Torrential Downpours

Today it rained . . . a lot. And I had to kill time outside so I got wet . . . But it was ok because today was good day. Went to Men's Warehouse and got my tux. Black blazer, grey vest, black shirt, grey tie. I think I will totally F-L-Y and if you can't spell then I'm a very swell guy. lol.

Okay so sometimes when I'm on limewire and I find a song by an artist, I just start clicking every other song that they have and I don't really listen to them, I just let them pile up so I eventually end up with a limewire playlist of mad fresh songs. I ran across this song. It has a nice violin-dominated beat with a smooth Kanye-like flow. Plus Estelle sounds mad nice on the hook and her lil 8 bars of vocal greatness. The rhymes remind me of Bittersweet Poetry, the whole concept reminds me of Kanye actually, maybe Kidz In The Hall are from Chicago or something. Oh well, enjoy.

Kidz In The Hall ft. Estelle - Love Hangover



edit - yea they are from Chicago, Southside none the less . . . go figure

Mr. Carter

It's a Carter Family Affair on this track. Dwayne featuring Shawn and must I say that this track is pretty cool. The beat is kind of relaxing, Kanye probably made it. On Jay-Z verse he started off rhyming with a type Lupeish flow, it was cool to listen to. Enjoy.

Lil Wayne ft. Jay-Z - Mr.Carter

Lights are STILL Flashing

Okay the 3rd, actually the 1st video. Yeah I know it's kind of confusing so I'll let Kanye explain it.

it goes like this the first video was
1. Flashing Lights - Original Version (High Production Version)
2. Flashin Lights - Pictures Video (Model that gets rapped)
3. Flahsing Lights - World Release (Model Kills kanye In The Trunk)

HERE IS THE NEVER BEFORE SEEN VERSION RELEASED!!!!!!!!!
YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
Taken from http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kanye-West-Official-Fan-Page/8541388354/

Kanye West - Flashing Lights

Buzzin Freestyle

Well I don't know if everyone hear has heard Buzzin by Schwayze. I like the beat personally, the soothing rythym of the acoustic guitar with the relaxed lyricism of a laid back rapper (Shwayze, even his name sounds laid back). He kinds of reminds me of Lupe Fiasco with his flow. Well I can't find this song online to put it up but don't worry, I'll try again later.

Recently I've been noticng (and ignoring) this underground phenom known as Wale. He's on some Cool Kids remix and I think Lupe like him or something. Oh well, a few music addicts that I know of are constantly talking about them and I like the Buzzin beat so i figured I'd give this track a listen. It's pretty cool. Too bad I can't really tell which person is Nando McFlyy and which person is Wale . . . o well.

This is cool thought, "ditch the cannon, Christina Milian" lol "sign me now but refuse to wear a chain, i refuse to be a slave again" and my favorite line, "hell I wanna ball like kobe, but I won't hog" . . . AMEN to that.

Nando McFlyy ft. Wale - Buzzin Freestyle

http://www.zshare.net/audio/126718443ca80c6a/

Weezer - Pork and Beans

Ok I honestly know nothing about this song, but the video is great. It is like a collabo of youtube greats, quite hilarious actually. We see the guy from "shoes" in here, the bananas from Peanut-Butter-Jelly Time, the chocolate rain kid, the singing fat guy, etc.

You know what, the song isn't bad either. It is rebel music (duh, it is a rock song). Matter of fact, I can really rock out to this. Also the water effect is pretty cool. Catch the Timberland reference around the middle of the song, recently my friends and I noticed that if Timberland produced your song you are automatically promised recognition and airplay on Hot 97. I mean why else would you find Justin Timberlake and Madonna there? And what happened to the One Republic single that he didn't produce? Yeah . . . I don't know if they have one either . . . Well without further Adu (yo he gets mad shout outs in songs), I present to you . . .

Weezer- Pork and Beans

Flashing Lights, the 2nd video

Kanyeezy has been working very hard this year. Remember how Jesus Walks had like 3 videos, well he's doing the same thing for Flashing Lights. This video is pretty interesting, it depicts a model living the fast life, but at the end she gets raped or something and ends up crying on the train (i'm pretty sure its the A or C, I mean i know Kanye's from chi-town but i've taken the A and C and that is my professional opinion).

Yea i'm kind of tired from playing football today so I don't have much to say . . . enjoy.

Kanye West - Flashing Lights


Random song of the week
Teriyaki Boyz ft. Kanye West - I Still Love H.E.R.

