Slaughterhouse came through CT once again but after a longer time in the industry, folks must have been a lot more hip to who they were because the place was packed as hell. Wall to wall fans lined up to see these four lyrical monsters do what they're known to do on the mic. Their personalities on Twitter and their video blogs, which is up to number 6 now, add a lot to who these guys are which in turn brings more fans to the show. But let's not forget, the homies Duece Bug, Chuck Nickels, and White Cheddar helped get the night started. With their energetic stage presence, these cats spit lyrics after lyrics while using practically every inch of the stage to liven up the crowd. Overall, it was a dope ass night. You could feel the intensity in the air and that Hip-Hop was definitely in the building. If you missed it or want to relive it, check these photos and videos out. Shoutout to my friend E for helping me shoot some of the show. Also, peep our Facebook page for even more photos. (Link on the right.)
I know, I know. This ain't new. Do I care? Nah. But I still think this track is pretty ill and I don't hear it talked about enough. So for those of you that haven't heard it, check it out now!
Yet another one from Joe Budden and J. Cardim with features from Fabolous, Lloyd Banks and Slaughterhouse group member Royce Da 5'9".
HERE IS THE OFFICIAL J. CARDIM-APPROVED MIX OF JOE BUDDEN'S MOOD MUZIK 4 POSSE CUT. DUE TO SOME TIME CONSTRAINTS WE DIDN'T HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPROVE THE MIXES OF THE J. CARDIM-PRODUCED TRACKS ON MOOD MUZIK 4, THIS ONE IN PARTICULAR IS A TRACK WE WANTED TO MAKE SURE WAS AVAILABLE AS IT WAS INTENDED TO SOUND. WE HAVE ALSO INCLUDED THE INSTRUMENTAL, GOOD RAPPERS ONLY PLEASE HAHA, SERIOUSLY THOUGH. NEXT WEEK WE WILL BE RELEASING THE CARDIM COLLECTION INSTRUMENTALS, 14 BEATS FROM THE JOE BUDDEN/J. CARDIM COLLABORATIONS!
Alex Stein is a member of the group The Plexiglass Fountain with Tokyo Cigar, who's producing Alex's upcoming solo album 'When Inspiration Hits'. The 1st single is called "Sit Back and Laugh" w/B Side "Stone Cold" ft. Notion (The Movement Fam). Check it out.
"Sit Back and Laugh"
Artist: Cyclops
Produced by Tokyo Cigar
When Inspiration Hits
December 15, 2010
"Stone Cold"
Artist: Cyclops ft. Notion (The Movement Fam)
Produced by Tokyo Cigar
When Inspiration Hits
December 15, 2010
Copywrite's "Three Story Building" featuring Dilated Peoples and MF Grimm is from his upcoming sophomore album "Life and Times of Peter Nelson" which will be released by Man Bites Dog Records on 11/16/2010.
Another leak off J. Cardim's upcoming New Music Cartel presented and Evil Empire hosted project Dice Music Group: The In Crowd! Internet favorite Joe Budden is joined by the captivating Emilio Rojas and Boston's own Chief C for 3 1/2 minutes of hard bars over some uptempo J. Cardim production. This is 1 of 2 Joe Budden featured songs on the project. Get ready for the next 1 coming soon!!
Be sure to check out our previous leak records and get ready for J. Cardim's dice music group: the in crowd, presented by the New Music Cartel, hosted by Evil Empire and featuring appearances and exclusives from Ludacris, Akon, Jadakiss, Juelz Santana, Joe Budden, Paul Wall, O.D.B., Styles P, Red Cafe, Pleasure P, Emilio Rojas, Sheek Louch, Ma$e, French Montana, Brisco, Gudda Gudda and Shanell of Young Money, Gunplay of Triple Cs, Termanology, Rock City and more!!
J. Cardim - "Unstoppable featuring Joe Budden, Chief C and Emilio Rojas"
Here's the latest track by the homie Joe Budden. Enjoy.
The Cardim Collection continues!! This one is my favorite so far in the series because its the first taste of the sample-free sound Budden and Cardim have been creating on Joe's album The Great Escape. Look out for more J. Cardim/Joe Budden collaborations later this month on J. Cardim's upcoming project Dice Music Group: The IN Crowd!
Joe Budden "Somethin To Ride 2" (Produced by J. Cardim)
I checked out a bunch of winners for a contest the radio station was hosting for local artists to open up for Joe Budden. Caught some extra footage of these guys doing what they do as they got ready for the stage. Much appreciation to all the heads that were in attendance last night. Myk Feva, Willis, They Walk On Water, Man-U-Ill, Quest, & Chris Webby all held their ground on and off the stage. Pretty interesting night with the artists all bigging up each other and showing support for each other as Connecticut artists, often overlooked in this state regarding Hip-Hop. You'll be hearing more from these artists as we continue our journey in the state of Connecticut. Check it out the random pictures and videos I was able to get...
Got this in the Mad Bloggers email. Felt like sharing...
