Pharoahe Monch-Welcome To The Terror Dome

From the album "Desire" Monch puts together a collage of images over intense lyrics for this video. If you havent heard this album, please go out and get it. It is one of the most slept on albums in hip-hop.

Stream Of Consciousness-Political Edition

Tonight I went to a program at my school that opened my mind and eyes to some fears that have bothered me. 

So if Barack Obama gets elected what effect is it going to have on the African- American community?

I reference this situation to that of Jay-Z becoming the president of Def Jam Records. Artist were so excited that "one of them" was in a position to finally pull them out from the lack of support the label was giving them.  The overall feeling was that Jay-Z was once an artist so he knows and understands the struggle. Why wouldnt my situation get 10x better?

I feel like artist became very relaxed on the label because they felt as if one man was going to come down and save the day. Its almost as if they felt they didnt have to work as hard and the harsh reality slapped alot of artist in the face.

So how does this tie into our future president?

Just like Jay-Z, Barack is only one man. I pray that because he comes into office African-Americans dont relax because they feel as if Barack is going to solve all the worlds ills, as if he is some sort of messiah. 

Barack Obama has always promised change, that has been the framework for his whole campaign. The word change in this campaign weighs heavily not only on Obama but every person who calls this country home. We cant throw our problems at his feet expecting everything to be fixed, that what God is for. Change starts from getting out to vote this election where as, history has shown, that its not something that has been very strong within the black community. 

The best way to get the change that you want, the change that benefits you the most......is to become the change you want to see. I have no doubt in my heart that Barack Obama will get into office and try his hardest to turn things around. I have no doubt that Barack Obama will try and tackle the corruption that is the government. I have no doubt that Barack Obama will usher in a new regime with hope and peace at the forefront.......but I also hope that everyone knows all these changes cant happen with just him alone.

I  pray people dont look to Barack for handouts instead look at the fact that we have the 1st African-American president in office right now, so there is nothing in this world that I can not do. I pray inner city youth can watch tv and become inspired because they see themselves behind that podium speaking on November 5th.

Once again lets all become the change we are looking for and we can all take that 1st step by voting. Lets get Barack into office and change this country one day at a time.

Barack The Vote

Obama 08'

Barack Obama 30 Minute Special

       

XXL Presents Freshman 10

Impromptu freestyle by Charles Hamilton, Asher Roth and Mickey Facts on the set of the magazine shoot for the new XXL cover.

"The Last Kiss" Scheduled to Hit Stores This December

After testing his album title "Kiss My Ass" in the market and not receiving positive feedback, Jada has changed the name to "The Last Kiss". The name of the album has created the rumor that this will be Jada's last album, but all the rumors are put to rest in this video, check it out.

"The Last Kiss" in stores December 9th

Hip-Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 10/26/08 (Top Ten)

#3 "Paper Trail" -93, 427(wk) 971,076 ttl

#8 "Year of the Gentleman" 30,711(wk) 521,453 ttl

#10 "Tha Carter III" 25,384(wk) 2,601,685 ttl

#15 "The Recession" 20,962(wk) 561,561 ttl

#26 "LAX" 16,451(wk) 531,853 ttl

#87  Nelly "Brass Knuckles" 5,598(wk) 152,325 ttl

#101  Lil Rob "1218 Part 2" 4,918(wk)  4,922 ttl

#126 DJ Khaled  "We Global" 4,243(wk)  97,511 ttl

#183 Devin The Dude "Landing Gear" 2,991(wk) 18,906ttl

#193 "Untitled" 2,852(wk)  407,133 ttl

Common Performs Live in Atlanta

"Universal Mind Control" in stores December 9th

T.I. ft Rihanna- Live Your Life

Terry Urban and Mick Boogie present Viva La Hova"

If you havent actually heard the ColdPlay album please go out and get it cause its really good. Shouts out to Mick Boogie and Terry Urban.

