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May 9, 2005

Ying Yang Twins - "Wait (The Whisper Song)"

From the legendary duo that brought us such hip-hop classics as "Whistle While You Twurk" and "I Yi Yi" comes another record sure to change the trajectory of the genre, "Wait (The Whisper Song)." [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 9, 2005 10:09 AM

May 10, 2005

Will Smith - "Switch"

Disclaimer: Will Smith is a CORNY ASS NIGGA!

Now that we've gotten that out of the way, on with the review of the Fresh Prince of Hollywood’s latest effort "Switch" [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 10, 2005 2:42 AM

May 11, 2005

The Game - "Dreams"

Following up his latest video “Hate It Or Love It,” which featured his boss/arch rival 50 Cent, Game provides another offering full of powerful imagery. His newest video "Dreams" [watch it now] proves to be his most cinematographically sound to date.

Stop lookin’ at me like that! Yes, I’m giving the man some props.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 11, 2005 12:57 PM

May 13, 2005

50 Cent - "Just A Little Bit"

"DE PLANE, BOSS! DE PLANE!"

No, that wasn’t Tatu (R.I.P. to lil homie), that was one of Fitty’s “bitches.” Welcome to 50 Cent’s Fantasy Island! His newest video “Just A Little Bit” [watch it now] looks like the rest of Girl-Unit’s recent videos, but has a special misogynistic twist that I’m sure every female fan will love!

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 13, 2005 3:44 PM

May 16, 2005

Ali Shaheed Muhummad - "Banga"

“I never take shots… at legends.—That’s just something I don’t do.” – The Game

*sigh* I gotta do it.

If you loved A Tribe Called Quest as much as I did growing up, then this review will probably hurt you to read as much as it did for me to write. One of the greatest misnomers of all time, Ali Shaheed Muhummad’s new single and video “Banga” [watch it now] is probably the saddest shit I’ve seen since watching that new corny ass yellow nigga host Rap City. (Seriously… That jigapoo actually makes me want Big Tigger back.)

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 16, 2005 8:46 AM

May 18, 2005

C-Murder feat. B.G. - "Y'all Heard Of Me"

“Now all y’all done heard of me. I’m Ronnie Mexxx./
I done said thangs them bitch niggas scared ‘ta.”

Sorry… I had to.

Today’s selection is the re-edit and re-issue of C-Murder’s new video from lockdown “Y’all Heard Of Me” [watch it now]. Featuring fellow N.O. legend B.G. aka B-Gizzle (his official artist name), a man who is no stranger to publication of his shortcomings, this video provides an interesting parallel between the streets of New Orleans and the prisons many of their residents find themselves locked inside.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 18, 2005 2:24 PM

May 24, 2005

R.A. The Rugged Man - "Lessons"

“Rugged Man… Hairy baboon!/ You could catch me at the Source Awards Jerkin’ off in the bathroom!”

A few years removed from ridiculous lines such as this, the self-proclaimed lowlife white boy from Long Island is back! Despite rumors of being developmentally disabled (the nice way of saying “he might be retarded”) and accusations of having been in a mental institution (a la Dave Chappelle), R.A. The Rugged Man chronicles his life and times as a white underground MC with his newest single and video “Lessons.” [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 24, 2005 8:30 AM

May 25, 2005

Gucci Mane feat. Young Jeezy - "Icy" (by request)

By overwhelming popular demand via email, "Talkin’ Videos" is proud to present our first by-request selection.

That’s right, thanks to the support of the Save The Hairline foundation and viewers like you, we are pleased to present: Gucci Mane feat. Young Jeezy in “Icy” [watch it now]

I've noticed Gucci Mane's name has been in the headlines this weekend as a possible murder suspect. Fuck all that. The only crime this nigga has committed is NOT getting a shape-up before this video shoot.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 25, 2005 6:01 PM

May 31, 2005

Eminem - "Ass Like That"

From listening carefully to his albums you should be able to understand two things about Eminem:

1. Eminem is a great lyricist.
2. Marshall Mathers is a crazy, crazy bastard.

When his newest album “Encore” was released, if you asked me which songs would make video singles, I probably would have answered “Definitely not ‘Ass Like That.’” Having followed Eminem’s career however, I should have known better as “Ass Like That” [watch it now] is, in fact, his newest single and video offering.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 31, 2005 2:00 PM

June 3, 2005

2Pac - "Ghetto Gospel"

Strange fact of the day: Yesterday’s video from Biggie was a throwback. Today’s 2Pac video is a recent release.

2Pac’s newest video “Ghetto Gospel” [watch it now] comes from his posthumous collection of albums greater in number than those released while he was alive. While his career and memory have never gone anywhere, this is yet another song from his extensive archive that has been effectively resurrected.

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 3, 2005 12:00 PM

June 6, 2005

Master P - "Get The Party Crackin'"

After watching this new video to promote his latest album “Ghetto Bill Gates,” I’m left wondering if Master P’s money is getting a little short these days.

Today’s selection is brought to you by the man who had a gold tank in his videos a few years ago. I guess the solid gold ceilings, color changing impalas and C-Murder’s defense fund is finally catching up to him. Master P’s newest video “Get The Party Crackin’” [watch it now] features Silkk The Shocker, and his newest flunkies Halleluyah (almost like what your grandma say in chuuuch) and Rugar (oh boy).

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 6, 2005 11:06 AM

June 8, 2005

Czar-Nok - "Hercules"

Disclaimer: These dudes say paper waaaaaaaay too many times in this song! It’s literally every other word. If you have a consonant intolerance, you might want to skip this one.

This is probably entirely unintentionally, but dem ‘Natti boys done gave us a hilarious video!

With their Capitol Records breakout single and video “Hercules,” [watch it now] Midwestern up-and-comers Czar-Nok do something here that’s always worthy of respect. Grindin’ independent long enough to lock down a major deal, and then actually coming out are great accomplishments, especially for rappers. However, please don’t try to tell us your money longer than a giraffe dick! We’re can't go for that here on the Ron Mexico show!

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 8, 2005 11:36 AM

June 10, 2005

Mighty Casey - "Black Rapping School"

With so much talk about UnCut videos lately, I want to take this weekend to give a little shine to an original UnCut legend. That man is none other than Boston-bred, Columbia University-educated Mighty Casey!

Known for his Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five parody classic “White Girls,” Mighty Casey returns to the video scene with “Black Rapping School,” [watch it now] a hilarious, low-budget satire denouncing the ills of rap labels and their revolving door of signees programmed to say whatever will help propagate the negativity that drives the industry. (whew… that was a lot.)

In other words: You wanna be a rapper? He’ll show you how to do this, sonnnn!

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 10, 2005 5:47 PM

June 14, 2005

Juelz Santana - "Mic Check"

DIP… SET… DIP… SET… DIP… SET… DIP… OWWWWWW!

