Hustle & Flow 10:30:00 PM

Damn, he just came out with his new album and he hard at work with a new one. That's what I call getting on your grind cousin.

Don't Die 7:07:00 PM

As you can obviously see I fixed the problem that the site was having and were back up! So anyway I got a lot of things to do today since it's Halloween but basically, like I going to go with my best friend to this party on 26th street which is supposed dope. Then at like 6:30 were goning to head over to my other friends house on 14th street and chill there maybe even crash there. There will be a lot of egging, it's going to be a great weekend hope ya'll going to have one to... *evil voice* Muahahaha!!!

Ain't I? 2:15:00 PM

A personal favorite family. Don't hate.

Public Service Announcement 11:44:00 PM

I know I haven't posted for days I and I will amke that up but, I have two major things going on in my family including a death in my family so go easy. I'm back though fam... I really am. But for the next 2 weeks I can't promise you a post a day anymore cause homework issues but I can promise you more than 7 posts a week. That's a promise. No fear, no stress.

Simply Artistic 6:16:00 PM

In the film, Kanye plays himself drunk at a club acting belligerent and boastful, telling starstruck club-goers that the song playing in the club is his. He wanders into a side room where he encounters a beautiful woman. They start having sex and then he passes out on her leopard print dress. When he comes to, he finds himself in the VIP room with his pants down – he was hallucinating and fucking the pillow. The realization startles him and he rushes to the bathroom where he vomits what look like rose petals.

Then it gets weird.

Kanye finds a bowie knife in the bathroom and cuts into his stomach, spilling a torrent of more petals. He digs in the knife deeper and then with his hand rips out a small furry rodent, like a demon, only its quite cute. When Kanye realizes it’s connected to him with an umbilical cord, he pulls it hard, ripping it out of him for good. He then puts the demon on the sink and hands him a tiny bowie knife to fit the critter’s scale who then uses it to commit hari kari.

At first when I watched the first 2 minutes I was like WTF is this? But, then as I stated to watch it more I looked at the film in a more artistic way and thought this was such a dope short film. I'm glad I watched this I think Kanye & Spike Jonze (the director of this and Where The Wild Things are) did a good job. *tips hat* Special Props to the homies at 2DopeBoyz.

Off That? 5:47:00 PM

I don't know why I am posting this mostly cause it's Diddy and he usually has a good opinion on things like this (the Auto-Tune trend). Anyway comment on what ya'll think.

"I'm Out for Presidents To Represent Me..." 5:24:00 AM




This is simply, just a classic record. But that's only 50% of why I wanted to post this. The other 50% is cause I wanted to test out this new plug-in I installed into the HTML (the bones/muscles of the site)... and the result? A brand new fully customizable player. Check it out above by playing the track.

Congratulations to KiD CuDi's American Music Award Nomination!! 7:15:00 PM

Award nominations for this years American Music Awards were revealed today and Cudi was one of the nominees for “T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist” in the Rap/Hip-Hop category. The other nominee was Drake, as the two freshman will square off for the award. The 2009 American Music Awards will air on Sunday, Novemeber 22 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT live on ABC from the Nokia Theatre in L.A.

Winners are decide by fan voting on the AMA website.

The Cudder man deserves it... Vote people!!

We Live 11:01:00 PM

Well family, this is the half way mark of history. And what a better way of acknowledging that then showing a milestone in our history? We live "that downtown kiid" family. And we here to stay.

Two Simple Rules 12:00:00 PM

Never. Ever. Get to comfortable where you are. Never. First simple rule to my life. The second simple rule to my life? Always remember where you came from. Always.

Two Flavors 2:34:00 PM

Old favorite that needed to be posted.

I Run 9:58:00 AM

A simple explanation for the posting of this song. I love it. I remember this was on repeat everyday, every night from AM to PM. Thank god for 106 & Park. We this song came out, those were the good days.

