The Verdict is IN 'The Closet Chronicles' Album Review

@Jwalksonwater head of the http://www.thebeyhive.com/ has slammed down his gavel on FlyKingi's Latest EP 'The Closet Chronicles, Vol.1' find out the 'track by track' verdict bellow!


Track By Track review: The Closet Chronicles, Vol.1



Where the first album felt like a compilation of tracks to showcase

his versatility and what he's capable of.

This mixtape is more centered around a theme.. the theme being the

closet chronicles as the title reveals.

This Project has more collaborations than the first one had... because

it's not just telling his story.

it's telling the story of all OUT rappers.



Epic:



starts with spoken word intro into a marching band sound and than

progresses into a thumping uptempo.

the production gives me Timbaland vibes, not what timbaland has

become, but from back in the day.

Featuring a new ATL rapper abutta who rides the beat to perfection.

very strong opening number



Candy Wrapper:



this is the single and a feel good song. Telling people to unwrap their

mask and feel confident enough to be themselves.

The song features transgender artist 'Hailie', a video for the song is

in the works.

It's a perfect song for the summer to blast while cruising and just

get into the groove.





Rude Skywalker:



this is the anti-bulling anthem, it has a strong international allure

due to the European sound.

it's a charity single and features the female R&B singer Tracii who

gives the better featured vocals on the album.

the only thing that could've elevated this even more is if the

flykingI added a little catchy bridge to it.



Big Ole Chain:



Here FlykingI features a sample from Roc Nations Best new artist

grammy nominee and breakthrough rap star of 2011 J. Cole.

The sample is from J cole's breakthrough hit Workout.. all though it here

sounds like a brand new song. FlykingI sings on the bridge here

and it sounds really good. would def want to hear more singing on

future projects.



Complex-tion:



Ironically this song couldn't have been made public at a better

time..over what feels like a spoken word intro.

the Flyking talks about the American justice system.. which is

currently a hot topic in America right now.

even tho the album is pact with social awareness messages, even through

the uplifting productions, here everything

is slowed down so people can fully focus on the message.





Social Stigma:



a clever use of the samples 'Ty Dolla $ign's 'All Star' create a a

catchy anthem (Like T.M.D. was the anthem on the last mixtape)

Featuring a strong verse by 'Out' rapper LastO.

Both of them showcasing that being out isn't keeping them from

delivering on the standout track on the album.

Future single? It has my vote.





Snapped:



Produced by popular ballroom scene producer 'JayR Neutron'

he uses elements of 'Jig Saw' from the blockbuster 'Saw' horror film.

Creating a hypnotic beat. The song is about going out dressed to kill

and I can see many getting dressed for a night out in the town

while this song is on repeat in the background.





My Brother in Christ:



even tho I get the importance of this track and why it was necessary to

touch on this religious subject.

Since the role of gay people in religion is heavily undermined. Using

the story of Galileo as a metaphor for how

people fear what they can't understand is clever..the production is

kept simple and clothes to the sounds one would

hear inside a catholic church, my critique is that it's out of place

right after a hype track like snapped.. it

should've been the album closer. a big conscious moment after all the

bopping and grooving... instead of interrupting the groove midway.





Duh Me:



a song about people who like to fake it till they make it, features

female rapper 'BFly' (sister of The Game)

It's an uptempo track ..surely to be played with the volume all the

way up..the homer Simpson sample standout on the hook.

the critique here is that the song could've used 1 more verse..

actually a verse of FlyKing & BFly exchanging words back

and forth would've been dope. that's 1 thing I miss a little on this

album interaction between FlyKingI and the featured rappers.





Internet Connection:



The teaser track that was released earlier this year, this song

featured Out music star Solomon.

this song is very throwback to the sound of the last mixtape and sound

a little out of place here.

but due to the good reception of the track it's been included here as

a bonus track.



As a cohesive piece of work this mixtape trumps the first 1. The

production work here is better, the build up of the songs is better.

and even tho it has 1 strong theme it still shows enough versatility.

On the next project I would like to see more interaction

with the featured rappers, instead of each doing a verse..some

exchanging of lines and also some add libs to add just a tad bit more

hype to the tracks.

Download: 'The Closet Chronicles, Vol.1' *OUT NOW*

Download FlyKingi's Latest EP featuring the smash single 'Candy Wrapper'

         www.Flykingi.Bandcamp.com

The Bandcamp version is the only version with *Bonus Track* 'Internet Connection feat. Solomon'.

          iTunes | Amazon | Rhapsody |

you may also listen to the FULL album over at Fly King's castle
www.Flykingi.com !

What are you waiting for ;-D ?

