CYHI DA PRYNCE -- RING BELLZ from Urban News Network on Vimeo.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
CyHi Da Prynce - Ring Bellz
CyHi put some Black History in this video from his last mixtape. It's ill.
To a Young, Black Man
[Sometimes I get my write on. Here is something I got on write on about today.]
Everybody wants to talk for a few weeks about black history
Rather they should talk about how our future lacks history
Black history shouldn’t only be celebrated but also demonstrated
Understand the system, break it down and then penetrate it
Take what you’ve learned, yearn to earn more
Than playing every other night on David Stern’s floor
Your turn doesn’t get skipped, this aint no board game
Your time is wasted if you don’t set yourself some goals or aim
For the highest you can reach
Because you may be the biggest fish in the sea but remember that sometimes whales do get beached
I'm not a pastor so you don’t have to listen
I just hope you hear this, clear your mind because you already have the vision
Of what you can do to contribute
To society, knowing that it will forever serve as a tribute
Because the past shouldn't be forgotten
Let it make you stronger; remember we come from a people who use to only pick cotton
But don’t lie to me if you don’t give an f
I just hope you find your own way eventually and that you manage to live it best
Basically, I'm asking you to not just have a one track plan
And allow yourself to be great young, black man
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!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)