The Next Dude...

The Next Person Im Stanning is Jay Electronica...



If I could be involved with anyone business wise, artistically, or anything else it would be this guy.. He is just so nice.. This is where hip hop should be at.. All that bullshit that people are selling you now wouldnt be around if we had more artist like this

Revisions and Arguments

Ok I know that there were releases and artists left off of my list that will anger a few so I will go through the big snubs and tell you why.. and also tell you who I wish I would've added and should have added

First I left off American Gangster, The Graduation, and Curtis, for different reasons..

I thought Curtis was trash and haven't checked for 50 since Get Rich or Die Trying.. He lost that edge.. As a business man I respect the shit out of him, even as a writer, he's just not for me...

I left off Graduation, because I can't stand Ye.. Granted I love the aesthetics and production of the Graduation.. Im not sold on Ye as an emcee.. He has grown into one.. but not enough for me to handle a full cd.. "Can't tell me nothing" was my jam though all summer...

I left off American Gangster for almost the same reason as Graduation.. Its put together beautifully and Jay is decent in delivery... but as Jay said "We don't believe you you need more people.." I feel like this album was more about buying back his street cred than anything else.. and it came off like Nina Brown said "your uncle telling you how good the dope game was" It felt contrived and forced due to Kingdom Come's reaction.. Honestly I liked that more because I like to see growth not regression.. There were a lot of fools who didn't like Kingdom.. but I did.. It was something to look forward to.. a seven hundred million future.. So you rhyme about happiness and wealth.. Why go backwards.. I Feel as though it sets a bad example but whatever.. I just think Jay is too far past the drug game to still sell the Drug game..

Im not really into Papoose.. He reminds me of a smart dude but not really intelligent.. there is a huge difference.. He tries to invoke positivity into his music but sells everything else.. Like recently he did an interview stating he was ok after being sucker punched.. and the interview closes with him looking at a picture of Malcolm looking at Elijah... Now think do you think either would approve of Papoose and his message.. his antics.. or what have you... It just doesn't seem valuable.. Plus if he was going to blow he wouldve by now people have been waiting since they heard him with G. Rap ten years ago.. Let it go...

Im not really feeling anyone who is beefing right now.. We need to get past it.. but I am feeling.. Young Chris.. Will I Am.. Dj Jazzy Jeff.. Slim Thug.. and so on.. Im looking forward to each of their projects along with Wu again..Dr Dre's Detox.. and Joe Budden's project Mood Music 3.. Part 2 is in my top 3 of all time.. Im scared I will be disappointed but whatever so is life I hope you enjoyed later homes.. "On my Eric Benet shit fuck everything"

What My Headphones are bumping in 07 Vol 2.

This here is my second installment.. Its my favorite emcees underground and not even really signed.. the mixtape deejays.. the emcees that eat it up... This is why I love hip hop this list here.. This is my real list of shit I love...

Mick Boogie.. Seriously is on top to me.. He is my favorite mixtape deejay just because he seems to understand that hipster movement.. I feel the mix of cultures was the obvious future due to the culture growing up in the mtv generation.. anyways

Seriously J Dilla is a great that will truly be missed in 08 if you listen to hip hop and care about production you need no introduction with all the great work he has completed.. but honestly check out Mick Boogies tape Diligence or Peanut Butter Wolf and Madlibs tape which had Lightwork on it and then tell me who is really much better

With a name like MfDash you knew Doom would be here and he is .. I dont care that Mmm.. food was a Reissue.. I dont care thats my least favorite one of his.. Doom is always around.. he has so much of a catalog Im always discovering new ish.. Just went through Special Herbs and Blends and realized that he can do anything.. thats right anything

9th Wonder has always been that dude.. Production for your favorite emcees mainstream and underground he has shown to be the best this years Dream Merchant was fire and everything he touched seemed to pop off.. That Sean P album.. The Buckshot album.. and so on.. not from this year alone.. but he is always in my ear

We all knew on Reflection eternal he had to be respected.. As the Hi-Teknology series grows so does my respect.. I didnt love the new cd but bumped it enough..

Im actually new to Peanut Butter Wolf, never really looked past Madlib and Doom but then he dropped an Adult Swim mixtape and It was all over Ive gotten almost all his joints and realized that so many people are pushing the limits.. these are the movements that people should be behind... Stones Throw might be one of the most talented collectives in a long time..

Really didnt know where to put this because it was a mainstream release yet it felt like it wasnt.. Not up to par with some of his best but hes still alot better than most of the rest

I love this new cd.. Really underrated and in that new path of hip hop..