I guess Santana’s back to business. I love when rappers tell us what we should assess for ourselves, don’t you? Today’s selection finds Harlem mainstay Juelz Santana of the Dip Set [Robin?] Byrd Eagle Chickenhawk Gang teaching his contemporaries a thing or two about the “Mic Check” [watch it now] in what looks like Mighty Casey’s “Black Rapping School.”

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 14, 2005 9:49 AM

June 15, 2005

Glass Joe - "Big Wheels"

Question of the Day: What kind of gangsta rapper would name himself after the Punch-Out character that your 6-year-old autistic cousin could knock out handily?

In a video that could make Gucci Mane feel better about himself, I present to you… Glass Joe with what’s sure to become an overnight UnCut classic, “Big Wheels.” [watch it now] This one is full of what we love to see here on The Ron Mexico Show… Stuntin’, posin’, corny lyrics, contradictions, stereotypes, ugly skrippers and equally ugly rappers all greasily shot with camcorders!

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 15, 2005 11:24 AM

June 20, 2005

B.G. - "Where Dey At?"

You may remember B.G. from such pen-and-pixel covers in the the back of the Source as these.

But B.G. is here to serve a greater purpose than being the dude with the extra blingy album covers that you skip past in rap magazines.

Remember them “Say No To Drugs” ads back in the 80s and 90s? Of course you do!

B.G. aka B. Gizzle is a walking one of those.

Today’s selection, requested by readers like you, is B.G.’s newest video offering “Where Dey At?” [watch it now] Geezy (not to be confused with Jeezy da Snowman), one of my favorite MCs, takes us on a magical ride through what an average night of clubbin’ and stuntin’ in New Orelans is like… at least for him anyway.

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 20, 2005 11:21 AM

June 21, 2005

Paul Wall feat. Big Pokey - "Sittin' Sideways"

What it do? It's Paul Wall. He the people's champ!

Paul Wall is white?! (Just kidding, y’all)

The self-proclaimed “undisputed kang of the parkin’ lot” is ready to make the world lean to his lyrics. Swisha House all-star Paul Wall bounces onto the mainstream scene with his single “Sittin’ Sideways” [watch it now] featuring fellow ghetto grindin’ legend Big Pokey. (Yes, that's his rap name!)

Okay, let me cut the shit. I heard he was dancing in the video, so I wanted to check it out and make sure he wasn't doin' the Carlton! (haha... that was another white joke.)

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 21, 2005 9:34 AM

June 24, 2005

Boyz N Da Hood - "Dem Boyz" (by request... with BONUS!)

To send you guys into this weekend, I’m gonna give you something you’ve been asking for since we started the column.

We know Puffy’s been scrambling to save Bad Boy for some time, but did it really have to be this way? Bad Boy South’s inaugural coalition Boyz N Da Hood hopes to usher in a new era of Puffy-dom below the Mason-Dixon line with “Dem Boyz.” [watch it now] Did he hold a contest for this group too?

In honor of this monumental occasion, "Dem Boyz" are the first contestants on our new gameshow “U AIN’T GANGSTA!” (following the Extreme Hoin' Challenge at 8)

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 24, 2005 4:54 PM

June 27, 2005

CHG - "Tha Game Will Freeze"

THIS is why we shouldn’t allow just any old motherfucker to make a video! This is why The Negro Channel is dangerous!

Remember this face, everyone!... and the lightning.

I had to put a couple of requests on hold because there is no way I could let this one get past you. I laughed without respite from the opening credits, to the Korean store shot, to the random dude going down the stairs on the ATV. Today's victim is a charming young man named CHG with a video and single called "Tha Game Will Freeze." [watch it now] Oh yes... It's Monday! Grind with me, people!

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 27, 2005 11:26 AM

June 28, 2005

Grafh - "Put It In The Air"

“The Adventures of Grafh” Vol 1., Issue #1! Definitely a collector’s edition.

To what do we owe the pleasure of this moving comic book? Queens native Grafh apparently decided that there should be a video for his already year-old mixtape cover of M.O.P. and Jay-Z’s “Put It In The Air.” [watch it now]

This is how a low-budget video should be done.

If all you have is a camcorder and you really need to make a Smack DVD-esque music video for your mixtape song… At least give your viewers some credit as intellectual beings. Besides Mighty Casey, G-R is the only rapper I’ve ever observed walking this balance successfully.

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 28, 2005 1:39 AM

June 29, 2005

Coolio feat. Krayzie Bone - "I Don't Wanna Die"

So that's where Coolio has been… locked up, huh? I thought he was on “The Surreal Life” or something.

For hump day, I trust my heart. Coolio rears his ugly head once again with a new video for his single “I Don’t Wanna Die.” [watch it now] Featuring Krayzie Bone, this record is the cornerstone of the “Bad Trip” soundtrack. (Has anyone seen this movie?)

Before we proceed today, I have to ask… Has it really gotten that bad for Krayzie Bone that he has to collab with Coolio? Wasn’t he just on a big Lil’ Jon & The Eastside Boyz single? As I watch Coolio (a former heavyweight in the rap game) degrade himself for a dollar, I can’t help but think: “The nigga has come a long way from Gangsta’s Paradise.”

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Written by Ron Mexico on June 29, 2005 11:45 AM

July 5, 2005

Ment-2B feat. J.R. Writer - "Wassup Wassup"

These dudes are about 15 years too late with a sangin' group named Ment-2B. I guess they never got over that dream of being All 4 One when they were in 6th grade.

I’ll tell you what… In all seriousness, watching shit like this makes me feel like I might have been a little hard on Pretty Ricky. Ment-2B enlists the lyrical aid of Diplomat-trainee J.R. Writer for their single and video “Wassup, Wassup.” [watch it now]

Warning: The track sounds like they asked R. Kelly and Nokio to collaborate on something REALLY generic.

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 5, 2005 9:27 AM

July 6, 2005

Jermaine Dupri - "Gotta Getcha"

You wanna daaaaaance? I can make you dance!
You wanna mooooooove? I can make you move!

While I wasn’t quite dancing to this creepy track, I was wondering what in the world JD was doing back in the game as a solo artist with no hair. His newest video “Gotta Getcha” [watch it now] is full of surprises, trickin’ and perhaps a little reverse psychology.

Jermaine Dupri needs an encore, y’all. Should we welcome him back?

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 6, 2005 12:19 PM

July 11, 2005

Loose Cannon - "Who Do U Think U R?"

This is easily one of the most aptly titled videos we’ve discussed so far. Street-level up-and-comer Loose Cannon presents his new video “Who Do U Think U R” [watch it now]

From the first frame, before hearing the vocal sample chorus, I immediately pondered the song’s title (in regards to the artist). My first thought was: Why is there a gym teacher talking tough in front of a video camera?

