HOT OR NOT: Maino-Get 'Em Tiger

So in light of the recent Tiger Woods sex scandal, Maino decided to put out a song comparing his "sexcapades" to the scandalous nature of the acclaimed pro golfer. The sad thing is, this song isn't that bad by Maino's standards. The beat's hot in my opinion and at least he isn't takin' direct shots at Tiger. What do you think about the track?

ATM

Cop Out (Trailer) Starring Tracy Morgan and Bruce Willis

Here's a piece of coal for your stocking. First of all Tracy Morgan in a starring role... wrong. Second of all, Bruce Willis co-starring... in a comedy... wrong. Oh well, it's not like we haven't seen this before (Google cop films by Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy).



Would sleeping with a Caucasian qualify as getting a White Christmas?... ATM

THE CONNECT: Outasight's FURTHER

YOyoyo what's hood losers and lames? KID BLACK, get at me?!? NOW LET ME HOOK YOU UP!!!

[click the pic for that good ish]

Meet Outasight. Born and raised in Yonkers, New York, Outasight (Richard Andrew) was brought up by a mother who decorated the walls with records and a father who was always playing the guitar. “Constantly moving from apartment to apartment never really gave me a true sense of home, but I always found comfort in music,” says the rapper/singer. He cites his influences as: Stevie Wonder, Mos Def, Marvin Gaye and The Beatles. The album is called FURTHER and his sound tottes reminds me of a polished DBK. Take it. Like it. Share it. Happy Holidays.

[Dear Santa, you's a bitch ass nigga] .:KB:.

New Video: More Than Love

YOyoyo losers and lames, it's ya dude KID BLACK back up in the place to be. It's been a minute but i am back up in it. there are officially 7 days left in 2009. Whose ready for twentyten? I'll get to that later. Right now, i got some new visuals for Amerie's song 'MORE THAN LOVE' off her latest attempt at a music career entitled 'In Love & War'. Loso is in it... um... just watch it and let me know what you thought bout it.

[who wants to dance with the DORKian devil?] .:KB:.

Jay-Z & Immortality

I vote to be forever young, though I wouldn't want to live forever.

[buuuuuurrrr] Artemis J

The Karate Kid Remake (Trailer)

Remake of "The Karate Kid" starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan... enjoy.



Who's got yellow fever?... ATM

Wyclef Jean, Will Smith, Toby Keith, and Natasha Bedingfield?

No, this isn't the next concept for a Girl Talk super mash-up. This is what happens when a bunch of American musicians clash at an after party in Norway for the Nobel Piece Prize ceremony. You got Wyclef with his receding hairline looking more and more like that Haitian uncle at the cookout who's had one too many glasses of rum; you got my man Will Smith holding on dearly for his youth by doing a cover of "Rapper's Delight" (ask any 15 year old to recite those lyrics and they'll probably Google it on their iPhone); then you got Toby Keith jumping in to throw down a verse; all to be capped off by Natasha Bedingfield's interpretation of Lauryn Hill's chorus on "Ready or Not." Congratulations Obama... like your legislative policies, I don't know if I should celebrate such an event or shake my head in dismay.

If you piss in my face, I ain't gonna call it rain... ATM

Que of Day 26 Reacts to Getting Kicked Out of the Group

So... for anyone who gives a flying f**k about Diddy's second to last bad creation (anyone remember Dirty Money?), here's news on some guy named Que who got kicked out of Day 26. I actually recall the band having issues with this guy when I watched a couple of episodes of Making the Band... and decided to never make that choice again after I saw them live and realized they sucked even before then.

My issue with this video is Que's persistance on getting his contact info out there. Clearly this guy has nothing going for him outside of the group so someone needs to contact his manager, whose number he publicly threw out there as a Hail Mary shot in the dark. Homeboy doesn't even have a Facebook? lol... oh Diddy, you continue to ruin people's lives on a daily basis... and it still seems to entertain me.

If my cup is half empty, I'm only tipsy... ATM

Kanye's Gyft to Hip Hop

Game Reacts to 50's Recent Album Sales

Leave it to The Game to give his two cents where pocket change is just not needed. While I think everyone is in the same boat of ambilavence towards 50 Cent's career and it's recent downward spiral (I mean, he's not falling off as badly as other artists... *cough*cough* how well did Game's last album do?), one has to appreciate the fact that Game does speak a little truth in his sarcasm towards Fif. Nonetheless, he needs to shave off that dumbass fo-hawk and... wait... why is he gettin' a Star Trak tattoo?... DID GAME GET PICKED UP BY PHARRELL???

