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August 2009 Update

2009-08-08T19:28:00.003-04:00

To the readers:

It's been about 8 months since I last blogged on here, but I am proud to say that I am back. I'm going to be switching things up a little, expanding the range of the blog, including a new weekly guide to my favorite music called Breeze Weekly, as well as more music, videos, and other media. I hope that I can make this site your one stop for music, so get on board and tell all of your friends. I'm back, baby!

Breeze

Asher Roth Update

2008-11-11T17:29:00.001-05:00

I found the full video of him freestyling over "Mr. Me Too". This is really dope, if you have any doubts about Asher, this will most likely make you a believer.

Asher Roth on Carson Daly

2008-11-11T17:26:00.002-05:00

Asher Roth has really been building up momentum and credibility in the online hip-hop community, and my guess is that as soon as he drops an album he will be a mainstream success. Here's a video of him being praised on Carson Daly's show Last Call.

New Kanye Freestyle

2008-11-11T17:22:00.003-05:00

Kanye was out in Singapore about a week ago, and after performing his verse from Young Jeezy's "Put On", Kanye went into a long freestyle, letting us know that Kanye's still got it. As much as I like some of what I've heard on 808's & Heartbreak, it would be lie to say this freestyle doesn't make me crave some more rapping then what we'll be getting. Regardless, enjoy the video. Kanye always knows how to move a crowd.

Ludacris/Lil Wayne collabo- "Last of a Dying Breed"

2008-10-25T09:40:00.005-04:00

Sorry for the hiatus- but I'm back. Resume your daily views and keep finding the newest music, news, politics, videos, and everything right here.

This Luda track off of Theater of the Mind is maybe my favorite ever Luda song. Lil Wayne's verse is incredible, and the swagger and intensity here is great.

Last of a Dying Breed

New A.P.T.- Kick Bush video

2008-08-12T23:53:00.003-04:00

My man A.P.T. over at http://aptsongs.wordpress.com/ has just put out a video for his song "Kick Bush", a remix to Lupe's "Kick, Push"... and it is another very clever and witty track. Keep on the lookout for this guy, and I will keep posting videos as he stays in contact.

New Game/ Just Blaze

2008-08-08T11:30:00.002-04:00

There's a new song that has surfaced produced by Just Blaze that is a banger, yet it did not make the album's final cut. It's a pretty dope track, so if this is a leftover L.A.X. must be really dope.

Superman

New Luda/T.I.

2008-08-08T11:27:00.002-04:00

Two of Atlanta's finest, Ludacris & T.I. have squashed their beef and recorded a song to be released on Luda's forthcoming LP Theater of the Mind and it is a banger, as would be expected. DJ Toomp killed it behind the boards.

Wish You Would

Jockin' Jay-Z

2008-08-07T17:14:00.004-04:00

During Kanye's performance the other night at Madison Square Garden he debuted a new Jay-Z track that he produced that is possibly from a Blueprint 3 album that is questionably in the works. Kanye's production is on-point and Jay sounds great. He keeps rapping hard he'll make up for Kingdom Come.

Whatever You Like video

2008-08-07T16:54:00.001-04:00

This song has been playing on my iPod all day. This is one hell of a summer song... and now here's the video. I expect this to shoot up the charts just like "Lollipop" did.

Asher Roth's first single

2008-08-04T00:08:00.004-04:00

To all my readers- this morning at 12:05 AM boybillions.com posted this new Ash Roth track entitled "I Love College", and after listening to it myself it is now going to be available to all my readers at 12:08 AM. Now that's a committed blogger! I got work early tomorrow so I'm about to be out but this is a great feel-good joint about the college experience many of us love. Check out the track.

