Monday, March 30, 2009
Music Review: Jim Jones: Pray IV Reign
Jim Jones: Pray IV Reign
6/10
Ex-Diplomats hypeman and tough talker, Jim Jones has done seemingly the impossible. He's come from under his boss and mentor and managed to carve his own niche, parlaying the fate of similar "right hand man" artist failures. However with all of his accomplishments, his 4th album "Pray IV Reign" is ultimately a disappointing album that does little to show his growth.
"Reign" is a bit heavier on the more mainstream side than the thug posturing of his earlier efforts, but Jim is more comfortable in this spot. "Pop Champagne" has run the charts for a while with its infectious hook and braggadocios claims of wealth, and the Ryan Leslie assisted "Precious" is strictly for the females and is classy without being corny.
Jones waxes nostalgic on tracks like "My, My, My" dedicated to slain rapper Stack Bundles, and "Let It Out", two of the strongest tracks on the disc, that will honestly surprise the most jaded Jim Jones nonbeliever.
While Jones' strength has never been his lyrical delivery, he usually has great production on his albums. "Reign" has half-baked and derivative production by Chink Santana and Ron Brownz (who should really know better). "How To Be A Boss" features Ludacris and Busta Rhymes over a Swizz Beatz soundalike track created by Brownz, "Frenemies" is ripped straight from Jay-Z's "A Week Ago" (Jay is ironically Jones' enemy on wax). The biggest offender of the album is the juvenile "Medicine" which manages to rip off (surprise surprise) "Jigga What, Jigga Who", and be lyrically terrible as well.
"Reign" sounds like an extended Byrdgang album, bookmarked by the many appearances by the (unimpressive) group on the album. "Reign" had good intentions, but maybe next time Jim should Pray for a more cohesive album.
What Are These Words? Max B & French speak on Jim Jones' "Frenemies"
chrissy touched it in miami too.
THATS AWESOME: Zangief Throw Exhibition Video
This should have been named HOLY FUCK, but its awesome nonetheless.
if u get a chance, check out the Dogface show, for all my fighting game enthusiasts!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Keri Hilson + Lil' Wayne: Turnin Me On (Live)
Wayne been on Kimmel like 100 times in the last 6 months it seems (i dont watch it, i wouldnt know)
Keri still lookin fine as usual
B.O.B. I MEAN Bobby Ray + T.I.: On Top Of The World Performance
Dont call him B.O.B., his name's Bobby Ray.
I think Bob....by Ray has enough charisma and damn good songs to hold it down while TIP is gone. Dro, Bob, and LA got next
N.E.R.D. + Santogold: Soldier (Live)
Sounds dope as fuck!!
Lil' Wayne is on this track too, if you listen closely
Young Jeezy: Don't Do It
Jeezy is seriously going to make a video for every song on The Recession. one of my fave joints on the album though, make a vid for By the Way next dammit!
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Gucci Mane + OJ Da Juicemane: Make Da Trap Say Aye! (Video)
AYE AYE OKAY!
MAD cameos in here, off the strength of Gucci no doubt
Friday, March 27, 2009
Cam'ron: "I'm not doing Diplomatic Immunity 3"
well there you have it. With the way Jim and Juelz have been trying to play Cam, i dont blame him.
T.I. to serve 1 year behind bars + $100,000 fine
From the AP:
A judge sentenced Rapper T.I. to one year and a day behind bars on federal weapons charges on Friday.
The 28-year-old rapper, whose real name is Clifford Harris, entered court smiling as he greeted his lawyers and family members. He wore a dark gray suit and black dress shirt and tie for sentencing.
"Today I would like to say thank you to some, and apologize to all," the rapper told U.S. District Judge Charles Pannell Jr. at the 1 and 1/2 hour session.
Harris pleaded guilty last March after he was arrested in 2007, attempting to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers. The arrest on Oct. 13 of that year occurred blocks from where he was to headline the BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta hours later.
