Posts Tagged ‘GOOD Music’

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.

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.

Album Stream: Common ‘The Dreamer/The Believer’

Posted: December 15, 2011 in Audio
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Back in October, I wrote a post about how amped I was for Common‘s upcoming album, The Dreamer/The Believer. Well, that time is almost here. The album drops next Tuesday and you can actually stream the album on YouTube right now. Truthfully, that’s all you need to know. Well, what are you waiting for? Go listen, now!

The Return Of Common

Posted: October 13, 2011 in Articles, Video
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If you really think about it, Common has had one of the most consistent careers in music. Out of 8 total albums, I truly believe he’s only dropped one dud. Now I know there’s a faction of people that weren’t fans of Electric Circus, but fuck what you heard, I dig that record. Truthfully, in a career that has spanned almost 20 years, Universal Mind Control is the only album of his I don’t like. With that being said, I’m almost too amped for his upcoming album, The Dreamer, The Believer. While I appreciate the times he tries to step out of the box with his music, the fact of the matter is, there’s nothing better than Common over a soul beat. With all the new music he’s releasing right now, the man might have another classic on his hands.

To be honest, I don’t even plan on making this a long post. The only things you need to know are, he has 2 new singles out right now, and he’s planning on doing an album with Nas. Let me say that again. After collaborating together for his new album, Common plans on doing a full-length record with Nas! All jokes aside, if that were to actually happen, fuck Watch The Throne, that record would be the only thing I’d listen to. So be on the lookout for Nas.Com. Yes, that’s actually the proposed named for the project. You should be getting hyped right about now. In any case, check out Common’s new singles below. Clearly, reuniting with his original producer, No I.D., was a great idea. Peace bitches.

I Don’t Like Kid Cudi

Posted: July 13, 2011 in Articles
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I can already picture a few of my friends cursing me out for this, but I seriously don’t understand Kid Cudi‘s appeal. When he first appeared on the scene with “Day ‘N’ Nite,” I figured he’d be good for one song, then go away. Apparently I was wrong. Very wrong. Nowadays, it seems like he’s everyone’s hero and for the life of me, I can’t figure out why people like him. This post is simply my attempt to make sense of it all.

First things first, nobody can ever say I’m not an open-minded person, because I guarantee my musical palette is more diverse than yours. Big whoop, wanna fight about it? But for all the rappers and singers I support, I really don’t see where Cudi fits in. He’s not a good rapper and he’s not a good singer, so how is he a good artist? A co-worker of mine tried to bring up the fact that Bob Dylan couldn’t really sing, but the social relevance of his songs greatly outweighed his vocal limitations. When that argument didn’t work, he tried to bring up the fact that there were rappers more lyrically complex than 2Pac, but his message put him over the top. Once again, that doesn’t work for me. Cudi’s message doesn’t resonate with me like Pac’s description of inner city plight and political injustice. Sidebar, how dare he compare Kid Cudi to Bob Dylan and 2Pac. If we weren’t at work, I would’ve slapped him. But all jokes aside, if Cudi’s subject matter can’t save his lack of rapping or singing ability, what is his appeal exactly? Please, someone tell me. I won’t sit here and front like he hasn’t written a couple of catchy songs, but on a larger scale, why is he so popular?

Now if there is something I missed, by all means, school me. I’d be willing to hear your argument about why Cudi is a good artist. I’ll probably still disagree with you, but I guess it’s worth a shot. Go for it…

P.S. I wrote this entire post while listening to “Mojo So Dope” and “Mr. Rager.” On some small level, I’m a complete hypocrite.