Archive for May, 2009

Hip-Hop Confessions: So Far Late

Sunday, May 31 2009 11:28 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: True Story
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I hear this tape’s pretty good. Anyone listen?
 

 

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Too bad I’ve never heard it. Yeah, that’s right. Aside from a few tracks, I haven’t listened to So Far Gone in its entirety. In fact, I just downloaded it two days ago. Ask Crystal F, she sent me the Zip file.

To be honest, I think Aubrey’s hype dissuaded me from listening. From the Tweets to the streets, folks were championing him as if he was the best thing smokin’. I yawned when “The Best I Ever Had” leaked. Not to mention, I’m skeptical to cosign anyone that emerges so quickly from obscurity. Sorry, but I never heard or watched Degrassi.

So that brings me to today. And after my first listen, So Far Gone comes off as dope Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop. That’s not exactly my favorite brand vodka, but it goes down smooth nonetheless.  Albeit the crooning, Drake’s wordplay is clever and witty. And hell, these days “The Best I Ever Had” definitely has my attention. Just as long as he leaves the Auto-Tune—and Blackberry’s at home, I’ll be sure to cop that blank disc.

Suge Knight Co-Signs The New West

Sunday, May 31 2009 9:28 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

 

Marion gives his 2 cents on the artists emerging out of the West. See, great minds think alike.

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Big Up: Hip Hop Stan

 

Black Star Reunion Show: "Umi Says"

Sunday, May 31 2009 8:01 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Live Show

 

Can the enigma of rap get some? The mighty Mos man sets off a stirring sing-along.

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Black Star Reunion Show: "Move Somethin'" x "Get By"

Sunday, May 31 2009 7:57 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Live Show

 

Kweli continues to showcase his skills with another formidable Reflection Eternal joint and the Kanye West-produced biggest song of his career.

Black Star Reunion Show: "Beats To The Rhyme" x "The Blast"

Sunday, May 31 2009 7:50 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Live Show

 

The BK duo get it in over the Run-DMC classic before Kweli shines on Reflection Eternal’s biggest hit.

Black Star Reunion Show: "Definition" x "RE: DEFinition"

Sunday, May 31 2009 7:43 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Live Show

 

Although my back hurts and these niggas didn’t go on til 1:45 am, YN really enjoyed the show last night. Mos Def and Talib Kweli were in top form with Black Star album tracks, freestyles over classic breaks, and their biggest solo joints. And yes I shot the whole fuckin’ thing. Mucho footage on the way.

N.O.R.E. Gets Grimey At B.B. Kings

Sunday, May 31 2009 6:20 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Live Show

In the film, Victor performs his hit, “Grimey” on 42st between 7th and 8th Ave’s at the Legends of Hip-Hop concert. Does Tommy Boy still suck?

Props: 57th Ave

The Clipse Live At Sneakerpimps 2009

Sunday, May 31 2009 5:58 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Live Show

Yesterday, Gene and Terrence thumbed through their catalouge at the Sneakerpimps covention in Miami. After Memorial Day, my days in Dade are over.

Props: The 305

David Banner Kicks Some Knowledge

Sunday, May 31 2009 2:44 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

Karen Civil rides shot gun with Mr. Crump as he talks about the harsh realites in hip-hop.

New Music: T.I. Ft. Kanye West x B.o.B. " On Top Of The World"

Sunday, May 31 2009 4:17 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Music
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Kanye recycles adds his verse to Clifford and Bobby Rays cut on Paper Trail.  Big Deal, right?

 

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