He will have between 30 and 60 days to report to prison. Harris already has completed about 1,000 hours of community service and has warned youths about the pitfalls of guns, drugs, violence. He will need to complete 470 additional hours.
Hold ya head T.I.P., this dude did a good thing helping those kids out, and using his celebrity to show people the downfalls of fear and pressure.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Rick Ross: Valley Of Death (Video)
Dope, Ross is spitting on this
love the critic quotes he puts at the end here lol
Blender Shuts Down
This is crazy, all my favorite magazines are being shut down. Blender was actually dope, and had great reviews too.
From HERE:
Alpha Media Group closed Blender magazine today, eliminating about 30 jobs and reducing its portfolio of titles to Maxim alone. The April issue of Blender out now will be its last.
The decision, delivered to Blender staff in a meeting this morning, came as part of broader changes that also included the departure of Alpha co-CEO Glenn Rosenbloom and the integration of editorial staff for Maxim and Maxim Digital.
I'm gonna miss their controversial "lists".
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Maino + T-Pain: All Of The Above (Video)
Now if we can just get that release date....
Just Bleezy did his thing on the beat
*hyperventilating*
"Where The Wild Things Are" trailer. Yes, the book you probably read when you were a kid.
The movie is directed by Spike Jonze (genius), and im fully expecting it to be the movie of the year.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Jim Jones admits he spoke to Cam; extends the olive branch
Audio courtesy of Miss Info and Rapradar.com
So looks like somebody had a change of heart. wow. Hopefully we can get past this childishness, and get back to the Dips. Get S.A.S. back while your at it
Busta Rhymes + T-Pain: Woo Hah!...I mean.... Hustla's Anthem (Video Trailer)
hmm this looks familiar.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Justice was NOT served
Cousins guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Taliaferro slaying
*picture and ARTICLE from Richmond-Times Dispatch, props to DJ Skip for the link*
Ethan Parrish faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,500 for involuntary manslaughter, and up to one year and a $2,500 fine for assault and battery in the shooting of Courtney Jones.
Joey Parrish faces the same prison time on the involuntary manslaughter and assault and battery convictions, plus an additional sentence for being a felon in possession of a weapon. Joey Parrish, who was a juvenile at the time of the shooting, will be sentenced by Judge Thomas V. Warren.
Ethan Parrish testified that it was out of fear that he attached an 83-round clip to a semiautomatic rifle and opened fire, killing Taliaferro and injuring another youth.
Senseless, senseless violence, perpetrated by a Justice system that doesnt always do what it's supposed to do. You would think we would learn by now, but it takes stuff liek this to make us wake up and see whats most important. I pray for Taliaferro's family.
Bun B @ SXSW
Kanye West covers Complex Magazine
A big feature on the Air Yeezy is profiled in the new issue, to be released on April 7th
Mr. Hudson + Kanye West Perform "Anyone But Him" @ SXSW
MR HUDSON & KANYE WEST @ THE GOOD MUSIC SHOWCASE, SXSW from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.
According to semtex, this was the first time they had performed this live.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
S.A.S. speak on the Dipset "banned from Harlem" situation
sheds light on Juelz and his issues in England late last year, and his talk of banning the Eurogang from Harlem. I dunno, S.A.S. is pretty dope, they were a good look for the Dips.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Rick Ross on Big Boy's Neighborhood...confirms C.O. stuff
RICK ROSS PART 1 (BIG BOYS NEIGHBORHOOD) from qdeezy on Vimeo.
RICK ROSS TALKS ABOUT BEING A C.O. (BIG BOYS NEIGHBORHOOD) from qdeezy on Vimeo.
Thats right. take the situation. take control of it. drop the album. profit. This battle is 50's Vietnam.
