Ja Rule – Incredible (ft. R. Kelly)

March 1st, 2010

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JaRule-IncredibleftRKelly.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: Ja Rule is a rapper of the former era. He was a huge commercial success selling over 35 million albums worldwide but has since quickly faded from the game. His early hits included collaborations with R Kelly, Ashanti and of course his Song New York, featuring Fat Joe and Jadakiss, one of my favorites. However since the early Ots Ja Rule has been torn down by his critics and is now passe. R Kelly, who also seemed to have peaked in the early 2000s is a Rapper/Singer with hits like Ignition.
About Song: This song is a half joke. I don’t what it’s a part of but it sounds like its straight out of the late 90’s, plus a little autotune. It has the same formulaic structure of all of those late 90s hits. I don’t wanted to get hated on for being  a Rule fan, which I’m not, but there is no replacing Ja’s voice. So this song is just to let you reminisce a little and think about how things used to be ( a nice little love song lol)
Favorite Verse: I dunno, maybe Ja’s second verse
R Kelly Wikipedia
Ja Rule Wikipedia

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Stat Quo – Success (Back To U)

February 26th, 2010

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StatQuo-SuccessBackToU.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)

About Artist: Stat Quo is a rapper from Florida who has been here and there since around 2003. He’s been on some random tracks and remixes over the years but other than that I don’t know much about him. He’s a name but he hasn’t yet found a great amount of commercial success
About Song: This song is off of Stat Quo’s LONG anticipated album Statlanta which is due out May 4th
Favorite Verse: I like the verse that starts at about 2:10 that quotes different rappers and then goes on to do just a solid verse. Nothin crazy lyrically but I like it
Other:This song is supposed to get a video soon so… whatever
Stat Quo Wikipedia

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Cypress Hill – Armada Latina (ft. Marc Anthony & Pitbull)(prod by Jim Jonsin)

February 25th, 2010

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CypressHill-ArmadaLatinaftMarcAnthonyPitbull.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: Cypress Hill is a Los Angeles rap group who has been doin it since 1988. While they are known most for their single “Insane in the Membrane” and for rapping about smoking weed in songs like “Hits From the Bong” they also rap about their Latino identity and are the first Latino group to go multiplatinum selling more than 18 million albums. Their Latino side comes through very sternly not only in their musical sound but in their lyrics in sons like Latin Lingo (one of my personal favorites).
About Song: This song is the second single of their new album Rise Up, due out April 6th. I have to say I LOVE THIS SONG. I do like all the songs I put up here but the first time I heard this song I imedatly knew it was gonna be a favorite. Also on this song is Marc Anthony, Latin Explosion superstar, and Pitbull and equally famous rapper in Latin America. This track was produced by Jim Jonsin who has produced such hits as Lets Go by Trick Daddy, Lollipop by Lil Wayne, Whatever You Like by TI, Hell Of A Life By TI, Sweet Dreams by Beyonce, and Kiss Me Through the Phone by Soulja Boy. The song also samples at 6:39
Favorite Verse: I really like Pitbull’s verse at the end
Other: I LOVE THIS SONG, the beat is so refreshing. Latin America Represent
Cypress Hill Wikipedia
Rise Up Cypress Hill Album Wikipedia
Jim Jonsin Wikipedia
Marc Anthony
Pitbull Wikipedia

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Donnis – Superman High Freestyle

February 24th, 2010

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Donnis-SupermanHighFreestyle.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: Donnis is an ATL rapper who just got signed to Atlantic a couple weeks ago. His first mixtape 10.Deep Presents: DONNIS – DIARY OF AN ATL BRAVE was awesome and you should download the mixtape from the link. He raps hard but still has the ATL thing goin on.
About Song: This song is a freestyle over the terrible Oj Da Juiceman / R Kelly song by the same name. This song is not off of mixtape pictured right but is a promo for his upcoming tape “Southern Comfort”
Favorite Line: “I keep a bad asian bitch, get low mane” (0:40) .. like lo mein, get it?
“I’m Muggsy Bogues “(1:49)

Other: I’m gonna see Donnis in NYC on sunday, whaat!?!
UPDATE: Two days after this post it was confirmed Donnis is on the XXL list of top 10 freshman for 2010!
Donnis Official Site
Donnis MySpace

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El Prez – Phantoms of the Opera

February 22nd, 2010

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ElPrez-PhantomsoftheOpera.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: El Prez is a next generation SoCal Rapper. He’s got a huge online presence with tons of videos and free music link from his official site HERE
About Song: As an acappella fan I really like the track, especially the intro (yes i know its synth), but the rap is top notch too. If you don’t really like this song but you think you might like his rap CHECK OUT ANIMAL STYLE cause it’s really is an awesome mixtape. Definitely something to be enjoyed by old school hip hop fans of Dr. Dre, Snoop, and that whole Cali sound.
Favorite Line: All the verses are pretty damn good, so listen up.
Other: I know the intro is a little weird and if you don’t like this track DO check out some of his other songs, I’ll probably post another track from Animal Style this week.
El Prez Official Site

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Cooked I – Fireflies Freestyle

February 21st, 2010

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CookedI-FirefliesFreestyle.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: Crooked I is a rapper (obviously) who is currently in the most amazing rap group SLAUGHTERHOUSE, comprised of him, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden and Royce 5’9″.
About Song: This song is originally an Owl City song which apparently is a huge pop hit. I do admit it is catchy, but also annoying
Favorite Verse: All the verses are pretty damn good, so listen up.
Other:
Crooked I Wikipedia
Slaughterhouse Wikipedia

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Theo Martins – A Million Answers (Jay-Z Tribute)

February 19th, 2010

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TheoMartins-AMillionAnswersJay-ZTribute.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: Theo Martins is a Rhode Island Rapper DJ.
About Song: This song is off of a Jay-Z tribute tape that has artists including Naledge, Al Fatz and Fly Union on it. The tape is called “He’s the Blogger, I’m the DJ,  That’s Jay-Z”. This song is just Theo Martins rapping over Jay-Z’s “A Million and One Questions” off of In My Lifetime Vol. 1.
Favorite Verse: The lines 0:50-1:09
Favorite Line: “Disney, Nickelodeon, I am all that” (1:48)
Other:
Theo Martins Wikipedia

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Pete Rock & CL Smooth – They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)

February 18th, 2010

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PeteRockCLSmooth-TheyReminisceOverYouTROY.mp3 (right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: Pete Rock and CL Smooth are a NY rap duo from the early 90s. Pete Rock in particular is an Epic producer, I mean a a true legend. His beats are normally heavy on instrumentation with jazz influence.
About Song: This song is a CLASSIC.
Other: THROWBACK THURSDAY!
Pete Rock & CL Smooth Wikipedia

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B.o.B – Don’t Feel So Good (prod. by B.o.B)

February 17th, 2010

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BoB-DontFeelSoGoodprodbyBoB.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: BoB (aka Bobby Ray) is the man. From ATL and signed with TI’s fools gold, his debut album “Adventures of Bobby Ray” due out on April 27th is gonna be HUGE. Bobby Ray is a versatile Rapper/Musician who blurs genre lines and is a musical genius. I love his style and I think everyone should listen to Bobby Ray cause he makes songs for everyone. I would recommend giving his mixtape “BoB vs Bobby Ray” a listen
About Song: This song is my favorite song from Bob’s recent mixtape “May 25th”. Its very slow and chill (not very Hip Hop) but this song really strikes me.
Favorite Line: “I just get this feelin, because the system is a cage, like the prison gaates.. and if you don’t feel it, then how come independence day, is just a holidaay”
Other: TONIGHT FEB 18th @ 8pm EST at bobatl.com FREE B.o.B CONCERT via LIVE WEBCAST!
B.o.B (aka Bobby Ray) Wikipedia