I Love College

Game/Weezy "My Life" Video Shoot

2008-08-03T10:56:00.002-04:00

Forget what I said about it possibly not making the album, "My Life" is the confirmed second single (I guess "Dope Boys" was more of a street single although they made a video). Here's a video of Game and Wayne out on set in East L.A. filming what looks to be a pretty grimy video complete with shootouts and graveyards. So much for a summer anthem. Regardless the song is hot and I'm feelin' Game's flow. I don't see this being big on the charts though.

Weekly Music Guide: August 3-10

2008-08-03T09:27:00.002-04:00

Got work pretty soon so this is just to get the lists out, but expect all of the links to be up by the end of the night. Also, remember that the top 10 songs will be linked upon request. You can do this by leaving a comment on the post, using the chat box, or e-mailing me at jwbunc25@gmail.com. You can use that e-mail at any time to send me songs or anything or to request something larger. On to the guide:

Close calls:

Ludacris- What Them Girls Like ft. Chris Brown & Sean Garrett (see earlier post for link/review)

The Game- My Life ft. Lil Wayne

I didn't post this link when I got it a few days ago, so I'll take a minute to review. This is a very introspective track by Game who stated that all the songs on his album were "universal summer songs", so maybe this won't be on the album? I actually am really feeling this track. Contrary to most people's views when Game is emotional he sounds most sincere. I'm not really going for all the Westside gangsta rap. To be honest the depressed Dr. Dre-tribute "Doctor's Advocate" was one of my favorite songs off his last album of the same name. Weezy can't get off that autotune, but actually he really fits the mood on the song. Game's lyrics are on-point, and if you fall to deep into the mood you're missing something important that he's saying. The one controversy with the song is that in the first version that leaked to the internet Game's 2nd verse contained these lines: "You see them 24's spinnin? I earned them// And all the pictures of me and Em, I burned them// So there ain't no proof that I ever walked through 8 Mile// And since there ain't no Proof, I never walked through 8 Mile". First off, why is he taking shots at Em? Now, the real question is why did he change those lines for the CDQ version that I'm giving y'all today. He's filled up those lines with some filler and the line "and fuck Jesse Jackson cause it ain't about race now". Maybe we'll hear more about this in the future. If you're interested in hearing the early version, check it out here.

Asher Roth- A Milli (see earlier post for link and review) Oh, and I'm now an even bigger fan after learning that Ash Roth is reppin' West Chester, PA- that's right up my alley.

Now what you've been waiting for: THE TOP 10:

10. David Banner- Shawty Say ft. David Banner

9. Nas- We Make The World Go Round ft. Chris Brown & The Game

8. Lloyd- I Need Love ft. The-Dream

7. R. Kelly- Skin

6. T.I.- Swing Ya Rag ft. Swizz Beatz

5. Akon- Clap Again

4. Bow Wow- Big Bank Take Lil Bank ft. Swizz Beatz

3. Chris Brown- Electric Guitar

2. Nas- Black President

1. Ne-Yo- Miss Independent

That's right, Ne-Yo is this week's #1! That song is undeniable.

Weekly Downloads:

The Game- L.A.X. leaks? I haven't checked this yet, so if anyone checks it out let me know if its the real thing. The download link can be found here.

A.P.T. Presents: The Obama Mixtape

This is a MUST download! The homie APT is incredibly talented and funny, and this is a great mixtape for any Obama fan. I've been bumpin' the "A Millie" remix that he did "Obama, Obama" for awhile now- and he's now got a video so check this out and if you're feelin' it make sure you support him and download the mixtape. Also check out his myspace and his website where he posts a new song weekly.

JD's Celebrity Basketball Game

2008-08-03T08:23:00.002-04:00

Jermaine Dupri recently held a celebrity basketball game in Atlanta, with his So So Def family going against Nelly's Derrty Ent. crew. Kevin Hart is always a laugh.

