What's In The Backpack

T.I. enters the New Year with a New Mixtape

2012-01-01T15:06:00.003-06:00

As many were counting down the days, awaiting the arrival of 2012, T.I. was in the studio at work preparing his New Years Day release of his new mixtape "F*ck Da City Up. 19 songs later, it appears T.I. is ready to regain his thrown as "King of the South"! Enjoy

Track Listing:

1.Fuck Da City Up Intro

2.Fuck Da City Up Feat Young Jeezy Prod By Chuck Deisel

3.Hot Wheels Feat Travis Porter Young Dro Prod By T-Minus

4.Loud Mouth Feat 2 Chainz Prod By Valentino Khan

5.On Purpose Feat Trouble Rich Kidd Shad Prod By Jazzy Mex Manny

6.Stunt n Like A Fool Prod By Chizz

7.Pimp Feat Pimp C Too Short Prod By Cavi

8.This Time Of Night Feat Nelly Prod By Mars

9.In A Nutshell Feat Lady G Spodee Prod By Will

10.Jeezy Speaks Interlude

11.Who What When Feat Meek Mill Prod By Toomp

12.The One Prod By Manny Fresh

13.Piss n On Your Ego Feat B.o.B Prod By Lil C

14.Harry Potter D.O.P.E Feat T.I Prod By Hit Boy

15.I See Ghost s Feat Future Rocko Prod By Lil C

16.I ll Show You Feat Pusha T Prod By Cut The Check

17.Oh Yeah Feat Trey Songz Prod By Just Blaze

18.Popped Off Feat Dr Dre Prod By Dr Dre

19.Fuck Da City Up Outro

Hello My Name Is Peewee

2011-04-16T10:10:00.000-05:00

Front Cover for Hello My Name Is Peewee

Out of the depths of the Mississippi streets comes a new sound out Jackson, MS. Supakidz Music Group (SKMG) presents this introductory mixtape "Hello My Name is Peewee" which brings to light the unique stylings of Peewee. A total of 15 tracks, Peewee gives you something for the ladies, something for the streets, something to think on, and something to smoke to all in one mixtape.

Social Links

Twitter: @GoPeeWee

Track Listing (features in quotations)

1.Smoker's Intro

2.Uno (feat. Doe Hicks)

3.Playa Chit

4.Temporary

5.Go Peewee

6.I'm So Gone (feat. SKMG)

7.Smoker's Interlude

8.Blaze Up (feat. B-Hard)

9.Past Tense

10.Go Hard

11.Jacktown Giant

12.Stimulate Your Mind

13.Smoking Friend

14.THX

15.I'm On (feat Ricky Rich)

Personal Favorites

Uno
Temporary
Past Tense
I'm On

Videos

First Single - Go Peewee

Go Hard

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Kill or Be Killed

2011-04-02T18:07:00.001-05:00

Front Cover for "Kill or Be Killed"

"On a day to day struggle to better myself. Money is the motivation and God is the INSPIRATION."

These words from South Jackson, Mississippi artist Killa B (Street Fame Gang) are quite possibly the best foundation for what is known as "Kill or Be Killed". Bar for bar, track for track Killa gives that music that can only be lived. Add in production from the street symphonies of SFG producer Crakkoke and the orchestration of SFG DJ Bang Bang and you get a classic for the streets.

Social Links

Twitter: @Killabsfg
@djbangbang
@got_koke

Track Listing (features in quotations)

Back Cover for "Kill or Be Killed"

Personal Favorites

Killa B For President
Traphouse Open
Bang Bring It Back
Other Side of Town

Videos

Behind the Scenes for Kill or Be Killed

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1. Kill or be Killed Intro

2. I'm Back

3. Killa B for President

4. Greatness (Street Fame Gang)

5. Everythang Polo (Rozay Mo & Ricky Rich)

6. Paid In Full (Street Fame Gang)

7. Traphouse Open

8. Bang Bring It Back

9. Lambo Dreamin

10. Punchline King (Crakkoke)

11. Other Side of Town

12. Goin In (YungNYella)

13. Cokebumaye Interlude

14. Close My Curtain

15. Give Em My Life

Getting Back into things...

2010-10-24T09:47:00.000-05:00

What's good to all in the Backpack! I took a little time off to go live but guess what... I'm BACK! I plan on putting out plenty of new material soon including album reviews, personal Mack words, and much more. Until then, review some of my old posts and anticipate my new ones...

