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Ilajide’s “SLIDE” Blends Funky Beats With Soulful Self-Reflection

Published

5 months ago

January 7, 2025

Music4U

Ilajide’s latest single, “SLIDE,” is a masterclass in turning introspection into a party anthem. Built around a funk-drenched Kleeer sample, the Detroit artist channels the energy of hip-hop’s golden era while delivering a message of spiritual growth and self-accountability. His flow is razor-sharp yet effortlessly smooth, weaving through the beat with a cadence that pays homage to legends like Big Daddy Kane. But this isn’t just a nostalgia trip—Ilajide’s signature futuristic production elevates “SLIDE” into a space where retro grooves meet modern sensibilities. The result is a track that grabs your attention with its rhythm and holds it with its depth.

What sets “SLIDE” apart is its duality. It’s a track that can command the dancefloor while simultaneously making you think. Ilajide’s lyrics reflect his personal journey of shedding old habits and embracing positivity, with lines like, “Spirit gettin’ clean but I’m kinda late wit it.” The hook—“Just Slide”—is both an invitation to let loose and a gentle nudge to move toward something greater. Whether you’re here for the funk, the bars, or the introspection, “SLIDE” delivers. As the lead single from his upcoming album Pocket Jams 2, this track sets the tone for what promises to be a bold, boundary-pushing project. Ilajide isn’t just making music—he’s crafting experiences that resonate long after the final beat drops.

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Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays Presents “Painkiller” On Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 7 PM PT on Twitch

Published

6 days ago

May 18, 2025

Jimmy Star

Rocky Kramer will be hosting “Painkiller” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 7 PM PT for this amazing show.

Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar players in the world. Rocky has performed on shows with some of the greatest musicians on the planet including Ozzy Osbourne, John Lodge, Steve Vai, Leland Sklar, Kenny Aronoff, Tommy James, Verdeen White, Ten Years After, BuckCherry, Rick Wakeman and more.

Rocky’s first studio album, “Firestorm” is now available worldwide through Allied Artists Music Group, together with an epic music video of his #1 Global DRT Chart topper single, “Rock Star”, that also picked up a Best Rock Performance nod at the 2019 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (“HMMA”).

Rocky Kramer recently returned to the studio to record his sophomore album “Alone In The Rain” which will be released later this year.

Rocky Kramer was recently cast in The Mutt Productions/ Allied Artists rock n’ roll time travel comedy adventure “Rockin’ In Time” where he will play the film’s lead character, Lars Olsen. The film is being directed by Aaron Lee Lopez (of the “Teenage Girl” franchise) and is being produced by multi-platinum and six-time Grammy Award winning musician turned motion picture producer, Kurt Wipfli.

Watch Rocky Kramer’s “Rock Star” Music Video here: