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Showing posts with label 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
NOLA Underground Hip Hop Awards Nominees
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Clipse Announce Solo LPs for 2010
While it's not clear where or when exactly this show took place, Clipse played a set last Friday (April 30). And during that set, which included "Popular Demand (Popeyes)," Pusha T and Malice apparently announced that they intend on releasing solo albums this year. Unfortunately, those are the only details available surrounding this news right now, but here goes some ol' fashioned predictions:
- As Meka at 2DopeBoyz wrote, perhaps this will be packaged like Outkast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.
- These won't drop in 2010.
- Pusha T and Malice will drop solo mixtapes and not proper albums.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Scarface – Dopeman Music Tracklist & Snippets
The legendary Scarface is always a contender when mentioning top-ten lyricists of all time. Here he makes his return with a tracklist and sampler to his upcoming project, Dopeman Music. The sampler gives listeners a glimpse of each record and so far the production is looking real solid. Be on the lookout for Scarface this Summer, his Dopeman Music project drops May 4th.
1. Picking Up the Pieces
2. Dopeman Music f. B. James & Monk Kaza
3. Lyrical Assault f. Malice & Mr. Lo Key
4. FaSho Money (Skit)
5. Gwap f. B. James & Monk Kaza
6. Get Lost f. B. James, Monk Kaza & Rodney Gant
7. The N Word
8. The Ghetto Report f. B. James & Monk Kaza
9. 2 The Beat f. B. James & Monk Kaza
10. Wanted
11. Hustle Game
12. Riff Raff (Skit)
13. In My Blood f. B. James
14. Bad Man f. Papa Reu
Monday, April 5, 2010
Nike 2010 Spring Air Force 1 Low
Closely resembling the Space Jam-inspired Bepoke Air Force 1 design by Bun B, Nike drops a new Air Force 1 silhouette featuring the always popular patent leather motif. The design takes on a tonal black base with a nice mix of perforated and patent leather on the upper.
via: hypebeast
Monday, March 22, 2010
Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2010 Gold Embroidered Sneaker
Christian Louboutin only offers one other sneaker in their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection – the Gold Embroidered High Top. The sneaker comes with a white leather base and a complicated gold net embroidery over most of the upper.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Nike SB 2010 Spring Dunk Hi Premium
We get a closer look into one of the newer Dunk Hi’s from the Nike SB program. Rumored to be inspired by the whacked out sweaters of Bill Cosby aka Dr. Huxtable from The Cosby Show, the kicks take on a white/black platform with multi-colored textile paneling. Available now through select Nike SB accounts, including Primitive.
Primitive
17060 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
818.479.7171
10 Hip Hop Artists to Watch in 2010
With 2010 now in full throttle, it's time to examine the sounds and styles of the rappers set to make a splash this year. From Michigan to Minneapolis, these artists are on a mission to conquer mediocrity. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you 10 hip-hop artists to watch in 2010.
10. Buff1
It's hard to ignore the paradigm shift that has seen the midwest rise to the top of the hip-hop podium. Michigan has been a major part of that mix, thanks, in part, to the emergence of Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Hayes (see No.8), Buff1, and others. Buff has been working the underground circuit for years but it was 2008's There's Only One, fueled by its trunk-friendly single "Beat The Speakers Up," that gained him recognition. His next project is a collaborative LP with DJ Rhettmatic titled Crown Royale.
9. M.anifest
M.anifest's hip-hop journey took him all the way from Accra, Ghana to Minneapolis, Minnesota. His style hearkens to the smart lyricism of the Talib Kwelis and the Brother Alis. Not surprisingly, he's already aligned himself with that brand by way of collaborations with Ali. He prides himself as a great songwriter and people are starting to take notice. Minneapolis' City Pages named him the Best Songwriter in 2008.