Nike Illuminated Confusion Dunk

More dunks, well they did say that 2008 would be the year of the dunk. Now if I can get an invite to the exclusive nike id store on Elizabeth st or if they drop some black and carolina blue SBs then i'm set. Also if I could get a job to support my sb dunk needs that would help.

Well these dunks look cool with the light off. You know like an ugly girl who's great in bed or something but when the lights are on the appeal goes away? This is pretty much that concept in sneaker form.

These sneakers by Evolved Footwear are overpriced (and ugly in the daytime). But if you can afford it (and you're nocturnal) then go for it.

Nike SB Lobster Dunk

Well one thing about me is that I love nike's, I love dunks, I love SB dunks, and I love concept dunks, especially SBs. I mean i treasure my November Rains and I STILL want a pair of MF Dooms.

So Concepts Fishing Co. will be releasing their Nike SB Lobster Dunk on saturday, May 31st. The shoe will be limited edition (sorry ladies or people with small feet) available exclusively at Concepts. The first 200 pairs will include special stuff such as a condiment box and a poster. This is based off of fishsing in New England (because apparently fishing is big up there).

The event will be catered by Legal Seafoods, who will have lobster appetizers (go figure). There will also be a raffle for more goodies. The shoe itself costs $150 and the first 50 pairs will come with a special limited edition wooden box.

College Life

Yo the college life is stressful, and i'm still in highschool. I just had to finsih my 6 page sociology final paper on inequality, and I am quite tired, but I still want to blog because I found an intersting thing or two that I feel liek sharing. Aren't I a nice guy, and pretty F-L-Y and if you can't spell then I'm a pretty swell guy . . . Sorry, but The Cool Kids rock.

The Hellboy II: Golden Army based Adidas
These sneakers were made for the upcoming Hellboy sequel, a collaboration with Adidas and Universal Studios. The colors are cool for people who like the whole red & gold combination. I don't wear gold so I'm not getting them but if someone can wear them correctly they will look pretty great. Be sure to leave the tongue in front of the strap because that is what anybody who is as cool as me would do . . . I'm just saying.



Drugs Couture

Now you probably think that this is about drugs on t-shirts on something. Well in a way you're correct. It is about the first drug known to man. Woman. This is a great concept because drugs can make you feel really good, but will lead to your downfall later. Like Adam & Ev . . . and marriage. The philosophy of this female only line is expressed in the companies two slogans: "Addiction Is Love" & "Withdrawal is a Broken Heart". Yeah I know, meaningless female jargon but whatever, enjoy ladies.

Africano Boy (youtube)

Yo, this guy, he's funny. I don't know if he's gay or whatever. But he is one funny dude. An some people might already know, 2 girls and 1 cup is a very unique video to say the least. If you would like to find a source of entertainment, then just watch people's reactions to 2 girls 1 cup. Trust me, they are pretty Fin hilarious. Well this guy is already funny, now his reaction, priceless.

This is too funny to wait until tomorrow

Just watch it

What Up Man

So as you may (probably not) know the Cool Kids album, The Bake Sale EP is scheduled to drop on June 10th. Well i caught whiff of a few of their tracks and when I heard the beat from this one I wanted to run to the nearest drum set and just start playing. It's a beat that everyone can understand, it is so simple yet so great. If you have no idea what i'm talking about then listen to it yourself.

For those who don't know, The Cool Kids consist of Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish, Chuck is the producer, and he gets busy. You should listen to their previous album Totally Flossed Out (copied from Totally Krossed Out by Kriss Kross might I add) and hear some of their work, these guys get the job done. And if anyone watched the video I posted a few days ago you can see a video of Chuck, Lupe and some rock & roll guys working on some great-sounding remix.

The Cool Kids - What Up Man



And before I forget, random song of the week

The Cool Kids & Lil Wayne - Gettin' It

Lupe Fiasco Hot97 interview w/ Angie Martinez

So Lupe went to hot 97 to get interviewed by Angie Martinez. This time he wasnt late! And she didnt threaten his life! Progress among professionals is something i like to see. They did not really talk about anything new. Fall of Rome was mentioned, Chris Brown & Rihanna in the GITD (Glow In The Dark) tour, and Mrs. Fiasco. Just kidding, Lupe isn't marrie dbut apparently he has a girlfriend, and then the groupie hos started calling up Hot97 declaring how sexy Lupe was and all of the groupie talk. Seems like Lupe has taken great steps since And He Gets the Girl, but maybe this means that Go Baby was about a specific person. Hmmm, Lupe has fooled us once again.

