Woman Says Black Men Kidnapped Her: She Really Went to Disney World

I just read this interesting article by Dr. Boyce Watkins. Now, I don't normally post away with things of the racial nature, but this one I couln't just leave unposted. The article is about a white woman who said that a black man had kidnapped her and her daughter, and all the while... they were just in Disney World sipping lemonade in the shade.

Here... read the article. It should make you all think for a moment.



So, WHY is it that black victims are underreacted to, and white victims are overreacted to? That is the true question my Shakespeare fans.

One of these days people in America will stop trying to push aside this issue of racism, because it very much so exists still. Just because we have a black President does not mean that racism doesn't exist. Too many people, including a large number of black folks have closed both eyes and their third eye blind to the painful existence of racism. It's still out there whether blatant or discreet.

Dr. Boyce Watkins compares this story to a good friend of his, but the truth of the matter is that nearly every black person can describe a similar story. My cousin was just killed almost two weeks ago in Flint, MI. Do you think his murderer was found yet? Of course not. So someone answer the question for me and Dr. Watkins. Why is that black victims are underreacted to, and white victims are overreacted to?

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Jeremih - Birthday Sex (Video)

Man don't you hate when you don't want to like a song, but it's so damn catchy that you can't fight it. I don't know why I can always listen to this song at least 2 times in a row. Now that this video has this hot ass chick in it... I'll probably be able to listen at least 3 times in a row now. Maybe still 2, but the third would have to be the video.

Check it out for yourselves...



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Jay-Z and Eminem spin a musical game out of 'DJ Hero'

I've never been the type to get hype about playing Guitar Hero or any of the Rock Band games. As long as I have my copy of NBA 2k9, I'm straight (I'm decent at the game as well). Word around the streets though is that there's actually going to be DJ Hero that comprises the Hip Hop aspect of music. Jay-Z and Eminem plan to imprint their own Hip Hop spins on the game according to USA Today. The thought of all the revenue that will come in from this game just crossed my mind too... this just might be bananas... but I'm still not ape enough to want to play yet.

The upcoming DJ Hero video game just landed two heavy hitters as MCs: Jay-Z and Eminem.
Both rappers are bringing their music to the newest offshoot of Activision's successful $2 billion Guitar Hero franchise. The game, played with a turntable-shaped controller, is due out this fall for PlayStation 3, PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii (no price or rating yet).

A limited edition comes with the rappers' exclusive new greatest-hits CDs, possibly including previously unreleased tracks, plus an advanced version of the controller, a DJ stand and metal traveling case. Jay-Z and Eminem will serve as consultants to Activision and the game's developer, FreeStyleGames.

The complete list of tracks the rappers are providing is still being worked out. Jay-Z plans on including Izzo (H.O.V.A.) and Dirt Off Your Shoulder for sure. Also possible: tracks from his in-the-works Blueprint 3 album. "I have a ton of content, I just need the pipeline," he says. "I love the freedom of (DJ Hero). I could wake up tomorrow morning with the idea for a song and call the guys at Activision and start working on getting it out."

Eminem is more cryptic about his contributions. "I don't want to give away any surprises yet," he says in an e-mail interview. "DJ Hero will include my music, and I'll be providing additional material as downloadable content by the end of the year."

Players use the features on the game's controller — a rotating record platter, sampling buttons, an effects dial and a cross fader — to match streams of song tracks, create effects and add personal touches to score points.

"You actually get lost doing it," says Jay-Z, who has played the game. It creates "a DJ's universe," he says.

In addition to single-DJ action, two players can compete or play cooperatively. Special mixes will let players use the Guitar Hero controller. The game spans hip-hop, electronica, R&B, soul and pop/rock with songs by 50 Cent, Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Blondie, N.E.R.D., Gorillaz and David Bowie. Superstar DJs such as DJ Shadow, DJ Z-Trip and DJ AM will contribute, too.

"You are going to get over 100 songs from 80 artists and 80 brand-new mixes that have never been heard before, including one with Eminem and Jay-Z (together)," says Guitar Hero president and CEO Dan Rosensweig.

"This is a game I can see myself actually playing," Eminem says. "DJ'ing is fundamental to rap music, so it's a great fit."
MIke Snider - USA Today

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Lil Scrappy - Don't Stop (Uncut Video)

I'm not a Lil Scrappy fan, but this video sure made my day when I saw this yesterday.

Shots out to my long time homie The Beast for producing and editing this joint. And for all you slackers at work... you might want to wait until you're home to check this one out.



