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New Lauryn? Nah, I’m Good

Posted: May 7, 2013 in Articles, Audio
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If you can recall my previous post, I’ve already shared my disillusionment with Lauryn Hill. No one can ever speak ill about her legendary career, but when you bring up Ms. Hill, you also have to bring up the fuckery. The shattered voice, the 512 kids and the tax issues. Truthfully, only the 1st item on that list is any of my business, but unfortunately, the 3rd item is impacting the 1st. Meaning, Lauryn had to sign a record contract in order to pay off her overdue taxes. What we’re left with is a brand new song I wish I didn’t hear. No matter how much die-hard fans want to like this travesty, I cannot co-sign this new shit. With that being said, I am prepared for the hate.

In case you missed it, Lauryn put out a new song the other day called “Neurotic Society.” Side bar, you can listen to the track below. Anyway, I have a few issues with this song, so let’s start with the beat. For someone as musically talented as Lauryn, this is the best instrumental she could make/find? If there was ever a beat that just seems to “happen” with no rhyme or reason, it’s this one. It’s overly loud and boisterous and doesn’t really go anywhere. Just a bunch of unnecessary drum hits and preset keyboard sounds. Next, there’s her flow. Did she even remotely try to rhyme on beat? She’s easily one of the greatest rappers ever, so what kind of tomfoolery was she engaging in here? Yes, I know she had an important message to convey, but all of it got lost in her non-rhythmic speech and poor beat selection. If she simply wanted to share her ideals, she could drop a spoken word album or some shit. If she’s going to be a musician, make sure the music is actually musical. Cool? Cool.

All in all, like I previously said, you can listen to the song below. Some people won’t agree with me, but fuck it, this is my site, son. If Lauryn decides to put out some dope shit, I will be the first one to shout it out from the mountaintops. Until then, no, I’m not interested.

Can ScHoolboy Q Make A Classic?

Posted: March 25, 2013 in Articles, Audio
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ScHoolboy Q

It goes without saying I’m a big fan of Black Hippy and Top Dawg Entertainment. Depending on what mood I’m in, I have a different favorite rapper in the collective. If I want well-crafted storytelling, I’ll go vibe out to some Kendrick Lamar. If I want thought-provoking lyricism, I’ll go listen to some Ab-Soul. If I want to consume copious amounts of alcohol and smack dudes in the street, I’ll go mosh out to some ScHoolboy Q. When Kendrick dropped an indisputable classic with good kid, m.A.A.d city, he put a shit-ton of pressure on Q since he’s next up. So the question of the day is: can ScHoolboy Q make a classic album?

Now before I continue, let me say that I’m a realist. I already know Q doesn’t possess the lyrical prowess of K-Dot or Soulo, but who gives a shit. Homie’s music jams! If you can listen to “Druggys WitH Hoes Again” and not want to take several illegal substances, something is wrong with you. Q makes the music you either want to goon out or have fun to. In my eyes, he has just as many quotables as anyone else because the shit he says is entertaining as hell. As proof, go listen to the 2nd verse of “My Hatin’ Joint” and thank me later. When I’m listening to Q, I’m not looking for Pharoahe Monch-level punchlines. We didn’t expect that from 50 Cent‘s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and you’d be a fool to say that record isn’t a classic. It’s really all about the songs and the feeling they give you. Q brings you into his world, and needless to say, I’m a cotdamn fan.

All in all, I’m hyped to hear how his Oxymoron album will turn out. He just put out the first single “Yay Yay,” and if the rest of the album sounds like that, TDE and Interscope will definitely be getting my money. Do the right thing and listen to the track below. Please be advised though: listening to this song might inspire random fits of “cooking” and gratuitous thugging in the streets. Good day.

LC ‘QLC’

Posted: March 1, 2013 in Audio
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QLC

So the day is finally here. My triumphant and glorious return to releasing music. Ok, let me chill, but I’m hyped to say the EP is finally ready to drop. First, I have to give a few shout-outs. Shout-out to 9th Wonder for putting out that Tutankhamen beat tape, which I pillaged and plundered. Shout-out to Rick Torres for mixing and mastering my thoughts. Finally, shout-out to all of my compadres who constantly told me I need to put out new music. With all of that being said, you can stream and download the EP below.

