Necro "I Wanna Fuck" Music Video

I've been a fan of Necro since 2000 when my boys from college put me onto him. He's not a rapper that anyone could just casually listen to. This guy is the most grotesque, graphically violent and sexually explicit emcee to spit on a mic (and usually he's rappin' about chicks spittin' on HIS mic). Once you can get past stomaching his hardcore, explicit lyrical content, you realize that this dude actually has a lot of skills with this Hip Hop shit. Necro has a great flow with lots of double and triple rhyming schemes. In addition, he's an incredible producer having started his career producing for the legendary underground group Non Phixion. Recently, Necro has produced for Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II" album on the track "Gihad" featuring Ghostface Killah. That's one of my favorite beats on that incredible album.

Necro is workin' on a new solo album to be released this year and he leaked a video for a new track called "I Wanna Fuck." This track is classic, grimey Necro. Check the video below.

Follow Necro on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Necro_Is_God

Check out his official web site at: http://www.necrohiphop.com/

New Hip Hop Album Releases 2/2/10

The following is a list of new Hip Hop album releases for Tuesday, February 2, 2010:

Statik Selektah: "100 Proof: The Hangover"

Lil Wayne - "Rebirth"

Styles P & DJ Green Lantern: "The Green Ghost Project"

Madlib & Guilty Simpson: "Madlib Medicine Show 1"

Big Noyd: "Queens Chronicle"



There's finally some new music worth listening to this year. I'm very excited for the Statik Selektah album. It may be one of the best compilations to come out in as long as I can remember. I'm also gonna check out Lil Wayne's and Styles P's new joints. Many of you may think I would never fuck with Lil Wayne, but surprisingly I've found that Lil Wayne is actually pretty nice when he wants to be. Granted, I hate his commercial bullshit and think he makes a lot of awful music, but he's had a lot of really good tracks on his "Tha Carter" albums. We'll see if there are any hidden gems on this new "Rebirth" album. I'll keep y'all posted...

Sean Price "Figure Four" Video

Sean P. is a rapper you just can't hate. He's too funny and witty to not wanna listen to him. He just dropped a new video for his joint "Figure Four" off  his Kimbo Price Mixtape. This shit is classic P. Check the video below:

Baseline Studios Closes 1/28/10

Yesterday, Just Blaze officially shut down the legendary "Baseline Studios" in Manhattan. This studio was once owned by Jay-Z and was the place where some of the biggest hits of the past decade were recorded. When Roc-A-Fella Records was on top of the Hip Hop game, this is where they created most of their music.

Just Blaze, who was the last owner/controller of the studio, was on hand yesterday to make the closing official. He's been tweeting all week to his fans and friends to come down to the studio and pick up various memorabelia that he no longer wanted. He was giving away all kinds of Roc-A-Fella items including sneakers and hats all signed by himself or other Roc-A-Fella artists.

This closing is truly symbolic of the times and the hardships of the music industry as of late (especially the Hip Hop industry). More and more studios are closing down due to the increase in ease that wanna-be rappers can record music in the comfort of their own homes. No longer do aspiring rappers have to save every penny they make sellin' drugs on the corner to blow it all away on the hourly recording rates at top-notch studios such as Baseline. Shit, even major league emcees don't fuck with historic studios anymore 'cause they all have Macs and Pro Tools in their cribs. The new digital capabilities of recording music have truly hindered the profitability of even the illest recording studios in the world.

Just Blaze attributed the closing to the rapid decline in business and the steadily increasing and extremely expensive rent for property in NYC. What this all means for Hip Hop, in my opinion, is not so good. Enter the MySpace Rapper Generation: where any suburban high school kid can take a topless cell phone pic in a mirror, illegally download an instrumental from the internet, spit the most pathetic verses known to man on a mic he hooked up in his bedroom and be considered as a rapper. GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE WIT THAT BULLSHIT!!!! Emceeing used to be an exclusive club you had to get accepted to by proving yourself over years of hard work. Now this shit we're exposed to is a mockery of an art and a culture that was built on a foundation of struggle and hopes for better opportunities. Was this what KRS-One, Slick Rick, DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaata, and Big Daddy Kane had in mind???

I THINK NOT.

Props go out to Alexander Richter for the photos taken yesterday during the shut down. Peep his website here: http://www.alexanderrichterphoto.com/

Also, follow Just Blaze on Twitter at: www.Twitter.com/TheMegatronDon

Hip Hop Karaoke Championship 2010

The 2010 Hip Hop Karaoke Championship Finals go down tonight!!! What a lot of heads don't understand is that this isn't no Japanese Karaoke Bar BULLSHIT. You won't catch me in the back corner sippin' a 22 ounce Kirin Ichiban shakin' my head at the nonsense. No. This is the mutha fuckin' NYC Hip Hop Karaoke Championship where professional Hip Hop Karaoke performers hit the stage to duke it out and claim the prize of the best performer in the country!!!

The finals tonight will take place in The Fillmore at 17 Irving Plaza in Manhtattan. Tickets are $13.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. The doors will open to the public at 8:00 PM and the show will begin at 9:00 PM. You can cop tickets to this event here: BUY TICKETS

The finals will consist of 12 performers who have battled in previous rounds last year to make it to the center stage at the Fillmore tonight. There will be three very special guest judges that will decide who will be crowned champion later tonight. The judges include Buckshot (of Black Moon and the Boot Camp Clik), Big Daddy Kane, and Peter Rosenberg (DJ for Hot 97's morning show).

I'ma be in the building tonight with a crew of people. I'll make sure to keep y'all updated on how the shit all goes down.

