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Ne-yo - "Don't Fall in Love"

I highly suggest you pump this one, but thats just me......

The Carter III Album Review

Before I get into this, I would like to remind you all that I am not a real big Wayne fan [please refer to my first post ever]. So, with that said, don't get upset if I don't tell you what you want to hear.

1. "3 Peat" [Prod. by Cool & Dre] - Nothing special. He could have shortened it down to an intro.

2. "Mr. Carter" [Ft. Jay Z] [Prod. by Just Blaze] - This is the first time I realized that Jay and Wayne have the same last name lol. This one has a nice beat, clearly done by someone affiliated with the Roc Boys. Just average.

3. "A Milli" [Prod. by Bangladesh] - This one got leaked a wile back. In fact, its already on the Billboard Hot 100. "I'd rather be pushing flowers than in the Pen. sharing showers." I knew I heard this one before.

4. "Got Money" [Ft. T-Pain] [Prod. by Play-n-skillz] - Average southern hip hop.

5. "Comfortable" [Ft. Babyface] [Prod. by Kanye West] - A stand out track. Could possible be a response to Beyonce's Irreplaceable. "To the left, to the left. If you wanna leave be my guest. You can step." A nice track by Mr. West. This actually doesn't sound like a sample.

6. "Phone Home" [Prod. by David Banner] - I'm very surprised by David Banner. This track is crazy! "We are not the same, I am a martian."

7. "Dr. Carter" [Prod. by Swizz Beatz] - This one is kinda soft and jazzy. I do love the metaphor of Wayne be a doctor trying to revive a wack rapper lol. Great lyricism.

8. "Tie My Hands" [Ft. Robin Thicke] [Prod. by Kanye West] - A little country and soulful. It is good to hear from Mr. Thicke again.

9. "Shoot Me Down" [Prod. by Kanye West] - Hands down my favorite! Thank you Mr. West!

10. "Playin With Fire" [Prod. by Streetrunner] - "I get better with time, like a watch. Osh gosh begosh! Posh Spice's husband can't kick it like I kick it. Bitch! I kick it!"

11. "Lollipop" [Ft. Static Major] [Prod. by Jim Jonsin & Deezle]

12. "La La" [Ft. Busta Rhymes & Brisco] [Prod. by David Banner] - This isn't the same "La La" that got leaked last year.

13. "Nothin On Me" [Ft. Juelz Santana & Fabolous] [Prod. by Alchemist] - Doesn't really get good until 3:01 when a new beat drops and so does Wayne.

14. "Let the Beat Build" [Prod. by Kanye West and Deezle] - Around 4:01 Wayne lets loose and kills it!

15. "Mrs. Officer" [Ft. Bobby Valentino] [ Prod. by Wyclef Jean] - A nice addition to the album.

16. "Misunderstood" [Prod. by ????] - All I got to say about this one is that Wayne completely MURDERED someone [ a non-rapper] at the end! I can't wait for the album to drop just so I can see what kind of controversy this one is going to cause. Trust, there will be controversy!

Over all, the album is pretty good. I don't see the reason for all the hype [never do], but it does stand out from typical southern hip hop. It is one of the few I can sit through without skipping around too much. Look for The Carter III, in stores June 10, 2008.

Hes Right, But......

I really wish people would shut the hell up and wait until after November before they start acting ignant on behalf of Obama! Sure, I agree with what was said, but at the same time it only throws salt on Obama's campaign.
On Thursday, Sen. Barack Obama said he was “deeply disappointed” by a supporter’s sermon at Trinity United Church of Christ that mocked his Democratic nomination rival Sen. Hillary Clinton.
Of course, the Clinton campaign released a statement faulting Obama. “We are disappointed that Senator Obama didn’t specifically reject Father’s Pfleger’s despicable comments about Senator Clinton, and assume he will do so.”

Pump It? Or Dump It?

Rihanna - "Disturbia"

This is from the upcoming re-release of Good Girl Gone Bad. This album has been in my iTunes since last July, and I still just don't get this chick. What is all the hype about?