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 11, 2005 1:18 PM

July 13, 2005

Ebony Eyez - "In Ya Face"

Not the teenager with the molester moustache... The one next to him!

Fresh off the skreets of St. Louis, Missourah comes Ebony Eyez. The Trackboys' newest project. She is a girl. She is attractive. By golly, she can RAP!

Her new single and video "In Ya Face" [watch it now] displays all of these but we quickly learn that she is not exempt from the pressure of selling her own sexuality to be paid attention to.

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 13, 2005 1:58 PM

July 15, 2005

Cassidy - "B-Boy Stance"

I'm a murderer... I'm a-- I'm a murderer, homie!

I’m glad he doesn’t take his “gangsta” too seriously to dance. Rappers dancing in their own videos has become a forgotten practice (except for Will Smith). However, watching Cassidy dance is the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time (except for Will Smith). You can get all the funky chicken you can handle in Cassidy’s newest video “B-Boy Stance” [watch it now]

Once again, the jawn is courtesy of me breddrin at Jamaica Live! Link up, star!

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 15, 2005 11:20 AM

July 18, 2005

Master P feat. Lil Romeo - "I Need Dubs"

Ghetto Bill has reached yet another milestone in an already stellar career as a rap entertainer and mogul. He has become the first repeat offender in Talkin’ Videos history. If he continues, he can be the Rafael Palmiero of this shit.

Remaking the LL Cool J classic “I Need Love,” Master P looks no further than the fruit of his own loins (Lil Romeo) to aid him in butchering a piece of hip-hop history with the new single “I Need Dubs.” [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 18, 2005 12:22 PM

July 19, 2005

Dizzee Rascal - "Dreams"

I wonder how many videos we'll do entitled "Dreams"

Today we go overseas to show a little love to the newest video from UK mainstay Dizzee Rascal. His newest visual composition “Dreams” [watch it now] presents a children’s puppet show starring… himself! In the context of a world overtaken by Crank Yanking and crass behaviour, (peep the UK spelling) Dizzee uses puppets in a manner that deviates from the norm.

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 19, 2005 11:58 AM

July 20, 2005

Common - "Go"

In Common’s lengthy travels, musical and otherwise, we’ve been exposed to as many sides of the artist as there are faces on the cover of “Electric Circus” (ugh, what a terrible record). Today we’re going to revisit the last face we saw on EC. What face would that be? Why, that would be the pussy-whipped face we saw standing in front of the deaf girl’s house holding up signs in the video for “Come Close.” Today’s selection “Go” [watch it now], his follow-up to “The Corner,” is of a similar mold as the joint he split with Mary J.

Hmmmmmmm...

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 20, 2005 8:51 AM

July 21, 2005

Jim Jones - "Baby Girl/G's Up"

I leave you all for the weekend with a new video from my favorite Diplomat, Joseph “Jimmy” Jones. His newest offering is a split. The good folks at Blastro have hooked us up with the uncensored version of “Baby Girl/G’s Up” [watch it now] If you saw the Dipset in London video, I’d like to think of this video picking up from there. Jim Jones is pure entertainment. I’m just not quite sure why.

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 21, 2005 3:40 PM

July 25, 2005

Diplomats - "Get Down/Best Out"

Look! It's me again! Oh, it's me again! Ron Mexico motherfucker! It's me again!

Pardon the late entry, but I spent 15 hours in an airport today. I didn't get where I needed to go, so I decided we should all feel fly this fine evening. What better way to get fly than with ANOTHER crack anthem from the Dip Set Fly Boys? The Diplomats video du jour is the low-budget ghetto merger of "Get Down" and "Best Out." [watch it now] Between the two videos you should hear vocals from Juelz Santana, Hell Rell, 40 Cal, JR Writer and my new best friend, corny-chorus-boy Bezzle.

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 25, 2005 7:00 PM

July 26, 2005

Ruff Ryders feat. DMX, Jadakiss, Kartoon & Flashy - "Get Wild"

I'm glad the Grand Champion is back! I'm sorry he's a crackhead though.

The Ruff Ryders' legacy is quickly coming to a close. The collective performance of DMX, Jadakiss, Kartoon and Flashy on "Get Wild," [watch it now] the most cliche hook and title in 3 years, is merely confirmation of the beginning of the end. I think pretending to be an ATF officer was the beginning of the end for DMX though.

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Written by Ron Mexico on July 26, 2005 11:51 AM

August 1, 2005

David Banner - "Play"

With a little help from Lil Flip, David Banner made dem gulz get down on the flo. Luckily for us, he also makes them get down in the gym. David Banner begins his new life as a personal trainer in “Play.” [watch it now] Apparently Western Kenya ain’t the only rapper with a workout plan.

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 1, 2005 12:11 PM

August 5, 2005

50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - "Outta Control (Remix)"

Can you hear me now?… Goooooood!

G-G-G-Gee You Knit is reloaded like TP3. The short lament over the loss of Game came to a screeching halt with the signing of New York street-rap legends Mobb Deep and M.O.P. Both are prominently featured in the song and video combination for 50 Cent’s “Outta Control (Remix)” [watch it now] You’re aware of the concept of “proof of life,” well this one is an attempt at “proof of gangsta.”

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 5, 2005 1:41 PM

August 7, 2005

Cowboy Troy - "I Play Chicken With The Train/If You Don't Wanna Love Me"

Hey, did you hear that? Sounds like a big black train!

No, this isn’t gangbang porn, but it’s probably equally offensive to some. Just for this special jigapoo, we’re going to give you a 2-for-1 to start off the week. That’s right, eight minutes of Cowboy Troy performing his minstrel show classics, “I Play Chicken With The Train” and “If You Don’t Wanna Love Me” [watch them now]. I would have completed the trifecta with "I Play Nice Nice For Massa" featuring Michael Clarke Duncan, but I couldn't find a link to the video. Welcome to “Hick-Hop.” This is more fun than a barrel of watermelons!

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 7, 2005 10:14 PM

August 9, 2005

$tar Easy feat. Big Smoove - "Georgia"

Wow, I think these guys may be from Georgia.

Today’s selection is directed by Walter McElroy, jr. and comes from an up-and-coming collective of fellas from some state in the south that is not made entirely evident. $tar Easy (with a dollar sign) and crooner partner Big Smoove (with a “v”) sample the legendary Ray Charles for a solid single and a rather charming video entitled “Georgia.” [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 9, 2005 4:12 PM

August 15, 2005

P$C feat. Lil' Scrappy - "I'm A King"

Now remember children… I can gitcha block knock'tawwwwff!

I woke up fresh enough to start this week feeling like royalty. With that said, why not share a video that best expresses how I feel on such a lovely day? The P.$.C. and Lil' Scrappy team up for the anthem of the new Southern oligarchy "I'm A King." [watch it now] Now, I'm fresh... dressed... like Terrence Howard!

