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Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Lil Wayne ft. Cory Gunz - 6 Foot, 7 Foot (Video)
It's been a minute for me but I had to put everything to the side and post this one. Lil Wayne's "6 Foot, 7 Foot" video has arrived.
It's all over the place but I like it. Just like the song, it's well produced but his thoughts are scattered. I'm glad Wayne didn't try to make a video that made complete sense out of this. It does have an overarching 'Inception' theme, possibly to allow the nonsensical thoughts more acceptable by having them be apart of Wayne's unconscious... whatever the case, just watch it.
Pow Pow, The End
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It's all over the place but I like it. Just like the song, it's well produced but his thoughts are scattered. I'm glad Wayne didn't try to make a video that made complete sense out of this. It does have an overarching 'Inception' theme, possibly to allow the nonsensical thoughts more acceptable by having them be apart of Wayne's unconscious... whatever the case, just watch it.
Pow Pow, The End
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Everybody Know That Justin Bieber is My Cousin
Duh Based God, we all obviously knew that.
Lil B The Based God for your listening pleasure... or not. Depends. I don't exactly love listening to Lil B for his lyrical content but I do like his music. For my friends who may read this, this is a new development. I feel as if I can just chill and listen to his music and dance and act a fool. It's relaxing to put him on a playlist with Wiz, J. Cole, Joell and other lyric heavy rappers. Because as much as I love being a Colored Scholar, sometimes we need to put the books down and do the Lil B Cooking Dance, "yaknawhaimean"?
Swag! Swag! Swag!
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Lil B The Based God for your listening pleasure... or not. Depends. I don't exactly love listening to Lil B for his lyrical content but I do like his music. For my friends who may read this, this is a new development. I feel as if I can just chill and listen to his music and dance and act a fool. It's relaxing to put him on a playlist with Wiz, J. Cole, Joell and other lyric heavy rappers. Because as much as I love being a Colored Scholar, sometimes we need to put the books down and do the Lil B Cooking Dance, "yaknawhaimean"?
Swag! Swag! Swag!
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Monday, February 7, 2011
The Only Post I Will Ever Write about Glee
So listen, I've watched one Glee episode up until last night. I don't really have a strong opinion about the show at all. But last night, like myself millions of unsuspecting football aficionados who were too full on chips and salsa to find the remote, watched at least some portion of Glee last night. I, returning from a friends apartment to my own, turn on my television to see if they were still celebrating Green Bay's Super Bowl victory on the field, only to find Glee on. I continued to watch because there was drama but was glad that I watched because there was this:
Watch it now and don't hate because you know that it's ill.
I'm not saying that I'm going to start watching Glee now buuuuuut that was kinda crazy. Well done teeny bopper show of our generation, well done.
Watch it now and don't hate because you know that it's ill.
I'm not saying that I'm going to start watching Glee now buuuuuut that was kinda crazy. Well done teeny bopper show of our generation, well done.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
CyHi Da Prynce - Ring Bellz
CyHi put some Black History in this video from his last mixtape. It's ill.
CYHI DA PRYNCE -- RING BELLZ from Urban News Network on Vimeo.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Perf's Top Mixtapes of 2010 (Part 2 of 3)
No need to explain this again. If you need explanation, go to the original post.
The Top 10
#10
Yelawolf - Trunk Muzik
Yelawolf had a good year in 2010. He was on Big Boi's "You Ain't no DJ" and of the BET Award Ciphers, the reason I at least watch the show. This mixtape not only set him apart as a great rapper but as not your average Eminem-like (not to say Em is average, cuz no, he's not) white rapper (basically no one is gonna be Asher Rothing him)... though Em did sign him to Shady records. White rappers, man, white rappers.
Check Out: "Good to Go" ft. Bun B
#9
B.o.B - No Genre
Bobby Ray probably had a better year than most people. As he went from extra ATL local to top of the world, performing with other famous people besides T.I. The tape's title speaks for itself. He can rap his ass off, sing you a love song or produce any type of track. He's a real producer; you can tell from the high level of his collabos. You never wonder why he chose to have someone on a song... it just makes sense.
Check Out: "Higher" ft. Playboy Tre, CyHi Da Prynce & Bun B
#8
T.I. - F**k A Mixtape
What harsh words, T.I.P.! B.o.B's boss falls barely before him. Honestly, this mixtape is much more like an album than anything. With great appearances from Lil Wayne, Jeezy and the like. You probably would have heard more about it if T.I. wasn't in jail for most of last year but yeah... that's not how it worked out. You may be bumping to it for a minute.