Felt like this was a really ambitious project that took that next step a must listen found him on VH1 soul late one night then on OKPlayer

We all know Im a Stan so there is no reason to express it.. But check NiggyTardust and move on...

Really Underrated but honestly one of the best.. A real surprise.. His following is growing and the mainstream is starting to respect his gangster..

Ok real quick story.. someone handed me a copy of this at this years black august.. and I never listened or cared about it.. then i get a call from my bro in law and hes like have you heard it yet.. and im like nah.. and hes like do it.. so i do.. and wow i was flawed... "Welcome to the Terrordome" is a must for any hip hop head..

Introduced to them by a friend and honestly their musical production makes them heads above the other hipster movements...

None Shall Pass has proved why Def Jux has been around for years they keep true to the roots and move units.. I wish other labels would take this method of growing with the fan base and keeping with the respect

But the real mastermind behind it all is El- P with "Ill sleep when your dead".. his joint is refreshing and new.. Shit you dont expect from hiphop anymore..

Wow.. ok I am becoming a Jay Electronica stan.. Seriously check his myspace.. To me he should be that next dude.. Signed to Erykah Badu's label that she created just for him.. Dude can rhyme and is just like that.. Has a whole mixtape based around the music to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.. Seriously Check.. Google and go to his site at ControlFreq and listen to the rest

Ok Murs is that dude and you can see it all coming together... So hopefully its his year.. I really liked everything he did this year..

It seems as if we have been bumping Saigon for years but this year we have seen more stability and more skills... and I feel that 08 will finally be the year he puts NY back on the map.. If he can keep his cool and his love strong we might see the next dynasty..
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Ok.. Due to difficulties I couldnt get a pic of Neako.. But I really like this dude.. You feel like it might pop with him.. Actually you know it will Sickamore doesnt really pick badly with this stuff.. Had his mixtape now for a month and listen to it often.. go to his page and download it.. Newark stand up!

Wiz to me is one of those dudes thats destined to be big.. I have been checking for him for like two years now and cant wait to see what he can do with a label backing him now..

Blaze Burna to me has everything you need to succeed just not the opportunity.. I feel like 08 will be his year because I will do everything I can to make sure he does succeed.. Thats word.. Ova Here is sure fire.. and he just gets better over every track.. The hunger is whats up

Many people dont know who G.U.N are but to me they are some of the illest in the game. Recognized in Vibe's history of hip hop as pioneers in the Pittsburgh scene dudes bring real life to you.. The production by Soul Man is always on point.. And the mix with 9th Wonder is fire..

Ok the most important artist last but not least is Yea thats right Lily Allen.. I really like her.. shes my new lady who slowly creeped her way in to my top 5 dont hate.. just appreciate it for what it is..

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What My headphones bumped in 07 (mainstream)

As I have said many times I feel like my musical tastes are the best.. I like to share musical tastes and what not because I feel that if we share with others the real good music then it will change the mainstream and maybe change the world.. ambitious right?.. but who did the movie on cd before biggie.. and if so who did it better than "Ready to die".. when certain artists get that head of steam and that following.. when the music is good it can make some moves.. anyway here is what i was checking for or listening to in 07' some of the stuff is older some of it new... there will be different categories for each type of artist.. I hope you enjoy and if you really want to support check out the myspaces.. check out the mixtapes.. whatever.. here's what my world sounded like in 07.. or what I like to call..
"What My Headphones Bumped in 07"

The first Group of Music is the mainstream.. the people we all bumped in 07..(on some level)


NIN - Year Zero - was one of the best of the year.. "Great Destroyer" might be my favorite track of the year



Mark Ronson - He seriously took a while for me to grow on.. I really wasn't into him when I first heard "Here comes the Fuzz" but after seeing him live.. and that Lilly Allen song.. I went out checking for him and the things I learned changed my opinion.. his work with Saigon, Ghostface, MOP and so on showed his love for the game..


Portishead - I was put onto them this year and they haven't left my little ass MP3 player yet.. Breakbeats and hip hop.. with her voice is the best...


Of course Ghostface is on here the most constant emcee in the game and the best storyteller since Slick Rick comes back strong.. and
Most People didn't like the production on this album but i loved it.. it showed maturity.. and growth.. mofos need to realize with money comes responsibility with growth.. shit should not sound the same as 92


Real Talk I wasn't a big UGK fan my whole life I respected their hustle but really didn't start checking for them until Pimp was locked up the last time.. Bun just went so hard with the mixtapes and the movements.. that I had to check them and I did.. well this right here was just so hard I couldn't stop.. Pimp will be dearly missed in hip hop.. 3 n tha morning was that jam though.. and "International Players Anthem" is still my ringtone.. R.I.P Pimp C
speaking of "International Players Anthem"


The Reemergence of this man.. This has been his year.. no album.. just verses.. wack songs.. he remixes it.. and that shit pops.. not to mention his Mick Boogie mixtape.. and this man mightve been man of the year..