Any guesses? He said that she was on tour, is Sarah Green on tour? She's a lady in Lupe's camp, or maybe it's Nikki Jean. Maybe Lupe has been schemin and bagged some next shorty, like . . . I don't know, I have no idea who else is on tour right now, i've only been caring about GITD. Oh well, good luck in your endeavors Lupe. And remember, that "safe sex is great sex, better wear a latex, cause you don't want that late text, that 'I think i'm late' text".

Here if you want to listen

Part 1: http://www.zshare.net/audio/12094144a42f228d/

Part 2: http://www.zshare.net/audio/12094259ab4914fc/

Nike Air Yeezy, hmm this is like his year or something

They say your attitude determines your latitude
I'm high as a motherfucker - fly as a motherfucker
And still the motherfucker you love to hate
But can't - because you love what I make
Now ain't - that about a bitch
And I'ma talk shit until I'm out of hits
They don't want to turn they speakers up they claim I ain't deep enough
All that talkin' I feed off of - keep it up
I'm relaxin' my feet is up - I'm leavin' you haters
Like when Shaq left the Lakers just to "Heat" it up
I state the stats to stunt - I don't need to front
I make history e'ry day - I don't need a month
The survey says - by the streets according
Kanye's just important as Michael Jordan
Was to the NBA when he was scorin'
Ralph Lauren was borin' before I wore him and..

That's from Brand New (Rhymefest ft. Kanye West) in case you were wondering. So Kanye was serious when he said that, because Nike gave him a sneaker deal too. They're not even that bad, I mean i'd prefer a different color scheme since I don't wear purple or orange but when new colors drop (or the sneaker itself) I might get down.



And be on the lookout for this The Cool Kids + Lupe Fiasco collabo

MTV's top 10 rappers of 2008

1. Kanye West
2. Jay-Z
3. Lil Wayne
4. Rick Ross
5. Snoop Dogg
6. 50 Cent
7. Lupe Fiasco
8. Young Jeezy
9. Andre 3000
10.T.I.

Hmmm, interesting list to say the least. I guess this is the part where i comment on this selection. 1st off, who made MTV the authority on hip hop? Did you see who they had picking? Sway is still alive? And who was that girl? Or that guy? Or all those other guys? Smh is all i can say.

Besides this of course:

1. Kanye West:
Yeezy, you did good son. Your album was great, I hear your tour is ridiculous and your verse on that Lollipop Remix and I Put On are fire. However, I still think your big brother is better than you. No offense, but Jay-Z will always be number 1 in my list of the hottest current rappers as long as he currently raps. Kanye is either 2 or 3.

2. Jay-Z:
American Gangster was muchhhhh better than Kingdom Come (thank God). Say Hello, Pray, and those aren't even any of the singles. This reminds me of the Jay-Z that had everyone in the world buying the Black Album. Though there was a track or two that I didn't feel was that great. Jay still holds it down in what ever he is featured or whatever.

3. Lil Wayne:
I agree with the MTV people on this, GET AN ALBUM! Da Drought has been over about 5 times now, and Da Drought lasted 3 times plus the 3rd was a double-disc. There is the Prefix, the Suffix, Lil Weezyana, Weezyaveli, etc. Leave the underground fame to the underground artists okay. And Lollipop wasn't hot until iIheard that Ryan Leslie piano-freestyle.
You still the man though. You are at #4 on my list.

4. Rick Ross:
Umm . . . question . . . why is this guy here? I don't think he's been hot since Push It To The Limit. And he wasn't even a top 10 rapper back then. Just because DJ Khaled gives you hot beats and you can get featured on nice remixes doesn't make you nice . . . and you're fat . . . yeah I saw that magazine cover. Not on my list

5. Snoop Dogg:
Snoop doesn't rap anymore world, he sings, you all heard the lovely vocals on Sexual Seduction. So you don't qualify for this list. I still think you nice though.

6. 50 Cent:
So, Mr. Cent, first you got rich and stopped trying, then you got money and stopped making nice songs . . . again? Yeah um, you are definitely not on my list, people bought your album because of one single and your first album, it was a dissapointment. I'm glad I stole it from Target instead of buying it and i'm glad i gave it away. I'll Still Kill ft. Akon is hot though, the again, it features Akon.