For more info, be sure to follow Hip Hop Karaoke NYC on Twitter at: www.Twitter.com/HHKNYC

Also, be sure to peep their official web site at: http://www.hiphopkaraokenyc.com/championship2.html

JOINT OF THE WEEK - Shadows

The JOINT OF THE WEEK this week is the new leak from Styles P's "The Green Ghost Project" album with DJ Green Lantern. The name of the track is "Shadows" and its produced by the hottest producer in the game right now, Statik Selektah. The Green Ghost Project is set to hit stores this Tuesday, February 2nd and Styles P will be perfmorning at the Highline Ballroom in NYC with Sean Price on Monday, February 1st for the album release party.

Peep the track below:

FREE DOWNLOAD - Styles P "Shadows"

A Monthly Bondfire @ Bowery Poetry Club

Last night I had the pleasure of being invited to a true Hip Hop show in Manhattan. DJ TastyKeish (of WBAI 99.5 FM's "Rise Up Radio" show airing Friday nights) informed me of "A Monthly Bondfire: Mic Open & Concert Series" which is a monthly Hip Hop show that has been taking place at Manhattan's Bowery Poetry Club since 2008 (308 Bowery btw Houston & Bleeker). I would like to personally thank DJ TastyKeish (www.Twitter.com/TastyKeish) for the invite because what I was able to witness last night was what I've been searching for since moving to Brooklyn at the beginning of 2008: REAL HIP HOP.

Bondfire is essentially a forum for budding, underground emcees to take the stage and show and prove their skills/talent. What's special about this particular open mic is that not just any kid with a pen and a pad can grab a mic and perform. You have to truly be a Master of Ceremonies to grace the Bondfire stage. I've been to quite a few open mic events in my day and the majority of the performers lack the skills to actually emcee. Most open mic MCs utterly fail at the art of Ceremony Mastery and I usually leave such events disappointed and upset about the lack of talent in the underground. Last night was an exceptionally different experience for me.

When I entered the Bowery Poetry Club at about 10:20 PM, I assumed I'd be the only person there 'cause, let's be real, Hip Hop shows NEVER begin at their scheduled time. Much to my surprise and delight, the crowd was already packed and the show began on time at 10:30 PM. DJ TastyKeish and The Bronx Uber Villain (www.Twitter.com/BXUberVillain) shared hosting duties and DJ Boosh Wheelz (www.Twitter.com/DJBooshWheelz) represented on the 1s & 2s. One can usually determine if a show's gonna be ILL based upon the crowd's energy. I don't care if Jay-Z is rockin' in the middle of Marcy givin' out free gold Roc-A-Fella medallions!!! If the crowd isn't energetic and participating in the show, then the show is gonna suck worse than the NJ Nets. The crowd at the Bowery Poetry Club last night was packed wall-to-wall with true HipHoppas. There was a good mix of ladies and fellas and they were all committed to experiencing Hip Hop last night. Their energy was high and their participation was live!!!

The format of Bondfire is to have a few scheduled acts perform and in between the mic is open for local talent to flex their muscle on the microphone. There was no delays and the show moved right on schedule. Of the local talent to hit the stage last night, I was truly impressed by Final Outlaw (www.Twitter.com/FinalOutlaw), YC The Cynic (www.Twitter.com/YCtheCynic), Eboi Da Rebel (www.Twitter.com/eboidarebel) and Premonition (www.Twitter.com/Premonition1). I suggest checkin' their Twitter pages and then linking to their web sites for more info on them. They definitely rocked the mic right.

The headliners of the event last night were My Brother's Keeper, a Bronx trio consisting of emcees Skallah, Tzo, and Thinker (www.Twitter.com/MyBrothersKeep) and the sultry and exotic female vocalist Raye 6 (www.Twitter.com/Raye6). Both headlining acts showcased their talents on stage exhibiting true star power. Raye 6 was accompanied by the lovely Bubble Girls who complimented Raye 6's over-the-top sexual stage presence with their erotic dance sequences. I've never seen Raye 6 live before, but she's been referred to as the female Prince. I would agree that this is an accurate comparison, to say the least. Her sexy performance was just the icing on the cake though. Despite all the wildness that occurred on stage, Raye 6 has an amazing voice and vocal range. She's one hell of a singer. Be sure to check her web site and download her new mixtape at: http://www.raye6.net/ . Peep some of her performance below:

In the midst of all the REAL Hip Hop that was occurring around me, there were six artists hittin' the easels hard to the right of the stage. They were interacting with the performances and audience members could discuss their work and even purchase the pieces after the show. The piece you see to the left was done by Ignite Designs (http://www.myspace.com/269622230). I was really feelin' this joint 'cause it would have gone perfectly in my living room. Unfortunately, it was a little pricey for someone who just quit his job!! Haha.


On my cab ride home at about 2:00 AM, I was smiling at an event that was successful and most importantly entertaining. From the backpackers in the crowd pumpin' their fists and rhyming along with the emcees to the sexy style of Raye 6 and the Bubble Girls, A Monthly Bondfire at the Bowery Poetry Club was an excellent venue to experience REAL Hip Hop as opposed to all the BULLSHIT that surrounds us flowing steadily out of every media outlet possible. I'll most definitely be attending next month's Bondfire to listen to the all the talent that Hip Hop's birthplace still has to offer the real fans who lurk in the sewers of the "NY Shitty" Underground.

Word is Bond... FIRE.

THROWBACK CLASSIC - Week of 1/25

I'ma throw it back this week on some Wu-Fam shit. Seein' that Willie The Kid is my emcee of the week this week, I figured I should give his older brother and former Wu-Tang brethren, La The Darkman, some props for his ill album "Heist of the Century." This album was released in 1998 and sold around 300,000 copies, back when anything that was affiliated with Wu-Tang was certifiably classic.

