April 2007 Archives

I got a new song from Chester himselfâ€"R.Kelly. This new track just dropped on the Internet Friday and I got it for y’all to check out.

R. Kelly used to be the best in the game but he’s getting progressively worse. Never mind his looming child molestation charges, this song is just whack if you ask me.

We all remember the much talked about physical feud TI had with Houston rapper Lil Flip right? If you don’t remember it all that much, Tip talked about it candidly on popular radio stationâ€"107.9 having this to say:

Whose one of the most popular DJ’s other then DJ Drama and DJ Cannon that’s making a serious impact in the industry? I got two words for youâ€"DJ Mars!

Yesterday I sat down to have a chat with the President of the The World Famous Superfriends organization which includes such creative DJ’s like DJ Doc, DJ Tayrok, DJ Shakim, DJ Special T, DJ Mad Linx and Frank Ski. And like any good blogger worth their own salt; I edited the video and got it uploaded for everybody to check out before the weekend hits. Find out more after the jump.

Ok well since some of you didn’t take too kindly of my critical opinion of Russell. Perhaps some free music might make a few of you happy.

Gucci Mane (in my opinion) is one of the most slept on southern rappers in the game. He's got a new album out, but nobody seems to care. I've got two leaked tracks from his Chicken Talk Mixtape. But more on that after the jump!

No Disrespect but I wish Russell Simmons would sit his ass down somewhere. As if he hasn’t been in the media enough lately, now he’s turning his “hip-hop savior” efforts towards Atlanta public schools.

In a press release that I just received (well two days ago), one of the founding fathers of Hip-Hop is coming to the jewel of the south to supposedly curve the 33-50% dropout rate.

Here is a snippet from the press release:

TI is addressing all the hoopla surrounding his genre of music and according to the pint sized rapper, we’ve got bigger problems other then hip-hopâ€"George Bush!

Like Mystical Said:

Shake it fast,
Watch yaself,
Shake it fast
Show them what you working with

Ciara broke it down recently at a concert. I saw it online and thought I’d show it to ya.

I have met CiCi a few times and though from afar she may have some "manish" qualities, when she’s right in front of you, she is truly a beautiful girl.

Here’s to you Ciara. Check out all the ass shakin after the jump.

What’s good everybody?

So I can’t say that I didn’t see this coming. Sean Paul (Of the hip hop duo The YoungBloodZ) has officially changed his name to Sean P in anticipation of the summer 2007 release of his debut solo disc on Jive Records.

Now that everyone seems to be cracking down on offensive music lyrics does new ATL groupâ€"USDAâ€"have a chance in hell of getting their music on the radio?

When word broke that Young Jeezy had formed a new group with southern rappers Slick Pulla and Blood Raw it sparked a buzz in the streets. However, post Don Imus many are questioning if there is a place for the eclectic trio on the billboard charts and on radio.

It looks like Ludacris is sill trying to promote his current album Release Therapy, by dropping another video.

I haven’t done a poppin or floppin video in a minute. Check out the Grammy award winning rapper after the jump!

I can’t express how hyped I am to hear TI’s new CD.

Though it seems that his new song “Big Shit Poppin” has many on the fence, I think T.I. is one of the tightest rappers currently on the charts today. *Please note, I didn’t say the best ever*.

And it’s apparent that his playalistic southern style has transcended cultural boundaries as is shown in his new commercials for Chevrolet. Check them out!

Hot damn look what a little persuasion can do? The main page on SoHH.com posted a story on Russell Simmons and The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network urging the recording industry and media outlets to censor misogynistic lyrics and racist terms from future recordings.

I got say to that I am very surprised at how swiftly the industry has swooped down on the culture as a whole.

I’m not bigging up NYC, up north hip-hop or nothing like that. But at this point Hip-Hop is under the gun and I’m not going to play into the regional bullshit.

Once shit gets good again and the world gets off our backs, then we can go back to business as usual. But this kat’s got a message that we all need to hear.

In The wake of all the negativity towards Hip-Hop I thought that I’d post a video from my dude, and prominent rapper from NYCâ€"NYOil. This kat has been doing his thing for a min.

If you never heard his song "Y'all should all Get Lynched" you need to. It's a tight song with a strong message. Just listen to the man's words. Forget the fact that he's from NYC, he's spewing some REAL shit!! Find out more after the jump!

What’s good everybody?

