Hip-Hop is Better Than Ever, Slim Thug Links W/Ray J [Video], A Day In The Life Of DJ Prostyle
Posted on August 22, 2008 12:25 PM
I wonder if we'll ever get to that point, where sales don't matter as much general respect for art? Where there is a variety of hip-hop to choose from. Where we can have hip-hop for the kids and the adults. Wait a minute we're already there.
A lot of people complain about the music but in reality there is more variety now than ever before. Now of course there are still those corporate pawns who show off how much money they made not how much they affect the community. And of course we have what I call "wild out" hip-hop where rappers make songs that have no meaning what so ever, they are just party anthems so they drive older hip hop heads crazy. But the door is wide open for anyone with a small budget to push there music up and down the Internet, and when ya pockets get fat then you can hit the radio.
If ya money ain't right then you might need to just do music and don't worry about being in the music business, because doing business takes money. Bla Bla Bla what's my point. I'm tired of these freakin emails where people actually act like they pay for public radio. We have said it a hundred times and there needs to be a better balance yes. But do not hate on other people's art just because you haven't mastered doing business in this climate. Don't make it seem like Soulja Boy is the downfall of hip-hop when actually he has done his part to broaden it. Kanye West was right and if you can't see it then you don't remember what Will Smith looked like on that "Parents Just Don't Understand" video. Fast forward 15 years or so and now it's Yaaaahhh trick Yahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
And to be honest hip-hop is better now than it ever was. Oh the mainstream coverage of it looks a little off, but hip-hop itself is fine. If you notice everything they are trying to do to take it is backfiring. And I'm not talking that South, East, North, B.S. I'm saying when people created stuff that you really don't identify with you simply don't support it. If another group supports it and makes it what it is it simply is making its way back to what created it. I know I lost some of you but it will kick in later. The underground is thriving in New York, LA ,the Midwest and Down South. Slim Thug is a perfect example of the underground getting a boost from someone who's been there done that.
Of course some people are not going to gravitate towards his movement because he's not with Interscope anymore. But those people were never down in the first place. Now he's back doing him and the fans who first rode with him off top are now happy that he's independent. This doesn't happen often, but it will be trendy in a minute especially down South. And that's about to create another spin to the game that a lot of people will never see coming. Ice Cube, Ray J and Tech 9 really are great examples. By the way last night your girls forehead was on my abs! Marco lmao ( come on admit it the kid is hilarious, simple, and crafty).
Now if ya don't know DJ Prostyle, then ya been under a rock. He's been holding Orlando down for a while now. It seems he's ready to make some new moves and so far seems like those moves will be All Pro.
Last but not least just got my hands on this new joint from Sunny Valentine featuring David Banner. Peep here.
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I agree mostly, but the radio and video channels are WAY off wit what they play. These radio stations are so far down on their knees wit major labels. There is nothing wrong wit club songs and love songs, but that's mostly all they play. There is nothing wrong wit national hiphop acts, but you have to accidentally be listenin at 3AM to hear local rappers: I live in the Philly area, and when Beanie Sigel and Freeway dropped their new joints we barely heard anything out here, for example. Not to mention... there is nothing wrong with r&b, but we do not have exclusively rap channels, and on the radio they play r&b 7 out of 10 tracks.
It's no secret that it takes major label backin wit some $$$ to play music on these crooked ass radio stations (something which the FCC and recent court decisions have deemed ILLEGAL yet is a common practice).
You lost me. Hip-Hop is not better than ever before. There was WAY more variety back in the 80s. WAY more. Heck, there was more variety in the 90s.
None of these negros give a damn about art. They think an "artist" is someone with a recording contract. lol (you kids marinate on that for a second)
Two years ago, Benzino and Dave Mays started Hip Hop Weekly. But recent reports are claiming the magazine may be done before it has even really started.
The Source Magazine had become known as the hip-hop bible in its heyday. One of the first successful magazine’s of its kind, the monthly publication featured solid hip hop news, politics, respected album reviews, and served as a general how to guide for hip hop enthusiasts around the world.
The Rise & Fall Of The Hip Hop Bible
Founded in and distributed from the dorm room of college students Dave Mays and Job Shecter in 1988, The Source parlayed its success into TV programs and award shows. But the magazine soon found itself at the bad end of rap feuds, lawsuits, and angry subscribers.
Some argue that Benzino caused The Source’s demise. In 1994, it is said that Zino pressured Mays to include a three-page spread on him and his crew in the magazine. Things really got ugly when Zino performed at The Source Awards when he was virtually unknown to mainstream audiences. Word on the street was that several of the magazine’s editors quit or walked out because of Zino’s alleged bullying ways.
The nail in The Source’s coffin came in 1999 when Made Men received a rating of four and a half mics for their album “Classic Limited Edition.” Apparently, the writer who wrote the review didn’t even exist. Still, The Source had some fans still clinging to the hope that their once heralded magazine would rise to its full potential again.
The proverbial fecal matter began closing in on the fan back in 2002 when Benzino decided it would be a good idea to start a feud with Eminem. Zino slammed Em for being the product of a machine designed to eliminate Blacks and Latinos from hip hop. Diss tracks flew back and forth but with Em being the better MC, he pretty much sealed the deal on The Source’s credibility.
