Sorry, BUT I JUST HAD TO! AraabMuzik Video 2!

Well, even though my first video was only a few days ago, I read what I could (he's so new, there really isn't much online about him) but he claims to have been working since 2005. I've been so impressed by his quick hands (pause), that I haven't even taken the time to see what his SONGS sound like yet. He sure seems like a master when it comes to the MPC though (especially if he did all the sampling). So here's the newest AraabMUZIK video, and its just as sick (without the idiot screaming in the background). ENJOY!

OMG This kid is a problem (as you will hear the idiot screaming)

Just really quick. 1) I don't know who AraabMuzik is yet, so I have to do my Google research. 2) I TOTALLY GANKED THIS off of Drake's blog 3) This is ridic, and I thought Timbaland was a monster on an MPC! This kid abuses it 4) I want to shoot the guy recording.

Video: Jay-z x Swizz Beatz-on to the next one

Yawwwwwnnnn. No hate, because Jay is one of my 3 favorite MC's ever, but since the "retirement," and comeback, his swag hasn't nearly been on the same tilt. Sure, he married arguably the richest, hottest, most talented young singer out there, and he's a regular in Forbes and all that, but this is where purists (like me) have problems: THE MUSIC JUST ISN'T AS GOOD AS IT USED TO BE. Case in point: The Blueprint 3. It had a few things going for it: Highly anticipated (especially after the first 2), first Jay album in a while, and rumors of great callabos (Drake anyone?). Long story short, it was praised and sold well in this watered down musical climate, but I feel like Jay is getting worse and worse. DONT GET ME WRONG. I like this album (though its a solid 9th place in Jay's catalog) but songs like this turn me OFF. To me, Swizz Beats should NEVER speak. EVER. So a Swizz Beats hook is NOT HOT. EVER. His beats? Usually GREAT, he has a tremendous body of work. This boils down to being a poppy club song with a good beat, catchy sample, horrible hook/bridge, subpar rhymes. Add a weird video, with (to me) only a few cool visuals, overall it's a FAIL. Check it for yourself, and let me know if I'm crazy.

Skillz "2009 Wrap Up"- (HAPPY NEW YEAR)

I was going to do a write up about the biggest stories of 2009 (to me, so octomom would not qualify), but there were so many (Obama, Healthcare, Lakers, Yankees, Iraq, swineflu, Bobby Bowden, the economy, Usain Bolt, smartphone battle, Drake, Tiger and many more) that I wouldn't have been satisfied with it without making it ridiculously long. That said, I can do a pretty good job recapping by just giving the mic to Virginia MC Skillz. Anyone who is a real hip hop fan knows about Skillz and his pen game, and the VA musicians he's affiliated with. I'm a lot more than a fan, much less a casual fan of Hip Hop, so I've known about him since he was "Mad" Skillz and dropped the "nod factor" in 1995 (I was in 7th grade). Long story short, he hasn't been embraced for his talents over his long career commerically, but he has kept himself relevant through ghostwriting for many huge names, and more recently his 6 years running "year wrap up." They are all very clever and creative, and usually touch on every subject, with more attention to the Hip Hop scene. This years is no exception: He covers almost everything I would have. so without futher ado, check out Skillz- 09 Wrap up, and Have a safe, happy, healthy and prosperous 2010!

Nike MVPuppets (feat Lupe Fiasco and Krs One)-"Dunkin' on a Reindeer"

If you watched the 2009 NBA playoffs, you undoubtedly saw the hilarious puppet series, "MVPuppets" featuring NBA superstars Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. These followed the day to day of Kobe and Lebron, if they were roomates. As the playoffs went on, the subject matter followed how the stars were playing. The series seemingly ended with 2 commericials: 1 showing Kobe celebrating his championship, and another showing Lebron preparing for next season. Despite the success of the commercials, I didn't think they would be back. I'm glad I was wrong. just in time for the holidays, Nike Basketball released "dunking on a Reindeer," featuring the voices of the legendary KRS One, and Lupe Fiasco. Check out this hilarious video:

EXCLUSIVE: Lil Wayne feat. Eminem "Drop the World"

**WARNING: I ONLY LISTEN TO UNEDITED MUSIC, SO IF YOU DON'T LIKE CUSS WORDS AND INNUENDOS, DO NOT CLICK THE BELOW LINK**

This my friends is an exclusive track: Lil' Wayne feat. Eminem "drop the world". Let me not over analyze here: IT'S FIRE. Eminem is at his "top 5 DOA" best. Listen to the song HERE. Thank me later.

Timbaland Feat. Drake-"Say Something (Video)"

Anyone that knows me knows that I'm a huge Drake fan (and I'm not referring to "best I ever had" Drake) because hate him or love him, the kid is TALENTED. This song has been online for about 2 months, but the video dropped last week. Beat is fire, and Drake saves the track from underwhelming Tim bars. Check it out:

The Game collabing with Justin, Pharrell on R.E.D album

According to MTV, one of my favorite pop and b acts, Mr. Justin Timberlake, will be joining one my favorite ignorant rappers for his upcoming R.E.D album. I think Game is a supremely talented "rapper", even though he enforces probably every black/rapper/poor/thug stereotype known to mankind. Nonetheless, I do enjoy his music, and have supported him by actually purchasing his records. Despite the various beefs that the "hurricane" has gotten himself into over the years, I'm sure I'm not the only one looking forward to some new music from him.