Nas on the Colbert Report

2008-08-03T00:13:00.005-04:00

This is a little late, but an interesting and inspiring video. I have really been appreciating the efforts of highly respected members of the hip-hop community speaking out against McCain and for Obama, and at the front of this is Nas. The more that rappers like him merge gaps between the black community and white liberals the stronger and smoother Obama's support will flow. John Legend also appeared on the show during the Spring, and both guests have really influenced the public. This was very uplifting to see. The embed's not working, so just follow the link. Oh, and if you're not familiar, Stephen Colbert is a very sarcastic person. Don't get it confused. lol.

Video

Luda is back!

2008-08-02T23:50:00.005-04:00

That's right y'all, the self-proclaimed "King of the South" Ludacris is back with the first single from his upcoming album Theater of the Mind, "What Them Girls Like" ft. Chris Brown & Sean Garrett. The Darkchild production is catchy and definitely radio ready, and Luda showcases his great charisma all over the beat. Call it "Money Maker" 2.0. The Chris Breezy chorus sure doesn't help his chances of this being a major hit. Look for this to be climbing the charts in no time.

I Know What Them Girls Like

ASHer Roth

2008-07-31T19:50:00.003-04:00

This dude Asher Roth is sick, I can't even lie... and I don't think anybody who's staying on top of hip-hop right now can overlook him. He claims that he is the "Burbs' first person to murder a verse", and he has done just that on just about every track I've heard from him thus far. So... for all of you who are not yet familiar, you better get familiar, cause this college kid is gonna take the game by storm.

First up is "A Millie", which just about everybody has gotten on, so I'm not suprised that Ash followed. If not my favorite remix, this one is up there and a must download.

Next up is his internet-acclaimed The Greenhouse Effect mixtape hosted by Don Cannon & DJ Drama. This is one of the best mixtapes I've heard this year. This mixtape puts him up there with Ya Boy on my list of favorite mixtape artists. And that's what I feel Ash will be... I haven't heard the expected single "College Kid" that he is promising us in the fall, but I feel his style is more meant for the mixtapes. So take this one for what is it- a college kid who loves music making some feel good tracks and ripping a handful of beats.

The Greenhouse Effect mixtape

Stay tuned for more Ash updates, and I'll put the "Roth Boys" video up later tonight.

Keep it locked.

Jay-Z puts on for his city too...

2008-07-31T18:06:00.004-04:00

That's right, Kanye's been X'd, and his "big brother" takes his spot with yet another killer guest verse from Hov. Jeezy sounds better on the remix, and Jay adds a new flavor. Although I'm a big Kanye fan, I was pretty sick of all that autotune filling up my ears. Shouts to Low.

Put On Remix ft. Jay-Z CDQ

Oh by the way, that Bow Wow/Swizz track is a killer. I've had it playing all day. Look out for Pedigree this summer!

Bad girls

2008-07-30T13:06:00.002-04:00

Danity Kane and Missy Elliot's new track, the Danja-produced "Bad Girl" is the newest single off of Welcome to the Dollhouse, and the girls have gone with a very sexual video. Nothing wrong by me.

Got Money! And you know it!

2008-07-30T13:00:00.003-04:00

Lil Wayne & T-Pain's (T-Wayne?) new single "Got Money" is tearing up the radio out here in Philly, and as the declared third single, the video has recently surfaced. This is a big track, one of the catchiest and radio-friendly songs on a commercially-driven Tha Carter III.

Weekly Music Guide Update

2008-07-30T12:55:00.001-04:00

As you can see with Friday's WMG post- I am having trouble with zshares. Many links that I open are being closed, and so I ask that with all the trouble posting the links puts me through to look up the songs on my list yourself, and if you want the zshares of the songs contact me. I will continue to post my WMG every week and the album downloads and close calls with always contain links, however links to zshares of "top 10" songs will be available only upon request.

Thanks, and keep it locked.

New Bow Wow

2008-07-30T12:18:00.002-04:00

It's been a long week. Sorry I haven't got at y'all in a minute. Thanks to Low I've got a new joint off Bow's upcoming album for you, and it is one hell off a banger. Swizz keeps coming with beats that keep your head rockin', and Bow switches up the flow on this one.

