First!!!!!

Don't you just love when people post that? Like "I commented first!!". I guess that's an accomplishment (of some sort and relative to the other or lack of other accomplishments). But anyway, this first post is an introduction to the blog. More of an ORIENTATION...(wonder where I got that from?)

First question: Are u addicted to hip hop, obsessed with it, or just tired of it? Has hip hop saved your life or does it ruin your day? Are u in the belief that hip hop is dead or just in a coma? I'll give u my two cents first.

I am still in love with hip hop. It's like the man that I can't break up with (ever). You know how it is. Because even when I have my season of hating hip hop it always passes. Because some great album will suprise me like when Speakerboxx/The Love Below busted out of my speakers. I fell in love again. Like when I saw Common perform live, or the BET hip hop awards come on (despite my love/hate for BET) I'm glued to the t.v. I can't get enough of it. Hip Hop oozes out of my pores. Its in my blood 24-7. I'm in love! Are you?

The Phenome NOT that is Lil' Wayne

The streets have been talking and ALL they been talking about is Lil' Wayne. Okay. He's hot and all. Beats are banging. Dude got a swagger about him but...Greatest rapper alive??? No way in hell. Lyrically, he's not killing the game. How is he the hottest when Lupe Fiasco exists? Not only Lupe but Jigga. Jigga's not dead everyone. In fact his American Gangster CD killed the game and let everyone know he is NOT "Jordan on the Wizards" like the Dipset dummies like to claim. But I digress...I'm not a Wayne hater. In fact I bought the last Carter instillation, it was hot, and I dig that new T-Pain inspired "Lollipop". But's lets just call young Weezy what he is...Hot! Would you pay top dollar for a Wayne concert? Would you even pay full price for a CD? I must confess that if I see Weezy F. Baby (what does that F stand for anyway? Hmmm. ) on the cover of another magazine I'm gonna scream out loud (@ Target or Borders, where I usually read my magazines for free). The boy is popular. Similar to the boy in high school. He appears all great, dreamy, smart and athletic until...you go to college with the boy and actually have a conversation with him and realize that he's not all that bright. He's okay. Good enough to go to the movies with (buy a CD) but not someone you want to take home to moms. There is a true lack of depth here. But enough with the diss, check out Lollipop. Nice dance track.
(photo courtesy of bluntsmoke.blogspot.com) :-)

Album review of the Week (or weak)

This week I am reviewing the Day 26 album aka the boys from Making the Band. Let me say, this album is not only better than I expected but its pretty hot. These boys have mastered the art of the melody. Puffy picked the right boys this time. My favorite track is"Co-Star" which talks about love making and all that good stuff. That's like the good track formula. This song discusses how the girl has been teasing the guy and how he's been waiting patiently and now finally they get to do the damn thang. I love it!! The album is laced heavily with Robert's deep, soulful voice and Will's higher pitched voice (think '08 genuwine). Brian brings his raspy, mature melody, Q laces us with youthful notes and Robert brings another level to every song he's on. This album is definitely one for the guys and girls. Say what you want about Diddy, but he KNOWS r&b. Great album. Don't buy the bootleg. Support the boys.