Ryan Leslie's Transition Album Cover x Tracklist 11:12:00 AM

Well well well, I have to say I wish R. Les got a little more promotion in this world but, anyway I can't pretty hyped about his album. His music is fresh and bring originality. Make sure ya'll cop Transition on November 3rd. Hit the jump for the tracklist.

Lupe Fiasco's "Fire" Live 9:35:00 AM

After seeing the first stop of Jay-Z’s tour at Penn State on Friday, I drove back to Morgantown, WV and made it in time to see Lupe perform at an underpromoted fraternity Step competition Sprite was sponsoring on campus. Here’s a video I took on my iPhone of Lupe performing his new joint “Fire”; he gives a minute-long intro explaining the track and what it has to do with MTV’s recently released 2009 Hottest MCs List. I believe this is the first time he’s performed the track.

-We Do It Right Mag

My man Lupe, you deserve to be on that list (so does KiD CuDi)! Anyway, I think that this is good for Lupe cause it's going to push him to do better music. Now this song right here I think is Fire itself.

Unite 2:25:00 PM

Yo, TDK family, I sorry I don't have time to post a Sunday Section today but I do have time to post a video from one of my favorite rap duos U-N-I all the way from Inglewood on the West Coast. Sorry I'll post the Section tomorrow. Peace. UPDATE: The post will be on The Cool Kids, by the way.

Young Money Goes Worldwide 9:52:00 PM

Apprently, according to the homies at 2dopeboyz... Lil Wayne is releasing Carter IV and Rebirth as a double-disc on December 15th... the same day as the Young Money album. Wow, I wonder who's gonna win the which CD sells out first bet. Below is some comments I thought was interesting off of the 2dopeboyz comment box about this. Thank me later.

Carter 4 yo? Hmmm….this is interesting. It seems like Wayne is trying to get more music out before Drake hits the world with his debut album. Let’s hope it’s some quality music.

- Mike Dreams (2DB)

I doubt it will happen..if so..expect dopeness. Alot of the recent rebirth leaks were actually dope. Hope Carter IV wasnt rushed is gonna be like C1/C2/C3 Leaks.

- Jaywall (2DB)

Daamn, cash money is a machine and although i don’t like birdmans music he has built an empire and young money is about to do some big things. btw that song that played during the 1st video that said something about “you can take me out the ghettooo but…” sounded DOPE. looking forward to bootlegging birdmans album lol, that drake album is gonna be craazy. and im excited for C4/Rebirth and that Young Money Compliation should be interesting…

- Vancity (2DB)

Enjoy the Light 2:01:00 AM

This track is hot. Period. Apparently, there is a video somewhere on the wide web that I missed so I'll post that on Saturday cause I don't want to waste the beautiful artwork above these words. Thank me later.

Theophilus London's Enjoy the Sun (Produced by Machine Drum)

UPDATE: Click the jump for the video.

Kanye West's Glow In The Dark Book 10:55:00 PM

THIS IS THE PHOTO BOOK FROM THE GLOW IN DARK TOUR. NABIL CAPTURED THE EXPERIENCE LIKE CRAZY! WHEN I LOOK AT THE PHOTOS IT BRINGS ME RIGHT BACK TO THAT TIME! IT’S VERY EMOTIONAL FOR ME BECAUSE I DIDN’T WANT TO HAVE TO TOUR BUT MY PAIN BROUGHT MY GREATEST CREATION TO DATE. THANK YOU TO EVERYBODY WHO CAME TO THE SHOWS AND EXPERIENCED THIS MOMENT IN TIME WITH ME!
– Kanye West

I don't know about ya'll and how much ya'll hate Kanye by now but I heard the tour was FIRE! If I was rich enough to reach the price point ($50) then I would get it. Anyway, check out a couple pictures I uploaded from his site.

