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!!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Jay-Z Ft Alicia Keys- Empire State of Mind(Video)
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Labels: Certified:Dope
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
SO what is hip-hop and "hiphop"(Unity or Separation)
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?
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Labels: something to think about
IMM BACCKKKK....again lol
=)
Hey ya pal! =)
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Labels: 2thumbsUP, Certified:Dope, Just Because, Just to address..., Now thats INTERESTING
Saturday, October 10, 2009
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
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Labels: Certified:Dope, Newness
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Back from my High Atus
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/
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Labels: 2thumbsUP, 5mics, Album Review, Albums/Mixtapes
So they say...
Download EP and for more info hit up
www.myspace.com/therealversis
And also hit up DJ Foci and Lucid, you can't deny they are dope too.
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Labels: 2thumbsUP, 5mics, Album Review, Albums/Mixtapes
Sunday, September 27, 2009
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!
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Labels: Certified:Dope
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Ipod Nano-5th Generation
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Labels: Now thats INTERESTING
Kid Cudi-Day N Night(Crookers Remix)(Unreleased Video)
This video was shot by BBGUN...on a $250 budget...hmm...
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Labels: Now thats INTERESTING
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
SHINOBI NINJA!!
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
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Labels: Album Review, Albums/Mixtapes
Monday, September 7, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
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"
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Labels: Poetry Time
Friday, September 4, 2009
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.Posted by Sai at 11:43 PM 0 comments
Labels: Just Because, Mixed Emotions(misc.)
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 =)
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Labels: Certified:Dope, Style and Fashion
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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?
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Labels: Just to address...
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.
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Labels: Certified:Dope, Now thats INTERESTING
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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.
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Labels: Now thats INTERESTING
Monday, August 24, 2009
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
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Labels: Mixed Emotions(misc.)
Thursday, August 20, 2009
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.
Posted by Sai at 10:09 AM 0 comments
Labels: Mixed Emotions(misc.)
How important are lyrics to you?
My favorite rapper speaks on the importance of lyrics...how important are they to you?
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Labels: Just to address...
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Kristinia Debarge-Sabotage
This is the visual for the new single "Sabotage" by new comer Kristinia Debarge. You may recognize her from her first single "Goodbye" go check that out as well. I like her, shes cool, this is a good song...i havnt found out who produces it yet but who ever did, did a good job. Good choice as a second single too. Check it out.
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Labels: Certified:Dope
Nike Royal Multi-Color Matallic
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Labels: Certified:Dope, Style and Fashion
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Nelly(ft. Pharrell)-Let It Go(Lil Mama)(Video)
I heard this song a while ago when Nelly performed it at a BET awards show maybe last year or so? But i fell in love with the beat, come to find out this tracked is produced by Skateboard P(Pharrell), go figure lol. Check out the video...
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Saturday, August 15, 2009
2 of the hottest songs out this summer...
So here are the behind the scenes visuals for two of the hottest songs out this year. first Jay-Z-Run This Town(Ft. Rihanna and Kanye West) and Drake-Successful(Ft. Trey Songz). Check out these previews.
And if you are wondering why the following preview of "Successful" sounds a little different is because this version of the song is the album version...
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Amanda Diva-Neon(ft. Johnny Polygon)
This is the video for "Neon" by Amanda Diva(radio personality,rapper,singer,much more lol) off her latest mixtape Spandex, Rhymes, and Soul. Check out the video...
*Sometimes i like to rock neon...*
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Labels: Certified:Dope
Kid Cudi "Man on the Moon: The End of Day" Album Artwork
This is the album artwork for Kid Cudi's up and coming album "Man on the Moon: The End of Day." One serves as the regular album and the other serves as the deluxe version. Which one do you think is the regular and deluxe...hmm...lol Im a Kid Cudi fan so im anticipating this album but be expecting it on September 15th.
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Labels: Albums/Mixtapes, Certified:Dope, Mixed Emotions(misc.)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
2times2sday-FAME
This 2times2sday comes in the form of movies and shows. Most people know this, but if not, I'm just putting it out there that this "new" movie entitled "Fame" coming out on September 25 of this year has indeed been done before. First there was a movie in 1980 and then a show based on the movie also entitled "Fame" came out in 1982. So does that make this a 3times2sday?? Idk but i do know, this is a deep case of remake. =/
...Come on now...
