J-Hop's "Rap Gawd"

Second single off J-Hop's upcoming project "JukeBox EP" featuring fellow GRWYF MC, BK Dubois, with production by in house producer DJ Chi. 

http://www.audiomack.com/song/j-hop/rap-gawd

"Underage" by J- Quiz

"Underage" is the next single released from the up and coming "XCV" EP Prod. by THEREXLOBBY a in house producer from NC.
 
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Top 10 Hip Hop Albums Of 2013

1) Born Sinner
-"Born Sinner, opposite of a winner"
Cole delivered with an all around amazing album. He gave me solid bars, truth, and production.  With his two singles, " Crooked Smile" ft. TLC and "Power Trip" ft. Miguel, Cole's singles received plenty of spins on the radio and reached success on Billboard's charts. J. Cole definitely proved himself to the Hip Hop industry in his sophomore album. Born Sinner has creative interludes like "Mo' Money" which I truly thought was a tease for me. My favorite song was "Forbiden Fruit" ft. Kendrick Lamar and "Trouble". I just thought that Cole brought "the church" to Hip Hop and made it work. He is truly the lyrical king of 2013. Cole's use of metaphors, other poetic devices, and sceneries was just unbelievable. Yes, he rapped about his come up but what I love about this album was that he rapped about his down fall. That's why he is getting my number one spot.

2) My Name Is My Name
-"They love me on my Ric Flair shit!"

Pusha motherfucking T snapped on his first solo album, and I absolutely love Pusha T on his Ric Flair shit. Kanye West was the executive producer of MNIMN and I am thankful Ye helped Pusha T because it was a fantastic album. I am truly just glad Pusha T put out his first solo album,  it's been way too long. Now I know you guys are like "But all he does is talk about Cocaine". Well that is true, very true,  BUT this man has the best cocaine similies and metaphors in the game and you know it! I call him the "Poetic Dealer" but he refers to his music as "Higher fashion drug rap". His lyrics always do justice; he never fails me. My favorite songs are "King Push", "Sweet Serenade", and "Nosetalgia" ft Kendrick Lamar. I always said Pusha T was the best featured artist to have on a record because he always delivered with the bars. Nobody in the game has better cocaine analogies than King Push, but Kendrick did snap on Nosetalgia. I am not going to lie, I didn't know Kendrick was going out do the "featured king", but Kendrick really showed out. As I digress, "My Name Is My Name" blew me by surprise, but I should of known that the King was going to go all out.

3) Nothing Was The Same
- "Motherfuckers never loved us!"

I don't think I have to say much about this album because it was perfect. He seriously put his heart and soul into his album. The few topics of the album: love, women, and money....which didn't surprise me. Drake rapped AND sung about things women wanted to hear. I have no problem with that...I enjoyed the honest, but lyrically I wish he could of stepped out the box. Like Furthest Thing and Tuscan Leather had bars in there, Worst Behavior did too, but I just expected an "Ignorant Shit" album. Like at least Pusha T comes up with different cocaine analogies? Right? As I digress, my favorite songs are Worst Behavior and Own It. And even though Drake's sophomore album, Nothing Was The Same, wasn't as successful as Take Care which, which went triple platinum, Nothing Was The Same is my favorite album of his.

4) Because The Internet
-"Go home Roger....Tia and Tamera on my bed, I'm a Smart Guy"

Donald Glover, better know as Childish Gambino really surprised me with this album. He took a break from his amazing acting career and dropped Because The Internet. Even though I didn't have a chance to do a review, I honestly enjoyed this album. The concept of the album was amazing, "because the internet", social media is the center of this generation. From Google, Instagram, even World Star. Instead of saying "pause" Childish said "Spacebar". From clever, very clever bars, to the fantastic production. It gave me Channel Orange with a splash of Nothing Was The Same. Childish Gambino's vocals were on point, which leads me to say, "Donald Glover is a better singer than Drake". Songs like, "Shadow", "3005", "Pink Toes" ft. Jhene Aiko, "No Exit", and "Flight Navigator" showcasted Childish's vocals abilities. My favorite songs are "The Worst Guy" ft. Chance The Rapper, "No Exit", and "Biggest Troll" ft. Donald Glover. "Biggest Troll" was such a deep and emotional song for me; I felt like both Childish Gambino and Donald Glover were talking to me. Over all I absolutely love BTI, if I could I would place it before NWTS but you guys would get rallied up.

5) Yeezus
- "This is the craziest shit since in the club"

I am not going to lie but Yeezus rubbed me off the wrong way, but after listening to it about hundred times, I absolutely love YEEZUS. NOW if you know me, you know I am a Kanye West stan. I seriously ride for this genius of an artist and I might be bashed by this but Yeezus didn't reach my album placement criteria. No doubt about it, Yeezus is the most creative innovative, and complexed album of 2013. The sound blew my mind away, but it lacked lyricism. I heard catchy bars, but nothing that blew my mind. If you followed his career and his personal life, nothing in Yeezus was shocking. I enjoyed "I'm In It", "Blood On The Leaves", "Send It Up", and "Black Skinhead"....basically the whole album,  but I seriously can't say this is his best lyrical master piece. But I can say, it's his best produced album after "808&Heartbreak".

6) Magna Carta Holy Grail
- "Blue told me to remind you niggas"

Well, ite sad to say this but Great Hov didn't even place in my top 5. I am kind unsure about this album,  it was great but then I didn't care for it anymore. MCHG was like like WTT but it should of been entitled "Watch The Thone: Fame". I am not here to criticize the album at all; I already did a review on it anyways. I think Jay Z is a great rapper,  I am just not listening to MCHG no more. Yes he did link of with all the biggest producers in the music industry, but I don't care about that. I care about the music. I did love Jay's humor in his lyrics which people don't really notice. I would say my favorite song is "Oceans" ft. Frank Ocean. The message of the song is deep, and I enjoyed Frank's complex and amazing verse on this record. Even though MCHG met all the criteria,  the album turned into tue album of the summer to blah. I enjoyed the album at the moment, but I rarely return  to the album. Shit, it should of been number 8.

7) WOLF
- "Cats On Everything, Cats on Everything"

I actually bought this album. Ha!
You guys need to get with OFWGKTA, seriously. I am not playing with yall *Tyler The Creator voice*. Don't judge Tyler's music by his fashion, offensive lyrics,  and antics. Let's not forget when Kanye shutdown Kanyewest.com and deleted everything off his website just to put up Tyler's "IFHY" ft. Pharrell video. Tyler The Creator produced all of WOLF and directed all of the video off the album. Tyler is not a rapper; he is an creative artist. As I digress, WOLF is a very enjoyable album. Like the rest of the albums on this list, I didn't skip any songs. My favorite songs are "Rusty" ft. Domo and Earl Sweatshirt , "PartyIsntOver/Campfire/Bimmer" ft Frank Ocean (Tyler said in an interview that his four part song actually happened all in one night). Tyler The Creator has had an amazing year. Video promo by Yeezus himself, Pharrell, Erykah Badu, and Nas was featured in WOLF, he shared the stage with Pusha T,  Kanye and Kid Cudi, Pharrell was in his in video, and Tyler was also in Pharrell's 24 hour video "Happy". GREAT YEAR TYLER!

8) Indicud
-Kid Cudi

9) Trap Lord
-ASAP Ferg

10) OLD
-Danny Brown

Visual For "3RD EYE 95" By J Quiz

The first single off the J Quiz's upcoming 'XCV' mixtape is "3RD EYE 95"produced by Ned Miller. J Quiz gave both the single and the visual for "3RD EYE 95" all at once which created a lot of buzz. Now when the video first starts it appears to have that old school moive film vibe to it, but we suddenly get that Big Sean 'Hall Of Fame' album cover vibe, so retro and eccentric. Even more so J Quiz then switches up camera angles and has neon tribe marks all on his body, and I instantly fell in love with the video. I didn't care for the rest of the video actually; so intrigued by the neon tribe markings on his body, I started to think that J Quiz should of done more with the idea. May be he should of changed the setting up and stuck with the tribe marks. As I digress, I ended up continuing watching the video and I thought the George Bush cameo was slick, but then the other additional clips bored me. I would have loved to see a whole room full of people with George Bush masks on after the short clip, to may be make to video more controversial. Overall, I liked the idea and the angle in which the video was heading towards. I thought the production was what made the video even relevant in addition to the lyrics. I am kind of excited to listen to this 'XCV' mixtape, hopefully it will be promising.


Check out more original tracks here:
https://soundcloud.com/jquizofficialm

3RD EYE 95" Directed by Colecane and produced by Ned Miller  http://youtu.be/eE4kKFmK1iU

 

 

And like I always say, "Visuals are important". 

Dj Chi's 'GRWYF$ "FAMLAY' Mixtape Review

The GRWYF$ (Get Rich With Your Friends) has released their second compilation mixtape, "GRWYF$: FAMLAY", presented by Dj Chi . This tape features all the GRWYF$ members and close affiliates which I got to interview on a Google+ Hangout. I got to know a lot about the mixtape and also learned a little bit about the artists behind the mixtape. "GRWYF$: FAMLAY's" 14 tracks (18 including bonus tracks) has a catchy smooth vibe which blends everybody's style into one. In my opinion, "GRWYF$: FAMLAY" was a Hip Hop version of Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange"; the sound and production was something I haven't heard in this Hip Hop game yet. If this was a mainstream mixtape or even an album this would sell more than Mac Miller's "Watching Movies With The Sound Off", and that's a fact!


