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Mixtapes: The Downfall of Hiphop? 2007-07-19 22:54:53 Dj Clue…Clue…Clue…Dezert Storm… Storm… Storm… Alright now that I’ve got that out of the way. We all know of this trend and how almost everybody and their mama has a mixtape out. The mixtape game has brought new life to the industry as record sales have went down 33% since 2006. But with the prospect of once again making money (selling 1000 mixtapes for 5-7 a pop is a good grind) comes over-saturation and rushed product. Dont get me wrong i love mixtapes and i think it is what hiphop was built on, doing the damn thing yourself!, the problem is too many people are.
In today’s mixtape market you have these hole in the wall rappers coming out and releasing 20 mixtapes within a month (horrible quality, horrible verses, and horrible organization). And these days it seems quantity is favored over quality. Now before i even go further lets understand the purpose of putting a mixtape out, it’s to tie over the fans till new materi Read more:Downfall
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Upcoming Hiphop Releases 2007-07-18 21:01:43 July 24, 2007
Benzino - The Antidote
Freekey Zeke - The Book of Ezekiel
Grafh - Autografh
Talib Kweli - Ear Drum
Unkle - War Stories
July 31, 2007
Common - Finding Forever
Keith Murray - Rap-murr-phobia
Percee P - Perseverance
Rakim - Live (CD/DVD)
Yung Joc - Hustlenomics
I’m excited about those Talib and Common joints look out for the review! Read more:Hiphop
, Upcoming
Da Lench Mob: Political Rap’s Finest 2007-07-18 19:58:40 Now to get it popping I want to drop alittle game on a political rap group that some of yall may not have heard about from out the West Coast, their name, Da Lench Mob. Formed by Shorty, J-Dee, and T Bone the group debuted on Ice Cube’s Amerikkka’s Most Wanted album. With their first album Guerillas in Tha Mist they saw the release of their hit single which was also by the same title (Get a bar…Peep out the video below). The record was controversial with tracks such as “Freedom Got an A.K.” and “Buck Tha Devil”. Much like Ice Cube they were frequently criticized for their lyrics. The entire album was Executive Produced by Ice Cube and he was also featured throughout it although uncredited.
Da Lench Mob- Guerillas in Tha Mist
In 1993 J-Dee was convicted and sentenced to life for murder, he was replaced by Bay Area rapper Maulkie and in 1994 Da Lench Mob released their second and last album, Planet of da Apes.
Get A Bar: HipHop Blog 2007-07-18 19:32:08 Welcome yall!
First off *beat drops* allow me introduce myself the name is Soul G… S to the O… Nah for real though the name is Soul G I’m new to the blogging world so give me some time to get my grind right. I’ve been listening to rap and r&b for about 20 years and its been my grind for the past 10 years so you get the drift. The reason behind this Hiphop Blog is to give you an idea of what’s BEEN going on and what IS going on in Hiphop/Rap and R&B as well as the industry behind it ya digg? Although this blog focuses on mainstream rap it wont be all G Unit it will be heavy with underground rap too. So lets get it cracking please comment, constructive criticism is always welcome!
Music Industry: A Change Gon’ Come 2007-07-22 00:33:20 It doesn’t take a genius nor a industry insider to figure out that the industry is going down the drain. Record sales down 33% as I’ve mentioned in a previous post. These are hard times to be in the rap game (other genres are still grinding out and doing the damn thing). And no, the reason behind this decline is not excessive downloading and pirating contradictory to what the media has said and is saying. Its the RIAA and record companies fault for being so damn greedy and twisted. The fact of the matter is that even if good music is being made it isn’t being put out because A&R’s and the higher powers are stuck on strictly crunk repetitive bullshit. Don’t get me wrong I like crunk music it gets it poppin’ in the club but in year 2007 can you say “over-saturation”, I mean, WHAT THE FUCK is a “Ay Bay Bay”.
