Words By MZ

“I had a dream that Jay & Dame was back together/& in that second everything was back the same/In reality, your boy went back to Mecca/came back & said I would never rap again/Well that’s the way the ball bounces/a verse is an ounce, an album’s a brick/ Now it’s time for trafficin’/Ya’ll lame, I am the product/hotter than lava/they wonder how does Roc-A-Fella package caine?/First you take a brick of Jay/a brick of ‘Ye/a couple quarters of Freeway/an ounce of Beans…” – Freeway’s verse on “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” (Roc Remix)

Although not on the album, in just one verse Freeway sums up the last four years of his life since the release of his first album Philadelphia Freeway. Released in 2003, at the tail end of Roc-A-Fella’s dynasty, the album was critically acclaimed and street approved. Equipped with beats from Just Blaze and Kanye West, Freeway shined with his unrelenting, off kilter flow. Having successfully navigated the “fall” of the Roc and contemplation of giving up rap for religious beliefs, Freeway looks to continue what has proven to be a renaissance year for Roc-A-Fella Records. Following up “bricks” from ‘Ye and Jay; Freeway offers up a couple of “quarters” in the form of his second album, Free at Last. Read the rest of this entry »

I know some of you have been waiting and it’s finally here..and it’s free. Read the rest of this entry »

After over a month of participating in the TSS x LB “Proof Of Purchase” Giveaway and then waiting , the time has finally come to announce the two lucky names.

AND THE WINNERS ARE…

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“…When you out there kick-in it with the brothers/you don’t care about lovers.”

While in the barbershop the other day, one of the DJs cued up a dusty blend CD.

My ears were subject to several mediocre but bass-heavy tunes you’ve ever heard. I was hoping my barber would hurry up lining my mustache with the straight razor or slit my neck with the blade…and then Total’s “Kissing You” came through the speakers.

The crowd went wild.

Okay, that’s an overstatement. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s only fitting that as this year draws to a close, the Wu-Tang Clan Clan prepare to storm the record charts in full force. Along the way, there have been a couple of darts thrown at the public from Clan affiliates. The latest one is the new album by Hell Razah, Razah’s Ladder. It’s an unheralded shot at the charts, but one listen to the album explains why this may be the case. Read the rest of this entry »

After a much needed break from the hustle & bustle of work, it’s time to shake off the cobwebs on a bright & early Monday morning.

Let’s get it started – Black Eyed Peas

Stray Shots

B.B. King & Friends – 80

Biz Markie – All Samples Cleared

5th Ward Boyz – Ghetto Dope

Eric Roberson – The Vault Vol. 1.5

Heavy D. & The Boyz – Nuttin’ But Love

Wale – Paint A Picture Mixtape

B.G. & Souljah Slim – Uptown Souljahz

Lil Boosie & Webbie – Trill Azz Mixtape

Dave Hollister – Chicago 85: The Movie

Frayser Boy – Me Being Me

Blu_Cantrell_Feat_Foxy_Brown-Hit_Em_Up_Style_Opps(RMX_CDS)

Boyz_II_Men-Vibin_(Remixes)_(CDS)-1995

Craig_David-7_Days_(X6-US_CD_MAXI)-2002

Cypress_Hill-I_Aint_Goin_Out_Like_That_(CDS)-1993

Cypress_Hill-Insane_In_The_Brain_(CDS)-1993

DJ Drama – Gangsta Grillz

Dru_Hill-In_My_Bed_Remixes-CDM-1997

Stray Shots

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How can you help but to envy this guy? Read the rest of this entry »

Queens births MCs. Period.

Unfortunately, they all share too many similarities to make them standout as “stars.” But that doesn’t negate the fact that they are, for the most part, sharp tongued lyricist with descriptive lyrics. Think about it because even the older, original version of Nore could paint a vivid picture.

Enter Ali Vegas.

Or perhaps the proper word is “re-enter.” Read the rest of this entry »

There’s something about when music completely encompasses your whole life. You wake up & the most random songs take over your mind, cueing themselves up to be your “song of the day.” Read the rest of this entry »

Loosies

Amanda Diva – Supa Woman II

Lumidee Ft. Jugganot & Joell Ortiz – It Could Be Anything

Yo Gotti ft. Juelz Santana – Cocaine

Ali Vegas – I’m In Love

Shawty Lo Ft. Lil Wayne & Plies – They Know (Remix)

Grafh – It’s on You

BG – Same Number Same Hood

Young Chris Ft. Junior Reid – Run To The Roc (Prod. By Streetrunner)

Loosies

I don’t like most “dance music.”

In my personal opinion, it’s too long, too repetitive and generally over-the-top. People that really vibe to it, I don’t really get them either. It might have to with Read the rest of this entry »

Feel free to include anything we might have lunched on…

N*E*R*D Shots

AOL Sessions

In Search Of… (Acoustic)

In Search Of… (First Version)

Out Of My Mind (In My Mind Redux)

N*E*R*D Shots

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Das EFX – They Want EFX

Every time Snoop twists his tongue to flip a word, he should drop a nickel off to these dudes.

Stray Shots

Truelements Presents J. Period – The Best Of The Isley Brothers Mixtape

Wu_Tang_Clan_-_8_Diagrams

Common-Thisisme_Then_(The_Best_Of_Common) (2007)

Wyclef_Jean-Carnival_Vol_II_Memoirs_Of_An_Immigrant

Messy_Marv-Draped_Up_And_Chipped_Out_2

Evelyn “Champagine” King – Best of Evelyn “Champagine” King

VA – Crunk Hits Vol. 4

Ghostface_Killah-The_Pretty_Tony_Collection-2CD-2004

Too Short – Cocktails

Michael Jackson – Number Ones

X-Ecutioners-Revolutions

OneRepublic-Dreaming_Out_Loud

B-Legit – Throwblock Muzic

Andre 3000 – 3000 Miles & Running

CMA – Overall

Dizzee_Rascal-Flex-Retail_CDS-2007

J-Live-Reveal_the_Secret-Promo_EP

Juicy_J-Greatest_Hits_1995-(Remastered)-2007

B.G.-Too_Hood_2_Be_Hollywood-(Advance)

Wyclef_Jean-Carnival_Vol._II_Memoirs_Of_An_Immigrant-(Sampler)

Cashis – The County Hound EP

Timbaland Presents Shock Value + Bonus CD

Stray Shots

“...Might as well throw the rice.”

Make no mistake about it – T.I.’s situation is on ugly. But the silver lining is that the good folks @ Grand Hustle might finally feel the need to give Brother Big Kuntry King his time to shine. On this track, all I know is the guitar does not gently weep. Read the rest of this entry »

I know several of you have been diggin for these.

No, I don’t mean her tatas…even if that left breast does look very supple in that pic.

We mean these…

Little Brother – Get Back (Bonus Tracks)

Two weeks left on their tour. Get the info & go catch a show.

Loosies

Chris Brown – This Christmas

Busta Rhymes – Step Up

Ludacris – Ludacrismas

Yung Joc – Str8 Me Then (Unreleased)

Skyzoo – Ghetto America (Remix) (Prod. By Phoenix)

John Mayer – Say (What You Need to Say)

Loosies