'GRWYFS: FAMLAY' started with "Bonita Part II" ft. Jahsi, Keturah, Femdot, a remix from "Bonita", which featured the same three artist. I actually liked the original better than Part II; the flow was just more smoother. Lyrics wise "Bonita Part II" was more lyrical, and also had a catchy hook. Jahsi raps the hook, "I said I need  a niña bontia, Mona Lisa, Willona, Hillary Banks, and Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and ugh Lucy Liu, I mean ah [......]. And a Draya for the crew, man you know what it do". Keturah brought it again! She had my favorite verse in the original and in Part II. She spits, "Sophisticated, lyrically, mentally, intellectual. No direction of my flow, I guess I'm next to you". And of course Femdot and Jahsi Wonder killed both of there verses, using metaphors, and giving us lyrical punch lines.

"You Bad" ft. Bk Dubois took me back to the early 2000's with the amazing production. The beat was a amazing to me, it just reminded of the days where Hip Hop was actually Hip Hop unlike this new "Turn Up, Molly" era. As I digress, Bk killed this song. His flow, his lyrics, and to the story he told, everything was just on point. He spits "...run your mouth and my homies will jump you like a checker board. No I'm not a felon nor a killer, but you trap me and I'll make you feel the power of the shawty get to spend a couple hotties in my villa, smoking broccolis for dinner, you a square. I can't even let isosceles get with this girl. Philosophically, I'm Socrates..my moccasins are silver . You move with your touch you must be Matilda..."

I would of loved to know where DJ Chi sampled the intro of "TV Dinners" because it was a beautiful intro, I also loved the television scratches in the back ground; it reminded me of  Frank Ocean's album "Channel Orange". Well "TV Dinners" ft. J Hop was about the progress in him and GRWY$'s music. TV dinners is more a less a metaphor, from TV dinners to dinner plates really. Hop raps, "Got dreams of crone spinners, I'm getting tired of fiending for TV dinners. We passing out Lunchables to the beginners. We doubled up on our wins, we eating our chicken dinner". I loved the concept and the flow of the song, J Hop really nailed it.

I thought the beginning of "Junk Food" was really creative; the chewing of chips, licking of the fingers and such made me think of two words...junk food. "Junk Food" ft. Jahsi Wonder was a perfectly produced record, giving me a jazzy feel to it. More or less a freestyle (well to me it was), "Junk Food" was just about the after affect of smoking weed, getting the munchies and all that. When I saw this record on the track list I couldn't wait to hear it because I knew it was going to be different, and it was exactly what I expected.

Crazy story that the GRWYF$ members told me during the Google+ Hangout was that "World Is Mine" ft. Femdot actually took the place of  "Murder" ft. Femdot. Femdot ended up releasing "Murder" anyways. Why they switched tracks? I don't know, but all I know is that "Murder" was a crazy track, Femdot dispatched it. As I digress, Femdot came through as always on"World Is Mine". The bars was out of control....flow was out of control and as I continued to replay the record about 4 or maybe 7 times, I finally understood why "Murder" was switched to this record. There will be a video coming out for "World Is Mine" pretty soon.

"Come Here" was a skit ft. La Fuego which I didn't care for. It wasn't horrible it was just pointless to the mixtape.

"Girls From Venus" ft. BK Dubois and Jahsi Wonder: http://thenewclassicera.blogspot.com/2013/07/grwyf-drops-from-venus-ft-bk-dubois.html

"Everclear" interlude, which wasn't an interlude since it was 3 minutes, featured Jahsi Wonder. During the first couple seconds of song, I wasn't into it, but that "Ba Ba Ba" part came up (if you listen to the track first you would know what I am talking about) I immediate loved the record. I would have to say out of the first seven tracks off this mixtape, "Everclear" had the best production and flow.

DJ Chi sample icon India Irene for "India Irene" ft. New Ara. Ms. Irene's graceful, soft voice flows in the beginning of the record and throughout the song as well. I wasn't feeling New Ara's flow or lyrics, he made this track weak. I would of love to hear Jahsi or BK on this track instead, but what I did like about this song was the end, when New Ara sung along with India Irene...but that is it. I am glad I didn't hear New Ara throughout the mixtape.

"Schleep" ft. Meelo Green and Lava King Neechi was a pointless track on this mixtape; it would of been a bonus track instead of putting it on the tape itself. I feel as though this record made the tape lose its identity; it's like it went from a Andre album to a Young Scooter record in a matter of seconds. I wasn't a fan of the flow but the production was okay.

"H.I.M." ft. Keturah and Femdot was track for the fellas and ladies; both Femdot and Keturah rapped about the flaws of opposite sex. Keturah raps, "...So I fucked up, then I seemed to luck up because your ego got you stuck up and my minds about to blow" and  "You got that 'follow the lead' mind like you 4 or something. Laying down with dogs will get you flees and worse or something". Femdot then raps "..But you? wish a nigga would. Devil in a tight dress makes sinning looks so good" and "...They think I am famous, they braining me so good. Just imagine, after I make it, their intention? they're no good. Don't hate me for being honest, don't trip like that....". I also liked the ,"I was just thinking about you...wondering if you wear the same cologne..it smells good on you" line, which DJ Chi sampled. It floated throughout the record which gave it a good touch. I absolutely loved the sample for this track!

"Lemme Know" intetlude ft. Femdot and OG Coop gave me an old R&B Jodeci type vibe to be honest. I am definitely was feeling this track. The production, flow, and lyrics were on point...There is nothing else to say.

"Love Floetry" ft. Keturah is the definition of lyricism! I ask, why can't there be females raps like this in mainstream Hip Hop? (I will wait....) Who else can go on a lyrical killing spree talking about loving a man other than Keturah? (I will wait again.....). Something that no female can do is rap about sex and still keep it class, and Keturah nailed it. Keturah spits, "Visually image the assassin of my vagine. Got me feeling like I'm spazzin' when you splasting". I loved the metaphor  at the end too, the " Don't Fall In Love" part. "Don't Fall In Love" means to me, don't fall in my "love" if you are not in love with me. Let's put it this way, even if it wasn't a metaphor to the listeners, it was to me. Call me crazy.

"End Of Summer" ft. J Hoop Dreams was a shout out and a nice ending to the tape

*All the bonus tracks have separate reviews*

[Bonus] Bonita (Feat. Femdot & Jahsi Wonder) : http://thenewclassicera.blogspot.com/2013/04/bonita-ft-femdot-and-jahsi-by-djchi.html

[Bonus] Whatever (Feat. Jahsi Wonder & Keturah) :  http://thenewclassicera.blogspot.com/2013/05/dj-chi-releases-ft-jahsi-wonder-and.html

 [Bonus] TNH (Top Notch Ho's) (Feat. Femdot x eGo x Jahsi Wonder) : http://thenewclassicera.blogspot.com/2013/05/dj-chi-released-teaser-ft-femdot-jahsi.html

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/therealdjchi/sets/famlay

Download Link:  http://www.mediafire.com/download/s8cfc97rdfi0ojp/FAMLAY.zip

Twitter: @TheRealDjChi

J-Quiz Releases Video For 'Street Fashion (Hypebeast)'

"This right here is for the niggas that want to dress like me. Man, all yall niggas Hypebeast."- J-Quiz

J-Quiz released his new video today of his single "Street Fashion (Hypebeast)" produced by Tr3. First of all, video lacked direction which was disappointing because he did showed off his style. I was looking forward to different outfit and and boutiques like he describes in the record, instead of walking through the woods (Travis Scott's Upper Echelon came to mind). Though I wasn't found of the video, I did like the record. J-Quiz rapped on a well produced beat about how slick his fashion sense is, even referencing Jeremey Scott. He rapped, "Ya nigga dress different, all my homie dress different. Jermey Scott with the bones. Yea I been did it". The song had a very A$AP Mob vibe to it, which was okay because at least the record wasn't a fail.

Listen to J-Quiz's "Street Fashion (Hypebeast)" on Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/jquizofficialmusic/street-fashion-hypebeast?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=mshare&utm_medium=twitter&utm_content=http://soundcloud.com/jquizofficialmusic/street-fashion-hypebeast

Watch the "StreetFashion (Hypebeast)" video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/E6RfO07J2LI

Femdot Release 'Murder' Off Of His Up And Coming Mixtape, 'Femdelacreme'

Chicago native Femdot, a member of GRWYF$, released "Murder", a single off of Femdot's upcoming project "Femdelacreme". "Murder", was produced the talented DJ Chi, and the production was great; I loved the scratches towards the track. In the record, Femdot goes in with a cocky, aggresive flow. He raps, "It's Fem aka make you hit replay...replay, replay . To comprehend what he say" and "All I know is murder, these beats gonna have me locked away because all I know is murder".

Femdot's mixtape "Femdelcreme" will be dropping July 25th and also the collective project GRWYF$:FAMLAY, which featured more of Femdot, will drop on July 16th.

Twitter: @thereal_femdot, @therealdjchi

Listen to "Murder" by Femdot : https://soundcloud.com/femdotmusic/murder-produced-by-dj-chi

Jay-z's Magna Carta Holy Grail Album Review Part II

Link to Part I of "MCHG" album review: http://thenewclassicera.blogspot.com/2013/07/jay-z-carta-holy-grail-album-review.html

"BBC" ft. Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, and Nas was a fun record. Didn't it remind you of Robin Thicke's "Burred Lines" or is it just me? I loved loved loved the fact that one, the beginning and end of the record had foreign languages featured in it and two, I could hear all of Pharrell, Timbaland, and Swizz Beats tricks of production in the record. These three producers made three different sounds sound like heaven. I would love of video or a comnerical of Beyonce, Jay, Pharrell, JT, and Nas just dancing and vibing out to the sound instead the some of those Samsung Galaxy commerical's with Rick Rubin's bare feet lounging on Jay-Z's couch that were all on our t.v. screens. As I digress, Beyonce was on her "Bow Down" shit saying her mother was a billionaire motherfuckerrrrr, in the beginning of the song. And if this song was about fashion and being fresh, I would of wanted to hear Kendrick Lamar instead of Nas. It would of had a younger fresher feel to the song, and it would be way more fun to see Kendrick in the video....have you seen the "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe Video"?. .. Yea!

