"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.