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Slaughterhouse July 7th

Slaughterhouse has announced their release date for their first official album will be July 7th. What a way to keep the 4th of July going. Most fans are expecting some really big things from these guys, and it's hard to imagine a supergroup such as these 4 emcees coming up short. I don't mean to hype the guys up before they drop, but you have to admit... there's some talent there. Mark your calendars people, because it's going to be a long and HOT summer.

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DMX - The Way It's Gonna Be

Here's a new DMX track... surprisingly it's pretty good. Kind of reminds me of the old X; back when he was dropping 2 albums a year. Take a listen for yourself.

The Way Its Gonna Be - DMX

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Juelz Santana - Days of Our Lives

Days of Our Lives, from the upcoming album Born to Lose, Built to Win.

Juelz Santan - Days of Our Lives

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D-Block - That's D-Block

This is the clean version of a leaked track from D-Block's June 2nd release, No Security. There is a whole slew of cats on here, that most people haven't even heard of before. Styles P, Bucky, Straw, Large Amount, Ap & Snyp Life. Clean version yes, but check it out.

That's D-Block

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Method Man and Redman - Blackout! 2 Review

Method Man & Redman... Long lost brothers of Cheech and Chong, or better yet Cheech and Chong in blackface. Blackout! 2 is the sequel to the masterpiece, Blackout!, and this album is everything that Meth and Red fans have been waiting all of 10 years for. I wouldn't go as far as to say that the wait was worth it, because 10 years is just too long to wait for anything.

This album goes in from beginning to end, and although I'm a Meth and Red junky myself – I have no problems seeing the truth. If this album was coaster or paper weight material I'd be sure to let you all know, but this is one of those albums that you have two copies of – a burnt copy plus the original copy.

BO2 sets the mood by welcoming you to the Redman and Method Man show. The intro goes right in with Red and Meth setting the standard for the rest of the album, and the bar is pretty high. Honestly, the bar drops just a tad after the that. I'm Dope Ni**a doesn't go as hard as you'd expect after getting hyped up from the intro. Then right after that A Yo tips the scale with hardcore hip hop that we're used to from the duo. The lyrics aren't anything jaw dropping, but the production along with the rugged delivery and Nate Dogg esque hook... definitely a banger.

The next three tracks are typical good tracks with decent lyrics, but maybe overlooked because the track that follows featuring Bun B is sick, City Lights. It has a heavy baseline thumping, and almost reminds you of a southern track featuring Red and Meth. The album continues to flow through like indigestion with Father's Day and Ms. International... two nasty tracks that merit repeat status. Diz Iz 4 All My Smokers is probably what you would call the Weed Smokers Anthem of 2009 so far. Laid back beat with braggadocios bars of how "ain't nobody smoking" more than them. The song then fades into lockdown time in a prison, which leads you into Four Minutes to Lock Down Feat. Raekwon and Ghostface. I still can't decide which is my favorite... this track or A Yo. They both go in harder than sex with virgins. The album fades out with the final three tracks playing as cool down tracks. Overall... solid album. If you don't have it already, then you need to get off your keester and make the purchase.

I'm giving this album a solid A-
Chances of you hitting rewind... 9 out of 10.

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Cassidy - Apply Pressure Mixtape

Cassidy has dropped his mixtape, Apply Pressure. Cass always comes with the heat, check it out.

Cassidy - Apply Pressure

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Charles Hamilton Sucker Punched

Ok... I tried to watch this earlier, but I got tied up at work. Charles Hamilton is on the streets with this chick and they're talking trash to one another. Then, ol' girl gets upset and wants to turn this into a freestyle battle. You know... like out on the corner, battling cats in cypha? So, she spits this written "poem" about how she's tired of that lil homie Charles Hamilton, and she's done with him. Then he goes into a half freestyle, half lecture you tone... and SHAM WOW! She socks him right in the jaw. Watch the whole thing... believe me... it's hilarious.



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Roddy Rod - This Time Around Feat. Carlitta Durand and Phonte

Check out this nice chill track with Carlitta Durand humming, and Phonte spitting.

RoddyRod feat Carlitta Durand and Phonte - "This Time Around" from Humble Monarch on Vimeo.

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Floyd Mayweather on ESPN vs Brian Kenny (HOT!!)

Check out Floyd Mayweather go hard on Brian Kenny of Sportscenter. One of the most heated interviews I've seen in a minute. Somebody get this man a glass of water...