To take it even further the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) aka “greedy ass bitches that have way Read more:Music
, Change
UGK: Underground Kingz 2007-07-20 23:33:24
Two words: long overdue! Almost six years after releasing Dirty Money the duo is back! Their first single titled “The Game Belongs To Me” definetly proves that they are still dope as ever and ontop of things. Their second single “International Player’s Anthem (I Choose You)” featuring OutKast (Produced by Three Six Mafia) utilizes a sample from “I Choose You” by Willie Hutch, perfect song to cruise around with for the summertime. The album will have features from Paul Wall, Rick Ross, Talib Kweli, Three 6 Mafia, Mike Jones, Lil Wayne, T.I., Z-Ro, and more. The majority of the production will be handled by Pimp C however Jazze Pha, John Bido, Scarface, Lil Jon, and more have some beats on there.
Tracklist:
DISC 1:
1. Swishas And Dosha
2. Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You) featuring OutKast
3. Chrome Plated Woman
4. Life Is 2009 featuring Too $hort
5. The Game Belongs To Me
6. Like That (Remix)
7. Gravy
8. Underground Kingz
9. Grind
Top 10 Mixtapes 2007-07-20 01:50:12 To continue from my last post here are my top 10 list of “the best” mixtapes. Tell me yall’s favorites it doesn’t have to be 10. Get a bar and check out some of the shit I post.
In no specific order:
1. Dj Drama - Gangsta Grillz
Grand Hustles official DJ so you know that anything he touches got some of the dopest southern joints. Alot of exlusive joints and also a good mix of “mixtape type tracks”. Real consistent and real good organization. Mixtapes feature artists such as Saigon, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Webbie, Little Brother, Plies, and Lil Keke.
2. Dj Smallz - Southern Smoke
Big Boi, UGK, Three 6 Mafia, Lil’ Jon, Ludacris, T.I., Rich Boy, and more… I mean come on need I say more.
3. Dj Smallz - Dirty R&B
This IS a R&B blog too so I have to include these joints. All I can say is that most of these are bomb its more of a compilation with exclusive’s here and there. Some real good shit to put on for ya lady an
Dime Piece Of The Week: Kim Kardashian 2007-07-24 03:22:46
I’m sure almost everyone has atleast heard the name and if not they’ve seen the now famous sex-tape. Her dad was O.J.’s close friend and lawyer and I got to say he blessed us with a fine ass dime piece. Sure she is mostly silicon but we can all admire the dope ass job the doctors did with enhancing her assets.
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Chamillionaire - Mixtape Messiah 3 2007-07-24 00:18:48 Chamillionaire
put this mixtape out for free yall, let me say that again, F-R-E-E. Mad props to him for putting it out for his fans and not strictly based off making some change, that’s a real artist right there.
MixtapeMessiah
3 Tracklist
1. Get Ya Burners Out
2 Money Already Made
3. Get on My Level
4. Livin Good
5. Its Just Pain
6. The Call
7. Nothin But Lies
8. Ima Playa Fasho
9 Roy Woods Jr. Skit
10. Failures Not an Option
11. Got a lot of options
12. See it in My Eyes
13 Don’t Hurt ‘Em Hammer
14. Roy Wood Jr. Skit
15. It’s On
16. You A Dummy
17. Chamillionaire Speaks
18. Mo Scrilla
19. The Crowd Goes Wild
20. Makes Me Stronger
21. Chamillionaire Speaks
22. Rain (w/ Famous)
Mixtape Download: Chamillionaire - Mixtape Messiah 3
DVD Download: Mixtape Messiah DVD
His Website: Chamillionaire
Video: Rich Boy Ft. Polow Da Don & Keri Hilson 2007-07-23 23:49:25
I can’t lie Rich Boy
’s album impressed me and with Polo producing the majority of it you know that on the production tip it’s hot. Once again a summer track but it’s off the chain and you can bump it in your ride with the top down and windows low while getting ya mack on with the fly mami’s and fella’s.
And Chrisette Michele’s album is real dope! I’m playing it all the way through so look out for a review coming soon, 5 tracks deep and so far so good. Read more:Polow
Video: Ja Rule Ft. Lil Wayne - Uh Oh 2007-07-23 21:38:23
And both of them got caught up last night hmmm… publicity stunt? mabye. Song is decently on point though might be enough to get Ja Rule on the radio again. Read more:Wayne
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Video: Keith Murray Ft. Tyrese - Ain’t Nobody Do it Better 2007-07-23 02:56:02
“You can’t stealth me my tank is too healthy
Even negative situations help me
When E lace the beat and me and Ty bust one
Trust son that’s money in the bank like a trust fund”
Real dope summer joint. Good to see KeithMurray
back at it. Read more:Tyrese
, Nobody
Lil Wayne Strips Naked At A Show 2007-07-23 02:50:08
“Last night New Orleans rapper Lil’ Wayne
, real name Dwayne Carter Jr., was reported to have stripped naked while performing at a local concert in Baton Rouge, LA. According to reports several onlookers and fans were speechless.
