asamp was right

You Need This: Vince Staples - Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1

2012-02-10T13:22:00.001-05:00

So yesterday, Modi and I were having a conversation about what music we're listening to right now. At first it took me a second because my iPhone is basically a revolving door of music but Vince Staples' most recent tape, Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1 has been getting heavy rotation pretty much all year. You need this mixtape. Just for proof, I've included my three favorites. But the entire tape is undoubtedly worth a spot on the iPhone. Download here.

Versace Rap

Taxi

SOB feat. Mike G

[Note: It's dope but don't take my word for it because that would be plain old IGNANT.]

Inserts Overdue "I'm Back" Post

2012-02-10T11:01:00.000-05:00

As a [formerly] consistent blogger, I really hate two things about the "I'm Back" posts: 1) Realizing that it's been so long since you've actually written anything and 2) Actually having to get back to posting. After a sick day, about a bottle and a half of NyQuil and some conversations with some of my creative colleagues, I'm back on the blog scene. And not a minute too soon.

Happy Founder's Day, Morehouse

2012-02-09T23:37:00.003-05:00

145 years of Legacy, Brotherhood & Swag. Not too shabby.

Oh Yeah....

2012-01-24T13:37:00.000-05:00

....never forget.

Bulls Won. Unh.

2012-01-24T13:25:00.000-05:00

Bulls won. D.Rose back. 16-3. First Place in the East. Not too shabby.

Project X [Trailer]

2012-01-24T12:05:00.001-05:00

Yo....

This looks insane. I know where I'll be on March 2^nd.
At first I was mad that this didn't come out when I was 17 but then after thinking about it, it's good that this wasn't out then. If it had come out when I was 17 I would have probably said: Timing is everything.

A$AP Rocky - Wassup [Video]

2012-01-23T19:34:00.003-05:00

New A$AP. The kid's killing it. Consistent ass visuals paired with quality music equals one hell of a 2012.

Eli Manning...Blah Blah Blah

2012-01-23T19:15:00.005-05:00

Sure, he's playing some of the best football of his career. And yeah, he's headed to a second Superbowl.

But Eli Manning [and his brother, Peyton] makes some weird ass faces. And therefore this website is forever relevant. Thanks, Manning brothers.

Horizon: The McGurk Effect / The Rubber Hand Illusion

2012-01-17T12:47:00.003-05:00

The YouTube videos for BBC Two's Horizon are always really interesting. Check out these two I came across this weekend:
The McGurk Effect
The Rubber Hand Illusion

BBC got gigs.

Jaam [Fresh Prince Remix]

2012-01-17T11:58:00.000-05:00

Damn, I really miss the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Like a lot. The worst part about it is that I don't even see reruns on TV these days. It looks like Pogo has our back with this dope mix of clips from the show making a pretty catchy song. Can't even lie, I've watched this at least 3 times.
Download the track here.

[Note: Shouts to the awesomer for the find.]

So Uh....Basketball Season?

2012-01-17T11:14:00.000-05:00

It's been a very [very] tough sports week for me.

First, this happened.

Now, it's looking like we might lose our #1 pro-style Quarterback commit Gunner Kiel to Notre Dame.

LSU football fans can't catch a break. It's definitely time for basketball.

Sigh.....only 228 days until the North Texas game.

MLK Day.

2012-01-17T00:27:00.001-05:00

Happy 83^rd, MLK.

FINALLY. THE REMATCH IS HERE.

2012-01-09T12:30:00.002-05:00

It’s here. It’s finally here.

Well first off, Happy New Year all. I've basically been on an extended blog break since the holidays but I'm finally making my triumphant return. And for very good reason. Tonight, January 9, 2012 at 8:00 pm EST, my LSU Tigers are up for their third National Championship since 2003 [and perfection] against the hated and bammish Alabama Crimson Tide. Less than a week after getting spurned by arguably the nation’s top safety prospect—and fellow Dutchtown High School alum—Landon Collins, we’re set to make history as the greatest football team in history. I’m aware that that’s a pretty bold statement, but I’ll stand by it. [Trust me, I’ll explain another day in another post.] Regardless, tonight’s the night. If you’re looking for me, I’ll be the shorter fellow sporting the purple and gold “BEAT BAMA AGAIN” t-shirt.

And I’ll be slightly drunk.
OK, I'll be really drunk.

Whether you're going for the Tigers or the Tide, this video should get you hype:

Oh, and about Landon Collins, the battle isn't over. Here are words from Randy Rosetta himself:
I'll take that.

And seriously, could you imagine the Coaches' Trophy in these hands?!

GEAUX TIGERS!

Christmas Is Officially Here

2011-12-21T10:17:00.000-05:00

First gift in hand: a mini flask from my man Joe. This shall get some good use on this flight to Orlando. TSA, don't jealous me.

Crown Black & Mama Samp, see you soon.

Lupe Fiasco - American Terrorist III [MP3]

2011-12-20T13:05:00.004-05:00

OK, excuse time. I'm pretty late with posting this is because it came out during one of my patented blogging hiatuses. Gotta love those, right? I actually figured that by now pretty mnuch everybody had already heard Lupe's American Terrorist III on somebody’s music blog. You know, with the innanets and all. But after my trip this weekend and nobody knowing what the ~~fuck~~ hell I was talking about, I realized I was wrong. This chilling continuation in a series of American Terrorist tracks [Part II remains to be seen, I guess] may not be as ground-breaking or anticipated as the original, but it’s still an exceptionally dope look at terrorism and its causes and effects, through three different perspectives. Say what you want about Lupe falling off [which I don’t agree with] but the guy has always been creative—especially on his non-album material. Also, it’s dope without them but here are the lyrics for added effect. Check it out.

Lupe Fiasco - American Terrorist III

Oh and the sample is from Kavinsky's Nightcall, another dope track.

Evidently, Dark Knight Rises Is About To Be Amazing

2011-12-20T11:45:00.000-05:00

Yeesh. The build up for this movie is insane. And this trailer released yesterday will only add to the hype. It's gonna be a hot summer if Chris Nolan has anything to do with it.

So NY Was Extra Trill This Weekend...

2011-12-20T09:26:00.001-05:00

Hell of a weekend in the city that never sleeps. Went up for my guys Jinx and Zan's birthday celebration. It was a blur of Bud Light, Patron and snooks from the moment I got there. Good times.

Next up, Orlando on Wednesday.
Hope Mama Samp has the oven on preheat.

BADBADNOTGOOD - Rotten Decay / Hard in the Paint [MP3]

2011-12-14T13:45:00.000-05:00

I mean at this point, it's no surprise that I'm a pretty big fan of BADBADNOTGOOD. The unique mixture of jazz, hip-hop and classical music is an amazing breath of fresh air--especially coming from such a young group of musicians. The first is an original single entitled Rotten Decay that stays pretty true to the sound that's gotten them popular. The second is a cover of the timless negro classic, Hard in the Paint by sir Waka Flocka.
Enjoy both, downloads included.

