Jay-Z Ft Alicia Keys- Empire State of Mind(Video)

This is one of the dopest videos ive seen in a while. Why? Because I LOVE black and white filming and whatnot. Its so classic. Great look on the wardrobe and locations!! Makes me want to be from NY lol. Here it is!!

SO what is hip-hop and "hiphop"(Unity or Separation)

I hear this all the time and even though I am a fan of ALL DOPE MUSIC, I wanted to get your opinion on this situation. So has hip-hop become totally separate beyond the means of genres and such categories or has it become a societal change within the hip-hop community? Is there UNITY? Or are there really different means of what hip-hop is?
Ya know what I think?

I think that I cant help but like that one song that I feel bad about liking because I know how truly stupid or irrelevant it is compared to the other dope music I listen to. BUT I have come to a conclusion that I am finally willing to accept. I love ALL music as long as it’s good TO ME. =) So next time you see me bumpin’ to some Soulja Boy or Drake and the next moment in a trance of deep thought thinking through the rhymes of Lupe Fiasco or MF Doom....remember, that good music is good music. What makes a certain song good may be different than what makes another song good. =) Just something to think about. Seriously? All my hip hoppers or just plain music lovers what do you think? Should Gucci Mane be allowed to say he is in the hip-hop genre? or should he be in that nook of southern rappers that automatically get the rep of having the club bangers and a lot of mixtapes? I think you get my drift here. Which is it? =) Unity or separation?

IMM BACCKKKK....again lol

=)
Hey ya pal! =)

Bryan J

So...as most know...im always on the hunt for new music. If its hiphop, rock, pop, it really doesnt matter to me, as long as i like it. I came upon an up and coming RnB artist, Bryan J, whos signed to Redzone Ent(Tricky Stewart), and i  have to say...i like him and his music. His Tricky Stewart("Umbrella", "Single Ladies" "So Good") produced single "Like I'm Obama" has gotten some buzz and well...it should. Its a banger and before you go undermining the music and thinking hes trying to get some hype off using Obama....just stop for a second. The record is about him wanting a girl to trust him, like most people trust Obama. So put the negativity away and listen! and you know you're going to wanna move ya feet and bop your head so just do it. They say everyday a star is born and if this is true, we have room for one more right? So help Bryan J to the top. =) Hes dope. Get it? Got it? Fresh. =)
 "You can trust me like im Obama, lil mama"...you gotta admit its a fun song lol


youtube.com/user/bryanjmusic
twitter.com/bryanjmusic
www.myspace.com/bryanjonline

Back from my High Atus

BACK FROM MY HIGH ATUS...How fitting for my situation right(no pun intended)? lol. anyway..
Lets keep with the real hiphop today shall we? I have another rapper for you to check out and if you checked out Versis(in the post before) once again you will not be dissapointed...that is...if you like good music. Jay Diction. I would just leave you with that name but lets go further. His latest mixtape/album "Back from My High Atus" is perfect for the car, ipod, well its safe to say wherever and whenever.With a fitting old school vibe with songs like "Light it Up" and  and reference to the present with his lyrics over "Stay Up" a cut by 88 Keys, this album is pretty versatile. Bottomline is if you were to mix simplicity and skill, roll it up with dopeness and light it with the flames of hiphop, you would have Jay Diction "Back from My High Atus." These Days, its hard to find something like this so please dont sleep, just go download it...now. Theres only One Way to Go for this rapper and thats UP, literally. So Stay up, Keep on, and...go download it...now. Get it? Got it? Fresh. =)

For more info:
www.myspace.com/jdiction
Download mixtape here:
sevenday.bandcamp.com/

So they say...

So they say...that hiphop or atleast real hiphop is gone...? I disagree. Its not gone, its just not as easy to find as the sounds taking up airwaves on the radio. Anyway, one word/one name: Versis. Everyone knows im big on underground music and this is no different, what can i say, his music is DOPE. His EP, "Synergy" produced by Lucid and scratched by DJ Foci has some of the best music i've heard in a while. And thats saying a lot considering im adding all kinds of different music to my ipod on a daily basis, but i always listen to Synergy, a daily ritual if you will. Now, why would i do this? Ill tell you why, because its simply Fresh. When i need a moment with No Stress i Take 5 and listen. While most rappers have Dreams of being fully emerged in that Mob Mentality, Watchout! This guy is the truth and definitely Never to be Slept On, so Say Goodbye to the norm for a second and listen to Versis. Lyrical essence+dope beats=WORTH YOUR TIME  No seriously, do it. Get it? Got it? Fresh. =)This one gets 2 thumbs up and 5 mics.

Did i mention he just graduated Highschool?You wouldnt even know it would you? But dont sweat the teqnique He keeps it fresh yes, and no less.

Download EP and for more info hit up

www.versismusic.com/

www.myspace.com/therealversis
And also hit up DJ Foci and Lucid, you can't deny they are dope too.

djfoci.com/

www.myspace.com/thisislucid

Mr. Hudson- White Lies

Mr Hudson - White Lies from MrHudson on Vimeo.
I am a certified Mr. Hudson fan and cannot WAIT until "Straight No Chaser" album is out =) lets go!

