Also in the works, I got two EP's i'm working on, a Blocsonic XE release of my 2009 project titled Summer Fresh, as well as a follow-up to my 2013 instrumental album Vanity. So I think I got a full schedule for the first half of the year, and the rest will iron out with the wrinkles. I'ma leave ya'll with probably my favorite cut off the original Heavenly/Devilish. It's called "The Gospel" and was produced by the amazing Ahnnu.
Hey good peoples! I know I have been sluggish on posts but it is for good reason. I've been fast at work putting together the follow-up to my 2012 album Heavenly/Devilish. Well not exactly fast; it's already approaching the 2 year anniversary of the release of the project. I'm happy about how the album was received and I still get shout-outs because of that joint. People ask me when the joint coming all the time nowadays. I want everybody to know I'm taking my time with it, cultivating the right groove. Already got a stellar line up of producers lending soundscapes to the project with a growing list. Expect to hear production from Ant the Symbol, Profound79, Gordy Michael, Fan Ran, Ogi feel the Beat, Lord Slugg, Bandolero, Junior Wong, Doc Miles The Producer, as well as a few surprises and a couple joints I'm producing myself. I'm excited to be working with such a diverse group of individuals, all who embrace hip-hop like myself. But I would expect to be hearing something from the project soon, and the full no later than Spring of this year. Also in the works, I got two EP's i'm working on, a Blocsonic XE release of my 2009 project titled Summer Fresh, as well as a follow-up to my 2013 instrumental album Vanity. So I think I got a full schedule for the first half of the year, and the rest will iron out with the wrinkles. I'ma leave ya'll with probably my favorite cut off the original Heavenly/Devilish. It's called "The Gospel" and was produced by the amazing Ahnnu.
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Ok, so I'm excited about this week's Take It Or Sleaze It selection. This marks my first "local" release to be reviewed. We've been concentrating on releases from industry vets and popular newcomers. This week we bring it back to the 804 and concentrate on the scene we all know and love. And it's also great that I'm reviewing one of RVA's top lyricists (in my eyes). The man is Radio B, and the project is Whole Foods. I've had the pleasure of sharing stages with the spitter and he always holds it down for the real. He and his crew, Association of Great Minds (which includes one Nickelus F) all share the same passion and drive for creating music. It seems these guys never stop working, and I for one truly respect what they bring to the VA hip-hop landscape. What's truly exciting about this project is the "Cypher" tracks, featuring all of Richmond's brightest rising stars. I don't even feel some type of way cause I wasn't involved. It's always great when guys (and girls) come together for positive action and I commend Radio Blitz for bridging the gap. I do feel bad for missing the Listening Party, however. Peep the video that chronicles the event. As usual, listen in to Black Liquid's show Hip-Hop For The Rest Of Us on WRIR 97.3 FM, or stream the show from wrir.org and blackliq.com. Tune in Saturday night at 1 am to catch my views. But don't wait around for how I feel to form an opinion; drop off your thoughts in the comments!
Greetings earthlings. Another week means another album to review for Take It Or Sleaze It. This week, I'll be hopping to the West to review an album from Oddfuture members (that isn't Tyler or Earl). MellowHigh is the project and I'm all on it. Over the past few years, I've actually paid zero fucks to what these kids have been doing. You know, I always viewed OFWGKTA as the little obnoxious brothers who thought they could pick up the mic and spit. Not to discredit their actual ability, because they have records that are very good. I just played the devil's advocate in my old man stance. Sometimes its hard for us fans to pass the torch on to the new artists who have won the people's affections. We get so stuck in what we believe is the right direction for music to go, we miss the cues on where it is actually going. All that to say, these kids aren't going anywhere. This particular incantation features members Hodgy Beats, Left Brain (on production), and Domo Genesis. The joint features Tyler, The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Smoke DZA, Curren$y and Remy Banks.
As usual, listen in to Black Liquid's show Hip-Hop For The Rest Of Us on WRIR 97.3 FM, or stream the show from wrir.org and blackliq.com. Tune in Saturday night at 1 am to catch my views. But don't wait around for how I feel to form an opinion; drop off your thoughts in the comments! TAG TEAM! BACK AGAIN! It's the train that just won't quit chugging. Another week, another Take It Or Sleaze It. This week's contestant is Yelawolf & DJ Paul with a collaborative project titled Black Fall EP. The Shady Records spitter has been doing his thing for a few years now. Yela is Midwest Crunk to the core; so a grouping like this with DJ Paul should do him well. We know the beats gone bang like a mutha...let's get that out the way. DJ Paul is the man who helped give Three 6 Mafia their signature sound alongside Juicy J, who is currently enjoying the second leg of his career as a solo artist. For the record, it's great to see new artists not afraid to work with pioneers still churning out quality music. I'm kinda hype to listen, which has proven to be a task in itself.
