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Analyzing MTV’s Hottest MC’s list with This50, Maino gets peeved when his name isn’t mentioned in the top ten. Surely, everyone wants to be recognized, but like that Monica song suggests: don’t take it personal. As I see it, Maino had one of the best albums this year. Listen to that.
Props: YK2
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Last night at the Canal Room in NYC, Drake went out on a limb and said Trey Songz was the greatest R&B singer of the generation. Bold statement there, Aubrey. Unfortunately, I’d have to disagree. I think that honor goes to Robert S. Kelly. Say what you want about the Pied Piper, (Lord knows, I have) but Kellz has been running Generation Y for a minute. Sigh. Insolence is bliss.
Props: Miss Info
Moment of Clarity: Yuuup, I was wrong. While Kellz maybe the greatest male R&B artist ever, he isn’t a memeber of Trey and Drake’s generation. So in that regard, perhaps Drizzy has a point. But on the flipside, who’s the comp?
Man, I wish there was footage of this. Take yourself to London, September 2006. With Coldplay’s Chris Martin on keys, Hov and Nasir perform, “Dead Presidents” and “The World Is Yours” at the Royal Albert Hall. So mean and vicious, man.
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Props: Green Lantern
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Willie rounds up the reservoir dogs, for his latest visual. This beat knocks—and so does shorty’s assets in the video. The Fly Mixtape drops 09/09/09, you bastards!
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Earlier at the “Answer The Call” press conference, Hov finally put a face to the name of yours truly. Jesus, I was being facetious about being ether’d. You weak bastards ought to know, I breathe acid.
Shouts: Marvelous Mo
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Here’s Christopher Reid of Kid-N-Play fame hawking suits for a California retailer. Now, there’s nothing better than rocking tailored duds. But, to hear Kid say “It’s not about that hip-hop house party stuff” and then suggest folks wear suits when their homeboy gets shot is just downright embarrassing, if not tacky. I’m sure Men’s Warehouse would frown at such a thing. Iron out your act, and get it together. Better yet, let your man Dave hook you up.
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In an interview with Rolling Out, the pride of Adamsville, GA gives President Barack Obama a “C” for his time in office. Doubt Mike graded on a curve.
Props: YK2
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Last week blog roller, Karen Civil chopped it up with señor Bad Azz to discussed his new album and working with, Da Snowman, man. Superbad drops September 15th
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This morning, Hov held a press conference in the lobby of Madison Square Garden for his September 11th benefit concert. Tickets for the concert are a flat rate of $50 and go on sale September 8th at 9 A.M. for Citibank cardholders. 12:00 P.M. for general public. All proceeds will be donated to the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s charity.
Fun Fact: According to MSG record books, Jay sold out the arena seven times. His concert last year is in the Garden’s top 10 for highest grossed.
Yo, this new track from The Chef is an absolute banger! Raekwon never misses when it comes to dropping that gritty, vintage hip-hop storytelling. The beat on "Travel Places" hits hard and takes you right back to the golden era. Listening to this makes me want to pack my bags, catch a flight, and book a reliable Taxi kilimanjaro airport to Moshi just to go explore the world with some heavy bars in my headphones.