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 15, 2005 6:37 PM

August 16, 2005

C-Rayz Walz - "Blackout"

You've heard of Trading Places, even Trading Spaces... Well, today we're Trading RACES. Maybe I can ACTUALLY be Mexican then! In his new video "Blackout," [watch it now] New York underground mainstay C-Rayz Walz, with help from a really cheap camera and some muppets, helps us realize this fantasy, no matter how psychologically unhealthy it may be.

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 16, 2005 1:56 PM

August 17, 2005

AZ - "The Come Up"

Remember them days?

Someone tell Nas' underboss that we already have a Birdman.

The long-awaited return of underrated lyricist AZ in "The Come Up" [watch it now] contains a spectacular project pigeon show, and unfortunately little else.

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 17, 2005 2:40 AM

August 22, 2005

Trina feat. Lil' Wayne - "Don't Trip"

Damn, that's an ashy grill! Umm... I mean... Welcome back to the Extreme Hoin’ Challenge! Here at the world famous EHC all your dreams can come true… if you can shake it like a saltshaker, mami! I’m your host, Ron Mexico.

Trina and Lil’ Wayne sponsor what’s sure to be a high-quality evening of whoring from men and women alike in “Don’t Trip” [watch it now]. This one’s gonna be a scorcher! Let’s get ready to TRIFLE!!!!!

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 22, 2005 1:44 PM

August 23, 2005

50 Cent - "Piggy Bank"

Well, whaddaya know? Fiddy is back on “Talkin’ Videos!”

This time he’s walking into congratulations for a job well done on a truly hilarious video. 50 Cent’s digitally-enhanced string of disses takes the cake (for now). Let’s all prepare to give 50 some more money and attention today as we sing along to another one of his infectious hooks. Fortunately for us, this time we’ll have something entertaining to view as we do so. Clickety-clank, clickety-clank, he used Fat Joe for a Piggy Bank [watch it now].

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 23, 2005 1:50 PM

August 24, 2005

Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - "Gold Digger"

Fuck Ready For The World and New Edition. She said she want some child support and alimony.

Awwww... How cute! He's wearing his boyfriend's chain!

Super-couple Kanye West and Jamie Foxx team up yet again to lament the trollops, skeezers, skip-skaps and scallywhops of the world in “Gold Digger” [watch it now].

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 24, 2005 3:59 AM

August 25, 2005

Hot Karl - "Sump'n Changed"

I tripped up on the "throwback"... So we gon keep it kosher today.

I thought a "Hot Karl" was some deviant sexual act. Apparently, it's a brand of well-to-do rapper from SoCal. His new video "Sump'n Changed" [watch it now] finds Don Karlos looking to define himself... instead of allowing others to pigeon-hole him.

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 25, 2005 1:51 PM

August 30, 2005

Pastor Troy - "Just To Fight"

We’re not having luck with the Troys here on "Talkin’ Videos," are we? Both Cowboy and Clergy fail to deliver in their latest attempts. Pastor Troy’s new video “Just To Fight” [watch it now] had me all kinds of gassed up. Here I am waiting for some “Vica Versa” shit, and I get THIS. Wait a minute… I’m so silly. I was watching UnCut. What was I thinking? Maybe I was on whatever Pastor was on when he named his shit "Vica Versa." (It's fucked up on a few levels)

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Written by Ron Mexico on August 30, 2005 1:31 AM

September 13, 2005

Dem Franchise Boyz feat. JD, Da Brat & Bow Wow - "I Think They Like Me"

What better way to follow up your ONE hot joint than with a single that is an interpolation of a line of that very song? There isn’t, especially if you’re a member of Dem Franchise Boyz. The video for their new single “I Think They Like Me” [watch it now] features guest spots from commissioner Jermaine Dupri, first lady Da Brat and first dawg Bow Wow. Damn, all this one’s missing is Kriss Kross and Jagged Edge, huh?

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 13, 2005 12:18 PM

September 19, 2005

Little Brother feat. Joe Scudda - "Lovin' It"

Do I smell... why yes... those ARE chitterlings on the stove! SWEET!

Phonte, Big Pooh and 9th Wonder are back... and they brought some swine with them. Actually the first video single off of their new album "The Minstrel Show" is more about playing to an underground crowd than it is to boiling out your pig intestines like grandma did. "Lovin' It" [watch it now] feat. Joe Scudda, for some strange reason, is The Negro Channel's public enemy #1. Watch along with me and see if you can help me figure out why, because I'm baffled. This is one of the least threatening (cough cough... and entertaining) videos I've seen in a while.

I dunno about "Lovin' It." This shit is just aaaaight to me. But what's all the fuss aboot?

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 19, 2005 10:56 AM

September 20, 2005

Boyz N Da Hood - "Felonies"

I honestly didn't expect to see these cats as a collective again on TV.

The Boyz N Da Hood's newest half-hearted attempt to channel the spirit of NWA includes some shit that may surprise you. The video for "Felonies" [watch it now] contains allusions to robbery, strippers, police and trickin off dollars to said strippers. Surprise of the day: We find that one lucky Boy N Da Hood may very well be spitting his next lines in a Rogaine commercial. It's all gravy though. These niggas are Felonious!

AYYYYYYYYY!

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 20, 2005 7:41 AM

September 21, 2005

Proof - "Gurlz Wit Da Boom"

Eminem's flunkie Proof has a record deal of his own!

After years of washing Eminem's drawers and playing 3rd fiddle even when there were only 2 people on stage, D12's Proof finally has a solo record. Based on his new video single "Gurlz Wit Da Boom" [watch it now] it's quite likely that even his own fans would rather see him back in Shady's shadow and/or huddled up with the rest of the D-Tweezy cattle.

Giddy up, bitches!

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 21, 2005 8:56 AM

September 23, 2005

Chopper - "I See You Lil' Daddy"

Oh, I see you Lil' Daddy!

Straight out of Puffy prison and off the streets of the N.O. comes your favorite "Da Band" member to clown on, Young City AKA C-H-O-PEEEEEEEE... P-E-ARRRRRRRA! His album is cut. The video single is out. "I See You Lil Daddy" is about to rip up The Negro Channel like Katrina. Let's get to the eye of this storm.

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 23, 2005 1:15 PM

September 27, 2005

Slum Village - "EZ Up"

For all interested, Slum Village is coming out again. They got a new video and it looks eerily like the last one.

Unfortunately, these cats now only eerily look like Little Brother. Their newest attempt at making people like them fails miserably, yet again. “EZ Up” [watch it now] features ANOTHER video-ho search gone awry. Damn... these niggas REALLY shouldn't have come back out.

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Written by Ron Mexico on September 27, 2005 11:48 AM

October 11, 2005

Lil' Kim - "Lighters Up"

Alright... Daddy Mejico is back to business, holmes. Thanks for the love and support in my absence! Now back to work.

