Rap Radar

Looks like Blackout 2 really is gonna happen since the Dust Brothers shot a video for a song that we haven’t heard before. It’s called “Mr. International,” and I guess it’s the album’s official first single. More flicks from the set after the break.

Hey, it’s Erick Sermon.

Where the hoes at?

Pressed for time but here goes: 

1. “Lark On My Go Kart”

You know I fucks with this one. That track is hard. The crazy Jewish kid behind the boards here is Oren Yoel and this well-produced album is as much a coming-out party for Roth as it is for him.

2. “Blunt Cruise”

Saw him do this one live at SXSW. An ode to weed. Roth ain’t a player but he smokes a lot. Not as bad as Cudi tho.

3. “I Love College”

Hate it or love it, the shit went gold. Weezer sample or not.

4. “La Di Da”

My personal favorite cut produced by Don Cannon. I think I’m quietly becoming a stan of the former Aphiliate’s work.

5. “Be By Myself”

The next single features Cee-Lo on the hook and has an ill musical breakdown in the bridge.

6. “She Don’t Wanna Man”

A clear stab at a third single features Keri Hilson on the chorus that Roth wrote. She replaced an original version with Estelle that didn’t fly.

7. “Sour Patch Kids”

This is Scooter, Roth’s mgr’s favorite. I honestly don’t remember much of it. Wasn’t bad tho.

8. “As I Em”

Here’s the one that’s gonna get the Internets crazy. Roth goes right at it and addresses the elephant in the room. That’s right the Em is for Eminem as Roth breaks down the comparisons and pours out his heart and soul. Can see the line of journalists waiting to ask Marshall what he thinks of the record now.

9. “Lion’s Roar”

Busta Rhymes bumrushes the show here and New Kingdom is on the hook. Anyone remember them?

10. “Bad Day”

Another rap lost one, Jazze Pha pops up here just because he happpened to be in the same studio when the song was being recorded.

11. “His Dream”

Asher’s personal favorite as he breaks down his relationship with his father who made career sacrifices for the sake of his children.

12. “Fallin’”

Another one from the heart as Roth talks about his life and just when you get to really know who the man behind the music—boom it’s over. Leaving you wanting more. 

Don’t worry iTunes has some bonus joints:

13. “Perfectionist”

A capable collabo with Akon’s Rock City and a fellow Philly MC who’s rugged neva smoove.

14. “The Lounge”

Y’all heard that one before.

OK Ross is shippin’ 600K. And Roth 200K. So first week dreams of Rocky beatin’ Creed don’t look good but I believe Roth crafted an album that’s gonna silence plenty of haters, open a lot of closed minds, and make plenty of critics’ top ten lists of the year.

This Asher Roth kid may take some gettin’ used too. But he belongs.

Uncle Bun gives his thoughts on Cudi’s “retirement” and offers the young’n some advice. 

Sidebar: ANY rapper bitching about their job, is straight up gay. They’re millions of unemployed folks right now that would love to be in your position. So, grab tissue and stop your bloodclot crying. 

Here’s Bfred‘s latest digital ode. Jim Jonsin, this is your life.

“Over the last 8 years, Miami native James “Jim Jonsin” Scheffer has given his career a complete makeover. While local Florida music fans might know him as DJ Jealous J, a legendary DJ/rapper/producer in the state’s electro bass scene, today’s urban music fans know him as the 808-friendly pop producer behind #1 smashes like T.I.’s “Whatever You Like,” Soulja Boy’s “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” and Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop…I’ve compiled some of my favorite Jim Jonsin-related joints from the last 20 years for this week’s Uggh…Nice Watch release.”

Previously: The Tricky Stewart Collection

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This is it, y’all. You can’t believe there’s this much Kanye footage on RapRadar and I can’t believe I shot all this shit. Fair exchange! Ha! Anyways, this is the final sequence, which features more flashing lights, group hugs and more of Kanye’s poor memory. Only Reagan’s was worst. Look it up!

“Heartless (Rant)” (Now dude is on some did I make YOU Heartless shit? We don’t believe you. Ha.)

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“Good Life”/”Love Lockdown”

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Get out the way Cudi, the Chi-town express is coming! I don’t even like this piss-poor Pharrell track but even I was hoppin’ up and down. I never seen Com so animated. Maybe he was so amped because he knew a reunion with his ex-boo was on deck.

“Get Em High”

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“The Light” (As you know by now, Ms. Badu was in the house. I love her rhymin’ in the cipher at the end.)

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My brother from another server, just sent over behind the scenes footage of Mrs. Carter’s ad campaign for Nintendo DS’ “Rhythm Heaven.”

*downloads cheat codes*

Previously: Beyonce Playing Games With Nintendo

Props: Woooha