Rotten Decay by BADBADNOTGOOD
Hard In Da Paint / Wow Rare by BADBADNOTGOOD
Download: Rotten Decay & Hard in the Paint

Unh.

Watch The Throne [Behind the Scenes]

2011-12-14T13:05:00.000-05:00

A behind the scenes look into one of the best concerts I've ever been to. Just a quick trip back home to Chicago. Nothing big.

I fully expect to see a full length video in the near future.
At least I hope so.

Ask Body Spray

2011-12-14T12:18:00.001-05:00

Awl, damn.

Notorious Siri

2011-12-14T10:45:00.000-05:00

Apparently Siri gets down with 90's Bad Boy. Kinda reminds me of this prank from awhile back.
Well done, Apple.

BADBADNOTGOOD - Brooklyn Zoo / Alex Swag / The World Is Yours [Video]

2011-12-06T13:15:00.001-05:00

New tunes from the BADBADNOTGOOD gang. Dead ass, these kids get busy.
They also put out their rendition of She from Goblin a couple weeks back. Don't hit me but this has a very "Coltraney" sound to it. The dopeness.

Yo, I really need an album.

Black Keys European/North American Tour Dates Announced + New Album Released

2011-12-06T10:48:00.000-05:00

The Black Keys kicked off their winter tour last night in New York and will be going strong though the third week of March. They've also released their seventh album El Camino today. Check em out when they're in your area, I know I will. Tour dates below:

12-05 New York, NY - Webster Hall
12-11 Los Angeles, CA - KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas
01-23 Antwerp, Belgium - Lotto
01-24 Lille, France - Zenith
01-25 Paris, France - Zenith
01-27 Hamburg, Germany - Sporthalle
01-28 Berlin, Germany - Arena
01-30 Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
01-31 Zurich, Switzerland - Maag Hall
02-01 Eindhoven, Holland - Klokgebouw
02-03 Nottingham, England - Capital FM Arena
02-04 Edinburgh, Scotland - Corn Exchange
02-06-07 Manchester, England - O2 Apollo
02-09-10-11 London, England - Alexandra Palace
03-02 Cincinnati, OH - U.S. Bank Arena *
03-03 Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena *
03-04 Columbus, OH - Jerome Schottenstein Center *
03-06 Portland, ME - Cumberland Co. Civic Center *
03-07 Boston, MA - TD Garden *
03-09 Washington, DC - Verizon Center *
03-10 Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center *
03-12 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden *
03-13 Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre *
03-14 Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre *
03-16 Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse *
03-18 Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena *
03-19 Chicago, IL - United Center *
03-20 Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena *
03-23 Norfolk, VA - Constant Convocation Center *

* with Arctic Monkeys

DC on March 9? I know where I'll be.

Even Herman Cain Would Laugh At This

2011-12-05T12:05:00.002-05:00

Unless you were living under a rock this weekend, I'm sure you saw that Herman Cain decided to suspend his presidential campaign. Man, so sad...oh well. What's a more fitting way to bid farewell to everyone's favorite least favorite politician than with a hilarious voice over video? This is arguably one of the funniest things I've seen in all of 2011. Embarrassingly enough, I actually thought it was real for the first 10 seconds. I promise you can't watch this without laughing.

"Everybody needs toucan stubs."

The Rematch Is Set. Let's Go.

2011-12-05T10:23:00.001-05:00

Well, we are who we thought we were.

Now that we've successfully dismantled UGA in the SEC Championship, LSU had earned a chance to play for the national championship on January 9th. Although it's somewhat shitty that Bama gets to play in the ship, I'm looking forward to beating them again.

January 9th. New Orleans. I'm there.
Unh.

Junius - A Reflection On Fire [MP3]

2011-11-21T11:36:00.002-05:00

Whoa.

Every once in awhile you hear a song that's just plain old epic. A Reflection On Fire by the band Junius is an example of such a song. When this came on my phone on shuffle last night I was genuinely confused as to why I hadn't already posted it. Insane amounts of energy and dopeness going on here. Check it out in all of its awesomeness:
Junius - A Reflection On Fire

Freaking Cat.

2011-11-21T00:08:00.004-05:00

File this under "things I can't get jiggy with."

ASAP Rocky - Out of This World [MP3]

2011-11-15T11:03:00.000-05:00

Whenever you discover or hear about a musical new artist or group there's usually a song or video you come across that solidifies them as a legit newcomer. Over the last week, and much urging from Sterling and Modi, I finally decided to check out the LiveLoveASAP tape from ASAP Rocky--which is ~~not so~~ surprisingly dope. Outside the obvious choice of Purple Swag, the song on the tape that actually stuck out to me as extra dope was the very last song, Out of This World. I'm not sure if it's the multiple Jay-Z and Kanye references or the J.Cole-ish flow, but I can't stop playing this joint. Don't believe me? Go ahead and check it out. And while you're at it, you might as well go ahead and download the entire mixtape. It's definitely worth a listen.

Plus, you should probably give the Drake album a rest for a couple days.
Yea, I'm talkin to you Torrance.
ASAP Rocky - Out of This World

Swag.

25.

2011-11-13T13:00:00.000-05:00

25. Black. College degree. No kids. Blessed beyond belief.

Fuck statistics.

Oh, and my favorite song ever. You know, because it's my birthday and all.

TODAY IS A HUGE DAY.

2011-11-05T13:35:00.001-04:00

This guy's face pretty much explains it all:
I've been looking forward to November 5th for quite some time. And for very good reason. We finally have the LSU/Bama showdown that we've been waiting for. It goes without saying that we hate each other literally every time we play but a #1 vs. #2 match-up only fuels the fire.

In addition the Game of the Year, we also have Party of all Parties: N*ggas In Paris [A Birthday Celebration]. Fresh off the DC leg of the Watch the Throne Tour [pictures coming soon], we have a Parisian-themed birthday party for my good friend Victoria and myself. Oh man, it's gonna be a hell of a day.

Oh yea, about the game. I'm looking forward to a surprisingly dominant Tigers victory. Can't wait to see my Bama fan friends and hit em with the:

ALL Y’ALL SEEN A LEPRECHAUN SAY “YEA!”
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Geaux Tigers!

Chronicle [Movie Trailer]

2011-11-01T12:45:00.004-04:00

Again, I'll attribute lateness due to my recent lack of consistent posting. This movie, Chronicle looks doper than dope. It's the story of a group of high school friends that gain superpowers after making a mysterious discovery. I'm mad excited even though the movie doesn't come out until....February 3rd. Peep the trailer and try not to get hype.

Yea, dopeness.

