Souljah Boy Vs GZA (Seperating the real from the fake)

"I wouldn’t even rap against the Genius. I’d put up someone who was born in ’66 to go against the Genius so it can be a tie. He’s got like 50 years on me. I wouldn’t even associate with the Genius. [In the video] he was looking like I stole his money or something"

"I just heard 50 Cent talking about the Genius saying he had an Impala his age. Well, that’s the Genius for you. [Laughs] He has no choice. He got famous for five little minutes, but he had to sacrifice a relationship with Soulja Boy. Now it’s gone. I ain’t gonna be like 'F the GZA' ‘cause I ain’t never met that dude." - Souljah Boy


Now when I first read that statement I wasn't at all surprised. I wasn't surprised by Souljah Boy's blatant lack of respect for a legend in the game, or that he only responded after he heard 50 Cent comment on the issue even though GZA called him out over a month ago but what shocked me is the comments that followed it.
Now I read about this on hiphopdx.com a few days ago (check the link below)

Soulja Boy Disses The GZA? | Hip Hop News > HipHopDX.com

and couldn't believe my eyes. There were actually people defending Souljah Boy's bland uninspiring music and saying stuff like "stop hatin on Souljah Boy he gettin money" or "GZA's just mad coz he old" and the disrespect continued to fill up the page. It became the people that respect the lyrics over people that respect money and fame. I was at the show where GZA began his rant against 50 & Souljah Boy and at the time I was thinkin this is some bullshit get on with the show but I don't think I realised how bad the situation really was. I mean for GZA it must be mad hard dude is 41 so he's really been there from the begininng of this. And along with Wu-Tang helped take hip hop to a next level now he's got to take a back seat while people like Souljah Boy make a mockery out of everything he has helped to build.

The problem here is that these kids are just too damn young to understand where hip hop has come from to get to this point. They are the MTV generation that are so used to seeing rappers flaunting money, cars & hoes on their screens they think that represents success and if you ain't making that much money you are simply just not good enough a rapper. I think it really speaks volumes that Souljah Boy can make his song on Fruity Loops demo software and actually have a hit record. I think that really sums up how fucked up this music biz is and what it takes to have a succesful song is clearly not that much anymore.

Maybe Im just gettin old but back in the day this shit would not have been able to slide. Imagine Vanilla Ice against Ice Cube or the guy that did the "I like big butts and I can not lie" VS Rakim they would be absolutley no doubt, no question in people's minds who is coming out on top and where the real talent lies. Mc Hammer is a great example dude was mad successful when he first came out but got clowned by everyone from 3rd Bass to LL Cool J and his career went down the toilet. YOU HAD TO HAVE SKILLS PERIOD!! Yeah ok you might have people in "the burbs" going crazy over your shit but the streets where not feelin you.

So why now do we give artist's a pass that are clearly whack as fuck but just started a new dance craze. Is this what it has become? When EPMD made the record "The Crossover" I bet they had no idea it was gonna be this bad. There is no such thing as a crossover record now every single is geared towards the mass public.

For me I don't give a shit if a million people go to your myspace or give you hits on youtube that just a million muthafuckas I want absolutley nothing to do with. If you ain't got skills then why are you even rappin for?
Busta Rhymes said it best on his intro to his debut album "The Coming" if you ain't bringing nothing new to the table and if you are not adding something new to this great culture then leave it alone.

I hope one of Wu-Tang's seeds slap the shit out of Souljah Boy and get it on camera to what you faggots gonna be saying then? "They hatin coz he gettin money" as Slick Rick would say Lick the Balls.

Real hip hop for life!!

Rock of Heltah Skeltah Faces Attempted Murder Charge

From SOHH.COM
Rock, one half of the New York duo Heltah Skeltah, was arrested for attempted murder on Tuesday (Jan. 15). Authorities believe Rock was working as a pimp and gunned down a rival in a dispute over a prostitute.

During the court hearing the Boot Camp emcee (born Jamal Bush) was formally arraigned on attempted murder in the second degree and other related charges.

"The Brooklyn District attorney's office alleges that Mr. Bush shot a known pimp and bloods gang member in the neck paralyzing him," explained Rock's lawyer Kenneth J. Montgomery via a statement to SOHH.com. "They also allege that Mr. Bush is a pimp and this was a dispute over an alleged lady of the night. Mr. Bush categorically and unequivocally denies all charges. We eagerly look forward to trial and proving his innocence."

