With his return to the spotlight, Juicy J has been shooting more toward the vein of club bangers to keep himself going, which is fine, as he's always touched on that piece of the scope, but for this latest track, "Boss N*gga," we find him returning more toward the Triple Six sounds of old, topic and instrumental included.
The string-run heater features some work by familiar cohort Crazy Mike, and even holds down a "mafia" chant dating back to Three 6 Mafia's "Are You Ready 4 Us" from their 1998 album, Chapter 2: World Domination (the chant was on other tracks as well, but this is the one that comes to mind). His "Yeah, ho" chant that was revived in the same manner has become a trademark of his new work, and it comes from the same Mafia days, but it's interesting he pulled out the "mafia" chant given he doesn't associate too much anymore with his fellow Memphis fa...
Five Years Later, Birdman And Rick Ross Confirm 'H' Album
Well, some star tattoos on the skull, seizures, assassination attempts, and a few hits later, and looks like Birdman and Rick Ross are finally going to put together their joint album, H, that was supposed to appear back in '08. Why--I'm not sure, but such is the word that they shared in an interview while on the set of DJ Khaled's "No New Friends" video shoot.
You can catch the full interview below, but I would like to express why I'm remaining dubious over if this will ever actually happed: one, Birdman doesn't follow up on anything he actually says he is going to do anymore; two, he's busy doing (supposedly) the Like Father, Like Son sequel with Weezy; three, he's doing a Big Tymers album. As for Ross, he's keeping his chubby fingers in everything, managing all the projects his Maybach crew is set to put out, which comes out to about 7 or 8 for the year, as...
Mannie Fresh Calls New Big Tymers Album "Like Doing A Jackson 5 Album With Boyz II Men"
So, I don't exactly know what to take from Mannie Fresh's comment listed in the title, but whatever--people will describe things as they choose to, and it's probably not worth it to judge things ahead of time.
We heard shortly ago that Wayne, Birdman and company were going to put together a Big Tymers album, as well that Drake was going to be included as a new inductee in the crew; turns out there's truth there, as the trio showed off a bit on the set of DJ Khaled’s “No New Friends." Likewise, Mannie Fresh shared some words with MTV RapFix:
"It’s kinda like doing a Jackson 5 album with Boyz II Men. Two different eras, great artists, but Boyz II Men is not the Jackson 5. I don’t bash Cash
Listen Up: The Weeknd Drops "Kiss Land/John Carpenter" From New Album 'Kiss Land'
We caught a preview of the track "John Carpenter" not more than a moment ago, and though his sophomore album Kiss Land doesn't have too much cement to it yet, The Weeknd decided to liberate the full version of his single, preceded by the title track "Kiss Land" in what can best be described as an 8 minute ode to lust in the usual creative ilk we find him in.
As was said, the track combination is over 8 minutes long, and carries, despite moments of morose topics, a slightly more "poppier" sound (I couldn't think of a better adjective) than what we caught from last year's mixatape trilogy and album. It's promising as one would expect, and shows that the Canadian Codeine Crooner is still going forward with his style.
Like I said, Kiss Land doesn't have too many details to it, but we're in no rush over here, so, for now, hit up "Kiss Land/John Carpenter,"...
Watch This: "Bible On The Dash" Music Video By Gunplay
In case you haven't noticed, the frequency of media coverage Gunplay has been getting is boosting up quite a bit, and for good reason, as he's finally getting some of the spotlight he deserves (don't try to count the whole prison sentence bit, because that's passed). Sure, he doesn't cross far beyond the border of crack-to-riches drug kingpin-themed rap, but the guy knows how to do it well, and proves, asinine as he can be, that he's got artistic direction.
For the latest offering while we wait for his Def Jam debut album, we've got a new set of visuals, that being for his 601 & Snort mixtape single "Bible On The Dash" that, while sticking on familiar themes, shows us some depth beyond his usual Miami don style. It's nothing fancy--the beginning is actually pretty lame--but does what it does.
Gunplay is on a solid streak, and I wouldn't expect things to sl...
If you happened to miss the news, Rodney King passed away yesterday (Sunday, July 17) at the age of 47, leaving behind a legacy of unwanted celebrity as a martyr that would go on to help strike the 1992 L.A. Riots, and serve a place in American culture as a pivotal turn in undocumented cases of racially-driven police brutality.
“It’s taken years to get used to the situation I’m in in life and the weight it holds. One of the cops in the jail said: ‘You know what? People are going to know who you are when you’re dead and gone. A hundred years from now, people still going to be talking about you.’ It’s scary, but at the same time it’s a blessing.” – Rodney King, New York Times
Hip-Hop music found profound inspiration through the Rodney King incident and the riots that followed, and lyrics containing his mention aren’t difficult to come across, so I figured I’d put together a list of tracks inspired by the racial happenings surrounding the King incidents. Some are socio-politically motivated, others just with a passing line (some, yes, are asinine in terms of respect, but the Rodney mentions are noteworthy points nonetheless. You’ll see what I mean); regardless, Rodney King holds his place in emcees’ minds, and is certain to be a key figure in the content coinciding with the music’s evolution and remembrances.
“All the civil rights leaders and people who died, black and white, you know, Mexican, Chinese, black, you name it, all the ones who died for me and for civil rights in this country, you know, I owe that to them, you know, after thinking about it now. And so it was a good thing for me to get out there and put some water on the fire instead of throwing gasoline in it.” Rodney King, KPCC Radio
Geto Boys “Crooked Officer”
“I’m letting freedom ring from the hole in my glock for f*cking off Rodney King…an since justice is blind, I’mma buy the bitch some glasses. Wake the f*ck up, chucks, I’m coming after yo asses. Crooked officer.”
Kid Frost “I Got Pulled Over”
But hey yo, Mr. Officer, you know where you can stick it. I say this to myself, I let him do his thing, or he might beat me down just like he beat down Rodney King. I got pulled over.
Run DMC – Down With The King
Swing another Rodney King thing, and I’ll wreck it.
2Pac “Soulja’s Story”
They finally pull me over and I laugh, “Remember Rodney King?”
Da Lynch Mob “Lost In Tha System”
Just listen to the whole song.
The Roots “Doin It Again”
I’m like Martin Luther King, you like Rodney, the difference is I give it everything inside me.
Dr. Dre “The Day The N*ggaz Took Over”
For de reason why me take me law in me own hand, me not out for peace and me not Rodney King.
Grand Puba “Soul Controller”
Now check out the thing and what they did to Rodney Kind. That goes to show ya who controls ya.
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