Tyler, the Creator x BADBADNOTGOOD - Fish [Video + MP3]

2011-11-01T11:35:00.000-04:00

So first off, this is about two weeks late. Between work and being sick, mad stuff has happened since I last posted:

LSU vs. Alabama has blown into the forefront,
Coldplay released a new album, entitled Mylo Xyloto, and
Tyler, the Creator finally got to perform with BADBADNOTGOOD

This is good, real good, Florida Evans.

This is the same BADBADNOTGOOD [aka Odd Trio that performed jazz renditions of some of our favorite Odd Future joints a few months back. From the video and tweets, this was Tyler's first time being involved in a trill ass jam session.

Check the video:

I would kill for an unplugged album of this.

And durred you to say something about it.

Kid Cudi & Cage - Maniac Video [Directed by Shia LaBeouf]

2011-11-01T10:35:00.001-04:00

This was definitely a great Halloween present.

Even though it's been almost a solid year since Kid Cudi released Man on the Moon II, he's not done putting out videos for it. And by videos, I mean crazy ass murderous videos. This video [kinda] for Maniac, my favorite song off the album, is pretty gruesome and definitely draws some major influence from the Stress video from Justice. Check it out:

Whoa.

Um...Happy Holidays?

LSU vs. Florida...Let's GO.

2011-10-08T13:48:00.004-04:00

Got the boys from FU UF coming through Baton Rouge today. With Texas A&M joining the SEC West next season, this might be the last time we play Florida on a yearly basis. Might as well go out with the bangiest of bangs. Not like extra hype is needed but this should add some regardless:

Oh, and watch for a big game from Tyrann Mathieu aka Honey Badger aka Tyrannosaurus Rex.

NBA 2K12.....Finally.

2011-10-04T12:54:00.001-04:00

Welp, the day is finally here. 2K12 is in stores and even though it doesn't have rookies and we might not even have a 2012 NBA season, you still have to be excited for this release. I mean, you have to be. And the game intro is quite dope:

Man, oh man. It's about time.

Denzil Porter - Kanye West [Video & mp3]

2011-10-04T11:20:00.000-04:00

You'd have to be a pretty new reader of this blog not to know how big a Kanye West ~~stan~~ fan I am. So you can imagine that I was pretty curious as to why rapper Denzil Porter named his new single Kanye West. Once I heard the hook [Why you gotta be such an assholeeee???] it was quite clear. This is a funny ass song with a pretty decent video. I wonder if Kanye's heard it yet. Check out the video and get the mp3 right after.

Denzil Porter - Kanye West

And yo, is it just me or does dude look like Austin??? haha

Fucked Up - The Other Shoe [Video]

2011-09-15T12:27:00.000-04:00

I'm pretty new to the Toronto-based band Fucked Up but upon first listen I could tell there was something special about their song, The Other Shoe. First off, I can't even remember where I came across them in the first place, but I somehow found this song, copped the CD and it's been history ever since.

Their album is called David Comes to Life and it details the relationship between the protagonist, David and his lady friend, Veronica. The Other Shoe brings us into the point of the story where everything seems to be fine between the two and then issues bring the relationship to a crossroads. [ex: "Right on time, here's the other shoe/Clouds overhead, start to loom."]

I'll be the first to admit that their music is a little more "screamy" than I'm used to but the album really sticks to the theme and somehow this really works. And strangely enough, the lyrics aren't too difficult to decipher.

I'm positive that this is pretty different from anything I've posted in the past but let me know what you think. And let it get to the 2:40 build up before you make a decision:

Oh yea, and try not to have "Dying on the inside" stuck in your head the rest of the day.

Nike Set to (Re)Revolutionize the NFL?

2011-09-15T12:01:00.000-04:00

Now that Nike is set to reclaim the spot as the official outfitter for the NFL next year, there's already speculation that NFL teams will undergo dramatic changes to their traditional designs. Everything I've read, however, [mainly Uni-Watch.com--dope site btw] has said that most teams will probably only see changes in material and actual tailoring next season. Either way, they've already started to generate hype via this promo featuring none other than Michael Irving:

I'm stoked that this is happening. Reebok's pretty boring overall and Nike has made great strides in jersey designs on the collegiate level. But even with that being said, there's zero chance that we'll see anything along the lines of those fake joints that surfaced last year.

97 Seconds With Kanye West [Video]

2011-09-15T11:30:00.000-04:00

Something light from earlier this summer. Definitely classic Kanye.
DC Watch the Throne is t-minus 2 months away. Oh yea.

J. Cole feat. Trey Songz - Can't Get Enough [Video]

2011-09-15T11:00:00.002-04:00

So yea, I'm not the biggest fan of having Trey Songz on my blog but this new J. Cole video really can't go unmentioned. After his hype has somewhat gone down--mainly due to impatience by fans [myself included]--I'm actually feeling this new effort from Cole. Trey Songz and all. Shouts to my man Justin for the heads up because I definitely almost missed the premiere last night:

Just a couple weeks until the album drops. Let's see how this goes.

Epic Meal Time: West Coast Burger Pile x Double Barrell 12 Gauge Hot Dog

2011-09-14T11:35:00.000-04:00

The guys from Epic Meal Time are back again to show us exactly how we'd eat....if we were gods. First up, the West Coast Burger Pile. It looks like the things that dreams are made of. I'm pretty sure my man Wimpy would have a coronary.

"Jesus Christ, there's so many GD burgers."
Next up, the 12 Gauge Hot Dog. There's just something about 50 cent hot dogs, bacon and Jack Daniels that makes this irresistible.
"Ketchup...not that special. Oh wait, there's Jack? It's fuckin special now, player."

These guys really should release a cookbook. These meals always look amazing.

But maybe the half naked girl laying down bacon strips had something to do with that.

Did I mention that there's bacon????

Kid Cudi - Mr. Rager [Video]

2011-09-13T11:36:00.003-04:00

I can never get enough new material from Kid Cudi. And even though song is almost a year old, I'm still counting this recently released video as new. And I know people [myself included] that play this joint to this day. Plus, the video is extra Kill Bill meets From Dusk Till Dawn like. Check it out:

New music.
I needs that.

University of Maryland Jackin' For Helmets??

2011-09-07T13:52:00.002-04:00

Even though my previous entry purposefully left out details from Maryland's unique and flag-themed uniforms, a recent development has me questioning just how unique the uniforms actually are. After scouring the internet for pretty much every article related to last weekend's College Football games, I came across this article on NBC Sports that actually pinpointed the source of UMD's inspiration...Baltimore's Charm City Roller Girls’ All-Stars team.

You read that correctly.

The Charm City Roller Girl's All Stars team.
The original helmets were designed by the husband of one of the team members and have been in use for the past three years.

Go figure. The only positive thing I initially had to say about Maryland's new look was towards its creativity. I guess no idea's original after all.

But whether they jacked the design or not, the new uniforms were the talk of the country and actually gave the Terrapins [and Under Armour] some great national exposure. Any great marketer can see the value in that.

No matter how absolutely turrible the jerseys are.