Two hops this time... ATM

New Video by Juelz Santana ft. Chris Brown

So it's Finals week here on the Hill which means I'm lookin' for any excuse to procrastinate. Fortunately, I came across this new Juelz joint and was pleasantly surprised by the song and video to go with it. For one, it features one of my favorite video girls, new sensation Rosa Acosta (XXL's "Eye Candy of the Year") and a bunch of other cuties. Secondly, this song ain't that bad. Polow Da Don did his thing with the horns and Chris Breezey is slowly but surely redeeming himself with vocals like the ones featured on the chorus. While I'm glad that Juelz is still making music, I'm not getting my hopes up about his next project. If anyone remembers "Days of Our Lives" which was released this past summer, you understand what I mean when I say I don't know when this next album will see the light of day... (Does it even have a title at this point?)

UPDATE: It's your boy Grandmaster Benji. Lady Trace-Y ran this track by me a month ago being that Juelz is from Harlem. I gave it a A+ then. A music video for the fans only solidifies it. A!


Get your coat... ATM

Throwback Treasures: Slum Villiage "Tainted"

Okkkaaaaaayyy so quick, random, my ass should be in bed post. To be honest I wasn't really feeling Slum Village as much as I was feeling the dude on the old broke down church organ, who I would later figure out is Dwele and claim as my husband (but that's not until one wild night of baking cookies in Wertimer's kitchen) . Regardless, this was one of the toughest videos to come out of the 2002. It reminded me of the animated show PJs. (ONCE UPON TIME IN THE PJS...LOW RENT HIGH RISE YA'LL) Anyway, so here's the trio's hit "Tainted" off of their album Trinity (Past, Present, and Future). Ok off to bed. [sigh] less than a week. Watch me crash by Tuesday.

[tick tock] Artemis J

More Alicia Keys

[click the pic to get ya shit]

YOU ARE LOOKING UBER DOPE RIGHT NOW ALICIA...YUM.

UPDATE: This is Grandmaster Benji editing this post just to say that I have to keys to Alicia. Ya dig?

well... we gave you her album THE ELEMENT OF FREEDOM...but we forgot to hook you up with some bonus track... so here...take it, while i keep staring at this pic...

YOyoandallthatother$H!+

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

New Videos: 'Monday Morning' & 'Solar Midnite'

[edit: video fixed!]

YOyoyo what's good cyboys and cybergirls it's ya boi KB reporting live from tha HILL. I JUST FINISHED A FINAL PROJECT FOR MY CLASS AND NOW IM FINNA ACT AN ASS..i bet i dont get no sleep tonight...or today...what was i doing?!? OHHHH ---> Today i got that new Melanie Fiona video for that ass. I must make it known that i LOVE HER WITH ALL MY HEART and im alittle saddened that she is not really doing that well here in the states, over seas tho, people love her as much as me. ANYWHOOO these are the visuals for her song BANG BANG which is one of my favorite tracks of her album THE BRIDGE [which is available now in stores, itunes and right here on BVR] entitled MONDAY MORNING...i cant help but think of taking the L to or from Canarsie, Brooklyn whenever i hear this song... and the video only adds to that feel...


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We also got my boy Lupe who is poppin out a new video for the song he's got on the New Moon Soundtrack... um... honestly, the video made me like the song alil bit more... i am also diggin Lu's cloths in this flick...no lie. Can't for LASERS to drop. STOP SLACKING MR. FIASCO...

welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LATER?!?! k?

(letsjustfaceit...you'rehooked)

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

Worse Remake Ever

Normally it's difficult, no damn near impossible, for Chris Rock to disappointment me. Then I saw the trailer to his new comedy, Death at a Funeral, out this spring. The movie is a remake to the 2007 British comedy of the exact same title. Actually, everything is the same, the plot, the lines, they even use the exact same actor to play the exact same role. Honestly, the only thing that separate the two is the fact the remake has...BLACK PEOPLE. This is almost as worse as when Diddy to that "remake" to "Missing You" in dedication of Biggy Smalls' death. All he really did was rap over it and have Faith Evens assist Sting in singing a few verses. But who am I kidding, I'm still going to see it. Chances are I won't pay to see it, but I'll still see it. Not for the plot but to see how Martin Lawrence and Chris Rock's comedic chemistry will play out. Oh and kudos to Danny Glover for finding work.