Honestly this is the last major release that I have because I'm really not into it.. I liked it but not as much as Be.. and felt that he is growing into something else.. Honestly I love this album but lost a lot of love for the emcee.. I don't know why.. its here cause my personal opinion is its great.. but there was something missing..

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What Ive Learned in 07

This blog was inspired by my boss and his mentor.. I decided to make my own little list of things that I learned and what I hope to do with the information.. Read closely you might learn something..

1.) In life nothing matters except your connections and your ability to network.. You have to be able to sell yourself and truly believe that...

2.) The talent will only take you so far... Hard work is soooo necessary.. You have to be willing to do it all and so much more if you expect to be anyone.. You need to be able to juggle the world and pick up every ones slack at the same time to be noticed..

3.) Don't trust anyone.. on any level.. you have to realize that the world is anarchic and that is from the highest to lowest level of society.. everyone is out for self and you need to be there too..

4.) If you are true to self and live your life in a way that you are honest with yourself then you can go as far as life will take you.. You wont get anywhere stepping on people.. Your conscious will always catch up with you even if you don't think so...

5.) Remember Karma is a bitch and she doesn't care what your excuse is..

6.) Separate money and family.. like biggie says "money and blood don't mix like two dicks"

7.) Surround yourself with people that will elevate you.. if the people around you ain't shit then most likely you ain't shit.. no offense.. but if you like progress you like like those who progress

8.) Learn everything.. Don't be a master at one thing be functional at many things.. Make yourself necessary.. The way this economy is you need to be able to be in a place where you don't need to explain your position or your worth..

9.) Everyone starts at the bottom but how long you stay at the bottom is what defines you.. Im not saying you should be a mail room dude then puff.. but show that you have ambition.. that you want to grown and are willing to do whatever possible to be the best..

10.) Keep your mouth shut and listen.. you don't have to prove anything with speech... do it in actions.. do it in silence.. the stupid people will speak loud enough.. the smart ones will only speak enough..if you're quiet you might learn something

11.) Just nod your head and agree.. Is this hot? sure why not.. am i fat? sure why not.. People ask questions for approval.. give it to them... most people know the answer to their vanity questions.. and just want you to be a yes man.. do so with those that don't matter it'll save you some breath

12.) Don't believe the hype.. the friends you make as a child that last the tests of time, space, growth, and maturity... are the friendships that will last forever.. they may not be the closest but they are your realist..

13.) Just because shes "bad" doesn't mean shes right.. you need the right combination to make something work.. the baddest ones.. are the ones who have it all..

14.) Continue to build for self don't rely on people outside of your life for advice.. people usually give you advice based on their situation and place in life.. you wouldn't seek advice on dating from someone who never dated would you.. so why seek career advice from someone who never worked in your industry and so on..

15.) Always look for ways to diversify yourself.. such as if you are into getting your brand out make dvds... get down with an up and coming clothing line.. and so on.. get your name out and keep it out... like 50 said "id show you my dick to sell some records"(paraphrase)

16.) Start a revolution.. even if its one in your mind and only affects you and the fam.. be part of something big.. create something that will change history.. even if its your own history...

I'm out later homes.. soon to come "What My World sounded like in 2007" (sorry Leandra for stealing your concept)

Penny for a Thought.. How about a nickel for a Soul.. Oh you're GIVING it AWAY good MONEY

Ever wake up suddenly and just think WTF? Not in the "I can't believe I'm awake" way but all of the things in your life just hit you like some crazy realization... That happened to me a couple of hours ago and I wasn't even asleep.. The last month has been so crazy and fast that I never truly realized the things I've jumped in and the current situation of my life.. I am three semesters from completing a 5 year goal, I am working in the industry I always wished to work in, I am learning from first hand experience by being thrown to the fire and tested daily,(which to me is the only way to learn and only makes you better)and I am finally happy and content with the way school turned out.. But still I feel like my soul lost one.. Whereas the rest of me has won.. I feel kind of empty.. In many ways I feel like this is that self destructive, scared to fail side, the part of me that keeps me changing majors and moving in the circles that I do.. Where I know this is somewhere I can win.. Im still scared of it being all for nothing.. I think that attitude is usually why I succeed because I am willing to do all I can to win.. Whatever I dont want to sound ungrateful because Im not.. its the complete opposite ITS THE FEELING of not feeling like you belong or are behind>> but i think its more that i am finally realizing my blessing and accepting it whereas years ago i would have run from it>> but as the blog says maybe i do deserve this because "god loves ugly" "on my eric benet shit fuck everything"(joking) later homes