[Throwback] Music of the Moment: Kanye West - Livin' a Movie

2011-09-07T12:17:00.000-04:00

Movie buffs should enjoy this.

It's no secret that I'm a huge Kanye West fan. The thing that you need to understand is that I'm a really huge Kanye West fan. I'd go as far as saying that I have nearly [if not all] of his released music--underground tracks included. With all that being said, below is one of my favorite throwback Kanye songs from way back on The Late Mixtape. The idea behind it is simple: an entire song based off movie titles. Sounds simple...and it actually really is.

Kanye West - Livin' a Movie

Nothing like some good, throwback Kanye.

Note: Complete Movie List: Edward Scissorhands, What Lies Beneath, The Preacher's Wife, Sleepy Hollow, Apollo 13, Ghost, Hollow Man, Friday 13^th Ghost (again), Backdraft, Almost Famous, Lord of the Rings, The Shining, Do the Right Thing, Don't Say a Word, Sleepers, Jeepers Creepers, Clockers, Baller Blockers, Absolute Power, 9 1/2 Weeks, Rush Hour, The Cell, Life, Juice, Mo' Money and The Roc. And I probably missed a few.

The 5 Most Memorable Moments From Week 1 of College Football [Besides Maryland's Jerseys]

2011-09-07T10:34:00.001-04:00

The University of Maryland pretty much stole the show from the rest of college football when they unveiled one of their new uniform combinations against Miami Monday night. I'm sticking with my statement that the flag-themed helmet are dope and the jerseys are alright from the front view but just plain hideous from either side. Regardless, this post is about everything noteworthy from this past week of college football not having to do with Maryland's tribute to um, Maryland.

5. Joe Adams Dropped Punt Return Touchdown/Evan Spencer's One Hand Catch

EGHCK. I realize that Missouri State and Akron aren't what we'd call great teams but these are still impressive. Like reeeally impressive.

4. Brian Kelly Is Quite Possibly the Angriest Human Alive
I'm not sure whether it was the impending home loss to unranked USF, the red zone interception or just a case of the Saturdays but Brian Kelly needed more than a chill pill this weekend. Thanks to Dr. Saturday for this one.

3. Robert Griffin III is a PROBLEM.
359 yards and five touchdowns against TCU? EGHCK. He should definitely end up a dark horse candidate for the Heisman.

2. Kerwynn Williams' Barber Should Be SHOT...in the face.
This haircut is an absolute debacle. He looks like a cross between Simon Phoenix from Demolition Man and a Golden Lord from Meteor Man. Seriously, how can he even do this interview with a straight face??

1. LSU Handles Business Against Oregon, Jumps to #2 in AP Poll
Amazing defense, punctuated by great plays from Tyrann Mathieu helped LSU against a loaded Oregon team. We still have a long season ahead but with this strong start, we have even higher hopes of finishing the season in New Orleans. And this kid Mathieu is a monster.

Gonna be another great season of College Football.
Geaux Tigers.

NBA 2K12: Trailer 3

2011-09-07T09:15:00.000-04:00

This game just needs to go ahead and come out. Each trailer is more dope than the one before and with the possibility of no 2011-2012 season at all, 2K12 might be all we have. Check out the latest trailer:

10/4/11

I needs dat.

Matt & Kim feat. Soulja Boy and Andrew WK - I'm a Goner [Video + MP3]

2011-08-25T13:37:00.000-04:00

Trust me, if someone told me last yeat that I'd have a blog post just mentioning Soulja Boy I'd say you were a fool. But then again, some people say cucumbers taste better pickled Regardless, I'm not writing this post simply about Soulja Boy. I'm writing because Converse has done it again: Put together three acts that would normally never [ever] collaborate. Last year it was Kid Cudi, Bethany Cosentino from Best Coast and Rostam Batmanglij from Vampire Weekend on the song All Summer. This year's version features the duo Matt & Kim, rapper Soulja Boy and Andrew WK. Not sure if this year's version stacks up to last year's but at least they tried something different.

...right?

Matt & Kim feat. Soulja Boy and Andrew WK - I'm a Goner

Not too turrible.

Kendrick Lamar x Va$htie x Rocksmith - ADHD [Video]

2011-08-25T10:45:00.002-04:00
Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar has a new Va$htie-directed video for ADHD off of his Section.80 album. More heat from him as he continues to gain popularity on the East coast. Shouts to my man Modi for putting me [and most of DC] on.
Dopeness.

Oh, and Va$htie is still the snooks.

Jack Daniels.....for Breakfast?!

2011-08-23T13:04:00.002-04:00
....well kinda.I mean, at least we can see what vodka would look like in an orange juice carton. German Art Director Jörn Beyer has redesigned packaging for Absolut Vodka, Jägermeister and Jack Daniels and replaced the traditional glass bottles with....tetra paks. The project is entitled Ecohols. I can't even front...this would be trouble.

It's probably a god thing that these aren't real. We all know those kids can't hold their liquor.

And for the record, this is the commercial I was referencing in this post's title:

OnCue - Feel Tall [Video]

2011-08-23T10:52:00.002-04:00
I can't front, after 10+ years of listening to Eminem, the whole Asher Roth experiment of 2009 and semi-drunken freestyles with my man Johnny C., there's not much room on my musical plate for another white rapper.

I'm kidding....but I'm only kinda kidding. Then outta nowhere comes this kid OnCue out of Connecticut. At first glance, he's nothing different: Supreme snap back, frat boy look. Basically the same thing we've seen the last few years. But after stumbling across his video for Feel Tall this weekend, I was immediately hooked. So hooked, in fact, that I even risked the inevitable short jokes from my friends due to the song title. Check out the video and the download link underneath.

OnCue - Feel Tall [Produced by CJ Luzi]

I mean, he's no savior to hip-hop but this is a pretty dope song. If we let Drake get away with singing on all his hooks, we might as well let this kid.

NBA 2K12: Greatest Trailer

2011-08-23T10:15:00.001-04:00
This is disgusting.
There's no doubt in my mind that NBA 2K12 is going to be absolutely amazing. 34 classic teams, dozens of all-time great players, swagged out graphics and features...I literally can't wait. You can check out full specs for the game here. And here's the latest trailer:

I need this game now.

Right now.

Pusha T feat. Kanye West & Young Jeezy - Amen [MP3]

2011-08-15T22:52:00.004-04:00
EGHCK.

New Pusha T and it's right on time. This joint features the man of the hour, Kanye West and of course Young Jeezy. It's called Amen and just by the title alone it falls in line with the theme of Pusha's Fear Of God: Let Us Pray due ~~hopefully~~ later this month. I mean, I wasn't even expecting any Pusha today so of course this is a great surprise. Unh.

Pusha T feat. Kanye West & Young Jeezy - Amen

Again...EGHCK.