Benzino took his fight with Em from the tracks to the mag, dedicating whole issues to some racist remarks Em allegedly made. Although Benzino was subsequently fired, the magazine was never fully able to regain its status in the game.
With rumors swirling about Benzino’s trading cover slots for collaborations on his album, and the “CEO”/rapper randomly firing employees, the once mighty magazine crumbled into nonexistence. (See article about former Source Editor-in-Chief, Kim Osario’s “tell all” book.)
Dave Mays, Ray Benzino & Hip Hop Weekly
Mays and Benzino took their passion for publications to Hip Hop Weekly. Complete with (at times questionable) exposes, news, and gossip for hip-hop heads, the magazine seemed to be flourishing.
All seemed to be good in HHW land until SOHH, a popular online hip-hop magazine, reported on rumors of brewing financial troubles.
“According to my source, things have not been all that promising over at the HHW offices… which just SOHH happens to be Dave Mays living room,” read the blog. “… I don’t know how far they are with the filing the actual Bankruptcy paperwork.”
Benzino and Mays didn’t waste any time kicking down the reports, slamming them as completely untrue.
“… Dave Mays and Raymond Benzino have been the victim of false rumors for years, but they are not going anywhere and have in fact just recently opened a multi-million dollar facility with offices and state of the art recording studios in Miami. Currently the duo are readying their return to a monthly editorial format to compete directly against XXL, The Source, and Vibe at the beginning of the year with their new title Monsta.”
The question now becomes: When will hip hop magazines stop bickering amongst each other and stick to putting out good, quality news to the masses?
SOHH.COM HAS BEEN PAID OFF TO REMOVE COMMENTS ABOUT HIP HOP WEEKLY OFF THEIR BLOG. YOU GUYS ARE FAKE!!! AND YOU SUCK TOO!!
Two years ago, Benzino and Dave Mays started Hip Hop Weekly. But recent reports are claiming the magazine may be done before it has even really started.
The Source Magazine had become known as the hip-hop bible in its heyday. One of the first successful magazine’s of its kind, the monthly publication featured solid hip hop news, politics, respected album reviews, and served as a general how to guide for hip hop enthusiasts around the world.
The Rise & Fall Of The Hip Hop Bible
Founded in and distributed from the dorm room of college students Dave Mays and Job Shecter in 1988, The Source parlayed its success into TV programs and award shows. But the magazine soon found itself at the bad end of rap feuds, lawsuits, and angry subscribers.
Some argue that Benzino caused The Source’s demise. In 1994, it is said that Zino pressured Mays to include a three-page spread on him and his crew in the magazine. Things really got ugly when Zino performed at The Source Awards when he was virtually unknown to mainstream audiences. Word on the street was that several of the magazine’s editors quit or walked out because of Zino’s alleged bullying ways.
The nail in The Source’s coffin came in 1999 when Made Men received a rating of four and a half mics for their album “Classic Limited Edition.” Apparently, the writer who wrote the review didn’t even exist. Still, The Source had some fans still clinging to the hope that their once heralded magazine would rise to its full potential again.
The proverbial fecal matter began closing in on the fan back in 2002 when Benzino decided it would be a good idea to start a feud with Eminem. Zino slammed Em for being the product of a machine designed to eliminate Blacks and Latinos from hip hop. Diss tracks flew back and forth but with Em being the better MC, he pretty much sealed the deal on The Source’s credibility.
Benzino took his fight with Em from the tracks to the mag, dedicating whole issues to some racist remarks Em allegedly made. Although Benzino was subsequently fired, the magazine was never fully able to regain its status in the game.
With rumors swirling about Benzino’s trading cover slots for collaborations on his album, and the “CEO”/rapper randomly firing employees, the once mighty magazine crumbled into nonexistence. (See article about former Source Editor-in-Chief, Kim Osario’s “tell all” book.)
Dave Mays, Ray Benzino & Hip Hop Weekly
Mays and Benzino took their passion for publications to Hip Hop Weekly. Complete with (at times questionable) exposes, news, and gossip for hip-hop heads, the magazine seemed to be flourishing.
All seemed to be good in HHW land until SOHH, a popular online hip-hop magazine, reported on rumors of brewing financial troubles.
“According to my source, things have not been all that promising over at the HHW offices… which just SOHH happens to be Dave Mays living room,” read the blog. “… I don’t know how far they are with the filing the actual Bankruptcy paperwork.”
Benzino and Mays didn’t waste any time kicking down the reports, slamming them as completely untrue.
“… Dave Mays and Raymond Benzino have been the victim of false rumors for years, but they are not going anywhere and have in fact just recently opened a multi-million dollar facility with offices and state of the art recording studios in Miami. Currently the duo are readying their return to a monthly editorial format to compete directly against XXL, The Source, and Vibe at the beginning of the year with their new title Monsta.”
The question now becomes: When will hip hop magazines stop bickering amongst each other and stick to putting out good, quality news to the masses?
SOHH.COM HAS BEEN PAID OFF TO REMOVE COMMENTS ABOUT HIP HOP WEEKLY OFF THEIR BLOG. YOU GUYS ARE FAKE!!! AND YOU SUCK TOO!!