Just when I thought the Don Imus controversy was starting to simmer down, it looks like Jermaine Dupri is putting in his two cents regarding the matter.

The comments have been crazy regarding the “Hip-Hop Is In Desperate Need Of A Change!!!!” post. And I’ve been reading every comment. Some people got the point, others missed the point entirely, and some people just got way off topic.

But the most important thing is that we’ve opened dialogue and that’s one of the most important aspect of this entire controversy.

There were so many comments about the current state of Hip-Hop that I decided to post a few.

Here is the last video on Da Brat! I’m sure by now most of y’all are sick of me talking about her, but what can I sayâ€"I’m a fan.

If you haven’t heard, Brat will be on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club this season, and when word first broke that she had signed on to be a contestant, many looked at her choice to be a step down, and a mockery of hip-hop.

But to that Brat, has some stern words to dish out to all the haters. Watch the video!

On April 10th I informed you all that Disturbing the Peace recording artists Shawnna had been dropped. At that point in time I couldn’t confirm the rumor.

However, my girl, Miss Info from Hot 97 just emailed me the official word straight from the horses mouth herself.

What’s good everybody,

Shout out to Juanita for hooking me up with this information. I’m posting the MySpot Thursday on Wednesday this week because its going down at E.S.S.O. tomorrow night and I want everybody to have enough time to make plans to attend.

BMI will present an urban music showcase featuring some of the country's most promising new talent. The showcase will be held on Thursday, April 19 at E.S.S.O. (1599 Memorial Drive) and will be hosted by artist/producer Jazze Pha along with Atlanta's Hot 107.9's Rashaan Ali.

Sandra Rose just broke word on her entertainment website that T.I. will be headlining the 6th installment of the wildly successful SCREAM Tour series.

Apparently a well placed source leaked the information to her and like any good blogger worth their own salt would do. She posted it immediately.

However, when I placed a call to Mauldin Brand Agency a few moments ago I was informed that the official word is “no comment”. So you know what that means.

I’ve been seriously thinking about this Don Imus situation. I’ve been mulling over the notion of talking about it, because I for one don’t agree with Imus being fired.

As a young African-American male in today’s society, I get called worse things by own people then “nappy headed hoe”. And though being addressed as niccas has never personally bothered me, I can understand how non black people feel that they can disrespect us, or try to be inclusive in our constant disrespect for one another.

I'm sure you’ve all heard about the tragic shooting in North Carolina that left officer Sean Clark and Jeffery Shelton murdered.

But the reports from the media and police tried to link the shooting to Pastor Troy and his music. Because apparently the shooter was listening to his single, “Murda Man“ shortly before the shooting.

Is Rich Squad doing their thing in the ATL?

I recently ran into the members of undaground hip-hop record labelâ€"Rich Squad and the fellas took time to kick it and politik it with me for a moment.

They informed me that they currently have a couple of tracks on V103 and Hot 107.9 and though they all fall under one group they are doing their own things individually.

While the verdict on the Gyant vs. public opinion still remains shaky, I decided to post some free music for you guys.

I had so much of it that I couldn’t allow anymore to collect in my inbox.

Check out the free downloads From Lloyd, T-Pain, and Rich Boy!!

First it was Bow Wow, Crime Mob, and MIMS who dissed Atlanta. And, now it’s looking like Ludacris is doing the same thing as he as just announced his new tour dates and ATL is nowhere on the itinerary.

Now I’m not trying to spew hate or disrespect. However, I do feel very passionately that if you’re an artist, and you’re from any major city, or at least claim it as home. Then you need to make sure that when you hit the road to promote your album, and don’t be mistakenâ€"that’s what a tour is all about, that your home city is added to the respective dates.

Finally, T.I.’s new song has dropped and I like it!

I know a lot of kats argue over who’s the tighest MC in ATL, and though I won’t comment as to who I think is the best, I do think that TI is in easily in the top 5. Fuck thatâ€"the Top three!!

Every since Brat stepped onto the Hip-Hop scene back in 1994, her sexuality has been a hot topic. Her blatant masculine mannerisms and inability to ever produce an actual boyfriend to be by her side has constantly raised eyebrows.

I’m sure everyone heard about the alleged love affair between her and Total group memberâ€"Pam. But no matter what people have said about Da Brat ,she has never spoken publicly about it until now.

And I was there with my camera rolling......