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.
4 Comments : Posted by Weston Deboer
Posted on June 23rd, 2008
GTA IV, known for its prominent role as a thug simulator for kids like Latarian, is also a pretty good source for finding dope music. I remember playing GTA: San Andreas and blasting the Chuck D station! And seeing that this version is set in NY, I would expect to find some dope hip-hop since Premier, Green Lantern, and Mister Cee contributed to the stations. Then also add that Nas and Busta created new songs for the game - you can now kill pedestrians while banging out some dope music, kinda like real NY. Full MTV article after the jump….
and another event happens where a major injustice takes place and hip-hop stays silent. What happened to the days where KRS-One, PE, and Big Daddy Kane would respond to anything that seemed unjust? Where are Nas, Jay-Z, Kanye, the Roots, Ice Cube and/or the RZA to take a stance? Are we that invested in our corporate success that we have lost our soul of social rebellion and for the counter-culture? I agree with Gotty that:
Did Michael really brainwash us that much that we stand aside and say that this is somebody else’s issue? Even my hero and fav artist, Jay-Z, has time to record a diss record against a wack-ass NBA player but can’t respond with some vocals over a just blaze beat to send a message to the NYPD. Its been 4-days, its like Katrina again. Are we waiting for Sean Penn to help us out? I guess I am just at loss right now b/c Sean Bell was murdered the night before his wedding which kinda hits home for me, seeing that I got married this weekend. And add to the fact that today is the 16th anniversary of the LA Riots - where I do not support the destruction and loss it caused, but at least people did something. If you have any ideas on what to do, let me know….
Old interview but still relevant to the public. My homie Enrique sent it my way. Also, after the jump is his speech from earlier this week on race. I still believe Obama can win but this moment gave us a real look on a person who can be honest about race, politics, and our potential without being unrealistic or avoiding the topic. Straight Bangin’ gave us a dope write up on it.
***Update: John Stewart’s reaction/dialogue to Obama’s Speech after the jump
Rocksmith brings us children of the 80’s, iconic apparel from the great music and movies of our pre-adolescence. At last, the now young professionals can make one last grab for street-cred, before they completely sell out for a steady paycheck and marriage…Franchise.
Rocksmith originates in Tokyo, the center for American Pop-culture, and the collection is designed in NYC. Great tee-design, and poignant selection of film and lyrics, who can help but want one. The more obscure the reference, the more we can say ” I was there and you weren’t.”
Click the photo to buy one online.
Comment : Posted by Amart
Posted on February 29th, 2008
“RECOGNIZE! Hip Hop and Contemporary Portraiture” is a current exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. Six artists and one poet were chosen for their work to highlight the culture and elements of hip-hop. I think this is a really unique exhibit and definitely gives a lot of visibility to the culture. Proud to see this up! (Official Site. Via MTV)
Representing LA via the N.O. (Not Fresno - stop being stupid, stupid). Signed to Interscope - album (”Remind Me in 3 Days”) out in 2008. Def a new sound that heads need to be checking for. Readers of Mass Appeal and fans of Entourage know who they are already. Check them in LA or on their myspace for more songs! Spine told me about them.