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Labels: 2times2sday
Friday, August 7, 2009
Preacher's Kid(Starring LeToya Luckett)
You might remember this girl from Destiny's Child...way back when they were children, or you might remember her from her hit "Torn" or her recent successes "Not Anymore" and "She Ain't Got..." Be prepared for her new album to drop on August 25Th but at this moment, we see her as the star in the upcoming film "Preacher's Kid." Now we've all seen the Tyler Perry films, Church oriented stage plays, and even movies in the likes of "The Gospel" but for some reason i think this one gets deeper into the "Preacher Kid" syndrome than most lol. Check it out and tell me what you think. I will personally probably see the movie in theatres just to support her and everyone else involved in this film, but hey that's just me lol. Check out the trailer
"Preacher's Kid" Comes out on October 30th
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Labels: Mixed Emotions(misc.)
Thursday, August 6, 2009
2times2sday(the 2timesThursday Edition) lol
Okay Okay So im 2 days late...sue me lol. So this weeks 2timesThursday post is another music edition. Here we have Ms. Melanie Fiona with her first single "Give it To Me Right" The song is good and rather catchy if you ask me, but everytime i heard this song i felt like "man, ive heard this beat SOMEWHERE before" but i could never put my finger on it. WELL my brain has unspazzed and duh...it came from "Time of the Season" by one of the most infamous rock groups in history, The Zombies. Yeah if you feel that "oh man, thats so obvious" feeling after listening to both, you are not alone lol.
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Labels: 2times2sday
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Nikon is doing big things..COOLPIX S1000pj
So this is the Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj...WOW! So basically you can display pictures and videos from your camera onto any solid surface...anywhere you are(as long as you have the camera of course). You can be expecting this camera by September 2009, but all i have to say is...wow. Technology never ceases to amaze me.
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Labels: Certified:Dope
Monday, August 3, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
XV-Everybody's Nobody
So...with the sudden increase in hype with mixtapes...it seems like everybody and everybody's somebody has dropped a mixtape. I do not see a problem with this but i find myself sometimes deleting full mixtapes at a time. There have been a few that have stayed on my computer and stayed in constant rotation on my ipod. "Everybody's Nobody" by artist XV is definitely one of those. I have listened to the whole mixtape a few times now(freshly downloaded a few hours ago) and the constant feeling i get after listening is that "man...this isn't even an album in stores, I've PAID for worse quality music." I cant even really call it a mixtape anymore it is fair to say that this could defenitely be an album! Just when i started to think that rappers stopped caring about quality...
The journey opens up with "Everybody's Nobody" and i have to say it is a GREAT song. its one of those songs you can happily sing along to but still pay attention to the lyrics and actually get something out of it. Now with the rest of the mixtape, the hype and feeling does not stop, it never stops, and after listening to track 4, I'm thinking this whole mixtape has A.D.D! So then i Come Back Down to the sounds of "Mirrors Edge" and I'm still stunned at the lyrical quality not to mention the addicting beat. After that I'm Blinded by "Start A War(ft. Colin Munroe)" simply because the subject matter is one that many people have tackled but not in such a way as XV. Songs like "Live vs Livin(ft. Big Sean)" and "Gobstopper(ft. Wiz Khalifa)" balance out the mixtape with a fast paced vibe and swag filled verses, and Bad News is a wonderful to begin to round up the journey and keep you wanting more, and hopefully we will get more, In Due Time. Now Look, if you are thinking that this review is just a bunch of mess and I'm simply venting on how much i love the mixtape you are partially right, i do love this mixtape but these words i speak are everything but mess! This is only my opinion, and between Me and You, there is alot of hype going on nowadays but this is definitely one you can trust, that is...if you don't like wack verses or played out rhymes, if not then dont be afraid to jump down The Rabbit Hole with this one!
Download here:http://usershare.net/darxkvk2zwz1
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Labels: Album Review
G-Shock Crazy Colors
Ive liked the many installations of the G-Shock watch and its no surpise that they come out with more and more but these colors are very nice. this is the G-Shock "Crazy Colors" Collection, and yes the colors are a little crazy but i like.
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Labels: Style and Fashion
Rocsi(of 106&Park) speaks out about body image issues
Yesterday, BET's video countdown show, 106 and Park took some time to address the many issues of body image. In the midst of this, host, Rocsi came out about the many body image issues she had as a teenager and some of those that still bother her.
i just wanted to be skinny. That’s all I wanted. And it’s hard even now in this industry. God! We go through so much. All the women in this industry, this is so not us guys. When we wake up in the morning, this is not what you see. And it’s even hard with the blogs, recently I wore my hair in a ponytail and they were talking about my ears. They were like “Keebler Elf” and this that and the other. And you try not to make it hurt, but it hurts and your appearance is everything.