While on the subject of folks disappearing for a minute, the Queen Bee's latest endeavor hasn't been discussed on Talkin' Videos. For shame! Let's remedy that today. Lil' Kim's sendoff video "Lighters Up" [watch it now] appears to be little more than a desperate plea for the support of the streets during this tough time. Damn, it's hard being young, famous and stupid!

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 11, 2005 11:51 AM

October 14, 2005

Ron Artest - "Oh Yeah"

This can’t be what Ron Artest was asking for time off from the Pacers for.

That ain't how you spell "warrior," man!

I’ve defended this man to the death… But I’m now convinced he’s a touchdown. Ron Artest’s extended summer vacation produced an Allure album and this shit. His solo debut and video “Oh Yeah” [watch it now] is a hot heaping pile of god-damned shame. I’d rather hear Iverson’s "40 Bars," Kobe’s "K.O.B.E." (feat. Tyra Banks), Chris Webber’s “Gangsta, Gangsta (feat. Kurupt)” AND Patrick Ewing’s “We Be Tippin’” than this shit. Fortunately for us, this one has a clown-worthy video. (So does C. Webb, but that’ll have to be a throwback.)

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 14, 2005 3:14 PM

October 17, 2005

Twista feat. Trey Songz - "Girl Tonite"

She said she want a ballad from Trey Songz... a verse from Twista... some Minnie Ripperton... would definitely set ths party off right!

Don't eat the money, Carl!

The converted R&B-crooner (Twista) and professional rapper sidekick still trying to make it (Trey Songz) have decided to fill each other's needs in "Girl Tonite." [watch it now] Forgive me if i yawn somewhere in today's blog. It's not that the song or video are uninteresting... Well... okay... yes it is.

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 17, 2005 1:25 PM

October 21, 2005

Rev. Run - "Mind On The Road"

You gettin' dollars from dealin wit Rev. Run.

Well, only if you’re an 80s rocker. DJ Run of the legendary Run DMC crew emerges with a solo project over a decade after their last work of relevance. “Mind On The Road” [watch it now] is the lead effort from his “Distortion” album. I’d have to agree some shit is definitely distorted. What was this nigga thinkin coming out the house lookin like Count Chocula?

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 21, 2005 11:55 AM

October 24, 2005

Ja Rule - "Reign"

Due to the trial officially beginning this morning, it’s Murder Inc. week on Talkin’ Videos.

Given the situation, I couldn’t find a more appropriate video than Ja Rule’s eerily foretelling “Reign.” [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 24, 2005 12:09 PM

October 25, 2005

Ja Rule feat. Ashanti - "Mesmerize"

Our next contestant: Ja Rule & Ashanti (which is an entirely different entity from either artist separately.)

Continuing in our Murder Inc. week fun, our friends Stuart Little and Sideburns the Shaved Chipmunk provide all the Strawberry Sweetcake necessary for the pre-teen slumber party that is the video for “Mesmerize.” [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 25, 2005 8:14 AM

October 31, 2005

50 Cent - "Window Shopper"

Okay 50 Cent fans, we’re getting into yet another video in which he reminds you of how broke you are, how rich you’ve made him, and you’re going to love it!

Today’s selection is “Window Shopper,” [watch it now] an ode to having shit that your broke ass can only observe through 3-inch glass.

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Written by Ron Mexico on October 31, 2005 12:19 PM

November 1, 2005

Greg P & The Black Don - "Show My Bread"

Say it with me, children!: "Up In Da Club… Show my bread… Show my bread… Get some head!"

No… It’s not another 50 Cent video. Greg P and his buddy The Black Don take us to their version of "In Da Club." Unfortunately, “Show My Bread” [watch it now] doesn’t make it out of the parking lot… and I don’t think that’s on purpose.

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 1, 2005 11:31 AM

November 9, 2005

Paul Wall feat. Bun-B & Mike Jones - "They Don't Know"

As Lil' Flip would say... "Junny [Johnny] gon' hammee LACED!"

Paul Wall enlists the aid of Mike Jones (who?) and Bun-B to educate the world about what "They Don’t Know" [watch it now] in the H-Town. Hmm… I thought Bun-B was from Port Arthur.

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 9, 2005 12:03 PM

Juelz Santana - "There It Go (The Whistle Song)"

We're closing out the week with some DIP DIP SET SET! The club is Santana's Town... but he needs his magic stick to make it do what it do. In "There It Go (The Whistle Song)" [watch it now] Juelz Santana shows us all the power of the magic flute and its unmistakable affect on the hoes... I mean... ladies.

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 9, 2005 8:33 PM

November 15, 2005

Purple Ribbon All-Stars - "Kryptonite"

I-I-I-I-I be… on it all night… actually on it all WEEK!

It’s Purple Ribbon week on SOHH, so Talkin’ Videos is responding accordingly. We’re gonna start things off with the Purple Ribbon All-Stars’ current anthem “Kryptonite” [watch it now] and see where the next few days takes us into the world of Big Boi’s Dungeon Family Reloaded. All I know is grown ass mens at a picnic playing flag football, chillin with girls and smoking high quality chronic at Big Boi’s expense sounds like all the fun in the world.

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 15, 2005 12:03 PM

November 16, 2005

Bubba Sparxxx - "Ugly"

I know y’all remember this video. Purple Ribboneer Bubba Sparxxx, the cornerstone of Timbaland’s then promising Beat Club imprint had a monster single on his hands with “Ugly” [watch it now]. The video definitely didn’t disappoint. P.S.: We all know crack is/was the scourge of the black community, but that crank shit is fuckin white folks up somethin terrible (you'll see in a minute).

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 16, 2005 8:00 AM

November 17, 2005

Killer Mike feat. Big Boi & Sleepy Brown - "A.D.I.D.A.S."

Purp, purp, durpty durp!

Today's Purple selection is from who I believe should be Purple Ribbon's non-Big Boi cornerstone artist. Killer Mike stormed onto the scene with a flurry of tight guest verses and his own smash "Akshon." ("Re-Akshon" is the shit, by the way.) Much more entertaining is the video for his second single "A.D.I.D.A.S.," [watch it now] the hip-hop cover of the Korn classic. I ain't seen no vegetables in this video, but Sleepy Brown definitely directly addresses spanking the saugage. *shudders*

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 17, 2005 10:29 AM

November 29, 2005

DJ Muggs & GZA - "General Principles"

Ron... Why you don't do no west coast shit?

While that's not even true, I am giving special attention to today's request. East Coast meets West Coast in this ode to hip-hop past as Cypress Hill stalwart DJ Muggs mixes it up with Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA on “General Principles,” [watch it now] the leadoff single of their Grandmasters project. If he were really a Genius, he would know how awkward he looks awkward standing alone in the video's white background shots, but whatever, that's my nigga.