Flashdance:: I love This Movie

Flashing Lights: Who Done It????

Yes, yes, yes! Got to love the "Who Done It" approach to the video. Apparently none of the "unreleased" versions of Flashing Lights have been approved by Kanye. This one, by far, is my favorite. Look for a special dvd by Kanye [just what I've been praying for lol] due out later this year.

Can't Wait for This One!

July 2008

Obey Public Enemy Pack

This June Obey will release a special Public Enemy pack paying homage to the legendary rap group. The pack will include two t-shirts, a jacket, hoodie, 3 different hats, and special OBEY POSSE/ PUBLIC ENEMY lace locks.

After Supreme collaborated with the rap group a couple of years ago, this is the second push, this time with Obey. The line-up is classic and features all the strong trademark graphics that one would want to see. Via The Feed.

Also, to better understand who Public Enemy is [not just Flava Flav], I suggest you all go pick up a copy of the greatest hits album. In stores now.

I AM BEGGING YOU, ALL OF YOU [NOT A JOKE]

THIS MAY SOUND LIKE IM ASKING FOR MUCH, BUT PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO WATCH THIS DOCUMENTARY IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE FIRST 30 MINUTES MAY SHAKE YOUR RELIGIOUS FOUNDATION, BUT IT IS PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT FILM YOU WILL EVER SEE. IT IS NOT A COMEDY, IT IS NOT AN ACTION FLICK, IT IS NOT A DRAMA [ARGUABLY], AND MOST OF ALL IT IS NOT BORING! PLEASE WATCH IT......

http://zeitgeistmovie.com

Hot Sh*t!

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I'm kinda late with this one, but I've been searching the web for a minute trying to find this. Imagine Gnarls Barkley and Andre 3000 getting together and making a love child; thats the music of Janelle Monae.

Another Great Hump Day

Mickey Facts - "Naturally" ft. Jade
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Ciara - "Click Flash"

Hmmmp.... Sounds a bit like "Glamorous" by Fergie.....

Artist Spotlight: The Cool Kids

Part of the mid-2000s hip-hop movement found kids in all-over prints rapping about their shoes and their favorite forms of transportation (which often weren't cars), the Cool Kids proved to be both an Internet and live show phenomenon. The duo of Antoine "Mickey Rocks" Reed (left) and Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll (right) met in mid-2005 after Mickey came across some of Chuck's beats online and liked what he heard. They met up in their Chicago-area homes (where Mickey was born and raised; Chuck lived in Mount Clemens, MI, about 30 miles north of Detroit, until he was 11) with the intention of making beats to sell to other artists, but soon realized their own measured, smooth flows and lyrics fit best over their production. In 2007, though they had yet to release any material outside of what was posted on their MySpace site or MP3 blogs, the group started receiving a lot of press attention from fellow-Chicagoans and tastemakers Pitchfork, who invited them to play at their summer festival. This led to a spot at New York's CMJ Music Marathon, where they shared a showcase with DJ A-Trak -- who offered to put out their EP -- and an opening spot on M.I.A.'s solo tour. These guys are a refreshing addition to the hip-hop game right now. Their honest approach to the culture is very reminiscent of groups like Kid & Play, The Fat Boys, and Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. For more information, check their MySpace page.

Jim Phillips x Vans x Beams | Sk8-Hi Pack

Here is an interesting new collaborative pack by artist Jim Phillips, Vans and Beams. The pack consists of two Sk8-Hi's. The Sk8-Hi's feature an all-over design of the "Screaming Hand" graphic by Jim Phillips, one of his most recognized and used graphics. One Sk8-Hi comes in all black, the other one features the classic Vans checker design in black/white.

The pack is now available at Beams Shibuya.

Malik Endorses "The Fade"

For those who don't know, "The Fade" is a haircut that went out of style sometime around 1999 [I was 12]. I'm sooooo brining it back.....