Workaholics. You Should Be Watching This Show

2011-08-15T11:17:00.001-04:00

In the class of must-see tv shows, it's easy for a show like Workaholics to get lost in the shuffle that is Entourage, True Blood and uh, Martin. Workaholics is basically a comedy centered around three roommates that work at the same telemarketing company. Might sound like any other show but it's actually quite funny. In a slightly awkward, Curb Your Enthusiasm-meets-frat row type way. Check out a scene

There's more where that came from.

And they signed for a second season. Swag.

Kid Cudi - No One Believes Me [Video]

2011-08-15T10:38:00.002-04:00

"Damn asamp was right, Where the hell you been??"

Finally back after a brief hiatus. Between work, more work and Watch the Throne's release last week, I haven't had much time to scour the internet for new music. I did, however, happen to come across Kid Cudi's new video for his song on the Fright Night Soundtrack. I mean, the movie looks pretty terrible but the song and video are dope:

Unh. New Coodwah.

Wale - On One Freestyle [Video]

2011-08-09T13:05:00.001-04:00

Aight, so Wale murdered this track. I'm actually surprised to say that because I've been on the fence about the majority of his post-Interscope material. Hopefully this will encourage all other rappers to find other beats to rap over...this song has run its course. Still a strong showing for Wale, though:

EGHCK. I hope this is what he has in mind for the rest of his Ambitious joints.

Jonah Hill in The Sitter [Trailer/NSFW]

2011-08-09T10:26:00.001-04:00
Aight cool, a new Jonah Hill movie. Can't be mad at that. It's called The Sitter and to me it looks like a cross between Daddy Day Care, Pineapple Express and 30 Minutes or Less...even though I've only seen one of those movies. I figured that this would hold us over until Allen Gregory comes out but it looks like the movie won't be out until December. Either way, should be pretty dope.

Definitely, I repeat, definitely some NSFW language in this joint fyi...

Speaking of 30 Minutes or Less, I know where I'll be Friday night. Unh.

It Ain't Safe in the City...

2011-08-09T09:38:00.001-04:00

...you know the rest. [Or at least you should by now.]

_______________

The internet ~~is going~~ went completely insane as a result of the digital release of Watch the Throne yesterday and although I'm waiting for it to be released in stores before listening, I completely understand why. Basically throughout the entire process of this album, from rumor to speculation to doubts to anticipation to delays to tour dates to an actual release, I guess some of us never really thought about how dope it would be for two of our favorite musicians to work together like this—until yesterday.

And thanks to my older brother—who's the f'ing man—I finally got my tickets for the DC show. [Love you, bro!]

What a sick ass day.

By the way, the artwork looks absolutely incredible and you can download the digital copy of WTT here.

Beautiful Swear Words

2011-07-27T11:58:00.000-04:00
Call me ignorant, call me immature, call me whatever but I'm a strong proponent of the idea that curse words can make just about anything funnier.

If you agree, [which you should] then you'll be just as happy as I was when I found the website beautifulswearwords.com. I mean, it's not much. It's basically just a collection of illustrations of swear words presented elegantly enough to be embroidered on your grandmother's favorite pillow or even worn on your favorite t-shirt.

Go ahead, pick your favorite.

I'm going with either the red and yellow "Shiiit" or the black and white "Bullshit."
But that was an easy decision.

Stay classy, awr.

1 Speech, 24 Voices [Video]

2011-07-27T11:05:00.000-04:00
This is quite impressive.

Jim Meskimen, you probably remember him best from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as both Werner and Professor Mansfield, has released a video of him reciting Clarence's speech from William Shakespeare's Richard III while impersonating 24 different celebrities. I mean, everyone from Christopher Walken to Barack Obama to Robert De Niro. Check it out:
That Morgan Freeman is pretty spot-on at the 2:20 mark.

Well done, Werner.

Tom Haverford [Aziz Ansari] Food Nicknames Generator

2011-07-27T10:25:00.004-04:00
Ever since seeing Aziz Ansari on Human Giant and catching his Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening stand-up, I've been an insanely huge fan. His character on Parks & Recreation, Tom Haverford, is pretty much Parks & Rec's version of Dwight from The Office. One of the best scenes with him was him listing his nicknames for foods. Observe:

Of course, there's a website for this and only this. TomHaverfoods.com is just a food nickname generator that works at the click of a mouse. Early favorites are below. Check it out for yourself though.

Yea, definitely worth about 5 minutes of internet time.

And for the record, that's one hour.

Unreleased Music: Dipset Midwest feat. Samp & Dre Troy - Do Your Thing [MP3]

2011-07-26T00:34:00.009-04:00

I really shouldn't be doing this but after tweeting with Jinx and Austin earlier today, I refuse to let the Dipset Midwest movement die without a fight.

Just for the record: This was never supposed to be released.

I'm bringing back Dipset Midwest...at least for the time being. Back in school, my friends and I would oftentimes spend late nights chugging Bud Lights and freestyling over our favorite Dipset beats. With me being from Illinois and my boy Dre being from Ohio, naturally we called ourselves Dipset Midwest. Check out one of my favorite joints we did over Cam'ron's Do Your Thing beat.

Dipset Midwest feat. Samp and Dre Troy - Do Your Thing

Classic terribleness.
But give me some credit, for a drunken freestlye, we're not that bad.

Making the Dipset Midwest mixtape was without a doubt one of my best memories from college.

Don't judge me.

And shouts to Dre Troy, Young King, Mezzo and Fing Dollaz. Unh.

Jay-Z x Kanye West - Watch the Throne Mini-Documentary

2011-07-23T14:27:00.007-04:00
I've already watched this three times. Guess I should've posted this a few days ago. My bad. Highlight of the video: The track with the Russell Crowe line. EGHCK.

August 8^th release date????
Let's hope so.

Rosario. Dawson. Damn.

2011-07-21T12:40:00.003-04:00

...nothing's changed since the last time. Obviously.

I just hope I don't start buying Shape magazine.

And thanks to H_Barca for the gif inspiration.

Eli Porter's People's Champion: Behind The Battle Documentary [Video]

2011-07-21T12:01:00.004-04:00
We all know about Eli Porter but until now, we haven't gotten the behind the scenes story. Well thanks to Walker Warren & Trent Babbington, here's the truth behind the Eli Porter story. Surprisingly, it's 35 minutes very well spent. The actual battle rap video is broken up throughout the documentary, but you can check it in its entirety here.

Best quote from the video: "Y'know, I didn't tuck my fuckin shirt in. [9:26]

They even discussed cuddling, the half-tuck, Envy's Boosie fade, "dent on da grill" and gay parades in full detail.

And shouts to my man Modi for making a solid contribution.

Well done, fellas. You deed it.

[Note: I'm pretty sure like three of the guys being interviewed were in the Virginia Highlands neighborhood of Atlanta during his interview. Hands down best part of Atlanta. Swag.]