The Closet Chronicles Album Sample Special !

 Happy Good Friday :-D

I present to you The Closet Chronicles Album Sample Special!




a behind the scenes 'fly on the wall' look at the making of 'FlyKingi's
Latest EP and a preview of each track in chronological order. Its also tells the story of the 'chronicles' ( aka the chapter in the old testament ) & the albums coverart.

Enjoy & be sure to download 'The Closet Chronicles, Vol.1' this Sunday April. 8th, 2012 Resurrection Day !

Coming this Good Friday.....

The Closet Chronicles album Sample Special is a behind the scenes 'fly on the wall' look at the making of FlyKingi's latest EP & a preview of each track in chronological order. It also tells the story of the Closet 'Chronicles' ( aka the chapter in the old testament ) & the albums cover art. Catch the special via YouTube this Good Friday April 6th & 'The Closet Chronicles, Vol.1' coming Easter Sunday April. 8th, 2012 !
YouTube
FlyKingi

FlyKingi 'Toast's it UP' with the beautiful Mani Maserati !

Check out FlyKing's latest interview on popular radio personality host
Mani Maserati! He talks about his upcoming project 'The Closet Chronicles' &
pops a bottle! Look out for the 'Chronicles' album coming this Easter April 8th!
Check out the first single 'Candy Wrapper' bellow!

Candy Wrapper

Catch FlyKingi tonight on 'OUTing the music industry'

Catch FlyKingi tonight on popular online radio show 'OUTing the music industry'.
He will be discussing his new EP 'The Closet Chronicles, Vol.1' ! Tune in tonight 10:00pm EST - 7:00pm PST.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gaymusic/2012/03/07/outing-the-music-industry

'Candy Wrapper' official 1st single now available !!

 Download the first single 'Candy Wrapper' from the upcoming EP
'The Closet Chronicles, Vol.1'! Look out for the video coming soon & the EP this Easter April 8th 2012.

                                   iTunes | Amazon

Purchase *Charity Single* 'Rude Skywalker now available in select online reatilers

  ‎'Rude Skywalker [ The Anit-Bully Anthem ] is a Cory Bold ( Keri Hilson, Alienated. Letoya Luckett, She ain't got. ) produced charity single benefiting 'Jer's Vision' a Anti-Bully organization. Proceeds from single sales will be donated to the organization. The single is currently available via the following online retailers....



Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Skywalker-Anti-Bully-Anthem-feat-Traci/dp/B0078XM2DA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1330555484&sr=8-3




EMusic: http://www.emusic.com/listen/#/album/-/-/13151798/



Rhapsody: http://mp3.rhapsody.com/flykingi/53859499

listen to 'Rude Skywalker' before it hit stores + Album Cover & tracklisting

'Rude Skywalker [ The Anti-Bully Anthem ] is a charity single benefiting 'Jer's Vision' a Anti-Bully organization. Proceeds from single sales will be donated to the organization. The single will be available via ALL online retailers February 28th 2012. Listen to the FULL Cory Bold produced track below & be sure to support the cause February 28th 2012.



FlyKingi feat. Tracii - Rude Skywalker [ The Anti-Bully Anthem ]

FlyKingi Presents: The Closet Chronicles, Vol.1

1. Epic feat. AButta

2. Candy Wrapper feat. Hailie

3. Rude Skywalker feat. Tracii

4. Big Ole Chain

5. Complex-Tion [ Interlude ]

6. Social Stigma feat. LastO

7. Snapped

8. My Brother in Christ [ Interlude ]

9. Duh Me feat. BFly

*Pre Order* Charity Single 'Rude Skywalker'

    'Rude Skywalker [The Anti-Bully Anthem ]' is an upcoming charity single benefiting 'Jer's Vision' a Anti-Bully Organization. Proceeds from single sales will be donated to the organization. The Cory Bold produced track will be available via ALL online MP3 retail stores ( Amazon, iTunes, Emusic, Napster etc.. ) February 28th 2012. Check out a preview below and the FULL streaming available this Presidents Day February 20th 2012 via http://www.flykingi.com/. Learn more about 'Jer's Vision' at http://www.jersvision.org/.

FlyKingi feat Tracii - 'Rude Skywalker [ The Anti-Bully Anthem Preview ]

*Pre Order* FlyKingi feat Tracii - 'Rude Skywalker [ The Anti-Bully Anthem ]

#BuzzSingle FlyKingi feat. Solomon - Internet Connection

Happy Valentines Day! Today we have a special treat! Flykingi is currently gearing up for the release of his EP ' The Closet Chronicles, Vol.1' coming 04/08/2012 & to kick things off we have the 'OUT' collab you have all been waiting for!! The official buzz single 'Internet Connection' featuring pop artist 'Solomon'

  ''Bitch call Time Warner, while I direct TV, the coat's fox yeah im always GLEE'

Listen / download the track below & look out for the first single 'Candy Wrapper' coming soon!!! ;-D

FlyKingi feat. Solomon - Internet Connection

Labor Day Commercial!!

