Just Blaze Explains What Happened To The Remix 8:09:00 PM

Wow, now I understand if looked at from a broader view, how the music buisness is artistically lacking cause buisness is slow but I still hate to hear that it affects the culture of rap and hip-hop in such a negative way including destroying the culture from the inside esp. because people want more plays on the radio to bump up VDS scores. All numbers now. I mean really the best remix I've heard in the 2000's is Fabo's (Fabolous) and Drake's "Throw It In Bag (Remix)" which I personally found it was 10 times better than the regular song with The-Dream. I really think someone should just seriously sit down with Just Blaze for a couple of hours and just interview him cause he always has something interestng to say.

On To The Next One 8:17:00 PM

Wow. Nokia is seriously on the next level with this. Can't wait for this if 2012 doesn't happen (don't hate). Anyways, comment and enjoy.

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.

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.

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

This Video's A Little "So Far Gone" 8:18:00 PM

I really don't know about this video. Like, I like that they had LeBron in it and everything but most of video felt confusing like Drake's verse in the video had multiple layers of him saying his verse on screen while flames where going straight up in the air. Or like Kanye's verse which had blaring sparks and flames flying everywhere in the background. I am not saying the video was horrible but I am saying it was so distracting you couldn't focus on the track. Anyway, what's your opinions?

We Must NEVER Forget! 5:00:00 PM

"Thats a french ass name, Yvonne!"

This is truly the best video on YouTube... cause their are lots and lots of videos on YouTube but this right here is classic. From the C to the C. This is also one of the really rare MadTV funny videos, like lets be honest here. Saturday Night Live must get 3 times the amount of viewers that MadTV gets. Well, anyway enjoy on of the funniest moments on TV & Internet streaming. By the way.. the guy is actually a girl acting as a girl in real life.

Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg Morning Celebration w/ Jay-z 6:34:00 PM

Jay-Z On the Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg Morning Show (PT.1)

Jay-Z talks Obama On the Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg Morning Show (PT.2)

Jay-Z talks about T-Pain and Him Dissing Him On the Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg Morning Show (PT. 3)

Intresting interview/party thing going on here, lots of this explained, anyways I'm gonna keep it short... Enjoy. Thank Me Later.

Interesting... 1:10:00 PM

To be honest I am actually really surprised that T-Pain out of all the other rappers or artists cause he is one of the most respected artists in the game. He has been in the studio with Jay numerous times, and now this? Shows character T... show bad character. Check out the article from illseed below. Thank me later.

Uh-OH. T-Pain is one of the hottest dudes out right now. Period. Jay-Z is also, but his new CD is definitely getting mixed results. Well, it seems that T-Pain smelled some blood in he water and decided to dis Jay-Z in Las Vegas at Club Rehab. He straight up said, "F**K, JAY-Z!" Damn! I can't believe it, but it seems like T-Pain has been brewing since that "DOA" song came out. The only thing is, he's a bit late with the dissing. Anyway, they are saying out of Vegas that T-Pain also said that Jay-Z's "career was dead," not Autotune. But, what happened next was pretty shocking. They said that T-Pain attempted to continue to DJ at the club and he got booed badly by the crowd. Then there was another DJ after him that continued to throw up the Roc sign and played Jay-Z songs for about 45 minutes straight. WOW. I'd love to see a battled with T-Pain and Jay. T can bust-a-rap...don't sleep. Oh yea, pause.

Hip-Hop, What Do You Want From Jay-Z? Editoral from AllHipHop 12:46:00 AM

Hip-Hop's memory is a bit like that dude out in The Bay - too short - so its time for a refresher course. You know, what scratch the refresher course, because you already know what it is, right? We know the music, the business, the awards, the accomplishments and the other frivolous stuff that we likely have tucked in the recesses of the mind.

Right?