The only reason why I came out. Alot of minority women go through this. I used to think that it was a “white” syndrome. I thought only white people were anorexic or bulimic and I didn’t think that anyone like me or that looked like me would go through this.
I give her the greatest respect for doing this because so many young girls and females alike glorify the image and status that she has a host on 106 and Park, and for her to use that status to tell others about what she went through probably helped alot of people who watched the show. Kudos to you Rocsi! Get it? Got it? Fresh. =)
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Labels: Just to address...
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Eminem...warning?? Uhoh...
...Eminem shoots back at Mariah Carey for her attempted diss in her "Obsessed" video...who knew...it would get this ugly. Wow.
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Labels: Mixed Emotions(misc.)
Jeremih is a definite star...
I call it recession proof because since we are in this recession, it wont make you as mad or sad as you usually get watching the typical hiphop/rnb video. Jeremih dropped his new video for his song "Imma Star(Everywhere We Are)" amd when you first look at the title of the song...I'm sure you have an idea of what it will be like: Club scenes, jewelry, poppin' bottles gettin' models and all that wholesome stuff...but...lets take a look at the video shall we? tell me what you think about it. Remember BOB(ballin on a budget)...cant knock it if its workin...
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Labels: Mixed Emotions(misc.)
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Sperry Two-Tone Chukka Boot
Hmmm...i don't knoowww...but for the gentlemen out there...what do you think? Dope or nope? This is the Sperry Two-Tone Chukka Boot...the last of what to expect from Sperry Fall 2009
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Labels: Mixed Emotions(misc.)
One again...im no camera buff...
...But...this has an old school type feel that I'm appreciating right now. This is the Lomography LC-A+ 25th Anniversary Camera, its very authentic with the official seal of approval on the back and needless to say the design is somewhat fresh. Pretty cool.
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Labels: Mixed Emotions(misc.)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
N.A.S.A. Whoaa..trippy?
N.A.S.A. just dropped the video for "Whachadoin?" featuring M.I.A., Spank Rock, Santogold,& Nick Zinner. This video...is...trippy...but tight. I like the song very catchy and very different from societies airwaves!! lol I give it a few months before the radio plays it out though...
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Labels: Mixed Emotions(misc.)
2times2sday..THROWBACK!!
Now...we all remember the sane B. Spears from "back in the day" and if you knew anything about her, you knew this song if not you had definitely heard it before. "Slave 4 U" is one of her most famous songs, but what some people don't know is, this beat was sampled from a female group of the 80s, Vanity 6. The sample comes from their song "Nasty Girl*." Take a listen to "Slave 4 U" and then go and listen to "Nasty Girl" either way, it doesn't matter but you will definitely see a similarity in the beat. And don't think it stops there, there is some major homage being paid to Vanity 6. You can listen to "Glamour Girl" by Electrik red and then listen to "Make-Up*" by Vanity 6 and you will hear the similarities in the beats and later on in the lyrics.
Vanity 6-"Blush, eyeliner, hush see what you made me do? Face, Mascara, Erase i wanna look good for you"
Electrik Red-"Make-Up, make-up, lip-stick, mascara, i wanna look good for you"
Its everywhere! Things are being used from the past and its everywhere, but would we ever know if we never go back and pay homage to the originals?
*Due to certain copyright circumstances the songs by Vanity 6 were not able to be obtained on the Internet through youtube or host/mp3 sites.
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Labels: 2times2sday
Monday, July 27, 2009
Atmos Girls came up...
Now these are different, but fresh. Atmos girls and UBIQ PRESERE came up with a good collaboration, very futuristic but with the metallics and foils mixed with the bright colorway, its still very 80s. a little bit of both never hurt anybody! Get it? Got it? Fresh.
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Labels: Style and Fashion
Vans Era "Two-Tone" CA
These look the exact same as the regular two-tones, but these are still fresh. Nice color ways and textures. Dope.
Posted by Sai at 10:08 PM 1 comments
Labels: Certified:Dope, Style and Fashion
Dream? Retiring? Not you too?!?
Word is...Terius "The Dream" Nash, is planning to retire his solo r&b career. He has had numerous hits such as "Shawty is a 10," "I Luv Ur Girl," "Rockin That Thing," "My Love(ft. Mariah Carey)" and his newest single "Walkin On the Moon(ft. Kanye West)." All of these hits came from two albums, his freshman, "LoveHate" and "Love Vs. Money." He plans to come out with a 3rd final album entitled
"Love King" and gracefully bow out of the music industry.
