Yet Another Hip-Hop Blog

M.I. A-hole?

2012-02-06T21:50:00.003-05:00

So I'm late on this slightly because I didn't really see the initial incident while watching the Superbowl. All I noticed was the seconds late blurring by the production crew then the backlash on the news this morning. Now of course, just as I didn't think Janet's nipple was a big deal, I don't really think this was one either for the most part but there are small things that lend themselves to

if Nas was a 90's baby

2012-02-01T08:05:00.000-05:00

A Message from NC-17 Hip Hop isn’t dead, it’s just outgrown the crib rap purist wanted to chain it to. Rap music is our music. It’s the struggle of the Black American, the rise to fame, or the play by play of the parties thrown. Brothers and Sisters gave way to Niggas and Bitches. Fight to power gave way to Tear Da Club Up. It’s evolved but it’s not that different from where it started. Rap

Book Review- The Pact

2012-01-27T19:31:00.000-05:00

I had to do something while my daughter was in sewing class so I picked up "the Pact" at Barnes and Noble and between that and waiting at a kid's birthday party, I pretty much read half of the book by three 'young' black doctors from Newark New Jersey named Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt, and George Jenkins about their lives, and the decisions they made which enabled them to be successful and

Ti and Tiny

2012-01-23T07:59:00.000-05:00

I think I would be remiss after all the Jay and Beyonce love if I didn't give credit to a Mr. Clifford "Tip" Harris for doing a show that brings family life to the forefront and attempts to stave off some of the damage that gets done once a week by Love and Hip Hop. Just this last week TI had to deal with the idea of his daughter having a boyfriend, and while the show is extremely sanitized and

You aStupid Hoe

2012-01-20T19:37:00.002-05:00

Nicki minaj actually released a video for this adhd induced song. Honestly, Nicki is very unique and I can give her credit for that but all of the little cartoon gimmickery is old to me, especially when it's so ridiculously overused. This video also has nice color and it does have unique style to it as well, but it is too unfocused for my own personal tastes. Once again, it's something that shows

Let's speak on movies for a bit...

2012-01-19T08:00:00.000-05:00

Now I don't like to take things out of hip-hop too much when I'm posting on this blog but I think that's there is an important topic to discuss, and that is the new movie Red Tails which will be in theaters as of January 20th. Now I know a lot of people are going to say (especially younger) I don't want to see that shit just because it's got black people in it, it looks boring, I don't car about

2 Chainz proves it's hard to get it

2012-01-18T07:35:00.000-05:00

So another issue of a dude who represents the 'real' in the streets going wrong was also recently evident in Michigan. Let me say this- if you don't belong there, keep your ass out of Michigan people, it's real up there. So apparently, there was an attempt to jump and rob Tity 2 Chainz at a club appearance after a show he did up north in Detroit. As the story goes, he was going into the club to

Why you should be critical too

2012-01-16T08:07:00.000-05:00

I've been seen as too critical of a lot of artists, especially today because I think they're wack or squandering talent. One of the main reasons is that I have grown up on hip-hop and realize that to impress me it takes a lot because I have heard a lot of hip-hop. I mean all I was buying when I first started working was cd's and because the labels were putting so much money behind rap, there was

Young City aka Chopper gets shot..surprised?

2012-01-13T07:22:00.000-05:00

So I really thought about ignoring this particular situation because I'm like..It's Chopper...from the band...oh well. But I was moved to listen to this audio of him describing what happened to him, all the while realizing he's going to talk even tougher now. Here is the video courtesy of MTV real fast. Music News So you're driving around a place where no one knows who you are and if they do

The "Boss" conundrum

2012-01-12T08:00:00.000-05:00

Maybe it isn't as much of a conundrum as it is annoying that everyone thinks they are a boss of something now in rap. I'll give credit where it is due, Ross has certainly seemed to personify this attitude and take it to the net level, even though, just like wrestlers, it isn't what he first started out as. Much like going from a Heel to Face can make someone blow up, thus it is with rappers. Do a

Common v Drake - My Take

2012-01-11T07:50:00.000-05:00

So the buzz this year so far is the feud between Common and Drake which recently popped off, first with Common dropping "Sweet" which was full of subliminal shots, Drake tweeting, then Common going all in on the same beat as Drake's latest feature. I am always of the mind that beef can push people to do their best especially in hip-hop. I would have liked to see a lot more subliminal shots before

Jay-z is the greatest Dad in the world apparently....