Big Bank Take Lil Bank

Weekly Music Guide: The Top 10

2008-07-25T09:58:00.003-04:00

Let me introduce you all to a new tradition that I've been wanting to start up for a while now. As your blogger I am using bias when posting, because I generally am posting music that I like myself. If you keep coming back, one of the reasons is probably because you too like the same music. So, in an effort to give you more of my favorite music, I'm starting a weekly music guide including my top 10 played songs of the week, 3 close calls, and any new albums or mixtapes that you should check out- complete with zshares, videos, and full album/mixtape downloads. You're not gonna want to miss this. My goal is to post one every Friday so that you can go home for the weekend and pick up all your new music for the week.

Week 1- July 25- 31:

Close Calls:

Ne-Yo- Miss Independent

Nas- Sly Fox

Murphy Lee- My Shoes ft. Kanjia

The Top 10:

10. Nas- We Make The World Go Round ft. The Game & Chris Brown

9. Keri Hilson- Energy

8. Chris Brown- Electric Guitar

7. R. Kelly- Playas Get Lonely

6. Nas- Black President

5. T.I.- Swing Ya Rag ft. Swizz Beatz

4. John Legend- Green Light ft. Andre 3000

3. Usher- What's A Man To Do

2. T.I.- Whatever You Like

1. Gym Class Heroes- Cookie Jar ft. The-Dream

This Week's Best:

David Banner- The Greatest Story Ever Told (Part 1) (Part 2)

Kid Cudi- A Kid Named Cudi mixtape

Stay tuned for next week.

New Lloyd/Polow- Party All Over Your Body

2008-07-23T21:48:00.003-04:00

A new banger from Lloyd has surfaced thanks to Urban Music- the Polow da Don produced "Party All Over Your Body". Lloyd's new album is looking real good so far. Check it out below.

Party All Over Your Body

Estelle and Travis McCoy at the Puma Store

2008-07-21T10:06:00.003-04:00

Estelle performs "1980" and Travis freestyles over Kanye's "Flashing Lights". Estelle is expected to appear on GCH's new album The Quilt.

Bonus:

GCH performing "Blinded by the Sun" off The Quilt on Warped

Tour.

Put that "Body on Me"

2008-07-19T19:30:00.003-04:00

The official video is here for Nelly & Ashanti's new single "Body On Me" also featuring Akon. The track is slated to appear both on Ashanti and Nelly's forthcoming albums. The song was produced by Akon.

Props to Binside TV for this one.

Buy "Untitled"// Fox News vs. Obama

2008-07-19T19:13:00.005-04:00

Nas' new album "Untitled" is probably his best album of the new millenium. "Queens Get The Money", "Sly Fox", "Hero", "Fried Chicken" and the bonus track "Black President" sampling 2Pac are the biggest highlights for me, but I really feel that there is no filler on here.

*UPDATE: Because "Black President" is a bonus track I'm not sure if it is included in the rapidshare file. In that case, here it is as a zshare.

I hope all of you Nas fans support him and go get his album, but if you are on the edge about whether to buy it here is the rapidshare, but please... if you like it go out and support.

Also, here is the recently released video for "Sly Fox"- one of my favorite songs on the album. Pay attention to what he's saying... especially in the heat of the approaching election what he's saying is extremely relevant. You cannot turn on Fox News right now without hearing an Obama bashing and it needs to be stopped.

Also, I have included a video made by Robert Greenwald about

Fox's attacks on Obama. Please watch and spead the word.

