Posts Tagged ‘Akon’

9 Rappers Desperately In Need Of A Name Change…

When it comes to an aspiring MC’s career, a solid rap name is just important their actual talent. Coming up with that proper moniker, however, isn’t always so easy. In a world were reinforcement rules, the descriptive variability can be taken so many ways. Dumbed down or desperately deep....

September 18th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, VIDEO, Videos | Read More

“Talk To Me”- Review of Twista’s Category F5

A category F5 twister is impossible to predict. Though many storms can hit a landscape promising damaging winds, they rarely come through with the anticipated ferocity. After a few storms in Twista’s catalogue that produced little more than a few forgettable showers, the Chi-town spitter is back and...

July 21st, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

7.21 The Cooler

Titillating Tuesday With Ms. Mercedes Coldplay First To Sell 1 Million Digital Albums [Hypebot] Recession Proof Dating [Clutch] Goodbye, Local Media. Hello, ESPN YourTown [Deadspin] Who Tops The List For Best Porn Star Girlfriend? [F-Listed] Kelly Hildebrandt, Girl, To Marry Kelly Hildebrandt, Guy [NY...

July 21st, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, The Cooler | Read More

Flo Rida Feat. Akon - “Available” Video

And they just keep coming. Is Flo Rida looking to do Deeper Than Rap numbers — in terms of videos? Previously Posted — “Right Round” - Review Of Flo Rida’s R.O.O.T.S. (Route Of Overcoming The Struggle) | Flo Rida Feat. Nelly Furtado - “Jump” Video | Flo Rida Feat. Wynter Gordon - “Sugar”...

July 20th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“Don’t Get Caught Slippin’” - Review Of Ace Hood’s Ruthless

What a difference 6 months can make. Regardless of whether the stars were aligned or back room deals took place, Ace Hood was poised for the short track to success. Backed by DJ Khaled, Rick Ross & the Def Jam machine, his inclusion in XXL’s ‘08 Top Ten Freshman Class, coincided with the release...

July 13th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

Break Out The Baseball Bats…

According to HipHopDX, Naughty By Nature’s early-nineties endorsement money has dried up and the hip-hop honorees will finally be releasing a new album. Due out later this year, the trios reunited return to music will feature

July 8th, 2009 | GENERAL | Read More

Young Dro Feat. Akon - “You Nasty”

Second single off P.O.L.O. (Players Only Live Once). If Akon didn’t use the same played out formula, Dro would have a better shot at “Nasty” blowing up. Hook aside, the colorful P$C soldier rapping in between harps and a dirty synth bass keeps the song

June 21st, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Ace Hood Feat. Akon & T-Pain - “Overtime” Video

Remember what I said about Ace Hood improving? Well if you go the distance, good things will come. Akon and T-Pain on the same song is an example of overkill though lil’ homie. Download — Ace Hood Feat. Akon & T-Pain - “Overtime” (Produced By The Runners) Previously Posted...

May 19th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Ace Hood - The Preview Mixtape

Not sure what Ace Hood is previewing seeing that his album Gutta was released a few months prior. Ironically, I revisited it the other day and although 2.5 Cigs isn’t the most impressive of ratings, the glass-half-full approach will tell you there was some promise. But while song structuring isn’t...

April 23rd, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, Mixtapes | Read More

Fat Joe Feat. Akon - “One” Video

I’m not a big Fat Joe fan but I have a great deal of respect for the man. Mostly as a sneakerhead, his affiliation to Pun and his “Flow Joe” days.

March 17th, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

DJ Drama - “Daydreaming” Video

Featuring Akon, Snoop Dogg & T.I. join Barack O’Drama for his latest video, coming off Gangsta Grillz 2: The Album. Previously Posted — DJ Drama Feat. Snoop Dogg, T.I. & Akon - “Day Dreaming”

February 28th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“Back On Top Of His Game…”

A while ago, I laid into Twista for his “Billions” blunder. Today, I’m happy to say that his new joint “On Top” is actually pretty fresh.

February 26th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Busta Rhymes Feat. T.I. & Akon - “Number One”

With the 120 songs that Busta has let fly out the gate, I’m not sure he even knows what’s on the album anymore.

February 12th, 2009 | GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Overhead…

With big budget videos, huge producers and this new guest feature by Akon, Slim Thug and Koch

January 23rd, 2009 | GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“Castaway…”

Akooon and Keeeels. Toooo bad it suuuucks. These two are certified hit-makers, legends if you will, and this is the best they can come up with? Even though he says we can, I won’t blame the Konman. Only Robert. He used to drop positive singles, tracks

January 23rd, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, REVIEWS, SMOKE BREAK, VIDEO | Read More