Wale + Lady GaGa: Chillin (Radio Rip) *UPDATE*
From elitaste
CDQ NO TAG VERSION: HERE
Wale + Lady GaGa: Chillin (Radio Rip)
Produced by Cool & Dre, congrats to Wale, this is a MONSTER. follow his Twitter!!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
KiD CuDi Performs on Carson Daly
I'm more mad about Carson still having a show. He's hustlin backwards.
Rick Ross + Dom Kennedy freestlye @ Diamond Store
Nick Diamond x Rick Ross x DOM Kennedy from THE DIGITAL X on Vimeo.
Shouts to Nicky Diamonds, follow his twitter here
Dom Kennedy know what it issss, DEEPER THAN RAP
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Wale + Curren$y + Tre: Wordplay (Produced By 9th Wonder)
Wale + Curren$y + Tre: Wordplay (Produced by 9th Wonder)
Spitta rips this joint.
Wale's debut album "Attention Defecit" coming this summer, "Back To The Feature" mixtape coming April 29th
Spitta's album coming soon
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Announced for Playstation 3
- It will be an upgraded version of Ninja Gaiden 2 (not a direct port)
- Set to release in autumn 2009
- The magazine will be reporting new elements in coming issues
- Producer and director: Yosuke Hayashi (From Sigma)
- Development: Team Ninja
New features in the PS3 version:
- New weapon - spiked hammer "Genma"
- New giant boss battles not in the 360 version
- New playable character - female ninja Ayane
I was MAD disappointed by the OG version, let's hope they can knock the unforgivable SLOWDOWN, and the stupid ninjas with sxploding shurikens to a minimum
Monday, March 16, 2009
Meet The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and Mary J Blige have given the super producers credit. Personally they are some of the most versatile dudes in the game (see; the 2 pistols album...incredible....beats.)
Cam'ron: Got It For Cheap (Video) + Interview
peep the cameo from Barack Obama, and Cam's impeccable jigging skills
Cam'ron Returns From His Hiatus And Talks To the.LIFE Files! from the.LIFE Files on Vimeo.
Who is Jim Jones or Juelz Santana?
KILLA!
KiD CuDi to retire?
Oh lord.
From his blog (pardon the caps):
AFTER THE RELEASE OF MY FIRST LP THIS SUMMER, IAM NOT MAKING ANY MORE SOLO ALBUMS. IAM FALLIN BACK ON BEING A ARTIST. THE DRAMA THAT COMES WITH IT IS MORE OVERWHELMING THAN THE SHIT I WAS DEALING WIT WHEN I WAS PISS POOR BROKE. MY FRIENDS GET MAD AT ME, SAY IVE CHANGED, ONE OF THE ONLY HOMIES I GOT IN THIS GAME, WALE, IS WORRIED ABOUT ME CUZ OF SHIT HE HEARS. LIKE WTF? WHO CAN SAY IM BEIN HOLLYWOOD? IM NOT AROUND ANYONE BUT PLAIN PAT AND EMILE. WHO CAN SAY THAT SHIT? MUTHAFUCKAS TALKIN SHIT HERE AND THERE, SPREADIN RUMORS, MAKIN JOKES, TRYNA JUDGE ME, AND FOR WHAT? DOES MY MUSIC POKE FUN AT OTHERS? DO I TALK SHIT ABOUT PEOPLE N MY MUSIC? I ALREADY WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL ONCE, AND GOT EXPELLED CUZ IT WASNT FOR ME. IMA DROP OUT THIS SHIT BEFORE NIGGAZ TRY AND CRUCIFY ME.
Peep more of the entry @ his BLOG.
my thoughts? Even Saigon said he was gonna retire. Look, he's still rapping. This too shall pass Cudder.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Gucci Mane is free.
