Archive for May, 2009

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New Playaz Circle, Busta Rhymes, Brandy, Charles Hamilton…

May 30, 2009

Playaz Circle Ft. Young Jeezy & Lil’ Wayne – Stupid Remix
Back in the day I would’ve never thought it…but I fux with Playaz Circle.

Busta Rhymes Ft. Jesse West – How You Really Want It
This is a bonus track off of Back On My B.S.…which I still haven’t got around to listening to.

Brandy Ft. Ne-Yo – Decisions
Moesha’s back! Probably not, but she’s tryin’ to come back. The chorus to this is wiggidy, wiggidy, wack.

Charles Hamilton Ft. MC Lyte – New York City Girl
Chuck went and got his legendary cousin to jump on a track. Damn, I was just talkin’ shit about Chuck but I like his flow on this. “Way to go Chuck” (c) Peppermint Patty

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The-Dream – Walkin’ On The Moon…

May 28, 2009

…featuring Kanye West.

Teddy Ruxpin aka The Hamburglar The “radio killa” missed the mark with this video, it fits the song but for some reason it just seems wack. Maybe it’s me but lately Hype Williams’ videos don’t seem like they’re worth the million dollars he’s been known to charge.

Why do videos seem so boring nowadays…remember when people use to be excited about “World Premieres”?

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I Wanna Be A Backup Dancer…

May 28, 2009

….especially if I get to do shit like this.
This is pure bullshit! Those four five years I spent in college getting a piece of toilet paper degree, I should’ve been watchin’ hip-hop dance tapes, perfecting my moves. Instead of sweating over final exams, I should’ve been in the clubs sweating…from servin’ dance challengers all night.

I mean seriously, fellas imagine getting paid to grind Ms. Hilson like that. I’d do that shit for free. Well, I do need food and shelter, so free would be a bad idea. Okay, I’d do it for turkey subs and rent money…but I’m sure that’s a hell of lot less than what he’s gettin’ paid. That’s it! I’m ordering Darrin’s Dance Grooves asap…

In the end, it really doesn’t matter because Ms. Hilson would probably fire me after the first show. Something tells me that getting buc ass naked and humpin’ her like a dog in heat while she’s in that position on stage would probably lead to my termination…




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Wheelchair Jimmy…

May 28, 2009
…is on a roll….with the ladies. I don’t know when or where this pic was taken, but it doesn’t look like it’s that old.

The girl in the pic is Teyana Taylor, who’s mostly known for being on an episode of MTV’s Sweet Sixteen. Her name still doesn’t ring a bell, huh? Well she released the appropriately titled song/video called “Google Me” in anticipation that you would have no fuckin’ clue who she is. All in all, they could just be close friends, but I’m guessing they don’t call him “Heartbreak” Drake for nothin’.

Btw, click here to see how Jimmy became “Wheelchair” Jimmy.

There’s also a few more pics after the jump.



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The Zune HD…

May 28, 2009

…is official. Yesterday Microsoft announced that it will be released sometime this fall. I know about 90% of the people with mp3 players own an iPod (including me), but for those of you looking to go against the grain, the Zune HD doesn’t look like a bad choice.

Pic of the black version along with a list of some of the features after the jump…

Some of the features include…

  • Zune HD comes with a built-in HD Radio receiver so users can listen to higher-quality sound than traditional radio on the go. Users also will have access to the additional song and artist data broadcast by HD Radio stations as well as additional channels from their favorite stations multicasting in HD. If you don’t like the song playing on your station’s HD channel, switch to its HD2 or HD3 channels for additional programming.
  • The bright OLED touch screen interface allows users to flip through music, movies and other content with ease, and the 16:9 widescreen format display (480×272 resolution) offers a premium viewing experience on the go.
  • The HD-compatible output lets Zune HD customers playback supported HD video files from the device through a premium high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) audiovisual docking station (sold separately) direct to an HD TV in 720p.
  • Zune HD will include a full-screen Internet browser optimized for multitouch functionality.
  • Zune HD is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing for instant streaming to the device from the more than 5 million-track Zune music store.

For more information go to the official Zune HD page.

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Kanye West – Paranoid…

May 27, 2009

Starring every man’s favorite camera phone pic takin’ R&B singer.

Her and Ye are must be really cool…that would explain why she was seen leaving his place the other day. I swear the media’s been real thirsty lately, trying to link Rihanna to anybody but Chris.

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T.I. Checked Into…

May 26, 2009

…a federal prison in Forrest City, Arkansas earlier today to serve his 366 day sentence.

