Artist Spotlight: Blu

(Johnson Barnes a.k.a Blu)

Alright everyone, I know I haven't done a spotlight on an artist in a minute, but I've been meaning to introduce this guy for a while. His name is Blu, and he hails from California. For those of you that know me personally and my taste of music, I'm more into the sounds of the East coast, but once I heard this cat I was blown away. Definitely one of the most talented dudes I have heard in a while. Apparently he's been on the underground scene for a minute and even released an LP in 2007 titled, Below The Heavens. It was pretty much produced by underground producer Exile, who is straight up raw with the beats. Blu is a straight mixture of Lupe Fiasco and Drake. He blends his words together great and lyrically he is one of the most gifted I have heard. XXL Magazine named him one of 2009's top freshman, and I agree with that judgment. Hear out the tracks I've posted, each and every song is sick. Although his single off the LP is considered to be "Narrow Path", my personal favorites include "Show Me The Good Life" and "The World Is". Blu turned down a deal from Deathrow and still remains unsigned. Someone needs to pick this man up on their roster on the quicks. Kanye where you at?

"The World Is"- Blu
(One of the sickest hip-hop tracks I've heard in a minute. Straight Fire)

"Show Me The Good Life"- Blu
(Must Hear! Listen to the lyrics. This man is sick with it)

"The Narrow Path"- Blu
(His single off of the LP)

"Dancing In The Rain"- Blu
(Smooth laid back track)

"Blu Collar Workers"- Blu
(Official Music Video. Straight Fire)

"In Rememberence Of Me- Blu
(Straight kills it in this song)