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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Trophies by Drake
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Pew Pew Pew by Run The Jewels
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Piru Blues by Lupe Fiasco
Lupe releases a heartfelt song right on Christmas Day. Over a somber, piano laced production by DJ Simonsayz Mr. Fiasco paints a picture of love and war, dopeness!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Twerk Season by 2Chainz
Friday, December 20, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
The Devil Is A Lie by Rick Ross
My God...this track is a certified banger. Rozay's and Hov's lyrics are on point over this KE on the Track production. This got me even more hype for Mastermind, dopeness!
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Satellite Flights by Kid Cudi
Monday, December 16, 2013
No Option by Kid Ink
Friday, December 13, 2013
Alert by Hit Boy
Drunk In Love by Beyonce
Update: Video
Celebrating Life by Rockie Fresh
Thursday, December 12, 2013
New Leaders by Talib Kweli
Monday, December 9, 2013
Running Out Of Money by Young Scooter
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Throwback Thursday: Shook Ones II by Mobb Deep
Stunt by Attitude
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
H Town Legend by Chamillionaire
Cham unleashes a southern banger showing off his lyrical prowess, dopeness!
Monday, December 2, 2013
Think About It by K Camp
Day 1 by Future
Sunday, December 1, 2013
La La La by Dorrough
Friday, November 29, 2013
2 Presidents by Kendrick Lamar and YG Hootie
Mention Me by Gucci Mane
Monday, November 25, 2013
Ride Wit Me by Trae Tha Truth
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Kilmer by Chevy Woods
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Clockwork by Fredo Santana
Vulnerable by Tinashe
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Danny Glover by Young Thug
Friday, November 15, 2013
Rising by Unknown Error
Know Bout Me by Timbaland
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Benihana by Jeezy
Throwback Thursday: 99 Problems by Jay Z
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Just Do It by Kid Ink
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Foul Play by Jeezy
Monday, November 11, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
Album Review: Marshall Mathers LP 2 by Eminem
I'm finally getting to write a review on Eminem's 8th solo
album. Eminem was one of the first rappers I ever listened too, and he made
fall in love with hiphop. The way he uses imagery to tell stories and show off
his lyrical prowess really makes him one of the best rappers ever. MMLP 2 definitely
does have a mainstream sound to it. It shows Eminem trying out new things, and
revisiting old memories.
The first
song, Bad Guy, shows Shady playing as the younger brother of Stan. The guy who
was obsessed with Eminem, which drove him to kill himself and his girlfriend? Ya,
Eminem masterfully tells the story of Matthew taking revenge on Eminem for the
death of Stan. The last verse of the song is probably one of the best Eminem
verses ever.
Skipping to
Rhyme Or Reason, this track shows Eminem spitting amazing wordplay and
multisyllabic patterns over a Rick Rubin produced instrumental. I love the
sample of using Time Of The Season by The Zombies. Classic rock samples are
dope! Eminem even goes after his father on this song.
So Much
Better is a song that flips the beat from Criminal, which was on MMLP. Eminem
compares the rap game to a woman who is cheating on him with other artists.
Above and beyond wordplay, as usual.
The song in
the Call of Duty trailers, Survival, is a braggadocios song from Mr. Mathers.
Liz Rodrigues contributes a haunting hook, which really complements Eminem’s
fast flow.
Legacy
shows Eminem reminiscing about his past thoughts and accepting that he is great
at what he does. Each verse represents a different part of Eminem’s childhood
and teenage life, with the last verse reflecting his present life. He also uses
the same rhyme pattern throughout the song. The message of this song is
basically the epitomy of the MMLP2. Amazing.
Asshole is
an extremely sarcastic song. Em basically talks about how much hate receives,
and how some people still consider him an “asshole”. Over a very synth driven
instrumental from Alex Da Kid, Em absolutely destroys the beat.
If you
watch college football, then chances you have heard this song many times. This
has Rick Rubin written all over the beat, because of that throwback feel. The
Billy Squier sample is on point, and Eminem goes “Berzerk”.