“I am engaged and ‘Love King’ IS going to be my last album,” It is going to be last because everybody is trying to “KILL THE DREAM!” I will still be producing, writing, and featuring on other artists album though.”
Now i am a HUGE Dream fan, i love all of his music and i think that he is one of the most talented artists in our time, but really? 3 albums? It makes me think of the older days when people had 9 and 10 albums to hold on to. First Jay-Z wants to retire(which we see didn't last long) then Lupe Fiasco is said to be retiring after his 3rd and coming album "L.A.S.E.R.S" and now this? Man, this is sad. But you cant knock the hustle if its working, i hope his engagement goes well and all goes well with him in with producing and writing in the future, but i am interested as to see if he will stay retired..hmmm...
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Labels: Mixed Emotions(misc.)
Friday, July 24, 2009
Church League Champs
Pac Div, a hiphop group from California Recently Dropped their EP, Church League Champs. These guys have not disappointed me at all with their recent projects and they are sure to not disappoint this time. Hit up their website http://itspacdiv.com, or the EP website, http://churchleaguechampions.com/, to learn more about this group and download this project. If you have heard of them at all recently then you have probably heard their song "Mayor"(Video above) that is sure to please anyone from Los Angeles, California, or anyone in general. Pac Div has a very cool vibe to them and I'm sure you will catch that vibe in Church League Champs.
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Labels: Albums/Mixtapes
Thursday, July 23, 2009
U-N-I Land of the Kings
First and foremost the song is great with great lyrical quality not to mention the addicting beat, but to see this video makes me relieved that such a good song wasn't wasted on a typical hiphop video. U-N-I, a westside hip hop duo, made some noise with their earlier mixtape(Before there was love) and with their most recent, A Love Supreme. This song and video is a project they did in collaboration with Green Label Sounds and Mtv U, and is definitely not your typical rap video. No Gold bottles, stripper poles, Bars, Clubs or overly expensive cars found in this hiphop video! hmm..very interesting. Check out their website http://www.yothurz.com/ for more info on them.
"Welcome to the land of the free im feelin good today by the way how you?"
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Labels: Certified:Dope
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
2times2sday-Haircuts???
Now interestingly enough, this weeks 2times2sday post consists of a...trend in haircuts if you will. the interesting part about it is that it hasnt even been a few months since Cassie first shaved the side of her head, then came Rihanna, and now LaLa and Carmen Electra. This is being done how many times now, i am interested to see who else will make the bold move of shaving off the side of their head. Cassie started it, and now there is some definite biting going on. Hmm...not to mention that the shaving and short haircuts was very much alive in the 80s...
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Labels: 2times2sday
Saturday, July 18, 2009
There startin to think smart is cool Lu, DUMB IT DOWN.
As an earlier post stated, Lupe Fiasco's first single "Shining Down" of his new album "L.A.S.E.R.S." was leaked, well now its available on itunes so go check that out. But besides that point, i don't discriminate against any type of music but i am a huge fan of lyricism mainly found in Hip Hop. I was beginning to hear the flat line of the lyricist heartbeat as the same 4 or 5 songs were played on the radio repeatedly and talking about nothing more than physical relationships and material things. That's all good, but being a true music fan I've hea rd a lot of great things in Hip Hop by great artists over the years and sometimes the radio doesn't cut it. To bring it back, Lupe's new single can be heard and for the most part receive a pretty general and understanding view on the subject matter, but who knew that if you really listen to the lyrics or even read them, that there are references and meanings that one would have never thought of. One would say it can be a riddle. Some would ignore this fact claiming that his rhymes are "too complicated" and "a waste of time" but depending who you are, his lyrics amongst those of other artists is whats keeping Hip Hop alive. The whole inspiration for this post was the breakdown of the song "Shining Down" found on a blog that made this subject matter post-worthy. Check this out if you want to know what i speak of http://sketchesofmysoul.blogspot.com/2009/07/lupe-fiasco-shining-down-breakdown-you.html. In the spirit of Nas, Common, Jay-Z(Just to name the most current and popular) and every other lyricist out there, lets start a new trend that has somewhat died off: Lyricism. Get it? Got it? Fresh. =)
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Labels: Just to address...
Thursday, July 16, 2009
What did we say...what did we say?
Posted by Sai at 10:22 AM 0 comments
Labels: Style and Fashion
Look at whats making another comback...
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Labels: Style and Fashion