Gucci + Mya + OJ in the studio
Welcome back concert:
GUCCI MANE WELCOME HOME CONCERT!!! from Urban News Network on Vimeo.
stay tuned to the usual places for his new mixtape, i'm sure whoever makes the first one will get mad street/internet props
Welcome back concert:
GUCCI MANE WELCOME HOME CONCERT!!! from Urban News Network on Vimeo.
stay tuned to the usual places for his new mixtape, i'm sure whoever makes the first one will get mad street/internet props
The-Dream: Love Vs Money (Review)
The-Dream: Love Vs Money
8.5/10
Okay, we get it now, The-Dream wants you believe that he's the king of love. And on his sophomore album he makes lofty claims against the Cupid himself ("Cupid Aint Got S*** On Me"), and also manages to make an album that is filled with low tempo love anthems such as "Put It Down" and "Sweat It Out", along with his own fusion of R&B-Pop that anyone would be proud to play in their car stereo.
"Single Ladies" writer Dream's sequel to "Love Hate", is surprisingly not that much different in terms of content, though it touts two heavyweight collaborations (Kanye West and Mariah Carey), the album is the summer blockbuster of R&B albums, with a story that is readily accessible to men and women.
The production, handled chiefly by Dream and partner Tricky Stewart, is as unusually catchy as the songs themselves, merging symphonic piano melodies with Portishead-meets Lil'Jon drum patterns. "Rockin That Thing", is perhaps the best marriage of the two, though the six minute "Fancy" is a standout track that has to be heard to be believed.
The star of the album is the cohesion between every song. The-Dream has mastered the art of making an R&B album that even guys can understand, and the "Love Vs Money" two part song opus where Dream exclaims "Stars get their hearts broke too", and the anthemic "Take You Home To My Mama", which speaks for it self.
"Money"s overarching theme is that of the importance of economic wealth over love, though even if, like any other summer blockbuster, you skip the message you'll still have a great time.
THATS AWESOME: Miss Jillz: Studio 1206
You know i love local talent, here's the latest from my homie Jillz;
Miss Jillz: Studio 1206
*Peep track #16, I.AM.ALIVE.*
Shouts to Jillz! Thanks for the placement on the tape!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Rick Ross on the cover of XXL's May Issue
From the issue:
On Denying Being A Correctional Officer
“Me not answering or addressing that situation has nothing to do with my career. I’ve accomplished enough, and I’ve made enough money for me to be good… Yes, it was me in those pictures. But I’ma tell you this. Me taking that job, I was doing my job. You understand what I mean?”
awwww shit
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Cam'ron: "I Got It For Cheap" Interlude
Cam'ron "I Got It For Cheap" Prelude (The Bakery Pt2) from Miss Info on Vimeo.
Includes a preview of the video at the end.
Cousin Bang needs his own album, fuck that; he needs a MOVIE
KiD CuDi: Super Boo (Video) + His thoughts on the FIRST "Day N Nite" video
Original Video <<<<<< New One
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Rick Ross on Funk Flex (Speaks on C.O., Baby Mama, Curtis, DJ Vlad)
First Angie Martinez twittered that she canceled a Ross interview because she was apparently told by his handlers that he would not speak on the C.O. thing. Then he goes on Flex and opens up about it; I'll just let the audio speak for itself, but Ross goes in mos def. TOO many quotables
LMAO @ "my memory got blurry" (on DJ Vlad) & "HE looked like the Elephant Man" (Ditto)
Monday, March 9, 2009
When Ignorant niccas attack: Chopper City disses Ness
These two have been going at each other for a minute, apparently they have learned nothing from the great cheesecake walk.
lol @ the Pirhana's looking like they are dying in the aquarium
lol @ Chopper looking like Lurch in that suit
lol @ "I am New Orleans"
lol @ the tough talk
DJ Drama + Cookin Soul: The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
DJ Drama + Cookin Soul: The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
Props to Dram Cruise, follow him on Twitter
HAPPY B.I.G. DAY!
The-Dream + The Def Jam Roster: Rockin That Thang Remix (Video)
Love Vs Money in stores TOMORROW!!! Support that!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
DJ Paul + Lord Infamous: U On Want It
Three 6 back on that ignorant ish, I love it! This is the stuff thats been missin from their latest stuff (new Project Pat album notwithstanding)
And Lord Inf is back.....yesss
T.I. + Shawty Lo squash the beef, perform together
@ one of T.I.'s last performances before he goes to jail.