1) Intro (produced by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban)
2) Public Speeding (produced by Cookin’ Soul)
3) Know My Place (produced by The Amps)
4) Never Changing (produced by nVMe)
5) Miss Trouble (produced by Judah)
6) Back At My Place (produced by Remot)
7) No Love Coming Home (produced by The Kickdrums)
 Lost Part 1 (produced by Coldplay)
9) A Spy’s Prayer (produced by nVMe)
10) Science Is Ignorant (produced by Gooch)
11) The Reverse Fix (produced by Mick Boogie & nVMe)
12) Hola Blanco (produced by Garbs Infinite)
13) Take The Hill (produced by nVMe)
14) Lost Part 2 (remixed by Mick Boogie)
15) Cold Success (produced by 9th Wonder)
16) What If We Cry? (produced by Remot)
17) Beach Chair (produced by Coldplay)
18) Falling In Shadows (produced by 6th Sense)
19) Life of Clocks (produced by Terry Urban)
20) X-Y-Z (produced by Hasan Insane)

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Halfway House-The Mixtape

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1. (00:01:18) Joe Budden - Intro
2. (00:03:47) Joe Budden - On My Grind
3. (00:02:32) Joe Budden - Overkill (Feat. Heartbreak)
4. (00:03:10) Joe Budden - Check Me Out
5. (00:03:17) Joe Budden - Sidetracked
6. (00:06:31) Joe Budden - Slaughterhouse
(Feat. Joell Ortiz, Nino Bless, Crooked I & Royce Da 5′9″)
7. (00:04:04) Joe Budden - Under The Sun
8. (00:03:39) Joe Budden - The Soul
9. (00:03:26) Joe Budden - Anything Goes
10. (00:03:15) Joe Budden - Go To Hell
11. (00:03:50) Joe Budden - Just To Be Different
12. (00:03:10) Joe Budden - Touch & Go

Thr33 Rings- Ringleader Man

T-Pain Album in store on November 11th 

"RingLeader"

Boomp3.com

Just A Little Inspiration From The Shiny Suit Man

I know the inside of that mask was soaking wet from all that spit lol, I cant lie he was grooving at the end lol!!!. If you wanna groove like Diddy haha that song is called "T" Plays it Cool"  from the Four Brothers Soundtrack.

Barack The Vote

Obama 08'

Mos Def is Back.....

I am crunk about the opportunity to finally post one of my favorite artist, I have had this on repeat since I got it. The marketing for this record is crazy I haven not seen anything like this before... support real hip hop. This song is available on Itunes Election Day (which is Nov 4th, in case you have been living under a rock) With a new label Downtown Records  (home to Gnarles Barkley) "The Escstatic" on the way........

Theatre Of The Mind Album Cover

Ludacris ft Common- "Do The Right Thing" 

(Produced By 9th Wonder)

       Boomp3.com

Also Ludacris, has a song on the album called "I Do It For Hip-Hop" featuring Nas and Jay-Z. 

Nice concept, "Theatre of The Mind" in stores November 25th

BET Hip-Hop Awards 2008 Cipher (Rnd 1-3)

Jadakiss def had he best verse but everyone was still spittin...what do you think?



Cory Gunz def might as well as rapped by himself on this one. Listen closely to his last couple of bars...



I think Hurricane Chris snuck in lol, he was not supposed to be there. Bun B & Q-Tip were nice but Knaan came through with some serious wordplay.

Late Text

On top of the success of Tha Carter III as well as winning "Lyricist of The Year" at this years' BET Awards, Dwanye Carter can add a newborn baby boy to his list of blessings.

The birth took place this afternoon at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. No information has been given on the baby's weight or name. Also the mother's name has not been disclosed either. 

I hope the birth of his son can make him finally put that styrofoam cup down...you have to let it go sometime Wayne.

Congrats

The Classics: "Kwelios"

BlackSmith is Talib Kweli record label that was started last year. His latest album "EarDrum" was released under this imprint. Along with the signing of "Strong Arm Steady", and the truly gifted female MC "Jean Grae" he also launched his own YouTube channel which showcases BlackSmith TV along with various other videos featuring the Brooklyn MC. Shouts out Talib Kweli.

Hip-Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 10/19/08 (Top Ten)

T.I. #2 "Paper Trail" 131,565(this wk) 877,640 total

Ne-Yo #8 "Year of The Gentlemen" 46,386(this wk) 490,742

Lil Wayne #12 "Tha Carter III" 25,794(this wk) 2,576,301

Young Jeezy #14 " The Recession" 24,123(this wk) 540,599 total

Game #21 "LAX" 18,753(this wk) 515,402

#112  Devin The Dude "Landing Gear" 5,059(this week) 15,915 total

#163 Ice Cube "Raw Footage" 3,544(this week) 158,040 total

#173 Nas  "Untitled" 3,309(this week) 404,281 total

#183 Plies "Definiton of Real" 3,217(this week) 523,649 total

#194 David Banner "Greatest Story Ever Told" 3,024(this week) 169,157

 

Stream Of Consciousness-8 More Years?