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New Miguel Music On Deck

Posted: August 1, 2012 in Audio, Video
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If you know me, you know I’m a fan of Miguel. The homie makes dope music, period. Dope melodies, dope lyrics, etc. Even though his Art Dealer Chic series was short, it was a good holdover until his album drops. If you can listen to “Arch N Point” and not want to fornicate with someone, something is wrong with you. In any case, Miguel’s finally ready to drop his sophomore album, Kaleidoscope Dream. Instead of dropping the album one time, he’s dropping them in installments. The first part, The Water Preview, is on iTunes right now and features the songs below. I already copped it, so you need to do the right thing. For all of the people complaining about how wack music is right now, go support an artist holding it down. The next installment, The Air Preview, is dropping on September 11th and the final part is dropping on October 2nd. Needless to say, I’m hyped. Let’s go!

Song Review: 2 Chainz (Feat. Kanye West) ‘Birthday Song’

Posted: July 24, 2012 in Articles, Audio
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So anybody who knows me knows I’m an unabashed fan of 2 Chainz. Is it because of his amazing lyrical dexterity? No. Is it because of his socially aware commentary? No. Is it because of his “everyman” relatability? Definitely not. The “tru” answer, pun intended, is much simpler: this motherfucker is entertaining as hell. I mean, c’mon son. Anybody who can listen to “Riot” and not want to do what the song says is a communist. There, I said it. In any case, Tity 2 Necklace just released his new single featuring Kanye West, so let’s talk about it. Why? Well, why the hell not?

Now I won’t lie to you, this song might have to grow on me. After the first 5 listens, it simply sounds like every other Rap song on the radio. Honestly, I expected more from a 2 Chainz/Kanye West collaboration. I won’t sit here and claim Tity Boi reinvented the wheel, but at least he’s been able to make stale subject matter sound a little more interesting. Sidebar, if you didn’t know 2 Chainz used to be called Tity Boi, just go, go, play frisbee with land mines. In any case, after the classical classicness of “Mercy,” I expected this track to be much bigger. I don’t even see the reason for having Kanye on a song like this. To me, it’s a waste of a feature. Then again, his verse wasn’t that spectacular either, so I guess it fits.

In the end, the only real redeeming factor of this song is the premise. Truthfully, I don’t know of anyone who wouldn’t want a big booty girl for their birthday, women included. Don’t front ladies, you know good and well y’all be going super hard in the strip club. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen women throw more money at some strippers than the dudes they’re with. I don’t blame you. Fat asses deserve equal opportunity love. In that respect, 2 Chainz, you’re absolutely right.

All in all, you can take a listen to the song below and judge for yourself. I’m sure this song is going to eventually get stuck in my head. That’s the way the world works, I guess. Good day.

Song Review: Lupe Fiasco ‘Bitch Bad’

Posted: June 27, 2012 in Articles, Audio
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So the dude Lupe Fiasco is back to being the artist we originally became fans of, and all is well again. For those behind the times, Lupe just dropped a new song called “Bitch Bad,” and given the current state of misogyny in Urban music, it’s right on time. With that being said, now’s a perfect time for me to rant about why I like the song. And here… we… go!

Let’s start with the production. The Audibles-produced track is actually pretty understated, giving Lupe enough space to articulate himself clearly. Now maybe I’m reading too far into it, but I think the use of the 808 drums were strategic. What better way to reach today’s audience than by spitting that real shit over a sound that’s familiar to them? Radio could easily play this song without deviating too far from their regular format. Well done.

Lastly, and certainly most important, are Lupe’s lyrics. The purpose of the song is to systematically destroy the use of the word “bitch” in our communities. I, for one, was never a fan of calling women “bitches” and I never understood why women would want to be considered a “bad bitch.” All it takes is one person calling you a bitch in the wrong context and all hell breaks loose. Now I know I’m being hypocrite because I use “nigga” a lot, but dammit, I can only save the world one word at a time. I’ll come back to that. In the song, Lupe details how impressionable children can get the wrong idea from the words we use and how they can grow up believing in negative stigmas. How can they properly determine right from wrong when we constantly give them mixed signals? It’s an important message we all need to be mindful of as we lead the next generation. The lessons we teach them will help dictate the rest of their lives and will also be used to influence future generations. It’s a crazy cycle that starts with us.

