Throwback Of The Day......SNAP!

Oooooooh man. Had to post this. Old school. Still hypes me up. Haha. Not much to say. Just enjoy.




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Star and Buc Wild Strike Again

Star and Buc Wild talk about light skinned dudes making a comeback, specifically with Drake leading this new 'light skinned dude movement'. Guess that means success for only one of The Mad Bloggers (haha).

Plus here's a little Drake for you, "Successful".

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

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What I'm Listening to Right Now... Ginuwine

First of all, I might have disrespected dude a week or so ago saying perhaps he was working at Target or something like that cause I hadn't heard from him in a while. That was my fault. Ginuwine, no disrespect (Haha).

Check these tracks, they are both dope! Your boy Ginuwine is back. Damn, he's back and Maxwell is back... shoot is Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill in the studio too? They all come back and mess around and teach these young cats some lessons in R&B.

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What I'm Watching... Casa Bey

Check out the official video for Casa Bey, off The Ecstatic from Mos Def dropping June 9.

[via kevinnottingham.com]

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The Roots & Jimmy Fallon Slow Jam the News... Again

Love this feature on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The Legendary Roots kill it every time with Black Thought on vocals. Enjoy!



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The Gladitor: Remix

Common launched this remix contest to get producers to remix Gladiator, off that Universal Mind Control album. According to his blog, Common said, “Man, we’ve been getting some cool gladiator remixes and we will select the best of the best.”

He has a few up on his blog, but this one right here is my favorite so far. This joint is produced by Skeoul, who is 20 and from South Korea according to the YouTube profile. It's a dope remix. I’m definitely feeling this one. Check out Common's blog for other remixes.

The contest continues. “Do ya’ll producers think you can come with better,” Common challenged on his blog. It can only get better.

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Gladiator Contest Info
www.thinkcommon.com/blog/2009/05/12/gladiator-remixes/

Original Contest Intro by Common



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In the Studio With Rob Roy

Episode I: Musings on Home(and Pyramid Energy) from Rob Roy on Vimeo.

I dig Rob Roy. He's got a unique sound. It has this funk / soul feel with influences from both the south (originally from Florida) and a touch of that west coast vibe (currently in LA). Found this vid from a few months back and thought it was dope.

Also check out that interview with Rob Roy (where you can listen to his album King Warrior Magician Lover). When asked when we should expect the album to drop, Rob Roy responds with, "The album's release date is SOON... I like surprises."

I Pity The Fool That Doesn't Like this Video

Friend of mine emailed me this earlier. I CANNOT STOP LAUGHING. He pulls the mic out of his back pocket like he really had room for it there. It's dope that the backup singers are dressed like mothers. Yo, treat your mother right! 

Andy Suzuki Drops 300 Pianos on iTunes

The homie Andy Suzuki's album 300 Pianos just dropped on iTunes and I strongly suggest that you grab it immediately. Dude is humble, creative and extremely talented. It's a dope project from beginning to end. Hit up iTunes to purchase it and you can also check out some of his tracks at www.myspace.com/andysuzukimusic.

"I brought you in this world and I'll take you out..." Cosby Show Classic

"Theo, that is the dumbest thing I've ever heard!" Hahaha!

I loved this episode. Watch how excited Theo gets for $300 per week. That was big money back then. Cosby Show knocks out classics.

LeBron Does it Again

LeBron is a funny, funny, funny guy ... "Ohio baby, Akron Ohio baby... $20 chinese food ... beef and broccoli ... 2-3, 2-3..." so many good lines. The video is hilarious!

Came via a RT (re-tweet for the non twitter folks). Peace to J-Live and @ksmedia.




Check out the vid with Nicole Scherzinger from a few months back. LeBron is a funny dude for real!

Joe Budden Sounds Off On Vibe's Best Rapper Ever List

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:


See the bracket for yourself.
Best Rapper Ever Bracket

Best Rapper Alive Bracket

For more on Joe Budden, visit: Joe Budden TV.

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