Jay-Z sampled voices from the movie "Mommie Dearest" and also snuck a little bit of Biggie Smalls's voice overs for "Jay Z Blue".  This isn't the first song Jay's written about Blue Ivy Carter, he featured her on "Glory" last year. Production wise, this was the poorest production on the album. But on the plus side, the record did deal with real issues in Jay's life like entering fatherhood. The most brutal and honest line of the whole album might of been, "Father never taught me how to be a father". Fuck the Tom Fords, Bugattis, and the money.... We got a little glimpse of Shawn Carter through that line. That was the only time he kept it real with us throughout the entire album. "JayZ Blue" by Shawn Carter.

Jay-Z snapped on "La Familia".  I don't care what anybody says this whole record is about LIL WAYNE! So when Hov raps, "Niggas wanna kidnap wifey, good luck with that bruh" that isn't a reply to Lil' Wayne's song "It's Good", when Wayne said "Kidnap your bitch get that much you love your lady money"? Or when Jay says "Niggas snitching switching teams..." referring to Lil Wayne switching from Team Heat to OKC or Team Saints to Greenbay? Yea! I know I am right. Hov is just protecting his Roc Nation Family aka La Familia. Ye even referenced La Familia in the Rihanna Diamond's remix. I truly think Roc Nation is killing the Hip Hop game. "Phuck Yo Clique" (In my Rihanna voice).

The last song of the album, "Nickles And Dimes" is produced by Mike Dean and this was an okay ending to the album. Jay sample a little of Gonjasufi in this record. He should of put "Heaven" or "Part II (On The Run)" at the end of the song. But Hov did deliver with bars spitting, "Got a thing for nickel plated nines and pretty dimes. Mac 11, I squeeze like lemon lines. Squirt obey your thirst, fashion lines."

Overall, "Magna Carta Holy Grail" sounded great, nobody can tell me nothing. Jay-Z brought the lyrics and gave us an amazing production from the best Hip Hop producers in the game. I have to salute to Pharrell, Travis Scott, Timbaland, J Roc, Swizz Beats, Mike Dean, and the rest of the amazing producers that layed down incredible beats. Thank you! Would I call this album a classic? Ehhh Ugh I don't know. But was this album a success? Absolutely! I can't wait to buy this album in stores July 8th. It's already Platinum by the way...HA! (Elliott Wilson laugh).

Jay-z's 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' Album Review Part I

Jay'z "Magna Carta Holy Grail" has now become available through the Samsung app, but has leaked everywhere else, last night. MCHG is now Jay's 12th studio album, and he claims he is rewritten the rules. Everybody has seen the Samsung Galaxy commercials of Jay, Pharrell, Timbaland, Swizz Beats and Rick Rubin (the white guy with the long bear that is always laying on the couch) introducing the MCHG.

"Magna Carta Holy Grail" started off with "Holy Grail" ft. Justin Timberlake, the only single off of the album. I predict that the radio will blow this song up because Justin is featured in it. "Holy Grail" produced by Timbaland and The Dream, was an amazing start to the album. The distinct piano keys play in the background while JT starts to sing an amazing piece was brilliant.

"I just want a Picassa, in my casa. No, my castle, I'm a hassa, no I'm an asshole". Hov was spitting fire in "Picasso Baby"! On a beat produced by Timbaland, Jay compared himself to Basquiat ("I'm the new Jean Michel"). But even before the comparison, Hov tells us he wants a wife that will fuck him like a prostitute (well damn Hov). Is it me or are Jay and Bey not giving a fuck in their tell-all lyrics. Anyways I enjoyed the bragging and all in this record.

One of my favorite songs on MCHG, "Tom Ford". In another Timbaland production, Hov went ham again (well he did in every song), "It's Hov's time in no time, it's fuck all yall seasons". With Timbalands's chopped and screwed production, Jay's flow couldn't get no better saying things like, "Guns on ya Tumblrs...Fuck hashtags and retweets, nigga. 140 characters in these streets nigga" (well it looks like Jay doesn't run his Tweeter, opps I mean Twitter). At the end of the track, Beyonce whispers and echos with her man saying, "Bad bitch, H-Town". Jay also referenced Molly, a drug that every rap mentions in their record, but this time it was mentioned because it wasn't used, "I don't pop molly, I rock Tom Ford". Thank you Hov for not promoting the use of Molly but promoting the use of Tom Ford. All.Hail Hov!

Now, "FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt" has been hashtagged a hundred times by me. Jay knows what he is going putting these words together. People will hashtag this, but he just said "Fuck Hashtags"...oh well. As I digress, this song is great! I actually want this to be a single. This is the type of song you listen to in a Maybach or Rolls Royce. This record opens up with a long intro from Pimp C, talking about the necessities of wearing jewelry. Rick Ross allows the beat to breath or maybe it's the other way around. Rick Ross's verse was a typical Rick Ross verse, he even mentioned Rebooks (I guess this record was before they fired him). Jay slayed of course spitting, "Hov just landed in Rome nigga. All Hail Caesar's home niggas". I am surprised that Hov matched Rozay's flow on this on. I wanted to hear Ross switch up his flow, but this shows us that Jay has a million of flows.

I think this is my second favorite song out the album man, "Oceans" featuring Frank Ocean. In the beginning Frank Ocean lays down a beautiful yet complexed verse about how the water tells his story, the story of Slavery. He sings, "This water mixed with blood. This Water tells my story. This water knows it all." This song so perfect; it's meaningful and poetic, though I can't relate because my ancestors were not slaves, I still take this song to heart. Jay-z makes a good point, that the only Christopher Blacks know is Wallace, forgetting about Christopher Columbus and George Washington. He raps, "Only Christopher we acknowledge is Wallace. I don't even like Washington in my pocket". Hov really showed as his lyricism, comparing his black Maybach to a slave boat, and much more other things. Is it me or are rappers rapping about "Strange Fruit" and Blackskin Heads"? It's weird how both Ye and Hov both references those two things....

"F.U.T.W (Fuck Up The World)" produced by Timbaland had a jazzy feel with swirling chimes. In this record, it seemed to me that Jay felt has though he had to carry the torch MLK had lighted for Blacks; he is going to finish what was started. Jay raps, "Martin had a dream, Hov got a team". To hear him say that makes a lot of sense; the idea that a black man could make so much money, and be the face of many things is so inspiring. He also spits "When you front row at the Knicks game, those the Spike Lees. You front row everywhere, you in the H.O.V's"......."Make a million another million let my niggas make a million til we all check a billion". Blame Hov still got it!

"Somewhereinamerica" produced by Hit Boy and Mike Dean has a jazzy and old school hip hop vibe to it. I don't know why this song was in the album to be honest, it sounded like a freestyle. He should of released this like a month ago or even today and let this album drop next month. Some positives was the bars, he delivered a little bit. Hov spits, "Knock, Knock! I'm at ya neighbor house. Straight cash, I bought ya neighbor out. You should come to the housewarming, come and see what your new neighbor bout" and "By the way, fuck math. You ain't gotta count it my nigga I can add. 1 million, 2 million, 3 million, 20 million. Oh, I'm so good at math". But what everybody's favorite part was the last line of the last verse and the outtro.... "Cause somwhere in America Miley Cryus is still twerkin'.....twerk Miley, Miley, twerk!" I kind of like this part.

Many people think "Crown" sounds like something off of Kanye West's "Yeezus" album because of the comparison to God multiple times. *Sign* I don't know who listened to who's album first but I do hear some similaries between them. Yeezus comes from Jesus but claims to be God but Hov comes from Jehovah and claims to be God.... At least we know who did their Bible research. Ha! Anyways, I am starting to familiarize myself with Travis Scott's beats because he produced 3 songs off of Yeezus and I could definitely tell this was a Travis Scott production. The production goes hard don't get me wrong but shall I move on to the lyrics? Hov brags, "I sold a million records like a million times....I ball so hard on ESPN. Sell my name come across on CNN, about 6 minutes, you gonna see it again".

"Heaven", produced by The Dream and Timbaland, is one of my favorite songs off the album. Jay talks a lot about religion, kind of comparing his lifestyle to certain parts of the Christian religion, in this sampled Aerosmith's "Dream On" track. Hov raps "I turn arenas into churches. I'm like Michael recycle....these are not 16's, these are verses from Bible. Tell the preacher, he's a preacher. I'm a motherfucking prophet, smoking a tree of knowledge". He even brought up the fact that people question if he is in the Illuminati saying, "Conspiracy theorist screaming Illuminati. They can't believe this much skill is in the human body. He's 6'2, how the fuck he fit in a new Bugatti? Aw fuck it you got me".

"Versus" interlude produced by Timbaland was kind of pointless. Jay, we know whoever's last shit ain't better than your first shit and whoever's best shit ain't better than your worst shit. The only important part of the interlube was him saying, "The truth in my verses Versus your metaphors about what your net worth is....HA!"

