When I say I'm excited about this mixtape, I'm excited. Dude was one of my favorites outta the original freshman class, but fell off and didn't do anything for a while. Now he's back an gearin up for the release of his mixtape I'm Better Than You. Cheq tha freestyle below.
As previously indicated, Pharrell Williams is credited as a music producer and co-creator of the official music score for the upcoming animated Summer film Despicable Me. Universal Pictures wanted a sound that was a mix of contemporary, old school Funk and Hip Hop for the music score. The studio was so impressed by Pharrell’s work that he recorded three more songs in addition to the title track that made it on to the actual official soundtrack. Offered are “Fun, Fun, Fun”, “Rocket’s Theme”, “Prettiest Girls”, Robin Thicke’s “My Life” and “Minion Mambo” by Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell. Enjoy.
DIPSET IS BACK!!!!! My second favorite crew besides DBlock/The Lox. Bout damn time. I wonder if The U.N. is gonna do a merger or if Cam is jus gonna rep both again?? Anywayz, check the song cause it's hot.
And the battle rages on. Right now it's Apple vs. The World, and the world is finna lay the smackdown on Apple's candy ass. Android releases the Droid X exclusively for Verizon, and the specs are pretty impressive. 720p video-recording, an 8 MP camera, 4’3 inch widescreen display, HDMI output and the highly anticipated Android 2.2 Froyo operating system set to be released later this year. Wow. Now all Android needs to do is make the rest of their phones with front cameras instead of just the one for Sprint. Besides that, Motorola is on their grind HEAVY.
Here's the thing... Drake has had one of the quickest, most steady up-rise in this game in a long time. He can sing, he can rap, he can even act a little (or at least he used to be able to lol,) but there is no denying that he has talent. I think the key though, is that he doesn't let any of the fame get to his head and stays modest. People are already comparing him to the greats, an he just dropped his first album. The thing about that, and I think that he knows this too, is that he has the potential to get to that legendary plateau, but he's not quite there yet. As an artist, I can only hope that I handle the aspects of stardom as well as him.
MTV dropped his documentary the other day, and you really get a glimpse into the psyche and mindset of Aubrey. Cheq it below.
After a well received response to Mickey’s Watch For The Hook, he returns with a vengeance over the Angels remix beat. Mickey clearly has a point to prove. I’m Better Than You still dropping this summer.
Donnis is breaking new ground in the music industry. Not only did he drop a mixtape, but he also dropped an EP with the same name. Both projects include features from Yelawolf, Pill, OJ Da Juiceman and Coling Munroe, while production work was handled by Ced Young, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, and Needlz. Idk how well that EP/Mixtape combo is gonna work out for him, but he is def. on his grind, an his talent is there... cheq the mixtape an the interview below.
First of all, thanks for your time. Could you introduce yourself to our readers?
I go by the name of Donnis reppin’ for Jonesboro, GA. I started making music at 9 years old but really tapped into it when I joined the military and was moved to Tokyo for an assignment. In my downtime in Tokyo I would record nightly after work, sell my CDs and perform at local hip hop spots around the city until I made my name around there. After my assignment in Japan I was moved to Denver Colorado where i made plans to move to NYC and search for a record deal.
Could you give us a little insight on how this experience of constant travelling has changed your view on the world and how it is reflected in your music?
Japan made me a more colorful person for lack of a better term. It really just molded me. It’s where I became a man. I wasn’t old enough to club in Atlanta yet. So all my nightlife experiences and most of my dating experiences took place in Tokyo.
You are about to head back to Japan for a few gigs. BET is going with you to film the tour. How did this come about?
I was doing another project with them called Music Matters and it brought up me touring Japan. Kelly green took a liking to me and has a true love for Japan and Japanese culture so it just kind of took off from there.
You are dropping a mixtape and EP, both entitled Fashionably Late, on the same day. That is a rather unusual strategy. What was your motivation behind this move?
I played the record for the label and they kind of just took it from me. They were like “Whoaaaa this isnt a regular mixtape due to it being all original songs”. Again, I like to call it a “luxury tape” so they decided we should drop them both on the same day. It’s something that has never been done so im excited to see how it works out!
Could you tell us a little bit about these upcoming projects and what the world can expect from these?
Amazing music and me having fun like i always do.
You have a new single out, entitled “Yup”. What made you decide to go with this specific song?
Rihanna is on the fast track to becoming a legend out here and that part of the record “Hard” just stuck out to me and Needlz super tough. We heard it as a sample in my boy Da Grindaz’ track so we all got together and expanded it and made it bigger than life. I love giving my fans a way to participate in my show so while im doing my part they are all screaming out YUP YA KNOW THIS!!! I love performing that record.
You put out your mixtape Diary Of An ATL Brave with 10 Deep, but now you are signed by a major label for your upcoming releases. You are sure getting more exposure on the media now, but could you highlight other differences between 10Deep and Atlantic Records according to your perspective?
10 deep allowed me to do all my music without turning it into anyone they let me just rock the label has a few more hands in the pot that want to hear …but they both respect me as an artist and let me just go crazy with the visuals and the sounds so not to much of a difference yet.
Where do you see yourself in the current state of the rap game and what legacy do you want to leave?
