Slept On CD's:Round 2

Ok. Sorry for the lack of updating. SOHH.com was recently BOMBED with hackers, and I wasn't about to head over there and risk getting my stuff jacked. And I wasn't going to risk the other news sites. So...For the time being it's time for Slept On CD's: Round 2.

The Minstrel Show by Little Brother

From Phonte and Big Pooh's sleek rhymes and ridiculous flows to producer extraordinaire 9th Wonder's laid back beats, this cd just shines like a diamond. The cd is one smooth lyrical gem. Slow It Down, Lovin' It, and Cheatin are some of the best tracks. While every other track is just as good, those are my personal favorites. Cheatin' is actually a humourous RnB type ballad that has Phonte playing the role of singer Percy Miracles singing about his girlfriend cheating on him...or maybe her momma's house number changed. He never really finds out. Beautiful Morning is another stand out track. And the track after that is classic. "I had niggas telling me I really shouldn't rhyme//To dropping a classic Motherf**kers couldn't find." Indeed, it and The Minstrel Show are both classics. Go get 'em.

North American Gangster

I found this dude from youtube and deciced to dig deeper. He is an amazingly skilled remixer/producer. And this is some of his latest work. Taking the American Gangster accapellas from Jay Z and putting his own beats on them...He presents NORTH AMERICAN GANGSTER. Have a listen and if you like it, swing over to northamericangangster.com and download it for free.

Download Mixtape | Provided by DatPiff.com

Young Jeezy Arrested

Sorry about not updating, anyone that reads this site. I've been busy.

Via Defsounds.com

Rapper Young Jeezy was arrested this morning after being pulled over for erratic driving.
According to TMZ, at around 2:30 AM, cops apprehended and charged Jeezy on a list of vehicular and driving violations. At the time of the report, known charges the rapper faced included DUI, speeding, reckless driving, having no tags, driving with an open container and no proof of insurance.

Young Jeezy was released shortly this morning on bail, and will be back in court on July 17th.

At press time no comments were avail from his reps.

As reported earlier this week, in other legal news concerning Young Jeezy, a former BMF (Black Mafia Family) member, admitted according to court documents, that Jeezy received kilos of cocaine from BMF. The statement was made in hopes to receive a lighter sentence.

Tha Carter III...423K Sales In The First Day

WHY? HOW? WHAT HAS THIS EARTH COME TO? Lupe has been struggling since December and finally broke 500K and earned himself a gold record just recently. Lil Wayne sells 423,000 THE FIRST DAY! Think about this. If people keep doing this...he might just beat Outkast's record for a Diamond disc. 500K = Gold. 1M = Platinum. 10M = Diamond...Outkast>>>>>>Lil Wayne. The self proclaimed "Best Rapper Alive" obviously hasn't seen the impact he's had on hip hop compared to the impact Rakim, NaS, KRS-One, or OutKast has had. WEEZY F. JAILHOUSE LOVE BABY CANNOT RAP. He's just another long haired, club hit making, sex addict who occasionally kisses dudes on the mouth...But you know...that makes him totally acceptable in todays culture. With that said...

BOYCOTT LIL WAYNE!!!

Slept On CD's: Round One

This is my first post on my new "segment" or whatever. Underrated cds or rarely heard cds from people that are underground artists.

First up...Below The Heavens by Blu & Exile

This cd is a definite must have for ANY hip hop fan. If you like music with substance and meaning, then get this. You will not regret it. This cd is cheap on Amazon.com if you order it as MP3's. It's only 6.99 and it's WELL worth the money. The lyrics are solid being rapped by Blu and they have that natural feel that only underground or non-sell outs *cough*Lil Wayne*cough* can give. His voice and flow compliments Exile's bass heavy beats and orchestra style strings. From the opening track to the end track, it is one of a handful that I can listen to all the way through. Whether you like hip hop or not, you have to recognize the talent and emotions put into the lyrics and, dare I say, the beats. Exile basically pours his heart into this cd's production. It will not disappoint. Check out the videos on the side section in 2007.

Free Download for NaS' and DJ Green Lantern's 'The Nigger Tape'

Ok...If any of you are as big a fan of NaS as me...then this is a treat. DJ Green Lantern and NaS' mixtape 'The Nigger Tape' has finally been released.

Tracklisting and link via Hiphopgame.com

1. Intro
2. Gangsta Rap rmx.(Prod by Dj Greenlantern)
3. Cops Keep Firing (Prod. By Dj Greenlantern)
4. Hero (Prod by Polow Da Don)
5. Black President feat. Johnny Polygon (Prod. By Dj Greenlantern) 6.Association (feat. and Prod. by Stic Man of Dead Prez)
7..Legendary (Mike Tyson)..(Prod by Salaam Remi)
8. Ghetto rmx feat. Joell Ortiz (Prod by Dj Greenlantern.
9. Seen it All (Green Mix)
10. Esco Let's Go (Full Song).(Prod by Dj Khallil)
11. N.I.G.G.E.R. (Slave and Master). (Prod by Dj Toomp)
12 "Be a Nigger too" rmx feat. Dante Hawkins (Prod. by Dj Greenlantern)
13.Surviving the times (Original Cool and Dre Version)
14. Nas Timeline mixed by Statik Selektah (Nararated by Nas)
15.Outro feat. Richard Pryor

Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/1et0c3

C-Murder Murder Trial Delayed

via allhiphop.com


The murder trial of New Orleans rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller has been pushed back until October.