So, what is up with all the hate directed towards Jay-Z? I don't mean hate as in jealously, because that’s something different. I don't mean hate as in skepticism of a rapper that is moving into the next phase of his career. I mean, straight up loathing like calling him an "Old A** N***a" or "Gray-Z" with malice. Now, if you hate, call it that, but if you do, its probably time to check yourself as a member of Hip-Hop.

In the year 2009, Jay-Z is one of a few that still represents a "its bigger than Hip-Hop" stance that we have to hold dear. The notion is we can do things bigger and better than is expected of us. I have to admit, I was one of the people that wanted to see Jay-Z go toe-to-toe with The Game. Why? For the sport of Hip-Hop, even though the root of the "beef" was as base and petty as it gets. For me, it was a bit selfish as I am sure it was for a number of people.

But, then I saw Jay-Z on Bill Maher's HBO show representing the culture (and promoting his new album) with intelligence and wit. Then, I saw him pushing the September 11 concert at Madison Square Garden, where he would be giving back to the still-grieving families. Strategically from a Hip-Hop standpoint, it’s challenging to properly engage with a battle cat like Game and have a relationship with the president of the United States. And then there is this new album - Blueprint 3.

I've heard it.

I like it a lot. There are certain songs that are perfect and others that are not-so-perfect. But, what got me was that the album was a departure from the norm and it exuded growth from an individual that has actually grown as a person so many years. He once sold drugs. Jay's made his money. He found his wife. He's got his team, his friends, his associates. Hey, I admit, I'd love to hear a Blueprint 4 with only Just Blaze, Kanye and Preemo, but that's not likely to happen. BP3 does not mean recreate BP1.

Jay-Z's doing what artists - key word artists - are supposed to do. Evolve. Isn't that what we are supposed to do as human beings, move onward and upward? The album's got gems on it too even though upon first listen, you may miss them or mistake them for something else like raw arrogance. I'll admit, after the first listen, I got up from my computer and took a 30-minute drive. I came back and listened again and I've been listening ever since.

Lets continue on with the notion of growth and the idea of that Jay-Z’s success being bigger than Hip-Hop. It is interesting that a number of newer artists are represented on Jay's album and I would venture to say that Kanye West and Alicia Keys are the youngest people on Blueprint 3. None of these guys, save Drake, has seen any meteoric success yet and the verdict is still out on Drake from a commercial/mainstream viability level. Jay's success is J. Cole's success is Kid Cudi's success is Drake's success is Hip-Hop's success.

Jay-Z's an older artist for sure, but don't thing one second that his success doesn't represent the viability of Hip-Hop has a whole. Sorry to say, but Slaughterhouse sold a paltry 18,000 records and that was a damn good album from four of the best emcees in the game. “We” didn't run out and support it even though we pretended we did on the Internet. I did and I will support BP3 too.

It is high time Hip-Hop decide what it wants to do. Do you want to live or do you want to die? Do you want to hoist up your stars or do you want to drag them down like literal crabs in a barrel. It’s bad enough that the mainstream has continually doubted Hip-Hop since its inception and we have defined the odds every step of the way. Why are we doing it to ourselves now? I never heard of a young rockers like Blink 182 attempt to tear U2 a new one just because they came out in the 80's. I don't see Britney Spears messing with Madonna’s life and Madonna's over 50...still doing it. Jay-Z, at his worst, is still a better artist that 99.99% of all rappers in existence. Come on, son.

Jay-Z had a song from the Blueprint 2 that said, "I'll show you how to do this, son." I believe he's doing it now, but I question strongly whether a Hip-Hop Nation that could benefit from this example is actually watching what he's showing. I advise the young and the old to pay closer attention and make the distinction between hate and criticism.

Before I finish, ask yourself: What do you want from Jay-Z? You want something, that is clear. I just can’t determine what it is.

