Jay-z – Jockin’ Jay-z (Produced by Kanye West)
I guess you can say I’m on some different shit this week. Seeing that the past Chick of the Week blogs have been petite model type chicks, I’m back at you with a blog on Santogold. There’s something about Santi. Click the link below for more pics and info.
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During a time when Southern MC’s are often stereotyped as materialistic artists who aren’t focused on the art of hip hop, comes Jay Electronica hailing from New Orleans. Jay Electronica, who developed his rap name from his influence from heavy synthisized music; is a sophisticated emcee who not only raps, he also produces. He is responsible for producing “Queens Get The Money”, the opening track off of Nas’ (who also co-signed Jay Electronica as a great upcoming artist) latest effort Untitled. He also produced tracks off his underground album What the F*ck is a Jay Electronica.
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The Rock the Bells concert took place on August 9th in San Bernardino, CA at the Glen Helen Pavilion. Despite the heat, it was an amazing show and definitely worth it. Peep the full story to get a breakdown of the acts.
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The highly anticipated Hot Boys reunion is no longer a rumor. The Hot Boys (minus Turk) are back with their first recorded track in years titled “If I Ain’t a Hot Boy”. No word if this is a single for an upcoming album or whatnot, but hearing Juvi, BG, and Weezy on a new song reminded me a lot of the old Ca$h Money days.
It’s a sad weekend in black entertainment with the death of Bernie Mac, and now legendary singer Isaac Hayes. Isaac Hayes has passed away at age 65 due to unknown causes. Earlier today, Hayes wife found him laying near a treadmill and was immediately taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Hayes is well known for creating numerous soul albums, the theme to Shaft (which he also wrote and produced the soundtrack), and his character as The Chef on the animated series “South Park”. Isaac Hayes has made various appearances in films and TV shows ranging from “Hustle & Flow” to “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”. His music has been sampled by hip hop artists such as Notorious BIG “Warning”, Wu-Tang Clan on “I Can’t Goto Sleep”, and Ludacris on “Southern Fried Intro”. I send out my condolences to the Hayes family.
One of the most popular black comedians has passed today due to pneumonia brought on by sarcoidosis. Mac was in critical condition since August 1st, and failed to recover from his condition. Bernie Mac’s made appearances in numerous films ranging from Friday to Transformers, and he had his own sitcom “The Bernie Mac” show. He was also considered the highlight of the “Kings of Comedy” tour which featured fellow comedians Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, and D.L. Hughley. Bernie Mac passed this morning at the age of 50. Rest in peace to one of the most unforgettable and funny black entertainers. My condolences go to his fam.
U-N-I is nominated for an award for Best Breakout LA Artist for their joint “Beautiful Day” at this years VMA’s. They definitely deserve it for this track. I’ll let the music do the talkin.
Hit the stash for the blog I wrote on U-N-I.
This was my joint when I was a young one! If you from the West, then you definitely was up on this track. It’s crazy how the summer is almost over and it still doesn’t feel like it. Maybe its just me? But peep the vid!
Dove Shack – Summertime in the LBC
I’m a day late on updating my joints, but what can I say I had to handle some biz. Here’s some new tracks that just hit the net. Peep em!
Ludacris & TI – Wish You Would
The two ATLiens reconciled their differences to bring you this track. Similar to Nas and Jay, these two both took blatant shots at each other on wax (and kept it on wax), but later on set aside their issues and make music. This will be featured on Ludacris’ new album Theatre of the Mind in stores Oct. 21st and it is produced by DJ Toomp.
Ludacris & TI – Wish You Would
The Game – Superman
New track from The Game produced by Just Blaze off of You Know What It Is Vol. 5 (unfortunately it won’t appear on L.A.X.).
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