(LOL @ that 2 handed block)
Damn, 4 videos from an underground album? I ain’t mad at that at all. New visuals for two Shawn Jackson tracks, both featuring Ty from Ty & Kory. Mp3 below for “Go There With You” courtesy of Universoul Productions, videos for both swiped from 2 Dope Boyz. Peep “Soopafly” after the jump.
The criminally underrated Symbolic One (of the Strange Fruit Project) brings y’all inside his studio as he works on a beat that’ll hopefully end up on 50’s next project, Before I Self Destruct. It’s a nice quick look at the creative process of one of the best producers out there, plus beat they’re working on sounds like a banger. Shout to his dude Caleb on the keys as well. Be on the lookout for S1’s debut solo project, The Music Box, coming real soon.
Spotted on S1’s blog.
Then click the picture above to read this excellent article from the August issue of Spin, written by David Peisner. He discusses the possible explanations for D’s sabbatical (complete with great insight from some of the singer’s closest friends) and even extrapolates to cover the larger “left-of-center black music renaissance” the Soulquarians represented. The piece also shines light on D’Angelo’s current work and leaves us hoping that we might actually hear something new sooner, rather than later. In the meantime, break out Voodoo and give it a listen. I read this article then played the album in the gym and it floored me. Still one of my top 5 albums of all time.
Thanks to FWMJ for the heads up.
The governor of South Carolina, Mark Sanford, recently appeared on CNN to support John McCain. Unfortunately for McCain, his own surrogate can’t even explain how his economic policies differ from those of Bush. He tries to avoid the question but still falls flat on his face. Awwwkwaaaaard.
Still not as painful as McCain’s viagra-gate though.
Game interview coming this weekend. Don’t do drugs.
OKP posted up a trailer for a Talib Kweli documentary that’s apparently been in the works since 1999. That means there’s great footage and cosigns from everyone in the industry over those years, but it’s a little frightening if you’re hoping to see it released soon. Maybe it really is “coming soon,” but I’m skeptical for now. I hope it drops though, cause it looks dope as hell.
“I am not homophobic, but I do not believe in you f****ts/
Stay in the closet, Catholic priest maggot/
Elton John habits, raised on Bert & Ernie in bathtubs/
Scrubbin’ each others backs, that’s ass backwards”
–Reks, “The One”
Reks is dope, homophobia is not (even if you try to use a disclaimer).
I’m a big Reks fan, cause dude is one of the illest MC’s and hardest spitters that we have in the game today, but I can’t cosign the lines above. Anyone telling gay people to “stay in the closet” gets the Cliff-face. It’s 2008. Evolve.
His new album, Grey Hairs, is dope though. I just can’t vibe to those bars in that one song. Shrug.
The video for Game’s new single, “Dope Boys,” just dropped thanks to DJ Skee, so here it is. Not really breaking ground on anything new, but some pretty nice visuals. Along with the producers 1500 or Nothin’ (I’ve heard that sample is from “Eleanor Rigby“…if so, that’s gonna be tough to clear), Travis killed this track. I don’t know why more people don’t get live drummers on their tracks. Oh yeah I do, it’s the same reason why they stopped sampling: it costs more money. Eh well, enjoy it where you can! Mp3 if you need it:
The Game ft. Travis Barker – “Dope Boys”
Interview with Game coming this weekend.
Swiped from SkeeTV.
W.T.F. Not informative, but hilarious. I assume this happened when “Glow In The Dark” was up in Vancouver about a month ago.
Spotted on KayCee’s bloggy blog.
Here’s a new interview with Kardinal from Hip-Hop Official Offishall. Some nice basic info is discussed, but I must say, the interview we just did with him smashes this one. I’ll have that for y’all next week, since I’m going to air The Game interview this weekend. Anyway, Kardi is the man and I’m psyched he’s getting some good publicity this time around.
Spotted on 2 Dope Boyz.