Now I enjoyed listening "Part II (On The Run)" ft. Beyonce. Listening to this record took me on a journey, not just their journey but Bonnie & Clyde's journey. I remember when "Bonnie & Clyde" came out and everybody thought Jay and Bey were dating, and in actuality they were. Look at them now, married and have a baby girl. Wow! On to the Beyutiful, opps I mean beautiful intriging lyrics by Beyonce. I was way more interested in what Beyonce was singing rather than what Jay was rapping. The only think I got from Jay was "My baby momma harder than a lot of you niggas" and "She was a good girl til she knew me, now she is in the drop bussin' Ue". In all actuality, I would love to see Jay and Beyonce reform this live. It would take me to that place and just vibe out. I blame Timbaland for making me talk like this ha!

Mike Will Made It! Yes he did, he made it alright...to the top with excellence. This production is fireeee! People are saying that "Beach Is Better", a 55 second song, was the best song of the album. Come on Jay! 55 seconds though? I'm just glad the lady saying "Mike Will Made It" wasn't on the interlube because it would of taken up 10 seconds of the song. Anyways, Jay proved to me that 40 is the new 20, he sounded so young with bars like "I bought sand to the beach 'cause my beach is better. You can keep ya beach 'cause that beach whatever". He made me laugh with the Halle Berry, Beyonce bar, "Girl why you never ready! For as long as you took, you better look like Halle Berry..........or Beyonceeeeeeeeeee!" Ha! You played yourself Hov!

Link to Part II of "MCHG" album review: http://thenewclassicera.blogspot.com/2013/07/jay-z-magna-carta-holy-grail-album.html

GRWYF$ Drops 'Girls From Venus' ft. BK Dubois Jahsi Wonder

The GRWYF$ mixtape is days away and DJ Chi decide to drop the second single, "Girls From Venus", off of the tape. BK Dubois and Jahsi rap about how different and difficult females are from time to time; females might be from Venus to them. BK had a Bone Thugs N Harmony vibe in the first verse. He spits, "You the one I lean on, your from outer space...we think you're Zenon". The first verse was a perfect start to this outer space vibe, followed by the amazing chorus. In the second verse Jahsi Wonder spits, "Nowadays I be blazed and on the road to. I swear I can write a book on these hoes too...Like J. Cole!" Watch out for GRWYF$'s mixtape "Famlay" which drops July 16th!

Twitter: @TheRealDjChi @Bk_Dubois @JahsiWonder

Listen to "Girls From Venus": http://m.soundcloud.com/therealdjchi/girls-from-venus-feat-bk?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=twitter

Fabolous Releases "Young OG"

"Theres levels to this shit, different categories"

Today, on June 24th, NYC rapper Fabolous released an EP called "Young OG". In "Young OG" Fab raps about how he has learned a lot from just being in the music industry, like lust, relationships, fake friends etc. In the intro, he raps, "Niggas dont tell me what niggas say about me. Tell me why they feel comfortable telling you". He also used my favorite scene in the movie Baby Boy, the "Guns And Butter" analogy that Malvin preach to Jodi.

Listen to Fabolous' "Young OG": http://m.soundcloud.com/myfabolouslife/young-og-fabolous

Femdot Releases "Everyday" Ft. Jahsi Wonder

The GRWYF$ crew really have been working, with the compilation tape GRWYF$: FAMLAY and "Femdelacreme" releasing next month, they continue releasing songs. Femdot and Jahsi Wonder release a freestyle record entitled "Everyday" produced by Mike Wavvs production. In "Everyday" Femdot gave us what we always wanted, BARS! Femdot spits "These niggas flapping their mouth like goose but they duck a lot because thes niggas bust a lot. Get it duck, duck goose?", and also "She got Jungle Fever, see me on the Vine so she swung through. I'm George of the Jungle". Jahsi Wonder also delivered as well with lines like, "You can't hang like a loose lose tied by a goose slithered by a fifth of Grey Goose, truth."

Follow Femdot, Jahsi Wonder, and Mike Wavvs on Twitter: @thereal_femdot, @jahsiwonder, @mikewavvs

Listen to Femdot's "Everyday" ft. Jahsi Wonder https://soundcloud.com/femdotmusic/everyday-freestyle-feat-jahsi

Nas Reponds Back to J. Cole With A 'Let Nas Down Remix'

Today Nas reponded back to J. Cole's record "Let Nas Down" off of J. Cole's album 'Born Sinner'. In the original "Let Nas Down", J. Cole rapped about how his mentor No I.D. told him that Nas didn't like Cole's record "Work Out" which was featured on Cole's first album 'Cole World: The Sideline Story'. If you read my 'Born Sinner' Review you would know how I feel about "Let Nas Down" and it makes me so happy that Nas responded back, not in a interview or tweet, but in a remix.

In the "Let Nas Down Remix", Nas opens up the song spitting "I ain't mad at you Young King, this unsung song is haunting.". Nas then raps about his own problems in the music game like how nobody mentored him and how he never got any advice. One of my favorite lines in the record was, "At least you got Jay, but he already one of the greats. And it's hard for the great to tell somebody how to be great". As I digress, Nas then repeats "You ain't let Nas down. It's just part of the game to be a rap king" at the end of the song reassuring that there was no hard feelings.

Listen to Nas's "Let Nas Down Remix" http://www.audiomack.com/song/nas/let-nas-down-remix-feat-nas

Drake Announces Album Release Date And Releases Four New Songs

Last night Drake launched his new website which displays the date and album title of new albums. We can all expect Drake's new album "Nothing Was The Same" to release September 17th of this year! Drake also released four new songs from him as well as his OVO team. Everybody say "Thank You Aubrey!"

Drake's "Jodeci Freestyle" featured a verse from J. Cole which complemented the song very well. Lightskin Season is in effect.
Listen to Drake's "Jodeci Freestyle" http://t.co/pJy3b1EemP

PARTYNEXTDOOR sung using auto tune for his track "Over Here" by ft. Drake. The record produced by Partyomo is actually pretty hot, his mixed well with Drake's flow.
Listen to PARTYNEXTDOOR's "Over Here" Feat. Drake by partyomo http://t.co/w7xzjOtWGU

Drake switching up his flow for once in "Versace" by Migos! But it sounds a little bit like Future, actually the whole song gave me a Future and Gucci Mane vibe; I would of rather heard them in this song. The hood would this record though.
Listen to Migos's "Versace" Feat. Drake by octobersveryown http://t.co/3nvhOxo2h7

The production was perfection in this record "The Motion". My favorite record out of all four songs actually. Drake rapped about the different motions of a relationship while Sampha soulful voice sung over Drake.
Listen to Drake's "The Motion" Feat. Sampha http://t.co/8xwpt0Q7Ac

J. Cole's "Born Sinner" Album Review Pt. 1

"Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself, My Name Is COLE!"

J. Cole's solo sophomore album 'Born Sinner' has finally arrived! June 18 was the release date, which was also Kanye West's 'Yeezus' and Mac Miller's 'Watching Movies With The Sound Off' release date. J. Cole decided to bump his release date which it was originally June 25, the same release date has Wale's 'The Gifted' (I guess J. Cole wanted to go up against real competition). Cole's album actually did get leaked a week early, which will change his weekly sale predictions. He recently sent out tweets basically going on a tweet rant about he opinions about publications and who represents Hip Hop. He seemed on the edge if you ask me.

The anticipation of 'Born Sinner' was huge, it's his sophomore album, he is no more a "new rapper", he is an established Hip Hop artist that doesn't need be featured in another artist song to stay relevant. His single "Power Trip" featuring Miguel is a complete success, receiving a numerous spins on the radio. Cole recently did a live stream of 'Born Sinner' for his fans which was pretty cool. He was also interviewed by the GOAT Elliott Wilson for CRWN.

'Born Sinner' started off with "Villuminati" writted and produced by truly yours, J. Cole of course. "Villuminati" sampled Biggie's "Juicy", Big's voice repeated "Born sinner, the opposite of a winner" while J. Cole raps "Sometimes I brag like Hov" (Shit I would too!). Cole made a good point in this song; he talked about how people think him and other rappers are in the Illuminati. He raps, "This Next three bars is dedicated to the retards, keep on asking me about illuminati. Is you stupid nigga? Young black millionaire, old white billionaire. I'm sure they can do without me and I ain't really into sacrificing hukan bodies. A couple more A's I could've been a summa cum laude."

The "Kenney Sermon" skit was symbolic. A man preached and was asking for donations. The reason it was on 'Born Sinner'? The fact of the matter is, do we really have to spend money to recieve blissings? I myself believe in God and believe in giving back to others less fortunate, or those in need but the "Kenny Sermon" skit makes you think well why is it on the album?

Cole sampled Outkast's "Da Art of Storytellin" Pt. 1 for "Land of the Snakes". Cole opened the song up spitting, "Know some hoes from the past like 'damn Cole wish I knew you would be rich'. Well shoulda asked". In "Land of the Snakes" J. Cole reminisces about his upbringing in Fayetteville, NC, moving up North to NYC, and love/females.

Aren't we all sick of hearing "Power Trip"? Not really, if you think about "Power Trip" compliments the album. As Miguel sings "Would you believe me if I said I'm in love, baby I want you to love me!" (Man, I love Miguel in this song), Cole raps about a past relationship. In the video, J. Cole ends up killing Miguel in this "Power Trip" record.
Watch "Power Trip": http://m.vevo.com/watch/j-cole/power-trip-explicit/USQX91300747

Now, "No money"? J. Cole spit some cold ass shit, like this interlude is one of the best interlude I have heard in a while. Can we get a whole song J. Cole? Please? "No Money" seriously reminds me of a old Nas flow. I loved loved loved this short little song, too bad it was just an interlude. I barely paid attention to the production because I was too focused on the truth which he was spitting.

Trouble, Trouble Trouble. I would say this is one of the darkest songs on the album. "Trouble" was produced by J. Cole as well every song on the album. This is my favorite and might be my favorite song on the album. After Cole's intro at the beginning of the record a church choir roared, blessing us with a chorus that continued throughout the song.  J. Cole used his lyrical gifts in "Trouble" to talk about temptation and women problems. Cole raps, "Could write a book called 'The Things Hoes Say'. Show a lot of love to my sisters though, but these bitch so predictable".

"Runaway" gave me a jazz feel, with electric guitars, bass solo, and subtle Rhodes chords. The jazz vibe played out so perfectly while J. Cole kind of sung the hook, "Runaway, Runaway, Runaway, Runaway...I'm holding on desperately". In "Runaway" Cole expressed his struggles with his morals affected by a trouble relationship. Cole raps "Unbelievable, seen evil that not even Knievel know. At age 3 I knew this world was 3 below. Listen even though my ego low, achieve the unachievable.". It was like a Common joint, I felt like Common was just about to come in at anytime.

Real quickly, "She Knows" was so well produced and orchestrated. If any, J. Cole deserves his props for this record. If you noticed, Cole actually pocketed the production of the songs from Justin Timberlake's 'The 20/20 Experience' album. At the end of "She knows", we think it is over until Amber Coffman continues to grace us with her vocals, which extends the track. Switching up cords, J. Cole learns from the best.

"Rich N****s" started of with the sound of running water while opens up to us, giving us an insight on his opinions about money. He raps, "I hate rich n****s God damn it, cause I ain't never had a lot. Damn it, who you haf to kill? Who you had to rob? Who you had to fuck to make it to the top?" In "Real N****s" J. Cole talkings about is mother working a second job because his dad wasn't there, he also talked about how there can be bittersweet success. In the end of the record, Cole expresses something deep to us. He raps about how he wants success but he doesn't want to sell his soul for it.He raps, "Now I'm Cobain with a shotgun aimed to my brain 'cause I can't maintain no more. Tad bit extreme I know, money can't save your soul". Great story telling Cole.

"Where is Jermaine?" was a funny interlude, and a great start to "Forbidden Fruit" which was sampled from A Tribe Called Quest's "Electric Relaxation", but the original track was Ronnie Foster's 1972 "Mystic Brew" . Kendrick Lamar, the only rapper in the album was featured in the song, singing more than rapping In this record Cole expresses is lust and love one again saying, "Me and my bitch, took a a little dip, down to the garden. Took a little sip, apple juice falling from her lips, took a little sip". The song really was about temptations in life but you taking that sip juice from the forbidden fruit can lead to destruction. As I digress, Cole even references Adam and Eve. He raps "Do you believe that Eve had Adam in check? And if so, you gotta expect to sip juice from the forbidden fruit and get loose". Cole even mentioned dropping his album the same day as Kanye West, he goes on and raps, "Ima drop the album same day as Kanye just to show the Boyz to men now like Wayne. And i dont mean disrespect to the legends but this whats next the boy sick cant disinfect." But can we please have Kendrick lay down a verse for the remix, Cole?

"Chaining Day" reminded me of a little bit of Kanye's "Can't Tell Me Nothing" with the lust of money, but then having control of his lust with "Jesus Walks", and then the period of "New Slaves". Cole talks about all three watch: " Iced out crazy, I wanna shine like Baby. Compared to that nigga I ain't even got a bib yet. Truth be told I ain't even brought a crib yet. This is everything they told a nigga not to do. Image is everything, I see it got a lot to do with the way people perceive and what they believe. Money short so this jewelry is like weave, meant to decieve and hear people say I see you". Then with the hook, "Told my accountant it's the last time, I swear it's the last time.....so don't take my chains from me...cause I chose Slavery....This is the last time, cause I love this Slavery". All sounds familiar? Great minds really do think alike!

"Ain't That Some Shit" has a lot of similar techniques to Timbaland's chopped up and double timing beat method, good concept for just an interlude.

"Crooked Smile" ft. TLC is J. Coles biggest pop hit yet, that will hopefully receive radio play. I didn't really like this record but it's a great record.

Now "Let Nas Down" is one of my favorite productions because J. Cole sampled an artist that I grew up listening to, Fela Kuti. Fela Kuti is a famous Nigerian artist known all around the world, but is later deceased. J. Cole sample Fela's "Gentleman", which the bluesy sax played in the background while J. Cole raps about how his mentor No I.D. told him that Nas didn't like Cole's single from his first album, "Work Out". Cole, still dissapointed, rapped about how he let Nas down. But does the "No ID, my mentor now let the story begin" line sound familiar.

Read Part 2 Tomorrow

Buy 'Born Sinner': https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/born-sinner/id651105499

Kanye West's 'Yeezus' Album Review

YEESUZ IS FINALLY HERE!

Kanye West six solo album "Yeezus" has finally dropped today on June 18th. But Social Media site like Twitter had been roaring before today because of the leaked album, even though it only had been leaked for four days, unlike J. Cole's "Born Sinner" album which leaked 2 week prior. I still suggest the "Yeezus" sales will do alright; it is predicting that it would sale half a million (500K), but because of the leak I will say no more than 450K. The album itself if a blank disc, no design on it, and an orange tape to to seal it off. Not For Sale, huh Yeezy?

The anticipation for the album has been massize! Ever since Kanye tweeted out "JUNE EIGHTEEN" a month prior, People haven't been able to state their opinions and thoughts about the exclusive day. Kanye then made Social Media roar again by projection a clip of his single "New Slaves" on to city buildings all around the world. Pictures of his face planted on city buildings were seen on Instagram, but the video wasn't shown on MTV or any conventional outlets. But then there was Ye's SNL peformance where he preformed "Black Skinheads" and "New Slaves". From performances at the Met Gala and his newest performace at the Governors Ball festival in New York 2 weeks ago, Kanye has had everybody talking about him for the past couple of month but now his album is finally here.

'Yeezus' first started off with "On Sight", a techno, New York City Rage Fest vibe. The beat which sounded annoying to me started off fuzzy but then later the bass came in (Is it me or did the production to that sound .....cheap?). "On Sight" had to my least favorite production on the album. The lyrics were more bold and consistant, Kanye raps "Yeezy season is approaching.....The monster's about to come alive again" and "Black dick all in your spouse again and I know she like chocolate men. She got more niggas off than Cochran, huh?".

Black Skinhead had to be my favorite record on 'Yeezus'. The production was unbelieveable, a record full with instrumental wonders (thank you Daft Punk). The drums was what got me, it felt so Rock N' Roll but with a Hip Hop edge; it was like a "ready for war" type of record. Ye did discuss different issues like him dating a white women and how people will kill him like King Kong (No, I'm serious). He is very direct in this song, nobody can miss the content and the meaning of the song. Kanye raps in a part in the chorus, "4 in the morning, and im zoning. They say I'm possessed, it's omen. I keep it 300, like the Romans. 300 bitches, where the Trojans". I loved watching Kanye perform "Black Skinhead" on SNL, the projection behind him was interesting, as is anything Kanye does.
Watch Kanye preform "Black Skinhead" on SNL http://vevo.ly/13GuU2H

The only thing that entertained me in "I am a God" was Ye said "I am God, Hurry up with my damn massage, Hurry up with my damn menage. Get the Porsche out the damn garage....In French-ass resturant, Hurry up with my damn croissants". I seriously found that amusing, like him repeating "I am a God" was blah. I hope people don't get offended at this record because some slow ones would think Kanye is serious when he's saying "I am a God". I also thought the screams at the end of the song was the best part of the song (don't mind me). Bon Iver's "Justin Vermon" and "Forward Inna Dem Clothes" performed by Capleton was featured on the song. So many helped produced this record: Daft Punk, Hudson Mohawke, Kanye West, Rick Rubin, and Travi$ Scott

Kanye kept it real with the Black/African-American society on "New Slaves", he raps "You see it's broke n***a racism, that's 'Don't touch anything in the store' and this rich n***a racism, that's that 'Come in and please buy more. What you want a Bentley? Fur coat? A diamond chain'. All you Blacks want all the same thing." He sent a message out to the Black Culture, a controversial message that most blacks would hate to hear but it's the truth. The lyrics were very raw, and I agreed with everything Kanye was rapping about. As I digress, Ye then goes in and talks about  followers and leaders, comparing them to sheep and shepherd, then states "I rather be a dick than a swallower". The production goes hard, perfection. Frank Ocean then appeard at the end singing a little bit which I really appreciated.
Watch Kanye perform "New Slaves": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SoKFycTmVU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Now "Hold my liquor" is my third favorite record off the album. Justin Vermon appeared in the beginning of the record singing the intro a little bit woozy. I absolutely love it because it sounds like a Kid Cudi joint even though Chief Keef rapped on the hook (I loved Keef in the song). A lit bit of auto tune was used in the sound which I didn't really mind because it wasn't forced. "Hold My Liquor" tells a story of drunk Kanye stumbling into an exes apartment for some emotional reckless and scattered sex, he raps "Okay I smashed your Corolla, I'm hanging on a hangover. Five years we been over, ask me why I came over. One more hit and I can own ya, one more fuck and I can own ya..." The record is a slow jam that I just love, it compliments the album.

"I'm in it" is a reggae inspired song sampling "Lately" performed Kenny Lattimore. In the beginning of the song Kanye used two different voices as he raps about things he would do in a women's bed (can we just say we know what lady he is talking about). I tried to focus on Agent Sasco giving us a reggae vibe but those lyrics....man oh man. We all know what Kanye is talking about in this record, repeatedly saying "I'm in it", with lines like "Eating Asian pussy, all I need was sweet and sour sause" and "She loving different kinds of sex now, uh black girl sippin white wine. Put my fist in her like a civil rights sign and grabbed it with a slight grind and held it till the right time. Then she came like AAAHH". This is one of Ye's most sexual song, ladies found out a lot about him in this one!

I would have to say I really didn't care for "Blood on the Leaves" but the productoion? Oh my gosh wow the prodcution amazing, let me stop because it was produced by Mr. West himself and TNGHT. Kanye sampled Nina Simone's "Strange Fruit" which played in the intro and throughout the song. Ye used auto tune all through the record (Ye, I thought we was done with that?). I did think that the 4th verse was the most entertaining verse in the song, Ye raps "I don't give a damn if you used to talk to Jay-Z. He ain't with you, he with Beyonce, you need to stop actin crazy". I think this should recieve radio play, if any other song doesn't receive radio spins, then it should be it.

In "Guilt Trip" Kanye looks back on his past relationship. He sampled "Blocka" by Pusha T in "Guilt Trip" which was featured in Pusha's mixtape "Wrath of Caine". "Guilt Trip" also featured Kid Cudi in the interlude at the end of the song which I was very happy about. I loved that Kanye is still cool with Kid Cudi, an ex member of Ye's label GOOD Music.

Kanye featured Chicago relative King Louie and reggae icon Beenie Man in "Send It Up". Record was okay, production was good.....(no shade, I promise!)

Last but not least, "Bound 2"! This record was a great finisher, it was soulful side of Ye who sampled Ponderosa Twins Plus One's "Bound". "Bound 2" featured Charlie Wilson and it sort of love story, well kind of. Mr. Wilson sings, "I know you're tired of loving, of loving with nobody to love, nobody, nobody". In my opinion Kanye had the best lyrics on this sound then in the whole album with bars like "I know I got a bad reputation, Leave a pretty girl sad reputation, Start a Fight Club, Brad reputation" and "So hey, maybe we make it to Christmas, she asked me what I wished for on my wishlist. Have you ever asked your bitch for other bitches?" It's crazy because "Bound 2" is produced by No I.D., (Hip Hop heads and Ye fans know who that is) WOW.

Overall 'Yeezus' was a 5 out of 10 in my book(I like 5 songs out of the 10 songs). The hype was real, this album was anticipated and when I finished listening to it I was kind of disappointed. I liked certain songs but 'Yeezus' didn't give me the same vibe with 'MBDTF' and 'WTT'. For Kanye to name this album 'Yeezus' like it was out of the world was kind of dumb because the album wasn't out of the world. But I think he named this album 'Yeezus' because of his progession, in the album he was even saying people are comparing him to Michael which is true! Kanye West has out passed MJ in Grammys (KW has 21, MJ has 18), Kanye is an innovator, leader, director, film maker, producers, musical genius, trendsetter, fashion trendsetter, controversial celebrity and etc. isn't that what all MJ is? I'm not saying Ye is MJ but I'm saying that they are easy to compare (besides performing). As I digress, go listen to 'Yeezus' and tell me what you think on Twitter @hannniii_

Buy Kanye West's 'Yeezus': https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yeezus/id662392801

Jahsi Wonder ft. Naronci 'Keep Pushin'

JahSi Wonder released 'Keep Pushin', a single from his upcoming mixtape enititled "Black Camp" which has no release date yet. 'Keep Pushin' featured singer Naronci, is just about believing in whatever you want to do/are doing no matter who hates on you. Jahsi spits in a fast Bone Thugs N Harmony flow which reminded me of ASAP Rocky's flow in Kid Cudi's song 'Brothers' in Indicud. As Jahsi preached using metaphors and similies, the soft  gracful voice of Naronci sung in background on a beat produced by OBSmooth.

If you are feeling this record look out for Dj Chi's GRWYF$ tape in July because Jahsi Wonder will be featured on that.

Follow JahSi Wonder on Twitter: @jahsiwonder

Follow OBSmooth on Twitter: @OBSmooth

Folllw DJ Chi on Twitter: @therealDjChi

Listen to 'Keep Pushing': https://soundcloud.com/jahsixgrwyf/keep-pushin-jahsi-wonder-ft

GRWYF$ Rapper,Femdot Releases "Set It Off"

With the compilation tape GRWYF$: FAMLAY nearly finished and his own project "Femdelacreme" wrapping up, Femdot puts out the up-beat song "Set It Off", about girls whose families dictated their relationship. Now at the beginning of the song, I was quite lost with the different sounds and voice overs. No offense, but I had to make sure that this was the right SoundCloud because I haven't heard this style from Femdot...at all. Most of his music has that old school Hip Hop vibe to it, so I wasn't used to this production. But as I continue to listen to the record I started to enjoy it; I started repeating the chorus "I dont care what you thinking...set it off here Jada Pickett". The record was pretty catchy, with lines like "You play like Kobe fine imma tear your achillies", Femdot has once again delivered the bars. Salute!

Follow Femot on Twitter: @thereal_femdot 

Listen to "Set If Off":  https://soundcloud.com/femdotmusic/set-it-off 

Wale Releases 'Bad Remix' Featuring Rihanna

Wale released "Bad" featuring Wale's artist Tara Thomas a while ago, a single off of his album "The Gifted". The single received a lot of success, more success than most of his other singles. "Bad" has gotten numerous spins off the radio, even Pop radio stations play the record. Personally, "Bad" wasn't my cup of tea, well most of Wale's songs aren't my cup of tea. I love the message that he sends out in "Bad" but I can't vibe to his type of poetry. But on June 3rd, Wale released the "Bad Remix" which features 'Bad Gal' Rihanna that will also be featured on Wale's album "The Gifted", due on June 25th.

The "Bad Remix" featuring Rihanna definitely gave off a whole different vibe to me, may be because Rihanna was on it, well actually that is the exact reason. Rihanna put her own swag and personality in the hooks which made me love the song even more (because I didn't like the original version at all; sorry Tara Thomas). What was so different about the remix was the production which made the song more of a club vibe (I hated the squeaking bed sound) and the back and forward dialog between Rihanna and Wale gave it more flavor. Anytime I hear the remix song I ask myself, why did Tara Thomas make the song so boring in the original version? Even in the video she was just so.....boring. Is the label holding her back? Or is she really that boring? As I digress, the dialog between Rihanna and Wale really made the song a good look, even the fact that Rihanna was featured in the song was an A+ by Wale (Def Jam featuring Def Jam). Rihanna and Wale spit, "A bad girl want a real nigga because real niggas just want....ahhh! So it seems like we're caught up in the wrong thing, got a thing for a queen that don't wanna leave. Got a thang for a king, but you ain't a real king, Seems like the ones that are wrong, they ain't got a ring." I think that more people will vibe to this song than the original to be honest, plus the song will get more spins because Rihanna is a household name.

Listen to "Bad Remix" by Rihanna featuring Rihanna: http://soundcloud.com/missinfotv/bad-remix

 

Dj Chi Released A Teaser Ft. Femdot, Jahsi, And Sick Life Entitled 'TNH'

Since summer is fastly aproaching,T the GRWYF$ crew hopes to pick up the pace and really start making some noise. Since the compilation tape GRWYF$: FAMLAY set to be due soon, Dj Chi decided to leak another song from the tape featuring the expected MC's Femdot and Jahsi, and Sick Life, member of eGo. "T.N.H" takes a more trill approach than a normal song from the collective with a classic Pimp C sample. 

Listen to "T.N.H"  https://soundcloud.com/therealdjchi/tnh-top-notch-hos-feat-femdot

Twitter: @therealdjchi @thereal_femdot @jahsiwonder @egosl

Eve's "Lip Lock" Album Review

Eve is back with her fourth studio album "Lip Lock" which dropped May 14th. The album featured collaborations from Dawn Richards, Pusha T, Juicy J, of course Missy Elliott, and more. The sound of the album was pretty much the same, excepted for a couple slow songs. I felt like she had the same flow like she did on Ruff Ryders, that hard core rap shit. I am just glad that a 90's female rapper has came back and put out a very good album. "Lip Lock" was a 8/10, or may be a 7.5/10. Lyrics and flow were on key, but I aspected more from Eve; may be just like 3 club hits because this is the era of turn up music. But over all Eve represented for the 90's female rappers, who eles was going to step up anyways?

'Lip Lock' started off with her single "E.V.E" ft. Missy Kitty which is my favorite record on the album. The sound, to me, was generated from London since she has been living there for sometime now. "E.V.E" had a rough Philly vibe just like the rest of her album. Other songs that gave that same vibe were "Wanna Be" ft. Missy Elliott and Naco, "Mama In The Kitchen" ft. Snoop Dogg, and "Grind Or Die". "She Bad Bad" gave me a Caribbean/Jamacian vibe but didn't set well with me until I heard the remix which was on the album as well. The remix featured Pusha T and Juicy J making the song ten times more better! Some songs that I thought were different for Eve was "Make It Out This Town" ft. Gabe Saporta, "Keep Me From You" ft. Dawn Richards, and "Never Gone" ft Chrisette Michelle. Eve still has the same flow but these songs were more out of the box, it will hopefully get spins on Urban radio stations.

Eve's last album came out ten years ago, leaving her fans thirsty for more. I am glad Eve returned with 'Lip Lock' because it was way over due. I am also glad that Eve stuck to what she knew, Hip Hip, and didn't adventure off to other genres of music like Pop, like other female artist are doing. Being Indie really helped to her advantage because she got to have her own sound and ideas. I hope that her next album has some Ruff Ryder members and maybe more newer  artist as well. Thanks Eve again for being the only 90's female rapper who resurrected with an album, and a great project at that!

Buy 'Lip Lock' on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lip-lock/id638374988

Femdot Release '1000 Miles And Running', Part Of His New Project

As Femdot finishes on his upcoming mixtape "Femdelacreme",the music genius will be putting out songs with Chicago producer, Mike Wavvs, in a series called "WavyFridays". Femdot released "1000 Miles And Running" today, May 10, his the first installment to "Wavy Fridays". Femdot spits over a smooth soulful beat about the issues around him, like "Instagram made this thugs photo genic, followers make these hoes all pathetic but the world just deceives us. Told us to love black girls with white girl features, killed our leaders,brain washed our teachers. Can't be mad at them they don't know history either". This might actually be one of my favorite Femdot flows since I heard this kid! My favorite lines? Well if you asked me, they were, "Momma figure out like why my homework aint finished? I guess Ambition cant pay tuition" and "...And my clique are all getting rich over here my n***a, I mean we broke but we goin somewhere my n***a." Killer bars Fembot, salute!

Femdelacreme coming soon!

Listen to "1000 miles" https://soundcloud.com/femdotmusic/1000-miles-and-running

Follow Twitter: @thereal_Femdot , @MikeWavvs 

Pusha T Links Up With Kanye West For 'Numbers On The Boards' Video

After dropping "Numbers On The Board" a few weeks back, Pusha T blesses us with a dark visual for the song. The track brings out a new fresh sound with a complex and eccentric beat, which is what I got from the video.

The "Numbers On The Board" video gave me a cold vibe just like J. Cole's "Power Trip" video. The video, shot in Paris, France, showcased a lot of dark visuals and unexplained scenes. Unlike the self explained "Power Trip" video, Pusha appeared in various rooms and locations which had no significants to any of lyrics he was rapping, odd. I also thought that it was odd (but I love odd) that Pusha was in a room with cars that were covered; I thought it was a very bold statement actually. I think it meant that "yes I have rap money but why flaunt the fact that I do have money". There were lots of interesting visuals in the video, like one scene when the director focuses his camera in a room, and it seemed like somebody was peeking out in the corner of the room, and also when Pusha was in a pitch black room and all we saw were his eyes and gold grills. Kanye West and Chief Keef also had a little a cameo in the video as well; maybe we will hear Keef in Pusha T's new album "My Name Is My Name" which is due on July 16th.

Watch "Pusha T - Numbers On The Boards (Explicit)" on YouTube

Kanye West Performs New Music At Met Gala

Kanye West attended the Met Gala after party last night in New York City and performed a few of his old tracks, but also performed the rumored single and/or album, "I Am A God".

Now, there are videos out of Kanye's peformance but they are only a few seconds long. DJ A-Track and a few other people who attented the after party leaked Vine videos throughout the event. In his performance, Ye occasionally yelled out "I Am A God" so we clearly know that his project (whether it is a single or album) is entitled "I Am A God".

"I Am A God" is supposedly set to debut May 18 during Ye's 'Saturday Night Live' performance (crosses fingers). Vogue is very much planning to release a HD footage of last night's performanxe on Friday.

Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj-tiNY0994&feature=player_embedded

Video 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE14BBkyMYU&feature=player_embedded

Jay-Z Drops '100$ Bill, Must Have A Little Gatsby In Him!

Today the soundtrack tracklist to 'The Great Gastby' was released and Jay-Z brand new track "'100$ Bill" opened the soundtrack of 'The Great Gatsby' film. Jay-Z is even the Executive Producer to the soundtrack and film of 'The Great Gatsby'.

We are so used to hearing Jay-Z talk about money in his other records, so when "'100$ Bill" dropped I knew Jay was going to kill it. More lyrical and impressive than his recent record "Open Letter", Jay-Z goes back to his New York roots and rapped about the drugs and money. Bars like "Took that Taylor Swift to 100 f***ing million, bitch!", and "That cheese made us consitipated, couldn't tell us shit!" reassured me that Jay-Z still has bars. "'100$ Bill" also had some  cameo of Leonardo DiCaprio in 'The Great Gatsby' film in this chopped and screwed beat. In a recent interview, Leonardo DiCaprio even says Jay-Z has a bit of Gatsby in him.

First Listen: Music From Baz Luhrmann's Film 'The Great Gatsby' http://t.co/0CUAfRb3GR

Femdot Delivers Brutal Bars On "Theme Song To A Robbery"

Southside Chicago's cold MC, Femdot, leaked "Theme Song To a Robbery" (#TSTAR) ,produced by Leader Lockwood, from his forthcoming mixtape "Femdelacreme" which drops this Summer. Femdot RIPPED this track with powerful metaphors and similies layed on top with an old school flow. Femdot did justice, poetic justice, with bars like, "I'm on the block with loose screws and nothing to loses so what's the move? What's the move?", "Come from a place where parents don't coincide, family don't survive and fathers don't provide but hey, even Jesus never met his real father...", and "I was 16, spitting 16 at Sweet Sixteens!". Femdot had a lot more edgy and brutal bars then his usual records, but he still delivers once again! Salute Femdot!

Let me just say this, "Some of these rappers can't see Femdot, step up!....I'm done" (I usually don't do this, I promise......)

Listen to Femdot's "Theme Song To A Robbery": https://soundcloud.com/femdotmusic/theme-song-to-a-robbery

Twitter: @thereal_Femdot, @LeadLockwood

Dj Chi Releases "Whatever" ft. Jahsi Wonder And Keturah

As Summer fastly approaches and we anticipate the release of GRWYF$ , Dj Chi decides to leak another track off the mixtape. "Whatever" which features GRWYF$ member, Jahsi Wonder and fellow female newcomer Keturah. Jahsi and Keturah both lay down smooth flow verses about how their significant others are open anything in the relationship, on a sampled "Jones Girls" beat. Keturah killed her verse with a little Français with, "Me plus you is Qui so we can love just like the French do". Thank you Keturah for representing for the females on this one!

Listen to "Whatever" on Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/therealdjchi/whatever-feat-jahsi-wonder

Twitter: @TheRealDjChi @jahsiwonder @ThatGirlKeturah

"Truly Yours 2" Just Dropped And Our Summer Might Be Cole

J. Cole delivered the second installment in his Truly Yours series, "Your Yours 2". Last night J. Cole released "Cole Summer" produced by himself which is also featured in this mixtape. This six-track collection included features from 2Chainz and Young Jeezy. J. Cole delivered bars, but also gave us amazing production. I hope his sophomore album, "Born Sinner" which is due June 26th, will do justice.

Most of the records on this mixtape were deep and storytelling "3 Wishes" and "Cousins" were really deep, reminding me of old school Nas (well early 2000's Nas). But the track "Chris Tucker" ft 2 Chainz was a hit! Cole starts off the song with "Money Talk Motherf-er, Chris Tucker". Cole then slays his last verse with a little "N***as In Paris" flow, rapping, "Ball so hard motherf- wanna find me, and now a hoe wanna climb me. If real recognize real, that's why I took a motherf-er like Hov to sign me. Ball so hard I'm the truth n***as. All Star game catching  oops, if you a bitch and I'm a bitch, I'm Sheryl Swoopes and you hoops". Like I said slayed! 2 Chainz was okay, in my opinion he could have done better, but J. Coles presence gave 2 Chain leeway.

"Head Bussa" produced by yours truly, J. Cole, was a track that kind of hit me. J. Cole rapped about his life problems and revealed an event in his life that most people didn't know about. "Head Bussa" was definitely a deep track; in the record Cole confessed that in the past he struggled with paying off his student loans and tuition (St. John's University). He also confessed that he was in a deadly car accident in 2008.

To listen to J. Cole's "Truly Yours 2": http://www.dreamvillain.net/trulyyours2/

The Rise Of Ske: Webisode 2 "Unorganized Trip"

SKE Records have launched the new webisode "THE RISE OF SKE" that documents the life and daily grind of Trel Mack & Q The Question, taking SKE Records to the pinnacle of the music business. In webisode 2 'Unorganized Trip', which is pretty unorganized, Trel Mack shows us what he does everyday: Get a haircut, go to the store, and also planning a trip to New York City to shoot video for "Season Greetings" from Q The Question, Petter Jones & Trel Mack!

Watch 'The Rise of SKE' Webisode 2 "Unorganized Trip": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFjwEhV36tE&feature=youtu.be

Listen to Trel Mack's "Inspired By Greatness": https://soundcloud.com/trelmack/sets/trel-mack-inspired-by

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This Ain't A Preview But J. Cole Drops "Cole Summer"

Elliott Wilson, from Rap Radar, said it right! "It's Light Skin Season!"

The Roc Nation MC, J. Cole dropped a new song entitled "Cole Summer" April 29th. In the record Cole rapped on a Lauryn Hill sample of "Nothing Even Matters". Cole clearly let's us know in the beginning of the record that "this ain't a preview" to his upcoming album ,"Born Sinner", which will drop June 26 (the same day as Wale's album, Gifted).