Update on "The Quilt" straight from Travie

2008-07-19T18:56:00.006-04:00

I just checked Travis' blog and saw that he had posted a response to the Billboard review. Here's what he had to say:

So apparently, BILLBOARD, one of the most prominent music publications in the industry has “Reviewed” or record. I was delighted by the “right over your head” aspect of the entire “review”. I like to let our albums be somewhat of a “choose your own adventure” listen but seriously, The theme of the record is not infidelity, With the exception of “Cookie Jar”, “Coming Clean” may be a little misleading, It’s actually about me having an affair with music, do these people “really listen to music or do they just skim through it”??? At any rate, Warped tour has been amazing, I finally got Michealangelo running like a champ, stooooked. Big up to my homies at WARBUX for coming through and tuning my baby up! I had a blast in Winsdsor last night, made some really great friends and got karate chopped by a woman at a chinese joint for being out of line, it was rather cute. DETROIT WAS BANANAS, BEST SHOW BY FAR!! We have so much love for DETROIT ROCK CITY!!! Damn, i felt invincible after that set. Listened to The Gin Blossoms in a drunken stupor, dejesus wasn’t too into that, But you can deny that fucking band. Hit after Hit. “Until it hear it from you”, COME THE FUCK ON!!! My new jam is the new John Legend and Andre 3K JOINT, SHEEESH, shit puts me in the greatest mood, looking forward to hangin with K-OS and Drake today in the T-Dot. Toronto’s such a great fucking place, i may live hear someday, just a thought……….

Check out Travis' blog here for more updates as GCH's music continues to drop.

New Ya Boy & Dr. Dre

2008-07-19T18:42:00.005-04:00

Ya Boy has always been one of my favorite underground artists. His freestyles are really dope and he can just go on and on. Now he has linked up with Dr. Dre for a new track, confirming rumors that he may be in talks with Aftermath. Regardless, Ya Boy is one of the best in the underground right now and this is yet another banger.

They Know Me

Also check out his most recent mixtape I'm Bout to Murdah This Shit! The title track is a 5-minute freestyle and one of my favorite freestyles of all time. Too many highlights to name.

"That's why these hoes put Ya Boy on they hitlist//Swag like a motherfucker I'm the new Slick Rick".

To download the mixtape click here.

Password: www.maxalbums.com

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Also, this song is pretty old now, but if your not into the freestyle vibe check this Cool & Dre-produced track that is slated to be his first single whenever he releases a full album.

Holla At Ya Boy ft. Cool & Dre

Danity Kane looking good

2008-07-19T18:27:00.006-04:00

Danity Kane, whose new album Welcome to the Dollhouse debuted at #1 last week, finished up a tour promoting their new album with their last stop at Wiltern in Los Angeles last month. I just came across this video of their performance, and I gotta say they are looking really good. The video is about 15 minutes and includes clips of about 5 different songs- be sure to check out their performances of "Right Now" and especially "Ecstasy", both which include special guests on stage with the girls. Damn Aubrey is fine.

They have also just shot the video for their new single "Bad Girl", featuring Missy Elliot and produced by Danja, which is

expected to be a very hot video. Find the full story here.

Here is a clip of the video:

Miss Independent

2008-07-19T18:10:00.003-04:00

While his Stargate-produced lead single "Closer" continues to clime the charts (#17 on Billboard 100 after #27 last week), Ne-Yo prepares his second single "Miss Independent" to hit the airwaves on August 7th. While not as instantly infectious as his first single, his new song shows radio potential and is growing on me the more I listen to it.

Year of the Gentleman is slated to hit stores August 5th, and reflects Ne-Yo's desire to show the more mature side of R&B. With guest appearances from Jay-Z, Rihanna, T.I., Nas, Patrick Stump, Lil Wayne, and Leona Lewis- and production from the likes of Stargate, Tricky Stewart, Kanye West, Timbaland, and J.R. Rotem- Ne-Yo is on track to deliver a very strong album among a current R&B climate centered around ringtones and Autotune.

Miss Independent

10 Best Beats of All Time?

2008-07-19T17:55:00.003-04:00

So I just spotted a blog that Scratch did over at XXL, picking his top 10 favorite beats of all time, and giving a short explanation of his picks. Here's his list- feel free to comment on his or post your own. I'll try to get mine together in the next few days...