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Album Release Day

The releases of Eminem's Relapse, and Methond Man & Redman's Blackout! 2 have officially dropped today. Go get a couple of copies of each. Well, maybe not multiple copies of the Eminem album, but definitely a extra copy of the Blackout! 2 album.

You also got other albums dropping such as Busta Rhymes Back On My B.S., and Guru Lost and Found.

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Busta Rhymes If You Don't Know Now You Know Feat. Big Tigger

Man, it's good to hear Big Tigger on a track. Something tells me that he wouldn't put together a banging album, but he's a great guest. Check this track out...


Busta Rhymes feat. Big Tigger - If You Don’t Know Now You Know


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Judgement Day in the NBA

Today is Judgement Day. We have two game 7's in the NBA, which could turn out to be two of the most entertaining games since the Bulls vs Celtics series in round 1 (hopefully). Although I gave up on the basketball season after my Bulls were eliminated – I'm still pulling for a upset in LA, and a emergence in the East from the Magic. As a matter of fact... I hope that the Rockets and Magic win so big today, that most viewers decide to do laundry or clean the bathroom instead of watching the rest of the games. I'll also admit that I probably wont even be watching the games from beginning to end, but I'll be daydreaming of upsets while I stare out the window on this wonderful Sunday (no I'm not on house arrest).

At any rate... get your Sunday dinner, popcorn, beer, or whatever you choose to entertain yourself with while watching the NBA Playoffs.

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2009 Edition of Best Rapper Ever

I don't know where to start with this, so first... I'm searching for every old Vibe magazine that may be in my house and dumping them into the trash receptacle. I really don't know when Vibe started having credibility, but it still upsets me when I try to figure out how they think over there. They are starting their 2009 Best Rapper Ever, tournament style bracket on May 11th, and it's flawed to the 10th power. Joe Budden caught eye of it and he's probably even more perturbed than I am.

Who are these people who work for Vibe magazine? What do they do with their lives? Have they not been listening to Hip Hop music? I think what it is, is that they watch MTV all day and then they make their expert analysis' based off of Cribs or something. This list has Joe Budden ranked 32 out of 32 in his bracket, which means that there are other rappers such as Ice T (8), B-Real (25), Chamillionaire (29), Twista (13), Bizzy Bone (20), Biz Markie (27), Ol' Dirty Bastard (11), and that's just from Joey's bracket. You mean to tell me that all of these rappers are better than Budden? I whole heartedly agree with Joey B on this one. Check out the video from Joe Budden TV.



Here's the bracket.

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NIck Cannon the Bully

"Nick Cannon is hilarious."

Dude went hard on Eminem like he was his daddy. Mariah Carey must have some good gush, because he's tripping over some bullshi*t. He's bossing up like he drinking HGH or something. Nick Cannon gone end up opening his mouth to the wrong dude one day and get his face smacked.

“I’m taking full action on you Eminem. I don’t know why no one has stood up to your bitch ass yet. But I guess it’s going to take a corny, wack rapping, boy toy from Nickelodeon to set you straight. And trust, I am going to be relentless. Even though I got a lot of other obligations and occupations, you are my new full time job “homey”! I asked myself should I go find this Bitch and just whoop his little ass? Let’s not forget about Eminem’s amateur mixtape rants of calling African Americans Nigger and how he hates “Black Bitches”. How did we let him get away with that in the first place?! He is a natural born racist in disguise. Someone tell this coward that he finally barked up the wrong tree. This is my invitation to you, whenever and wherever you like sir. So when you come out of your introverted hiding place and ask your bodyguards if you can go out and play by yourself, I’m here Pimp!”

I mean, it's cute to be taking up for your woman like that... but damn. Calm down, whipped nigga. Be a real man and don't let us internet folks find about the sh*t. Hit the dude up on some real talk and be for real about the situation instead of trying to look tough.

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Eminem Relapsed

This Relapse album is way sub par. The whole thing is produced by Dre, so I was expecting something... ummm... HOT! The only thing I keep getting is Hot Garbage. And can somebody tell me why this dude raps like he's from a different country with this funky ass accent? He's still beefing with his mom. Can't he just get over it and get her something nice for Mother's Day this weekend? There are a few songs that are ok to listen to (Beautiful, the video for 3AM, Crack a Bottle was cool), but it's typical Eminem. He took this long ass hiatus, only to come back the same as where he left off. He claims to have taken time to deal with a drug problem.

