Mixtape Madness: AZ – Niggas 4 Life

3 08 2008

Brooklyn MC AZ teams up with Hot97’s DJ Absolut with his new mixtape N4L (Niggas 4 Life). The title and content was heavily inspired by Nas’ Untilted album and Nigger mixtape, and NWA’s album Niggaz4Life. AZ is one of hip hop’s most underrated artists and this mixtape is definitely worth checkin out. Check the link below to get it.
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Takin’ Em Back! – 8/1

1 08 2008

Seeing that it’s the August 1st it’s only right that I post this. This was the shit! Bone Thugs is definitely one of the best rap groups to ever do it.

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – First of the Month





Dope or Nope 8/1: New Ludacris Single!

1 08 2008

Ludacris feat. Chris Brown & Sean Garrett – What Them Girls Like

First single off the forthcoming Theater of the Mind album from Ludacris. The joint features Chris Brown & Sean Garrett and was produced by Rodney Jerkins aka Darkchild. Typical first single to get the ladies ears open. Theater of the Mind drops Oct. 21st. Also get your copy of Luda’s Gangsta Grillz mixtape from The Stash! Check the link!





Takin’ Em Back! – 07/31

1 08 2008

The only way to sum this up is classic! From the video, to the beat, to Inspecktah Deck’s unforgettable opening verse, everything about it is timeless.

Wu-Tang Clan – Triumph

…need I say more?





Dope or Nope 7/31: New Maino – Hi Hater Remix

1 08 2008

Maino feat. Swizz Beatz, Fab, Plies, Jadakiss and T.I. – Hi Hater (Remix)


You can’t deny this hook is catchy as hell. Fab goes in on this remix! Check the link below to listen/download.





News: Ludacris Gets Political and Gets Denounced, Jay-z Dismisses Timbaland Album Rumor

31 07 2008

Ludacris drops “Politics (Obama is Here)”


Earlier this week, Ludacris dropped his highly-anticipated Gangsta Grillz Mixtape titled “The Preview” (check The Stash to get your copy). On there is a freestyle over Young Buck’s “Get Buck” titled “Politics”; an ode to presidential candidate Barack Obama. Luda (who as announced as a Barack supporter in 2006) shows support for Barack and his campaign, but apparently, not all support is good support. Politicians feel Ludacris’ lyrics about Hilary Clinton, Jesse Jackson, Sen. McCain, and Bush were offensive. Here’s some lines he drops:

“Said I handled his biz and I’m one of his favorite rappers
Well give Luda a special pardon if I’m ever in the slammer
Better yet put him in office, make me your vice president
Hillary hated on you, so that b**ch is irrelevant
Jesse talking slick and apologizing for what?
if you said it then you meant it how you want it have a gut!
and all you other politicians trying to hate on my man,
watch us win a majority vote in every state on my man
you can’t stop what’s bout to happen, we bout to make history
the first black president is destined and it’s meant to be
the threats ain’t fazing us, the nooses or the jokes
so get off your ass, black people, it’s time to get out and vote!
paint the White House black and I’m sure that’s got ’em terrified
McCain don’t belong in ANY chair unless he’s paralyzed
Yeah I said it cause Bush is mentally handicapped
Ball up all of his speeches and I throw em like candy wrap
cause what you talking I hear nothing even relevant
and you the worst of all 43 presidents
get out and vote or the end will be near
the world is ready for change because Obama is here!”

The Obama support from hip hop is great, but I can see why this would give off the wrong impression. I can definitely see oppressors using this against Barack. Barack Obama’s camp has denounced this song and said Ludacris should be ashamed of these lyrics. I find it funny that politicians are listenin to Gangsta Grillz mixtapes.

Jay-z Denies Rumor of a Fully-Produced Timbaland Album

Recently Timbaland spoke about thoroughly producing an album for Jay-z with an “international” sound and how he’s even using bagpipes in the production. The rumor generated some hype since Jay and Timbo showed some good chemistry with tracks like “Big Pimpin”, “The Bounce” and “Dirt Off Your Shoulders”. Jay denied the rumors about the project saying “You know I love Timbaland, he is like a brother to me, but until the music is done it’s premature,” Jay told Rolling Stone. “I’m a person that works off music.” Jay-z also talked about how he decides how production will be handled based off who brings the best music. He stated “If Timbaland makes 10 great tracks then he produces the album,”. “If Kanye West makes 10 great tracks then he produces the album; if he makes three, I’ll take three. I let the music dictate the direction.”
I was a little skeptical on the project myself. Three to four tracks per album is always good, but I don’t know if those two possess the same chemistry that JT and Missy share with Timbaland to make a fully hot album. The two are masters at what they do, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll work.





Seeing is Believing 7/30: New Big Boi Video

31 07 2008

Big Boi feat. Mary J. Blige – Somethin’s Gotta Give

The second single off Sir Luscious Left Foot, Big Boi’s solo album due out in the Fall. A substansial follow up to “Royal Flush”.





Dope or Nope 7/29: New Young Jeezy Put On Remix

30 07 2008

It’s been a slow day in hip hop. Wasn’t shit shakin but LA (if you’re out in SoCal you definitely felt that random ass earthquake). The remix to Put On, Young Jeezy’s first single off of The Recession has hit the net. It features none other than Jay-z and you know ya boy Hov kills it. Im feelin this one, click the link below to peep it. The Recession due out September 2nd.





Seeing is Believing 7/28: New Lil’ Wayne & Snoop Dogg Vids

28 07 2008

Lil’ Wayne feat. T. Pain & Mack Maine – Got Money

Third single off of the approaching double platinum Carter III. The vid reminds me of “Inside Man”. The album verson just features Weezy and T-Pain who also have an album dropping together titled He Rap He Sing. The album is due out later this year or early ’09.

Snoop Dogg – Those Girlz

One of my favorite tracks off of Ego Trippin’. The chicks in the video are bangin!





Mixtape Madness: Ludacris – The Preview

28 07 2008

The higly anticipated Gangsta Grillz mixtape from Ludacris is finally here! Even if you ain’t up on the mixtape scene, you know Gangsta Grillz mixtapes usually bring out the best of rap artists. I haven’t had a chance to peep it yet but I guarentee its hot. His new album Theatre of the Mind is due out Oct. 21st. Click the link below to download the mixtape. Read the rest of this entry »