Pusha T x Tyler, the Creator - Trouble On My Mind [Video]

2011-07-21T10:15:00.003-04:00
So, it's finally here. Pictures for Trouble On My Mind have been out for a few weeks and the video definitely lived up to the hype. Check out the video from Pusha-T and Tyler, the Creator, the most unlikely duo since....I don't know. Somebody else that nobody else thought of before it happened. Shouts to my man Jinx, DECON and the Director, Jason Goldwatch.

Yo....

...they fucked that hotel room WAYYY up.

Jay-Z x Kanye West - Otis [MP3]

2011-07-21T09:46:00.002-04:00
...I invented swag, poppin bottles, puttin supermodels in the cab..."

Wow.
I reeeeeally like this new joint off of Watch the Throne. The mixture of angry Jay, arrogant Ye and soulful samples....this is what I've been expecting since I heard about the album. I'm about a day late in posting this but when it comes to music like this, late is definitely better than never.

Jay-Z x Kanye West feat. Otis Redding - Otis

Unh!

I guess this will hold us over for awhile until we remember that we still don't have a concrete release date.

Ratatat - Neckbrace [Video]

2011-07-19T12:15:00.000-04:00
Aight a new video from Ratatat. It's not exactly new per se but I'm just now getting around to posting it. It's kinda weird but rockin nonetheless. At least it's nowhere near as weird as the video for Drugs. Check it out:

Man, it's about time for some LP5 type shit.

Q-Tip x Kanye West - Award Tour [Live]

2011-07-19T11:15:00.000-04:00
So apparently Q-Tip thought it would be a good idea to bring out the ever-dope Kanye West out for his recent performance of Award Tour at this year's Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. I agree. Just check for yourself:

Classic ass performance.

Happy Belated Birthday, Penny Hardaway

2011-07-19T10:14:00.002-04:00
I'm lowkey upset that yesterday I missed the 40^th birthday of one of my favorite basketball players of all time, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. Honestly, Penny might have missed the mark in terms of all-time greatness due to injuries, but he could have quite possibly the second best signature shoe series in basketball history. [Behind Jordan, of course.]

And that, my friends, is quite an accomplishment.
Happy Belated, Penny.

Lissie - Pursuit of Happiness [Kid Cudi Cover] [Video]

2011-07-12T11:14:00.001-04:00
So I'm ~~very~~ extremely new to Lissie but I'm already a huge fan of hers mainly for three reasons:
She's from Illinois
She chugs tequila like a champ
And she performed an amazing cover of Pursuit of Happiness at a show last year.

Not sure how I missed this for an entire year but I'm sold nonetheless. I mean, the cover was so dope that some considered it the top cover of 2010.
Check it out:

Guess I have some research to do.

Theophilus London - Why Even Try (RAC Remix) [MP3]

2011-07-12T10:30:00.003-04:00
Aight so I'm pretty sure that I first heard about Theophilus London from my girl Jai a couple years back. She was either tweeting, on Facebook or something but regardless, he was dope. With his debut album dropping next week and me scouring the internet trying to find more of his music, I came across a remix for one of my favorites from him called Why Even Try. Oh yea, and it was remixed by none other than the dopeness that's known as the Remix Artist Collective. Oh man.
Theophilus London - Why Even Try (RAC Remix)

Don't sleep on the original either.

33 Ways to Stay Creative

2011-07-12T09:29:00.000-04:00
Man, I'm printing this out now.

Every single one of these is great advice.

Pusha T x Tyler, the Creator - Trouble On My Mind [MP3]

2011-07-09T16:31:00.004-04:00

THANK YOU BASED MUSIC GODS.

After about two or three weeks of anticipation, the first official collab between Pusha-T and Tyler, the Creator has been released. My man Jinx hooked me up with a link for Trouble On My Mind yesterday afternoon and it clearly made my weekend. All of this came from this photo from the My God video shoot surfacing months ago. Check it out....if you haven't heard it by now.

Pusha-T & Tyler, the Creator - Trouble On My Mind

Oh yea, and flicks from the upcoming video look insane.

MellowHype - BlackenedWhite Trailer

2011-07-07T11:24:00.000-04:00
I missed a lot this past week. Vegas was dope as hell...but that's an entirely different post. Getting back into music, MellowHype will be re-releasing their album BlackenedWhite next Tuesday. To hold us over in the meantime, check out the recently-released trailer:

Looking at the tracklist, I'm just kinda blown that this version won't have Chordaroy, Hell and Loco [and 3 others] which were my favorites on the original. Oh well.

Frank Ocean - Dream Killa [MP3]

2011-07-07T10:34:00.000-04:00
New joint from Frank Ocean. I'm pretty sure that this is just another track to keep us patient in between video releases and the actual album dropping. Not mad at that.

Frank Ocean - Dream Killa

Jay-Z x Kanye West - Watch the Throne Pre-Order

2011-07-07T09:59:00.002-04:00

I couldn't be more hype for this.

Although it was originally rumored that Watch the Throne, the collab album from Jay-Z and Kanye West, would be released on July 4^th, the holiday came and went without the much-anticipated CD. Listeners can, however, pre-order the album [which has an amazing cover btw] on the site WatchtheThrone.com.

I'm still on the fence about pre-ordering, but damn it I'm close.

I know when it does actually come out, I'll be at Best Buy bright and early like:

The Next Person I See Planking....

2011-07-06T23:20:00.002-04:00
...is getting one of these.

Stop it.

Seriously.

The Odd Trio: The Odd Future Sessions

2011-06-29T10:04:00.002-04:00
This is insanely ill.

A trio of very talented musicians from Bad Bad Not Good has put together a collection of smooth jazz instrumentals of some Odd Future favorites. [Please excuse the use of the term "smooth jazz."] The thing is....the music is actually really good. I mean, I can enjoy the fact that it's Odd Future and also quite jazzy but I also think that my parents and co-workers would enjoy this too. I'm looking forward to what these guys put out next. Check out the first two editions with download links after the jump. I'm starting with Vol. 2 because I like it more. Sue me.

Vol. 2 - Untitled 63, Nightmare & YonkersDownload: Vol. 2

Vol. 1 - Bastard, Orange Juice [Lemonade] & AssMilkDownload: Vol. 1

This is art.
Beautiful art.
What's next? An Odd Future x Odd Trio MTV Unplugged??
I guess we'll see.

Oh, and Nightmare was my hands-down favorite.

Big Sean - Finally Famous: The Album & Thievery Corporation - Culture of Fear

2011-06-28T10:21:00.001-04:00

Go cop.
Today.

Black Moon - Who Got Da Props [Video/MP3]

2011-06-20T12:36:00.001-04:00

This is definitely one of my favorite songs from childhood. Hip-hop just hasn't been the same since the oringinal Rap City went off.
Black Moon - Who Got Da Props

Internet Randomness...

2011-06-20T12:00:00.000-04:00
I'm on the computer too much.
But I just love the innanet.