The THROWBACK CLASSIC this week is "Spring Water" off of La The Darkman's album Heist of the Century. This joint features Raekwon and was actually produced by him as well. Peep the video of these two G's lampin' below:

EMCEE OF THE WEEK - Willie The Kid

 
This week's EMCEE OF THE WEEK is Willie The Kid a.k.a. The Crown Prince. For those of you who aren't up on the next generation of Hip Hop greats, I'ma have to bring y'all to the "Ledge of Know." Willie The Kid is the younger brother of the '90s Wu-Fam emcee La The Darkman (a.k.a. L.A.D.). He's from Grand Rapids, Michigan but makes a lot of his moves in Atlanta due to his close link with DJ Drama and his Aphilliates Music Group.

Willie played the background throughout the '90s while his big brother La The Darkman was shootin videos with Raekwon the Chef and cuttin' classic records like "Lucci." In 2005, Willie The Kid quit playin' the background and began to shine in the foreground as one of DJ Drama's protege MCs. I first heard Willie on a J-Love mixtape a few years ago on the track "When The Money Comes" with La The Darkman. I've always been a fan of the Notorious L.A.D. and upon hearing Willie spit with his brother, I was immediately hooked. Then he banged me in the head with the Don Cannon produced "Get You A Gun." That was pure ridin' music for me that summer. The best way for me to explain how nice Willie The Kid is, is to SHOW you. Experience what I did in 2006 when I heard "Get You A Gun" below:



After rockin' that joint all summer in Boston, I NEEDED to hear more of this mutha fucka and MORE is exactly what I got.

DJ Drama really put his backing into Willie, givin' him some prime time exposure on his official Gangsta Grillz 1 & 2 albums as well as his Lil Wayne Dedication 2 & 3 mixtapes. Once Willie got introduced to the Hip Hop world through DJ Drama's Aphilliates Music Group, shit just took off: ENTER HIS ROYAL FLYNESS...


Willie subsequently showed and proved his star power in this Hip Hop game through the release of four official mixtapes with DJ Drama and one with DJ Scream. In addition, he released a 13 track EP record titled "Absolute Greatness" in 2008 that was really more like an album.


He's been puttin' in crazy work in the last couple years being featured on tracks with Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Bun B, La The Darkman, Gucci Mane, and Flo Rida. Busta Rhymes went so far as to say that the torch should be passed on to Willie The Kid, the Crown Prince. He stated to Willie: "I like to see real niggas that's worthy of their shot, get their shot, ya nah'mean? It's about helpin' the new niggas that's worthy of gettin' the torch passed to them and givin' them the torch and you seem like one of them niggas Willie The Kid!!!"

Willie The Kid's most recent releases include his mixtapes "The Fly" and "The Outkast" which have both been received with critical acclaim. I've been a big fan of WTK ever since hearing him on mixtapes back in 2005 and 2006. He's set to release his first official studio album this year titled "The Crown Prince." I expect big things from this album. He's blessed with some sick in-house producers out of AMG, including Don Cannon and V12 Da Hitman and combining these producers with Willie's silky smooth flow and witty rhyme style is a recipe for "Absolute Greatness."

I pride myself on the motto of this blog: "Hip Hop & Bullshit, where we separate the REAL from the BULLSHIT." Willie The Kid coincidentally feels the same way as I do on the chorus of his V12 Da Hitman produced track The Real: "I know you used to that bullshit, yeah, but I'ma put you on some real shit. Much more than that shoot 'em up kill shit, yeah, I'ma put you on some real shit."

Well like my man Willie did for me, I'ma put YOU on some REAL shit. Check out the videos from Willie The Kid below:

Follow Willie The Kid on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/TheWillieTheKid

Peep his official MySpace at: www.myspace.com/TheWillieTheKid

DONKEY OF THE WEEK - Ashley Logan

This week's DONKEY OF THE WEEK is none other than "The BackShot Queen," Ashley Logan. She's certainly one white girl who can hang with the best of the Hip Hop booty models or video vixens. Her booty is almost too perfect. She truly takes asses to a whole new level of "rotundness"!!!

Ashley is a 22 year-old World Star Hip Hop model and major Hip Hop Video Vixen. She's been featured in music videos with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Juelz Santana, Twista, and the Dream. In addition, Ashley has graced the covers and pages of some huge men's magazines including Straight Stuntin, Smooth, Smooth Girl, F.E.D.S., and Sweets.

Ashley Logan is from Harlem, New York. Needless to say, she's been sought after by DJ Kay Slay and his Straight Stuntin Magazine publication. She's graced his cover and has made quite the name for herself after her birthday party video footage from a strip club with the Drama King and being interviewed on Howard Stern's radio show as Flo Rida's dancer (refer to the videos below). Her measurements are quite amazing: 36-26-42.

Be sure to check check out more of Ashley Logan at her official websites below.

Follow Ashley on Twitter at: www.Twitter.com/AshleyLoganAL

See more of Ashley on her official MySpace: www.myspace.com/AshleyLoganAL

SEE WHY ASHLEY'S KNOWN AS THE "BACKSHOT QUEEN" BELOW:



 

Hip Hop Karaoke New Jersey

Hip Hop Karaoke is becoming the new craze lately. The official Hip Hop Karaoke New Jersey will be kicking off its first event on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Skybox Sports Bar in Roselle, NJ. The sign up starts at 8:00 PM and the event starts at 9:00 PM.

There's gonna be over 350 classic tracks to rock on so y'all better come through with some skills. Be sure to follow Hip Hop Karaoke New Jersey on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/HHKNJ.