[why are PayDays so damn tasty all of a sudden?] Artemis J

Kid Cudi Makes Irresponsibility Cool Again - Pursuit of Happiness (Video)

Ummm quick question; is Drake the new Beyonce because I am seeing him EVERYWHERE. Anyway, my hubby is back with the best pre-gaming anthem of 2009, "Pursuit of Happiness." I'm beyond disappointed wth his album (Man on the Moon: End of the Day) sales right now. I hate to think that he's destined to be only a mixtape artist. Then again, there is honor in that. The juxtaposition between the lyrics and the actual video proves that Cudi isn't a rapper, but an artist. Regardless of album sales and random Drake appearances, I will always be part of Team Cudder, patiently waiting for Mr. Solo Dolo to catch up and obtain some happiness.

[Skipping to my loo] Artemis J

Oh just had to throw this thought in before I forget. You see that spraying champagne on women mess in the video? Notice who the victims were? Coincidence? I think not. Let someone them try that with me. Trust me Aubrey AND Scott, yup pulled out the governments for this because I am THAT serious, would get their asses STOMPED. That is all.

THE CONNECT: 'The Element Of Freedom' & 'Sex Therapy'

Yoyoyo flybois and cybergirls, it's ya boi KB bringin' you THE CONNECT...At this point i would continue to say what i ALWAYS say, but i got ragged on by my fellow members of the MinoriTeam... i mean BVR staff... so now i gots to switch it up. Though my boy Benj dropped some heat rocks, i got that intergalactic new-new of some pretty massive apportions.

[click album art for THE CONNECT]
you know how this works, don't play STOOPID!!!

First we got my future lover Alicia Keys dropping her 4th studio album 'The Element Of Freedom'. I cant even explain how ready i am for this project. The second i heard 'Empire State Of Mind' i knew AK was coming back with somethin serious. I don't even gotta say more. THIS IS ALICA, TAKE IT AND BE THANKFUL.

[click album art for THE CONNECT]
Nigga, i oughtta smack the shit out of you, click the pic. YOU KNOW THE DEAL! >:^O

We got Mr. Robin Thicke doing something i dont approve of...AT ALL... but Artemis J wanted this... so, here's that bullshit. But hey, don't let my common sense influence whether or not you like this bullshit. [though i'll admit, that i think i like the track with my boy KiD CuDi...but barely]. Download it and comment... if you want, i really could give two flying {CENSORED}...Since when were we being PC up in this {CENSORED}...REALLY!?! Didnt i curse earlier in this post!!!???


welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LATER?!?! k?

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

Timbaland - Say Something ft. Drake (Video)

I think we all know by now that if my boy Drake is in it, then I'm on it. The brand new music video was just leaked filling in the gaps between those preview clips we posted earlier this week. Enjoy.

([Grandmaster Benji])
Harlemz White Knight

The Connect on Steroids

Guess who's back? It's your boy Grandmaster Benji giving you the latest tunes I am currently listening to. With finals and stress on the horizon, you'll be guaranteed some good music to listen to as we cruise through these final days. Although, KB usually gives you that new-new a.k.a the Connect, I'm here to PERSONALLY bless you all with some Drake and Charles Hamilton you might not have heard yet. If you have, then you'll need to download it anyway...

Be sure to check out that new Charles Hamilton. He's back on his Pink Lavalamp type of flow, which many deem as his best. In short, he finally sounds like his Brooklyn Girls self once again.

Be sure to come back to download Charles Hamilton's upcoming Normalcy project, dropping later this week.

The Drizzy Effect

[Click Album Art for the CONNECT]

Heartbreak Drake Part 3: The First Semester

[Click Album Art for the CONNECT]

Charles Hamilton - Charles Hamilton is Back [Download]
Charles Hamilton - Loserville [Download]

([Grandmaster Benji])
Harlemz White Knight

Young Money – Bedrock f. Lloyd (Video)

wow. this just came out... i think i should share.

i have to say, I'm a little obsessed with this song, due to the fact it's so ridiculous.

BVR EXCLUSIVE => Lady Trace - Y's roommate (Sarah) knows the girl who lived in the house Young money shot this video in. See folks, by extension Blue Vinyl Radio is famous. Didn't take very long did it?




well... that's all for now... enjoy?