Check Out: "Yeah" ft. Lil Wayne
#7
Big Sean - Finally Famous 3
There was a 3 month period when I hoped for a new Big Sean song every Friday; Kanye's G.O.O.D. Fridays. Unfortunately Big Sean was not on every song but he showed up on every track he was able to bless. Including the track with the last second J. Cole addition, that Big Sean also ripped... people seem to get too caught up in J. Cole's amazing verse and belittle Big Sean's lessons in murktology (don't look that word up, it's an original). He's slept on but at least Kanye knows that he's sitting on a jackpot.
Check Out: "Supa Dupa Lemondae" Freestyle
#6
Wiz Khalifa - Kush & OJ
Datpiff.com had his mixtape at #1 but I couldn't. Wiz will only get better though, you can tell; probably because the people around him are gonna make him start smoking a little bit less. He's great lyrically and has an ill flow. He stayed releasing mixtapes all year which was great but it also confused me to which ones to actually listen to as I found out about him late. I predict a very long career for young Khalifa.
Check Out: "Never Been" (this is the actually video and it's definitely NSFW.. found out the hard way by thiiiiis guuuuy)
The Top 5 will be around shortly. Enjoy these until then!
The Top 10
#10
Yelawolf - Trunk Muzik
Yelawolf had a good year in 2010. He was on Big Boi's "You Ain't no DJ" and of the BET Award Ciphers, the reason I at least watch the show. This mixtape not only set him apart as a great rapper but as not your average Eminem-like (not to say Em is average, cuz no, he's not) white rapper (basically no one is gonna be Asher Rothing him)... though Em did sign him to Shady records. White rappers, man, white rappers.
Check Out: "Good to Go" ft. Bun B
#9
B.o.B - No Genre
Bobby Ray probably had a better year than most people. As he went from extra ATL local to top of the world, performing with other famous people besides T.I. The tape's title speaks for itself. He can rap his ass off, sing you a love song or produce any type of track. He's a real producer; you can tell from the high level of his collabos. You never wonder why he chose to have someone on a song... it just makes sense.
Check Out: "Higher" ft. Playboy Tre, CyHi Da Prynce & Bun B
#8
T.I. - F**k A Mixtape
What harsh words, T.I.P.! B.o.B's boss falls barely before him. Honestly, this mixtape is much more like an album than anything. With great appearances from Lil Wayne, Jeezy and the like. You probably would have heard more about it if T.I. wasn't in jail for most of last year but yeah... that's not how it worked out. You may be bumping to it for a minute.
Check Out: "Yeah" ft. Lil Wayne
#7
Big Sean - Finally Famous 3
There was a 3 month period when I hoped for a new Big Sean song every Friday; Kanye's G.O.O.D. Fridays. Unfortunately Big Sean was not on every song but he showed up on every track he was able to bless. Including the track with the last second J. Cole addition, that Big Sean also ripped... people seem to get too caught up in J. Cole's amazing verse and belittle Big Sean's lessons in murktology (don't look that word up, it's an original). He's slept on but at least Kanye knows that he's sitting on a jackpot.
Check Out: "Supa Dupa Lemondae" Freestyle
#6
Wiz Khalifa - Kush & OJ
Datpiff.com had his mixtape at #1 but I couldn't. Wiz will only get better though, you can tell; probably because the people around him are gonna make him start smoking a little bit less. He's great lyrically and has an ill flow. He stayed releasing mixtapes all year which was great but it also confused me to which ones to actually listen to as I found out about him late. I predict a very long career for young Khalifa.
Check Out: "Never Been" (this is the actually video and it's definitely NSFW.. found out the hard way by thiiiiis guuuuy)
The Top 5 will be around shortly. Enjoy these until then!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Extra Ill: L.A.
L.A. is fairly new to rapping but she's been writing forever... and you can tell. Even if you don't enjoy Hip Hop, you'll love her music for it's passion.
Last Friday she released her first mixtape entitled "The Presentation". It's a complete project that is best listened to from the beginning to the end. She uses a few Kanye samples from some of his earlier projects which fit perfectly with the I-put-my-soul-into-this-song vibe you feel throughout the tape. To give you a preview of a few of the tracks and to exhibit her stage presence, she made a mini movie to go along with the release of the mixtape.. yeah, I know, extra ill. You can download the mixtape by going to her blog, by clicking here. The movie is below:
Oh, and I went to school with her too. Niiiiiice (Fabolous voice). I just can't believe that I went to school with so many talented people. Check her out though for real though. You're welcome in advance.