Also peep their official facebook page for more info at: http://www.facebook.com/HHKNJ

BONDFIRE @ THE BOWERY

Bondfire is a monthly Hip Hop concert series which takes place at The Bowery Poetry Club in Manhattan (308 Bowery St. between Houston & Bleeker). Bondfire will be held this month on Tuesday, January 26th from 10:00 PM through 3:00 AM. Ticketes are $5.00 in advance and $10.00 after 10:30 PM. The show is hosted by The Bronx Uber Villain and WBAI 99.5 FM's own Tasty Keish from Rise Up Radio. DJ Boosh Wheelz will be spinning with performances by Raye 6 and My Brother's Keeper. There will also be an open mic during the event with 15 slots available for those who want to showcase their skills live on stage.








 




This month's show is an extra special one because A Monthly Bondfire has teamed up with Cybille St. Aude of Homebase NYC to make donation bins available for attendees to donate various items to help the earthquake rattled people of Haiti. Donation suggestions include: radios, flashlights, various batteries, toiletries, baby products (including milk, diapers and wipes), non perishable food items, first aid kits, over the counter meds, vitamins, blankets, sheets, flip flops, and socks.











For more info on this show, Help For Haiti, and other great info on NY's Hip Hop scene, follow Tasty Keish on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/TastyKeish

CHECK THE VIDEO OF RAYE 6 KILLIN' IT ACAPELLA BELOW:

Royce 5'9" & Joe Budden "40/40"

I don't know why Ray Benzino is even tryin' to diss Royce and Slaughterhouse. Apparently, they didn't want to to an interview for Benzino's BULLSHIT magazine "Hip Hop Weekly" that nobody buys or even knows about. I'm originally from Boston and let me tell you, Benzino ain't runnin' shit in the Bean. Ray's been throwin' shots at Royce and Slaughterhouse for a couple weeks now, even pulling out a fully automatic gun in a video threatening to unload on them. GETTHEFUCKOUTTAHEREWITDATBULLSHIT!!!!!!!!!!!

Royce and Budden are in Europe on tour right now and they released this diss record "40/40" to put an end to this stupid beef. In my opinion, there ain't no beef if the opponent's arms are too short to box with a fuckin' midget!!! Listen to Royce and Joe body Benzino below:




FREE DOWNLOAD - Joe Budden & Royce 5'9" "40/40" 

Jay Electronica - Knitting Factory 1/20

This dude Jay Electronica is fixin' to make 2010 his year. The year just started and he's already bombin' the New York Hip Hop scene, gettin' on every single fuckin' stage he possibly can get on and rockin' it like LL in 1988. After droppin' his highly publicized single "Exhibit C' produced by Just Blaze, Jay has been the talk of the town out here in NY. He's been on numerous radio shows and has performed live on stage with the likes of Joe Budden, Mos Def, P. Diddy, Talib Kweli, Ghostface Killha, A Tribe Called Quest and KRS-One (just to name a few).

If Hip Hop is dead or in a bad situation right now, Jay Electronica is Hip Hop's MacGyver (hittin' the stage with some toothpaste, bubble gum, dental floss, a big gold chain and makin' bombs to drop on all you lobster heads). He came from New Orleans with nothing, just pushing his music online by himself and now this mu-fucka will be 2010's number 1 draft pick.

Check out his command of the stage at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn last night during the "Mind. Body. Soul" event hosted by Michael Rapaport to raise awareness for Diabetes:

THROWBACK CLASSIC - Week of 1/18

In honor of the Diabetes awareness fundraiser last night at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, this week's THROWBACK CLASSIC is A Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario." Many of you know that Tribe essentially had to disband due to Phife Dawg's serious battle with Diabetes. He recently was able to be the recipient of a new kidney and came out last night to help increase awareness and fund raise for Diabetes research. Ghostface Killah (another artist with Diabetes) was in attendance with Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, Mos Def, Statik Selektah and Termanology. It was a successful event and we wish Phife Dawg all the best. Someday, I hope for a Tribe reunion and a new album. Let's keep our finger crossed.

For now, enjoy the video for "Scenario" below:

J the S - Makin' Moves

I first was introduced to Jake The Snake (a.k.a. J the S) back in 2003 when I watched him take down MC after MC at the Super Bowl Battle in the Middle East in Cambridge, MA. At the time, I was living in Boston and just finished two years on the airwaves with my "Underground Chaos" Hip Hop radio show at WTBU (big up to my partner Matty Schools). I was always heavy into the Boston underground Hip Hop scene and J the S impressed us all that night and that year. He released his debut album "The Arrival" in 2004 and has subsequently continued to release albums and mixtapes every year.

Since striking fear in his freestyle battle opponents in Boston, J the S has moved on to even bigger and better things in this Hip Hop game. He's capitalized on opportunities to open shows for Kool G. Rap, AZ, the Wu-Tang Clan, Talib Kweli, Brother Ali, and Slaughterhouse (just to name a few). While performing on stages with some of Hip Hop's legends, J the S has made a nice name for himself in New York's Hip Hop scene. He's collaborated on songs with some big name MCs including: Kool G. Rap, B.o.B., Saigon, Skyzoo, Joell Ortiz, and Ras Kass.

I coincidentally rode the same subway car with J the S on a train heading back into Brooklyn last year and found out that he moved to New York in order to be more closely involved in the epicenter of Hip Hop. Since making his move from Boston, J the S has been gettin' it in with some more legends. He's currently promoting his new single "The Last Party" featuring Jadakiss and Danny McLain. In addition, his music video game is crisp. He recently released a new video for his track "Marvelous" featuring Speks. If "Marvelous" doesn't get your mouth watering, then you got some fuckin' problems. Peep this new video below:



If you'd like to hear more from ya boy J the S, check out these FREE DOWNLOADS below:

"My Will" is a J the S mixtape featuring tracks with Saigon, Kool G. Rap, and B.o.B.