I honestly do feel like I’m a part of this new south movement. Me, J. Cole, Cyhi tha Prince, EMB, Rob Roy, Yela Wolf, Pill, B.O.B – we all are. It’s a beautiful thing, very reminiscent of the good ol’ days of OUTKAST, GOODIEMOB, GHETTO MAFIA, AND KILO ALI. Where it was less about the hit they just did them and had the hits. The legacy P’m going to leave behind is going to be huge. We are still fighting these negatives Down South. People say we can’t rap or dress well…I believe im spitting my ass off and giving people visual 16’s when I rap it you can see it and believe it, 2nd of all well im doing it in Fredrick Samuelson, Phenomenon, MCM, and Custom Tailored Italian shirts so im giving them reason to shut the fuck up and kill themselves.
Some people highlight your sense of fashion. What is your take on this? Any plans on branching out into fashion?
I’m still learning fashion. I have a passion for it and strive to be fresh whenever I step out but I’m not going to act like I’m the best dressed person in the world. However, alot of my friends are some of the freshest people in the world. Million Dollar Mano, Curtains Hollywood Holt, Poggy and Tanaka from United Arrows and Sons and Liquor Women and Tears, Big O ETC. So with friends like that I feel like, yea I’ll be stepping out into the fashion world with their help.
Where will we see Donnis in five years?
MUSIC, MOVIES, CARTOON, CLOTHING, MARKETING….I MEAN THE OPPORTUNITIES ARE LIMETLESS…DONNIS WILL BE SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD…BECAUSE IN THE FAMOUS WORLDS OF MY IDOL T.I.P “I CANT QUIT”!
Last post: I Need A Dollar. Straite Fire. This post: Femme Fatale. Similar. Not in style, but in quality. Dude is doin things, so cheq out his new single.
Me myself, I like things that make a statement. I feel like I would wear this everyday just so I can let these dudes know they aint all that without actually havin to say nothin.
Self Edge gives us a peek into a unique upcoming project between themselves and HMace, a Najavo Silversmith with over 25 years of experience in the craft. Together, both produce two different versions of a classic feather pendant necklace, including a feather and double feather design, each crafted from 925 Sterling Silver with a 12 Carat Gold Fill. Added is an 18″ black suede leather necklace with a hook clasp. Retail is set at $280 USD for the single and $340 for the double, both now available through the Self Edge online store as well as Self Edge NY and SF.
I kinda want one. I rarely rock any jewelry, but when I do, I look for the symbolism behind it (whether or not it's my own, or intended by the creator lol.) I feel like the feather represents faith, wisdom and love... I don't know why I feel that but that's what I'm getting lol.
SERIOUS Throwbackkk... 90% of you never heard this, but this track was originally on his demo tape, an he released it back when he was on his "Nasty Nas" grind... I've only heard this song like once before this, and it was back in the day before the beef with Jay... so you know that's forever ago lol anyway, cheq tha genius.
Official music video for the single, promoting T.I.'s new movie Takers that I already reserved tickets for... sike lol it doesn't come out till August, but with the star studded cast and beastly action scenes, I'll def. be in line for it. Cheq tha vid above.
I originally was gonna make this track about the Kanye snippet, but the other two tracks are fire as well so just go cheq the whole mixtape... thoroughly impressed by Gucci on that last track... lol cheq it.
Don't doubt the kid. He earned his spot on the cover of XXL for a reason. Yeah, maybe you may not have liked his older stuff, but after doing Childish Games with Consequence, joining All City Chess Club and dropping this track right here, I don't wanna hear anybody say he's wack cause you have no evidence now. (Get Ready It’s a New Day) Cheq tha track below.
I feel this track, which is a big deal for me personally since I felt like Jay was getting kinda stale. He teams up with Swizzy for this banger that's def. gonna be playing as my theme music in the weeks to come. And according to hypetrak, which I think is a mistake but I'm saying it anyway, it's supposed to be on Diddy's Last Train to Paris. Cheq it below.
Okay, I'm feelin this track. Apparently, it didn't make the album though. I wouldn't know because it's not supposed to be released yet but it got leaked a while ago. Anyway, Drake goes in on a Kanye beat that isn't really all that. I don't wanna say it, but I think Kanye is falling off his producer game. I guess he's just making room for dudes like Boi-1da. Cheq tha track.
Janelle Monáe just released her debut album The ArchAndroid, and from what I hear, it's doing pretty good. She hopes to keep it that way by enlisting All City Chess Club members BoB and Lupe Fiasco for the remix. Cheq it below.
I'm really feeling this dude Dwele. He did a few treatments for Kanye West, such as Flashing Lights and his most recent track Power. Takin it back to 90's R&B, here is Dwele's music vid for What's Not To Love. Cheq it.
I'm not a fan of Louis V. I did a post on Danish designer Lasse R. Jensen's "Louis Vuitton Must Die" necklace. And as a hugee football fan, I disapprove of the casing for the infamous World Cup trophy. The trophy is what the World Cup is all about, second only to the ball being used (and even that isn't being accepted amongst the players.) But since I'm the only one that seems to have a problem with it, I guess I'll talk a little about it.
The trophy is 18 karats of solid gold, and was designed by Italian artist Silvio Gazzaniga in 1974. LOL.
The Cool Kids released their new mixtape Tacklebox in anticipation of their highly anticipated When Fish Ride Bicycles LP. Most of the beats was done by group member Chuck Inglish while Ski Beatz and The The Productionix provided a few slick beats as well. Cheq it below