Ladies and Gentleman November 4th is quickly approaching us. Its time for everyone to come together and change the bs we have gone through the for the last eight years. Today I went door to door letting ppl know early voting started tomorrow and they should get out and vote straight democratic ticket. I only met two houses that were not going to vote for Obama, but everyone else was excited about the opportunity to go to the polls. As corny as it sounds it was very inspiring. I have to give a big shout out to the 72 year old woman with the Mr. Magoo glasses lol. She told me she was a Republican and she has only voted twice in her life; once for Nixon and again for Bush. She told me she is no longer making the same mistake.....she is voting for Barack.

 

Please, please, please make sure you get out and vote and lets change history for good.

Barack 08'

Check out this site to register as well as vote early:

Declare Yourself

The Classics: "Poor Little Tink Tink"

Found another excerpt from "Its Pimping Pimpin" Katt Williams is too funny. Cover your ears if you dont like alot of cussing lol

O-Tip-Move

My man Q-Tip is at again, new video "Move". I am feeling the old school look of the video. Shouts out to Michael Jackson lol

The Sexiest Woman Alive LOL

She kinda had me going before she fell........

Russell Simmons & DJ Green Latern Presents: Yes We Can Mixtape

1. Intro
2. David Banner, Busta Rhymes, Talib Kweli - Black President (Remix Pt. 1)
3. Barack Obama - Stand Up
4. Nas Speaks on Politics
5. Styles P & Cassidy - Make It Out
6. Jay-z Speaks The American Dream
7. Barack Obama - One Mic, One People
8. Russell Simmons Speaks on Obama
9. Joe Budden, Twista, John Mayer - Waiting on the World to Change 2008
10. Angie Martinez - Yes We Need A Mixtape!!
11. Kanye West & Malik Yusef - Promised land
12. Wale, Rhymefest, Christina K, Royce 5?9 - Black President (Remix Pt. 2)
13. Barack Obama - My Life
14. Jay-Z - Lick A Shot
15. Russell Simmons on Change
16. Wyclef - Obama for President
17. Charles Hamilton - The Moment
18. Find Ur Dreams (interlude)
19. George Bush’s Highlight Reel
20. Mikkey Halsted - King George
21. Obama on Hip-Hop
22. Joel Ortiz feat Dante Hawkins - Letter To Obama
23. Akon , U.M. - Aint No Sunshine
24. Qadir, Dwayne (Invasion) - Its My Time
25. Johnny Polygon (Invasion) & Amanda Diva - Colorblind
26. Mavado - We Need Barack
27. Jay-Z/Gabe Real - What We Need (Speech)
28. Qadir - Yes We Can Outro

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My Life In Color [Political Edition Part 2]

The crazy part is I live in Texas and Ohio is not that far away from here. I dont know if you have ever seen a movie called "Hoodwinked" but this lady looks like Grandma Puckett lol. I dont know if i am tripping but did the reporter give out a shout to Al Jeezra at the end of his transmission....

Obama 08'

DJ 3-2-1 Presents Lupe Fiasco: Righteous Teachings Mixtape

One of the most gifted lyricist in the game, Lupe Fiasco drops a new mixtape for the masses. I hope you get a chance to listen to it.

Tracklist:
1. DJ 3-2-1 Intro
2. Freestyle
3. U, Me, Him, & Her freestyle
4. Paris, Tokoyo
5. Ghetto
6. Where Do I Go
7. Birds & The Bees
8. Spazz Out
9. Pressure (No Jay-z verse)
10. Never Lies
11. Mcfly
12. Freestyle
13. Mass Appeal Freestyle
14. Paris Tokoyo Remix
15. Make Sure
16. I Found
17. Hustla’s Song
18. American Terrorist
19. Cold World

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My Bad....

My fault ya"ll I will post some stuff tomorrow on the blog, I have been really busy these last two days.

Stream Of Consciousness-Who Keeps Interviewing Jim Jones

Alright so I am reading my daily hip-hop news and I see a article from an artist that shouldn't even be relevant in the game right now , but for some weird reason he is always getting interviewed?!