Click the download link below:

FREE DOWNLOAD - J the S "My Will"

"When In Rome" is another ill mixtape from J the S featuring tracks with Skyzoo, Joell Ortiz and Ras Kass. My personal favorite J the S joint is "Kilograms (I Know)" featuring Ras Kass. That shit is bananas. Click the download link:  FREE DOWNLOAD - J the S "When In Rome"

Lastly, check out J the S's group "The Greater Good" FREE DOWNLOAD - Greater Good

Be sure to check out J the S's official web sites below:

Follow J the S on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/jthes  

Peep his official myspace at: http://www.myspace.com/jtheshiphop 

 

HIP HOP CONCERT WATCH

The following is a list of upcoming shows in the New York area:

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MIND BODY SOUL - A concert event to raise awareness for diabetes
Hosted by Michael Rapaport and Phife Dawg.
Live performances by Ghostface Killah, Jay Electronica, Consequence, Talib Kweli and more.

Where: Knitting Factory (Brooklyn)
When: Wednesday, January 20th
Doors: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: Free (must RSVP and show up before 11:00 - rsvp@theheavysound.com )
http://bk.knittingfactory.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=4409

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THE 9DEEZ (Statik Selektah's Birthday Extravaganza)
Hosted By Lord Sear.
With Golden Era Allstar DJs & MCs including DJ Premier, DJ Finesse, DJ S&S and more.

Where: La Pomme (37 W 26th St in Manhattan)
When: Thursday, January 21st
Show: 11:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Tickets: Free (must RSVP to the9deez@gmail.com )

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HOT 97 WHO'S NEXT LIVE
Red Cafe, JoJo Pellegrino & Sparke Flame

Where: S.O.B.'s (204 Varick St. in Manhattan)
When: Wednesday, January 27th
Doors: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: $10.00 (in advance)
http://www.sobs.com/node/114

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HIP HOP KARAOKE CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
Special Guest Judges include Big Daddy Kane, Buckshot and 1 more TBA

Where: Irving Plaza (17 Irving Plaza, NYC)
When: Friday, January 29th
Doors: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: $13.00
http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/414465

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STYLES P, DJ GREEN LANTERN & SEAN PRICE
Album Release Party for The Green Ghost Project

Where: Highline Ballroom (431 W 16th St. in Manhattan)
When: Monday, February 1st
Doors: 8:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: $15.00 (in advance)

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STATIK SELEKTAH "100 PROOF: THE HANGOVER" RECORD RELEASE PARTY
Performances by: Skyzoo, Termanology, Consequence, Torae, Freeway, Reks, El Da Sensai, Truck North, Joe Scudda and more.

Where: S.O.B.'s (204 Varick St in Manhattan)
When: Wednesday, February 3rd
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets: $12.00 (in advance)
http://www.sobs.com/node/29

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These all look like some great shows and I'll definitely be at most of them. I'll keep y'all posted on how they are...

JAY ELECTRONICA - EXHIBIT C (LIVE)

Last night at the Highline Ballroom in NYC, Mos Def through a live concert with some very special guests. P. Diddy and Jay Electronica hit the stage during the show and showed some Hip Hop unity for us in 2010. Jay let everyone know last night on Twitter that he was gonna hit the stage and perform his Just Blaze produced "Exhibit C" and he absolutely did.

I'm sure I'm not the first to say this, but Jay Electronica is gonna be a mutha fuckin' problem in 2010. He's like a harder Nas from the '90s era. It's like he doesn't know anything other than REAL Hip Hop. It was also great to see P. Diddy on stage supporting REAL Hip Hop. I think Diddy truly listens to good shit on his own, but at the end of the day he's a business man so it doesn't really show in his product. Either way, I'm actually glad a big wig like Diddy has been supporting true Hip Hop (it should be noted that he was at Raekwon's record release for OB4CL2 back in September supporting that project as well).

PEEP JAY ELECTRONICA RIP THE STAGE DOWN LAST NIGHT FROM THE HIGHLINE BALLROOM!!!

EMCEE OF THE WEEK - J. COLE

The more and more I've been listenin' to J. Cole, the more and more I think he's gonna be what I hoped Kanye West would have been. He's total package, like Lex Luger (shout to NWO and Monday nights in the '90s). He produces the majority of the beats he spits on, he writes his own shit, he has a very precise flow, and his delivery is charismatic, hard and smooth all at the same time. Pause, let me stop kissing his ass now. This mutha fucka is a deep breath of crisp, fresh air from the Fijian islands (shout to my homey Drew). He says it himself on his freestyle over the "I Really Mean It" instrumental: "They say I'm the down south Nas, the east coast Pac, the Carolina Andre, the Fayetnam Kanye... I'm the light skinned Jesus." And Jesus Christ, it's about time some of the new rookie talent stepped up and impressed us.

As I've reported previously, J. Cole is the first artist to be signed to Jay-Z's new RocNation label. He's been touring with Jay recently and has also released two mixtapes in the last couple years titled "The Come Up" and "The Warm Up." These mixtapes are more like albums where he shits on his competition. (CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BOTH MIXTAPES)

What's really good to discover is that he's from Fayetteville, North Carolina. I feel like Hip Hop needs more quality rhymers from the south. Most rappers from this region either have no skill or they simply have no intelligence. I hate to say it, but I did. J. Cole absolutely dismantles this southern rapper stigma in the Hip Hop game. He went to St. John's University so he could live in the heart of Hip Hop and he graduated Magna Cum Laude off an academic scholarship. His intelligence shows in his writing ability. Don't get it twisted - he ain't no nerd on the mic, but he does know how to construct a rhyme, a verse, and a full song with story telling capabilities that rival most of the all time greats.

