Def Jam Putting In Work For Jadakiss Debut

One of the most skilled lyricist in New York, Jadakiss, is preparing his Def Jam debut album, "Kiss My Ass".

On a label where alot of the artist have complained about lack of promotion and marketing, Def Jam has put Jadakiss at the forefront.

Jadakiss has confirmed that he is only a few songs away from completing his album, but also said he would like to finish his mixtape first. It has been 4 years since Jada released "Kiss of Death"

Appreances from Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne "Death Wish", Jay-Z assisted "Who Run This",Ghostface , Raekwon, Ne-Yo "By Your Side", Avery Storm, Barrington Levy and of course D-Block are all expected to contribute to the album.

Jadakiss plans to release his mixtape, than his LP, then a D-Block compilation entitled "No Security Needed" will all hit the streets. By 2009 Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jada will release the long awaited LOX  album.

Rick Ross- Swagger Like Us Freestyle

DJ Mike Nice and Common Present: For All Seasons (2008)

Another one of my favorite artist, new mixtape, prelude for new album. This cover art is powerful. 

Tracklist:
01. 03:18 Common - No Competition
02. 02:36 Common - Funk **** (Unreleased Prod. By Marley Marl)
03. 03:06 Common - Verbal Murder II Ft. Big Pun, N.O.R.E, & Pete Rock
04. 02:42 Common - A Letter To The Law (Poetry)
05. 04:48 Common - 6th Sense (Live) Bw 6th Sense (Original)
06. 03:31 Common - The Game
07. 03:20 Common - Testify (Live) Bw Testify (Unreleased Remix)
08. 02:59 Common - Go (Live)
09. 02:53 Common - The Say Ft. John Legend & Consequence
(Original Version)
10. 04:43 Common - Again (Remix) Ft. Ghostface & Faith Evans
11. 03:24 Common - Dance For Me Ft. Mary J Blige
12. 02:17 Common - God Is Freedom (Poetry)
13. 01:30 Common - Unamerican Caravan (Demo Tape ‘91/’92)
14. 04:23 Common - Divide & Conquer (Demo Tape ‘91/’92)
15. 02:53 Common - Wo Stole The Clippers (Demo Tape ‘91/’92)
16. 03:01 Common - The Train (Demo Tape ‘91/’92)
17. 04:22 Common - The Food Ft. Kanye West
(Unreleased Studio Version)
18. 02:04 Common - Wack Niggas Ft. Consequence, Kanye West &
Talib Kweli
19. 10:43 Kanye West - Vs. Common
(Live Freestyle Battle 99.5 Fm From ‘96)
20. 06:45 Common - Stretch & Bobbito 88.9 Freestyle Ft. Black
Thought, Pharoah Monch & Absolute
21. 02:44 Common - Stretch & Bobbito 88.9 Freestyle (Oct ‘94)
22. 00:36 Common - Holiday In The Hood (Gap Ad)

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Blueprint 3 Baby On The Way.....

Yep its official, Jigga Man is back in the studio with tentative release date of December 2nd. As you may have already heard Kanye West will serve as executive producer for the album and producing majority of the tracks. "Jockin Jay-Z" will serve as the albums official/non official first single, and that has been making its rounds nationwide. I am excited that there will be a remake to "Swagger Like Us" (check this lineup out) Jay-Z ft Andre 3000, Nas, and Young Jeezy. Could you ask for anything more? I wanna hear 3000 verse cause I know its going to be crazy. This version will be on his album and has already been recorded.  

Whatever mindset he was in when he made Blueprint, I hope he is focused like that cause the industry really needs one of those albums right about now. 

"Blueprint 3" in stores Dec 2nd

Stream Of Consciousness-Artist Who Should Be Shot At?

Ladies and Gentleman I apologize for keeping you waiting.... Today I will reveal the number one artist who tops the list (once again this is all a joke, so I hope no one catches feelings including the Feds)

Shawty Lo #1

Are you honestly surprised? He has jumped on everyone's track and spit his nursery rhymes to the masses and ppl think that this is okay?! One thing I will give him is that he usually has very good beats (i.e. Foolish, Dey Know). He def takes his fame for granted and if he was not serious about rapping then why even start. These are the lyrics that catapulted him to number one on my list (Gucci Man dodged a bullet on this one but he has the Honorable Mention award)

Gucci Bandanna- Soulja Boy ft Gucci Man and Shawty Lo

"Shawty Lo I really run Atlanta

Scarf around my neck Gucci Bandanna

Niggas talking slick, they filled with ammo

But I dont care so gotdamn you

This big ass watch, cost more than yours

I built a house you can't afford

Its stupid big, got a ocean view

Its way up there, I look down on you

We flex down here, thats what we do

Get in our way, I flex on you

You acting monkey, we keep bananas

Them goons with me, rocking bandanna"

Need I say more.....

To all the artist on this list, please accept this as an intervention meaning I know this hurts but its only about helping you out in the long run lol. There are millions of talented rappers out there who didn't get a chance because someone saw something more in you, so please don't take your position lightly.

Every time you step behind a mic,  try and spit your best lyrics instead of recording your worst freestyles. Next time you want to scream over the track.....don't, maybe just talk and try to have a dictionary in your hand so you can incorporate some new adjectives into your vocabulary. Next time you write a song don't, entitle it "Shawty Got Gifts" or shoot Soul Train in the middle of your bank robbery while telling me to put my hands in the air...

Until next time............ hire a ghostwriter (Skillz or Smitty) haha I'm out.

Sobechi Ibekwe for Iron Lungs