Not A Good Look

This is for all the ladies out there... Words of Advice

Sitting on the couch recently with someone I have an "understanding" with, the conversation turned to the usual the whole why am I afraid of a relationship and what not and why have i been avoiding it and all this other stuff.. I explain the half assed reason why and tell her that I have been debating the whole relationship thing.. and that i understand that what we have, may be selfish on my part.. as we get back into the movie we were watching she then picks up my phone and begins to go through it.. when I ask whats up shes "like do you mind?" obviously I mind.. and honestly I dont have anything to hide.. and even if there were jumpoffs in there.. there should be no hard feelings.. but after she did that I saw where things were going.. the lack of trust.. the disrespect of privacy.. you know the things you are accustumed to as a single man.. since then I havent talked to her nor have I accepted her calls.. see im not mean, nor am i one of those dudes that have many girls. Im not that sexy..(maybe I am but I want to be modest).. But no guy likes this and most ladies don't either.. there is that level of seperation that people should have and privacy that should be respected.. yes i know when in a relationship that kind of stuff is forfeitted and there are things that should be shared.. but not a mans phone.. i get off the cuff jokes... private messages.. and work related issues... all personal.. also I feel that when someone can't trust you when there is no reason not to trust you.. they are not someone who will understand when you say Im working late.. or when you are getting phone calls all day and have to leave the room.. as I try to advance my career and my status in this world.. it takes a grind that takes time.. and effort.. and I dont have time to argue over why my phone is something private to me... whatever this may seem small and something i should get over but this is why I chose to be single.. so the things I find minute can stick to myself.. whatever "on my eric benet shit fuck everything"..later homes

Sometimes you dont need to speak because others will for you

[Joe Budden]
I feel like I'm ahead of my time, like I'm ahead lets rewind
I feel like I've never felt feel like I'm ahead of my prime
I feel like my feelings feel like they maybe feel intertwined
'tween incognito and shine I'm being caught in the lime
feel like I'm stuck in a fight when the future ain't feelin bright
I put the pencil down, feeling unwanted, and go on strike
but then I'm struck by the light that ain't how you properly strike
but the ball be over the plate and they still don't call it a strike
I mean I honestly try, I feel like I try in vain
start doin a lil different shit always just stay the same
theres a good in every bad when theres loss I know theres gain
I appreciate the love but I'm living with all the pain
I hate when the sun is out, but love whenever it rains
and God be sending me signs like my future is preordained
my timing keep gettin fucked, the wires still havent came
and all I do is object but my shit ain't never sustained
wonder if I keep on trying then will I finally attain
wonder if I'll ever feel like I got nobody to blame, MAYNE!

[Chorus]

How's everybody doin out there?
y'all good?..
I'm great

[Joe Budden]
I told mommy when I was five that I would strive to be a lawyer
or a doctor took the opt. to hangin out with the mobsters
now he's a hip hop'sta, no more general Tso's
orderin shrimp and lobster mommy look at how I prospered
look at what I've become but still I feel like a bum
emotional strain can't be replaced by any son
emotionally drained, insides prolly look like a slum
just give me a bag of weed, just give me a shot of rum
no better yet give me none, no mommy I won't succumb
not that- almost forgot I stopped that when I was young
some people do it for pleasure some people do it for fun
but I remember it well, that dust used to have 'em strung
I wonder what I've become but why am I overlooked
I want 'em to understand but still I'm misunderstood
I keep on taking suggestions I'm wondering if I should
I know you see the potential, I know you see that I could
bumpin Ludacris, 'Child Of The Night' was well put
why is everything so BAD for me FEEL so GOOOOODDDD

[Chorus]

I hope everybody still aight..

[Joe Budden]
I know niggaz that never made it everybody would sweat him
he jumped out the whole park, NBA never met him
what good is being open if the guards never fed him
he'd have been the illest nigga but niggaz just never let him
maybe Trey'll grow up and be somewhat of a star
wearing all the latest things and pushin the latest cars
maybe he'll hold me down same way I do for my father
or really resent me feel like why should he even bother
maybe me and his momma will finally jjust get along
maybe not- but the idea sounds good in a song
maybe one day the world'll see how great he performs
long journey to walk on my feet to take the corns
open my mind, say you was right and I was wrong
nah that's wrong one day I'll rightfully right my wrongs
and start over anew like that one night I was born
show a girl I really care, one day that pride'll be gone
CEO became a liar, he just the same as his pops
so one day he'll be alright when that rain finally stops, CA'MON!!