He's also very witty with his rhymes: "I go hard like I just seen some nipples on Beyonce, no disrespect to Hov but if I didn't I'd be beyond gay." Now that takes a certain kinda nut sack to spit about the wife of the man who owns you. Nonetheless, it's good shit.

According to his bio, J. Cole's mission is "to wake up a dormant industry and cement his name in this game. But more than that, with his debut studio album currently in production, he hopes to change the tide of current rap music, swaying it in a more insightful, meaningful and passionate direction."

I wish him all the luck in the world, 'cause the type of Hip Hop he creates is exactly what the mainstream Hip Hop culture needs at this very moment. We'll be hearing more from J. Cole this year and I'll make sure to keep y'all posted on all new shit.

FOLLOW J. COLE ON TWITTER AT: www.Twitter.com/JColeNC
CHECK HIS OFFICIAL SITE AT: http://www.jcolemusic.com/
VISIT HIS OFFICIAL MYSPACE AT: http://www.myspace.com/jcole

IF YOU DIDN'T READ THE POST, AT LEAST PEEP THIS VIDEO!!! J. COLE IS A BEAST ON THIS JOINT!!!

JOINT OF THE WEEK - "Playground"

The JOINT OF THE WEEK this week is J. Cole's new shit titled "Playground." The track is produced by Elite and is a straight banger. Listen to it below or on the side bar to the left.

DONKEY OF THE WEEK - TIARA

Tiara Harris is hands down the most natural beauty to be featured on Hip Hop & Bullshit thus far. She's a self-proclaimed Internet Goddess (although most men would proclaim this for her as well) who has made a living connecting with herself and her inner sexuality online for a few years now. Her motto is "natural is beauty" and she embodies this in all of her modeling work. Tiara's website mantra is "Sexuality is life... creates life... heals life... enhances life." She never waivers from this notion and exudes her sexuality in every photo I've viewed of her. Her sex appeal is quite overwhelming.

Tiara is an authentic, 33 year-old, female model weighing in at 165 pounds with a height of 5'10". She's in her early thirties and knocks most 20 year-old models straight out the box!!! She doesn't have fake breasts or implants in her flawlessly shaped DONKEY booty and it's actually quite pleasant to see pictures of a real woman as opposed to the "Buffie The Body" type video vixens that are all over the internet now. Her measurements are 36D-27-42 and she proudly advertises her dress size of 8-10 on her website. Tiara's body is a landscape of pure Utopian succulence. (Give me a break here, I'm trying to do this beautiful woman some justice here...)

Tiara Harris is very serious about promoting beauty in all women as well as empowering them to be happy through their sexuality. She has created an internet video blog called "Confessions of a Naked Internet Goddess" which is an open forum for her and her followers to express themselves and their experiences with each other. I'm pretty sure the content here is geared toward women, but men will probably love visiting the site despite this fact. LOL.

I was honestly impressed when researching Tiara for this "DONKEY OF THE WEEK" feature because her bio and mission is very different than all of the other models I've featured in the past. She's truly all about promoting women and their beauty. I think I can speak for all my male readers when I say, we appreciate her mission.

I highly recommend viewing more of Tiara on all of her official websites. She reveals a lot more of her beauty and sexuality and, trust me, it's worth looking in to! Her nude spreads are always done in a classy manner.

Check out Tiara's official website at: http://www.tiaraxclusive.com/

Interact with Tiara on her vlog at: http://www.goddessembrace.com/

Follow Tiara on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/TiaraModel

Check out this exclusive video of Tiara below:

CAUTION: THIS IS NSFW!!!

Rockness Monsta "Who Wanna Rock"

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Most of my readers don't really know my stance on Duck Down Records 'cause I haven't had an opportunity to discuss them due to a lack of new shit recently. They have a slew of releases set to hit stores in 2010 and I couldn't be more happy. I love Duck Down and all of their artists. Dru Ha has done an excellent job of maintaining a strong, underground roster of talent for two decades. The man needs some credit here because most labels of this nature fold or disband. Not Duck Down.

Heltah Skeltah is my personal favorite group from the Boot Camp Clik and Rockness Monsta (a.k.a. Rock) has been one of my favorite rhymers since I first heard him back in the Fab 5 days and doing some hooks on Smif-N-Wessun's "The Shining" album. He recently leaked a mixtape joint over Snoop Dogg's crazy popular "I Wanna Rock" beat. 2DopeBoyz.com is reporting that he has a new mixtape set for release titled "Rockin' Out West." Check out Rock doin' his thing over the Rob Base sampled beat below.

FREE DOWNLOAD - ROCK "WHO WANNA ROCK"

Rakim ft. Maino "Walk These Streets"

Although I voiced my opinion of Rakim's "Seventh Seal" album last year depicting it as a tremendous let down, there are definitely a few gems on the record that I've had on repeat since hearing them. One of which is the track "Walk These Streets" featuring Maino and Tracey Horton, produced by Needlz. This joint has a Dr. Dre feel to it and both Maino and Rakim came correct on it. They recently put out a music video for the track. Peep this shit below:

New Hip Hop Album Releases 1/19

The following is a list of new Hip Hop album releases for Tuesday, January 19, 2010:

Styles P & DJ Green Lantern: "The Green Ghost"

RJD2: "Collossus"

I'ma check out this Styles P joint, if it actually comes out. I'll keep y'all posted. Looks like another weak week in Hip Hop...

