Album Review: Capital Kings by Capital Kings

What's trending right now in music is dubstep DJ's. And I'll have you know, I never liked dubstep until I heard these guys music. Their names are Jon White and Cole Walowac, better known as the Christian Dubstep/Hip-Hop DJ's Capital Kings. Their name comes from the fact that they are from Washington, D.C. and are sons of the King of Kings, which is Jesus. Their self-titled debut that just released this past January. On the album, you can expect dance and club-ready beats that are sure to get anyone off their feet! And like a lot of other DJ's, most of the songs have features of some of Christian rock and pop's biggest hit-makers and rookie newcomers. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce you to Capital Kings!

The first song on the album is "All The Way." It starts out with a techno-ish dubstep keyboard intro. When it gets into the chorus, you hear the bass beat for the first time on the song. It's a great song to kick off the album. Song number 2 is titled "We Belong As One" and it features vocals and a rapping hook by tobyMac. It's a song that symbolizes all the Christians in the whole world as one body. It even talks about the future and how we will all come together in the end.

"You'll Never Be Alone" is track number 3 and is the album's first single. The song is from God's viewpoint and is assuring the listener that if they are ever scared or insecure, you'll never be alone because He will always be there for you to talk to. "Living For The Other Side" is my favorite on the album. It features vocals  by Christian pop band Royal Taylor. The song is from a non-believer's point of view and calling us Christians crazy for believing in the unseen, but the crazy thing is that is exactly what Christians believe in. Trusting is believing.

"I Feel So Alive" was the first song we ever heard from the guys of Capital Kings, it was also the title track of their 4-song debut EP. It's a song that is saying that, with God, there is no other way to feel more alive and when He's your God, you will always feel alive. "Ready For Home" is song 6 on the album. It's a song where Jon sings about how now that God has completely changed and revived him, he is ready to die any day and go to Heaven.

"Born To Love," the album's 7th track, features backing vocals by Britt Nicole. It's almost like a duet, that is showing how we are all born to love the whole world, no matter what they mean to us. Until the day we die, we are to love everyone in the world. "Be There" is on the same idea of "You'll Never Be Alone." It is from God's point of view again and says that He will be there through all of our trials and tribulations.

In "Tell Me," the narrator ins insecure about his future and doesn't know if God is there. He is asking God to tell him that He is there and he has someone to talk to when he doesn't feel 100% about his future. The album's closing song is "The Paradigm" and it features vocals from Family Force 5's lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Solomon Olds aka Soul Glow Activatur. It is a dubstep track that talks about making the world have a Revolution to suddenly love God.

If you are a fan of techno or dubstep, I highly suggest getting this album! I never thought I'd ever say this, but I love dubstep lol! But seriously, these guys are now like my 3rd favorite band and I wouldn't mind singin on one of their tracks sometime! Like Cole and Jon, if you see this, could you please take it into consideration? Thanks!!!

Rating: 10 out of 10

Purchase Links: iTunes, Amazon MP3

Top 3 Songs: "The Paradigm," "We Belong As One," "Living For The Other Side"

For Fans Of: Calvin Harris, deadmau5, Skrillex 

Album Review: The 20/20 Experience by Justin Timberlake

It's been 6 long years since Justin Timberlake's last album FutureSex/LoveSounds. During that time, he has acted in the movies The Social Network, Bad Teacher, and Friends With Benefits, wrote songs for Duran Duran and The Loneley Island, and gotten married to actress Jessica Biel. Oh yeah, he was also writing his 3rd and 4th albums, not to mention the least. The will be titled The 20/20 Experience Parts 1 & 2. Each album will have 10 songs, therefore eventually becoming 20 songs. Part 1 released this week, while Part 2 is slated for a November 2013 release. I'm just happy that Timberlake has come SexyBack. (;

The first track on the album is "Pusher Love Girl." Like almost all of his songs, it is about love. When I first heard the song, I thought "What a way to start off an album after hiatus." It starts out with a nice arrangement of strings and then Timberlake starts singing. Like all his songs, it is a song about love. One of my favorite songs on the album is "Suit & Tie." It was Timberlake's first single after hiatus and features rapper Jay-Z. The song is basically saying "What happens in a tux, stays in the tux."

"Don't Hold The Wall" is the album's third track. The track features vocals from Timberlake's producer Timbaland. Its a nice poppy soul song that is very catchy, like most of the album. The song is telling the girl not to just hang on the wall and to dance instead. In "Strawberry Bubblegum," Timberlake is comparing a girl's lips to strawberry bubblegum. I don't know why he made this comparison, but it is a very enjoyable song.

"Tunnel Vision" is track number 5 on the album. I love the lyrics in the song. In the song, Timberlake is "zooming in" so close to a girl, that she is the one person and thing he sees. "Spaceship Coupe" is a very cool song lyrically, once again. It's saying that he wants to alienate him and the girl he is flying into space with. Their coupe only fits the two of them, so their is plenty of room.

"That Girl" is a song in where Timberlake says he in love with a girl, and she says that she is in love with him as well. He doesn't care what people say about them, he loves the girl and will stay together with her forever. "Let The Groove Get In" is my favorite song on the entire album! It is a freakin catchy song that I will keep listening to. If you're gonna buy one song from the album, I HIGHLY suggest this one.

"Mirrors," the album's 9th track, is also the album's second single. In the song, Timberlake compares a girl to a mirror. She is so perfect for him, that whenever he sees her, he feels like is looking in a mirror and sees himself. The final track on the album is "Blue Ocean Floor." In the song, he wants to go to the ocean floor with a girl, so she is safe from everything and nobody can harm her.

This is an amazing album. I know I have said that before, but it is completely true!! It is Soulish-Pop and You need to get this album. I say it is Maroon 5 mixed with Michael Buble. Its crazy cause every song on the album is 4:30 or longer. The whole album turns out to be an hour and 10 minutes. All I have to say is, GET THIS NOW!

Rating: 8 out of 10

Purchase Links: iTunes, Amazon MP3

Top 3 Songs: "Mirrors," "Suit & Tie," "Let The Groove Get In"

For Fans Of: Maroon 5, Michael Buble, N'Sync