That's right you guessed it, its Jim Jones.....he gave us hits like "Ballin" and my personal favorite "Reppin Time". Is it me or does every time he gets an interview he uses it as a platform to hate on someone else? To me the true essence of an interview is to self promote upcoming projects and talk about different aspects of the game and occasionally air out another artist. The latter seems to be Jones' strong point. In a recent interview with Rhapsody.com he cleared up comments he made in "Complex Magazine".  He was basically voicing his concern (crying) for being left out of the "Swagger Like Us" while letting readers know that he is crafting "Jackin' Swagger From Us" ft Lil Wayne and Juelz Santana. The SELF PROCLAIMED SWAGGER KING (LOL) made comments about T.I., Jay-Z, and never stopped taking shots at Kanye West, and just made comments about Nas.

Focus on your career Jones.....not on everyone else.

T-Pain ft Ludacris-Chopped And Screwed Video

I have had alot of video post lately but I promise it wont be like this often. In the mean time this video is crazy. The is new T-Pain album sounds like it is going to be an good look. If I hear two singles that I like the album usually turns out good. I like "Cant Believe It" until Lil Wayne got on there and started rapping like he was throwing up on the track lol. 

"Thr33 Ringz" in stores November 11th

"My Life In Color" [Political Edition]

 I see racism is back at it again......I probably would have punched him in his pacemaker.... we will see how funny he thought he was then.

 Please Barack The Vote on November 4th

OBAMA 08'

Usain Bolt Tries Out For The New York Giants

You have to love SportsCenter haha.

The Classics: Killer Mike ft Ice Cube-Pressure

If you have time to watch this video please do, the message is very deep but easy to see. Killer Mike is another overlooked artist who dosent get the shine he deserves. His album is off the chain  with songs like "Can You Hear Me" ,"God In The Building", "Grandma's House" ,"2 Sides"  etc....Shouts out to Killer Mike and Ice Cube on this song and video (even though it only features Ice Cube's eyes and not an actual appearance lol)

" I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II" in stores now

T.I. Interview on CNN

Shouts out to T.I. who currently has the number #1 album and the number 1 & 2 singles in the country.

The Classics: Pimpin Pimpin' DVD Clip

Katt Williams is a fool lol. I wonder if he is still trying to drop his album or is he doing his Duval Grand Hustle thing?

Keynote Speaker- Andre 3000

Today I listened to the radio for the first time in at least a year....It reminded me why I never listen to the radio anymore lol. I wasnt even going to make this post until Monday but I had to hear some good lyrics at least one time today....

Andre 3000- Aquemini (2nd & 4th Verse)

"Twice upon a time there was a boy who died

lived happily ever after but thats a another chapter

live from home of the brave with dirty dollars, beauty parlors, baby bottles

bowling ball Impala's, street scholars majoring in culinary arts,

you know how to work bread, cheese & dough

from scratch but see the catch is you can get caught

Know what you selling, what you bought so cut that big talk

lets walk to a bridge meet me halfway

now you may see some children dead off in the pathway

its them poor babies walkin' slowly to the candy lady

its lookin' bad need some hope like the words maybe, if or probably

more than a hobby

when my turntables get wobbly they dont fall

I'm sorry ya"ll  I often drift, I'm talking gift

so when it comes you never look the horse inside its grill

of course you know I feel like the bearer of bad news

dont wanna be it but its needed so what have you
Now question is every nigga with dreds for the cause?

Is every nigga with golds for the fall? Naw

So dont get caught up in experience 

Its Outkast Aquemini another black experience"

4th Verse

"My mind warps and bends floats the wind count to ten

meet the twin Andre Ben. welcome to the Lion's Den

original skin many men comprehend

I extend myself so you go out and tell a friend

Sin all depends on what you believing in

Faith is what you make it, thats the hardest shit since MC Ren

Alien can blend right on in with your kin

Look again cause I swear I spot one every now and then

Its happening again, wish I could tell you when

Andre this is Andre ya'll just gonna have to make amends"

 

Listen to "Aquemini"

Sobechi Ibekwe for Iron Lungs

Travis Barker Speaks on Near Fatal Crash

I apologize to everyone for not putting this up, when it came out like a day or two ago. Travis Barker did his first interview since the plane crash with US Weekly and here is what he had to say:

"I hate planes. My biggest fear ever is to be involved in a plane crash, so when that happened...well, I'm just thankful to be alive! I'm just grateful to be here at all," Barker told Us Weekly.