J. Cole "A Nigga From The Ville" (Mixtape)

I know I been on J. Cole's bozack lately, but he's doin' shit in this bitch and I gotta cover it. He's got a new mixtape out, his first official one since signing to RocNation. This kid is really gonna be big I think. He's got flow, delivery, style, content, slickness and he ain't gay like Drake. (Oh shit!!! YEAH, BITCH I SAID IT.) He's the whole fuckin' package like Lex Luger. Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttt... (in my Clay Davis voice.)

Click the link below for J. Cole's new mixtape "A Nigga From The Ville."






FREE DOWNLOAD - J. COLE "A NIGGA FROM THE VILLE"

Joe Budden "Keep On" (Prod J. Cardim)

Here is the third leaked track from Joe Budden that's produced by J. Cardim. These two have been goin' in during the last week, leaking three high caliber joints in a row. J. Cardim stated that none of these tracks are going to be on Joe Budden's upcoming new album "The Great Escape." Well, if this is what they're leakin' as scraps, then I'm excited for the album. Either way, check this new shit out. Click the link below to download it for free:




FREE DOWNLOAD - JOE BUDDEN "KEEP ON"

RZA Parks & Recreation Audition

Yo, Questlove has been saying that the TV comedy "Parks & Recreation" is the Wu-Tang Clan of prime time TV. They released an audition tape of the RZA trying out for a part on the show. THIS SHIT IS HILARIOUS!!! Peep the video below:

Parks and Recreation is the Wu-Tang of Comedy - watch more funny videos

Statik Selektah 100 Proof Promo

When in the butt fuck are y'all gonna believe me when I tell y'all that Statik Selektah is THAT DUDE right now??? I had to go out and get DJ Premier, Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek, and Q-Tip to fuckin' tell you mutha fuckas how nice this dude is (aight, I didn't get them myself, but fuck it, whatever). Peep this video of these legends co-signing my man fellow Bostonian Statik Selektah below:

Saigon ft. Lil Fame "Rusty Gunz"

New video from Saigon and Lil Fame "Rusty Gunz." I seriously hope Saigon's "Greatest Story Never Told" gets told and it better be a classic after this fuckin' wait he's put us through. I'm just sayin'!!!

Follow Saigon on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/TheOnlySaigon

Peep the video below:

THROWBACK CLASSIC - Week of 1/11

There's been a lot of hype online this past couple of weeks revolving around Capone-N-Noreaga's reunion to begin recording "The War Report 2." CNN is attempting to recreate the magic they had on their debut classic album that dropped back in 1997. Noreaga (www.twitter.com/Noreaga) has been tweeting recently about how he won't go to clubs because he wants to be in the same mind frame as he was in when they recorded "The War Report" back in  the '90s. I'm pretty excited 'cause they've been working closely with Raekwon who recently proved that sequels can be classics as much as originals.

The THROWBACK CLASSIC this week is CNN's "Y'all Don't Wanna" from their second album "The Reunion." Peep this shit below:

FREE DOWNLOAD - J. Cole "Playground"

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J. Cole, in my mind, is on the very SHORT list of skillful new emcees in the game right now. I haven't heard a bad verse from this kid from Fayetteville, NC. His "The Warm Up" mixtape/album made my list of Top 9 Albums of 2009 last year and he recently signed to Jay-Z's new Roc Nation label. He's the first rapper to sign to Jay's new label and I just hope he doesn't fuck his first real album up.

Last week, 2DopeBoyz.com posted an unreleased track from J. Cole titled "Playground" which is produced by Elite. According to them, this track was cut from "The Warm Up." Don't ask me why it was cut, 'cause it's one of my favorite J. Cole tracks to date. Click the link below to download this gem for free.


FREE DOWNLOAD - J. COLE "PLAYGROUND"

OB4CL2 Released on Purple Vinyl 1/26/10

Raekwon is releasing "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II" again on 1/26/10. This time the album will be released as a limited edition PURPLE VINYL record LP. I already bought two of these mutha fuckas and for all you Raekwon fans out there, this is a MUST-HAVE for your crate collection. I know I have a picture of his purple tape above, but just imagine that shit on a vinyl record!!! That shit is gonna be off the nipple.

To purchase Raekwon OB4CL2 limited edition PURPLE vinyl LP record click the link below:

ORDER RAEKWON'S "OB4CL2" PURPLE RECORD

Statik Selektah Release Party @ SOB's

Statik Selektah will be having his record release party for his new LP "100 Proof: The Hangover" at S.O.B.'s on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. As you can see on the flier to the left, this show is gonna be B.A.N.A.N.A.S. I've said this before, I truly believe that Statik Selektah is the only "new"  producer making real Hip Hop. I put new in quotes 'cause he's actually been doin' this for a long time, just not getting as much press as he is now.

The JOINT OF THE WEEK is a record called "Do It To Death" and this is a track from Statik's new album. Listen to this joint on the side bar to the left. Now if that ain't REAL Hip Hop, then I don't know what the fuck is.

I'll definitely be in attendance at this show enjoying the good music and stacked line-up. These guys from Show Off Hip Hop really know what they're doing. I wish them good luck with this release and I can't wait to cop it myself. Their tag line is "Hip Hop That Doesn't Suck Since 1982." I couldn't have said it better myself.