He was about 30 mins late, but I have a feeling he wasn’t in a hurry to get there. Apparently Mr. Harris had a busy weekend, he reportedly got married to Tiny on Friday, performed a farewell concert for 16,000 fans on Sunday and threw a final farewell afterparty.

Bonus:
T.I. Feat. Mary J. Blige – Remember Me
Such an appropriate title….off the upcoming re-release, Paper Trail: Case Closed.

Video of T.I. talking at his farewell concert and info on where to write him if you’re a crazy ass stan and actually care that much you’re a fan after the jump.

Send your letters to:

CLIFFORD J HARRIS
REGISTER NUMBER: 59458-019
FCI FORREST CITY LOWFEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
P.O. BOX 9000
FORREST CITY, AR 72336

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Ain’t Nothing Like A Brooklyn Girl…

May 26, 2009

…with a raspy voice and a right hook.

This past weekend the internet was buzzin’ about this video of Charles Hamilton catchin’ a mouth shot from his ex-girlfriend Briana Latrise. I respect the fact that Charles was man enough to exercise self-control and not lay her ass out. Gettin’ hit like that…it’s just a natural reflex to throw a punch back, but he showed restraint and respect for himself by not putting his hands on a woman (unlike another a rapper). The fact that she could probably beat his ass might’ve had something to do with him not hitting her back. Nonetheless, I respect the way he handled the situation.

Movin’ on, I have to say I’m glad she popped his ass in the mouth, simply because I don’t like him. Hence, I present…

5 Reasons To Punch Charles Hamilton In The Face…

5.) He’s Overrated.
I don’t understand why there’s so much hype surrounding this guy. When it comes to rapping he’s like the smartest dumb kid…he’s a really good average rapper. I mean anytime a person with a record deal drops over 15 mixtapes in the span of a year, has one semi-commercial hit (“Brooklyn Girls“, which I really fux wit) and plans on giving away their first official album for free because they know nobody’s going to buy it…it’s time to move on.

I mean wtf could he possibly have left to say that we haven’t already heard? It really doesn’t matter because to be honest, you can probably rap better than Charles. Even his own fans can go toe-to-toe with him…

4.) He’s Blames Soulja Boy For His Lack of Success.
Last year Charles said that Soulja Boy’s huge success, through a variety of internet marketing techniques, has hindered the success of other up-and-coming artist. Now the way he expresses himself, referring to his use of ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’, is viewed as a gimmick.

“Don’t compare me to somebody who made a great marketing ploy when I’m just living my life regular…it’s because of Soulja Boy that the way I live, the ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ shit that’s dead real to me, is considered a joke,”

When I first read this I thought to myself, either this guy is a complete idiot or a bonafide psychopath. Starting with the notion that he’s a complete idiot. Soulja Boy’s success has absolutely nothing to do with Charles’ success. Fact: people are gonna buy your music or they’re not…it’s that simple. For example, when I was in high school I listened to Master P (don’t judge me, you’ve done things that you’re not particularly proud of too) and I listened to The Pharcyde, two completely different types of music, both rap, both different. I know it’s pretty crazy, the whole idea of free will allows us to not only like, but also purchase more than one type of music.

While Soulja Boy has said some dumb shit in the past, he was dead on with his response to Charles…

“I’d rather take the positive route and not get into beef, and just let you know that it’s not my fault that whatever you got going on ain’t going right. You’re going to have to go back to the drawing board, get the magic marker, X out the ‘Sonic’ and you might want to fuck with ‘Mario.’ If my next album flops, do you think I’m going to be like, ‘Man, it’s Lil Wayne’s fault. It’s T.I.’s fault.’ Nah, nigga, it’s my fault.”

Oh and the ‘Sonic’ thing, it’s considered a joke because no one wants to really believe that a grown ass man takes a video game character that serious. But that ties into the idea that he’s a bonafide psychopath, which I’ll touch on in a minute.

3.) He Wears Stuffed Animals As Accessories.
Just look at the video of him getting punched…he has the Pink Panther wrapped around his right arm. He’s 21 yrs old. Doesn’t anybody else see anything wrong with that? If you don’t, go and find any little boy and ask him to wear a stuffed Pink Panther around his arm for a day without any explanation. One of two things are going to happen:

A. He’ll happily wear it and ask if you’ve seen Beyonce’s latest video for “Ego“. Chances are you asked this little boy…

B. If it’s any boy besides that one, he’ll say ‘Hell No’.

2.) He’s A Furvert.
This is the part where I touch on him being a bonafide psychopath. If you recall, this grown ass man referred to “the ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ shit” as “the way that he lives” and it being “dead real to him“.

Maybe I missed something, but since when did video game characters represent a way of life?

