Album Review-Big Boi - Sir Lucious Leftfoot the son of Chico Dusty

So Big boi sort of finally does his own solo thing and I'm pretty sure Atlantic records (where Outkast is based as a group) isn't happy just because they fear a drop in the group's equity and want another album from the duo. For fans of Kast, it provides a small tideover until an actual Outkast album does drop. For Big Boi, it provides and opportunity to prove that he just isn't dead weight tied

Conspiracy Brothers

Now I don't like to even acknowledge some of these people because the problem with conspiracy brothers is that they normally take things too far and connect a lot of stuff that doesn't go together with obscure theories. Check out the latest from "Professor Griff".



Now if you listen through all of the nearly 20 minutes of this nonsense, you will get to the point I feel is at the heart of the

I am King...

If Puff put as much time into running his damn label as he does in making cologne commercials then someone at Bad Boy might just be successful.

Don't Let Good Music Rot On the Vine!

This 7" has been apparently collecting dust for a while. It's just being marketed now, but according to the label, the songs were recorded in 2006 and there's blogs hyping this 7" dating back to 2008. So it's been a long time in the making. But worth it.

It's "¡Hermano! (Keep On)," a two-song 7" by The Cookers on New Medina Records. Don't be put off that you haven't heard of The Cookers; it's actually a collective pseudonym for some dope, indie artists you surely have heard of. The MC is Sach from Global Phlowtations and, of course, The Nonce. And on the cuts is none other than Mista Sinista of NY's DJing super-group, The X-Men. And it's produced by Lyn Ness, who also owns the label.

Man, all I can say is check this out! The production is up-beat, incredibly jazzy and instantly catchy. The main sample is a fresh rolling piano loop, with a dusty horn sample on the hook. Sinista keeps it moving with constant, top notch scratches and Sach's laid-back flow sounds the best he ever has since "Mix Tapes" back in 1994.

Then the B-side is "The Brakes," which features a guest spot by Aloe Blacc. Aloe Blacc is of course part of Emanon, but may be better known as a solo artist. I haven't checked for much of his stuff since his early IPO Wax days, but he's put out a lot of material with Stones Throw since. This one's everything the A-side was, but hits a little harder with more rugged drums and a deeper bassline. And the MCs flex a little more aggressively. Two flat-out great hip-hop tracks for sure.

Now, this 7" is limited to 150 hand-numbered copies (though mine seems to be an unnumbered promo copy). But it's reasonably priced (opposed to those $100 collectors' releases) and is only available direct from the label. Click here for their site with mp3 snippets (seriously, go listen!), label scan and ordering info. Don't let this 7" sit unsold in their offices - it's too damn good!

Fifa anthem....

Now I know a firend of mine who is going to be extra pissed because he doesn't fuck with Kells since the entire statuatory rape situation came down with no jail time for Kelly. The crazy part is that he is still this popular that he could get the commission for the World Cup theme song. While it's not I believe I can fly, it's not that bad at all but can I really forgive and forget about him

The Dream is corny...(NSFW)

Now I go check out what this fool is doing because it says "album trailer" which makes me go wtf. How do you do a video trailer for an album? I understand wanting to do something for promotion, but how about a music video with songs from the album...hmmmmmm. Take a look and hopefully you're in a safe environment because this trailer includes titties.



So The Dream decides that he is going to

Newark Represent

(Youtube version is here.)