The identity of the man shot has not been released yet.

Heltah Skeltah recently signed back onto its old label, Duck Down Records. Ruck - also known as Sean Price - and Rock are slated to release their new album D.I.R.T. (Da Incredible Rap Team,) this summer.

Duck Down had been excited about the project and its reunion with the duo before the arrest.

"It's a blessing to have the super-duo of Rock and Ruck back together on Duck Down Records for what will be their 3rd Full-Length release ... fans can expect that real gritty Heltah Skeltah feel. Trust me these two will not disappoint," Buckshot, co-owner of the label, said via an earlier press release.

A PR rep for the label said Duck Down has no official comment at this time.

Rock is due back in court tomorrow.

Ghostface Collectibles

Ghostface Killah is a man of many hats - member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, acclaimed solo artist, Wally Champ, streetwear muse, and now he can add skateboard sponsorship to his list. In celebration of his recent release, The Big Doe Rehab, P Tone got together with another inescapable NYC entity in the form of ubiquitous skate company Zoo York on a tee and skate deck release.

Limited to less than 500 promo-only pieces and slated to release in early February 2008, these co-op collectibles will be available exclusively through in-store and online promos from Def Jam, Cornerstone, and of course, the Zoo

Will.I.Am’s Album to be re-released

Back in September, B.E.P. producer Will.I.Am decided to follow in the footsteps of Fergie and release his own solo CD. Compared to Fergie’s “The Dutchess” (which is around 2x platinum), Will.I.Am’s CD was a huge flop and has sold less than 50,000 CDs to date.

Interscope is now planning to re-release Will’s album “Songs about girls” and are hoping a new single and 3 new tracks will help give Will a boost:

We went with the wrong single and it sold nothing. We would’ve been in better shape if we had pulled the album, because to relaunch it is harder.


I think this is so unfair that Will.I.Am is allowed another chance to sell his crappy album when most rap artists get one chance to sell then they are put on the shelf or forced to make radio songs they don't like to try and create a buzz for their album. This guy records bullshit sing-songy bland music out of choice and still can't get enough people to buy it.

It's quite funny though that Fergie is doing really well and she has the least talent and Will.I.Am who can actually play instruments and has produced some bangers recently (Nas' "Can't forget about you" & Talib Kweli's "Say Somethin") does badly.
Another sign that people will buy shit if it is marketed and presented right (Young Jeezy, Akon, Soujah Boy...need i continue)

The Game is fucked up right now

Greatest Story Never Told

Rumored track list of the long awaited debut album "The Greatest Story Never Told" from Saigon.

1)Station Identification
2)The Invitation feat. Q-Tip & Fatman Scoop
3)Come on Baby feat. Jay Z & Swizz Beatz
4)The War
5)Enemies
6)Friends
7)The Greatest Story Never told
8)Clap feat. Faith Evans
9)Preacher
10)Its Alright feat. Marsha Ambrosius
11)Believe It
12)Give it to Me feat. Raheem Devaughn
13)What the Lovers Do feat Devin the Dude
14)Better Way feat. Layzie Bone
15)Oh Yeah

Bonus Tracks
16)Pain in my Life feat. Trey Songz
17)Enemies Live feat Bun B

Do we even care after all this time I know I don't. Where the fuck is Papoose at??

Method Man plays Rasta in new movie "The Wackness"

"It's cool as shit", is what Meth said in an MTV interview about his new movie "The Wackness", which will be screened at the Sundance Film Festival in two weeks.

He continued,"This [guy] feels his life is wack. The lead character is played by Josh Peck, and it's the story of a high school student [who's] about to graduate — that's addicted to pot. His psychiatrist is also a drug addict — that's played by Ben Kingsley. Peck falls in love with Ben Kingsley's daughter, who's also a drug addict. Peck comes for advice from his supplier, who is me. I play a Rastafarian drug dealer. I really transformed. ... I hired my own coach. ... The dialogue they had was so Hollywood Jamaican, it was ridiculous. The person I worked with went in and wrote it over." The film was directed by new comer Jonathan Levine, and co-stars Ben Kingsley and Mary-Kate Olsen.

"After 'How High,' everybody wanted me to do comedy," said Meth, as he expressed a desire to be as versatile as possible in Hollywood. He has a role in the upcoming spoof film "Meet the Spartans". Tical also had a recent stint playing the role of a classic "bad guy" on "Law & Order."