-[|| Lady Trace -Y ||]-

My Favorite Bi-Polar Rapper Is BACK!!!

B.o.B. aka Bobby Ray is back with a new joint, "Nothing on You" featuring Bruno Mars. This is the first single off of his upcoming debut album B.o.B. Presents The Adventures of Bobby Ray dropping April of next year. I really love the song. It's a more romantic version of Drake's "Best I Ever Had" without any mention of sex. Mars' voice is a nice touch especially since it isn't auto-tuned. Even though the word is never mentioned it's good to know that there are rappers out there that have no problem with admitting that they're [sigh] in love.

HEY this isn't Nyquil! [Artemis J]

Chris Brown Interview w/ 20/20

Not long ago Chris Brown interviewed with 20/20. since i know yall ain't got to watch that nonsense with finals nearing... here's the video. truly, just watch to see the awkwardness that arises when the interviewer shows Chris a video of Rihanna describing how chris has no soul.

-[|| Lady Trace -Y ||]-

Drake Interview w/CNN

For those who have been afflicted with the drizzy effect, here's Drake talking with CNN's Denise Quan about having two grammy nominations without even having a CD out yet...

wow... this is not the Drake rappin about fuckin every girl in the world... while watching i remember he was an actor. anywho... i'd take THIS drake home to meet mom =)

-[|| Lady Trace -Y ||]-

Snoop's Trip Down the Rabbit Hole

I have to hand it to Mr. S N Double O P P D O Double Juh Z (Snoop Dogg for the illiterate fans) for still being in the game. It's been over 20 years since he debuted Doggystyle and schooled the world on how the West Coast got down. Now he's back with his 10th album Malice n Wonderland, dropping this Tuesday (12/8). This album is supposed to merge music with cinema where Snoop plays Malice, a super gangster and modern black Robin Hood. What all this has to do with Alice in Wonderland, I don't really know. But what I do know is that I applaud Snoop for combining the West and East Coast style of music in "I Wanna Rock." The West coast side is not only his laid back gin and juice way with a mic but by featuring the JabbaWockeeZ and some black skateboader (I think I saw on Beef for having some issues with Lupe Fiasco) who are all straight out of Cali. Snoop represents the East coast by sampling "It Takes Two", Rob Base and DJ E-Z Roc's '88 classic hit who hail from Harlem (enter Benji who yells AYE). Here's the video and can someone please explain why Jamie Foxx is in it?

Still Netflixing {Artemis J}

New Music: Put It In A Love Song

YOyoyo YA BOI KB IS BIZZACK... bringing you some new music. We have something different, Superwoman and Sasha Fierce got together on a track!? Thats right, the beautifully classy Alicia Keys teamed up with psycho bipolar vagina shaking hoodrat Beyonce for this new joint off her album THE ELEMENT OF FREEDOM. This song isnt bad, by anymeans... just unexpected... here, you listen.

Click to download
welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LATER?!?! k?

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

New Music: Another Hit

YOyoyo YA BOI KB IS BIZZACK... bringing you some new music...FROM MY BAND!!! yup, im in THE DOWNBEAT KEYS and we are well on our way to finishing our second project...which is till untitled. I know that INVISIBLE INK [available on iTunes] was a pretty good introduction to what we do, but this new shit....! WHAT?!?! we are still hitting up every style possible, but it all seems to flow so well together. eh, enough talking,, time to listen.



if you like that, make sure you check out www.myspace.com/downbeatkeys to be kept up to date with what we're doing. And make sure you come out to the first annual Blue Vinyl Snow Ball, featuring performances from DBK as well as ATM and me [ya boi SIM].

welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LATER?!?! k?

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

New Music: Now Jump

YOyoyo YA BOI KB IS BIZZACK from iono know where... bringing you some new music from the head of the FLYBOYCLUB. Dude XV is doing something i think... iono know what, but he is putting out all this music and wants attention and blahblahblah... he may say it better...

Here’s a BRAND NEW record, kind of speaking on the mindstate I’m going in with my new project, “Look What I Can Do”. I’m actually about 75% done with the project already and this was probably the first or second song recorded for it. Nothing has FOR SURE made the tracklist, so until then…just feast on this for now.

eh...at any event, here is the track... enjoy... or dont...


Now Jump.mp3

welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LATER?!?! k?

