

If you’re looking for the perfect song to get that last set out in the weight room, finish that last mile on the treadmill, or a pregame track, look no further. This song immediately gets me hype when the beat drops because of that A$AP Ferg presence and delivery. Not to mention this is right in Future’s lane, who has been making some of the hypest tracks since “March Madness”! Both Future and Ferg do a great job of killing the beat lyrically without trying to do to much.  – Jordan Davis

CLAY: “A$AP, A$AP…that call on the intro is the coldest part of the song to me.”

4) “Major” – DMK

Keep an eye on the Detroit based RnB group. Their first single, “Major,” is a radio-friendly track that I actually caught on Sirius XM in late-May. Check their self titled “DMK” EP.

J-Davis-PSBPopCulture Jordan Davis is a contributor to PSBPopCulture.com with a unique blend of #PSBPopCulture reviews. Davis has been rocking the latest trends since arriving here in 1995. He is currently a student at Kennesaw State, a Social Media Intern with PeachStateBasketball.com and is well on his way to being the youngest in charge sooner than later.

Brandon Clay serves as the publisher of PSBPopCulture.com. A self-professed entertainment, music and sports junkie, Clay has been on his game since picking up his first Nintendo and Sony Walkman in the early 90’s. Adding in a SLAM (Basketball) Magazine subscription in the late-90’s had him setup up for lifelong success. Clay is also a founding member of the “Luxury Boys Club” designed to stay on top of whatever is next in the world of PopCulture. You can follow him on Twitter @psbpopculture.

#EntertainmentPSB: Bachelorette Episode Two – June 7, 2016

By: Taylor Johnson @KTaylorPSB

I have a feeling that this season’s wardrobe budget department got a major increase. For one, JoJo’s hair extensions are flawless. The rest of the budget went straight to her wardrobe for some amazing fashion for a pretty penny. But I guess a flawless wardrobe is the reward The Bachelorette gets for having to hang out with these guys all season. Kidding, some of them aren’t that bad but some of them, okay just Chad, is really that bad. The theme of this episode “everyone hates Chad.” The Chad story line is very familiar to Olivia last season, although the producers didn’t waste any time making us like Chad on episode one. Before I go on my Chad rant, let me spend a few seconds recapping the other dates this week.

First up, a group date with: Luke, Grant, Will, Evan, Daniel, Vinny, Ali, James F, Wells, and Robby. The group of guys attempt to compete as real firefighters to save JoJo from a burning building. I think the lame joke count about the date being “hot” or trying to light JoJo’s fire was up to seven but I stopped counting. The worst joke was of course made by Daniel (you know the one that got naked night one) and it involved him referring to his “hose” in a joke I don’t feel comfortable repeating so you’ll have to watch the episode for yourself. Wells the radio DJ who weighs 95 lbs soaking wet (he was literally soaking wet from almost dying all day) couldn’t handle the heat. Plot twist, Grant the professional firefighter wins the competition. Despite all of Grant’s hard work, Wells gets the worst kind of rose, a sympathy rose from JoJo. The most exciting part of this date was JoJo’s all white two-piece outfit.

Back at the mansion we have Chad vs. the other guys. Chad literally has a suitcase full of protein around his waste doing pull ups off the Bachelor mansion. I find it very hard to believe the mansion doesn’t have a gym but then again I have a feeling Chad works out like this often. The rest of the dudes are forming an 8 man boy band writing songs about JoJo. As much as America doesn’t want to admit it, Chad had a right to boycott this boy band.

Next up Derek, aka Jim Halpert, have the first one on one date. This date was a total snooze fest and they both spent the majority of the time talking about their exes; JoJo’s ex from 5 minutues ago, and Derek’s that still apparently makes him cry. They both choose to go on a date to dress down but unfortunately dressing down makes Derek look even more like Jim from the office….and not in a good way.