Thank god this is over.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Curren$y: Scared of Monsters
Curren$y: Scared of Monsters
Was wondering where this dude was, Off of "This Aint No Mixtape" coming soon
Fat Joe: Cupcakes (Behind the Scenes)
Fat Joe links up with a Palm Beach artist named G-Boi for a track on J.O.S.E. II coming in April
Friday, March 6, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
OJ Da Juicemane: Washing Powder
You know I love some Trap music, and this video is as ignant as it gets. OJ looks like the 2009 version of Skee-Lo + gold fronts and chains.
Michael Jackson to retire for good after final shows in July
Damn, bullshit aside, this is the end of an era.
From CNN:
Reclusive pop icon Michael Jackson announced Thursday a set of major concerts -- which he called a "final curtain call."
In a brief news conference in London he said: "I will be performing the songs my fans want to hear.
"This is it, the final curtain call."
He took no questions after the statement and it was not immediately clear if Jackson meant the concerts were his "curtain call" for London or the wider world.
Jackson will perform at least 10 concerts at London's O2 Arena, according to the host of the announcement event.
KiD CuDi speaks on the Transformers Commercial
Yeah, it's fake, but he's in the process of talking Michael Bay about making it real. It's a pretty dope guerrilla approach to getting your shit out. *puts my beats over a commercial for Yaz birth control* ANYONE CAN DO IT!
Nivea...opens up.....?
Strange behavior (very...strange) aside, Nivea actually talks about a lot of stuff, namely her relationship with The-Dream and Lil' Wayne.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Hi Def videos >>>> Low Res
Now you can see how ugly Ness is in HIGH QUALITY
From now on im permanently leaving my Youtube on HD, shit is crisper than a brick of cocaine!!!!
Example: Jim Jones + Rick Ross' new videos. Like WOW!
The days of watching grainy VHS quality videos are DONE. Get ya HD on niggas.
-Johnny 5
Rick Ross + John Legend: Magnificent (Video)
Horse Racing is BAUUCE.
This is actually a pretty dope video lol. props to WSHH, and THE BAUCE for the exclusive
Lil' Wayne: Prom Queen (Video)
this vid is actually quite dope. I'm 'slightly' interested in "Rebirth" since Prom Queen has 'slightly' grown on me.
props to weezy
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Tom Gist: Dear Killa
Tom Gist explains the situation with Killa since the Public Enemy #1 mixtape. Gist is actually one of the best spitters around right now, and Cam's cosign could really help him.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Jim Jones: Na Na NaNa Na Na
x
I shudder typing the title to this track, but it actually isnt that bad. Props to OS for the exclusive
I shudder typing the title to this track, but it actually isnt that bad. Props to OS for the exclusive
Cam'ron Covers True Magazine + Video Interview
YES, the same True Magazine that spawned the legendary Rick Ross Interview last year
Cam speaks on the Dipset situation, and his "To Catch A Predator" show that was supposed to come out around a year or two ago.
Rick Ross in the studio with Daz Dillinger
Ross teams up with West Coast's finest producer....for "Deeper Than Rap"? maybe. Apologies to those who cant handle the magnificence of Ross without a shirt
Shout's to DJ Smallz (vlog)
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Street Fighter Stupidity!!!
LMAO more Street Fighter Stupidity from the old Animated series that used to air on USA. Now i will admit, that as a shorty I thought the show was the absolute shit, but now....wow.
LOL @ Fei Long's kick bodying all those barrels, and the sheer WTF factor of Dee Jay PUSHING Zangief with a iron slab
GLC + Kanye work on "Money, Hoes, Cars, Clothes"
Off of GLC's "Love, Life, Loyalty" coming this summer
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