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

Hot or Not: Chris Brown's GRAFFIT

YOyoyo YA BOI KB IS BIZZACK... bringing you some new music...do i say the same things all the time?!?! wow... anywhoo.. this should be in the CONNECT... but i'm not sure anyone here at BVR wants to own this album...but when its free you take it all... so here. take it. and dont say we n ever give you anything...

CHRIS BROWN- GRAFFITI

Tracklist: 1. I Can Transform Ya (Ft. Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz) 2. Sing Like Me 3. Crawl 4. So Cold 5. What I Do (Ft. DJ Khaled & Plies) 6. Famous Girl 7. Take My Time (Ft. Tank) 8. I.Y.A 9. Pass Out (Ft. Eva Simons) 10. Wait (Ft. Trey Songz & The Game) 11. Lucky Me 12. Fallin’ Down 13. I’ll Go 14. Girlfriend (Ft. Lupe Fiasco)

welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LAT...i really do say the same shit all the time... DAYMN....

deuces.

New Music: Cudder Is Back

YOyoyo YA BOI KB IS BIZZACK... bringing you some new music. This time i got that dude who apperently Grandmaster Benji and i seem to be polejockin sometimes... that's right; KiD CuDi. He wants us to know he is back [from where i dont remember him telling us where... or better yet... did anyone see him leave? no... ok]...anywhoo, here is something new from the man on the moon...so take it and dont complain... or he'll make you gargle on his mayo...



welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LATER?!?! k?

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

THE CONNECT: 'JukeBox' & 'Shock Value II'

Yoyoyo flybois and cybergirls, it's ya boi KB bringin' you THE CONNECT ...WHAT IS THAT?!? welp that is where we here at BVR hook you up with that free good ish...or maybe you wont like it. who knows. but we promised you free things and have been slacking... so here you go.

[click the image for THE CONNECT]

The first one here is my girl Priscilla Renea with her bright debut album 'JUKEBOX'. We featured her on the ARTIST SPOTLIGHT and hooked you up with her ep HELLO MY APPLE. She is uber unique. I am honestly so pleased to present this album to you. It's light and bubbly and feels like it is meant for children, but as you listen, homegirl here is talking about some serious shit. NO JOKE. She has already been compared to Luryn Hill because of the concepts and vocal quality. The feel on this project is very diverse, there should be something on here for everyone. I was alitle angry that none of the songs on the ep made the album, but thats fine. It's a dope album none the less. Anywhoo, scoop it up and let us know what you think.


[click the image for THE CONNECT]

On an other note, here here is TIMBALAND's new new SHOCK VALUE II! Finally it’s here haha. Took em long enough, seeing as tracks were leaking left and right! Timbaland Presents Shock Value II, with pretty much every commercial artist at the moment on it. Bran’ Nu is Brandy’s alter-ego by the way btdubs....i dont have much to say about this one. Tim said from the jump he wanted these Shock Values to be like 'NOW thats what i call music' from back in the day... you do that timbo.





welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LATER?!?! k?

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

Another Step Back for Black-Kind

So... I don't know about you but I don't think "Obama Fried Chicken" is empowering to African-Americans following the election of B-Rock into the executive office. While Clipse is by far my favorite pair of lyricists of all time (that's right, I said, now come debate with me), they have indeed outdone themselves with their single "Popular Demand (Popeye's)" off of their upcoming album "Till The Casket Drops." The highly-anticipated third studio album from the critically-acclaimed brother combo features a new breed of Re-Up music, but the concept for the video for this track just didn't sit right with me.

Possibly the second biggest video fuck-up after "Best I Ever Had," you got Pusha T and Malice chillin' outside of a sub shop (renamed "Obama Fried Chicken") eating chicken with a group of by-standers discussing reasons as to why the fans demand more from them. But um... who the hell decided putting Cam'ron on this joint would be a lucrative decision? The man looks broker than he really is, sporting an untrimmed goatee that only accentuates his gap-toothed antics... And his verse sucks. So yeah, enjoy this Hip-Hop failure and countless reason among many as to why Obama will continue to call rappers "jackasses" (Hey Kanye.).

Ask me if I care... ATM

Alicia Keys - "Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down"

Because the song did so damn well the first time, they thought "lets make it AGAIN..." so Alicia did... and i'm sure everyone is going to flip out over this song too.

click here to download

well that's about it... if this was KB or Benji Buttons... the post would be followed by some plea for Ms. Keys to marry me, or an expressin of love for her, or a paragraph about how beautiful she is... but it's not. WOMP

{JUST FOR SHITS AND GIGGLES} here is the official video for her single TRY SLEEPING WITH A BROKEN HEART...