"I am doing the best I can possibly be," Barker explained to US Weekly. "I'm so anxious to get out of here. I was in Georgia at the hospital over there and was scared to death to even get on an airplane again, so I had Shanna and my father come out and meet me and we took a bus back to L.A. I've just been in surgery after surgery. I have third-degree burns basically from my feet up to my waist and both hands. One of my hands has second-degree burns and one has third-degree burns."

Travis we are still praying for you and DJ AM as well as those who didnt make it. It is truly a blessing they are alive.

"My Life In Color" [Political Edition]

Man I promise you some ppl can be so damn close minded its not even funny. He is Arab?! Now McLame wants to try and change views that he has instilled in ppl with his dirty campaign tactics huh? 



Shouts out to Esquire Magazine for endorsing Barack Obama for the 2008 Presidential Campaign. You can read the article here.

Beyonce- If I Were A Boy

I would be arrested by her any day lol.......Wait I guess thats me thinking like a boy huh..

Nas (Make The World Go Round) ft Game and Chris Brown

I would not have picked this to shoot the third single with but I guess he was trying to be more appealing to different crowds. Shout out to Nas, if you havent picked up the album please go get it. For some reason all the videos I found the words are off.. I guess the editing was done with someone in that PC commercial lol.

Seeing Sounds Album Review

4 out of 5

#1 out 3 (rank vs album catalog)

This album dropped on June 10th, its now 4 months later and  I am still bumping the cd. I was asked to review this album so shouts out to Brandon or Branden like they call him now lol. I did some research on "Seeing Sounds" this album was actually inspired when the band watched a show about synaesthesia- the neurological that causes ppl to experience sounds as colors or objects as colors hence the creation of the idea and title.

"Seeing Sounds" is an album that mixes organic sounds with hip-hop beats and breaks splashed with an R&B. It sounds as if they were really making beats as opposed to using the traditional MPC. By that I mean live instruments in the studio later mixed with a MAC lol. (Pharrell had the nerve to say he is a PC, when he knows he using a Mac, matter-of-fact check any YouTube video and I guarantee he is sitting in front of an IMac, but I guess a check is a check haha, and one endorsed by Bill Gates cant possible bounce).

"Everybody Nose" takes a look at Hollywood's cocaine addiction, "Windows" is a story of looking into the a girls eyes that have caught your attention. I dont know what "Anti-Matter"

is talking about lol but the beat is disgusting! "Spaz" takes you on musical journey, it almost gives you the feel of riding a roller coster. "Yeah You" talks about those ppl who fall in love way to fast (stalker type). "Sooner or Later" talks about life at its lowest moments while "Happy" talks about life at its highest moments. "Love Bomb" talks about putting your differences aside when in a relationship and enjoying each other. All in all this album is very well put together and it is def worth the buy.

Sobechi Ibekwe for Iron Lungs

Ludacris & 9th Wonder In The Studio: "Do The Right Thing"

Nas and Pharrell Speak On Why Rappers Dont Visit Africa More Often

I hope this changes things and more artist go to Africa, because what is perceived is what is believed in this crazy world we are living in. I fully agree with Nas on that, everything is portrayed in a negative light and that scares some ppl away from wanting to visit.

I feel there are Africans who were born here who dont wanna go visit because of stories they have heard. I have no doubt it is hard out there but honestly, its hard out here as well. So either way you have to learn how to adapt and cope. I personally have not been myself but I can not wait till the day I get the opportunity to go back home and see what it is like for myself.

At the same time Nas almost makes it seem like African's look down on African Americans but it actually goes both ways. Across the board communication needs to revamped so there is a sense of pride no matter what side of the continent you reside on. In the end, we all come from the same place.

"Trouble In The Water" Movie Trailer

Just because you don't see it in the news does not mean its still not going on. This is a very powerful documentary and I hope you get a chance to see it.

Vote For "That One"

Man I thought I was losing my mind when I heard McLame say that during last nights debate.  That is a grown man who is extremely successful, with a wife and two kids and the only label you have for him is that one?! Sometimes you dont know what to say.........so instead I hired Diddy to speak for me. Tell them how I feel Shiny Suit Man...




