Midweek Newsletter: The Roots make a statement, Russell Simmons returns to Occupy Wall Street and more
Solve all your problems by giving me money!
Russell Simmons is a hip hop legend. This does not and should not make him immune to criticism. Mr Simmons is also worth an estimated $340 million, so it’s pretty safe to say that he is not part of the 99%! It’s his money and he can do what he likes with it. However, Mr Simmons has stated that he would support paying more taxes. The problem with increased taxation in my opinion, is that it would have a crippling effect on the middle classes and small businesses, simply because after taxes their would not be enough money going around to spend frequently. The consumer would be forced to save money and spend wisely.
Anyway, yesterday Russell said that he is planning an Read the rest of this entry
Sampling: Free Spirit/ I Will Be Your Friend
Here is Sade: I Will Be Your Friend.
And here is Drake: Free Spirit.
Unfortunately, this track didn’t make Drake’s latest album (Take Care) due to Read the rest of this entry
Important Music News Updates
Jay-Z: Who You Wit Part III.
Jay-Z is criticized by Occupy Wall Street protesters and several media outlets for trying to Read the rest of this entry
“Kick in the door, Biggie flow”
I got inspired by the last verse of Murder to Excellence, when Jay and Kanye mimic Biggie’s flow in homage.
Biggie had a legendary flow. He would speed up and slow down on the beat – it sounded like Read the rest of this entry
Welcome To Havana…
“Welcome to Havana
Smokin Cubanas with Castro in cabanas” – Jay-Z: Otis
Although I’m sure he means no harm by it, this line really irks me.
I was born in New York, however my father was born in Cuba and my mothers father was also Cuban. So I Read the rest of this entry
50 Cent puts his money where his mouth is
50 Cent has pledged to try to feed a billion people suffering from starvation and famine in Africa.
Apparently, every SK Energy Drink sold will result in 1 meal being purchased for those suffering from famine.
Admittedly, I do not Read the rest of this entry
Rap Made Me Do It!
“I sit alone in my dirty ass room starrin’ at candles high on drugs//All alone wit my hand on my Mac 10 Handle…. schemin’ on you n*ggas” (c) Prodigy
Have you ever felt like a certain song, or a certain type of sound has made you feel like you’re in a trance? (Or maybe that’s just me?)
When I was younger Read the rest of this entry
Only Built 4 Neocons
The war machine is in full motion, as planned….
Still in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Drones in Read the rest of this entry
Camp Lo: Coolie High
Firstly, I just want to say what a great opening line this is…
“It’s rainin Alize, I’m floatin’ through the Holland Tunnel swerving’”
Ski must have really put some compression on those drums, because they put some serious knock into the track.
Janet Jackson: Funny How Time Flies (original track – sample appears around 1.20 mark)