Last Friday she released her first mixtape entitled "The Presentation". It's a complete project that is best listened to from the beginning to the end. She uses a few Kanye samples from some of his earlier projects which fit perfectly with the I-put-my-soul-into-this-song vibe you feel throughout the tape. To give you a preview of a few of the tracks and to exhibit her stage presence, she made a mini movie to go along with the release of the mixtape.. yeah, I know, extra ill. You can download the mixtape by going to her blog, by clicking here. The movie is below:
The Presentation from Brandon Brathwaite on Vimeo.
Oh, and I went to school with her too. Niiiiiice (Fabolous voice). I just can't believe that I went to school with so many talented people. Check her out though for real though. You're welcome in advance.
Kevin Hart's Chocolate Drop
Kevin Hart is as funny and as relevant as any hilarious comedian these days. Whether he's doing a stand up routine, a viral video of him hosting P. Diddy's album release party while a video vixen-type's hair is caught on fire or creating a rapping alter ego, he remains on our minds. Speaking of rapping alter egos, here is the street DVD intro to the one and only Chocolate Drop.
"Buttersworth, b*****s!"
"Buttersworth, b*****s!"
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Waka Flacka is Trying to Ruin Hip Hop, Actually
I finally have evidence! Waka Flacka is bad for you... at least, he's bad for your music.
This is a video that he has with an Oklahoma City artist named Privaledge. This cat seems to be sponsored by players on the Thunder or something; Kevin Durant, James Harden and two other easily forgettable players are in the studio with Waka and this other cat. The problem comes when Waka decides to give advice to the newer cat.
Yeah, Waka Flacka isn't exactly a Dr. Phil. And maybe I'd take advice from the guy about where to get braids or how to get a southern accent when you're from Philly but I refuse to ask his advice about anything musical! Never!
He drops knowledge with these few quotables: "Do 12, never do 16" telling his mentee to never do a complete conventional verse because the crowd doesn't want that (BUT WE DO, WAKA, BUT WE DO!) and "Lyricism is not working"... huh? Could have fooled me about that whole lyricism thing, Waka. Maybe you're right though... maybe I just want to hear you yell your name.
-_-
P.S. World Star Hip Hop is obviously back up. I'm on the wall about that news; this video is one of the reasons that I'm not ecstatic about it returning.
This is a video that he has with an Oklahoma City artist named Privaledge. This cat seems to be sponsored by players on the Thunder or something; Kevin Durant, James Harden and two other easily forgettable players are in the studio with Waka and this other cat. The problem comes when Waka decides to give advice to the newer cat.
Yeah, Waka Flacka isn't exactly a Dr. Phil. And maybe I'd take advice from the guy about where to get braids or how to get a southern accent when you're from Philly but I refuse to ask his advice about anything musical! Never!
He drops knowledge with these few quotables: "Do 12, never do 16" telling his mentee to never do a complete conventional verse because the crowd doesn't want that (BUT WE DO, WAKA, BUT WE DO!) and "Lyricism is not working"... huh? Could have fooled me about that whole lyricism thing, Waka. Maybe you're right though... maybe I just want to hear you yell your name.
-_-
P.S. World Star Hip Hop is obviously back up. I'm on the wall about that news; this video is one of the reasons that I'm not ecstatic about it returning.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
"All of the Lights" as Appreciated by White People
The Portland Cello Project covers Kanye West's "All of the Lights"... AND IT'S ILL. Just watch it, stop reading what I say. I am nothing but a conveyor.
If Kanye ever performs with them, the world would explode from amazing music inspired eargasms but at least we would all die happy.. and possibly before 2012. Booya, in your face Nostradamus! unh.
If Kanye ever performs with them, the world would explode from amazing music inspired eargasms but at least we would all die happy.. and possibly before 2012. Booya, in your face Nostradamus! unh.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Perf's Top Mixtapes of 2010 (Part 1 of 3)
I decided to do this because I love music and I, for the first time last year paid attention to the mixtape game for the majority of the year. I specifically appreciate lyricism in hip hop so that will show through many of my picks. I hope you can find a few that you enjoy in the list.
We'll start with Next Up (so people who are gonna probably be on this list next year) and Honorable Mentions
Next Up
Fred The Godson - Armageddon
Fred is lyrical and has the raspy voice reminiscent of Biggie... and the rotund size. When he raps, it sounds so easy. Pay attention to this dude. Check out his song "So Crazy (Remix)" ft. Waka Flacka and Cam'Ron.
Diggy Simmons - Airbone
Diggy is good. I guess it's in his blood as he is son of Run DMC rapper Rev Run and nephew Hip Hop Mogul Russell Simmons. He can only get better. He's one of those rich kid rappers; a new trend that seems to be starting. I mean, I don't care as long as the music is ill. Check out his song "Oh Yeah" ft. Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell.