I have to Agree with this guy... like Jay is basically one of the greatest rappers ever, and as this "New Era of rappers comes up you got to be smart and respect your elders. Like he said, we all think that "Slaughterhouse" is dope, but when the album actually came out in stores... it sold 18,000 about 1/6 of what Jay sells when he releases a new album, and now everyone wants to call Jay an "Old A** N***a"? Really people? Anyway, that's just my opinion... thank me later.

BK's Late Night Menu 9:31:00 PM

"Don't go to bed before the KING"

I just find this as one of the best commercials ever. That would freak me out so much if that happened to me. LOL. Thank me later.

AllHipHop's Blueprint 3 Review 11:46:00 AM

AllHipHop's interesting (and to be honest sort of expected) review of Jay-Z's higly anticipated 'Blueprint 3.'

Shawn Carter is a complicated man. Like many of us, he is composed of various and at times conflicting influences since his humble beginnings in Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects. But unlike us, Jay-Z for the past decade-plus has been expected to carry the torch for the eclectic, global melting pot that is Hip-hop culture. He met the challenge at the dawn of this decade courtesy of the inaugural Blueprint, which laid a sonic design for producers, and lyrically solidified Jay as one of the great emcees of all time.

But as the first decade of the new millennium closes, Marcy’s beloved son finds himself at an artistic crossroads, prompted both by high-profile missteps (Kingdom Come, Blueprint 2) and successes (The Black Album, American Gangster). The recent criticisms have been heated from fellow artists (ie. Game) and fans alike, arguing the mogul is no longer worthy of being Hip-Hop’s vanguard. Has Jay-Z regressed from trendsetter to trend follower? With those naysayers as fuel, Jay-Z attempts to construct another outline for Hip-Hop’s future in Blueprint 3 (Def Jam).

Before Jay pontificates on the future, he plainly lays out past grievances over the pulsing synth arrangements of “What We Talkin’ About.” Targets are laid on past music (Dame, Jaz-O) and street (DeHaven, Calvin Klein) associates who are framed as individuals who stumbled from personal fiscal mistakes, or incorporating a handout/welfare mentality (“Grown men/Want me to sit them on my lap/But I don’t have a beard/And Santa Claus ain’t black”). To fans and artists, Jay references Hip-Hop’s success in Obama’s historic presidential run as an awakening to eliminate embarrassing Youtube videos and senseless violent feuds from the culture (“You can come with me to the White house/Get your suit up/You stuck on hardcore/I chuck the deuce up”).

On “Thank You,” Kanye West and No ID switch gears by providing Jay with a lush, orchestral sample of Brazilian artist Marcos Valle. With flamboyant horns in tow, Jay plays innocent straight man while deconstructing anonymous emcee rivals. Although no one is named, the Brooklynite frames them as fanatics with the zeal of suicide bomber, and in the end artistically destroy themselves (“I was gonna 9/11 them/But didn’t need the help/And they did a good job/Them boys are talented as hell!”).

Fans seeking the feel of the original Blueprint soul samples can experience that same vibe on “Empire State of Mind.” With a boisterous but fitting Alicia Keys chorus, Shawn Carter encapsulates his love for NYC and incorporates name drops of everyone from Afrika Bambaatta to Bob Marley. The chemistry then extends to Young Jeezy on “Real As It Gets.” Although the Inkredibles’ production is undeniably tailored to Jeezy, Jay has no issues making the track his own by complimenting his younger colleague’s refrain duties with his trademark wit.



Unfortunately, the LP’s second half is not as cohesive and in some cases stumbles badly. The issues stem not from Jay-Z himself, but some questionable production choices and guest appearances. “Off That” falls flat because of Timbo’s unimaginative production, and a complete waste of Drake who simply delivers a forgettable, by the numbers chorus. Things don’t improve much on “Venus vs. Mars.” Jay retains the listener’s interest with a couplet-centered flow filled with rich allusions of everything from “Ether” to Star Wars’ C-3PO, but Timbaland’s production and arrangements leave you feeling this was better served for a Roc Nation mixtape.