“He was in the middle of performing, “Grown Man”, says witness Trey Washburn. “All of a sudden he just pulls his pants down. I couldn’t believe what i was seeing. Shit is messed up.”
Local police had to pull him offstage seconds after it happened and reportedly had to restrain him. It is speculated that Lil’ Wayne was under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
I have no comments for this, but is Wayne still going to get a pass or is this another trend that the rapper is going to start?
More on this as the story develops.”
All I can say is WHAT THE FUCK? Read more:Lil Wayne
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50 Cent’s New Single- I Get Money 2007-07-23 02:45:04
I have to admit its actually a dope song. Good to hear some good shit coming from 50.
Read more:Money
It’s Azures Time 2007-07-22 23:39:37
So far everything I’ve been posting up has been about rap so I thought I’de switch it up and introduce a dope singer coming out of Inglewood, California. Her name is Azure you might have heard her on Snoop Dogg Presents: The Big Squeeze and 50 Cents soundtrack from Get Rich or Die Trying. She is a multi-talented singer who can also produce and write along with performing and acting. Best believe she is only beginning and is most definitely a singer yall should watch out for. Get a bar of her music below with her song featuring Snoop Dogg “Get Closer”.
Azure Ft. Snoop Dogg - Get Closer
Also dont forget to vote for the Ozone Magazine Awards.
You can get more info about Azure and her music on her Myspace.
Where The F*** The Dj’s At? 2007-07-27 04:02:35
Let’s reminisce for a minute, ahhh yes, the good old days remember those, chilling at the park and a DJ spinning records while MC’s cypher and battle and spectators huddle around to listen and see what’s going on. The days when mixtapes were put together by qualified DJ’s who actually got down on their turntables. The days when DJing wasn’t a hobby but a subculture of HipHop. Now, let’s look at the present where DJing isn’t anything but a past time, where records are looked at as outdated and no longer needed, and even the intimate art of crate digging is overlooked for downloading mp3’s.
Damn, how things have changed.
Im big on mixtape’s, I love them, and get them constantly to hear new artist’s and as a census of what’s going on on the different coasts. What I’ve noticed though is that a lot of the “DJs” aren’t DJs but simply people who replay songs that some artist’s submit to them and sla
Game Banned From Future BBC Interviews 2007-07-26 12:58:36
Last July on The Jo Whiley Show, The Game stirred up even more controvery by calling gay men “faggots” and “not real men”. Whiley quickly apologized to the public for the homophobic outburst and the BBC’s governors committee banned him from doing future interviews. His music will still be played on the station however.
First felony charges for pulling a gun on someone now this, I think Game got to step back for a minute cause all of this negative publicity isn’t going to do good for his career. Read more:Banned
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, Interviews
Rihanna’s Reign Is Far From Over: Grab Your Umbrella’s 2007-07-26 02:46:33
Umbrella’s have been good to Rihanna
’s career, the song landed her a number one spot on the billboards (the longest-running number one single in a decade), and now she is releasing a line of umbrellas.
For all the ladies interested in coping her umbrellas you can get them from Totes.
It’s crazy how Jay-Z got her career on lock, now if only he was fucking with Def Jam like that.
MTV Jams To Broadcast Ozone Magazine Awards 2007-07-26 02:13:42
This is a good look for the magazine and all the artists attending. Big up’s to MTV Jams for stepping up and getting this shit out to the masses. T-Pain, T.I., Lloyd, Trick Daddy, Mitchy Slick, UGK, Lil’ Wayne, Rich Ross, Shop Boyz, Polow Da Don, Dj Khaled, and Ludacris are among some of the attendees.