Back to Chad. Chad has decided to make Daniel his protégé and instructs him to meet him at the pool wearing a matching black tank top (I’m assuming that’s what happened). Chad gives Daniel some dating advice and tells him to be a real jerk to girls because those guys are really the nice guys (I don’t know what that means either). Chad decides to break it down to use the only way he knows how, a protein shake reference. “if you were making a protein shake of the group of dudes here, half of that dude protein shake would you know have like zero chance.” So it’s much more clear what Chad is talking about now.

The second group date is: Jordan, Christian, Nick, James Taylor, Alex, and Chad. This date the guys compete at ESPN for two talk show hosts to power rank from best to worst. Chad basically refuses to participate because he can’t prove his love for someone he doesn’t love yet. Again, America can’t disagree with Chad and they hate it. Enough about Chad on this date, let’s talk about how it only took Jordan until episode two to name drop his brother Aaron Rodgers. Like his football career, Jordan doesn’t even make the top of the leaderboard for the power rankings. Chad’s quote of the night “The best thing about Jordan is his brother. The worst thing about Jordan is, he’s not his brother.” AGAIN how can you disagree with this America?!

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This date begins the Alex vs. Chad feud. My best comparison for this is if The Rock and Kevin Hart hated each other. James Taylor gets the rose because he wrote some sappy poem, bold move for week two but good for you James Taylor.

Rose ceremony time means more Chad hating. Chad speaks the truth again because he refers to the battle as Chad vs. The Care Bears and I instantly start loving Chad. I love a good short joke and Alex literally had to jump up in a chair so Chad for the win again. While Chad is stuffing his face with the meat platter the guys of the boy band are so bored all they have to talk about is Chad. Well guys if y’all were as entertaining as Chad the viewers would have something else to talk about too. Chad survives the rose ceremony, but unfortunately so does little Alex. Chad tells America the truth one last time for the night “Alex got a rose because JoJo doesn’t want America to think she hates short guys.”

The hipster, the bachelor super fan, and some guy named Will go home but we all saw that coming.

Next week we get a double dose of Chad, back to back episodes on Monday and Tuesday night!

Taylor-Staff-PicTaylor Johnson serves as Brandon Clay’s personal stylist and is one of the most fashionable people in Atlanta. She’s also the resident expert on Hulu and Netflix. While attending graduate school at Georgia State, she’ll contribute to various categories throughout the PSBPopCulture.com site. You can follow her on Twitter @KTaylorPSB.

#EntertainmentPSB: Bachelorette Episode One – June 6, 2016

By: Taylor Johnson @KTaylorPSB

The first 20 minutes of the episode recap on how Ben is a jerk and is essentially a snooze fest because we already knew that. I was starting to wonder why the first 20 minutes were so boring but then Des showed up and she brought the boring with her. However, the guys brought the entertainment with their ridiculous entrances and really brought it after a few drinks. Here’s a list of the remaining guys after the rose ceremony listed from the front runners to the losers of the bunch.

Chase, 27: Chase flew under the radar on the first night but I think he’s going to go pretty far this season. The medical sales rep seems like a super sweet nice guy, so hopefully JoJo can let go of some of the bad boys that every girl is attracted to and keep around a nice guy that actually has a job.

Jordan, 27: Lucky for Jordan I don’t know anything about football but apparently he’s the crappier of his brother, Aaron, at football. My best Bachelorette guy would say that JoJo gets a ring from Jordan but quickly returns it when she finds out he’s her version of Josh Murray from Andi’s season. Of course he got the first impression rose because we have all saw it coming. For more drama on Jordan follow his ex on Instagram who he apparently cheated on and is planning to put him on blast each week so that will be fun!

Luke, 31: Despite Luke’s creepy picture on the ABC website he isn’t half bad to look at, and JoJo absolutely agrees. The fact that he rode in on a unicorn gives him major bonus points with JoJo.

Christian, 26: His pictures online are very deceiving, the dude hits the gym. He’s 26 and takes care of his little brothers. I have a lot of faith in Christian being the first black dude to make it to the second half of the season, so don’t mess this up Christian.

