Free the H.N.I.C.

Prodigy ft. BG "YBE"

This was my joint back in the days. Still to this day H.N.I.C has to be one of the best rap albums. Heavily underated! Even BG goes hard on this song. Stay up Prodigy.

New Roots

"Rising up" ft. Chrisette Michelle

This is my favorite joint so far of their anticipated album "Rising Down". I've only heard a few tracks but so far I like it. Thankx to Nahright for putting me up on game.

The Cool(est) Kids

"Like T-bones on the top shelf, its high steaks"-The Cool Kids

I can't tell if I'm late or new with this discovery but I've found a new hip hop group to hype up. The Cool Kids are sure to be the next big thing this year. With the the fashion sense of MC's being just as important lately as their lyrical ability, these guys got a running chance at success. These fly b-boys have style but definitely the music to back it up. Not just outfits, but these guys are outfitted with talent. I checked out a few of their songs and I quickly was intrigued. My favorite song of theirs has to be "Gold and a Pager". This track has to be one of those dope bangers. With retro beats remixed for '08 heads, this hard ass beat makes you want a 5.0 like Cane in Menace. 80's heads like me can appreciate the simplicity of a knocking beat. Not saying these guys are killing in the lyrics game but who cares. These days rappers are no longer complex and returning to the art of being an MC. Just moving the crowd and finally having fun is something thats refreshing from new artists. I could see these dudes rocking a GITD tour sometime soon. Check out their myspace page /gocoolkids.com. GO COOL KIDS!!!Plus check them out at the Detroit Electronic Music Festival May25th. I'll keep u posted on the show.

Tale of two MC's

Lupe and Gemini, "We On"

Pac Div is the illest!!!

I have a new hip hop crush this week. It's on the group Pacific Division. I found these guys on MTV jam of the week and have been slightly blowing kisses ever since. There latest single, "Fat Boy '08", is a fun, upbeat, 80's inspired song coupled with a neon bright, comedic journey into the lives of these men. (See below) Typically, I'm not a fan of the west coast hip hop but this definitely has an east coast influence. I checked out their myspace (which is the new publicist for rappers tryin to get ahead) and these guys are pretty funny. Take a listen to some of their tracks and judge for yourself. I'm crushin but I'm not in love yet. I'm at the "We can make out like crazy" phase but I'm not sure if I want to seal the deal yet. I need a whole album first.

Greatest song ever! (Guess who I stole that from?)

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?