{EVEN MORE SHITTY GIGGLES} here is a look at a track that didn't make it on AK's next album. This track is called DREAMING.

-[|| Lady Trace -Y ||]-

VIDEO: Timbaland featuring Drake - Say Something

yeah... don't get too excited. It's just the teasers... but I'm happy to see it's not some cheap nonsense that I've been seeing lately with the music industry (like Trey Songz latest craptastic video for this ridiculous song) i'm glad they spent more than 4 bucks on this video and recorded it in places other than someone's cousin's garage...






enjoy?

-[|| Lady Trace -Y ||]-

Lupe Fiasco - Enemy Of The State (A Love Story)

Happy Thanksgiving all!

Because I know you guys check the blog every single day I wanna' keep ya'll up to speed on a brand new Lupe Mixtape. It was actually sent out yesterday (which was Lady Trace-Y's Birthday, I accept PayPal FYI.) And now you can spend your journeys traveling back to school after the holidays jammin' to Mr.Fiasco, compliments of BVR.

Lupe Fiasco - Enemy Of The State (A Love Story)

[Artwork credit goes to Shake of (2)DopeBoys. He [and BVR] kinda felt the original artwork was lacking... you'll see when you download the tape. Feel free to come back and cop the better artwork later ;)]

*BTDUBS* I don't know how many of ya'll are fans but... Lupe's dropping another mixtape called Friend of the People on Christmas. [funny because all of this is coming before LASERS which was supposed to be his last album (remember lupEND anyone?). Now he's shitting music everywhere. *shrugs*] So... go ahead and start anticipating it.


-[|| Lady Trace -Y ||]-

Don't Call It A Comeback: Janet Jackson

Michael Jackson is...dead. Right? Ok, just checking. There were moments when I was watching Janet Jackson's new video, "Make Me" and thought "Lawd Michael done pulled a thriller and is BACK!" No seriously, when she has that hat on? I swear they look like twins. Janet's new video was bittersweet in my opinion. The song's tempo reminds me of 70s Michael, you know, back when his scarecrow ass loved to party at Studio 54. But we are also introduced to "modern Janet", as in I think time has finally caught up to her. She pulls a Mary J and has more shots of her posing then of her actually dancing, which I found to be disappointing. Regardless of the lack of choreography or the ode to "Scream", the only song she's ever done with her brother, Janet's video definitely makes me want more.

[Space Jammin'] Artemis J

Wait... 50 Dropped A New Album?

Now, maybe I just haven't made enough of an attempt to get updated on new music lately but how come NO ONE has been makin' a big deal about Mr. Controversey himself, 50 Cent, and his new album "Before I Self Destruct?" While I admit his career has fallen off a bit and the fact that his album has been pushed back similarly to a newly-signed artist (e.g. Wale, Saigon, Charles Hamilton, B.O.B.), 50 is still 50. Or is he? You be the judge. Check out the first single from the album above, entitled "Baby By Me." The chorus is a cut from his song, "I Get Money" off of his last album, "Curtis." And although that CD went Platinum, many people considered it a failure. But I'd honestly like to see Fif pull those numbers off again with the lack of promotion he's received for this project.

Ehh... ATM

Freeway's Trip to Mecca

For those of you who don't know, Freeway is a Sunni Muslim and has had an on-and-off relationship with Hip-Hop over the last couple of years due to the restrictions of his religion. As he is conflicted between some of the aspects of the game and the religion of Islam, he has somehow managed to continue his career and become a more faithful Muslim. Part of the religion requires you to take a pilgrimage (spiritual journey, step your vocab game up) to the holy land of Mecca... in Saudi Arabia. But Free didn't go alone. Apparently Jakk Frost and Loon (remember him?) wanted to get on their religious grind as well and accompany the former Roc-A-Fella MC. Peep Loon's beard.