Anyone who’s somewhat familiar with Mr. Hamilton knows of his unusual fascination with ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’. Sonic unwillingly serves as Charles’ unofficial mascot and for him to be a rapper that’s just lame. Look, I played ‘Sonic’ just like every other kid growing up during the SEGA era, but damn…let it go man, just let it go. If he was 12yrs old I’d understand…he’s 21. I mean he likes Sonic so much, I can only assume that he either worships ‘Sonic’ like a God or he wants to have “relations” with him….it’s probably both, which are equally disturbing. That would make him some kind of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ cult leader/Furvert. Just in case you don’t know what a furvert is…

A Furvert, a portmanteau of the words fur and pervert, is a term for someone who is sexually aroused by the artwork, stories, or similar media of furry animals.

At this point, it should be illegal for him to own or even come in contact with a hedgehog.

1.) He Battles Ex-Girlfriends.
What kind of rapper seriously tries to battle their ex-girlfriend? I mean she said her little Blackberry rap/poem and instead of just brushing it off and and laughing at her, he really tried to get at her. He brought up shit that was wayyyy too personal….hittin’ raw and her gettin’ an abortion are some things he could’ve easily left out. But nope, he wanted to be an asshole and say some obviously hurtful shit…lame.

Btw, shout out to Serena for puttin’ me on to Briana’s blog. Check it out at www.brianalatrise.blogspot.com.

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Maker’s Mark Music: Blue Magic – Three Ring Circus…

May 23, 2009

Okay, so this is the 1st official Maker’s Mark Music post. Now you’re probably wondering what the hell is Maker’s Mark Music?

For those of you who don’t know, Maker’s Mark is a whiskey…one that me and my brothers usually drink with ginger ale. A lot of people consider it an old man’s drink….and with that said, Maker’s Mark Music is old music.

It’s that music that your parents and/or grandparents would put on while they were cleaning the house on Saturday mornings. It’s the music that probably came out before you were born, but you can still relate to it. If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “Back then you had to be able to sing to get a record deal“, this is that music from back then. Back when the beat and the music played the background and the singer’s voice carried the song…not the other way around.

Anybody that knows me, I mean really knows me, knows that I’m an old soul in a lot of ways. My father played this music constantly when I was growing up, and over time and a variety of life experiences I’ve grown to truly appreciate it. I clean up to this music, I drink to this music, I drive to this music, and I used to smoke to this music (just ask D or Tense). A few years ago, all I needed was a perfectly ‘freaked’ Black N’ Mild , an ice cold MGD and some Blue Magic playin’…and all was right with the world.

Blue Magic – Three Ring Circus

Man, I don’t remember the first time I heard this song, but I remember the first time I actually listened to it. My father was cleaning up early one Saturday morning when I was 12 and he threw on Blue Magic’s Greatest Hits. It’s not like this was the first time he’d done it, he’d been doing this same Saturday morning routine every since I was old enough to remember. But around this time I was feeling a little down, long story short – I was in the 7th grade and I had just discovered that my 8th grade girlfriend was a whore…womp, womp. So after listening to Brian McKnight’s “One Last Cry” for the 82nd time, I was in search of a new theme song. In comes “Three Ring Circus“….

Damn, if didn’t feel like the clown they were describing in this song. I mean I wasn’t in love or anything, but due to the circumstances (which were kind of fucked up) I was still pretty hurt. I didn’t let anybody know and I just acted like I didn’t give a shit….no big deal…everything’s cool. But in the word’s of Pharrell “I was just frontin'”.
That very same day, once my father was done cleaning up, I took his CD and listened to Blue Magic’s Greatest Hits from beginning to end without skippin’ a song. That shit was and still is one of my favorite albums of all time. I must say, I’m thankful for that whore….if it wasn’t for her I might not have truly discovered Blue Magic as quickly as I did.

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New Amerie, Mikkey Halsted, Wale, Mickey Factz, R, Kelly…

May 23, 2009

Amerie – Tell Me U Love Me
Hmmm…is she capable of making a come back? Doesn’t matter…she’s still fine.

Mikkey Halsted – Hello (prod. by Don Cannon)
I gotta admit, I was never really checking for Mikkey….however, that’s changed.

Wale – Hot Shyt Ft. Peedi Crakk, Black Thought, Tuphace, & Young Chris
I definitely fux with this.

Mickey Factz – Who’s Hotter
I like this….I just wish the chorus was a little different.

R. Kelly – The Best I Ever Had
Yeah, there’s no link to this song. Knowing Robert’s sexual history, the best he ever had could’ve been a 15yr old girl and I can’t condone that shit. It’s somewhere out there on the Internet if you want to look for it though.