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Dear readers,
As you probably noticed, I have been quite busy lately. I’ve been posting less articles, doesn’t mean I lost interest in everything hip hop, though:)
I am grateful for 2009’s teachings and I wish you all a blessed Xmas and a very Happy New Year:)
Isabelle
Check out Taking My Ball and Buffalo Bill here.
The flow and lyrical creativity are undeniably here, but I find Em’s voice weird…I don’t get why he choses that kind of strange accent…let me know what you all think…
You like it gangsta? You like it West Coast too? Then this new Black Ice flavor-that consists of the combination of two raw hip hop talents, Ice T and Black Silver- is exactly for you.
The rap game currently possesses a myriad of rappers. However, very few are really talented and true to the actual ghetto reality. Pioneers and rap masters such as Ice T are here to enlighten real street knowledge combined with their musical and instrumental knowledge. They truly know how to reinvent themselves. Their overwhelming mainstream success will not prevent them from offering quality tracks to the connoisseurs. Here you have a dynamic duo, Ice T and Black Silver, here they go, keeping it gangsta and West Coast sounding, carrying the true hip hop spirit.
Rhythmic and electronically combined, The Best Way is built on a dark musical background, enhancing Ice T’s dark vocals. The track is enlightening both Ice T and Black Silver’s word dexterity. If gangsta rap is your way of life or your tremendous passion, you are gonna like this one!Enjoy the dou’s bad boy spirit and nod your head to the track. The Best Way is truly a must hear!
You will find The Hunger in form of a dialog. The track will introduce the listener into the harsh ghetto reality and the daily grand hustle. Learn more about the streets of California and their ghetto survivors.
Out there features Too $hort. The instrumentals are a mixture of whistle, keyboard and violins sounds, spreading a quite surrealistic atmosphere all around. Pimping is the main theme of the song.
On Ice T and Black Ice’s my space account, you will be able to listen to the three songs mentioned above, but you will also be able to enjoy a few typical West Coast videos lead by the hand of rap masters. Enjoy:)
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Tags: Black Silver, Ice T, West Coast rap
“Swearing is an art form. You can express yourself much more directly, much more exactly, much more succinctly, with properly used curse words.” Coleman Young
Most remarkable persons who impacted black history teach us great lessons of courage and determination. It is particularly because, despite the many obstacles they faced, they knew how to seize the opportunities and to use their numerous disadvantages to their greatest advantage. Coleman Young was Detroit’s first black Mayor. He is famous for fighting injustice and innovating black policies.
Like Coleman Young did in the past with Detroit’s black community, Dogmatic endorses this reassembling role of the Detroit hip hop community, reflecting the 313 in his music , like the true ghetto soldier he is.
Starting on a melodic, nostalgic yet rhythmic sounding musical introduction, Dogmatic will take you into his world with his Godfather track, representing his City with pride. You can’t stop Dogmatic’s unstoppable flow, his scurrilous and confident attitude. Hip Hop lovers will appreciate his strong delivery. “D Towners” can be proud of their representative who manages to draw a realistic picture of 8 Mile. Dogmatic, the “second half” of Promatic, never forgets to pay tribute to the true Mayor of Hip Hop. also know as Big Proof, his long term friend and collaborator.
In Turned Out, Dogmatic offers a very insightful reflection about the current state of hip hop. Appreciate the gifted emcee’s know how, his stormy flow delivery, his goal targetted punchlines on a rhythmic musical background. Get caught into Dogmatic’s word spiral, listen to his words, appreciate his raw honesty in exposing emcees.
Hopefully, you’ve become hungry for more. Dogmatic’s Like Coleman Young mixtape will be out soon. For more info check Dogmatic’s my space account.
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Exclusive review of two brand new Dogmatic tracks…it will give you a foretaste of the Like Coleman Young upcoming Dogmatic mixtape:) stay tuned!
So happy 37th b’day, Eminem:)
Feel free to add your comments:)
Read the original article and get more info from Eminem himself here.
Eminem recently stopped by his Shade 45 radio station for DJ Whoo Kid’s birthday bash and he ended up giving some details on his upcoming “Relapse 2″ album. “Me and Fif did a couple of records, couple of months ago in Vegas, one song for my record and another for his,” Em revealed in an interview.
Em then went on to give details on the 50 Cent collab. “We just wanted to like, I just had an idea to like ‘Yo, why don’t we do something we ain’t done yet.’ And kinda go back and forth, we’ve kinda done it on other records but not to the extent of what we’re doing on this one.”
Before he left, Eminem also talked about production for his upcoming LP. “The way that it’s going now, K’Naan has two [produced] tracks on the record and Just Blaze has four, possibly five…I definitely feel like I’m in a little different space right now. I don’t know, with the last record, it felt like a lot of it had to do with me being sober…With Relapse 1 — a lot of that album, I wanted to rap at fire and do punchlines.”