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Written by Ron Mexico on November 29, 2005 9:34 AM

December 6, 2005

Nelly feat. Ali, Big Gipp & Paul Wall - "Grillz"

I neeeeed twooooo purr… Give meeeee twooooo purr.

Today we’re going down, down, baby! Down by the jewelry store to get us some Grillz, [watch it now] Derrty! Hopefully they fit better than Big Bow Wow’s. That anemic nigga look like he about to step into the ring and go 12 rounds with Corey (Hush Lil’ Lady)! Nelly and his partners in shine Ali, Big Gipp and Paul Wall put on an unparalleled display of teefus and halitosis in today’s video selection.

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 6, 2005 7:41 AM

December 9, 2005

Pharrell feat. Gwen Stefani - "Can I Have It Like That"

I'm Ron Artest, layin' down to your garbage!

Tell me that moustache don't make you wanna say "Oh Yeah!" At long last we're gonna discuss Pharrell Williams and Gwen Stefani's collaborative effort "Can I Have It Like That." [watch it now] This shit is like a big 4-minute 69. Actually it's more of a 68-and-I-owe-ya-one because Pharrell is the only one getting sucked and stroked.

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 9, 2005 3:22 PM

December 16, 2005

The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Jagged Edge, Avery Storm, Diddy & Nelly - "Nasty Girl"

I could have sworn I'd heard this song once or twice before.

No, it's not Throwback Thursday again... Well... It's always a Throwback for Puffy when we're talking about B.I.G. Today's selection is the newest offering from the forthcoming "Biggie Duets" LP. Nelly, Diddy, Jagged Edge, Avery Storm and more Cameo than 1987 (WORD UP!) join the late great Notorious one on "Nasty Girl." [windows media] high / med / low [real player]

I thought duet meant 2.

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 16, 2005 11:07 AM

December 20, 2005

Pitbull feat. Pretty Ricky - "Everybody Get Up"

We gon KILL em in the club with this one!

Club? I know it's Pitbull, but this one is more suited for the high school pep rally. Senor Toma teams up with the colored boy band action figures, Pretty Ricky for collaboration of the year, I'm sure. "Everybody Get Up" [watch it now] is a lock to rock every ghetto cheerleading event in every high school this year.

Bring it! It's already been ba-rrrrought!

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 20, 2005 9:00 AM

December 21, 2005

P$C - "Do Ya Thing"

This blog has been paid for by the Department of Redundancy Dept.

Pimp $quad Click (don't forget the dollar sign!) makes it a point that everytime you see or hear their name you understand that this is a collective of some kind. These "pimps" also want us to know that they can stunt with the best of them. What we can't tell by watching their video "Do Ya Thing" [watch it now] is if they mean that they're stuntin (v. flossin, shinin, etc) or stuntin (v. frontin, imaginary playin, Lyin Ass Ray, etc) !

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 21, 2005 9:00 AM

December 23, 2005

Tony Yayo feat. 50 Cent, Young Buck & Lloyd Banks - "I Know You Don't Love Me"

Question of the Day: Whose video is this anyway? The only nigga I can understand is 50 on the hook peeling off his favorite celebrities.

Today's selection is yet another Girl Unit banger for the kiddies to learn the game from. "I Know You Don't Love Me" [watch it now] displays how four niggas can get really bent out of shape over one skeet bucket, much like they do over a 20 piece McNugget combo. Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck all try to crack the same chicken legs in this cinematographically superior offering. (yes, I made that word up)

(G-Unit fans are gonna be like "I don't understand what that word means, so I'm gonna take it as disrespect!... Hatin' ass Mexican bitch!")

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 23, 2005 12:10 PM

December 30, 2005

Grafh feat. Swizz Beats - "Ain't No Telling"

His name Grafh, y'all!

Grafh is quickly becoming the king of making shitty videos look like some money was spent. The over-confident youngster from Queens with the bedazzling delivery (that he hardly ever displays anymore) has a new video for Massa Damon called “Ain’t No Telling” [watch it now] featuring none other than Swizz Swizz Beats, HEY! Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Man walks into a studio… takes a line from Biggie… makes it into a hook…

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Written by Ron Mexico on December 30, 2005 12:10 PM

January 6, 2006

Trick Trick feat. Eminem - "Welcome to Detroit"

This video ain’t all that new, but it’s new to The Negro Channel, so we gotta do it.

Since Eminem wouldn’t do it for ya, you can always count on Ronaldo H. Mexico to lean into Mr. Mathers’ video like a touchdown to a short bus window. Wait... Sorry... This video actually belongs to some dude named Trick Trick. Eminem provides the good half of the single "Welcome to Detroit" [watch it now], for which we examine a video today. You've all seen 8 Mile. Now it's time to see the Gangstalicious side of things.

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Written by Ron Mexico on January 6, 2006 8:00 AM

Trick Trick feat. Eminem - "Welcome to Detroit"

This video ain’t all that new, but it’s new to The Negro Channel, so we gotta do it.

Since Eminem wouldn’t do it for ya, you can always count on Ronaldo H. Mexico to lean into Mr. Mathers’ video like a touchdown to a short bus window. Wait... Sorry... This video actually belongs to some dude named Trick Trick. Eminem provides the good half of the single "Welcome to Detroit" [watch it now], for which we examine a video today. You've all seen 8 Mile. Now it's time to see the Gangstalicious side of things.

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Written by Ron Mexico on January 6, 2006 8:00 AM

January 11, 2006

Mobb Deep feat. 50 Cent & Nate Dogg - "Have A Party"

Doesn't that look like a Tiger Beat cut-out or some shit?

50 Cent got 2 miniature thug rapper dolls for his birthday and he’s just getting around to putting in their batteries and playing with them. Mobb Deep’s first official attempt for Massa Curtis (on his movie’s soundtrack) is “Have A Party” [watch it now] featuring bossman himself and O.G. thug crooner Nate Dogg.

He’s still never met a girl that he’s loved in the whole wide world.

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Written by Ron Mexico on January 11, 2006 8:00 AM

January 18, 2006

SAS - "Cheerio"

Due to station blackouts and other various technical shit, the Talkin' Videos 2005 Awards have been postponed another week. I offer my most sincere apology to those who were expecting to close this week out with those.

Today we'll get into a little international shit. Backed by the Mexican Award-Nominated Diplomats, SAS is England's Robin Byrd Gang representation. Their video "Cheerio" [watch it now] teaches children that you can front no matter where you are. Soon, misguided youths from Ireland to India will be wearing pink furs claiming to be young, hard and faaaaaabulous. I really can't wait.

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Written by Ron Mexico on January 18, 2006 11:34 AM

February 1, 2006

CHG - Unfadable Part 2

I can’t believe there was even a Part 1 to this shit. WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOOOOFFF!!!

The man who made the game freeze and took home about 12 Mexican Award nominations is back with the remix to his crew/label anthem “Unfadable Part 2.” [watch it now] Obviously the man is looking for some US marketing and product placement, so let me help the man out.