Honorable Mentions
Dead Prez - Revolutionary but Gangsta Grillz
It's good to just heard from this group after not hearing from them for so long. They hopped on DJ Drama's Gangsta Grillz series with the play on words from their last album's title; clever and ill, just like the mixtape. Check out their song "Malcolm, Garvey, Huey" ft. Divine, where they jacked Bank$' Beamer, Benz or Bentley beat.
Cassidy - Apply Pressure 2
Cassidy is lyrical and never ceases to be lyrical. He's just so consistent that he had to be here. The standout track on this tape though is his 8 minute freestyle called "Let Me Hear Something".
Wale - More About Nothing
I couldn't make a top 11 list because no one does that so Wale had to just miss the cut. This mixtape is great but I just thought that there were 10 others better, which is fine... especially since I have no pull in the world and Jay-Z isn't gonna read this and stop f**king with Wale because he's number 11 on some random ass dude's top mixtape list. Check out his song "The Breeze" ft. Wiz Khalifa.
The Top Ten List is coming soon! What What!
We'll start with Next Up (so people who are gonna probably be on this list next year) and Honorable Mentions
Next Up
Fred The Godson - Armageddon
Fred is lyrical and has the raspy voice reminiscent of Biggie... and the rotund size. When he raps, it sounds so easy. Pay attention to this dude. Check out his song "So Crazy (Remix)" ft. Waka Flacka and Cam'Ron.
Diggy Simmons - Airbone
Diggy is good. I guess it's in his blood as he is son of Run DMC rapper Rev Run and nephew Hip Hop Mogul Russell Simmons. He can only get better. He's one of those rich kid rappers; a new trend that seems to be starting. I mean, I don't care as long as the music is ill. Check out his song "Oh Yeah" ft. Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell.
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Honorable Mentions
Dead Prez - Revolutionary but Gangsta Grillz
It's good to just heard from this group after not hearing from them for so long. They hopped on DJ Drama's Gangsta Grillz series with the play on words from their last album's title; clever and ill, just like the mixtape. Check out their song "Malcolm, Garvey, Huey" ft. Divine, where they jacked Bank$' Beamer, Benz or Bentley beat.
Cassidy - Apply Pressure 2
Cassidy is lyrical and never ceases to be lyrical. He's just so consistent that he had to be here. The standout track on this tape though is his 8 minute freestyle called "Let Me Hear Something".
Wale - More About Nothing
I couldn't make a top 11 list because no one does that so Wale had to just miss the cut. This mixtape is great but I just thought that there were 10 others better, which is fine... especially since I have no pull in the world and Jay-Z isn't gonna read this and stop f**king with Wale because he's number 11 on some random ass dude's top mixtape list. Check out his song "The Breeze" ft. Wiz Khalifa.
The Top Ten List is coming soon! What What!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Vin Khalifa - Black and Guido
Vinny from MTV's Jersey Shore decides to do his thing to Wiz Khalifa's Black and Yellow. Mind you, this is a joke as stated in the video's info... however, no one can do wrong on this beat and I appreciate Vinny's effort. (Stole this from my home girl Nina!) Enjoy!
And btw, I love the Jersey Shore and if you don't, you're just lying to yourself. Stop fronting, it's not cute.
And btw, I love the Jersey Shore and if you don't, you're just lying to yourself. Stop fronting, it's not cute.
Friday, January 7, 2011
First Things First/ Snoop's "Wet" Video
A New Year. New promise and new hope.
Still the same me talking about the same BS that I normally talk about... music, sports, random news stories, why Tom Brady sucks* and things that you need to see. This Snoop Dogg video falls in that last category.
If you haven't heard yet Snoop is performing at Prince William's bachelor party. Snoop also said that he was gonna make the Prince an anthem... and supposedly this is it. I don't like the song too much but the video is hot fire because of the very attractive women featured in it. If Snoop Dogg can help the Prince make future little Prince's with his wife, than so be it. Don't call him Snoop, call him the modern day Marvin Gaye. I think that I'm a Rick James production myself...
You're welcome. Happy New Year.
*Why Tom Brady Sucks reason #4,584,343,249,734:
Still the same me talking about the same BS that I normally talk about... music, sports, random news stories, why Tom Brady sucks* and things that you need to see. This Snoop Dogg video falls in that last category.
If you haven't heard yet Snoop is performing at Prince William's bachelor party. Snoop also said that he was gonna make the Prince an anthem... and supposedly this is it. I don't like the song too much but the video is hot fire because of the very attractive women featured in it. If Snoop Dogg can help the Prince make future little Prince's with his wife, than so be it. Don't call him Snoop, call him the modern day Marvin Gaye. I think that I'm a Rick James production myself...