Labor Day Commercial! Happy New Year!

Its been a crazy year for the FlyKingi &

2012 is shapeing up to be an even crazier year

new EP Spring 2012!!!



If you haven't already be sure to download the

'Labor Day' mixtape hosted by Tiffany 'New York' Pollard!

The song playing is 'T.M.D.'

Download the 'Labor Day' mixtape:


'Labor Day' DatPiff Deluxe Edition

Watch the 'Gotta Go' official music video:



Download 'Gotta Go' online:

Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gotta-go-single/id455704831

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005GI0WCM/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1313911205&sr=8-1

Napster: http://music.napster.com/http://music.napster.com/flykingi-music/album/gotta-go---single/14463454#playsong=40410280&tm=208



Stay tuned to http://www.flykingi.com/ & well see you in 2012 ;D

''Gotta Go'' is the #3 Song of the week on Diamond Beauty ENT .com

Ohh is you a hater? OFF WITH HIS HEAD!!!

FlyKingi ''Gotta Go'' is the #3
song of the week on Diamond Beauty ENT

Also shoutout to Gay Hip Hop where the ''Gotta Go''
video has passed 50k views along with YouTube
where it has also passed 50k views bringing the video to over
100 thousand views WOW :D

Look out for Flykingi's new EP coming next spring!!!

#MusicMonday [ YouTube Update ]

Two FlyKingi freestyles added to youtube!

check out Fly' N & Fly King Sh*t BANG






Stay tuned to http://www.flykingi.com/ and look out for a all new EP coming spring 2012!

Its the ''Teddy Teddy Show'' with guest FlyKingi

Check out Flykingi's new interview on the Teddy Teddy Show!

FlyKingi featured on Freddy O .com

FlyKingi's 'Gotta Go' video has made its way
to popular blogger 'Freddy-O' New Artist post!

Last but at least is a flamboyant young youth
associated with and endorsed by Tiffany “New York” Pollard. 
His name is FlyKingi and he’s “Coming Straight Outta Compton”,
California (lol).

Check out the amazing post HERE.

FlyKingi feature on IKONS Magazine website!

LGBT rapper Flykingi has surpassed 45k views in one month with his debut video ‘Gotta Go’. The track comes from the anticipated mixtape “Labor Day”,  hosted by Tiffany ‘New York‘ Pollard of VH1.

Check out the post HERE!

FlyKingi featured on 'OUT' Magazine's Website!

Out magazine is  the highest circulation of any gay monthly publication in the United States.

''We weren’t expecting much when we got an announcement touting California-based rapper Flykingi’s big YouTube numbers for his “Gotta Go” video. So the openly gay hip-hop hopeful racked up 45,000 views in a month, we thought, but plenty of things go viral. And then we watched the video.




While some in the office were dismayed by Flykingi’s drop-crotch pants, and rightly so, it was the catchy song—playing on bladder med Detrol’s infamous commercials—that really won us over.''

Check out the rest HERE! Shoutout to OUT magazine :D

Rihanna ft. FlyKingi & Calvin Harris - We Found Love (NavyMix)

Here is FlyKingi's remix of Rihanna's latest 'Talk That Talk' track 'We Found Love'
Download/Listen : Rihanna ft FlyKingi & Calvin Harris - We Found Love (NavyMix)

Lyrics:

  Band-Aids don't heel they just cover up the scars
We Found Love when we was dancing with the stars

you hear that dubb stap now you dancing with the stars
you rappers get beats just to cover up ya bars

But I don't want no involvement, problems lets solve it
more bars than M&M mars I spit huh? spit who? spit What-Cha-Ma-Call-It
You coming over im home alone Macaulay Culkin

  Was a blueprint, now the plastering the roof
we found the Flavor of Love now we ballin' like Hoops
7 + 6 now we matchin' our coupes
Rollin' J's in matchin' red 2's


1 + 1 theirs me & you
sippin' on something as I breeze through

120 in the Maserati
Cuz I gotta get the fuck out of Abu Dhabi

Gotta Go hits 35k views!!!!

:0 ohh emm geeeee !

Thanks everyone!!! Flykingi is currently working on
his next project entitled ''The Closet Chronicle's V.1''.

If you haven't seen the video you can view it below comment/rate :)