"I don't like following behind other rap niggas, but I found out [the show's producers] hired a lot of muthafucas from 'The Wire,' " he said. "So they probably seen my 'Wire' reel and was like, 'Let's fuck with this dude.' "

Nevertheless, Meth promises a knock out season on 'The Wire' where he plays Melvin "Cheese" Wagstaff. In spite of the show's great reviews over its five season run on HBO, Meth is bothered by the fact that it has not been getting the attention that it deserves (i.e. lack of an Emmy award).

"The show gets real deep this season," he said. "It's not to be missed. Cheese, he's that n---a," he added of his nefarious character. "Cheese is making his move in season five. He's a survivor."


The Ticallion Stallion is still hard at work on his home playing field of hip-hop as he has completed 4 tracks on his upcoming album, Crystal Method (which will be released under Def Jam despite rumors that may state otherwise). "I'm tired of niggas sleeping on the kid," said Meth. "They must be on dope or dog food. I'm not putting no [release] date on it. I'm four songs deep, but I just started. That's good for me."

Rumored Tracklisting for Nas' new album "Nigger"

1.Intro
2. Black Legends
3. Rest In Peace
4. You A Nigger Too
5. The Fear Of A Black Man's Dick
6. I'm Black
7. The Truth
8. Realise
9. Just Memories
10. This Way (featuring Jay-Z)
11. Kisses & Hugs (featuring Kelis)
12. Based on a True Story (featuring Dead Prez)
13. Take A While
14. Nigger
15. Publicity (bonus track)

Nas and Dead Prez on the same track sounds very intriquing indeed!

HipHopDX's Best of 2007

The world’s fastest growing social networking site imeem.com reached out to HipHopDX to contribute to their acclaimed Year End Playlist Extravaganza (http://extravaganza.imeem.com/). Check out HipHopDX.com’s Best of 2007, a meaty 50 tracks of some of our favorites from the past year.

Jay-Z's Presidency Recap

Produced by Nigel Degraff for RealTalkNY.net

Dj Premier's Top 20 Albums of 07'

Legendary hip hop producer DJ Premier offered up his top 20 albums of 2007, as well as some honorable mentions.

DJ Premier's top 20 albums of 2007:

1. Ghostface Killah-(Big Doe Rehab)- (DEF JAM)
2. EVIDENCE-(The Weatherman)- (ABB)
3. Redman-(RED GONE WILD)- (Def Jam)
4. Kanye West-(Graduation)- (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam)
5. Statik Selektah-(Spell My Name Right)- (Brick/Traffic)
6. Little Brother-(Getback)- (ABB)
7. NYGz-(Welcome 2 G-dom)- (Year Round)
8. Marco Polo (Port Authority)---- (Rawkus)
9. Big Shug- (Street Champ)- (Babygrande)
10. KRS-ONE & Marley Marl-(Hip Hop Lives)- (Koch)
11. WC-(Guilty By Affiliation)- (Lench Mob)
12. Scarface-(MADE)- (Rap A Lot/Asylum)
13. UGK-(Underground Kings)-(JIVE)
14. Jay-Z (American Gangster)-(Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam)
15. Killer Mike-(I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind)- (Grind Time Official)
16. Black Milk & Bishop Lamont-(CALTROIT)--- (Fat Beats)
17. Devin The Dude-(Waiting To Inhale)- (Rap A Lot/Asylum)
18. Styles P (Super Gangster,Extraordinary Gentleman)- (D Block/KOCH)
19. Special Teamz-(Stereotypes)- (Duck Down)
20. Smif N Wessun-(The Album)- (Duck Down)

The following are Primo’s honorable mentions (in no particular order):

J.Dilla(Ruff Draft)
Percee P(Perseverance)
Planet Asia(Jewelry Box Sessions)
Soopafly(Bangin West Coast)
Freeway(Free At Last)
Havoc(The Kush)
Beanie Sigel(The Solution)
Strong Arm Steady(Deephearted)
Talib Kweli(Eardrum)
Snoop Dogg presents The Big Squeeze
Jedi Mind Tricks presents the Army Of Pharoahes
Public Enemy (How Do you Sell Soul To A Souless People Who Sold Their Soul ?)


Notice how me and Premo both picked The Big Doe Rehab as the best album this year great minds think alike!