2012-01-10T20:56:00.001-05:00

Let me say this, I have no hate towards Jay-z for having a kid. Hell it's about damn time. But people we need to get a collective grip for real. He isn't the first father, not the first celebrity father, and I'm pretty sure he isn't the first to love his daughter. I have no problem with him dropping the song, "Glory". In fact, I am proud of him and this is the kind of stuff I've been wanting him

That Niggas Corny

2012-01-10T08:06:00.000-05:00

After reading up on what others thought about my boy Childish Gambino's album "Camp" and seeing the comments I felt like I needed to address something that continually cropped up, the idea that Donald Glover is 'corny' because he doesn't talk about the streets. At least thats what my assumption is, but that initial feeling can't be true because Drake and J.Cole both go against the grain and don't

Mix tapes are out of control

2012-01-07T22:32:00.000-05:00

So you may know I'm not a big fan of the modern mix tape, especially as is treated like an album, albeit with limited distribution and no direct checks for the artists. I understand, once 50 Cent and Gip-set were able to make a huge push in the streets with them, they became the accepted way to gain publicity and create a buzz, though since then, the impact has been negated because literally

Album Review- The Roots- Undun

2011-12-23T21:33:00.000-05:00

I'll say this, i like the Roots, don't necessarily love them though I have seen them in person because as a band they're just ill. Though they recently had some slight controversy on their regular gig on the Jimmy Fallon show, they still found the time to release a concept album called "Undun", and here is the album review. So Undun overall is the story of a fictional person named Redford

Radio better listen up- Going on on WERQ 92Q FM

2011-12-21T07:40:00.001-05:00

This quick video tells the truth right here about what goes on in the radio industry, especially in Baltimore, MD. I took the station off of my dial a long time ago, but I dropped all of the urban stations because I don't want to hear the same thing several times a day anyway. She's right Future does suck, and to get on Baltimore radio, you have to let the station DJ's be your manager or

Album Review- Japiro-Conspirocy

2011-12-18T21:24:00.000-05:00

For the first time I will take the pleasure of doing a review of one of my people's albums. I'll let you know from the jump I will be slightly biased with this because this is a dude I've know for damn near 15 years, and I'm proud to say that he didn't just give me some garbage to listen to and co-sign. Japiro- an independent artist from Baltimore, has given me the best and most complete album of

Album Review- Yelawolf- Radioactive

2011-12-18T20:22:00.000-05:00

I may be behind but hear is one release that many people seem to be waiting on before stepping out to cop, the newest Shady Records release from the 'other white guy' Yelawolf. Heralded as someone bringing something new to the game, the Alabama native has been featured on a lot of Southern albums and grinding for the past few years before Marshall Mathers snatched him up. The first of the

Album Review- Common- The Dreamer the Believer

2011-12-17T18:38:00.001-05:00

Common is a slept on artist in a lot of respects. You rarely hear people clamoring for a new release from one of the most timeless mc's in the game, however, upon the announcement of an album, it's lapped up like hot soup for orphans. Upon hearing "Blue Sky" I was more than ready for some real all-around good hip-hop. Without further adieu, here is my album review for Common's The Dreamer, The

Album Review-Young Jeezy- TM103 Hustlerz Ambition

2011-12-16T19:59:00.001-05:00

So one of the most highly anticipated albums of 2011 has to be Young Jeezy and the return of his Thug Motivation with TM103. pushed back a couple of times, Jeezy may not have had the outward buzz that Defjam was looking for, but the streets have still been clamoring to see what the Snowman brings in his return. Here is my album review of Young Jeezy TM103: Hustlerz Ambition. Thug Motivation

Album Review- M.O.P. - Sparta

2011-12-03T23:13:00.001-05:00

After a hiatus of a couple of years and a divorce from G-Unit, everyone's favorite street-hop artists from Brooklyn are back with another album full of street anthems. The Mash Out Posse may be best known for Ante Up which has become a de-facto breakdance/pop cultural icon but the Posse still remains as hood as ever and Sparta just aims to bring that feel they are known for back for 2011. Here

Is 2 Chainz worth an argument?

2011-12-01T10:10:00.001-05:00

So I got into a heated twitter war with @OMG_its_Justin because he didn't like my assessment that Toty Boi aka 2 Chainz sucks. Actually the homie @8plus9 asked me if I had heard the Tru Religion mix tape. Here is what I said: @8plus9 yo son is one of the worst rappers ever...been that way since he was tity boi-so dont tell me son is hot you trendy bastard I was then told that I have no

Some quick thoughts

2011-11-22T07:36:00.000-05:00

Number one how y'all doing? Good, now that that's out of the way, I have a big problem with the American Music Awards. You already know I don't really mess with award shows in the first place but this was completely bogus. The nominees to every urban award were Nicki Minaj and Lil' Wayne? Even Weezy fans don't mess with The Carter IV that tough so how is it nominated for anything? Award shows

Luda vs the Super Duper Flow

2011-11-18T07:18:00.001-05:00

Finally someone has the balls to address some bullshit that gets put out by some of these new rappers that are out now.A new freestyle from his mix tape called "Bada Boom" is generating a lot of buzz as he is going directly at a lot of people from Shawn J of Field Mob to Big Sean and Drake. The main thing is how Luda goes in on the so-called "Super Duper Flow" and the idea that he has started it.

It used to be Hard to Rap

2011-11-15T07:04:00.000-05:00

After looking at my album review of Take Care by Drake and the bit of firestorm that this new release is causing I had to come back and make this post. The controversy for me surrounds whether or not Drake is actually a great rapper and if this is a great rap album (it's not). See some people think Drake is great just because he doesn't talk about the streets. He does have skill don't get me