
Most Valuable Player.
Most Valuable Player.
Seis Hombres.
Stepped It Up.
Freshman Year.
Dead Or Alive.
This morning, Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and XXL Staff members Jayson Rodriguez and Carl Chery appeared on Hot 97’s morning show to explain their choices for this year’s freshman class as well as why A$AP Rocky declined and Chip Tha Ripper’s absence. hhnm
[vodpod id=Video.15820590&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] We already got their choice for Rookie Of The Year. And today, Combat Jack, Jayson Rodriguez, Jeff Sledge, Joe La Puma, and Brian give us their choice for this year’s most improved MC. What do you think? al lindstrom
A few weeks ago, Al Lindstrom rounded up yours truly, Combat Jack, Jayson Rodriguez, Jeff Sledge, Joe La Puma, and Neil Ceaser for his annual year-end recap. In this clip, we debated on the 2011 rookie of the year. The criteria was: “The artist who had the biggest breakout year”. Agree or disagree with our selections? Speak your piece in the comments.
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.