As usual, listen in to Black Liquid's show Hip-Hop For The Rest Of Us on WRIR 97.3 FM, or stream the show from wrir.org and blackliq.com. Tune in Saturday night at 1 am to catch my views. But don't wait around for how I feel to form an opinion; drop off your thoughts in the comments! What's good folks? I know I haven't updated the blog in a while. Been busy with school, even though I'm a little old to still be using that as an excuse. Either way, I'm back at it like a crack addict and Pusha T's new effort MNIMN is the subject of conversation. Effectively the Virginia spitter's first solo effort after years of success as one half of The Clipse, and my man is definitely feeling himself (he has taken to calling himself King Push). Pusha T has proven himself as a formidable emcee however, and was always the stronger member of the group lyrically.
As usual, listen in to Black Liquid's show Hip-Hop For The Rest Of Us on WRIR 97.3 FM, or stream the show from wrir.org and blackliq.com. Tune in Saturday night at 1 am to catch my views. But don't wait around for how I feel to form an opinion; drop off your thoughts in the comments! So, through no actions of my own, it appears a song I created with my brother Joey Ripps for my album Broad Street Boogie, released on Blocsonic will be featured in a short film being screened at the Hollywood Black Film Festival!! Talk about amazing! The short film, directed by film student Misa Spencer, is titled "Fall Beats" and is an urban love story. Above is the track featured in the short film. More info about this event can be found here. You can also view the trailer here. Many thanks to Misa for including us in this wonderful project!
First off, f*ck Black Liq for making me review this crap. Second, big shout to DJ NOW Graphics and RC DESIGNZ for the updated cover (no way I was putting the actual on my blog...). Now that that's out the way, we can get to it. This week, I'll be reviewing the third studio album by Wheelchair Jimmy, Nothing Was The Same. Seems like every album he does gets him more and more traction in the industry, and is guaranteed to have everyone talking. The album dropped Sept. 24th, but already has 3 songs people love to mention ("Started From The Bottom", "Hold On We're Going Home", & "WuTang Forever"). You can be sure that this album will spawn at least two more radio anthems (albeit, deserved or not).
On a serious note though, I really don't dislike Drake. I think he is technically proficient at rhyming. I just don't always agree with his subject matter. I mean, sounding like a bottle of Vaseline's Intensive Care ain't really my scene... Either way, you can hear how I really feel about the album on the radioooo. As always, listen in to Black Liquid's show Hip-Hop For The Rest Of Us on WRIR 97.3 FM, or stream the show from wrir.org and blackliq.com. Tune in Saturday night at 1 am to catch my views. Dumping off some new beats for your Saturday groove. Never stop groovin'. A collection of beats created from Teddy Pendergrass samples. Enjoy. Oh yea, don't rap on my shit. I'm still gone use some of these beats.
This week on Take It or Sleaze It, I'll be reviewing Kismet, the Summer release from Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire. The Brooklyn spitta continues to linger way under the radar of most listeners, and quite frankly I think that's where he prefers to be. Not much to say about this release off the d.i.c., I'll try and let the music speak for itself. That cover is bandanas tho; just when you thought the galaxy backgrounds was getting played out!
As usual, listen in to Black Liquid's show Hip-Hop For The Rest Of Us on WRIR 97.3 FM, or stream the show from wrir.org and blackliq.com. Tune in Saturday night at 1 am to catch my views. But don't wait around for how I feel to form an opinion; drop off your thoughts in the comments! Fresh off last week's Take It or Sleaze It discussion on "The Verse", as it has been affectionately titled, by one Kendrick Lamar in which he names several mainstream artists to let them know he was coming for them. This week we take it back to a project by the Iciest One, Gucci Mane La Flare. My man decided to drop a mixtape that is actually 3 mixtapes in one titled World War III: Molly, Lean, and Gas. I'll be tackling Gas, which is produced entirely by the 808 Mafia.
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