Wells, 31: Wells brought out a singing quartet of the limo with him for entrance and even had them follow him around the mansion with JoJo. Wells knows that JoJo is out of his league which isn’t great for his confidence but I can appreciate the honesty.

James Taylor, 29: I would like James a little more if he didn’t go by two first names like Ricky Bobby. He’s a singer/songwriter from Texas so the assumption is always he is here to get famous.

Robby, 27: Robby lost cool points for being a former competitive swimmer. Won cool points for giving JoJo wine straight from the bottle.

Grant: Grant is king of instagram filters. Not that he isn’t attractive but I feel kind of catfished seeing him without a filter. That being said he isn’t as into himself as Chad is so that’s a positive.

Alex, 25: Alex seems sweet but unfortunately Alex has short man’s complex. Doing pushups with a girl on your back the first night looks like you’re trying to prove something, and also gives us a pass to make fun of you.

Derek, 29: Thanks to former Bachelorette contestant Tanner Tolbert for pointing out that Derek is Jim from The Office. Does Pam know you are on The Bachelorette Jim?!

James F, 34.: James is super lame.

Will, 26: Will need to work on his comedy delivery. That being said he is hilariously awkward, and really easy to make fun of. JoJo gave him the most friend zoned kiss that made America cringe.

Ali, 27: Either he has a really bad tan line or he doesn’t blend his foundation into his neck very well. Either one of them are suspect if you ask me. Also Ali looks like he just woke up from a nap in his tux. Sorry you had to get up to meet the Bachelorette Ali.

Nick B., 33: I finally figured out that Nick B was Santa the entire night. It would be one thing to dress like that for your entrance but staying dressed as Santa the entire night was a little strange.

Vinny, 28: His name is Vinny, he is from New Jersey, has a terrible haircut, and drinks too much. So really he signed up for the wrong reality show or missed the Jersey Shore casting call.

Brandon, 28: Brandon is a hipster who doesn’t watch TV and I’m going to also assume he drives a Prius and doesn’t eat gluten.

Evan, 33: So Evan went from being a Pastor to an Erectile Dysfunction Specialist. I don’t even want to know what the connection is in between the two jobs. Not only does he have a really creepy job, but he has a really creepy mustache to go along with it.

James S.: James S. is me. Bachelor superfan who even creates Bachelor brackets. The only problem here is James S. is a dude.

Chad, 28: Chad is the true definition of a Chad. A total jerk that hits the gym twice a day and talks about the gym when he’s not there. That being said his snarky comments are amazing. Him and Lace from Ben’s season would seriously be perfect for each other. They both are a total mess, but their sarcastic comments and obsession with eye contact make for a great foundation for a relationship.

Daniel, 31: Where do I begin with Daniel? One, his occupation is “Canadian.” According to Canadian Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe that doesn’t pay the bills. He also has an odd obsession with the viral video “Damn Daniel” of two 15 year olds which is cringe worthy, you’re 31 dude. Lastly, he drank so much that he ended up in his underwear. All this and he still managed to stay another night which is proof that the Bachelorette producers have a lot of say in who stays and who goes.

Coley, Jonathan, Jake, Sal, Peter, and Nick S. all went home, but no one cares because total they got 5 minutes of air time. The best part of the end of this episode was when Jake Pavelka (former Bachelor) showed up and made us all think he wanted to join the season to find love with JoJo. Turns out Jake just showed up to give JoJo advice, because his season and choosing Vienna went so well.

Stay tuned for next week because I can’t wait to see them embarrass themselves more, but mainly Chad. I can’t wait for Chad to embarrass himself more.

Taylor-Staff-PicTaylor Johnson serves as Brandon Clay’s personal stylist and is one of the most fashionable people in Atlanta. She’s also the resident expert on Hulu and Netflix. While attending graduate school at Georgia State, she’ll contribute to various categories throughout the PSBPopCulture.com site. You can follow her on Twitter @KTaylorPSB.