March 14, 2009 @ 7:36 AM EDT
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There’s no crying in baseball and no sleeping in hip-hop. But hey I’m still learning the Internets. I’m a work in progress! Ha! Anyways, Nah Right’s Dre explains what went down this morning. I hear this is a treat from the new Grand Theft Auto video game. I ain’t touched a joystick since NBA Live had the proper camera angles. Two versions of the same song here and I prefer the one after the jump. Remix baby!
Ghostface & Doom “Chinatown Wars”
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Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.