S.O.B.'s is located at 204 Varick St. in Manhattan.
You can cop tickets to this show right here: Statik Selektah Tickets

Follow S.O.B.'s on Twitter for more show info: www.Twitter.com/SOBs

Be sure to follow Statik Selektah on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/StatikSelekt

Also check out his web site: http://www.showoffhiphop.com/ 

Lastly, another good website to check is Dan Green's: http://www.clockwork-music.com/

Money Miz's Memo To Producers

Memo 

To: All Hip Hop Producers
From: Money Miz
Re: "Hand Claps" Replacing Snare Drums
Date: 1/12/10
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Effective Immediately: All Hip Hop producers who are currently creating new beats for rappers to use in 2010 MUST trash any beats that utilize a "hand clap" sound where a snare drum is supposed to be. These sounds are annoying and effectively destroy any listening capabilities by Hip Hop fans. Otherwise normally good beats, become pathetic in sound and establish an amateur feeling when listened to.

The "hand clap" sound is hazardous to the integrity of Hip Hop music and Hip Hop culture. Songs which utilize this sound-effect essentially mutate into "Pop" music and this will not be tolerated by the Hip Hop consuming public in 2010.

All producers who currently have such sounds in newly unmixed beats MUST immediately click and hold their cursors on these files and quickly drag and drop them into the recycle bin. Then an "Empty Recycle Bin" function should be immediately performed in order to preemptively strike against such nonsense from ruining Hip Hop music in 2010.

Examples of songs that have utilized this disgusting sound include: 50 Cent's "In Da Club," Busta Rhymes' "What It is," "Make It Clap," "Respect My Conglomerate," Fat Joe's "Lean Back," Jay-Z's "Off That," Joe Budden's "Pump It Up," and Outkast's "Hey Ya!"

Examples of producers who are guilty of diminishing the value of Hip Hop music by using the "hand clap" sound include: The Neptunes, Just Blaze, Dr. Dre, Trackmasters, Timbaland, Rick Rock, and Lil' Jon. JUST BECAUSE THEY DID IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD!!!

This new Hip Hop law is effective immediately. This memo should be filed in your "BULLSHIT" folder located under "My Documents" on your hard drive. A printed copy must be signed by all recipients and returned to Money Miz's attention by 1/15/10.

P.S. "Finger Snaps" - FUCK YOU TOO!!! (in my 2Pac voice)

DONKEY OF THE WEEK - Ali Milan

This week's "DONKEY OF THE WEEK" is Ali Milan. I know it's very early in the year, but I strongly believe that Ms. Milan will be in the running for Donkey of the Year 2010. She's definitely one of my personal favorites since this weekly model feature began last year. Honestly, I actually might have to rub one out on my own web site (don't tell my wiz)!!! HAHA!! Just playin'!!! Although, my girl might rub one out too when she sees this spread. Haha.

According to her profile on ModelMayhem.com, Ali is 5'9" with measurements of 36DD-26-42. Her Donkey is perfect with a face and body that would distract Jesus. Ali is definitely the total package and I'm sure we'll be seeing more of her in magazines, online and maybe even music videos (if she's into that). I'll make sure to keep y'all posted on any new work from Ms. Milan. Hopefully, I'll be able to reach her for an interview in our next feature.

 

Ali Milan is a 22 year old Israeli bombshell who's currently studying for her MBA. She's most recently gained notoriety for her spread in Issue #10 of DJ Kay Slay's Straight Stuntin Magazine. This was her first magazine gig and she definitely made a good first impression. Her booty was straight bumpin in that photo shoot. According to her interview with Straight Stuntin, she's aspiring to own her own business and become a household name in the world of modeling. Unfortunately, she's a Lakers fan and always tweets about them. (If y'all didn't know, I'm from Brooklyn by way of Boston... you get my point.) I guess I can manage to deal with it 'cause her pictures more than make up for her LA loyalty. See below:

For more of Ali Milan be sure to check out her official web sites below:

Follow Ali on Twitter at: www.Twitter.com/Ali_Milan

Check out Ali's official MySpace at: www.myspace.com/officialalimilan

Big Daddy Kane @ Hip Hop Karaoke

One of the three guest judges at the Hip Hop Karaoke Championship 2010 is gonna be Big Daddy Kane (along with Buckshot and a third judge TBA). I got my tickets for this shit a couple weeks ago and I got a crew of mutha fuckas goin' with me. This shit is one of the funnest Hip Hop events in NYC. It takes place Friday, January 29th at 8:00 PM at The Fillmore in Irving Plaza. To get tickets click here: HIP HOP KARAOKE TICKETS

In the meantime, check out this video of Big Daddy Kane making a surprise guest appearance at the Hip Hop Karaoke Championship a couple years ago. One of the Karaoke performers was doin' a Big Daddy Kane joint and the legend himself ran up on stage and stole the mic from him. This shit was ILL!!!

STATIK SELEKTAH "Do It To Death"

JOINT OF THE WEEK

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(In my DJ Clue voice). I almost feel bad posting this new shit right here 'cause I don't think it was supposed to be leaked yet (although once it leaked Statik Selektah released the official mastered version for everyone). The track is called "Do It To Death" and it features Lil Fame (of M.O.P.), Havoc (of Mobb Deep), and Kool G. Rap. It's from the upcoming compilation album "100 Proof: The Hangover" from the ILL Producer/DJ Statik Selektah. The album is fully produced by Statik Selektah, who in my mind has become the new DJ Premier (not necessarily in his sound, but more so in his consistency of making banger after banger). This guy is a rare breed of producer who still makes beats with crisp sampling, banging drum lines, and a true '90s feel.

Download this joint below (via 2DopeBoyz.com):

***FREE DOWNLOAD*** "Do It To Death" Statik Selektah

Or just listen to the JOINT OF THE WEEK "Do It To Death" below or on the side bar to the left: