or at least posted by me. I have been eagerly awaiting this album and after hearing “Hero” and “Black President” on the N***** mixtape, I am holding off to hear the whole album. Both songs came with beats and lyrics that haven’t excited me about a Nas album since “It was written”. I lied, I was also excited for “Hip-Hop is Dead”. I also believe that this upcoming album was meant to be heard in its entirety and not a collective of leaked songs. So, its blackout time for me. No new Nas snippets or leaked tracks. Everyone else has them but I am closing my eyes and holding my ears till the 15th. On a seperate note, I think “Hero” inspired me to get a new tattoo. And… anyone else think it was classic when Nas said that he “was shaking off all his pop fans” from his second album for the last few years on his mixtape? Don’t understimate the kid.
2 Comments : Posted by DJ Franchise a/k/a Francis Chiser
Posted on July 1st, 2008
Kid Sister made it to URB’s Girls of Summer feature. Very entertaining read. She was a fatty, loves to cuss, and keeps it real b/c she actually worked crappy jobs just like us. She also changed the album title, no longer Koko B. Ware. Sad Face. If you like a dope musician on the rise or a crappy hipster girl that looks like a dude: also check out Janelle Morae or Santogold. Kid Sister’s full URB interview after the jump…
Scouring the internuts today, I came across 2 cool vids for my sneaker heads. The man, Dukes, posted a cool video on Tinker Hatfield (I know 2 posts about him in 4 days). Full Clip is doing things and you should check out the site. Plus, he’s from BK and although we are West Coast - BK is the borough that’s thorough. And then based on my boy $port’s recommendation, I checked out Around the Way Girls and they had a good interview from a chick’s POV. So Enjoy!
4 Comments : Posted by DJ Franchise a/k/a Francis Chiser
Posted on June 30th, 2008
So after all the hoopla and haters, reports are that Jay-Z rocked Glastonbury. A moment sure to go down in the history books is that Jay-Z came out and sang Oasis’ “Wonderwall” as his first song to get back at Noel Gallagher and his comments on hip-hop at Glastonbury. Its also good to know that Jay-Z is as about as good a singer as I am on Rockband. Secondly, I think the first two lines of “Wonderwall” were a perfect fit for the moment. I guess, Noel never did his research of Jay at festivals. Or else, he would’ve seen how Jay ethered Prodigy at Summerjam. HE WILL NOT LOSE! Here are slew of write-ups to get your attention:
So… RZA is saying that he is unsure that they will ever make an album together again. He says Wu-Tang is forever but business with his clanmates is done. So, much like G at Grandgood, I ask “if they never record again, are they still a group?” Are there other groups that never make a record again but still a group? Fugees? Gangstarr? I don’t know…. Swiped from GG via ProHH. Full interview after the jump…
**UPDATE: Metal Lungies surprised me with a dope interview with Meth (lucky bastards). Meth claims “Wu is still tight” but didn’t even know that RZA dropped a new album. Go there for the interview.
On a mission to help Peter and Cipha reach 30,000 listeners by next week. Who’s in? I got Amart hooked and I know DFLO listens on Itunes. Where are the rest of the KTL readers? All 5 of you, I know you’re out there. And if you don’t know, now you do. “Rockin the W” is going to be the new Rogaine ad slogan.
Kanye West couldn’t stand it anymore and has blogged about the souljah boy and ice-t rivarly. And he declares that it is okay for souljah boy to keep on doing what he is doing, to keep things fresh and new. Or something, in other news kanye west is whack.
Soulja boy is fresh ass hell and is actually the true meaning of what hip hop is sposed to be. He came from the hood, made his own beats, made up a new saying, new sound and a new dance with one song. He had all of America rapping this summer. If that ain’t Hip Hop then what is? A bunch of wannabe keep it real rappers that ain’t even relevant, recycling samples trying to act like it’s 96 again and all they do is hate on new shit? Niggas always talk about the golden age but for a 13 year old kid, this is the golden age!!! That song was so dope cause everything he said had a hidden meaning… that’s Nas level shit… he just put it over some steel drums which is also some Nas shit if you had the 2nd album cassette with the bonus track “Silent Murder” on it. In closing… new niggas get ya money$$$$$$$$$$ Keep this shit fresh and original…. ain’t no fuckin’ rules to this shit and that’s what real hip hop is to me.
2 Comments : Posted by Weston Deboer
Posted on June 23rd, 2008
Did Charles and Ray Eames ever DJ? No. But if they did then these modern turntable setups by MetroFarm would for sure be in their possession. Each DJ Desk is customizable to fit any turntable and mixer combo. The desks come in materials from concrete to stainless steel. Dope.
1 Comment : Posted by Amart
Posted on June 22nd, 2008
Here is Soulja Boy’s response to Ice-T’s comments that Soula Boy “single-handedly killed hip-hop”. I had to stop if after the first 4 minutes - it was too ridiculous. Ice-T is not known for being soft with his words but the video shows that Soulja Boy is completely dumb to his place in hip-hop. Next up is the Kidz In the Hall being interviewed after a Paid Dues show. Its a pretty boring conversation until they get into the Douchebag part. Watch and see..
My immediate feelings after watching these videos reminded me of seeing the difference between Avon & Stringer versus Marlo and the Corner boys. It was just a slap-in-the-face - a difference of attitude about hip-hop, paid dues (how ironic for Kids in the Hall) and enititlement. Soulja Boy believes that he actually accomplished something in hip-hop. But, he also believes hip-hop is about making money and not a culture. Kidz in the Hall (who I happen to like the current remix) think they are OGz cause they dropped a brick of an album 2 years ago. This type of arrogance, entitlement, and lack of self-awareness just bothers me. I am now more focused to avoid douchebags and do better hip-hop gigs. I pray for Soulja Boy’s safety. (Both videos swiped from Bol.)
1 Comment : Posted by DJ Franchise a/k/a Francis Chiser
Posted on June 19th, 2008
