Here's another freestyle video that aired during the BET Awards. The video features The Roots' Black Thought, Mos Def, and Eminem.
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Showing posts with label Hip Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hip Hop. Show all posts
Freestyle Cypher from the BET Awards
I wrote a little bit about my recent love for Nicki Minaj yesterday, this video is what originally turned me on to here. All 4 of the rappers that are free styling in the video do really well but Nicki and Joe Budden are my favorites.
SERSTAGP: "Bedrock" Young Money.
SERSTAGP stand fro Embarrassing Rap Song That's A Guilty Pleasure
Songs featuring Lil Wayne and Drake are a dime a dozen, it seems like there are at least 3 new ones every day, and they vary greatly in quality. They range from average to great, but the one thats on the top of my list? Bedrock.
"Bedrock" is performed by the Young Money crew which includes Lil' Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Tyga, and Jae Millz. The song also features R&B sing Lloyd. The song, which sees all the performers rapping a small verse in between Lloyd singing the cheesy, and oh so catchy chorus "Call Me Mr. Flintstone, I Can Make Your Bed Rock."
The main reason I love this song is Ms. Nicki Minaj's presence. Right now Minaj is one of the most entertaining mc's in the game. Her lyrics are never too serious, her voice sounds different than any rapper I've ever heard, she's got a great sense of humor, and her rhymes and solid. She brings it on "Bedrock" just like she does on every song.
It's a really playful track, and everyone sounds like they're having a good time. The video, which was released on the 7th, confirms that feeling. It's just a bunch of friends rapping and having a good time.
Songs featuring Lil Wayne and Drake are a dime a dozen, it seems like there are at least 3 new ones every day, and they vary greatly in quality. They range from average to great, but the one thats on the top of my list? Bedrock.
"Bedrock" is performed by the Young Money crew which includes Lil' Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Tyga, and Jae Millz. The song also features R&B sing Lloyd. The song, which sees all the performers rapping a small verse in between Lloyd singing the cheesy, and oh so catchy chorus "Call Me Mr. Flintstone, I Can Make Your Bed Rock."
The main reason I love this song is Ms. Nicki Minaj's presence. Right now Minaj is one of the most entertaining mc's in the game. Her lyrics are never too serious, her voice sounds different than any rapper I've ever heard, she's got a great sense of humor, and her rhymes and solid. She brings it on "Bedrock" just like she does on every song.
It's a really playful track, and everyone sounds like they're having a good time. The video, which was released on the 7th, confirms that feeling. It's just a bunch of friends rapping and having a good time.
Notorious+Cyrus=Good?
In my experience mixing a good thing with a bad thing usually ends with something absolutely terrible, which is why I was surprised when I heard this mash up of the Notorious B.I.G.'s 1993 hit "Party and Bullshi" and Miley Cyrus' most recent (and unbelievably terrible) pop song "Party in the USA." The chorus is a little weak but it is still one of the most enjoyable ways to listen to Cyrus. Enjoy the song if that kind of thing is your cup of tea.
My Take: Hottest MCs in the Game
Earlier this month MTV released it's list of the "Hottest MCs in the Game" and as per usual I'm a little bit disappointed. The list of course isn't made with my personal tastes in mind, because let me assure it would look quite a bit different, but I can usually understand why they put the rappers where they do. It is all about mainstream rappers and what they put out and do each year. Without further ado, the list:
1. Jay-Z
2. Lil Wayne
3. Drake
4. Kanye West
5. Rick Ross
6. Gucci Mane
7. Young Jeezy
8. Fabolous
9. 50 Cent
10. Raekwon
So what don't I like? Gucci Mane and Fabolous don't deserve a spots on this list.
Gucci Mane got lucky this year, he was featured on a couple songs that recieved a lot of radio play(Mariah Carey's "Obsessed" and Trey Songz's "LOL :-)") and he put out one single that just recently started getting play ("Wasted"). But I've yet to hear him spit a single verse that impressed me. As far as I'm concered he is just a less talented Soulja Boy, and lets be honest Soulja Boy doesnt have much when it comes to musical talent.
