
Who’s Hot, Who’s Not
Who’s Hot, Who’s Not
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Guess who’s got a new job. Last Sunday, yours truly launched our “On The Radar” segment during MTV 2’s Sucker Free countdown. In each episode, I’ll be discussing the three most talked about and hottest records of the week. Full disclosure: I filmed a day prior to “3 Kings” dropped. Tune in every Sunday at 11 a.m EST.
Last night, MTV2 brought season 1 of Hip Hop Squares to a close with its eight episode featuring Nick Cannon, Jessica White, DJ Khaled, Angie Martinez, Ghostface and more. See you next season. Previously: Ep. 7
The x’s and o’s continued on MTV2 this week with the 7th episode featuring contestants DJ Khaled, 2 Chainz, Fat Joe, Asher Roth and many more. Game on, bitches!
Yeah kid, Chicago’s on the rise. And recently, MTV2 took their talents to the Midwest to document the 4th coast uprising. The full episode will air July 1th at 11am and 11pm on MTV2.
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.