Ipod Nano-5th Generation

This is the new Ipod Nano 5th generation, equipped with a video recorder,mic and speaker...eh..eh...if you have a camera phone and a digital camera this might not be that cool to you...but in stores today. Indulge if you will =)

Kid Cudi-Day N Night(Crookers Remix)(Unreleased Video)

This video was shot by BBGUN...on a $250 budget...hmm...

SHINOBI NINJA!!

Lets do a quick game of word association. You ready? Set? GO Shinobi Ninja!...hmm...Run DMC, Rage Against the Machine, Beastie Boys, Ninjasonik, DOPE, ROCK, New York swag..the future of hiprock?...yes yes indeed. All of those words associated with Brooklyn Rock/Hip-Hope/Dope group "Shinobi Ninja" are true.

You already know me and my random music rants, i stumbled across this group on twitter and let my fingers do the rest. As i visited their page i see the words "Free Ep"...uh-oh you know what that means...and 20 seconds later im downloading "Brooklyn to Babylon."
So do you remember Back in the Daze when there was music like Run DMC and Beastie boys that would get your feet moving NO MATTER WHAT? Well that feeling has resurfaced in Shinobi Ninja. As i listen to "Black Dreams" i cant help but nod my head and feel the words..."This yellowbrick roads gonna bring me down"...simple greatness. Then i have to STOP! and Jump to This song called "Rock Hood"...what? Rock Hood. YES they rockin hood rockin hooooddd. It was amazing...then i wonder if the Rain of dopeness that im getting is being felt from Brookly to Babylon? If not, it should be because they are some straight up Superstars with Superstar quality.
 So my advice for the day and the whole reason for this review? I encourage everyone to Rock Hood with D.A., Baby Girl, Maniac Mike, Adriano Morez, Terminator Dave, and DJ Axis, also known as the wreckingball-in-your-face-crew of SHINOBI NINJA!  If you are a fan of rock hip-hop cool music good music great music fun music...lets just put it this way...if you are a fan of MUSIC as a whole...you def want to add this EP to your collection. Get it? Got it? Fresh. =)

Download Mixtape/Free EP here: http://www.zshare.net/download/595558264f16d8c8/
Visit their Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/shinobininjamusic
or follow them on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SHINOBININJA

and here is some concert footage of them being dope

"I got a feelin its back to basics"

Lanvin and Converse

Lanvin and Converse come together for the 120th aniversary with this "en Bleu" sneaker.

Poetry Time!! Part 1- Brave New Voices

Yo so ive known about this poem for a WHILE now but i finally remembered to post it lol. So here it is, an excerpt from Russel Simmons' "Brave New Voices"(a young adult poetry slam competition) by Alysia entitled "That Girl." Alof of poets get to you but she really made me feel her pain!

This one was just as deep...the subject matter is one that is not really talked about in this manner but its still dope. Alexis-"Corner Boys"

And last but not least another dope poetry high by B. Yung entitled "Change"

R. LES!!-You're Not My Girl

Ryan Leslie "You're Not My Girl" Official Video from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

I am a big Ryan Leslie fan so its only right that i post his new video for "You're Not My Girl"...ahh...cant help but love him and his music. Here it is Directed by Anthony Mandler...who has been on his EXCEPTIONAL grind lately and always.

Bedwin and Terrem High Tops

I like...i like alot maybe these two colors not too much but the whole scheme of sneaker..rather simple and likable =)

"Thriller" Converse =)

...its a little much...but considering the Thriller theme, its perfect. =)

Sneakers sneakers sneakers lol

GET IT!

Enough said...

So to put a rest to all of the rumors

DRAKE LIL WAYNE KANYE WEST AND EMINEM will be doing a record together called "Forever"...Eminimen just confirmed it..hmm what do you think?

Just when we thought RnB lost its voice...

...We found some one who can actually...dare i say...sing! No autotune no voice enhancements just raw vocals and a human beat machine...Melanie Fiona is the TRUTH, well at least i think so. Not very many people can do this without cracking or...
just not singing at all. She is dope i hope you think so to, and if you dont, well oh well lol. Here is her "Unplugged in the Staircase" Featuring Kenny "the Human Orchestra" Muhammad and Andrea Martin. Shouts to 2dopeboyz for this one, even though im a tad bit late lol.

Now thats what i call advertising

Puma wanted a new and fresh way to advertise the new Puma Suede Classics so what do they do? They post wheat posters around Amsterdam and Antwerp...take a look.

Asher Roth(Ft. Keri Hilson)- She Dont Wanna Man

Here is a new single from Asher Roths latest CD, Asleep in the Bread Aisle(in stores RIGHT NOW), featuring Keri Hilson

Behing the Scenes Visuals- Jeremih-Break Up to Make Up

Here are some of the behind the scenes visuals for Jeremih's new video "Break Up to Make Up" with a little bit of footage from his performance at a stop in the Americas Most Wanted Tour.

How important are lyrics to you?