CHG the Unfadable Negro: Destroying European Hip-Hop one pathetic, slurred, ignorant, stereotypical verse at a time.

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Written by Ron Mexico on February 1, 2006 10:59 AM

February 10, 2006

Bubba Sparxxx feat. Ying Yang Twinz - "Ms. New Booty"

Damn. It's like Blue Collar TV for the rap world. Larry the Cable Guy... I mean, Bubba Sparxxx joins forces with fellow Georgians the Ying Yang Twinz and Mr. Collipark for yet another Southern ass-shaking anthem. At least this time around the video holds more entertainment value than just "MOVE THEM BUTTCHEEKS!!!"

Shouts to my girl Jenny in Philly for the look on this one. I hope you got your case handy!

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Written by Ron Mexico on February 10, 2006 11:28 AM

February 15, 2006

Juvenile - "Get Ya Hustle On/What's Happenin'?"

"George Bush doesn’t care about Black people, HA!"

Yeah, Juvie said it! And what, nigga?! Today’s video is a pretty intense one from Mr. “Off Top” himself, Juvenile. The visual anthem “Get Ya Hustle On/What’s Happenin’?” [win hi|win med|win lo|4 tha real playaz] is sure to serve as the official response of the streets. The video was shot on location in the currently decimated Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans.

Without further [government] procrastination, it’s Reality Check time, bitches!

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Written by Ron Mexico on February 15, 2006 10:30 AM

February 24, 2006

Kanye West feat. Lupe Fiasco - "Touch The Sky"

You all know I’m hard on Kanye West’s self-righteous, my shit looks and smells like a lilac forest ass. This time the self-proclaimed Savior of Hip-Hop has truly outdone himself. “Touch The Sky” [watch above] is a pretty damn good video. In quite possibly his best video to date, Evel Kanyevel bedazzles the masses with his stunts, stunts and Concrete Jungle Fever formerly deemed too taboo for 1970s NBC.

Heh, that shit still stands for Niggas Better Coon.

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Written by Ron Mexico on February 24, 2006 11:12 AM

March 8, 2006

Ghostface Killah feat. Ne-Yo - "Back Like That"

Last seen looking like Young Jeezy’s personal Tony Yayo, it’s nice to see Theodore back on his Pretty Toney shit… or is he? Today’s selection comes from none other than Ironman himself, the Ghostface Killah. With a little help from Ne-Yo, “Back Like That” [watch it now] is neck and neck with “I’ll Suck The Toes of a Skripper” for the ever-elusive Simp Anthem of the Year award.

You know it’s hard out here for a simp. *sigh*

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 8, 2006 9:00 AM

March 10, 2006

Busta Rhymes feat. Mary J. Blige, Rah Digga, Missy Elliott, Lloyd Banks, Papoose & DMX - "Touch It (Remix)"

I knew there was a good reason for not covering the original "Touch It" video.

Despite tragedy on the set, the recently-sheared Busta Rhymes delivers the remix video we all wanted to see. After a very appropriate tribute to Israel Ramirez (the security team member who was shot and killed at the shoot) Bus-a-Bus gets into the high-energy funtastic shit you would expect from the Flipmode general. Busta gets a little help from/injects new life into cohorts Mary J. Blige, Rah Digga, Missy Elliott, Lloyd Banks, Papoose & DMX.

Did I just say, Rah Digga? Damn... I was about to call the milk people and see if Digga was on the side of any boxes they knew of.

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 10, 2006 11:15 AM

March 24, 2006

Paul Wall - "Girl"

I never thought I'd see the day...

Paul Wall's been sprung out and wrung out in his bittersweet ode to sweet black--... nevermind, Quik. I couldn't. This one's called "Girl" [watch it now] and my nigga Katt Williams AKA Money Mike AKA Nick Cannon's pet pimp-pa-zee helps give this video some entertainment value.

Let's see how black he is when the child support payments are due. I'm taking bets. Pay or run? email me and we'll tally it up.

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 24, 2006 10:42 AM

March 28, 2006

Chamillionaire feat. Krayzie Bone - "Ridin'"

I’ve been wanting to talk about this video for a while now.

So, I took you all’s temperature last week and discovered that niggas get really touchy about Chamillionaire jokes… Good! One of the most cleverly-named rappers ever combines forces with the resurgent Krayzie Bone on “Ridin’.” [watch it now]

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 28, 2006 12:24 PM

March 29, 2006

Lil' Kim - "Whoa"

I'm gon put y'all up on something, man...

Any time y'all see Lil' Kim's grill... that's WHOA! See, for instance... Catch homegirl with out the Black. White. makeup team... it's WHOA. And even when it's not WHOA... its pretty fuckin' bad... it's at least an "EEEEK." That's the only reasoning I could think of behind her making a track entitled "Whoa." [watch it now] The premise of the video is "one last heist before we go to prison." Sigh. To this I say: You've gotta be dumb as SHIT to go anywhere with Lil' Kim that involves ANYTHING even remotely illegal.

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 29, 2006 9:00 AM

March 31, 2006

Shawnna - "Gettin' Some"

Oh, god! It's New York from Flavor of Love!

In case you wonder what Shawnna of DTP fame is getting... it rhymes with lead, fed, dread, bed, dead and bread. "Gettin' Some" [watch it now] is the new leadoff single for Shawnna's forthcoming album on Ludacris' imprint.

...and you can still smell the fresh leather of the casting couch.

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Written by Ron Mexico on March 31, 2006 9:00 AM

April 7, 2006

Mobb Deep - "Put 'Em In Their Place"

I leave you for the weekend with Mobb Deep’s latest revival offering “Put ‘Em In Their Place.” [watch it now] I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I feel a little strange today. Hmmm, maybe it’s just a cold. The Big Willie gets you chilly when he passes. I guess it's time to put 'em in their place, huh?

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Written by Ron Mexico on April 7, 2006 11:02 AM

April 18, 2006

50 Cent feat. Olivia - "Best Friend"

What is the difference between 50 Cent and Ja Rule again? Oh yes, Ja wasn’t gangster enough. That Murder Inc. imprint wasn’t making any murder music. Right, and I’m sure Olivia is a bonafide, cap-peeling gorilla. She scared the living shit out of me. She’s so much more threatening than Ashanti! The new Ja Rule and Ashanti look high and low for a “Best Friend” [watch it now] apiece.

They might both be looking for the same kind of girl.

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Written by Ron Mexico on April 18, 2006 9:00 AM

April 19, 2006

Eminem feat. Nate Dogg - "Shake That"

Shake... Sh-sh-shake that ass, girl!

What? No Nick Cannon?! I want my money back! Eminem dusts off his old friend Nate Dogg for a silly-ass booty track with a colorful video. "Shake That" [watch it now] is bound to fuck some kids up if they let this shit air on MTV or The Negro Channel. Little Eric in Utah ain't gonna know which way is up after this shit!