Still The Most Interesting Man

T.I. Interview with Jamie Foxx

2010-05-26T02:37:00.000-05:00

T.I.P. sits down with Jamie Foxx for a candid interview that talks about everything from the new album to
women to Easter Egg Hunts. Good to see The King back on his grind. His new mixtape "Fuck A Mixtape" releases Thursday and promises to be crazy! Enjoy

John Wall On NBA Draft Lottery

2010-05-20T14:15:00.000-05:00

With the Washington Wizards winning the NBA Draft Lottery, the countdown to the June 24th 2010 NBA Draft Lottery. The overall expected first pick is John Wall and ESPN Reporter Andy Katz was with John Wall after the lottery to get his feedback.

Lil Wayne Calls In From Jail

2010-05-20T13:52:00.000-05:00

Apparently, Young Tunechi is doing well despite his incarcerated status. DJ Scoob Doo recently released footage of a phone call between himself of Young Money CEO Lil Wayne from prison. Wayne told us that he is doing well "I'm In The Penthouse Suite... Wit My Feet Up". He also urges Scoob Doo to released the video for Steady Mobbin and explains his recent incident inside that got him hemmed up.

Let Me Take You Out: Bryan J (Feat. Travis Porter)

2010-05-20T13:40:00.000-05:00

This week's release of Travis Porter's "Proud To Be A Problem" mixtape hosted by DJ Teknikz is the Atlanta trio's latest update in the Travis Porter movement. Here is the latest video from the aforementioned mixtape. The song is Let Me Take You Out by Trick Stewart's Redzone Records artist Bryan J. and features TP in their normal fun-filled spirits. This could be a good summer hit for the radios.

Bryan J. (Feat. Travis Porter) - Let Me Take You Out

Off Travis Porter's Proud To Be A Problem

The Statement - Wiz Khalifa

2010-05-20T13:22:00.000-05:00

Recently Wiz Khalifa, The Pittsburgh Prince, released a video for his song "The Statement" off of the mixtape "Kush & Orange Juice" released last month. With the recent inflow of new Fans of Wiz, young Khalifa takes the time make a statement to all regarding both who he is and why you love him. The video has a laid back yet dramatic effect to it which allows it to properly accompany the flow and feel of the track. Do enjoy!

Wiz Khalifa - The Statement

Off Kush & Orange Juice

T.I.'s first public interview since his release

2010-05-15T00:06:00.000-05:00

T.I.'s interview on Larry King Live

I'm riding with ya TIP.

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2010-05-12T22:43:00.001-05:00

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Guess Who's Home...? Burrrrrrrrr

2010-05-12T12:52:00.001-05:00

At around midnight last night... Radric "Gucci Mane" Davis was released from Fulton County Jail. Upon release, walked out to a mob of reporters and photographers who anxiously awaited the world's first glimpse at Gucci. Sporting his 1017 Brick Squad Chain and dressed in all black, Gucci came forward with the walk of a boss and delivered his statement on the state of Gucci Mane and his company Brick Squad Entertainment. Below is the video:

With the release of Gucci Mane, T.I., and the anticipation of Jeezy's latest album... Summer 2010 is about to be ridiculous!

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2010-05-10T00:19:00.001-05:00

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2010-05-09T20:42:00.001-05:00

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2010-05-03T01:45:00.001-05:00

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2010-04-28T00:07:00.003-05:00

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2010-04-28T00:07:00.001-05:00

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New Jeezy... Lose My Mind (ft. Plies)

2010-04-25T19:47:00.002-05:00

Jeezy - Lose My Mind (ft. Plies)

Lil Wayne... Single Music Video

2010-04-18T21:19:00.000-05:00

Lil Tune may be away for a bid but that doesn't mean work ceases... Just recently released, here is Lil Wayne's Studio Performance off the No Ceilings Mixtape.... Single

From the DVD The Nino Brown Story Part 2. See the full DVD at:

http://musiconplay.net/28/01/2010/lil-wayne-the-nino-brown-story-part-2-full/

New Amerykah Part Two: The Return of the Ankh

2010-04-11T21:50:00.000-05:00

With the release of New Amerykah Part Two: The Return Of The Ankh, fans of the eclectic Badu are in for a true treat. For this album, Erykah Badu returns to a more personal and love inspired direction for the soulful songstress's 5th studio album. With first single Window Seat receiving notoriety for it's provocative nature, Badu shows that with the return of the Ankh, a revitalization of Badu also accompanies.

