Check this half minute interview with 50 cent on his views on the forthcoming presidential election. It amuses me how Bill O'Reilly the infamous hip hop hating Neo-Con Fox news anchor/broadcaster calls Curtis a 'pin-head' when infact 50's probably far richer than Bill, in a career that has undoubtedly not even last a third of O'Reilly's. Who's the pin head now?
Speaking of Bill O'Reilly and hip hop, here's a clip I HAD to post, imagine if O'Reilly was a rapper..
And another recent Fiddy moment, throwing Paris Hilton off stage. Someone had to do it...and it reminds us why he's the most powerful guy in hip hop or even mainstream music right now.
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Monday, 4 February 2008
The Authorized Biography of Snoop
"Boss of the city, boss of the coast some other n!ggaz try but none of em come close"
Just when you think Snoop's rapped just about everything there is to rap about, and his career is gonna end soon, he comes with a straight banger. A track which you hear for the 1st time and reminds you why Snoops the most consistent emcee in the game (on a commercial level anyway). If you ever heard Nas' track 'Unauthorized biography of Rakim' on Streets Disciple, then this will seem familiar. Snoop goes on a three verse journey through his 15 year career, discussing his success, criticisms and all in between. The beat delivers another peice if west coast class as expected and there's local crooner Uncle Chucc (not John Legend or Charlie Wilson as it first sounds)providing the backing vocals. and melodies to make it that much more SNOOP.
Just when you think Snoop's rapped just about everything there is to rap about, and his career is gonna end soon, he comes with a straight banger. A track which you hear for the 1st time and reminds you why Snoops the most consistent emcee in the game (on a commercial level anyway). If you ever heard Nas' track 'Unauthorized biography of Rakim' on Streets Disciple, then this will seem familiar. Snoop goes on a three verse journey through his 15 year career, discussing his success, criticisms and all in between. The beat delivers another peice if west coast class as expected and there's local crooner Uncle Chucc (not John Legend or Charlie Wilson as it first sounds)providing the backing vocals. and melodies to make it that much more SNOOP.
SNOOP - Snoop Dogg ft. Uncle Chucc - Neva Hafta Worry
Presidential Race Campaign (but I ain't talkin Hilary or Obama)
Now that the Carter administration is over and the Jigga man is back in the limelight as a RAPPER, it's time for a new face in the President's seat at Def Jam HQ. Jermaine Dupri is the one being attacked as a candidate so get your laughing gear in action and check this pseudo campaign video from those dudes at 'The Real'.
Saturday, 2 February 2008
Jay-Z headlining Glastonbury Festival 2008
I've never been and can't see myself going, but I know this will come as a shock to certain Glasto heads who still want to see the old guitar bands headlining...
Former Def Jam president Jay-Z will headline the Glastonbury Festival in the UK in June. The three-day event that is expected to a crowd of more than 175,000 people.
Source:http://hiphop.popcrunch.com/jay-z-glastonbury-festival-2008/
Former Def Jam president Jay-Z will headline the Glastonbury Festival in the UK in June. The three-day event that is expected to a crowd of more than 175,000 people.
“He will appeal to the young people and under-25s for sure, so that’s a big pull for them,” a festival organizer says.
Source:http://hiphop.popcrunch.com/jay-z-glastonbury-festival-2008/
Some Cheif at MTV and 2 Guardian Bloggers on Grime's shortcomings
Him doing acapella and acoustic versions live of 'follow', 'breakaway' and 'something about..' on MTV... not feeling it but different.
http://www.mtv.co.uk/overdrive/LATEST/id/39767
Also 2 Guardian bloggers on violence holding grime scene back... specifically Crazy Titch. They make good points but have given quite a simplistic take on the scene.
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/2006/11/grime.html
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/2006/11/is_violence_holding_grime_back.html
http://www.mtv.co.uk/overdrive/LATEST/id/39767
Also 2 Guardian bloggers on violence holding grime scene back... specifically Crazy Titch. They make good points but have given quite a simplistic take on the scene.
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/2006/11/grime.html
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/2006/11/is_violence_holding_grime_back.html
2 STARS OF GRIME YET TO HIT THE MAINSTREAM...
IS 2008 THEIR YEAR?
1.)Ghetto
This is what I could define as "HUNGER ON THE MIC". As an MC, keeping up that pace when spitting is something only the likes of 2Pac are able on to do on a regular basis while sustaining a real content behind their bars.
2.)Young Dot AKA Dot Rotten
This guys album 'This is The beginning' is a LOT. 1 of my all time top grime albums..
Here's 2 tracks that were uploaded from 'This is the beginning', the 2nd causing a bout of beef:
1st off... this is one of the greatest grime TRACKS, got all the necessary factors to make it a great..Could be compared to Pow... anyway this is 'Don't Chat Shhhhh'... don't (not) watch the lack of track name on the player, it's buzzin. Just hit play.
Wiley Vs Young Dot - "I'm sending I'm sending I can't stop sending"
Dot Rotten (left) has had a mixed history with Wiley in the past.. a few clash's here and there sent ... but an underground dubstep track sampled by both within close time to each other stoked the fire but made for some classic grime.. Wiley's track can be found on the Tunnel Vision best of compilation, mixed by DJ Logan Sama; go cop that.
1.)Ghetto
This is what I could define as "HUNGER ON THE MIC". As an MC, keeping up that pace when spitting is something only the likes of 2Pac are able on to do on a regular basis while sustaining a real content behind their bars.2.)Young Dot AKA Dot Rotten
This guys album 'This is The beginning' is a LOT. 1 of my all time top grime albums..
Here's 2 tracks that were uploaded from 'This is the beginning', the 2nd causing a bout of beef:
1st off... this is one of the greatest grime TRACKS, got all the necessary factors to make it a great..Could be compared to Pow... anyway this is 'Don't Chat Shhhhh'... don't (not) watch the lack of track name on the player, it's buzzin. Just hit play.
Wiley Vs Young Dot - "I'm sending I'm sending I can't stop sending"
Dot Rotten (left) has had a mixed history with Wiley in the past.. a few clash's here and there sent ... but an underground dubstep track sampled by both within close time to each other stoked the fire but made for some classic grime.. Wiley's track can be found on the Tunnel Vision best of compilation, mixed by DJ Logan Sama; go cop that.
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