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Written by Ron Mexico on April 19, 2006 9:38 AM

April 24, 2006

Damon Dash Speaking on Jay-Z (Video)

Until recently Damon Dash refused to speak about the friction with his former partner, Jay-Z. I don't know what changed, but now Dame is speaking on it in magazine interviews and even on video. Peep below:

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Posted on April 24, 2006 12:00 AM

April 25, 2006

Lupe Fiasco - "Kick Push"

Temporary Preface: I'm hard on Ashlee Simpson and dumb birds like that, but Julissa has to be the worst out. I know it's The Negro Channel, but damn, you can do better than THAT, right? "Oooh! Food, Liquor, Clothes, Cuchifritos and Skeet! I LOVE that!"

No, nigga. You weren't the only motherfucker that thought this song would be about delivering a baby when you saw the title. Lupe Fiasco's re-introduction to the world (after Kanye's "Touch The Sky" Hepatitis Exchange with Pamela Anderson) is his ghetto-skate-rock anthem "Kick Push." [watch it now]

I'm going to be really nice to him and his video. So before I do that, I'm going to make Lupe Fiasco feel nice and welcome here at Talkin' Videos.

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Written by Ron Mexico on April 25, 2006 12:00 AM

May 1, 2006

Get Hyphy with the Oakland A's Mascot, Stomper

And ya'll wonder why the rest of the country doesn't take hyphy seriously:

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Posted on May 1, 2006 10:57 AM

May 2, 2006

Obie Trice feat. Akon - "Snitch"

You RAT BASTARD!!!

Yes, snitches deserve to be hung upside down by their toes and gutted slowly with a butterknife, but I think the "Stop Snitching" movement may have gone a tad too far. I know niggas sell crack and shit, and when you get pinched, you should know the consequences of your actions and the lifestyle you chose... but when cats just pull some Butch Cassidy shit in broad daylight, should they really be all that mad when the cops connect the dots in less than 24 hours? Obie Trice and Akon awkwardly answer this question in the new video "Snitch." [watch it now]

That picture makes me think of that scene in "Harlem Nights" where Arsenio is blasting at his man-lover Eddie Murphy with a tommygun and his little pipsqueak homie keeps poppin off that tiny ass gun--... Nevermind. You're all too young for this.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 2, 2006 9:52 AM

May 5, 2006

Lil' Wayne - "Hustler Muzik/Money On My Mind"

Look, daddy! I got my Jr. Birdman Official Hustler badge in my Crack-a-Jack box!

I guess Lil' Wayne still has a lot of growing up to do. Is he still hustling up money to get out of Bryan Williams' poolhouse like Carlton Banks? If so the video for "Hustler Muzik/Money On My Mind" [watch it now] is more than appropriate. If not, then the Harlem Chamber of Commerce needs to write Cash Money Records a "thank you"-letter. Kennedy Fried Chicken, IHOP, Ahmed's Socks, T-Shirts & Phone Cards and the white folks that make Magic Johnson move must have put together a pretty impressive package to lure these dudes.

P.S.: You can't keep calling yourself BM, nigga. That makes people think of bowel movement.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 5, 2006 12:00 AM

May 8, 2006

Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco Live on David Letterman

Last week Kanye and Lupe stopped by The David Letterman Show to perform "Touch the Sky".

Peepers:

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Posted on May 8, 2006 12:16 PM

May 9, 2006

Yung Joc - "It's Goin' Down"

Puffy, I like the message you're sending out to the kids about working hard and keeping promises and shit... but maybe it's time to stop, my nigga.

Puffy searches below the Mason-Dixon and what does he come back with? Boyz N The Hood, and a nigga who probably scored lower than Vince Young on his SATs. God help us all. Yung Joc beckons that we meet him somewhere to listen to the rap he just wrote after learning to tie his shoes and wipe himself from front to back. "It's Goin' Down" [watch it now] indeed.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 9, 2006 12:00 PM

May 16, 2006

Lil' Jon feat. E-40 & Sean Paul - "Snap Yo' Fingers"

Oh, my god, it's an army of snapper... right before our very eyes.

Not only do they want us to do it, they think we don't know how to drink our Snapple. The King of Crunk throws the world a taste of his swordfish with the help of that dude they call 40 Water and a dude they just don't call until Jon breathes life into him. E-40 and Sean Paul of the Youngbloodz pick up the rear in "Snap Yo' Fingers." [watch it now] I just really wish the song held my attention as much as this crazy as video did.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 16, 2006 12:00 PM

May 17, 2006

Cam'ron - "Suck It Or Not/Wet Wipes"

Since I hear it's Killa Season, allow me to welcome the new Nino Brown to New Mexico.

"Suck It Or Not/Wet Wipes" [watch above] features a wayward flock of hoes, a washed up Negro icon... and some video chicks. The Negro icon was as famous as a young Aunt Jemima in his prime. However, he's obviously now on some Uncle Ben slave nigga shit. I'll give you a hint... he contracted the clap and still managed to say "Dyn-o-mite!" in an episode.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 17, 2006 12:00 PM

May 26, 2006

Busta Rhymes feat. Will-I-Am - "I Love My Chick"

The Mr. & Mrs. Smith concept is soooo clever! Did you think of that yourself, Trevor?

There goes the Get Rich or Die Hoin' shot! This song and video concept reeks of gorilla balls. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it feels like the kind of video they would assign to a lower-ranking G-Uniteer. With that said, "I Love My Chick" [watch it now] is, if nothing else, well-executed by the actors involved. Busta Rhymes, Gabrielle Union, Dr. Dre, and a soothing Negro voice make this one the kind of thrill ride you come to expect from Bus-a-bus.

Gabrielle Union? Nigga, I love her too!

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 26, 2006 12:00 PM

May 31, 2006

Da Muzicianz - "Camera Phone"

Shake somethin' for the camera, HO!

How Ying Yangs got little brothers? Welcome to The Minstrel Show, then. I thought we weren't supposed to pour water on these niggas. Maybe someone unadvisedly fed D-Rocc and Kane after Magic City... just in time for Freaknik. However it went down, we have an official Sherm-Rock Twins spinoff. Da Muzicianz explode onto the scene with "Camera Phone" [watch above]... the not-so-derrty version. They pulled this one out of the collar like Bling-Bling's crackpipe.

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Written by Ron Mexico on May 31, 2006 12:00 PM

June 2, 2006

Rick Ross - "Hustlin'"

Whip it real hard. Whip it! Whip it! REAL HARD!

What a turn of events... you guys demanded that I reach back for this one, and Devo is now certified gangsta.

I put niggas like this into a category I like to call "Why are you rapping?" You're not particulary good at it, and it sounds like you've sold e