Roll Up

 Wiz Khalifa-Roll Up 

Second single off Khalifa's debut album, Rolling Papers. Set for release in the US, March 29, so prob on the 28th or a week later on these shores. Song isn't as obvious as you think. Kinda happy-go-lucky, not so big on it, but boy did this one grow on me. Again, StarGate produced.

JC Adams iPad Illustration

Please, just watch this. The talent displayed in this short vid is a lot of stuff. If you listen closely, you can hear myself and Nate in the background. Major shouts to the artist, JC Adams and the director Henry Houdini.

Thursday Thoughts - Family Intruder

As the days roll on it appears single parent families are on the increase and the age of women having babies has decreased. I know a few females with children and no partner and see plenty of pretty girl's pushing buggies around. This has often left me to ask myself could I go out with or start seeing a girl who has a baby?

More time I find myself saying no, as I believe the father of the child will always come before me (not that I'm selfish, I'm just saying) providing he is still around. Also at times I ask myself is it fair for me to enter the child's life like that when it's not guaranteed I'll stay around, but I would like to believe I have a lot to offer (not any time soon) so that shouldn't be a problem, but still I question myself.

In addition I'll have to deal with the constant ear ache of extended family and my friends complaining about the excess baggage, not that I care what they have to say but I cant be bothered to deal with them.

People are becoming younger and younger these days, for now I can't foresee me being put in that situation but as it's said "you can't help who you fall for" #Justsaying.

3's- Some 10 Months Later

Finally, been waiting on a long time to get my hands on these. A long time.

God bless the delivery man.

Meet Meek Mill and Dave Patten

Stumbled on this video, and only checked it because I liked the sound of Meek on Rick Ross' latest mixtape, Ashes to Ashes. Through this video I discovered Dave Patten, not only a singer and producer, but also a video director. Patten really delivers a nice hook, and I think the video is serious.

Both hailing from Philadelphia, these two are set for bigger and better things in 2011. Dave Patten has been attracting interest and turning heads with his various talents combined with his rock-crooner style voice over hip-hop beats. Meek has me sold and apparently Rozay too, Bawse is supposedly in the process of inking Meek's signature to his Maybach Music Group Imprint, along with Wale.

Another video from the duo, not a fan as much of 'Believe Me' (above) but really like the verse supplied by PA spitter. Nice to see two different musical styles meshing well, its funnt, one video, kicked off a lot of research and now this.



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Thursday Thoughts - Trashy TV and Video Girls

Its likely this week, you either watched Jersey Shore or Bad Girls Club this week, or someone you know was watching it and was enjoying witnessing the 'everyday happenings' of either show. Jersey Shore or Bad Girls Club,  iswhere we see recklessness on another level and yet we know and love it, the Hills wasn't trashy, but it was us thrown in another life some of us would love to live.

Some girl from a Bad Girls Club Series

If that wasn't you, you may have seen  a nice pic of a model/fashion icon/ ex video girl on holiday in the Bahamas, or wiping their nose, being snapped by the Paparazzi.


Famous ex-girlfriends of rappers, Kim K and Amber Rose have a truckload of followers and fans on Twitter and Facebook respectively. There's nothing wrong with that, but we start getting tight and scratching our heads, when we hear news of Rose stunting in a Lamborghini.


Amber Rose, who I do not hate and wouldn't mind if she got my BB pin, does seem to have a penchant for rappers, whether it be Wiz, 'Ye or Fab. Yes, the girl is stunning, yes the girl is bald, but this was not enough for her to became famous on her own right, that's where a the famous Chi-Town MC/producer comes in. Like ultimately, that's the reason for the fame and the ever increasing amount of 'fans'. 

Amber Rose

When Sheryl Gascoigne went on I'm A Celebrity...., the reason being she was one married to ex-footballer, Paul Gascoigne. So you divorce the guy, that was a lousy and violent husband to you, but keep his surname for celebrity purposes? Alex Reid, will probably be in the limelight for a long while now, even after his failed marriage with Jordan is finalised. Works both ways, I fully know this.

I am not saying we should all follow Princeton Professor Cornell West on Twitter, but don't get upset when all these Tweets and YouTube searches about these said characters, earns them multi-millions in revenue from farcical reality shows, 'self-penned' books, and sponsorship deals. And please for me whatever you do, don't call them great businesswomen or men for that matter, any day now, one of the WSHH pre-op sex change video hoes will make it. They have a team which tells them to sign the biggest and most lucrative, stars don't spend hours pondering over deals, aligning themselves with brands, they have well paid experts to do that.

Forget the outfits, you understand what I'm getting at.

So the next time, you see a Snooki high up on the Forbes money list, or Kim K with her own chain of hotels, acknowledge they have gone far, but they were not the brains (no pun intended) of the operation.

TDK Chronicles: Nas (Full)

I dropped the trailer for this a little while back. Now here is the feature in its full-length. I am still looking for the G-Unit freestyle tape in my house. No lie.

SB.TV x Trapstar Cypher

Cypher recorded by the SB.TV crew, at the Trapstar London store. The cypher features Skits, Nate, Ash Catch'Em & Shadez The Misfit. Who impressed you the most?

Thursday Thoughts - Concerts & Shows

This week my good friend @AbzPapes and I were one of the few lucky people who did not end up spending my Monday evening watching EastEnders or Crawley vs Derby.