Stand up and vote on November 4th, being registered to vote is only the first step....

Hip-Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 10/05/08 (Top Ten)

T.I. #1  "Paper Trail" 568,383 (1st wk)- 569, 361

Robin Thicke #3 "Something Else" 136,944 (1st wk)- 137,204


Young Jeezy "The Recession" #12 38,754- 489,675 total


Lil Wayne "Tha Carter III" #14 34,553- 2,523,278 total


The Game "LAX" #18 28,105- 476,020

#43 Murs "Murs For President"  12, 159 (this week) 12, 590 total

#45 DJ Khaled "We Global" 11,863 (this week)  79, 490 total

#88 LL Cool J  "Exit 13"  6,940 (this week) 73,112 total

#99 Z-Ro "Crack" 5,793 (this week)  16,310 total

#199 T.I. "T.I. vs T.I.P." 3,271 (this week) 1,309, 476 total

Kanye West - Love Lockdown Video

To: Your Ipod, Love Hip-Hop

I thought this picture was hilarious lol

50 Cent- Get Up [Snippet] (Produced by Swiss Beatz)

http://www.zshare.net/audio/201217549725c646/

Akon ft Lil Wayne- I'M So Paid

http://www.zshare.net/audio/201163820cb0b233/

Ludacris ft T-Pain - One More Drink

http://www.zshare.net/audio/20115152246abe19/

Cassidy ft Murda Mook- Expect The Unexpected

http://www.zshare.net/audio/201157462e471b6e/

Jay-Z - Lick A Shot For Obama (Interlude for upcoming  Green Lantern Mixtape "Yes We Can"

http://www.zshare.net/audio/20114558850405da/

Freeway- Baby Back

http://www.zshare.net/audio/2011493865543920/

Rick Ross Admits To Being A Correctional Officer

Rick Ross has opened up to the public about being a correctional officer before becoming a rapper. In the newest issue of Don Diva Magazine he admits he was a Florida Correctional officer for 18 months. He also had this to say:

"Yes, it's me," Ross tells Don Diva. "I never tried to hide my past. I put my name inside my CDs. My company has my [Social Security number]. I could've put a company name...I done been up and I done been down and that's what makes me what I am. I never ratted on a nigga. I never prosecuted a nigga. I never locked up a nigga, that's first and foremost. I always felt that me being the nigga that I am, I never owed a nigga an explanation. When I'm making my music and I'm talking about blow, it's because I did it. When I say that I'm rich off cocaine, it's because I did it. Those are the street principals that apply."

Personally I dont really care if he was a correctional police officer cause that's neither here nor there. If he did do everything he rapped about that's fine, if not that's fine too. I dont buy his albums or post his freestyles based on the fact he used to sell drugs. I support because I feel like he is a talented artist. His past is his past, for whatever reason he didnt want to come out and admit it before, is his choice entirely. Hip-Hop has seen worse and let worse go [i.e Wayne Kissing Baby in the MOUTH] so this situation can not be that big. His success took a shot at him. Shouts out to Rick Ross, visit www.deeperthanrap.com,  I believe that is also the name of his upcoming album or maybe it is a mixtape....I am not sure, I will get back to you on that one lol. 

In the mean time, lets get back to the Music

Talib Kweli & David Banner Headline Hip Hop Live Tour

As ya'll may already know Sony is kicking of it Hip Hop Live Tour.  Talib Kweli, David Banner, B.O.B.  and Little Brother will embark on a 19-day nationwide tour. Concert goers will also get to a chance to hear these artist perform with The Rhythm Roots All Stars. They are a live band that has played for the likes of Outkast, Black Eyed Peas and much more.

As an added bonus, anyone who purchases a ticket will recieve a free pair of Sony EX Earbuds. For more information on the tour as well as purchase tickets visit this site. www.sony.com/hiphoplivetour.