You're welcome. Happy New Year.
*Why Tom Brady Sucks reason #4,584,343,249,734:
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Spotlight: Los
This rapper is from Baltimore City. He's pretty ill on these freestyles so you should check him out. Not sure if he can make it commercially... but maybe he doesn't care... which in that case, I COMPLETELY COSIGN! "'I promise you boo boo', Kevin Hart voice"
This may be the only post of the week... unless there's more music that I think you need to here. I'm studying for the GRE; I'm taking it on Thursday... yet another reason to be glad that 2010 is finally coming to an end.
Happy Holidays everyone! Hope you got some ill presents and I hope that you're looking forward to the new year as much as I am!
This may be the only post of the week... unless there's more music that I think you need to here. I'm studying for the GRE; I'm taking it on Thursday... yet another reason to be glad that 2010 is finally coming to an end.
Happy Holidays everyone! Hope you got some ill presents and I hope that you're looking forward to the new year as much as I am!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
In Case You Didn't Know... (Kendrick Lamar)
This boy spits fire. He's from Compton. And Dr. Dre is on his team. That's all you really need to know about Kendrick Lamar. Enjoy these selections.
Realness followed by more realness
More realness followed by the dude just messing around on Kanye's "Monster"
More realness followed by the dude just messing around on Kanye's "Monster"
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Roscoe Dash, Wale and Waka's "No Hands" Acoustic Cover
Besides our dude saying the N word, I completely stand by this rendition.
Hopefully, you're not as surprised by the N word as I was since I told you. Also, he made Waka Flacka's part surprisingly bearable.
Hopefully, you're not as surprised by the N word as I was since I told you. Also, he made Waka Flacka's part surprisingly bearable.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Extra Ill: Miss Mica Phone Majesty
Miss Mica Phone Majesty - Time (ft. C. Brook)
I went to college with this girl and she's extra extra talented. Her singing and songwriting abilities speak for themselves. Check this new song she just released.
And check her Facebook Page here for other songs. I'm a big fan.
I went to college with this girl and she's extra extra talented. Her singing and songwriting abilities speak for themselves. Check this new song she just released.
And check her Facebook Page here for other songs. I'm a big fan.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Keri Hilson's New Video "The Way You Love Me"
You're welcome, fellow men. Jojo is in the video... last time I've seen Jojo in something that I liked was... oh, yeah... that never happened!
Sometimes I like to talk about the artist or what not if I'm going to post a video... but that would be mean. You have a lot of watching to do. Enjoy.
God Bless America.
Sometimes I like to talk about the artist or what not if I'm going to post a video... but that would be mean. You have a lot of watching to do. Enjoy.
God Bless America.
Monday, July 12, 2010
In Case You Didn't Know...
J. Cole is the truth.
If you haven't heard the boy rap, you're missing out. When I heard Drake for the first time last year, I automatically declared him the savior of hip hop music, this doesn't mean he's the best or I even thought that he could possibly be the best! I'm not taking it back at all but I'm just clarifying that statement. I thought he would open doors for all types of rappers to reach the mainstream. Let's not credit the young boy for doing all of that exactly... but if the public can still manage to purchase so many of his albums in this age of illegal downloads, then he might be onto something.
J. Cole definitely is one of the beneficiaries of Drake's success. I don't think they sound alike or anything; I do think they could make some ill music together though. J. Cole is a bit more raw but he's so versatile that it doesn't matter. I've heard the comparisons to NaS and I completely understand them. NaS has the same versatility and raw talent. J. Cole is a long way away from actually reaching the level of someone like NaS but he is well on his way to stardom.
It also doesn't hurt that Jay-Z is backing him.
If you haven't heard the boy rap, you're missing out. When I heard Drake for the first time last year, I automatically declared him the savior of hip hop music, this doesn't mean he's the best or I even thought that he could possibly be the best! I'm not taking it back at all but I'm just clarifying that statement. I thought he would open doors for all types of rappers to reach the mainstream. Let's not credit the young boy for doing all of that exactly... but if the public can still manage to purchase so many of his albums in this age of illegal downloads, then he might be onto something.
J. Cole definitely is one of the beneficiaries of Drake's success. I don't think they sound alike or anything; I do think they could make some ill music together though. J. Cole is a bit more raw but he's so versatile that it doesn't matter. I've heard the comparisons to NaS and I completely understand them. NaS has the same versatility and raw talent. J. Cole is a long way away from actually reaching the level of someone like NaS but he is well on his way to stardom.
It also doesn't hurt that Jay-Z is backing him.
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