My Second Hometown 7:26:00 AM

I don't think I ever told you guys that Toronto is like my second home to me. I feel like Toronto is one place where I will always be excepted cause their open and always friendly. Anyway the picture you see above is some just from the good folks over at 1LOVET.O., great blog they got over there. You guys should check it out. Thank me later.

Somebody Lied 7:00:00 PM

Somebody Lied – King Reign feat Richie Hennessey produced by Rich Kidd

Spotted on "Legends League Blog"

I had a bad day but for some reason (personal ones), and I spotted this song while I was just making my way through the bookmark bar, going to different site. This song sort of expressed my day, like I was looking at my day in one way, but their is always two sides to a story. Story of my life.

Don't Play With Fire 6:38:00 PM

I thought I heard this song like 4 months ago... oh well, apparently this is a response The Hottest MC's in the Game list from from the horrible judges at MTV. I'm sorry but you have Gucci Mane on the list and not KiD CuDi!? MTV basically killed the game right there and then. Anyway, hop on the link and download before the link gets expired. Thank me later.

Lupe Fiasco's Fire

"I Want to Tell Stories That People Can Relate to..." 5:21:00 PM

“At the end of the day, one of the biggest things I’ve been toying with on Thank Me Later is that it’s kind of hard for me to come out and be like, ‘I’m still the underdog,’ ” Drake told Mixtape Daily. “I can’t rap about the same things [as I did] on So Far Gone, so it’s just really trying to tell the greatest story that’s never been told, which is the story of a rapper’s come-up, and tell it without being corny or over bragging or sounding like, ‘Feel sorry for me.’ It’s going to be a very interesting record because I’m really going to have to dig deep and tell stories that people can relate to. But it’s kind of hard, because my life is at a very different place now.

“I’m excited for next year, and I got some great records coming out with people too,” the #3 Hottest MC in the Game added. “I got little projects on the horizon that I’m doing just for the people, to give people the free music that I’ve been known to give. I’m just going to keep up with being Drake. That’s it.”

By “free music,” does Drake mean he’ll be doing another mixtape?

“Yep, definitely a possibility,” he said with a chuckle. “I’m working every day, and I know the requests. I get all the requests like, ‘Oh, we can’t wait to hear you and Jay spit together, and we need another mixtape.’ I mean, I listen to the people, and there’s just consistent requests that come my way almost every day or every other day. With that said, sometimes you have to listen to them and give them what they want. So, that’s my goal.’

I really don't know what to expect with this album to be honest. I like how with every mixtape he has gotten deeper and deeper and deeper with the emotion in his music. But, I do notice that when most people go mainstream... they tend to lose that feeling and emotion in their music. Some people still got it, in my opinion. Like... Jay-Z's "Reasonable Doubt", "The Blueprint", and especially "American Gangster". Maybe KiD CuDi's Debut "Man on the Moon: The End of Day." Or a clear example is how Lupe Fiasco went from his first album to his second Album "The Cool" which is very noticeably darker. Even Lil' Wayne's "I'm Me." But that's just what I am saying. Comment and Thank me later.

Flashin' Lights Lights Lights... 10:04:00 PM

When I started this blog about 7 months ago I was expecting it to be a blog I rarely updated like almost one post a month but now it's evolved into a place that people can look at for the latest in hip-hop news, old jams from back in the day, even discover artists that might become their new favorites. This is great and all but this time I want to make a blog/site that was more personal and how I can communicate with my followers better than just text. And what a better way than a "video diary." Ryan Leslie has one... Joe Budden has one, what about the creator of "that downtown kiid?" Anyway the link is HERE, and soon I'll be purchasing the domain so it won't be such a long thing to type. I will be posting every week on a certain day, since I post everyday on "that downtown kiid." Follow the new site & comment. My Lust for Life.

"When The Bigs Try to Get at Ya..." 8:52:00 PM

I was talking with my friend Addison today before our science class talking about dance like the Reject or the Jerk, and I just remembered I watched this music video yesterday. I especialy love the 00:26 mark where Snoop does that cruising thing, haha. Anyway, enjoy.