The album opens with the track 20 Feet Tall in which Badu suggest that she is somewhat incomplete now. The song encourages her to recover from a love lost. With lyrics like "If I get off my knees I might recall... I'm 20 feet tall" set to the emotionally charged production of Badu herself with the assistance of 9th Wonder, the stage is set for a highly emotional maze that peers into the very soul of Badu. This also becomes the perfect bridge for the album's first single, Window Seat. Much like it's preceding track, Badu rides to the production of herself and James Poyser amidst heavy live instrumentation. In Window Seat, Erykah suggest the stresses of life and love drive her to desire a break from it all just to get away and recover. The video that accompanies Window Seat has been met with many controversial remarks, to say the least. The video (Shown Below) is an interesting one to say the least as it shows Badu removing her clothes while walking through the streets of Dallas only to be assassinated in the end at the same site that former President JFK was shot and killed. Digressing from this hot and sensitive matter, Badu goes on to keep the momentum built by the first tracks throughout the duration of the album. With feel good tracks like Turn Me Away (Get Munny) and Umm Hmm as well as more mischievous tracks such as You Loving Me (Session) and Fall In Love (Your Funeral) it is evident that Erykah Badu has a lot of fun with her tracks and is able to create a great balance in her depiction of the imbalance that love can create in ones life. With the Return of the Ankh, life and the enjoyment of it also return. All in all, another great album from Miss Badu!

Production: 5 out of 5
Concept: 5 out of 5
Lyrics: 4 out of 5
Re-playability: 4 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Overall: 4.2 out of 5

ALBUM CREDITS

	New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)	Executive production: Erykah Badu, Mike Chavaria Art direction: Erykah Badu, Kyledidthis Design: Erykah Badu Project management and marketing: Paul Levatino (for Badu World), Xavier Jernigan (for Universal Motown) A&R: Edward Richardson Mixing: Tim Soares, Chris Bell Illustrations: EMEK Studios (Emek & Gan) Typography inspiration: Alfredo Gray
1	"20 Feet Tall"	Produced by Erykah Badu and 9th Wonder Embodies portions of "My Darling Baby" by Wood Brass & Steel
2	"Window Seat"	Produced by Erykah Badu and James Poyser
3	"Agitation"	Produced by Erykah Badu and Shafiq Husayn of SA-RA Creative Partners Contains a sample of "Just As I Thought" by David Sancious
4	"Turn Me Away (Get MuNNY)"	Produced by Erykah Badu and Karriem Riggins Karriem Riggins (drums), Stephen "Thundercat" Bruner (bass), James Poyser (keys), Tommy Trajlio (guitar), Mike "Chav" Chavarria (mooger fooger) Contains an interpolation of "You Can't Turn Me Away", by Sylvia Striplin
5	"Gone Baby, Don't Be Long"	Produced by Erykah Badu and Ta'Raach Contains a sample of "Arrow Through Me" by Wings
6	"Umm Hmm"	Produced by Erykah Badu and Madlib Contains a sample of "Take Some Time" by Ndugu & The Chocolate Jam Co.
7	"Love"	Produced by Erykah Badu and J Dilla Contains a portion of "Take Me" by Fabulous Souls
8	"You Loving Me (Session)"	Produced by Erykah Badu
9	"Fall in Love (Your Funeral)"	Produced by Erykah Badu and Karriem Riggins Contains a sample of "Intimate Friends" by Eddie Kendricks
10	"Incense"	Produced by Erykah Badu and Madlib Kirsten Agnesta (harp)
11	"Out My Mind, Just in Time"	Part 1: Produced by Erykah Badu James Poyser (keys) Part 2 & 3: Produced by Erykah Badu and Georgia Anne Muldrow
*	"Jump Up in the Air (Stay There)"	Produced by Erykah Badu, RC Williams and Jahborn Lil Wayne (rap), Bilal (vocals) Contains an interpolation of "Hydraulic Pump" by The P-Funk All-Stars

Window Seat

Jump Up In The Air (Stay There)

Ha Ha Moment Of The Day

2010-04-10T13:10:00.000-05:00

I had to post this video... LMAO! What happens when white girls can't make a basket in basketball...

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2010-04-04T15:11:00.001-05:00

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ABSOLUT Vodka & Jay-Z Presents: NY-Z

2010-03-22T19:26:00.000-05:00

Say what you want about Sean "Jay-Z" Carter but he is the pinnacle of hip hop. 11 Albums and countless #1 singles has landed Jay as the ambassador of rap and arguably one of the most influential figures in Music and Entertainment. He teams up with ABSOLUT Vodka to produce a short film entitled NY-Z that documents Jay-Z upon his release of the Blueprint 3 and leading up to his historic September 11th 2009 concert at Madison Square Garden. Enjoy

Which Is The True "Pursuit of Happiness"?

2010-03-09T00:25:00.000-06:00

Kid Cudi recently released an alternate version to his second single from his debut album entitled Man On The Moon: The End of Day entitled Pursuit of Happiness... You decide which you like better:

Original Official Music Video

Alternate Version

Soula Boy: Pretty Boy Swag

2010-03-03T15:30:00.000-06:00

My people that know me know that I mess wit Soulja Boy tha dumb way! Here are two of his new videos for two of his latest tracks.

Pretty Boy Swag

All Black Everythang

Bonus Behind The Scenes Footage