Counting down to The Carter 3 release, industry insiders revisit The Block Is Hot, Weezy’s ascencion with the Hot Boys and bling bling’s cultural significance.
Why He’s Hot
He can dominate the show on a posse cut with some of his most mic-savvy peers, then successfully facilitate requests from mainstream mainstays like Mariah Carey and Usher, who call him to sanctify their #1 albums and songs with his seamless street swagger. Young Jeezy is at his pinnacle. Don’t misconstrue the ranking: He’s #8 with a bullet. We fully expect the Atlanta hustler to rank higher next time. After the release of USDA’s LP Cold Summer in mid-2007, Mr. 17.5 shut down publicly to work on his top-secret third album and “count all that money.”Even with a break, the ‘hood’s loyalty toward him has remained, and when he re-emerged on records like Shawty Lo’s “Dey Know” remix and Rick Ross’ “Luxury Tax,” it was evident he was setting himself up for a run at the crown. His placements of late — the actual songs he’s chosen to get on — have been flawless, ranging from chart hits to club anthems. The Snowman’s rhyme-dispensing on these records has also been stellar. He’s improving as a lyricist, and he has so much swag that you can tell he’s inspired a whole brood of new southern MCs to bite his style.
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The 1st and 15th are our favorite days of the month arent they? Sometimes, except for when you dont get paid and it turns into beef. But with everything, you gotta press on (Word to DJ Desue). Dude brought out Ja Rule and Mary J back on some Rainy Days ish. Jadakiss hands us a coast to coast remix courtesy of DJ Rhude and what you think about Lloyd Banks being in “your favorite mc’s” top 5? Shouts to Rock City for losing it, i almost did earlier too. As bonus Papoose gets Temptation’d out singing ‘My Girl’ and Icadon claims he’s a star.
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So While G-Unit Were On Kayslay’s Show The Game Payed A Visit To His Pal Funk Flex And They Discussed Alot Of Things From G-Unit To Suge To His Album etc.. All Audio Courtesy Of Miss Info As I Swagger Jacked Her Whole Post..
Interview Links After The Jump..
Above Is The Cover For The New G-Unit Album.. Is That Suppose To Be Buck In The Backround With The Black Hoodie?? Following We Have G-Units Interview With Kayslay And A Freestyle Off DJ Selfs V.I.P. Saturdays Radio Show..
G-Unit Interview On Streetsweepers Radio With DJ Kayslay
G-Unit Freestyle On V.I.P. Saturdays Radio With DJ Self [via Splash]
Why He’s Hot
No album, no single, only two guest appearances — Andre did even less this year than he did in 2007. There’s not even a handful of verses to judge him on. Should the Hip-Hop Brain Trust members be found guilty of treason for giving Andre a slot in the top 10 despite minimum output?Absolutely not.
Tres Stacks has illustrated natural bravura over brainless bravado, dropping judiciously dope couplets laced with gentlemanly swagger that brew to a crescendo and shed every note in their way.
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3 stacks get # nueve? after Art Of Storytelling pt.4? hmm….
Makeda (The Victim) & Remy Ma Call In Hot 97 To Tell Their Sides On What Happened The Night Of The Shooting And The Verdict.
Hardknock TV on the set of The Game’s new music video “Game’s Pain”
Everyone here at OnSMASH would like to send their prayers to the family of Justo Faison. Its been 3 years since the tragic accident, and his legacy will forever live through the mixtape awards as well as everything he contributed to the hip hop community and the impact he made while he was here. You will never be forgotten.
A Moment Of Silence.