The rapper was slated to go on trial on June 9, but after attorneys on both sides of the case met with Judge Martha Sassone, the trial was delayed until October 14.



C-Murder is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting a 16-year-old to death inside a Harvey nightclub named Club Platinum.



According to the Associated Press, lawyers are haggling over some of the witnesses’ backgrounds, which was a major issue in the rapper’s first trial.



In September of 2003, a jury convicted Miller for shooting Steve Thomas during an altercation in the club.



In March of 2006, the rapper’s mandatory life sentence was overturned, by the Louisiana Supreme Court, after it was learned the prosecution expunged some of their witnesses criminal records, in order to boost their credibility in court.



C-Murder, 37, is currently free on $500,000 dollars bail, but is under strict house arrest.

T-Pain Kills A Man Over Chain

Via Sohh.com

Don't let that happy-go-lucky chubby exterior fool you, T-Pain don't play that! The Tallahassee tunesmith recently revealed his stone cold side in an interview with Blender:

"There's one [song] called 'Havoc.' It's a true story about when I got my chain snatched in New York the night before my first album dropped," T-Pain recalled. "Somebody snuck a gun in the club and stuck it in my stomach, but I wasn't going to give my chain up - it was my first chain. He pushed me back and as I was fallin' he snatched the chain and ran out the club. It was pretty weird. It's such an in-depth story, it's like a 5 minute song."

T-Pain hinted he may have resorted to deadly means to recover his chain, but eventually got the jewelry back. "He stole it to sell back to me ... but I didn't buy it back," the singer revealed. When Blender inquired whether the thief was still breathing, Pain's ominous reply was, "No, he's not alive."

Rebel Talking... T-Pain probably took the voicebox out and Auto-Tuned ol' boy to death.

Xzibit Loses Son To Lung Problems

Via hiphopdx.com

Less than a day after emcee Camo Tao died due to lung cancer [click to read], another tragedy has hurt the Hip Hop community. In the early hours of Monday May 26, emcee and actor Xzibit lost his infant son Xavier from lung complications.
The veteran announced the news through a MySpace blog post, stating, "I am telling you this because of the same reason I tell you when I'm having great times, life is too short to be fake. Hold on to your kids, if you have them. Protect them and show them you love them everyday you wake up and see them. Don't take a second you get to hug them, teach them and care for them for granted. You can have all the material wealth in the universe, but it is NOTHING compared to having your family."
Xavier Joiner was born May 15, and from premature birth, displayed problems with inhaling oxygen. Xzibit added, "I am keeping faith that everything will work out fine. I tell you people, bringing a life into this world right now is a blessing for me. I have had time to focus and put A LOT of shit into perspective over the last few years. And at the end of the day, if you don’t have FAMILY around you ... you don't have shit."
"X-to-the-Z" has not released an album since 2006's Full Circle [click to read] Earlier this month, he appeared on Bishop Lamont's "Be Cool" [click to listen], reportedly a mixtape track. The rapper has recently been furthering his film career in the X-Files sequel, playing an FBI agent.
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Xzibit, even though you will probably never read this, I pray that things will work themselves out. I'm sorry for your loss, and not from the standpoint of another sappy fan. You didn't deserve this, but maybe this is setting the groundwork for your future and your next childs future. It'll all work out.

R.I.P

T-Pain Plans To Go Digital, and Bashes Artists Using His "Techniques"

Via Hiphopdx.com

Very few can argue against the point that T-Pain has distinguished himself as a savvy hit maker with a rather distinct style.
Sitting down with DJ Cipha Sounds, T-Pain explained a new song that he has in the works, which happens to be about his now infamous auto-tune voice. “You know it’s just issue addressing time. Like I say in the song, ain’t no disrespect, I just want everybody to know that there are a couple of people that I ain’t cool with doing it. You know, 'cause a couple people came to me and ask me can they use it, and it was cool. Weezy came and ask me before he did it, I said cool; Weezy started doing it. Kanye said, 'Let me borrow your style for a second;' I’m cool with that, you know what I’m saying? I just addressed a couple issues. You know, a lot of people were taking me for a joke when I first came out doing it, and they feel like they gotta do it to get hot now.”
In addition to Lil Wayne and Kanye West, 50 Cent recently used auto-tune with G-Unit's single "Rider pt. 2" [click to view].
Being one of the biggest ringtone sellers himself, T-Pain is looking to a new business venture that will make his company “all digital.” “On Nappy Boy Digital right now we gettin’ it on straight. I’m trying to lead the pack with the first digital record label. We going all digital downloads, iTunes, ringtones, a couple physical sales here and there. We don’t wanna cancel that out, but right now we’re on the regular [record label] but going digital.”
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I really don't have much to say other than, T-Pain would not be good if he didn't have computer editing done to his voice. He cannot sing live. He makes more money than 90% of the general population and yet still claims he's "So Hood"...BREAK HIS JAWS!!!