This afternoon, Jigga phoned in with V103’s Ryan Cameron and spoke on his forthcoming book, Decoded. I tell ya, this is going to be a best seller.
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Related: Soulja Boy Couldn’t Understand Jay-Z
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“But some of these bitches try to act unfair/ Maybe because it’s my hair’s longer than theirs.” — David Blake
At the the 1:10 mark, Murs says DJ Quik’s got the coldest wig in the game. Ironically, Murs has the hottest.
Damn it Feels Good to be a Gangster drops July 21st.
Look who’s the newest member of XXL‘s blog team. And in his first post, Nip gives us a clear look at the cover for his upcoming mixtape, Bullets Aint Got No Name Vol. 3.
I just finished my new mixtape Bullets Ain’t Got No Names Vol.3
which is my best work to date. Y’all gonna go nuts when you hear it!
That’s hosted by the homie Whoo Kid, Jonny Shipes and The Empire. Below
is the cover artwork you see it here first on my XXL takeover so stay
tuned I’m here all week. Let me know what yall think of the cover.
Looks great, but, um, where in thee hell is the actual music?! Let’s go!
Here’s a story, of a guy named Joey…
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(AC)— Arturo Gatti was found dead in his hotel room in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. He was 37 years old. His wife, Amanda Rodriguez and son were in Brazil with him. The death was labeled as suspicious and now Rodriguez may be facing charges of murder.
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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.