Shayla Bang, with Headbanger Accessories, threw an extravagant bash in the Bay Area earlier this month to celebrate her company's 5 year anniversary. They create some of the most eye-catching earrings in existence, and throw the most fashion forward events in the Bay. I was dissapointed I wasn't in town to be there, but I was even more blue when I found out they were giving Adrian Marcel's "7 Days of Weak" album away to those in attendance. After reading Shayla's endorsement along with seeing that Raphael Saadiq presented the album I had no choice, but to pay attention. Adrian Marcel's "7 Days of Weak" began to pop up everywhere over the next couple of days. His team pushed the album down all the right avenues and flooded the streets. The way they handled their business was real and it was great to witness. Why would I expect anything less from an East Oakland, CA native. Adrian Marcel and "7 Days of Weak" is such a massive album for the Bay Area and R&B. What I love about the Bay is that the city gets behind their artists, and the artists rep their city to the fullest. There's soooo much genuine love in the Bay it's felt through the Music for sure. As Raphael Saadiq mentioned in the intro track that Adrian Marcel has a responsibility (yes, it's that serious) to show the world what he's bringing to the Music game as those greats who came before him from the Bay like Sheila E, Sly Stone and Larry Graham to name a few. Yeah, no pressure at all right?!? lol Adrian Marcel should be feeling really good right about now because this album is such a solid project and has all the right elements to be a classic album with many hit singles. Adrian Marcel collaborated on this album with standout producers and major artists, which speaks volumes in itself for a debut project. I can't wait for you to hear the album and get this feeling. The Music has a fresh-funk, sexy R&B feel laced with his soothing vocals telling you about some steamy situations and scenarios. He is just so Bay, so real and will have you "Wrapped" in his love in no time. I love the whole album, but the tracks close to my heart are: "Caught Up", "I'm Still", "Dope Dealer", "My Life", "Fuck With Me", "Don't Disturb This Groove", "Wrapped" and "Waiting". Yup, pretty much the whole album...my fault lol. Well, enough of my blabbing I'm going to let you get into the Music so pour you a glass of something, spark, turn the Music up, lay back and enjoy the sound of Adrian Marcel. Make sure to link up with him on your favorite social network (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Website), download for free "7 Days of Weak" and go to his shows when he's in a city near you!
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