In memory of the wonderful artist and person Big Proof actually was, I am posting an exclusive photo taken with permission of DJ Butter of Crazy Noise Productions.
Many thanks to Barry ” Butter” Yett for this photo that recalls Deshaun Holton’s nice smile:)
Please don’t take this pic, as it is subject to copyright. PS:this is serious: you are exposing yourself to a lawsuit by the owner of the picture
A lot of people are actually hoping for a better future. However, their current living conditions or external circumstances seem to prevent them from being happy. So they keep complaining with a gloomy spirit and non hidden dissatisfied faces. The more they are complaining, the more they seem to be hit by adverse circumstances. In addition, these people will nourish their angriness towards past circumstances. This is a common mistake that will leave your heart in chains. Forgive-let the past go for good, as you cannot change whatever might have happened.
Your present circumstances might not look as good as you’d wish, but if you really wanna change them, you need to change your own perception of things. The way you look at things and the way you think are the major components that actually determine the life you are living.
If you believe in bad luck, misfortune and poverty, they will become a reality.
If you are caught into a circle of negative thinking, it is never too late to reverse the process!
The first rule is to be grateful about what you have and stop complaining about things you don’t have. If you learn, day after day, to thank God for the many blessings He brought into your life, you will get even more blessings in return. But what do you expect him to do if you’re not happy with what He gave you? It is indeed a spiritual law: the more grateful you’ll be, the better your chances are to be blessed in abundance.
Consider each day as a new beginning. With the right attitude, a positive spirit, a “can do” attitude, you will work wonders.
Once you are totally committed to positive thinking, sit back and relax, envision the future the way you want it. Don’t forget to let go stress and worries for good. Take at least 10 minutes a day to visualize the materialization of your accomplished dream. If you are persistent enough, you will see it happen.
Remember that nothing’s impossible, but you gotta act now. With the right, empowered vision you will soon be able to sing along with Louis Armstrong ” What A Wonderful World”. The world is shining, exposing its multiple treasures and bright jewels: all you have to do is to open your eyes all around you and enjoy your present time.
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If you ever asked yourself what Detroit underground emcee Journalist 103’s anagram K.R.A.M ment, it reveals the very intentions of its author: keeping rap alive movement. Unlike many young and unexperienced emcees who step up into the rap game with loads of arrogance, the excellent emcee Journalist 103 takes you back to the roots of rap music’s essence. The former Proof collaborator recalls that hip hop’s first struggle was political. The K.R.A.M mixtape features a good range of interesting Detroit talents such as R.I.P Big Proof, DJ Houseshoes, Miz Korona. A few tracks are produced by Sick Notes producer Essmann.
Soft harp sounds introduce the CD. It features Joey Loopz whose aim is to take you listeners to a higher level in which artistic honesty and a great sense of reality matter.
Vangard enlightens Majestic Legend’s talent on rhythmic instrumentals. Lyrical empire builder, the artist will truly amaze you with his skills who paints life in the hood with a lot of realness.
Learn the truth from Journalist 103 himself: past, present and future are an occidental concept. We gotta learn from history ( the past) to master present and future. Only those who have full control of their present will master past and future. All three elements are ONE. Only a good knowledge of rap music’s original meaning will prevent emcees from making the same mistakes. Understand its political fight and rebellious spirit and go for it!
One very valuable track is Writer’s Block in which lyrical bullets hit their targets and play the role of an eye openers. Journalist 103’s expertise in handling the track is remarkable. Words and instrumentals work together to harmonise a rapper’s harsh fight. I loved it!
You can call Reality Rap a classic already. Yes, real hip hop is all about reality- this is how it should always be.
Listen is another beautiful composition based on flute sounds and sharp lyrics. It captivates your ear with the intensity of the swirl and splash of sea water. Apex slams racist white politics and is a strong call for people to stand up for their own freedom.
ReIntro is a hot keyboard built track in which Journalist 103’s competence fully comes to shine. Keyboards and piano work together to create a sensation of discomfort. Open up your eyes and ears an listen to the emcee from th 313.
All Proof fans will recognize the melody of Proof’s Broken track that features Mu and RIP Proof. The production is handled by DJ Houseshoes and Jareed. Jam to the beat and enjoy the Detroit classic!
Endangered Love features the Laila Ali of rap aka Miz Korona. Soulful vocals are combined with a good manly duo.
Move recalls the dangerosity of the hood. With its scratches sounds, its knife alike vocals and lyrics, the track is truly a hip hop jewel.
Jihad Music puts you into Journalist 103’s muslim heat atmosphere. Pay an attentive ear to the emcee’s fighting spirit that is enhanced with a beautiful Nas sample.
Globally speaking, the K.R.A.M mixtape is a beautiful piece of work, that will take you back to the original roots of hip hop. It will also allow neophytes to get more insight about Detroit emcee’s know how. Journalist 103 and his collaborators’ hearts beat in unity to the sound of high quality hip hop.
For more info about Journalist 103, check him out here:
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