10) “Wrong Side Of The Tracks”- The Artifacts produced by T-Ray- the rolling bassline, the persistent drum hits, the sax samples…. this was a beat made strictly for the backpackers, and it worked.

9) “Come Clean”- Jeru the Damaja produced by DJ Premier- can’t front, first time I heard this I didn’t like it. We all thought Premier sampled some drops of water, low and behold it was a straight loop off a Shelly Manne record, go figure.

8) “T.R.O.Y.”- Pete Rock and CL Smooth produced by Pete Rock- Soul Brother #1 lifts a portion of Tom Scott’s “Today” (among other samples) to create the only sentimental rap record in the history of hip-hop that can literally shut a club down at 2am.

7) “Diary Of A Madman”- Gravediggaz produced by RNS- the main loop andbreakdown both come from Johnny Mathis records, go figure. I remember literally tuning in to HOT97 every night for a week straight just so I could tape the song off the “Hot 5 at 9.” The beat was both eerie and spooky, but it still had that hip-hop bounce to it. It was horrorcore at its finest.

6) “Hand On The Pump”- Cypress Hill produced by DJ Muggs- when I heard “Duke Of Earl” chopped up, it was a purely a “wtf?” moment… I could only nod my head.

5) “Da Rockwilder”- Method Man and Redman produced by Rocwilder- this track came out at a time when Swizz Beats was literally ruling the radio with synth-infused tracks. Rocwilder took that sound, gave it more melody and a more straightforward hip-hop drum beat, and Redman came with the Cypress Hill redux (see above), and a classic was born.

4) “T.O.N.Y.”- Capone N Noreaga produced Nasheim Myrick- this could be quite possibly the hardest hip-hop beat ever made. Slow and brooding, it creeps along while that deep 808 just keeps banging down low. The way this track is arranged, how the main vocal sample keeps dropping out and coming back in, keeps it interesting for the whole song.

3) “Whoah”- Black Rob produced by Buckwild- this beat was unique because at the time a) nobody was really making hard records and b) It’s a song that still plays in the club, but if you really listen closely, there’s a lot of things going on in the beat itself- the violin melody, the breakdown at the end of every 4-8 bars or so, the bassline. It’s very musical, but still knocks.

2) “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See”- Busta Rhymes produced byShamello- the flip of Seals and Croft’s “Sweet Green Fields” was deceptively simple, but when you really listen to the original sample and the Busta track, you can hear some different percussion elements, particularly the shaker, that make the beat swing more like a hip-hop record.

1) “Protect Ya Neck”- Wu-Tang Clan produced by The Rza- there are so many elements to this track that I don’t even know what was sampled and what was played out on a keyboard. There’s the drum loop, the bass line loop, the piano that comes in sporadically, the weird stringy sound that drops in and out, and tons of other sounds. I think that’s what makes the track incredible, the fact that it keeps changing as the the voices you hear on the track change- the arrangement is very dynamic.

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Scratch also went on to list his honorable mentions. You can find the whole article here.

Ciara is back...

2008-07-19T17:45:00.005-04:00

That's right, Ciara is back with the lead single from her forthcoming album Fantasy Ride, entitled "High Price" featuring Ludacris and production from Tricky Stewart (Umbrella, Bed, Touch My Body, Moving Mountains). Luda kills this one and Ciara brings a different singing style, showing a lot more vocal range with her high-pitched verse. I don't personally feel that this is as strong a single as "Goodies" or "Promise" (her previous lead singles), but I still like the vibe. I'm interested to see how the rest of the world takes her singing on this one. Are you feeling this?

High Price

Props to Chris.