And now we
finally come to the best track on the whole album: Rap God. Whether Em thinks
of himself as a God or not, this song goes off! With probably a gajillion
hiphop references, from Busta Rhymes’s New School rap group to the Ray J and
Fabo beef, this song has everything. Another mainstream-type of beat.
Brainless
is another song that has vintage Slim to it. He covers how he was bullied in
high school. This song definitely has a scary vibe to it with all the serial
killer references. Marshall also adds a lot of dark humor with this track.
Stronger
Than I Was was a weird track when I first heard it. I mean Eminem is singing
like 2/3rd’s of the song. It might be weird, but this song is
actually a response to Em;s violent tirade “Kim” which was on the MMLP. This
song is written from Kim Mather’s perspective. This song has a cool meaning,
but I’m really into all the singing.
The Monster
is obviously the radio hit of the album, because of the RiRi hook. This is a
very emotional, and personal track from Em.
So Far is
another Rick Rubin produced track that uses a classic rock sample. This time
around, Life’s Been Good by Joe Walsh is the sample. Eminem talks about how he
will never forget his roots in Detroit. He honestly sounds really old when
starts talking about how he doesn’t know how to use Facebook and smartphones.
It makes me chuckle every time I hear those lines.
Finally we
hear a collab between Kendrick and Eminem. This song is the second song on this
album that personifies hiphop as a woman. The sample is Game Of Love by Wayne
Fontana and The Mindbenders. This song is one of those feel-good songs. Amazing
verses from both kings of hiphop.
Headlights
is an unexpected apology to his mother, Debbie Mathers. All those horrific
things Marshall said to his mother in many songs are all wiped out with
hearfelt song.
What a
finale to a great album. Eminem trades lines with his alter ego, Slim Shady on
this nightmarish track. He takes out many people in Shady fashion. This song is
also the return of violent fantasies that Marshall is known for.
In the end,
Eminem still shows that he is one of the best rappers. This album received a
lot of criticism because it too mainstream, and it is his most mainstream album
sonically, but being mainstream doesn’t mean it is bad. The Marshall Mathers LP
2 is truly an amazing album, and it shows that Eminem is here to stay. (4 out
of 5 stars)
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Throwback Thursday: Lose Yourself by Eminem
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Thank You by Busta Rhymes
Monday, November 4, 2013
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Warriors by MIA
Friday, November 1, 2013
Moonshine by Alarmin
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Jealous by Fredo Santana
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Feelings by Chinx
Monday, October 28, 2013
Lebron James by Yo Gotti
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Throwback Thursday: We Takin Over by DJ Khaled
Worldstar by Childish Gambino
Monday, October 21, 2013
3005 by Childish Gambino
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Throwback Thursday: Stuntin Like My Daddy by Lil Wayne
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
You Dont Want These Problems by DJ Khaled
Monday, October 14, 2013
Old School Love by Lupe Fiasco
Rap God by Eminem
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Terrible Things by Facesplit (Bratkilla Remix)
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Throwback Thursday: Bad Boys For Life by Diddy
Monday, October 7, 2013
Maison Margiela by Future
Cookie by R Kelly
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Album Review: My Name Is My Name by Pusha T
Technically
this is Pusha's debut album, but he is far from being called a rookie in the
rap game. In my opinion, he is extremely underrated, and I'm hoping this album
goes to number 1 on the Billboards. He definitely deserves more recognition,
especially with an album like this. His lyricism is outstanding, and the
producers on this album did an amazing job.
Damn! The
intro to this album is probably one of the best intros I have heard in a while.
King Push really sets the tone of the whole album. Pusha claims “If it’s my
reign, then it’s my shower”, which is probably the dopest line in the song.
Pusha destroyed this song, and that is all I can say.
Numbers On
The Boards is a perfect beat made by Mr. West and Don Cannon. It is such a
simple beat, but Pusha shows off his boastful lyricism. Another ambient track
on this LP, which we’ll hear a lot of throughout the album.