American Apparel: Immeasurable Swag

2011-06-20T09:36:00.000-04:00
American Apparel is usually only good for overpriced t-shirts, really skinny ties and apparently the occasional amazing advertisement. They got this 100% right.

Kudos, American Apparel.

J. Cole - Work Out [MP3]

2011-06-15T23:49:00.004-04:00
Aight, so here's the next single from J.Cole's upcoming album. It's called Work Out and samples a soundbyte from Kanye's Workout Plan and even a line from an old Paula Abdul song. With all that being said, I'm not completely sold on the dopeness of this track. I need more heat to get me hype about the album. [i.e. Big Sean] Oh well, still gotta post the new shit.

J. Cole - Work Out
I'm looking for THIS from J. Cole. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens.

Big Sean - I Do It [Video]

2011-06-15T12:24:00.001-04:00
Finally got some visuals from the 2^nd single from Big Sean's debut Finally Famous due on June 28^th. If the mixtapes and this video are signs of what to expect, this album is gonna be insane. Boiyee.

Kanye West - Mama's Boyfriend [MP3]

2011-06-15T11:30:00.000-04:00
The full version of Mama's Boyfriend, a song that Kanye premiered almost a year ago at the Facebook headquarters, has actually been released.
Kanye West - Mama's Boyfriend

I wonder why he decided to leave this off of MBDTF. Either way, it's out now.

Intel Presents: Museum of Me

2011-06-15T10:15:00.003-04:00

This is actually really ill. Intel has partnered with Facebook to create Museum of Me. It basically takes your Facebook profile and creates a virtual "museum" of yourself. It uses photos, friends and words and definitely works best if your profile is unlocked. I highly recommend you check this one out.

Sampson Exhibit

Word Wall

Yo, you gotta try this out.

[Note: Shouts to DoobyBrain for the heads up.]

10.DEEP Video Lookbook

2011-06-15T09:20:00.000-04:00
New shit from 10.Deep. Can't lie about the dopeness.

I'm coppin somethin.

ESPN: 30 for 30 One-Day Sale

2011-06-08T13:38:00.001-04:00
According to the ever-informative Bill Simmons, Amazon has agreed to run a one-day sale on the entire 30 for 30 Collectors Set for $59.00 if their Facebook page reaches 32,000 fans by June 13^th.
I mean, that's way more than doable. Go "Like" the page on Facebook...it only takes a second and then we all can cop the box set for the low.

Thanks,
Sports Fans Everywhere

Inside Mark Jackson’s Job Interview

2011-06-08T11:40:00.002-04:00
This is why Trey Kerby is the funniest NBA writer alive. I saw this last night on The Basketball Jones and it was far too funny not to share. We all know that Mark Jackson has recently been hired as the Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors. We also know that he has a number of sayings, some funny and some....not so funny. [Ex. "Are You Kidding Me?", "You're Better Than That.", "Mama there goes that man!", "Hand Down, Man Down."] Well, Trey basically wrote the play-by-play of how he imagined Mark Jackson's interview went. It's beyond perfect.

Joe Lacob, Warriors owner: Hi, Mark. We’re really glad you’re able to meet with us today.

Mark Jackson: Are you kidding me?

Jerry West, consultant: OK, so let’s get in to some Xs and Os. We’re kind of notorious for our poor defense. How would you change that?

MJ: Hand down, man down.

JL: Excuse me?

MJ: Hand down, man down.

JL: So … you’d tell the team to keep their hands down?

MJ: You’re better than that.

JW: You’d tell them to keep them up?

MJ: Mama, there goes that man. (points at West and winks)

JW: What?

MJ: Are you kidding me?

JW: No, I’m serious. What about my mama? (raises fist)

MJ: Calm down, palm down...

You can read this web gem in its entirety at TheBasketballJones.com.

I would highly recommend it.

Oh yea, and this. [Thanks @fivefifths.]

Big Sean - Finally Famous [Tracklist]

2011-06-08T11:15:00.000-04:00
I've pretty much been waiting for this upcoming effort from Big Sean since my man Deuce put me on Getcha Some way back in Spring 2007. I thought Sean was ill back then, but he's honestly done nothing but improve year after year. Check out the Tracklist for Sean's first solo album, Finally Famous:

1. Intro - (Produced by: Kevin Randolph, Key Wane)
2. I Do It - (Produced by: No I.D., The Legendary Traxster)
3. My Last feat. Chris Brown - (Produced by: No I.D.)
4. Don’t Tell Me You Love Me - (Produced by: No I.D.)
5. Wait For Me feat. Lupe Fiasco - (Produced by: No I.D. & Exile)
6. Marvin & Chardonnay feat. Kanye West & Roscoe Dash - (Produced by: Pop Wansel & Mike Dean)
7. Dance (A$$) - (Produced by: Da Internz)
8. Get It (DT) feat. Pharrell - (Produced by: The Neptunes)
9. Memories (Part II) feat. John Legend - (Produced by: No I.D.)
10. High f/ Wiz Khalifa & Chiddy Bang - (Produced by: Xaphoon Jones)
11. Live This Life feat. The Dream - (Produced by: No I.D.)
12. So Much More - (Produced by: No I.D.)
13. What Goes Around (Bonus Track) - (Produced by: No I.D.)
14. Celebrity feat. Dwele (Bonus Track) - (Produced by: Filthy Rockwell, No I.D.)
15. My House (Bonus Track) - (Produced by: Boi-1da)
16. 100 Keys feat. Rick Ross & Pusha T (Bonus Track) - (Produced by: Hilton and Brian Wright (WrighTrax)

Three things stick out to me: No production from Kanye (surprising), four bonus tracks that look absolutely amazing and also the presence of my man Duece from WrighTrax. If you haven't heard of him, check him out. One of my classmates from Morehouse, obviously making moves in the industry. Keep your eyes on him.

Finally Famous, June 28^th.
Unh.

A.ware - Lady Heroin [Album]

2011-06-08T10:00:00.000-04:00
Any blogger can tell you that it's pretty easy to fall behind in your posts. Throw in a full-time job, frequently tearing up DC basketball courts and a rager lifestyle during the weekends and you get the idea. I did, however, need to make it back to get the word out about my boy A.Ware's most recent project, is Lady Heroin. It dropped yesterday and it's really sick. A.Ware and the team at Greedmont Park have been doing some pretty ill things as of late. Listen or Download Lady Heroin here.

Favorite Tracks:
-Money on the Flo
-Sunrise
-Easy

I mean, just check it out.

Dallas....Cavs?? Really Cleveland???

2011-05-31T21:20:00.001-04:00

Aight Cavs fans, we understand you're a little bitter about Lebron but this is too much. Even though I'm still sick that my Bulls aren't in the Finals, this series will be over in no more than 6.

Sorry Dallas.

Goblin.

2011-05-10T10:32:00.000-04:00
Go cop.

Today.

