Category Archives: Hip Hop

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Chris Brown – First 48

“Man all these cameras are bananas…,”  Coming off a great performance at the American Music Awards, I decided to post a song off Breezy’s latest mixtape,  Boy In Detention.  After the success of his last mixtape, which first gave us his singles, “Deuces,” and “No Bullshit,” Chris decides to take a stab at his MC skills, and they aren’t half bad.  “First 48,” is the opening track and features  Mr. Brown rapping over a   looped drum beat and horns.  I gotta be honest, this is a great track to throw on your iPod when you go for a run.  I am also re posting the R&B highlight from the release which had been previously posted on AOS, “Leave the Club.”  Click the title to download the mixtape.  I have also managed to find the below pic from his Fresh Prince of Bel Air phase.

Chris Brown – First 48

Chris Brown – Leave the Club

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Chiddy Bang – Ray Charles

Chiddy Bang has blown up over the past year and show no signs of stopping.  Their single “Mind Your Manners” has been all over, beginning on various music blogs across the internet and then notably this year on EA Sports’ Madden 12 which has gained them much well deserved attention. Their second single, “Ray Charles,” is full of that Illadelphia soul and reminds me of Jurassic 5 back in the day.  Fun fact about Chiddy for those who don’t know, he holds the Guinness World Record for longest freestyle, rapping for 9 hours and 18 minutes.  Seriously? Are you f*#&ing kidding me??

Chiddy Bang – Ray Charles

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Common – Celebrate

Common over soulful beats, yes please. Man oh man this sounds good. No I.D. is handling most of the production for Common’s new album, The Dreamer, The Believer, and as long as they all sound as good as this we are in for a treat.  Common Sense has been a favorite of mine ever since, Can I Borrow a Dollar? With the  unfortunate loss of J Dilla, I was worried about his future records.  Then Kanye came along and gave me hope, and now with No I.D., we are in for some great music this holiday!

Common – Celebrate

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Mike Posner – Rolling In The Deep (Adele Cover)

As mentioned in the previous post, this cover was put out over the summer and was too good not to post. Of all the Adele covers this has to be up there if not the best one. He changes the whole song and adds in perfect cut up vocals from Adele. You can get this for free off of his new mixtape, The Layover.

Mike Posner – Rolling In The Deep (Adele Cover)

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Mike Posner ft. Big K.R.I.T. – Wonderwall

This music prodigy from Duke keeps impressing me. He ridiculously talented, just go ahead and watch some of his youtube videos of him making music from scratch. After the success of his last album, he is back in the studio, and he decided to treat us with his new mixtape, The Layover, to hold us over. I highly recommend downloading this, it even features his amazing cover of Adele’s “Rolling In the Deep.” With this track he channels his inner Oasis and adds up and coming hip hop artist Big K.R.I.T. Visit http://www.mikeposner.com.

Mike Posner ft. Big K.R.I.T. – Wonderwall

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Young Jeezy ft. Andre 3000, Jay-Z – I Do

The Ice Cream Man over a soulful beat? Check. Two heavyweight features? Absolutely. I will literally listen to anything featuring Andre 3000, its just a rule I have. But here we have not just 3 stacks but Jay as well. This sounds good, seems similar to a Kanye beat. Now if only Andre 3000 could call up Big Boi and get a new Outkast album finished. So far Andre has been on Drake’s, Lloyd’s, and now Jeezy’s album, how about he finally jumps on his own. Pick up Jeezy’s album December 20th, just in time for the holidays.

Young Jeezy ft. Andre 3000, Jay-Z – I Do

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B.O.B. – Five On The Kush feat. Bun B and Big K.R.I.T.

Here is the new track from Bobby Ray’s upcoming mixtape EPIC (Every Play is Crucial) featuring some of the South’s finest.  This mixtape comes served as an appetizer in anticipation for B.O.B.’s second album, Strange Clouds, which should drop some time early next year.  Five on the Kush brings a soulful swag, kind of reminds me of that track Outkast did with UGK way back when, International Players Anthem.  Bring em’ to church Bobby!

B.O.B. – Five on the Kush feat. Bun B and Big K.R.I.T.

 

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T-Pain ft. Lil Wayne – Bang Bang Pow Pow

I have to admit I have always liked T-Pain, he makes catchy hooks and songs, and adds that extra touch with his signature auto tune sound.  His new album, Revolver, comes out December 6th, is already off to a good start with his current single, “5 o’clock.”  He combines with the other half of “t-wayne,” for his latest song “Bang Bang Pow Pow.”

T-Pain ft. Lil Wayne – Bang Bang Pow Pow

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Drake – We’ll Be Fine

After having Take Care for the past week, I am starting to hit the replay button on several tracks.  “We’ll Be Fine,” reminds me of “Uptown,” off of his So Far Gone mixtape.  Except for the uncalled ad libs of Cash Money’s CEO, Birdman, this song is one of my favorites.  I am still mad that he did not include “Club Paradise,” (previously posted on AOS) on the final album, but this is classic Drizzy.

Drake – We’ll Be Fine

Drake – Club Paradise

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Chris Brown ft. Wiz Khalifa – Bomb

Chris Brown’s F.A.M.E. was a hell of a comeback album for the troubled star.  It was the best thing he could have done, put out a great album and get his music career back on track.  “Yeah 3X,” “Beautiful People,” “All Back,” “She Ain’t you,” and “Look At Me Now” all certified hits.  He also included some bonus tracks one of them being “Bomb.”  This initially was one of my favorites, and after having a pregame party with our friend Jenna, she reminded me of how great this song really is.

Chris Brown ft. Wiz Khalifa – Bomb