Pusha aint
afraid to talk about his drug dealing past, and Sweet Serenade sure shows it
off. Over a cinematic instrumental from Swizz Beatz, Pusha tells us why real g’s
move in silence. Also this song shows why Chris Brown needs to stick to hooks.
The hook on this song really complements Pusha’s verses. Pure greatness right
here.
Hold On is
like a street ballad. Pusha, Kanye harmonizing, and damn does Rozay deliver,
really makes a perfect song. This song is heartfelt, but at the same time gritty.
What Ross says in his verse, really shows the thesis of this song, “If you slip
and you fall I got you my nigga, hold on”. The feels…
The next
song, Suicide, shows how Pusha still got block ties. Skateboard P provides a
very bouncy beat, and Pusha goes to work. This song is also kind of a Re-Up
Gang reunion, because of Ab-liva’s simple, but effective verse.
40 Acres is
another emotional song, because it describes Pusha’s childhood. The Dream
provides an ambient beat, as well as a hook. The one thing I noticed with this
song is the extreme change in the beat when the hook changes to the verses.
King Push shows off his storytelling skills.
No Regrets,
in my opinion, is the anthem of the album. My Name Is My Name is all about
Pusha reminiscing on his past life, but he on this song he shows he has “No Regrets”.
Solid hook from Kevin Cossom, and Jeezy’s verse adds a lot of color to this
banger.
Let Me Love
You talks about Pusha cheating on his girl. Kelly Rowland plays the part of the
“side chick”. Another song where Pusha shows off his versatility in the rap
game. He even pays homage to Ma$e with a verse that sounds exactly like Ma$e’s
voice. That beat is really infectious, as well.
Who I Am is
Pusha’s statement to be dope forever…literally. Another drug reference right
there. Fellow GOOD Music labelmates, 2Chainz and Mr. Finally Famous, provide
braggadocios verses.
Nosestalgia
is another amazing storytelling song. Pusha talks about his drug dealing past,
while Kendrick provides a really dark verse talking about his father’s drug
addiction. Some say the Kendrick verse is better than the “Control” verse. That
may be very true, because the verse is magnificent.
Another
dark song produced by Kanye. Pain shows that Future doesn’t only do club songs.
This song was actually leaked a long time ago, but it still goes hard.
Sorry Nigga,
I’m Tryna Come Home, S.N.I.T.C.H, is about exactly what the acronym says. No
one likes a snitch, but Pharrell’s character is trying to get out, so he will
snitch on Pusha’s character. The Neptunes provide a very bluesy beat, and even
Pharrell’s hook sounds like an old school soul singer.
This album
is a masterpiece. That is all I can say. With amazing production and lyricism,
Pusha really outdid himself on this LP.
(5 out of 5 stars)
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Go Hard by Da Mafia 6ix
Monday, September 30, 2013
The Future For Us by Aria
http://ariaofficial.bandcamp.com
Dope song from one of my friends. Got some experimental dubstep up in here, dopeness!
Dope song from one of my friends. Got some experimental dubstep up in here, dopeness!
Beneath The Fold by Mydas
Saturday, September 28, 2013
I'm Leanin by Meek Mills
Friday, September 27, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Throwback Thursday: Hot In Herre by Nelly
Banger by Schoolboy Q
Monday, September 23, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Album Review: Nothing Was The Same by Drake
Drizzy
returns with a mix of rapping and singing 2 years after Take Care. When I first
heard Nothing Was The Same, I thought it was alright. But after continuously hearing
this album, I realized Drake had a dope album on his hands. I felt the same way
with this album as I did with Yeezus. NWTS felt really unique, and takes time
to get into it.
Starting
with Tuscan Leather, the intro track, Drake shows how he could “rap for an hour
on this beat”. 40, OVO’s in house producer, samples 3 different Whitney Houston
songs, and Drake goes to work. 6 minutes of raw hiphop and no hook? It is the
purest form of hiphop right here.
Furthest
Thing shows Drizzy’s singing skills, and shows some aggressive rapping, which
heard throughout the whole album. Drake also shows that he is not perfect, the “furthest
thing from perfect”. Not many rappers will show weaknesses, but Drake did with
this song and I applaud him.