Gym Class Heroes' "The Quilt" touches new ground

2008-07-19T17:21:00.008-04:00

On 2006's "As Cruel As School Children," Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy's vice of choice was cocaine (hence "Viva La White Girl"). This time around on "The Quilt," due Sept. 9 via Decaydence/Fueled By Ramen, it's women.

The metaphorical lead single, "Cookie Jar," produced by and featuring The-Dream, and the Estelle-assisted "Innocent" ("I'm guilty 'til proven innocent," he raps about being unfaithful) are both about McCoy's cheating ways. On "Come Clean," he continues on about infidelity, rhyming, "Been cheating and this isn't easy for me because you've been so good to me."

But it's not all about disloyalty. On "Kissing Ears" and the Cool and Dre-produced "Live Forever," featuring Daryl Hall, McCoy leaves his playboy ways behind and opts for lust and love. On the Patrick Stump-produced "Catch Me If You Can" and the piano-laden "Like Father Like Son" ("Papa was a rolling stone / but I want to be on the cover of a Rolling Stone"), McCoy rhymes about his music success, while addressing the skeptics on the drum-heavy "Don't Tell Me It's Over."

Additionally, there are tinges of reggae on "Drunk Txt Romeo" and "Blinded by the Sun," both produced by Fall Out Boy's Stump. "Peace Sign / Index Now," featuring Busta Rhymes is a viral promotional track whose video was released today (July 18) online.

"As Cruel As School Children" reached No. 8 on Billboard's Top Rap Albums chart. The set has sold 519,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen Soundscan. The single "Cupid's Chokehold" climbed to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Source

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They also have released a new iTunes EP entitled "Patches From The Quilt" that includes 3 songs off their new album, including the lead single "Cookie Jar" featuring The-Dream.

You can find the EP on iTunes, and The Quilt will be out September 9th.

And in case you missed it, here is the link to the lead single "Cookie Jar" (evilshare)

Here is the video for one of the songs off their new EP, "Peace Sign/Index Down" featuring Busta Rhymes.

GCH is also headlining this year's Vans Warped Tour so be sure to catch them, Shwayze, and many other bands and artists when they come to your city!

Will you be my corona and lime?

2008-07-19T17:01:00.003-04:00

Upcoming Malibu rapper Shwayze has a bright future ahead of him with his first single "Buzzin" featuring Cisco Adler making its way up the Billboard Hot 100 and his new TV show set to air on MTV this Wednesday. Right now between every show of MTV there is a little segment of one of his performances, and I can really see a bunch of MTV lovers going crazy over this new song he's just released entitled "Corona and Lime". Set to be the second single, it also features Cisco Adler and is a free release over at Rhapsody and Verizon. I just got it and uploaded it to a zshare so you all can find it below.

-Corona and Lime

Also, here is a decent quality live video of Shwayze and Cisco Adler performing their new song in Scottsdale, AZ.

You can have whatever you like...

2008-07-19T16:45:00.007-04:00

While I am a big fan of Swing Ya Rag, one listen to T.I.'s new official first single Whatever You Like and I know that this will tear up the charts. Produced by Jim Jonsin (Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" and Danity Kane's "Show Stopper"), T.I. goes the "Lollipop" route and exercises his singing ability on this track. The song will be hitting airwaves shortly and a video will be released soon.

Whatever You Like (zshare)

Back up and running

2008-03-20T18:40:00.000-04:00

Hey y'all-

ATI is back up and running for good. I had a lot of internet/computer issues, but I'm gonna re-build this site back up from the ground up. I'll be back later today to hook you up with some new music.

Breeze

I'm Back!

2007-08-13T22:37:00.000-04:00

Hey y'all. I'm sorry for the hiatus, I've been busy in the real world and had to take a break from this. I also lost my internet for awhile, but it's all good though, I'm back to bringing y'all the latest.