Kanye West, who up until now was delivering some of BP 3’s best work, slips on “Hate.” Previously, West had tailored his production to Jay strengths, but here the Chicago star supplies a track that could have been an 808s & Heartbreak’s throwaway, or even worse “Drunk and Hot Girls Part 2.” Jigga gives it his best shot, even alternating vocal pitches to match the rhythm’s dirge pace and distorted vocal sample. Still, nothing can save this offering.

It’s well known that Jay-Z has been very concerned with his place among the greats since the new millennium. But another “career-recap” with “Reminder” screams overkill on several levels. Not only has it already been done better on previous albums (see Black Album, Blueprint), but the annoying, Autotune leaning chorus ironically titters close to the same formulaic music Jay vowed to eliminate on “Death of Autotune.”

With that said, there are several bright spots over the second half. Kid Cudi is another young gun reduced to chorus duties, but his vocals accentuate Kanye’s melodic, violin-centered sample loop. Jay works seamlessly with the beat, skewering crying artists who ridiculous claim he’s holding them back, and even takes a light-hearted moment to address cracks on his appearances mostly seen on message boards (“Oh they call me a camel/But I mastered the drought/What the f**k I’m animal/Half man, half mammal/My sign is a Sag/This is just what I plan to do/Oh don’t be mad”).

The Neptunes come through on “So Ambitious,” supplying Jay-Z with a jazzy, bass-heavy track reminiscent of Outkast’s Organized Noise production. Long-time fans will recognize Jay utilizing a flow similiar to his classic “In My Lifetime” single. Pharrell’s crooning doesn’t interfere, and instead listing his achievements to prove his greatness, he details his life experiences which clearly paints the same picture but without pretentiousness.

“Forever Young” closes the LP on a positive note, recapturing the vibe heard on “Beach Chair” and displaying Jay reflecting on the universal qualities of music. With all the recent digs at his age, he intuitively knows the fountain of youth is not from infantizing his music, but by creating timeless compositions that will transcend generations.

Artists with the talent of Jay-Z will always suffer from unrealistic expectations. Solid and good albums are unacceptable. Unless a classic is delivered every time, some fans will scream failure. Of course, attaching the Blueprint name to this project can do that, but on this album Jay-Z does show growth, and more importantly ambition. It’s not jaw-dropping like the first Blueprint or as succinct as the Black Album, but it’s not all over the place like BP2 and takes more risks the “safe” lane that was American Gangster (Jay can spin street hustler tales in his sleep).

Does Jay-Z need to retire? Absolutely not, and it’s ridiculous to even suggest. Blueprint 3 shows he has more to offer as an artist, and those without unbridled hate will continue to attentively follow his already legendary musical journey.

FINAL RATING: 6.5 out of 10 stars.

To be honest I really was expecting this to be the rating cause half of the album has leaked and the music just didn't seem like his best effort. I feel that Jay-Z did play the safe zone for this album. Additionally, I am actually really mad that Timbaland's beats got panned this album, I feel that he is just gettin' lazy these days. Well what do ya'll think? Comment... thank me later.

On A Mindblowing Level... 5:10:00 AM

Yo son... like I don't know what but this guy must of been on crack been he made this video. his hands are moving so fast my eyes went it the back of my head at least twice tryna' look for his hands. Lol. Well anyway this is DJ HOPSKA testing out the "Serato ITCH NS7." I know sounds magical. Thank me later bio-tches.

Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein Tribute 11:50:00 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — DJ AM, the sought-after disc jockey who became a celebrity in his own right with high-profile romances and a glamorous lifestyle, was found dead Friday at his apartment, which had drug paraphernalia in it, a law enforcement official said.

Paramedics had to break down the door to his Manhattan apartment before they found his body at about 5:20 p.m., the official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because family hadn’t been notified. There was no evidence of foul play, the official said.