J Cole

As we managed to get a pair of Drake tickets before they sold out. Upon arriving at Hammersmith I saw a long queue of fans eagerly waiting for the doors to open, some with posters others singing his songs. The show was intense and full of good vibes. It kicked of by J. Cole taking to stage and warming up the crowd with tracks of "Friday Night Lights". Before his set ended and left fans with mainstream single "Who Dat". At this point fans where more than ready to see the man they had lining up for in the cold (some longer than others).

The lights dimmed, voices rose and Drake took to the stage like a man with a point to prove. Commanding the stage and performing songs from "Thank Me Later" as well as hook's and verses he featured on for other artist's such as Rick Ross' "Aston Martin Music" and Timbalands' "Say Something". Come to think of it, he performed a catalogue of music, and had me singing along for quite a long time.

Drake

As I reflected on the show and other artists that I had seen prior to this I thought to myself I thoroughly enjoy their shows and genuinely have a very good time. Also, that seeing an artist live allows people to see them in a different light when compared to seeing them in music video's or documentaries. Some might say they have the chance to actually connect with the artist.


That being said I have promised myself to get to more shows and concerts if I like the artist. Looking at this year's calender I will be going to see Wiz Khalifa in May, and I might just find myself at  one of Ne-Yo's tour dates which will feature Trey Songz and Chipmunk next month.

What do you prefer seeing the artist live, or catching everything on YouTube a few days hours later?

Corporate Thugs

They even paint people's houses and shops with the logo and featuring the company's colours. No cost, just a really good paint job which works out as great publicity and high visibility for their company. 

Pics were obviously taken, guerilla style. Forgive me.

Thursday Thoughts - My Year End List

 Since its the first Thursday of 2011, and we have been slacking lately (apologies), I present to you my list of all things good and bad in 2010. Mostly music related with a little bit of fashion and popular culture added into the Gumbo pot. Don't judge me.

Mixtape of The Year: Wale - More About Nothing

A lot of people will probably go for J Cole's Friday Night Lights, which was brilliant to be honest, but offered nothing new on two counts, subject matter and what we have come to expect. I have heard about Wale for a long while, but this mixtape opened my eyes, impressive beat selection, several stellar verses and the various topics he touches upon. On top of that,  with all the Seinfield excerpts, making that sitcom seem humorous to me, is an achievement in itself.

Below one of the standout cuts, in which he explains why he fell out with fellow '09 GQ Man of The Year, Kid Cudi.

 06 The Numbers Won (Competition) 

Album Of The Year: Really wanted to go with Pilot Talk, but this musically blew me away. The production, some serious guest verses by the like of Nicki Minaj, Rozay and Pusha Terrence. 'Gorgeous' is simply that, the arrangements on many songs, both vocally and production-wise not to mention the Chris Rock piece on 'Blame Game'. It's still hilarious to me to this day and more enjoyable than a lot of your favourite songs. A plethora of reasons why, but honestly could have won off the drum programming on 'All Of The Lights' alone. One of my greatest albums. Of all-time.

Two Favourite Male Looks: Pocket Tees and Espadrilles.

I am about to go OTT with the pocket tees, I have like 5 already, in two designs. And with the 'drilles, they can do a lot of things to any outfit. I do, however question folk that wear them on those Syberia-like nights.



Two Least Favourite Female Looks: Fur Jackets and Fake Eyelashes

I have spoken about my disdain for furs before. But these 'feather' eyelashes have got to go, not only are they over-elaborate and just plain silly, girls have stopped wearing for them occasions, and started plastering them on a day-to-day basis. Like in the morning, where is one going at 10am, where feathered fake eyelashes are a must? Hope this trend thingybobby dies very soon.

Some personal moments of 2010: Graduating from Uni
                                                    Getting asked for I.D. for a 18+ game
                                                    Celebrating Christmas in GH.

Thursday Thoughts - New Years Resolutions

It's the first Thursday of the year, I believe everyone has had time to settle and recover from all the festivities of the Christmas and the run up to New Year. After speaking to a few friends the common question always pops up, "What's your New Years Resolution?". I've been met with a few answers some claim to join the gym, cut out fast food, make as much money as possible and so forth. Although they're intentions are good I'm led to believe that they are half hearted promises as my friends are yet to put one foot forward in the direction of achieving they're resolutions.

Me personally when asked that question my response is I don't really have any, I just want to better myself as a person and learn from my mistakes of the previous year.

Those are just my thoughts ...

TDK Chronicles: Nas

Nice trailer for a short film by Nas on his childhood experiences of cassette's and trying to make his own mixtape. The film is directed by the famous photograher Jonathan Mannion (The Eminem Show and Reasonable Doubt). The film will be released in full, on January 19th, on the TDK hi-fi website.

Takes me back to my younger years, when I would tape Commander B Garage sets on Choice, and Tim Westwood shows every week. In fact I am still hoping a 2003 G-Unit freestyle tape is lying around somewhere in my house , Lloyd Banks did a lot of things with the English language on that one.

All For Me

Nice song from up and coming rapper, XV, featuring a notable supporting cast with the likes of G.O.O.D. Music signee, CyHi Da Prynce and Dipset affiliate, Vado. Singer Erin Christine supplies the additional vocals. A feel-good song, that feels right for this time of year and some clever lines littered all over the song. CyHi's line about Mo'Nique, was quite nice.

 XV ft. CyHi, Vado & Erin Christine- All For Me (prod. by Omen & Audio BLK) [DIRTY] 

Apologies for the lack of posting, still on holiday out here in GH, a lot of time chilling with fam, haggling with pesky cab drivers and getting bit by mosquitoes. Until the next time.