"Cole Summer" was an expected record by J. Cole (not that it was horrible; it was a hit and I loved very bar on the record, it was just another genius record, as always... Thanks Cole). In the record, Cole mentioned rapper, Drake, stating, "Throw thousands in the club with Drizzy, the only problem is I'm throwing 4, he throwing 50". Cole also rapped about how his label (Def Jam/Roc Nation) didn't think he could sell an album in the summer ( even though he is about to drop his album in the Summer, matter of fact, this Summer anyways). Cole then rapped about how if the album flops, him and mom will go back at walking to the post office; hince the single's artwork of his mothers walking towards a U.S Postal truck.

We needed this record, in general, Hip Hop needed this. J. Cole always does his fans right anytime he drops a track! J. Cole even announced on Twitter that he is going to drop "Truly Yours 2" today, April 30th.

To listen to Cole Summer by J. Cole go to: http://m.soundcloud.com/j-cole/j-cole-cole-summer-prod-by-j

X-Phaze Drops Single And Visual Of "Pretend"

X-Phaze, an 17 year old rapper from Mendham, New Jersey, dropped his new single and video last Friday called "Pretend". In this record, X sang and spit a couple of bars about how he ain't pretend, he is the real deal. X pretty much gave us Drake the singer for the chorus and the fast flow of Bone Thugs N' Harmony for the verses. X-Phaze gave us a simple, much isolated visual for "Pretend"; pretty much making us focus on him and him only. X also shows off his early 2000's "baggy" look, completely ignoring the new and latest fashion trends/styles. Even though the video is low budge, X-Phaze still does his thing! X might be young but his ambition and talent will get him signed to a major lable in the future. I definitely respect his effort! "Pretend" is currently available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and Rhapsody.

Listen to X-Phaze's single "Pretend":  https://soundcloud.com/xphaze/pretend ).

Check out X- Phaze's music video for "Pretend": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqIsJVfgE-I

Buy X-Phaze's music on iTunes: http://iTunes.com/X-Phaze

Visit X-Phaze's official website: http://X-Phaze.com/

"Like" X-Phaze on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/XPhaze

Subscribe to X-Phaze on Youtube: http://YouTube.com/XPhazeTV

Follow X-Phaze on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/X_Phaze

DJ YRS ft. Chox-Mak's Video Of "Make It Last"

DJ YRS Jerzy and his artist Chox-Mak are taking over the underground Hip Hop scene once again with their new single "Make It Last" produced my Keith Sweat, which was a sample of a N-Tone beat. With all the positive feedback the two artist were getting, they both decided to drop a visual which was shot by Rock Royal Imani Films. "Make It Last" is for the ladies; both DJ YRS and Chox-Mak both rap about a perfect and loyal lady. Both the video and the song have a "Down South" vibe so if you're a fan of Young Scooter you might be a fan of DJ YRS and Chox-Mak

Go watch the video of "Make It Last" and give them some feedbacks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slK0KSIpYJU&feature=youtu.be

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Femdot Goes In On "Sam Bowie" produced by Knxwledge

Femdot, a young rapper from the Southside of Chicago dropped a track called, "Sam Bowie" produced by Knxwledge. In this record Femdot doesn't rap about the once known NBA star who was a first round second pick of the NBA Draft, but later in his career was a bust. Femdot actually rapped about his inner thoughts and his deep emotions about life: from school to his passion of rap. May be Femdot Is trying to tell us that he doesn't want to have the expectation of Sam Bowie, he wants to be great and stay great.

Also expect Femdot to collab with Frank Leone and Martin $ky soon. Fem's mixtape "Femdelacreme" drops later this summer. Stay tuned

Listen to Sam Bowie on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/femdotmusic/sam-bowie-produced-by

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Gave Us Visuals For "Can't Hold Us"

Visuals are important! Macklemore
and Ryan Lewis gave us another visual from their album yesturday. Their new video, "Can't Hold Us" ft. Ray Dalton, is  one of their singles from their album "The Heist". This video had a lot going on, but it was the "there's a lot going on" in a good way type of video! Unlike other videos, "Can't Hold Us" was directed by a team of people: Ryan Lewis, Jason Koenig, and Jon Jon Augastavo. I am glad to see rappers contribute in the making of their videos because it really shows that they are not just performers, they artistic artists . 

So the video starts off with an old Eskimo man giving Macklemore the "Heist Black Flag", which Macklemore runs off with. Macklemore then travels with the flag in hand with a sled and a pack of Huskies like he is competiting in the Alaska's Iditarord race (weird but cool). I think it represented may be "a race in time" in allegiance because in the rest of the video different people end up passing the the flag on to other people and the lyrics of the song kind of go hand in hand. We also see clips of a huge pirateship, and scenes with Ray Dalton. But the end of the video, Macklemore placed the "Heist Black Flag" on top of Seattle Washington's Space Needle.

Some great visuals in the video was the camel walking on a city sidewalk, which was weird but cool because we usually see camels in the desert, but in this video it is walking on the sidewalk with Macklemore. Another visual which grabbed my attention was the scene with the red truck in the plain grassy fields. The red truck was pulling a long wagon that had a living room set on it. Yes I said it, the wagon had a television, a couch, rug, a lamp, etc. all while the truck was moving and Macklemore was rapping and chilling on the couch. There was also a scence with Ray Dalton, who was stranded on a island sitting on a barbor sit getting his hair. This scene really hit me the most because he is dressed to the T with his lace ups on, stranded on a island, while getting his hair cut. But the Ryan Lewis appears for submerging out of the water and handing the "Heist Black Flag" to Ray Dalton. It was a great image with a powerful meaning and visual!

There was a lot of visuals and numerous subliminal messages in the video, so go watch the video and see if you know the meaning. I  absolutely love the song; it's so uplifting but yet a party starter.

Go watch "Can't Hold Us"! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zNSgSzhBfM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

To download Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's album "The Heist" go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cant-hold-us-feat.-ray-dalton/id560097651?i=560097694

Kid Cudi's "Indicud" Album Review

Kid Cudi is back with a new project, "Indicud", his third studio album that released today, April 16th. "Indicud" is for all of Kid Cudi's regular and older fans only because it the same eccentric sound.  Most people know Kid Cudi as the man who assisted Kanye West with the writing and vocal work of Ye's 2008 auto tuned detour, "808's & Heatbreak". Kid Cudi is known for his futuristic and out of space sound, hince his nickname "Moon Man", which is what we will expect on this album.

Indicud started off with "The Resurrection of Scott Mescudi" and "Unfuckwittable", which both had eccentric sound waves and amazing electric and bass guitar work that sounds like something off of the 1980 movie, "The Shining" which was known for it's abnormal music and screenplay. "Unfuckeittable" intro is a sample of Macaulay Culkin's 1993's "The Good Son". Cudi sounds empowered and energized than ever in this record, you can tell by the lyrics in the song too!

Some tracks that stand out to me was "King Wizard". In the intro Cudi decicates this song to his boys, his family and fans, but most importantly to his haters. What makes this track stand out to me was the catchy beat, it's not like his other productions because it has a little hood flavor in it (He is from Cleveland, Ohio!). Another is "Burn Baby Burn" which was a rant track.Cudi raps "N***as think I'm living my life paranoid, f*** that man". Kid gets stuff off his chest and let's it out on one long verse. He addressed the accusations about heavy drug use by saying "I just experimented, and it helped me adjust". Then there was "Immortal", one of his singles that he released earlier this year. In "Immortal", Cudi sings, "I can't explain this sudden peace in my walk" over a sample of MGMT's "Congratulations", which actually runs backward (He revealed this secret on Twitter last month, pretty cool huh?). "Immortal" to me is a part two of "Day N' Night", which was a battle between his good and evil side. But in "Immortal", Cudi is a new man.

I absolutely love "Girls" ft Too $hort! I am always screaming "I see pretty girls everywhere I go, every, every, everywhere I go!". "Girls" celebrates the diversity of females and how beautiful they are. This track is definitey a Spring/Summer anthem; the females would love this record! I hope it gets spins on the radio. Another track that I love but I was surprised by was "Brothers" ft King Chip and A$AP Rocky.  In this song Cudi, King Chip, and Rocky rap about the bound they all have for their friends that they call their brothers. The track had a very smooth late 90's flow to it which made Rocky, who had a victorious verse, spit a double speeded flow that would make Bone Thugs-N Harmony proud.

Some tracks that are unique are "New York City Rage Fest" and "Afterwards (Bring Yo Friends)" ft Michael Bolton and King Chip. "New York City Rage Fest" is sounds like Hip Hop techno music, if that is even possible. It also has an early 2000's flavor that mixed with punk and electronic dance music. The "House Music" clubs will love it! Cudi then gives us "Afterwards (Bring Yo Friends)", a nine minute track that has a 70's vibe to it; thanks to Michael Bolton's vocals. This track definitely has that 70's rollerskating jam vibe, like the end of Frank Ocean's "Pyramids".

Kid Cudi recently said in a radio interview that he was no longer with Kanye West's label G.O.O.D Music. Some were shocked and others saw it coming. But if you noticed last year when the G.O.O.D Music "Cruel Summer" album dropped, Cudi barely promoted the album and he was even featured in album. I am kind of glad Kid Cudi is not apart of G.O.O.D Music because his sound is very different from them. He gives us more if a Odd Future sound then a typical Hip Hop sound anyways so it was best for him to part ways. Overall this album is amazing, from the eccentric production to all the different features like Kendrick Lamar, RZA, etc. that are included in this masterpiece. If they had to remake the movie "The Shining", this album should be featured in all aspects of the movie. "The Shining" was not just a movie it was a picture with visuals, and "Indicud" is not just a Hip Hop album it's artwork. Kid Cudi's fans got to travel through a whole new world with this one. Thanks "Moon Man"!

To buy "Indicud" go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/indicud/id626561637