7. Lupe Fiasco:
A fresh cool young Lu, well you ain't fresh but you are that nice. If it wasn't for Lupe's verse on the Everyone Nose Remix, i never would have understood the song, the is crazy, the album is religiously addictive, the singles are hot, and you rap about relevant information. You are either 2 or 3 on my list, I think you might have a little up on Kanye though.

8. Young Jeezy:
You're better than I give you credit for, probably because usually whoever else is on the track outshines you, you make good music though. I still need a single from you, you don't make my top 5 but you're up there.

(funny how i started talking to the rappers directly)

9. Andre 3000:
No single, you can rap, but you haven't even been featured on that many verses lately. I think you were nice on the . . . Walk It Out Remix? That was maddd long ago son. Yeah i don't think you make this list either.

10.T.I.:
Why is T.I. so revered? Ludacris is wayyyy better. T.I. is not the king of the south, he's a prisoner actually. (So does that make him like a prisoner of war or something, and does he get perks because he's royalty?) The King wasn't even that hot and that was madd long ago. Stick to acting, I liked you better in American Gangster than on my radio.

My List
1. Jay-Z
2. Lupe Fiasco
3. Kanye West
4. Lil Wayne
5. Nas (anybody heard Be A Nigger Too? Nas is still spittin that knowledge)
6. Wyclef Jean (quite underated yet everybody loves Sweetest Girl. Check out Fast Car and the Remix ft. Lupe)
7. Young Jeezy
8. Jim Jones (hurts me to say so, but Love Me No More is nice)
9. Soulja Boy (people may question his lyrical skills but the words rhyme and we love to say them, plus he makes us dance)
10. CRS (because i had to put as much N.E.R.D. as i could on this list, and Kanye and Lupe are nice)

I'm Busy, You're Ugly

So today was a pretty cool day for me. I got to stay home instead if going to school because i had a doctor's appointment. It was fun waking up at 9 and just chilling in general. Funny thing happened though, while the nurse was giving me a blood test she asked me, "who you calling ugly"? I was confused until she pointed at my shirt. A great shirt that my girlfriend got me which represents my inner-jerk. I think the whole world should go up to the city (Manhattan for you out of towners) and buy cool shirts that say jerkish things. Because sometimes a shirt just says everything you dont feel like saying for you.



This makes me think of a song

Lighter - I'm Cute You Ugly

Everyone Noes music video . . . finally

Well after all the girls have been standing in the line for the bathroom for a few months, we finally get to see them for ourselves. Okay I never really understood this song but i thought it was catchy. Now watching the video, i guess the song is about partying, doing drugs and drinking. Peep Kanye's 5 seconds on fame in this (as if he needs more).

N.E.R.D. - Everyone Noes
The first video off of Seeing Sounds

Everybody Nose
by yardie4lifever2

The music just keeps coming

Hello world, if you thought that yesterdays Kanye would be enough to last you for a while, well you don't have to worry about that anymore.
The computerized voice is back also, on this track featuring Young Jeezy. Jeezy doesn't do anything special here, i mean when does he ever? But Kanye's verse is great.
Shouts to Stev0 for this, i stole it off of your blog


Young Jeezy ft. Kanye West - I Put On

more music (clap, clap, clap clap)

Alright, today wasn't much of a school day because I had business to handle. I stopped by after though and played some ball. After that I went home and my homie Preskool (if thats what he's going by now) sent me this link to some song. It's crazy.

P.S. the T-Pain computerized voice technique works . . . for every one

Lil Wayne ft. Kanye West - Lollipop Remix


Added bonus

Ryan Leslie making magic

noo mus1ckk

To all my connoisseurs of music out there here's something new for you. http://www.zshare.net/audio/119094612033ea7f/
The Everyone Noes Remix by N.E.R.D. ft. CRS & Pusha T. Yeah I know, where did Pusha T come from, someone tell these gangster rappers stop followinf Lupe and getting featured on these tracks. Well Pusha's verse is the last and isn't anything special, but the rest of the song is crack.

And for all you The Cool Kids fans, check out Kidz In The Hall, they sound just like them but wit a little more excitement. I prefer the "chillaxness" of The Cool Kids personally.

Random song of the week:
I Missed The Bus - Kriss Kross

choo!

Lately there have been sightings of fake-chooers out in the world. Three of these perpatrators have been dealt with by MC. Basically what we're saying is, u fake-choo, we'll find you. And then you'll catch the business, and we all know you don't want the business.

So besides that, I endured a boring day of classes, the countdown till freedom is still going strong. Got my workout on, there isn't much to report on during senior year.