Progression in any craft has always been something to appreciate. In a society of here today, gone tomorrow phenoms its rare for someone to have a sustained gravity. For Blake Kelly it seems he’s progressed from the schoolyard cyphers at Hampton University to hosting college parties and then on to nationwide tours. And now he’s poised to challenge gravity with his latest compilation.
Plane Mode the mixtape is the long overdue follow-up to the Rockstar general’s initial mixtape, Higher Education. This sophomore mixtape is sure to include a lot of bravado, plenty of love for the opposite sex, and undoubtedly enough weed smoke to catch a contact. Kelly’s steady and deliberate delivery provide potency for the words he speaks. His style similar to his lifestyle has over went some change, in this case change is good when it comes to providing the streets with quality music. Read the rest of this entry »
Do you know what today is? It’s “Smokin’ Dro’s” eight week anniversary. Pending my first grade math is still sharp, eight weeks equates to two months which means a long-term relationship for those with a fear of commitment. As with any bond, however, arguments will happen. So what better way to tie it in than with one of Hip-Hop’s most unique wordsmiths and a song titled after one of sports and entertainment’s most iconic sh!t talkers. WOOOOO!
Song: “Ric Flair”
Source: Lo Life
Favorite Dro-ism: Dro, you know the rims I ride on knee-high/I be hurtin’ niggas so bad, it make me cry/Light skin paint on the Chevy, that thing T.I./Chain notorious, call that thing B.I. Read the rest of this entry »
Hit the jump to check out the video. Make sure you request this joint wherever you listen to music, radio, clubs, MTV Jams, 106 & Park, etc. This Jake One produced track bang and the B.I.G sample makes it that much better. Oh and make note of the Jazzy Jeff appearance. As you know from my previous post I been On My Philly Sh*t so I already know Philly is behind him heavy Read the rest of this entry »
Well there’s not much to be said here, Lloyd has been annihilating every instrumental compilation he “lays” his vocals down on (pun intended). Having a December 2010 expected release of his next album King of Hearts Lloyd is already set to produce a spectacular album. With a number of other tracks such as Get It In ft. 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks’ Any Girl sporting Young Goldie’s and looming today’s music waves on permanent cycle. Well here’s the new visual so you can check out his fresh cut as well.
It’s coolin’ down outside and DJ Marvalous is still bringin the heat. His latest compilations is called SpacePod and has songs from T.I., Young Dro, Lil Wayne, and Gucci Mane to Big K.R.I.T, Wiz Khalifa, Wale, Blake Kelly, and Jo Stunnah.
Philadelphia’s Freeway is definitely back to work. His previous compilation Stimulus Package didn’t get too much of a push, but nonetheless it was still a quality album once I put it in for a spin. With features from artists such as Raekwon, Birdman, Bun B., and the Philly Phamilia Omillio Sparks, Beanie Siegel, and Young Chris the album was definitely worth the listen and you on that “Phila Music”!
Now Freeway is working on his new album which should definitely be getting the attention it deserves. We all know and enjoy Freeway’s music; time and time again his classics bring us back to some memory and he delivers us that feeling. You know the feeling I’m talkin about, Read the rest of this entry »
Is Columbia, South Carolina bred Ms. Sophisticate Grade A Material?
Here comes the brand new flava in ya ear, time for new flava in ya ear. Well, maybe not brand new, but fresh nonetheless. Another week has passed as we have begun our national transition from the dog days of summer to the school days of fall. No matter the weather news never stops and we our continuing our tradition of providing you with a few key links that will keep you updated on what’s happening in the world around you. Your Welcome…Now hit the jumplink.
Why Albums Are Released On Tuesdays In The U.S. [NPRMusic]
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Have no fear, we know you’ve had that itch all day to be “in the know.” Well with this week’s News Drop we’ve got your fix. Don’t worry you don’t need to sign in or sign up for anything. This is nothing more than a free ensemble of noteworthy events, articles, and thought provoking information that we’ve considered worth the click. So wait no longer, indulge and spread the word.
Google Plots Entry Into Online Music Sales [RollingStone]
This? THIS is the Fab people came up on long before the Internet connected the world to Hot 97. For me, a young kid from VA at the time, I’d always hear of these epic freestyles Loso (who still spelled his name during this era) would lace over the tri-state airwaves. DJ Clue was hyping the guy as the next savior of rap music. And every mixtape I got my hands on would leave me to believe he was telling the truth. Since then, John Jackson has gone on to create a successful career for himself with a string of platinum albums and several hit singles. Read the rest of this entry »
So there is no behind the scene footage for this video just a quick 90 seconds for you. If you blink you might miss the video Power by Kanye West you can’t even be surprised about this its Mr. West he always has to push the envelope. By the beginning of next week we all will have a full explanation for the video that will make us say “ohh thats deep.” Dont forget this is the same thing that happened with Flashing LightsVideo.
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