Sophomores - The Annexation Mixtape

2011-05-09T12:30:00.001-04:00
Been meaning to post this for awhile. Two of my classmates from Morehouse, Justin and Ray, teamed up to form the duo, Sophomores. They released The Annexation last month and I've had it in heavy rotation pretty much ever since.

Check out Dreamy, one of my favorite joints from the tape, and download the mixtape here.

Dreamy by The Sophomores
LA meets New York type shit.

Remaining “G" Until the Moment You Expire by Kyle George

2011-05-09T11:30:00.001-04:00
Last week on Twitter, @CheapSeatFan posed the question: 400 Degreez or Ghetto D? I mean, both were classic albums but the overwhelming favorite was 400 Degreez. This led to my man Kyle sending me a paper he wrote back at Morehouse about the song Ha. And it's actually pretty dope read. Check it out in its entirety below:

Kyle George
February 23, 2009
CSE #2
HAAS 210
Dr. Wilson
Remaining “G" Until the Moment You Expire

The idea of “realness” is depicted in an unique, and in some ways, sarcastic manner in Juvenile’s entitled song “Ha,” hailing from his 1998 album, 400 Degreez . This song gives an accurate testament to the fallacies within the mindset of black males in urban communities. The satirical “realness” in the song relates specifically to the misconceptions of success in the minds of young black men in the projects of New Orleans, Louisiana. The major themes found in the song relating to “realness” are: the male’s domestic role, drug dealing, and the idea of toughness.

Juvenile uses the term “ha” at the end of every statement to pose a question to the character being described throughout the song. The subjects of infidelity and the absence of black fathers are introduced in the first verse of this song. Infidelity is prevalent in the lines, “That's you that can't keep yo' old lady ha/ cause you keep fuckin’ her friends ha.” This statement holds true to the idea of being a so called “player,” or a man who finds difficulty in staying loyal to his monogamous relationship. Juvenile questions the male’s priorities by stating, “That’s you wit that bad ass Benz ha…. You got served a subpoena for child support ha.” This depicts the strong reality of a male having expensive possessions such as a Mercedes Benz, when they have failed to provide financial support for the children whom they have fathered.

Juvenile also describes the perception of drug dealing as a means to gain success and respect in this environment. The mentality of a young black male who aspires to sell drugs as a way to gain notoriety is illustrated when Juvenile proclaims, “You know who got that fire green ha /You know how to use a triple beam ha/ Shit ain't hard as it seems ha.” Juvenile is stating that just because a person may know a drug supplier or know how to operate a scale for measuring the substances does not mean they are built for that particular lifestyle. Further questioning this reasoning, Juvenile continues, “You want to run the block ha….You countin money at the end of the night ha….You duckin them people ha.” To speak to an urban crisis, a young man aspires to govern his block by being the superior drug dealer, which is rewarding financially; however, now they are faced with the challenges of dodging the police and jealous individuals that may want to rob him of his possessions and power. This previous statement is also in line with the theme of living up to the expectations of being a “G.”

Juvenile speaks to the idea of being “real” by questioning the toughness of an individual, “You don’t go in the projects when its dark ha/ You claim you thug but you ain’t got no heart ha.” According to Dr. Wilson, one of rules of hip-hop culture is “keeping it real,” which means not to portray false images about your situation and be true to yourself. In Juvenile’s example, this individual has not been “true” to who they are by claiming they are a “thug,” yet are scared to visit the projects after nightfall. This element of the song provides an idea of the survivalist reality in which they are apart of.

Pretty good read. And just to refresh your memory...

Rosario & Audrina.

2011-05-09T09:30:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday, ladies.

New Must-Have Albums

2011-05-05T11:00:00.001-04:00
Both dropped Tuesday. You should definitely grab these two.
Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues

Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee Part Two

Two definite must-haves.

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

2011-05-05T09:25:00.000-04:00
Let's make it a good one, people.

Tacos y cerveza on U Street, anyone??

J. Cole - Disgusting [Prod. by J. Cole]

2011-05-04T22:59:00.004-04:00
New Cole shit.

And it's hot.
J. Cole - Disgusting
Download: Disgusting

Although the release date and title for the albums haven't been released, at least we know it's pretty much done.

Let's see if Disgusting can hold us over in the meantime.

Tyler the Creator feat. Frank Ocean - She

2011-05-04T22:07:00.007-04:00
Goblin drops May 10^th.
We're almost there.

My man Brandon and I were BBMing about Tyler's upcoming album and I was thinking about how tough this last week's gonna without checking it out now that it's leaked. Well, for those of you waiting for it to drop next Tuesday without listening to the leak, here's something to hold you over. She is expected to be the next single from Goblin and it features the lone R&B artist from Odd Future, Frank Ocean. Check it out:

Tyler the Creator feat. Frank Ocean - She
Aight guys, just six more days.

See also: Tyler the Creator - Tron Cat

asamp was right

You Need This: Vince Staples - Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1

*Inserts Overdue "I'm Back" Post*

Happy Founder's Day, Morehouse

Oh Yeah....

Bulls Won. Unh.

Project X [Trailer]

A$AP Rocky - Wassup [Video]

Eli Manning...Blah Blah Blah

Horizon: The McGurk Effect / The Rubber Hand Illusion

Jaam [Fresh Prince Remix]

So Uh....Basketball Season?

MLK Day.

FINALLY. THE REMATCH IS HERE.

Christmas Is Officially Here

Lupe Fiasco - American Terrorist III [MP3]

Evidently, Dark Knight Rises Is About To Be Amazing

So NY Was Extra Trill This Weekend...

BADBADNOTGOOD - Rotten Decay / Hard in the Paint [MP3]

Watch The Throne [Behind the Scenes]

Ask Body Spray

Notorious Siri

BADBADNOTGOOD - Brooklyn Zoo / Alex Swag / The World Is Yours [Video]

Black Keys European/North American Tour Dates Announced + New Album Released

Even Herman Cain Would Laugh At This

The Rematch Is Set. Let's Go.

Junius - A Reflection On Fire [MP3]

Freaking Cat.

ASAP Rocky - Out of This World [MP3]

25.

TODAY IS A HUGE DAY.

Chronicle [Movie Trailer]

Tyler, the Creator x BADBADNOTGOOD - Fish [Video + MP3]

Kid Cudi & Cage - Maniac Video [Directed by Shia LaBeouf]

LSU vs. Florida...Let's GO.

NBA 2K12.....Finally.

Denzil Porter - Kanye West [Video & mp3]

Fucked Up - The Other Shoe [Video]

Nike Set to (Re)Revolutionize the NFL?

97 Seconds With Kanye West [Video]

J. Cole feat. Trey Songz - Can't Get Enough [Video]

Epic Meal Time: West Coast Burger Pile x Double Barrell 12 Gauge Hot Dog

Kid Cudi - Mr. Rager [Video]

University of Maryland Jackin' For Helmets??

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