8. Hayes
© Myspace.com
I don’t believe that demo tapes are still as powerful as they were in the '90s, but the word on the street is that Detroit newcomer Hayes incited an industry bidding war after circulating his demo through the streets. Hayes’ storytelling (and ghostwriting skills) impressed Dr. Dre and Timbaland and landed him a joint deal with the two sound architects.
7. Cory Gunz
After a decade in the hip-hop wilderness (half of those spent in the shadow of his slightly more accomplished dad Peter Gunz), Cory Gunz is finally ready to let loose. Unlike the Bow Wow and his ilk, who ultimately cater to the opposite sex, this teen titan is more interested in spewing razor-shape rhymes like a young Big L. His Best Kept Secret mixtape is a must-listen for fans digging for lyrical gemstones.
6. Nipsey Hussle
Crenshaw, Cali native Nipsey Hussle is one of the west's most exciting new artists since The Game. Hussle is blessed with a bulbous snarl that hearkens to his Cali upbringing. And he knows just how to use his gift: kicking sharp rhymes over bass-heavy beats, crooning anthemic choruses, and sharply telling dark stories about his 'hood. His debut, South Central State of Mind, is due out in Spring 2010.
5. Dessa
The career span of a female rapper in today's music industry is somewhere between six months and Kid Sister. But Doomtree's Dessa seems to have found a way to make herself relevant for the long haul. She released a book of poetry and prose dubbed Spiral Bound, followed it up with her debut album, and then toured tirelessly to promote both. Her ability to seamlessly merge spoken word, poetry, and emceeing into one big pot of gumbo is refreshing.
4. Drake
If success is a journey and not a destination, then Drake's next pit stop is to do with his debut album what he did with his So Far Gone mixtape. The "mixtape that sounded like an album" paid unprecedented dividends for this Canadian rap-R&B double threat. So Far Gone sold like hot cakes and sent two songs to the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
3. Freddie Gibbs
Indiana is better known for its football legacy than for churning rap stars. Freddy Gibbs has a chance to change all that. Gibbs made some noise in 2009 with two brilliant mixtapes, The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs and Midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik. His sound hearkens to the days of hardbody beats and grimy rhymes delivered with such authenticity that betrays familiarity with the criminal life.
2. J.Cole
J Cole boasts a powerful combination of street sensibility and crossover appeal. Think Jay-Z with a hint of AZ. As the first padawan recruited by Jedi Carter's Roc Nation, he's armed with the right promotional tools to make a run for the top. The Force is strong with this one indeed.
1. Jay Electronica
Without an album to his name, Jay Electronica already has artists from all across the States singing his praise. Nas, Just Blaze, and Bun B are only a few of the respected hip-hop heads that publicly cosigned the New Orleans lyricist. Jay truly has a chance to blow up like Nitro and dynamite sticks (word to Biggie). If "Exhibit C" is any indication, 2010 is going to be the year of Electronica.
via: henrys blog
10. Buff1
It's hard to ignore the paradigm shift that has seen the midwest rise to the top of the hip-hop podium. Michigan has been a major part of that mix, thanks, in part, to the emergence of Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Hayes (see No.8), Buff1, and others. Buff has been working the underground circuit for years but it was 2008's There's Only One, fueled by its trunk-friendly single "Beat The Speakers Up," that gained him recognition. His next project is a collaborative LP with DJ Rhettmatic titled Crown Royale.
9. M.anifest
M.anifest's hip-hop journey took him all the way from Accra, Ghana to Minneapolis, Minnesota. His style hearkens to the smart lyricism of the Talib Kwelis and the Brother Alis. Not surprisingly, he's already aligned himself with that brand by way of collaborations with Ali. He prides himself as a great songwriter and people are starting to take notice. Minneapolis' City Pages named him the Best Songwriter in 2008.
8. Hayes
© Myspace.comI don’t believe that demo tapes are still as powerful as they were in the '90s, but the word on the street is that Detroit newcomer Hayes incited an industry bidding war after circulating his demo through the streets. Hayes’ storytelling (and ghostwriting skills) impressed Dr. Dre and Timbaland and landed him a joint deal with the two sound architects.
