Thursday, July 29, 2010

Ambitious Girl

Wale drops something smooth and soothing for your morning. Something for the ambitious women out there. Download: Wale - Ambitious Girl
shoutouts to 2dopeboyz

this is my friend Paige. I've always thought this was a dope pic. Follow her: @PaigeMeee09 on twitter.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

A Capella Flow

Lost In This World & Chain Heavy

My Mama's Boyfriend

I found 2:14-17 hilarious. But you could tell what kind of crowd he was in front in. They didn't get the joke!

shoutouts to 2dopeboyz

Kanye dropped by the facebook offices and spit some new verses from Good Ass Job a capella. Outrageous. FB had their own little Def Poetry Jam going. I'm not mad. Words cannot express how anxious I am for this album. We got old Ye back.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Honorable Mentions 13

Angels & 4am & Dilla

{Angel's Lyrics}

When Angels

Dance over you

I see them

You're unaware

Their even there

Cause

You're sleeping

It's cause I sing this lullaby for you

It's something that Angels cry to

I got something to sleep to

Something to dream to

And I'll sing it every night

Until you close your eyes

And let their wings take you on a flight

I got something to dream to.

I got something to dream to.

Friday, July 23, 2010

The Ills of Hip-Hop

Dope interview from Kid Cudi back in August of 2009. He drops some real science.

Whooooo! (rozay voice)

I don't even play games and this made me say Ooo...

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Vs.

Alright, I got two videos for ya'll to peep. Comments after

MTV Shows

video looks like it might be cool, but it's like reading a book and then seeing the movie of the book. It totally messes up the visuals I initially had for this song. I really hope the director takes the video in a different direction for the last 2 minutes of "Fancy" because, to me, that's the more important and beautiful part of the song.

Ps- why is T.I. trying to sound so articulate? Are you trying to tell us that all you did was read while on the box? #sweet.

No features? Cool! Some Illmatic type. I can respect him for trying to stand on his own two and show that he can actually hold listeners attention for 14, 15 songs, just him. And is it just me or did he fire shots? I could be making something out of nothing, but TML had some of the hottest rappers in the game featured. Coincidence? #PowPow

Someone tell Maliah I'm On Fire

Ms. Maliah Michel

Other than the fact I wanted to put some sweet eye candy on the blog, I wanted you guys to read a comment someone made on a post from 2DopeBoyz that featured Michel. I found it hilarious and quite insightful.

"actually she strips to make her cash along with modeling.. aint nothin wrong wit it.. not everyone’s a Rhode’s scholar or has the patience to sit at a desk everyday..as long as she gets checks written to her she got a rite to do ehat she wants..

im tired of these self-rightous ppl putting others down for what they do..let em live..it aint like she doin porno..but we all watch that stuff anyway so someone gotta act in it..rite?

shience said this on July 20th, 2010 at 12:36 pm"

Friday, July 16, 2010

Thursday, July 15, 2010

'Fancy' Was An Industry Slore

The history of "Fancy" from Thank Me Later...

MTV Shows

shoutouts to ExclusivesZone

3 Stacks was supposed to be on there??? OMG! I woulda waited for it.

Honorable Mentions (Drake Edition)

Rich Boy ft. Drake & Lloyd - To The Floor

Drake - Do It All

Drake - Paris Morton Music

Hip-Hop Hysteria.

shoutouts to WorldStarHipHop

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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Out My Mind, Just In Time

I'm a recovering undercover over-lover

Recovering from a Love I can't get over

Recovering undercover over-lover

And now my common law lover thinks he wants another

And I'd lie for you

I'd cry for you

'An pop for you

'An break for you

'An hate for you

'An hate you too, if you want me to

Ooo

I'd pray for you

Croche for you

Make it from scratch for you

Leave off the latch for you

Go to the store for you

Do it some'more for you

Do what you want me to

Guess I'm a fool for you

I'm a recovering undercover over-lover

Recovering from a Love I can't get over

Recovering undercover over-lover

And now my common law lover thinks he wants another

And I'd lie for you

I'd cry for you

'An pop for you

'An break for you

'An hate for you

And I'll hate you too, if you want me to

I gotta do

My love for you

Chopped & Screwed for you

Paint it red for you

It's true, it's true

Poor Badu

Thought I was thru witchu'

Guess I'm a fool for you.

lyrics by Erykah Badu

"Out My Mind, Just In Time"

New Amerykah Part 2 Return of the Ankh

Monday, July 12, 2010

Ready To Die

shoutouts to 2DopeBoyz

I can't wait for this project, Death of a Pop Star from David Banner and 9th Wonder. Honestly, this is my most anticipated record of the summer. i need a release date.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Saturday Smooth Session

Smooth you're Saturday night on out with this if you're staying in.

I'll replay when I get back in..

Download: Jay-Z - Maybe

shoutouts to PleaseDontStare

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Honorable Mentions 12

This is a special Honorable Mentions post because today, I only want to focus on Rick Ross' third installment of Maybach Music produced by The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. And what a magnificent job The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. league did with this elaborate auditory imagery of the extravagant lifestyle of the rich and famous. This song is amazing. It paints the most vivid and luxurious picture of a lifestyle Ross is trying to portray and deliver, ultimately with his impending Teflon Don. Ross has always been one to lavishly spit about the lavish and expensive lifestyle of the moneyed and wealthy, by ways of the dope game. But with this, Rose Cuervo and his League stepped the good life up, yet another level with the help of unsuspected friends. It opens, and that it does, with a twinkle and a beautiful orchestration unfolding into a dramatic and powerful outburst brought in by the tightest snare and kick. The storm soon calms. And we are welcomed in by TIP with the words, "My Garage Is Flawless, Under A Hundred 'Thou 'Aint Allowed." He southern charms his way through his verse effortlessly. Talk of cloud-white automobiles, promiscuous women, and Waldolf Historians. After, an unexpected yet familiar voice presents us with a classy chorus delivered on a silver platter. Oo, Ms. Badu. When I first saw that she was going to be on this song, my heart leaped. I'm glad she's there.

We're taken upstairs by the rap veteran, "J-A-D-A (kiss)Muah!" Other than the fact that he could deliver a nice verse, Kiss' appearance kind of shocked me and then made me even question his attendance. I don't know, I just don't think Jadakiss has a Maybach honestly. But if Rich threw him on for lyricism's sake, then sure. But don't get me wrong now, he does spit. Kiss does his thing and then hands the ball right back to Erykah who then passes the rock to the Boss bringing up the rear.

But, of course they had to change keys for Roz

ay! The track gets darker as he asks for a cigar. He comes alive like a moth in the summer time. He brings us to the gorgeous pool outback chronologically taking us through his rise to power starting with the work but no pot to piss in. That was a great line if you think about it. Ross has undeniable ability to describe and rhyme. He makes it look so good! Pause. The beat breaks and falls into pieces as he reflects on his parents and their lack of substantive work. But it's black cards from here on out! A smooth finish after the signature 'Maybach Music' tag melodically rings and the boss throws his final "Rozay" slogan in to seal it closed. Classic.

Download: Rick Ross - Maybach Music III featuring T.I., Jadakiss, & Erykah Badu

shoutouts to 2DopeBoyz

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

11 O'clock Leak

Here's an interlude of sorts paying homage to one of my favorite duos, Outkast. I experimented again with "Jazze Belle" from the ATLiens album, possibly my favorite album from the Atlanta innovators.