"I wasn't ready mentally. I wasn't ready to give up the drugs. I didn't really think I had a problem. Basically, I went in, and I came out. I relapsed, and I spent the next three years struggling with it. Also, at that time, I felt like I wanted to pull back, because my drug problem had got so bad.

"I felt like, 'Maybe if I take a break, maybe this will help.' I started to get into the producer role more. I can still be out there with my music, but I don't have to be in the spotlight the whole time."

Drug problem or not, him and Dre need to hit the lab and try again. I'd give the album 6 mics out of 10.

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Eddie House's Post Game Interview

I found this very comical... even though I can't stand Eddie House or the Celtics now.



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Naledge Constructs Musical Art With “Chicago Picasso”

Naledge, 1/2 of the hip-hop group Kidz In The Hall, is readying his mix CD masterpiece, "Chicago Picasso." Crafted on the streets of the CHI, and encompassing his storied journey over the past couple of years as Naledge helped establish the brand of Kidz In The Hall, he unveils a unique perspective to his hometown.

"I wanted to show all aspects of Chicago, not just one sound. For a long time we've seen a specific side of Chicago Rap, but this mix cd provides new perspective."

"I wouldn't call this a mixtape so much as an exhibit...hence the name Chicago Picasso. The same way Pablo Picasso created a commissioned statue that has sat downtown in Chicago for years of interpretation; I want this mixtape to float the same way."

"Chicago Picasso" contains 20 original tracks by Naledge featuring appearances by Bun B, Chip Tha Ripper, Jay Electronica, Mickey Factz, Mick Luter, Rhymefest, Carlita Durand, Curren$y, J Ivy, Russoul, Doe Boy, GLC & Fooch.

"Star Struck" featuring Rus Soul

Tracklisting and Credits for Naledge’s “Chicago Picasso”:

1) “Intro/Some Shit That I Wrote” with DJ Timbuck2
2) “In My Own World” f/ Fooch & Mick Luter (produced by Picnic Tyme)
3) “Standing On Sofas” f/ Chip Tha Ripper (produced by FDNY)
4) “Focus” f/ Rhymefest (produced by Xcel)
5) “Southside Sh*t” f/ Fooch & GLC (produced by Analogic)
6) “Cleveland Freestyle” (produced by Double-O)
7) “Lovin' My Life” (produced by Black Spade)
8) “Cool Relax” f/ Jay Electronica (produced by Double-O)
9) “Viva El Fantastico” f/ Mickey Factz (produced by Nez & Rio)
10) “Round and Round” (produced by Picnictyme)
11) “It Is What It Is” Part 1 (produced by Ammo)
12) “The Beat Goes On” f/ Carlita Durand (produced by Black Spade)
13) “Blessed By God” f/ A. Pinks (Produced by Analogic)
14) “I Don't Even Know You” Freestyle (produced by SC)
15) “Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous” (produced by Nez and Rio)
16) “Star Struck” f/ Rus Soul (produced by Sa-Ra Creative Partners)
17) “Crazy” (produced by Tha Bizness)
18) “Brother's Keeper” f/ Vic Spencer
19) “Futuristic Sh*t” f/ Vandylism (produced by Nez & Rio)
20) “Look At Them Hips” (remix) f/ Doe Boy, Bun B, & Curren$y (produced by MStacks)

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Krumb Snatcha - Yesterday (Prod. by Pete Rock)

Smooth Pete Rock track with Krumb Snatcha flowing over it. Krumb Snatcha's album, "Hidden Scriptures" releases this Tuesday (May 5).

Yesterday (prod. Pete Rock) - Krumb Snatcha

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Young Chris - My Swag Feat. Sean Kingston

Even though we're all sick and tired of this swag word... Young Chris still feels the need to make a new joint called My Swag. First strike right there. Check out the track though, you might like it.

My Swag Feat. Sean Kingston - Young Chris

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Eminem - 3 A.M. (video)

Fresh off the press... thanks to OnSmash.



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Juelz Santana - Days of Our Lives

These are the days of our lives. Juelz Santana with no Cam. Juelz has skillz no doubt... but is his ego keeping him from being grounded? He's larger than life in his own mind.

Juelz Santana - Days Of Our Lives from Radio Planet on Vimeo.

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Cam'Ron - Let's Talk About Feat. Jadakiss

Cam using the sample from Black Milk's/Royce Da 5'9" "Let's Talk" track, featuring Jada. Pretty hot track either way. Take a listen.

Let’s Talk About (Ft. Jadakiss) - CamRon

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