Incase yall haven’t voted yet check out the OzoneMagazine
Voting Page Read more:Broadcast
, Awards
Video: Deelishis - Rumpshaker 2007-07-26 01:31:41
No lie, I feel guilty about posting this up cause I hate the song and it ain’t really hiphop or r&b but the video is dope as hell. Just turn off the sound and enjoy ya digg?
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Eve Is “Giving It To You” With Sean Paul 2007-07-26 00:09:29
“Give It To You” is Eve’s 2nd single from her album Here I Am and it features reggae artist Sean Paul.
Here I Am is slated to be released September 18, 2007. It features production from Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Pharrel from the Neptunes, Swizz Beats, and Scott Storch with guest appearances from Mary J. Blige, Robin Thicke, T.I., Mannie Fresh, Eminem, and more.
I never thought I’de say this but Eve is looking pretty damn good too! Wouldn’t mind her giving it to me ya digg? Read more:Giving
Black Star Reunite On Stage 2007-07-25 23:00:59 Black August
Headliners: Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, Saigon, DJ Evil Dee, DJ D-Nice, and more!
For all yall in New York peep it out! You knows it’s going to be crazy as hell. Read more:Black
, Stage
Saigon - Don’t U Baby 2007-07-25 14:34:42
Insane ass track. Been waiting for that Saigon
album for a while and from what I can see it will be off the chain. Production by Just Blaze & Swizz Beats.
Afeni Shakur Files Injunction Against Suge Knight’s Death Row Records 2007-07-25 12:47:45 Lawyers for Amaru Entertainment and Afeni Shakur
, co-administrator of the Tupac Shakur Estate, filed for an injunction against Death RowRecords
, Inc. and R. Todd Neilson, as Chapter 11 Trustee, to prohibit the inclusion of Tupac Shakur’s unreleased tracks, compositions or sound recordings in the auction of Death Row Records. The adversary complaint was filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles on July 20, 2007.
The injunction sought to restrain the sale of certain assets belonging to the Tupac Estate which are being touted as part of the Death Row Records bankruptcy assets. With closed bidding ending Friday, July 20, 2007 lawyers for the Tupac Estate sought full disclosure by the Bankruptcy Trustee’s counsel that the unreleased master recordings in question were not part of the sale. In actuality, the recordings should have been turned over to the Tupac Shakur Estate in 1997, pursuant to a settlement agreement reached Read more:Injunction
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Amerie Just Cant Get That 1 Thing 2007-07-28 22:58:22 Amerie
’s third album Because I Love It is set to be released August 21, 2007 and is already available overseas. Her first single in the states in preperation for the release of her album is “That’s What U R”.
More after the jump.
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Jay-Z Isn’t Leaving Def Jam 2007-07-28 22:09:08
Although yesterdays interview on Hot 97 with Angie Martinez was rescheduled for August 3, Angie did get to ask him about leaving his executive position at Def Jam. “I’m always looking at the next move,” he said and stated that he liked his job at the label. He also said that the papers are ahead of him and he has not even thought about leaving Def Jam. There goes that rumor. Read more:Leaving
Stat Quo Is Taking Us To Statlanta 2007-07-28 21:38:01
Statlanta is the debut album of rapper Stat Quo
, to be released August 28th, 2007 by Grown Man Music/Shady/Aftermath/Interscope. It features production from Dr. Dre, Eminem, Dj Toomp, Scott Storch, Kanye West, and more. Known guest appearances include T.I., 50 Cent, Eminem, and Young Buck. The buzz single “Here We Go” was released July 3rd, 2007 (listen to it after the jump).
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Jagged Edge Ft. Ashanti - Put A Little Umph In It 2007-07-28 03:14:15
The first single from Jagged
Edge’s album Baby Making Project which is scheduled for release August 28, 2007.
Some real smooth shit. Be careful bumping this shit around ya woman yall might come up with a suprise 9 months later. Read more:Ashanti
Ashanti Ft. Nelly - Switch 2007-07-28 02:25:51
The first single from Ashanti
’s new album The Declaration which is set to be released October 23, 2007.
Im getting sick of these dance anthems, but the girl got a good voice I can’t lie. I still dont get what the point of having Nelly
on it was he didn’t do shit on it really, I ain’t complaining though. And she looking real good too, that’s always a plus.
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