JOE WANTED TO LEAK SOMETHING TO THE INTERNET TO WARM THINGS UP FOR HIS UPCOMING ALBUM THE GREAT ESCAPE SO YOU KNOW WE HAD TO MAKE IT A J. CARDIM BEAT!!...LOOK OUT FOR MORE BUDDEN/CARDIM COLLABORATIONS ON J. CARDIM'S UPCOMING PROJECT DICE MUSIC GROUP:THE IN CROWD AS WELL AS JOE'S MODERN CLASSIC, THE GREAT ESCAPE
I have to. Sue me. But I have to post another song off their album. I hope, no, I pray that you purchased the SLAUGHTERHOUSE album. Especially if you have been crying about what's the radio been playing, if you even listen to that shit box. Here are four of some of the illest MCs in the game as we speak. You let me know who can challenged them solely then you tell me who can as a group? I'm sure there are many that may and I may even agree on some of them. But this album is a must for any lyrical enthusiast. This track is definitely one of my favorites on the album. Check it out......
One of the highly anticipated albums dropped August 11th. So far, the buzz is mostly positive. I personally think the album is hot. Lyrics are abundant and insane. Production is tight and complementing. They each show up on this album and I can't find much to argue about. Hope you got it. Check out this track that didn't make the cut titled "Warriors".
Shout out to Got That Good?'s blog for this video. Slaughterhouse's 1st single off their upcoming album that will be released August 11th. Check out the video and cop the album when it drops!
Instead of Meth and others going at Joe Budden, what they needed to do is talk about how some of the real suspect cats made the list. Yes, perhaps Joe was out of line for calling some of these other dudes out but in reality there are definitely other folks that should be the target here. Vibe’s Best Rapper Alive/Ever brackets were bogus from the word go and instead of these respected emcees going at each other, they need to call out other heads that definitely shouldn’t be on either list. You judge the list for yourself: [Best Rapper Ever Bracket] [Best Rapper Alive Bracket]
After Michael Vick was released from jail, he should have asked for the phone. Then made a call to TI and said, "n*gga, go to jail already." We’ve all had to endure TI spending a year and a day promoting going to jail for a year and a day, when in reality he may get out in 10 months and will probably work on and release an album called a year and a day. Yes, his community service work is noble and sends a positive message to young people. But, homie you need to serve your time already and stop with the parties, making videos and marching with Al Sharpton (definitely stop marching with Al Sharpton). TI, if you want to set an example for the youth, then you need to serve your time and then come back out and continue that good community service work. Enough is enough.
After attending Bette Midler's picnic, a few folks should have met 50 in his driveway when he arrived home that evening. They should have collected his bulletproof vest and informed him that being shot was wiped away from his street cred record for attending the picnic. Then they should have informed him that he has officially crossed over and should begin work on a pop album, especially if he was honestly considering doing a duet with Bette (which would be a stupid track). Hey, make your money and rub shoulders with whomever but there is something about the photograph above that makes me laugh.
Vibe has a battle going on to name the BEST RAPPER EVER. Joell Ortiz asks and records Joe Budden's response to the rankings and even some of the 'artists' on the list. He states "...certain people, certain brands, certain publications should lose they fucking right to discuss hip hop" and goes on to explain why. I can definitely see his point of view. This list, from the gate, has been causing controversy with the fans. I can see why.
The list is supposed to be about BEST RAPPER. Some of these people aren't great at it, let alone good enough to have made this list. And as Joe Budden also states, the other 3 Slaughterhouse members, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I and Royce Da 5'9", didn't make the cut.
He goes on to mention Eminem drawing a #1 seed with no #32 seed to go against him. Will Smith at #16, MC Hammer at #17, Juvenile at #8, Grand Master Melly Mell in 2009, Cowboy (who?), Too Short at #6, Canibus is #31, Pharoahe Monch at #30, Black Thought #14 and O.D.B. is at #11? So forth, and so on.
I then went on Vibe's website and downloaded the bracket. Wanted to see the list for myself. Joe's right. Whoever constructed this at Vibe, and no name has been connected to this tournament, seems to basically put names that would be a better pairing, probably for controversy. Maybe they should've called it BEST RAPPER vs RAPPER WHO'S BEEFED or BEST RAPPER vs RAPPER WHO ARE FRIENDS or something else as moronic as their original idea.
I mean, I'm no historian of hip-hop (I'm just an f'ing fan) but you can't come out with a list and title it Best Rapper Ever and then add some of the names that they did is ridiculous. Seriously, Will Smith v. Mc Hammer in the first round. I think that both of them would agree that they shouldn't even be listed. Mase v. Nelly? Both of them should be eliminated in the first round. They cancel each other out. The list goes on and on and on.
Dig a little deeper at Vibe's attempt to be relevant and you come across what is even more laughable, their Best Rapper Alive bracket that put rappers like Lil Mama, Lil Boosie, Weebie, Shawty Lo, Missy Elliot, Rich Boy and worst rapper ever Soulja Boy to it? Are you kidding me????? Are we talking about rappers or artists with more radio plays, hits, album sales, etc.? I can understand why Vibe is going bankrupt (allegedly). You have clueless clowns writing stories so damn idiotic and insane that the only time people speak about the magazine is to trash talk it.
This list wouldn't matter regardless because opinions will never be completely and identically agreed upon on a topic like this. My opinion on Best Rapper Ever may or may not be the same as the next man so arguing this point is ultimately mute to me. We started up a topic a little while ago titled ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE: Biggie and Pac, The Best? that pretty much reiterates that statement.
Still, some of these match ups in both brackets are ridiculous and some of the participants are even worse. Everyone has their own opinion on who is the best but Vibe, it's about principle and you've failed.
It's funny because I can't remember the last time I bought a Vibe magazine and now because of this list and this tournament, I won't remember ever again. I am officially done with them.
Check out Joe Budden responding to Vibe's bracket:
