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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Yeezus & Born Sinner
I have so much love for the music
that J.Cole makes, I view him as a talented artist whose thoughts conveyed through
rhyme are similar to my own at many times, and with word of mouth buzz I had
heard about this album I found it impossible to not check it out for myself.
Although with this album I was not impressed. I wish Cole took the less is more
approach instead of over saturating the album with 21 tracks with no quality
commercial hit. Power trip, Born Sinners most played song on the radio is
hardly a hit in my opinion and failed to grab the attention of many it seemed
to purchase the album. What bothers me most about J.Cole is that his topics are
very limited. You can tell that Cole like many men was a talented guy who was
played or not given play by many females and has that chip on the shoulder
attitude, always willing to remind those females what they missed out on. Its
frustrating because you know Cole could do better and I think he will do better
in due time. Villuminati, the albums intro track will most definitely get you
amped it carries a good vibe as he touches upon subjects many fear to discuss.
He fails to keep that level of excitement with every track after being girl
song after girl song. Another gem is “Let Nas Down” where Cole talks about his
idol Nas being surprisingly a fan of his music but disappointed with the songs
that’s received commercial acclaim. I think with Nas I share the same annoyance
regarding Cole. He’s so poetic and that’s showcased in songs such as “Grown
Simba”, Lost Ones, and the classic joint that made Jay-Z take interest “Lights
Please” that when he does songs like “The Workout “ or “Power Trip” you get as
frustrated as fans were when Eminem released “Relapse” because you know and
feel he knows he can do better.
The last gem would be the song taken from the albums title
“Born Sinner” where he gives the listener a purge of poetic expression. As I
get the vibe this is his last song on the album im left frustrated once again.
Born Sinner was the perfect way to end the album but he chooses not to for a
song that carries the same topic he holds on to throughout the entire
album…women and the relationships with them.
Cole definitely treated this album like a mixtape by
throwing to many songs on it that just don’t grab the listener’s attention. It
failed to out do his freshman project “Sideline Story” but without a shadow of
a doubt I believe he’ll be able to redeem himself.
Now
on to “Yeezus”…This has got to be one of the worst albums I have ever heard and
purchased. My 11.99 went down the drain and could have been used on something
more enjoyable. I find no song entertaining and Mr. West obviously could have
cared less in providing the entertainment. His superstar level status obviously
has him in the mindset that whatever he creates will be considered great
regardless if it isn’t. Kanye’s always been an artist who’s gone against the
grain but “Black Skinhead” & “New Slaves” which are his best songs out of
the 10-track album are mediocre at best. The title Yeezus did not coincide with
any of the song on the album and was just a title to spark controversy and
attention. His album overall is half assed and filled with a demonic and
unvibe-able tone but at the end of the day ill let you all be the judge
Alano
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Brooklyn's Finest
Live from Bedford-Stuyvesant
The livest one,
Respresenting BK to the fullest...
Today in Hip Hop we remember arguably the greatest rapper to ever touch the mic. Born Christopher Wallace though known to the rap world as The Notorious B.I.G was gunned down 16 years from today in Los Angeles, CA at the age of 24 while promoting his sophomore album and 2nd classic he unfortunately never got the chance to see the success of. Through his short tenure in Hip Hop Biggie showed through his smooth flow and witty delivery that he was a man ahead of his time whose loss was detrimental to the genre.
While Hip Hop's 80's generation ages and becomes the new old school, its imperative for the younger generations that succeed to know there history and be aware of those who paved the way for today's artist's they admire.
Alano
Christopher "Biggie Smalls" Wallace
5.21.72 - 3.9.97
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
WorldStarHipHop.com
The name couldn’t be more deceiving. Like the Maury show
where its centered around baby mama drama and DNA testing despite its other
facets of the show WSHH is centered around everything that is not Hip Hip or
Hip Hop music, even though it should.
I would love WWHH to be complied with videos of things that
dealt with hip hop rather then what it is mainly complied of. I found it
surprising that a day before valentines day when I visited the site one late
night due to boredom that to the right side of the page were filled with
“Coming Soon” videos of females whose talent would only be shaking their
behind. Its sad that videos like that get so much traffic that could gear
people up for its release date viewing.
A site bearing the name of Hip Hop should have elements of
the culture for people who really do appreciate it like myself. The fighting
and non-essential things which are posted needs to be eradicated.
There is truly so much beauty in the genre of Hip Hop that
found its birth through nothing. Its time that the World gets to see the Stars
and future stars of Hip Hip as opposed to what has been projected towards it
thus far.
Alano
Thursday, February 7, 2013
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