New Music: Redman - Dunfiato

I'm not going to tell you how hot this is. I'm not going to tell you that this is off Reggie Noble's upcoming Muddy Waters 2 release. I'm not going to tell you that the Funk Docta is re-teaming with Method Man to bring us Blackout 3 later this year.

All I'm going to say is listen. You're welcome.

"I don't need no turn up beat, I need some elements...some hip-hop"

New Music: Twista ft. R.Kelly - Throwin' My Money

I'm not a fan of this song at all, but I feel it is my duty to feature music from Chicago artists, and especially Chicago icons like Twista and R. Kelly. What we have here is another example of older artists forcing themselves to create music in the mold in what is perceived as popular today.

These two are getting up there in age, isn't it about time that they diversify their subject matter. Something about 40 year-olds crooning about making it rain on strippers' booties seems so passe.  They both probably have grandchildren they don't know about somewhere. As young as Robert seems to like them, he might have some great-grandchildren floating around.  Well here it is, a song that sounds like everything else, but worse and more contrived.  You're welcome.

Jay-Z - Open Letter

From the King of Pop, to new music from the King of Hip-Hop. What an eventful morning its been so far.  It seems Jay is a little pissed from a few things.  First from being forced to sell his shares of his beloved Brooklyn Nets in order to pursue ambitions to become an agent to NBA players. Then, there's the whole being investigated for going to Cuba for his and Beyonce's anniversary this past weekend. Looks like some higher ups took his bars from Otis a little too literally (Welcome to Havana/Smokin' Cubanas with Castro in cabanas).

I definitely understand the league's position, it definitely would be a conflict of interest.  Being the business man Jay is, he probably understands too, but he found a perfect opportunity to vent.

I love angry Hov.  His lyrics come off so much more fluid when he has something to get off his chest.  Plus, what other artist do you know that can get Swizz Beatz and Timbaland to come to the studio and make a beat so that they can "vent"?  Only Jigga.  You're welcome.

Miguel ft. Kendrick Lamar - How Many Drinks (Remix)

For my 100th post, I feature this month's Vibe Magazine cover boys.  Kendrick has jumped on the remix to Miguel's How Many Drinks from his Grammy nominated LP Kaleidoscope Dream, and produced a stellar product.  These two represent the future of hip-hop and R&B done right, and they definitely did this remix right.  Could you imagine a Best of Both Worlds type album from these two? It would be amazing.  Hov and Kellz created their album after a simply great remix (Fiesta).  I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.  You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Nas ft. Keri Hilson - Hero

Never a bad thing to wake up to Nasir.  Thank you Shuffle Gods.  And they say...you're welcome.

MC Melodee ft. Bootie Brown & Feliciana - Firstborn

Okay, last one, wife is on her way home soon. Wow, at this rate, I won't have anything for April Misses.  That's okay, I'll just make some shit up.  I couldn't group this in with anything else because it is what I call REAL HIP-HOP.  This girl reminds me of a more lyrical Ladybug from Digable Planets.  And the beat...anytime you can throw in a Bonita Applebum drum sample, I'm in love.  Please give this a listen.  You're welcome.