Tour Dates (with Little Brother Supporting)

10/08/2008 Boulder, CO- Fox Theatre

10/10/2008 Minneapolis, MN- First Avenue

10/13/2008 Bloomington, IN- Bluebird

10/16/2008 Ft.Lauderdale-Revolution

Tour Dates (with B.O.B. supporting)

10/18/2008 Athens, GA- Georgia Theatre

10/19/2008 Asheville, NC-Orange Peel

10/20/2008 Washington, DC- 9:30 Club

10/21/2008 Philadelphia, PA- Trocadero

10/24/2008 Boston, MA-Showcase Live (Only Talib Kweli)

10/25/2008 New York, NY- Nokia Theatre

I.O.U. Section Coming Soon

They Say History Repeats Itself Right? (John McLame Edition)

I got an email with this information. I will let you make a decision....



When the savings and loan industry collapsed, Keating’s failed company put taxpayers on the hook for $3.4 billion and more than 20,000 Americans lost their savings. John McCain was reprimanded by the bipartisan Senate Ethics Committee, but the ultimate cost of the crisis to American taxpayers reached more than $120 billion.

The Keating scandal is eerily similar to today’s credit crisis, where a lack of regulation and cozy relationships between the financial industry and Congress has allowed banks to make risky loans and profit by bending the rules. And in both cases, John McCain’s judgment and values have placed him on the wrong side of history.

Source: Keating Economics

Soulja Boy Enjoys His Success [Rich Ni*** Sh*t Part 3]

HAHA! When you leak every song on your album and still go platinum, set a Guinness Book Of World Records on ringtone sales, have the X-Games officially change the move formerly called "The Superman" to the "Soulja Boy", and then get a contract with YouTube where any video you post you receive 15 cents a comment than you can do stuff like this lol...

Common ft Pharrell-Universal Mind Control

I Think That Was Kimbo Slice......

I always said I was not going to blog on Sundays but I had to let ppl know about this one. Man I missed the fight but I def saw the headlines and I could not believe it. I think the commentator and the fighter were related or had a bet going cause he was super crunk lol. Listen close to him closely starting at 2:30 hahaha. I dont have HDTV but did Kimbo have chest hair on just one side lol or am I just tripping? Kimbo Slice is going to get ol buddy back.....

That's A BAD Woman....

There is nothing to write on this one just appreciate it lol.

Happy Be-Lated Birthday to Talib Kweli and BlackThought

Happy Birthday to 2 of the best still doing it. I missed it last year and......again this year lol. My bad ya'll I will get it right next year, already set my calendar for 10/3/2009.

Benjamin Bixby Clothing Line Has Been Officially Launched

The best rapper in the South (that's right I said it!!!!!) Andre 3000 has officially launched his clothing line "Benjamin Bixby". I cant speak for anyone else but I am currently in a recession so I wont have any of this for a while lol. Sorry Dre, I will still show support by buying the album haha. The line says to me 1930's, it has a very vintage look and I am also feeling the logo. 

Holla at me Dre if you need any models lol

Prices range from $75 to $1595.

Click Here To View Line

Not Going Anywhere For A While?....

Now you know like I know, that the MAN ( 13 years from when he dodged the bullet the first time..... thats awkward huh?) has been looking for OJ to mess up, so they can catch him when he fell......OJ did just that.  Also I just went to CNN.com and they are currently running a poll witht the title "Should OJ spend the rest of his life in jail?" 20% said no......80% said yes. Not a good look at all.

OJ is f******* up!

Shouts out to Brian and Dave Chappelle hahaha

Kanye West Performs 2nd Single "Heartless"

Its only a minute long but, what I did hear of it I liked. I was under the impression the whole or majority of the album was going to be done using the vocoder...if it sounds anything like this then I am looking forward to it cause you know K. West is extra creative. 

"808's And Heartbreaks" in stores November 25th

Jake One Mixtape via HipHopDx.com

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Don't Vote Commercial

I love the marketing angle on this promotion. 

T-Pain vs His Vocoder

HAHAHA, this is the kind of free time you have when you charge $85,000 for a hook. Also T-Pain signed an endorsement deal to have his own version of the vocoder, so now he is really about to get paid.   Shouts out to T-Pain.

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Obama 08' (Jay-Z Edition) "Jay-Z Puts on For Obama"

Jay-Z has decided to put on concert in Michigan and Florida.

 Jay will kick off the weekend with a show in Detroit on Saturday. The performance will promote voter registration, for Barack Obama .  Voter registration for Michigan is Monday, October 6th, Jay-Z's free shows are hoping to get new voters registered before that date. Those 18 and older will be able to pick up one free ticket at Obama campaign offices, which will allow them to attend the show and the rally afterwards.