Fabolous isn't the worst, in fact I really enjoy his latest single "Everything, Everyday, Everywhere" but there is something about him that just annoys the crap out of me. All he did this year was annoy radio listeners with "Throw it in the Bag" and release a concept album based on the 1993 crime drama Carlito's Way. I don't think a average rapper having a decent year merits the honor of being called 2009's 8th hottest MC.
Who should be on instead? Well first and foremost Emienem. Seem incredibly obvious to me. Within the last year the man has returned from hiatus, released the highly succesful Relapse, was called out on Mariah Carey's Obsessed and precided to destroy her on a single called "The Warning, KILLED on Drake's "Forever" and had a cameo in Judd Apatow's Funny People. If that's not enough to to get you on to the top ten list than I don't think anyone should on the list.
I'd also put Kid Cudi on the list. I don't really care too much for his music but he's had a good year. New album came out. His first single "Day 'N' Nite" has been constantly playing on radio stations for the better part of the year and his brilliant "Make Her Say" feat. Common and Kanye West has just started making its rounds. All that plus two magazine covers, his own custom Bape T-Shirt and solid rhyming skills.
Other than I'm pretty happy. I would probably move a couple around but for the most part the list is fairly accurate.
Any opinions?
Source: MTV
1. Jay-Z
2. Lil Wayne
3. Drake
4. Kanye West
5. Rick Ross
6. Gucci Mane
7. Young Jeezy
8. Fabolous
9. 50 Cent
10. Raekwon
So what don't I like? Gucci Mane and Fabolous don't deserve a spots on this list.
Gucci Mane got lucky this year, he was featured on a couple songs that recieved a lot of radio play(Mariah Carey's "Obsessed" and Trey Songz's "LOL :-)") and he put out one single that just recently started getting play ("Wasted"). But I've yet to hear him spit a single verse that impressed me. As far as I'm concered he is just a less talented Soulja Boy, and lets be honest Soulja Boy doesnt have much when it comes to musical talent.
Fabolous isn't the worst, in fact I really enjoy his latest single "Everything, Everyday, Everywhere" but there is something about him that just annoys the crap out of me. All he did this year was annoy radio listeners with "Throw it in the Bag" and release a concept album based on the 1993 crime drama Carlito's Way. I don't think a average rapper having a decent year merits the honor of being called 2009's 8th hottest MC.
Who should be on instead? Well first and foremost Emienem. Seem incredibly obvious to me. Within the last year the man has returned from hiatus, released the highly succesful Relapse, was called out on Mariah Carey's Obsessed and precided to destroy her on a single called "The Warning, KILLED on Drake's "Forever" and had a cameo in Judd Apatow's Funny People. If that's not enough to to get you on to the top ten list than I don't think anyone should on the list.
I'd also put Kid Cudi on the list. I don't really care too much for his music but he's had a good year. New album came out. His first single "Day 'N' Nite" has been constantly playing on radio stations for the better part of the year and his brilliant "Make Her Say" feat. Common and Kanye West has just started making its rounds. All that plus two magazine covers, his own custom Bape T-Shirt and solid rhyming skills.Other than I'm pretty happy. I would probably move a couple around but for the most part the list is fairly accurate.
Any opinions?
Source: MTV
Swedish Rapper Pato Pooh goes 8-bit
Here in America our rappers love to make music about throwing money at women, popping expensive champagne, and showing every one the spinning rims that they put on they're SUV, but apparently in Sweden things are a lot different. I found this video on gaming blog Kotaku and had to share it. There is some profanity in the song, but nothing too terrible.
Rapper of the week: Method Man
I want to share my love for hip-hop with the world and to do so I will shine light on a different rapper every week. Here is the first installment.
Two years ago I
was lucky enough to go to a Method Man concert at the University of Texas. Before that night I had always laughed about Method Man because of his stoner comedies and undying love for marijuana but his performance opened my eyes to the talent and humor that is Method Man.
Method Man, or Meth, was one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan and after the success of their debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) Meth launched his own solo career. He has since released four solo albums and two albums with friend and frequent collaborator Redman.
