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What has AFLAC done to my culture??? Not since MC Hammer danced for chicken in a KFC advertisement have I felt my culture so disrespected through advertising.  Beat boxing frogs, a duck spinning lily pads like turntables, a worm doing the “worm” and a Flavor Flav esque pigeon.  Not to mention the ad that preceded it in which a duck and a pigeon have a break dance battle (which I tried to ignore).   Who exactly thought that this ad was a good idea for one or appealing?  And who exactly was this ad geared towards? Read more…

My addiction to hip-hop leads me to scour blogs and hip-hop news sites for new material on a daily basis like many of you.  Every day just like you I come across new content (music, videos, interviews, trailers) from new names pretty much every hour on the hour.  To be completely honest 80%-90% of which is totally disposable in my humble opinion (no O’Riley).  This on going frustration has led me to ask the following question: Are there too many rappers? Read more…

11 All Black Everything

You know when you have a long work week and friday comes and you hit the happy hour spot or you get to the crib, and you take a sip of that first drink.  You know how that first sip just hits the spot and you just have that moment of clarity that feels sooooo good.  Thats how I feel when I get some new Lupe.  Shouts to Okayplayer

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Every since it dropped I been under the trance of “Joe’s Ordinary Love Pt. 1″ Freestyle.  Joe really dove deep into this Sade sample there is a lot of relationship talk and double talk in this one.  So I decided to deconstruct this freestyle and psychoanalyze the thought pattern behind this one.  Some shyt I may be dead on some shyt I could be completely off but hey its hip-hop so nobody’s ever 100% right…..**Post obviously inspired of my reading of a former Joe Budden competitor’s book that shall remain nameless**  Click after the jump for remaining lyrics and deconstructions

01 Ordinary Love Pt. 1

My path for tomorrow is relaxing at full throttle
Born to be a leader but a tough act to follow (1)
Bet on me at all costs in spite of my cash
So if I can’t afford the Waldorf, I can’t afford to fall off
Stories over greatness, no stopping my zone
I’m bumping Roman’s Revenge but I’m plotting my own
Like a prophecy in case niggas haven’t learned not to bother me
Before you send your shots, just check my return policy (2)
Could do without the leeches, shoes without the creases
Miami Heat hater but I do the South Beaches
For any drama I be calling up monsters
I aint Gilbert I never met a Wall I can’t conquer (3)
Ruger aimed if I’m who you try and belittle Read more…

Oprah recently launched her OWN (literally) network.  One of the flagship series on the network will be the “Master Class” series.  A mini-series about the backgrounds and driving forces of some of the most influential individuals in various fields.  The series debut with a look into Jay-Z’s life, career and motivations.  The documentary is like the Cliff Notes for Jay-Z’s book “Decoded”.  Its a well directed and produced piece so check it out .  Parts 2-4 after the jump.

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Sick Joe is at his best when he is on his manic depressant shyt

Her beats is bangin, her hooks did it, her lyrics hitting, her timeless look did it, there’s a certain feel to her music I hope yall get it.  She is an ageless goddess and Hip-Hop’s favorites mistress Ms. Sade Adu.  Sade delivers painfully savvy lyrics of heartbreak with a voice as smooth as Glenlivet and ginger ale.  Lyrically like many hip-hop artists Sade penned verses of her inner struggles and insecurities in songs such as “King of Sorrow”.

Previously #10 #9 #8

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Rick James the original party animal was Motown’s secret weapon for through the late 60s and 70s and also I return trip in the 80s.  Like many MC’s today got into the game by establishing himself as a ghostwriter for several acts such as Smokey Robinson and The Spinners.  Rick James was known equally for his blues/funk sound and his wild life style.  The majority of Rick James’s career consisted of hit records, wild parties, coke binges and tons of controversy.  Along with pumping out his own hits Rick James also pimped produced songs for Teena Marie along with Eddie Murphy, The Mary Jane Girls, Billy Dee Williams and many others.    On a personal level Rick James lived a lifestyle that made Pac look like Wayne Brady. Read more…

More good shyt from CNN…Hip-Hop may be coming back *baby steps* it may be a hot summer….You know what to do Tuesday

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