Started
From The Bottom was the banger of the album. Everyone was claiming that they
came from the dirt after listening to this song. This song got really annoying
after a while, but the beat still goes in today. Drake again showing an aggressive
side in this song.
Wu-Tang
Forever is kind of an odd song because it has nothing to do with Wu-Tang, besides
the sample. This song still doesn’t make sense to me, because even the verses don’t
match up. The first one he talks about a woman in his life, and the second is
about his enemies. Moving on…
The next
song, Own It, is about is love for a certain woman. This song seems like a typical
Drake-esque song. Again, some aggressive qualities come out when he says, “Niggas
talk more than bitches these days”. This is definitely apparent a lot these
days, so props to Drake for callin them out.
Worst Behavior
is definitely my favorite song on the album. This song showcases how he “started
from the bottom”. That DJ Dahi beat never gets old, and the hook never fails to
get me hype. This banger is definitely the most aggressive song on the album.
From Time
features Jhene Aiko, and is a general breakup song. The instrumental is very
minimalistic, and Drake’s lyricism is on point. It is simple, but good.
Hold On, We’re
Going Home definitely has that MJ vibe to it. It features the newest signee to
OVO Sound, Majid Jordan, which is actually a 2 person group. One does
production, while the other sings. This is just a feel good song. It is in the
same lane as Get Lucky by Daft Punk.
The HudMo
produced track, Connect, definitely has more electric type of sound. Also Drake
shows his H-Town knowledge with using the term Swangin on the hook, and using a
sample from Swang by Trae and Fat Pat. This song is about a on and off
relationship with a woman.
The
Language is the typical boastful rap song. Boi-ida production is very
minimalistic, and Drake uses the flow from Versace by Migos on this song.
305 To My
City features Detail from YMCMB, and talks about all those women who grind hard
for the mula. He wants them to “shine on them hoes”.
The next
song, Too Much, is a very personal song for Drizzy, because he talks about what
is going on in his family. Sampha contributes amazing vocals, and I love when
the beat drops and Drake starts rapping.
Pound
Cake/Paris Morten Music 2 is probably one of the most anticipated songs on
NWTS, because of Hov. Drake and Jay trade verses over a Boi-ida production.
That is all you need.
Come Thru
is another love song for a past woman that Drake dated. The coolest part of the
song is that beat breakdown on the back half of the song. It is still a solid
song.
The last
song, but not the least, is All Me. It features Tity Boi and Mr. Finally Famous.
The Key Wane beat is bass heavy, and all the rappers on here got pretty
aggressive flows. Major respect for the Aziz Ansari intro.
Overall
this album is dope, but not Drake’s best work. NWTS shows that Drake will
always mix it up with singing and aggressive rapping. This album definitely showed
a tougher side to Drizzy Drake. (4 out of 5 stars)
Friday, September 20, 2013
TKO by Justin Timberlake
King Shit by Yo Gotti
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Throwback Thursday: Forever by Drake
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Checc Me Out by Nipsey Hussle
Monday, September 16, 2013
Nose-talgia by Pusha T
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Block Rocka by Mantis
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Throwback Thursday: Hustlin by Rick Ross
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Fire by Bun B
Monday, September 9, 2013
Machine Gun by Chase & Status
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Julius Caesar by French Montana
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Warning You by 50 Cent
Throwback Thursday: Tha Crossroads by The Bone Thugs N Harmony
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Engine 25 by JPhelpz
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Throwback Thursday: In Da Club by 50 Cent
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Sweet Serenade by Pusha T
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Bezerk by Eminem
Monday, August 26, 2013
Netflix by 2Chainz
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
Look What I Got On by Wiz Khalifa
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Throwback Thursday: Hit Em Up by Tupac Shakur
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
The Woods by Juicy J
Monday, August 19, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
SLR 3 by Lupe Fiasco
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Ghetto by August Alsina
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Throwback Thursday: Stan by Eminem
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Survival by Eminem
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