7. Cory Gunz
After a decade in the hip-hop wilderness (half of those spent in the shadow of his slightly more accomplished dad Peter Gunz), Cory Gunz is finally ready to let loose. Unlike the Bow Wow and his ilk, who ultimately cater to the opposite sex, this teen titan is more interested in spewing razor-shape rhymes like a young Big L. His Best Kept Secret mixtape is a must-listen for fans digging for lyrical gemstones.
6. Nipsey Hussle
Crenshaw, Cali native Nipsey Hussle is one of the west's most exciting new artists since The Game. Hussle is blessed with a bulbous snarl that hearkens to his Cali upbringing. And he knows just how to use his gift: kicking sharp rhymes over bass-heavy beats, crooning anthemic choruses, and sharply telling dark stories about his 'hood. His debut, South Central State of Mind, is due out in Spring 2010.
5. Dessa
The career span of a female rapper in today's music industry is somewhere between six months and Kid Sister. But Doomtree's Dessa seems to have found a way to make herself relevant for the long haul. She released a book of poetry and prose dubbed Spiral Bound, followed it up with her debut album, and then toured tirelessly to promote both. Her ability to seamlessly merge spoken word, poetry, and emceeing into one big pot of gumbo is refreshing.
4. Drake
If success is a journey and not a destination, then Drake's next pit stop is to do with his debut album what he did with his So Far Gone mixtape. The "mixtape that sounded like an album" paid unprecedented dividends for this Canadian rap-R&B double threat. So Far Gone sold like hot cakes and sent two songs to the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
3. Freddie Gibbs
Indiana is better known for its football legacy than for churning rap stars. Freddy Gibbs has a chance to change all that. Gibbs made some noise in 2009 with two brilliant mixtapes, The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs and Midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik. His sound hearkens to the days of hardbody beats and grimy rhymes delivered with such authenticity that betrays familiarity with the criminal life.
2. J.Cole
J Cole boasts a powerful combination of street sensibility and crossover appeal. Think Jay-Z with a hint of AZ. As the first padawan recruited by Jedi Carter's Roc Nation, he's armed with the right promotional tools to make a run for the top. The Force is strong with this one indeed.
1. Jay Electronica
Without an album to his name, Jay Electronica already has artists from all across the States singing his praise. Nas, Just Blaze, and Bun B are only a few of the respected hip-hop heads that publicly cosigned the New Orleans lyricist. Jay truly has a chance to blow up like Nitro and dynamite sticks (word to Biggie). If "Exhibit C" is any indication, 2010 is going to be the year of Electronica.
via: henrys blog
10 Most Wanted Hip-Hop Albums of 2010
As we ease into 2010, here are 10 hip-hop albums worth keeping an eye on this year. The list includes eagerly awaited releases from Eminem, Lupe Fiasco, and OutKast.
Honorable Mention: Jean Grae's Cake or Death, Dr. Dre's Detox, Chamillionaire's Venom
10. Reflection Eternal - 'Revolutions Per Minute'
© Michael Buckner/Getty Images
The early verdict on Reflection Eternal's sophomore LP is that it could be one of the year's most memorable albums. The duo of Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek unleashed "Just Begun," a compelling posse cut with Jay Electronica and J Cole, to whet our appetite.