                                    

Paper Trail Album Review

4 out 5

(My rank: #3 out of his 6 albums)

I am really proud of T.I. on this album. He has def made some changes on his outlook on life. With all the media attention he has recieved as of late, he has been able to turn alot of the negatives aspects into postitve ones. During an interview with Fader Magazine, T.I. mentioned that this is been the first time in a while that he has actually put pen to paper....and it def shows.  In a industry where "swag" has replaced "lyricism", "Paper Trail" is able to intertwine the two attributes together; and the finshed product shows his formula was very successful. I have been a advent T.I. listener since "I'm Serious"(2001) and this is by far his best album to date. 

 Lyrically T.I. has stepped up his usually bravodo-filled rap to touch on real life situatons of success viewed from his eyes. This is referenced in songs such as ("Ready For Whatever", "Live Your Life", "No Matter What", "My Life Your Entertainment", "Slide Show" ,"Dead and Gone"). Of course artist have to justify their thug so he provides tracks ("I'm Illy", "What up, Whats Haapnin", and "Swagga Like Us") and dont worry ladies T.I. didn't forget about his female fans with songs ("Whatever You Like", "Porn Star"). 

Guest apperances include John Legend, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Swiss Beatz, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, and B.o.B

I feel this one is a definite buy for anyone who loves Hip-Hop, and anyone who is looking to finally hear some quality music from an artist. Shouts out to T.I., he did his thing on this album.

1. 56 Bars-Produced By DJ Toomp

2. I'm Illy- Produced by Chuck Diesel

3. Ready For Whatever- Produced by Drumma Boy*

4. On Top of The World-Produced by James Rosser & Brandon Rackley

5. Live Your Life-Produced by Just Blaze*

6. Whatever You Like-Produced by Jim Jonsin

7. No Matter What- Produced by Danjahandz

8. My Life Your Entertainment- Produced by Drumma Boy

9. Porn Star- Produced by Lil C*

10. Swing Ya Rag- Produced by Swizz Beatz

11. What Up, What's Happnin'- Produced by Drumma Boy*

12. Every Chance I Get- Produced by DJ Toomp

13. Swagga Like Us-Produced By Kanye West

14. Slide Show-Produced by Elvis Williams

15. You Ain't Missing Nothing- Produced by Drumma Boy

16. Dead and Gone-Produced by Justin Timberlake & Rob Knox*

Sobechi Ibekwe for Iron Lungs

(*) denotes songs to listen to 

Keynote Speaker- Common

This is the first of many post where I highlight a verse from an artist that stood out to me. Giving props to those who take time writing the words the that affect millions.

(No Shawty Lo verses here hahaha)

Common-The 6th Sense (2nd Verse)

"In front of two-inch glass and Arabs I order fries

Inspiration when I write, I see my daughters eyes

I'm the truth across the table from corporate lies

Immortalized by the realness I bring to it

If revolution had a movie, I'd be theme music

My music, you either fight, fuck, or dream to it

My life is one big rhyme, I try to scheme through it

Through my shell, never know what the divine would bring to it

I'd be lying if I said I didn't want millions

More than money saved, I want to save children

Dealing with alcoholism and afro-centricity

A complex man drawn off of simplicity 

Reality is frisking me

This industry will make you lose intensity 

The Common Sense in me remembers the basement

I'm Morpheus in this Hip-Hop Matrix, exposing fake shit"

"The 6th Sense" http://www.zshare.net/download/1976323462bb797c/

Sobechi Ibekwe for Iron Lungs

Hip-Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 9/28/08 (Top Ten)

Ne-Yo #3 "Year of Gentleman" 82,614- total units 333, 215

Young Jeezy #9 "The Recession" 40, 479-total units 450,863

Lil Wayne #11 "Tha Carter III" 35, 556-total units 2,448,665



The Game #14 "LAX" 29, 241- total units 447,877

Nelly #19 "Brass Knuckles"  25,559- total units 109, 564

DJ Khaled #28 "We Global"  18,054- total units 67,627

Rapheal Saadiq #41" The Way I See It" 12,264- total units 35,887

Z-Ro #48 "Crack" 10,465- total units 10, 517

B.G./ The Chopper City Boys #182 "Life in the Concrete Jungle" 3, 220-total units 8,478