T.I. vs. T.I.P. Album Ringtones

2007-06-23T20:11:00.000-04:00

T.I. has released ringtones/snippets of every track on his upcoming album on his website. The ringtones cost $2.49 each, but all the tracks have audio available- which you can use as a sampler to decide whether or not you wish to purchase the full album on July 3rd. You can find them here:

http://ringtones.trapmuzik.com/

My favorite tracks, based off the snippets are:

"Big Things Poppin'"
"Raw"
"Respect This Hustle"
"My Swag"
"Help Is Coming"
"Hurt"
"Touchdown"
"We Do This"

The album hasn't lived up to my expectations after King and the first single. I was expecting T.I. to really go hard and make this his "classic". Instead, T.I. has gone as commercial as possible, and really only half-delivered. There are certain standout tracks, and the album contains generally top-notch production, but T.I. falls short of becoming "The King of South" through lazy flows and under-average lyricism. I'd recommend you buy your favorites off of iTunes, and save yourself the extra cash, time, and headache.

Papoose- Bang It Out featuring Snoop Dogg

2007-06-22T22:25:00.000-04:00

Papoose's first single off his upcoming album, "Nacirema Dream", has just been released. The track has a hard beat courtesy of Scott Storch, and both Papoose and Snoop murder it. Snoop's verse is the best I've heard from him in a minute, and he may even outshine Papoose. This is a strong single to begin with, because although it isn't very catchy or a sure radio hit, it shows that Papoose isn't selling out. The track will gain mainstream appeal, while it still is a street record and Papoose sounds just as hard as ever.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/23889144dd9a13/

50 Cent- Follow My Lead w/ Robin Thicke Live

2007-06-22T22:08:00.001-04:00

A new video has surfaced of 50 Cent and Robin Thicke performing the song "Follow My Lead" off 50's new album Curtis, at the L.A. House of Blues. The song will likely be a single off of Curtis, and many are calling it Curtis' "21 Questions".
You can find the video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeaqMLcU5J4

The music from the performance was recorded, and thus, we now have a live audio of the song. You can find the track here:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/23179608b582e8/

T.I. vs. T.I.P. Leaks

2007-06-22T20:58:00.000-04:00

Several of tracks scheduled to be on T.I.'s upcoming release "T.I. vs. T.I.P" have leaked in the past few days. No comments have been released from T.I. or his management regarding this. The album is due out July 3.

Watch What You Say featuring Jay-Z
http://www.zshare.net/audio/23802659c4c41d/

The whole vibe of the song is pretty soft. The beat has a little bit of a bounce, but it's a slow trance-like beat. T.I. adds his usual swag chorus, but it doesn't sound quite as enjoyable here. However, after Jay steps in the track becomes a little better. Jay delivers a great verse, and he goes hard regardless of the beat. This is one of the best guest spots Jay's given this year, and as a result of his verse, T.I. steps it up a little on the third verse. Not as great as you'd expect coming from these two, but not a bad song.

Respect This Hustle
http://www.zshare.net/audio/23895975289331/

This song is a little more up-tempo. It was produced by Timbo's protége Danja. This is one of the tracks that TI classifies as both TI and TIP going at it together, and that is understood from the beginning as it opens with the two of them arguing. The chorus is catchy, and along with the nice feel the beat provides T.I. (and T.I.P.) sounds good. His swag-rhymes are on-point with the production, and I found the track very enjoyable up until they start arguing again for the remainder of the track. This track was refreshing, as it encourages me that as long as T.I. has solid production he doesn't get old as quick as you'd expect.

Help Is Coming
http://www.zshare.net/audio/2370773fa7f03f/

The final track that has leaked is a 1:35 minute snippet. Just Blaze's production is great, and it very successfully gets T.I. hyped enough to make the track a hot one. The track is T.I.'s response to the current state of hip hop, as the chorus includes lines such as "they say the game in trouble/help on the way" and "say hello to the man who can save hip hop". T.I. has a very quick flow on this track, but it works well with the speed of the production. You only get to hear his first verse, but I'm sure this track will be a hit.