Street Date: April 6, 2010
9. Madlib & DOOM - 'Madvillainy 2'
Madlib is quietly having a run as one of hip-hop's greatest producers. He was highly instrumental (excuse the pun) to Mos Def's successful outing on The Ecstatic. He has now teamed up with the elusive DOOM (formerly known as MF Doom) to rekindle their Madvillainy series. If you're still on the fence, treat yourself to this hard-hitting sample of Madvillainy 2. Street Date: TBA
8. Eminem - 'Relapse 2'
Relapse was originally intended as a double album, but Eminem changed his mind at the last minute. The second installment is supposedly more personal than the first. Eminem re-released Relapse in December 2009 with 7 bonus cuts as a holdover to "tide the fans over until we put out Relapse 2 next year." Guest List: Dr. Dre, Eminem
Street Date: Unknown
7. Jay Electronica - 'Abracadabra'
Without an album or a hit single to his name, Jay Electronica already boasts buzz unheard of since 50 Cent's debut. Jay is set to record a group album with Mos Def and Curren$y, which will be followed by his own solo debut. Guest List: Mos Def, Just Blaze
Street Date: Unknown
6. Drake - 'Thank Me Later'
© Atlantic Records
Thank Me Later is drake's eagerly awaited debut LP. Expect the Toronto hotshot to seamlessly merge the worlds of rap and R&B on his first outing. Guest List: Jay-Z, Kanye West, Sade, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy.
Street Date: Spring 2010
5. J Cole - 'TBA'
J Cole was the first artist signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint. His hunger is undeniable. In a recent interview with Rap-Up TV, the NC native was quoted as saying, "One year from now I see myself at the Grammys up for best new artist hopefully, best hip-hop album hopefully and I'ma walk away with 18 Grammys. I'ma walk away with best country album and everything man." Street Date: TBA
4. Big Boi - Sir Luscious/Andre 3000 - TBA
Big Boi's first official solo LP has produced three hit singles in the last two years, yet there's no sign of the album on the shelf. There's a good chance that we'll finally see it on shelves this year. Andre 3000 is also rumored to be working on his own solo disc. According to Big Boi, the fans' response to both albums will ultimately determine the future of OutKast as a group.
3. Kanye - 'Good A-- Job'
Kanye West was hoping to finalize his college-themed series with Good A-- Job, but he placed that project on hold to experiment with auto-tune and drum blasts 808s & Heartbreak. With 808s & Heartbreak and all its eccentricities now out of the way, 'Ye has returned to the studio to focus his energy on Good A-- Job, the final installment of the college series. Guest List: Big Sean Street Date: Unknown
2. Nas & Damian Marley - 'Distant Relatives'
Nas and Damian Marley have been hard at work on Distant Relatives since 2008. The duo also tapped the services of a live band for the project, so expect it to be musically rich. Nas has said that he'll start working on his 10th solo album, following the release of Distant Relatives. Proceeds from the records will go toward building a school in Africa. Guest List: Stephen Marley, K'Naan, Erykah Badu, Joss Stone
Street Date: March 2010
1. Lupe Fiasco - 'Lasers'
© James Knowler/Getty
After going through a laundry basket worth of suggestions, including Lupe Fiasco's LupE.N.D. and The Great American Rap Album, Lupe has finally settled on Lasers as the title of his third album. The album finds Lupe experimenting more than ever. Guest List: Soundtrakk, Matthew Santos, The Neptunes
Street Date: March 2010
via: henrys blog
Honorable Mention: Jean Grae's Cake or Death, Dr. Dre's Detox, Chamillionaire's Venom
10. Reflection Eternal - 'Revolutions Per Minute'
© Michael Buckner/Getty ImagesThe early verdict on Reflection Eternal's sophomore LP is that it could be one of the year's most memorable albums. The duo of Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek unleashed "Just Begun," a compelling posse cut with Jay Electronica and J Cole, to whet our appetite.