What separates Method Man from the rest of the rap industry is his ability to very successfully mix humor into his rhymes. They're usually rude, crude, and fairly profane but he plays with the words in ways most other rappers spend their entire careers trying to master. His voice manages to be smooth and raspy at the same time.
Suggested Tracks:
M.E.T.H.O.D. Man by the Wu Tang Clan
I'll Be There For You by Method Man feat. Mary J. Blige
City Light by Redman & Method Man feat. U.G.K.
Two years ago I
was lucky enough to go to a Method Man concert at the University of Texas. Before that night I had always laughed about Method Man because of his stoner comedies and undying love for marijuana but his performance opened my eyes to the talent and humor that is Method Man.Method Man, or Meth, was one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan and after the success of their debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) Meth launched his own solo career. He has since released four solo albums and two albums with friend and frequent collaborator Redman.
What separates Method Man from the rest of the rap industry is his ability to very successfully mix humor into his rhymes. They're usually rude, crude, and fairly profane but he plays with the words in ways most other rappers spend their entire careers trying to master. His voice manages to be smooth and raspy at the same time.
Suggested Tracks:
M.E.T.H.O.D. Man by the Wu Tang Clan
I'll Be There For You by Method Man feat. Mary J. Blige
City Light by Redman & Method Man feat. U.G.K.
I do it for hip-hop
I love hip-hop. I think that the poetry that raps write and perform is incredible. I love all kinds of hip-hop too. I like politically minded alternative rap like Mos Def a
nd MF Doom, and I like radio rappers like Soulja Boy and Lil John. There is something I can really respect though about rappers who use their unique skillsets to change people lives and influce people in positive ways. Music has the ability to really affect people and I feel like a lot of musicians don't take advantage of that ability. Especially in hip hop. There are some though. The Roots for example take full advantage of the gift they have in making music. They rap about the struggles that people face and the terrible situations that people have to face everyday. Like the song "Return to Innocanse Lost."
Songs like this are so different than what we are bombarded with on the radio. The radio is plagued with artists like Lil Wayne and Ludacris. Whose music sounds good...but lyrically is garbage. It's a shame too. The content in these songs gives hip-hop such a terrible name. It demeans women, and promotes violence and greed. Writing about it makes me feel like Bill O'Reilly...which is something I never want to feel like. But it's real. And it sucks. I like Ludacris. A lot. But man...he is the worse! He came out with an album called "Chicken and Beer." Look at that album cover. Here's some lyrics from the album's single "Stand Up."
nd MF Doom, and I like radio rappers like Soulja Boy and Lil John. There is something I can really respect though about rappers who use their unique skillsets to change people lives and influce people in positive ways. Music has the ability to really affect people and I feel like a lot of musicians don't take advantage of that ability. Especially in hip hop. There are some though. The Roots for example take full advantage of the gift they have in making music. They rap about the struggles that people face and the terrible situations that people have to face everyday. Like the song "Return to Innocanse Lost.""She'd already lost...three. Uterus-bruised, shredded, and weak from being daily beat. And Friday nights were the worse and...daddy never came with flowers, instead he spent hours at some corner spot with some bar pop named Cookie"
Songs like this are so different than what we are bombarded with on the radio. The radio is plagued with artists like Lil Wayne and Ludacris. Whose music sounds good...but lyrically is garbage. It's a shame too. The content in these songs gives hip-hop such a terrible name. It demeans women, and promotes violence and greed. Writing about it makes me feel like Bill O'Reilly...which is something I never want to feel like. But it's real. And it sucks. I like Ludacris. A lot. But man...he is the worse! He came out with an album called "Chicken and Beer." Look at that album cover. Here's some lyrics from the album's single "Stand Up.""Watch out for the medallion my diamonds are wreckless, feels like a midget is hanging from my neckless. I pulled up wit a million trucks looking, smelling, feeling like a million bucks-ahh! Pass the bottles, the heat is on, we in the huddle all smoking that Cheech and Chong! What's wrong?! The club and moon is full and I'm lookin for a THICK young lady to pull one sure shot way to get em outta them pants."
It sucks. But I still enjoy it. Which sucks even more.
