Rebel J. Rose Featuring the Jay Rakes Band

THE PLAYLIST
USA TODAY music critic Steve Jones highlights 10 intriguing tracks found during the week's listening.

Money, Lady
The soulful duo of Nicole Wray and Terri Walker revels in its independence on the first single from the self-titled album.

West Side Girl, Bilal
Bilal delivers a bubbling slice of retro funk on this party starter from his upcoming album, A Love Surreal.

Bad Girl, Rebel Rose featuring Pusha T
"The hottest chick" has Rose screaming that "somebody better call the law" on this edgy rock and hip-hop mashup.

Lighters Up, Snoop Lion
Snoop (formerly Dogg) is joined by Mavado and Popcaan on the call for unity from his upcoming reggae album, Reincarnated.

It's All Over Your Body, Jose James
This laid-back, horn-kissed groove is just one of the gems from the jazz singer/songwriter's stunning debut, No Beginning, No End.

Financial Freedom, 50 Cent
The rapper celebrates the 10th anniversary of breakthrough album Get Rich or Die Tryin with this spare track proclaiming he's made it.

I.O.U., Luke James
The latest from the first-time Grammy nominee is a smooth ballad showing his appreciation for the woman who has stuck with him.

Upper Echelon, Talib Kweli
Erudite Brooklyn rhymer sets the bar high for rap, which he says has been lacking in recent years, on this track from his forthcoming Prisoner of Conscious. - Steve Jone

Bringing hard-hitting hip-hop drums and screaming guitars, Rebel Rose is reinventing the alliance between rock and soul. The Rebelation Project has an authentic sound that can illuminate emotion. - Floss Magazine

Jan 31, 2015 - Rebel Rose brings his unique voice and talents to life in his new music video premiering on VEVO. Also he has a new live release of him - rockout magazine