All in all, “Bitch Bad” is a dope song. What else do you need to know? Listen to it below. Now! Good day.

Danny Brown x ScHoolBoy Q x Childish Gambino

Posted: June 26, 2012 in Audio, Video
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So I saw Danny Brown, ScHoolBoy Q and Childish Gambino perform last night at SummerStage, and needless to say, I’m still amped. All 3 artists held it down, but my dude Gambino was on some other shit. Live band, DJ, projector screen, his live show was the truth! Since I’m still in my zone, I figure I’ll just post a bunch of their songs to put you in the same zone. There’s nothing else to say. It’s Tuesday and you’re probably losing your shit at work, so let’s jam out. Leggo!

The Cornballification Of Stevie J

Posted: June 19, 2012 in Audio, Video
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Being an avid fan of music production, I knew who Stevie J was long before his appearance on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. To go a step further, I knew who he was even before he dated Eve. I was the kid who religiously read album credits, so I still remember reading his name on some of my favorite songs. Needless to say, the 90s are gone and now he’s on a show as a has-been producer, with a wife and a boyfriend. Since it hurts my heart to see one of my favorite producers become such a flagrant cornball, I wanted to remind everyone of what he used to be able to do. With that being said, here’s some of my favorite songs he’s produced.

P.S. I know this post won’t take away from the fuckery he displayed on that show. There’s no coming back for him. He makes songs with Benzino now. Damn, I need a drink.

Happy Birthday Prince

Posted: June 7, 2012 in Audio, Video
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Prince is the greatest artist of all time. I don’t care what anyone says and I will physically fight you for disagreeing. So I repeat, Prince is the greatest artist of all time. In honor of his birthday today, www.icantbefamous.com has temporarily become Prince’s Spotify channel. The plan is to play joints people might not be as familiar with. He’s got waaaaay too many hits son. You need to get familiar with all of them. In any case, enjoy the man’s music on the great day of his birth. You’re welcome, you’re all welcome!

P.S. I’m probably your biggest fan Prince, but PLEASE stop banning your music from YouTube. You make it difficult for stans to pronounce your greatness.

Stop Rapping Lil Wayne

Posted: May 29, 2012 in Articles, Audio
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I’m going to get straight to the point: Lil Wayne is horrible at rapping. There was a time when he was good, even one of the best, but that time is long gone. What we have left is a man who’s bad at rapping, singing, playing the guitar and skateboarding. He’s already past 3 strikes. To add insult to injury, I heard his Pusha T-diss track “Goulish” over the weekend, and was astonished at how bad it was. A man allegedly disses him and his company and this is the best response he could come up with? It’s official, we can stick a fork in his credibility as an artist.

This whole melodrama can be traced back to Pusha T’s new track, “Exodus 23:1.” Push had a few quotes that could be taken as shots at Wayne, Drake and even Young Chop, the producer of Chief Keef‘s “I Don’t Like.” Truthfully, I don’t see how this song is exactly a diss track. I mean yeah, Push did say “you signed to one nigga that signed to another nigga that’s signed to three niggas, now that’s bad luck,” but how many artists could that apply to? Drake isn’t the only one in a situation like that. Honestly, the only diss I can confirm in that song is the one to Young Chop. Push said “you can keep your beats nigga, we’d much rather share your bitch nigga, bitch nigga.” This comes in the aftermath of Chop complaining about Kanye West altering his beat for the remix to the aforementioned “I Don’t Like.”

In the end, what this boils down to is the lingering disdain between YMCMB and GOOD Music. From Common beefing with Drake to all of the subliminal disses being thrown around from all sides, this has been a conflict waiting to happen. In my opinion, they should all just go for it. Stop with the underhanded shade and start calling out names. Common did it and even Wayne did it in his horrible, horrendous and grotesque diss song. I want to see this battle now. I’ve already got my popcorn ready. Let’s go!

P.S. I don’t think you guys understand how bad Wayne’s response was. Just listen to it below and see for yourself. I’m still shaking my head in disbelief.

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