Good Times... 8:14:00 PM

Like iTunes shuffle is an amazing thing, as all you followers have noticed for the last like 5 posts, they have all been old music I used to listen to when I was like 9 or even 11. Well, anyway this was one of them and I thought this was worthy of posting since we all haven't heard from JT in a long time. Thank me later.

The Sunday Edition v.2 | Ryan Leslie 3:36:00 PM

For this week's Sunday Edition of that downtown kiid I chose to post Ryan Leslie's Self-titled album cause I just he is one of the greatest producers/R&B singers in our "new era" of music. You guys probably know that song "Addiction" by him and didn't know who it was produced by or who sung it. Well it was Ryan Leslie. I think he is also creative and gives me a burst of energy when he sings. But, one thing that has always struck me was his connection with his fans and how much he loves them. On this website ryanleslie.com he talks and thanks his fans, and has even a video diary of his life for us to watch and get to know him better. Anyway check out his bio below and tell me what ya'll think. Thank me later. Hit the jump for the bio.

"You Ever Been in Love Before?" 6:53:00 PM

I am so mad at myself for never posting this before. I Love this song. One of my favorite songs since I was 9 I think. I'm not gay but you got to know when to take it like a man. I mean plus this video got Lauren London. I mean if you hate the song at least admire the fact that Lil Wayne's Baby Mama is in this. That's just my perspective.

I'm On To The Next One 9:00:00 AM

Just felt like putting this up real quick before I head out to Harlem for the day. Enjoy and Thank me later.

Just a Reminder 10:57:00 PM

Just a reminder about "L.A.S.E.R.S." going to be released on December 15, 2009. Don't forget!

Background Info

"Fiasco was originally going to release his triple album, Lupe Fiasco's LupE.N.D. as his third and final record, but his contract with Atlantic Records prevented him from retiring with this agenda. He then postponed LupE.N.D. indefinitely and intended on releasing an album tentatively titled The Great American Rap Album in June 2009. Instead, the album was also postponed and he announced a new album was in the works, originally titled We Are Lasers and then changed to Lasers. Lasers is an acronym for "Love Always Shines Everytime Remember 2 Smile"."

-Wikipedia

COMPLEX Magazine Interview's Emile on the Making of KiD CuDi's Album 10:00:00 AM

Complex: For “Cudi Zone,” I remember Cudi saying he had the first verse done, and then eventually finished the second verse at a later time.

Emile: He had the verse forever and me and [Plain] Pat were like “’Cudi Zone,’ what’s up with it?” and Cudi would just blow it off. So me and Pat were just like, fuck man, this record is so dope but it went on so long that I started to wonder if this monster of a record was going to be on the shelf, just like if it was ever going to get finished. A long time went by, and he just wasn’t going to force it. Cudi doesn’t force his stuff when he works, it’s either going to happen or it’s not going to happen. Eventually one day, it was real nonchalant, months and months after we had this record and he was just like, “Oh yeah, I got the ‘Cudi Zone’ verse.” I almost didn’t believe him, I was like, word? Not only did he come in forever after we did the first verse but he did the second verse and it sounded like he did it the exact same day he did the first verse. The tone was cool, everything was cool about it. It was like OK, shit we’re done. Sweet.

Complex: Now how much of a time span went on between the first verse and the second?
Emile: Man…we did “Cudi Zone” and “Solo Dolo” I think back-to-back in like two days. It had to have been six months, I don’t know exactly. It was a while, I’m going to guess between four and six months.

To read the WHOLE article, Click Here, and for the article on his collaborations with Ratatat, Click Here. Dope article man. Seriously.

"So I'm Gonna Say Good Night to You..." 11:55:00 AM

I am really surprised I didn't do a post on Mos Def or at least something including him yet, and I don't really listen to his music but I love the way he does this hook on Kanye song "Good Night." Thank me later.