Street Date: April 6, 2010
9. Madlib & DOOM - 'Madvillainy 2'
Madlib is quietly having a run as one of hip-hop's greatest producers. He was highly instrumental (excuse the pun) to Mos Def's successful outing on The Ecstatic. He has now teamed up with the elusive DOOM (formerly known as MF Doom) to rekindle their Madvillainy series. If you're still on the fence, treat yourself to this hard-hitting sample of Madvillainy 2. Street Date: TBA
8. Eminem - 'Relapse 2'
Relapse was originally intended as a double album, but Eminem changed his mind at the last minute. The second installment is supposedly more personal than the first. Eminem re-released Relapse in December 2009 with 7 bonus cuts as a holdover to "tide the fans over until we put out Relapse 2 next year." Guest List: Dr. Dre, Eminem
Street Date: Unknown
7. Jay Electronica - 'Abracadabra'
Without an album or a hit single to his name, Jay Electronica already boasts buzz unheard of since 50 Cent's debut. Jay is set to record a group album with Mos Def and Curren$y, which will be followed by his own solo debut. Guest List: Mos Def, Just Blaze
Street Date: Unknown
6. Drake - 'Thank Me Later'
© Atlantic RecordsThank Me Later is drake's eagerly awaited debut LP. Expect the Toronto hotshot to seamlessly merge the worlds of rap and R&B on his first outing. Guest List: Jay-Z, Kanye West, Sade, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy.
Street Date: Spring 2010
5. J Cole - 'TBA'
J Cole was the first artist signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint. His hunger is undeniable. In a recent interview with Rap-Up TV, the NC native was quoted as saying, "One year from now I see myself at the Grammys up for best new artist hopefully, best hip-hop album hopefully and I'ma walk away with 18 Grammys. I'ma walk away with best country album and everything man." Street Date: TBA
4. Big Boi - Sir Luscious/Andre 3000 - TBA
Big Boi's first official solo LP has produced three hit singles in the last two years, yet there's no sign of the album on the shelf. There's a good chance that we'll finally see it on shelves this year. Andre 3000 is also rumored to be working on his own solo disc. According to Big Boi, the fans' response to both albums will ultimately determine the future of OutKast as a group.
3. Kanye - 'Good A-- Job'
Kanye West was hoping to finalize his college-themed series with Good A-- Job, but he placed that project on hold to experiment with auto-tune and drum blasts 808s & Heartbreak. With 808s & Heartbreak and all its eccentricities now out of the way, 'Ye has returned to the studio to focus his energy on Good A-- Job, the final installment of the college series. Guest List: Big Sean Street Date: Unknown
2. Nas & Damian Marley - 'Distant Relatives'
Nas and Damian Marley have been hard at work on Distant Relatives since 2008. The duo also tapped the services of a live band for the project, so expect it to be musically rich. Nas has said that he'll start working on his 10th solo album, following the release of Distant Relatives. Proceeds from the records will go toward building a school in Africa. Guest List: Stephen Marley, K'Naan, Erykah Badu, Joss Stone
Street Date: March 2010
1. Lupe Fiasco - 'Lasers'
© James Knowler/GettyAfter going through a laundry basket worth of suggestions, including Lupe Fiasco's LupE.N.D. and The Great American Rap Album, Lupe has finally settled on Lasers as the title of his third album. The album finds Lupe experimenting more than ever. Guest List: Soundtrakk, Matthew Santos, The Neptunes
Street Date: March 2010
via: henrys blog
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Spring 2010 Preview Supra Skytop II
Supra unveils a couple of new colorways in its Skytop II silhouette via a recent feature within the pages of Complex. Both a navy blue/gold and black colorway make themselves visible, each showcasing the newly re-designed uppers of one of the more popular skate models in sometime, although as of late they’ve become more known for their fashionista sensibilities. Look for these new joints to drop in mid-January of 2010 at Supra retailers, including Factory 413.
Nike SB 2010 January Releases
Nike SB unveils its upcoming lineup for January 2010. A bit on the understated side of things, the collection consists of fairly low key releases, including new versions of the Zoom Stefan Janoski, Zoom P. Rod III, and Blazer SB. Also making an appearance is a premium leather high top Classic SB and Bruin SB. Look for all to drop soon through Nike SB retailers.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Dior Homme 2010 Spring/Summer Hi Top Sneakers
The high top sneaker trend continues into Spring/Summer 2010 with Dior Homme. Previewed is a pair of trainers from the hi end fashion label. The shoes boast a classic suede upper with an intricate lacing system being the highlight of another rather unorthodox design. Definitely an interesting release to look out for next year.
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