Man this summer is seriously becoming a graveyard for Music & all-around celebrities. Micheal Jackson, Billy Mays, Farrah Fawcett, Edward Kennedy and now DJ AM... *sigh*. It’s sad to see this man get another chance at life only to have it taken away just under a year later. From the plane crash to the recovery. From the drug overdose reports to his last Twitter message. R.I.P. Adams Goldstein.

Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon: The End of Day (Artwork & Tracklist) 4:42:00 AM

Kid Cudi's artwork for his first album "Man on the Moon: The End of Day."

ACT 1 - THE END OF DAY
1. In My Dreams (Cudder Anthem)
2. Soundtrack 2 My Life
3. Simple As…

ACT 2 - RISE OF THE NIGHT TERRORS
4. Solo Dolo (nightmare)
5. Heart of A Lion (KiD CuDi Theme Music)
6. My World f. Billy Cravens

ACT 3 - TAKING A TRIP
7. Day N Nite (nightmare)
8. Sky Might Fall
9. Enter Galactic (Love Connection Part 1)

ACT 4 - STUCK
10. Alive (nightmare) f. RATATAT
11. CuDi Zone
12. Make Her Say f. Kanye West & Common
13. Pursuit of Happiness (nightmare) f. MGMT & RATATAT

ACT 5 - A NEW BEGINNING
14. Hyyerr f. Chip Tha Rapper
15. Up Up & Away (The Wake & Bake Song)

Ryan Leslie & Rick Ross produce Maybachs & Diamonds 12:43:00 PM

I mean the song is going to ride smooth, I know that for sure... but Rick Ross on a track like this is going to be ok... I mean usually he's good with tracks like these, hence Maybach Music 1 & 2 both had really smooth beats, but in this case the subject matter is girls. And on his Deeper Than Rap album I heard him talking about.. well you know where I am going. Anyway, if he raps well, the song is going to do well bottom line.

Can I Kick It.... or Kit Kat It? 2:01:00 PM

Can't go anywhere without a Kit Kat bar? Well now fortunatley for you, you can carry is on three of your fingers for 24 hours... and here's the catch... it won't melt! Haha, this is really cool lookin' though, like show up lookin' pretty fresh with a gold kitkat bar on your fingers, wow, haha.

Lil Wayne hits the Courtroom 4:32:00 PM

Apparently, Lil Wayne is going to court because in January, when Wayne was arrested in Yuma near a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint. Police reports note the officers found cocaine, Ecstasy and a hand gun in his car. Ouch. I have two words for Lil Wayne on this one... good luck. It's funny how they still have hope for this guy... check out more on the Dwayne's case below, and for those whose who don't know Dwayne is Lil Wayne's first name.

James Tilson is Wayne's attorney, and he is hoping to help his client out by questioning the training of the drug sniffing dog that helped search the car.

Border officials have not turned in training records for the dog and Tilson says it's vital to the case.

"If the dog is not reliable, then that puts the entire probable cause for the stop into question," he said, in an Associated Press report.

Tilson is also hoping to see something in video cameras that may have taped the arrest. The judge has issued another court date, August 11, for this matter. Wayne has pleaded not guilty to all charges. This follows another drug bust charge. In March, a judge dismissed similar charges that came from 2006.

I don't know... he might win the case all cause he is a rapper... it's happened in the past.

“Cuz we got curls, and she got curls too.” 3:50:00 PM

If you just watched this then your probably wondering... WTF just happened? I know I had the same reaction. They actually paid the for this video to get made... just hilarious, stuff like this makes me even love the internet even more. This is sort of a remix of Young Money Entertainment's song Every Girl featuring, yours truly... Drake. Enjoy.

Hammer Pants... Dance? 8:39:00 PM

As soon as I saw this I thought of what MC Hammer would say... he made this. In fact, this was a promo commercial for his new show on A&E called Hammertime. But the REALLY funny part is that in this store in LA, they only sells skinny jeans and… well, just take a look. Spotted at 2dopeboyz. 0:44 is a winner!