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Big Sean – Supa Dupa Lemonade

February 16th, 2010

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BigSean-SupaDupaLemonade.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: Big Sean is a fashinable fresh new artist picked up by Kanye. His debut album Finally Famous follows the name of his past mixtapes and should be out sometime in 2010.
About Song: This song is remix of Gucci Mane’s Lemonade, the third single off of his most recent album. Note also that this song is produced by Bangladesh, the same producer who made lil Wayne’s A Milli.
Favorite Line: “Roll dat weed up why, cause I’m stressed out” (0:40)
“No wonder why misses right keeps on getting left out” (0:4?)
“O well thats everything I’m not concernin, I’m on the top floor gettin brain, higher learning” (0:50)
And I like the chorus “…I over accessorize”

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Other:
Big Sean Wikipedia
Big Sean Official Site

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2 Hungry Bros – Can’t Be That Stupid (ft. Substantial)

February 15th, 2010

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2HungryBros-CantBeThatStupidftSubstantial.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: I have no idea who these guys are this is just a random track that I found on a blog that apparently was just released last week
About Song: This I love this song 1) cause of the tempo/energy and instrumentation on the track but 2) the LYRICS ARE CRAZY!
Favorite Line: “buckel  up shut it up and coast. glasses up, and toast” (0:43) I like the rythem on that
“…fast food for thought call it meals on wheels” (0:55)
Other: Finally a new song on gregshiphop.com (like a song that is actually new). Something new that I know you’ve never heard. Upbeat for you’re monday, and crazy lyrics for your brain. NOTE: It sounds like the song samples Christina Aguilera “Ain’t No Other Man”2 Hungry Bros MySpace

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Robin Thicke – Brand New Luv

February 14th, 2010

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RobinThicke-BrandNewLuv.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: Robin Thicke is a smooth R&B singer. He has strong Hip Hop ties, I first heard him on Lil Wayne’s Shooter (one of my favorite songs ever), and he was various Hip Hop artists including Kid Cudi, Nicki Minaj, and Jay-Z on his most recent album Sex Therapy. Let me also say that Sex Therapy is an amazing album, it’s the perfect thing to listen to in bed, seriously
About Song: This song is on Sex Therapy which I recommend to all lovers, its just a great album.
Other: HAPPY VALENTINES DAY. To all the lovers out there do yourself a favor and get this album for tonight.
Robin Thicke Wikipedia

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UGK – The Game Belongs To Me

February 13th, 2010

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UGK-TheGameBelongsToMe.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: UGK (Underground Kingz) is a rap duo from Texas composed of Pimp C, who died in 2007 at 33, and Bun B who is still goin strong. UGK is known for pioneering the classic slow southern Texas sound.
About Song: This song was the first single off of UGK’s 2007 album “Underground Kingz”
Favorite Verse: I really like the chorus
“I got Bobby by the pound, Whitney by the key
DJ Screw by the gallon, bitch the game belong to me” as for favorite verse its probably Bun’s verse at 3:40

Other:
UGK Wikipedia

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Kid Cudi – Highs N Lows (prod. by Dot Da Genius)

February 12th, 2010

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KidCudi-HighsNLowsprodbyDotDaGenius.mp3 (to download right click and “save link as”)
About Artist: Kid Cudi is a new rapper/alternative musician from Cleveland. He’s part of a new wave of artists which include Chip tha Ripper (also from Cleveland), Wale, Bobby Ray, Charles Hamilton, Drake, Asher Roth, Curren$y among others. His debut album “Man on the Moon: End of Days” was a slow trippy album and attracted a large swath of non Hip Hop fans. His next album Cudder is supposed to be more upbeat and a little more Hip Hop. Cudi is also a smokers rapper, in case you didn’t figure that one out.
About Song: This song is a higher quality version of a track that Cudi made several years ago using the sample from Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady Lay”.

Kid Cudi Wikipedia

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