Ehh... ATM

Throwback Treasures: Glenn Lewis "Don't You Forget It"

Ok...I need a moment. [fans self with stolen MLK church fan]. Lawd knows THIS is a beautiful man. If growing up Maxwell was my Neo-Soul husband then Glenn Lewis was my boo on the side. Lewis is best known for his sultry song "Don't You Forget It" off of his 2002 debut album World Outside My Window. I honestly expected great things from this Toronto born (see Drake ain't the only attractive Blacadian) especially since it won a Juno for Best R&B/Soul Recording. Not to mention his song "Fall Again" ended up on the soundtrack to that whack Jennifer Lopez movie. You know, the one where she's chasing after the white guy who's "too good for her." Oh wait...that's the plot to practically EVERY movie she's been in since Selena, whoops my bad. ANYWAY, in 2007 he came back out with "Back For More" featuring Kardinal Offishall (another Blacadian). I wasn't really feeling the island feel. I know, he's half Tridianian and half Jamacian, but STILL it just didn't feel...authentic. And the Ginuwine-let-me-cut-off-my-cute-little-curls-because-I'm-going-in-a-different-direction-with-my-music approach didn't sit well with me either. The only part of the video that I did find entertaining was the random Mike Epps cameo and even then he had that "I don't know why I'm here either" look on his face. Regardless, I'm still patiently waiting for the return of the Glenn Lewis that was more concerned about me getting back to my home than taking me back to his.

[waiting for break] Artemis J

Charles Hamilton is Back

Many people don't really know about having pride in a rapper that from your hometown. Being from Harlem, it's about Dipset and Juelz mainly. Charles Hamilton is a very different story. He is actually a dude I met back in highschool when he was still only making a couple of beats and tracks. I leave to college and the dude blows up. After a hit single "Brooklyn Girls" and some life in the limelight, some controversy and negative attention arose. Sonic the Hamilton did what hedgehogs do best, bury themselves underground. It's been almost a year now. Earlier this week it was announced that Charles Hamilton is indeed back. The sounds heard from this debut clip remind me of why people had so much respect for CH. I'm praying for the best for this dude especially since we have history. Welcome back Charles Hamilton.

([Grandmaster Benji])
Harlemz White Knight

Throwback Treasures: Pras "Ghetto Superstar"

I always felt bad for Pras; the same way I felt bad for Beyonce's backup singers...I mean the other 2 members of Destiny's Child. He was talented but could never quite step out from behind Lauryn andWyclef's shadows. His solo debut in '98 actually was a club banger (Ghetto Superstar whose single of the the same title was featured in Bulworth staring Halle Berry and Warren Beatty) and was expected to go far. Then...the new millenInium happened. I thought his career had resurrected in '05 with the release of Win Lose or Draw...wrong again. Personally, I liked "Haven't Found", not enough to buy the ENTIRE album but still... In 2008 he launched a website, www.platinumbrand.com, that according to its mission statement it's "a global provider of video solutions and services. Our channels broadcast interactive music, film and video productions to enlighten and entertain our viewers." Hopefully that works out for him.

.Till the next time my supervisor steps out [cough cough] Artemis J

BLUETUBE: WALE

YOyoyo what's good cyboys and cybergirls it's ya boi KB reporting live from tha HILL... this right here is [i guess] the first OFFICAL BLUETUBE post. Thats when we hook you up with an inside look at the artist we like and maybe give you a little bit more. Today we got D.C. native WALE up on the BLUETUBE. Dude works with a fellow producer of mine, The Best Kept Secret. Here we got Wale talkign about the album Attention: Deficit, the leak, being Nigerian, and some other shyt... you can watch it, i dont wanna ruin it for you.

[click me for goodies related to wale and the new album....]

welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LATER?!?! k?

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

New Video: BANG BANG

YOyoyo what's good cyboys and cybergirls it's ya boi KB reporting live from tha HILL. Today i got that new Melanie Fiona video for that ass. I must make it known that i LOVE HER WITH ALL MY HEART and im alittle saddened that she is not really doing that well here in the states, over seas tho, people love her as much as me. ANYWHOOO these are the visuals for her song BANG BANG which is one of my favorite tracks of her album THE BRIDGE [which is available now in stores, itunes and right here on BVR] entitled BANG BANG!!!

This video is uber sexy in my opinion... check it out and let me know what you think...

"Bang Bang" Video

MELANIE FIONA | MySpace Music Videos

welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LATER?!?! k?

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

The Connect: Rated R

Yoyoyo flybois and cybergirls, it's ya boi KB bringin' you THE CONNECT ...WHAT IS THAT?!? welp that is where we here at BVR hook you up with that free good ish...or maybe you wont like it. who knows. but we promised you free things and have been slacking... so here you go.

This time around we got little miss sunshine, who now is a little darker than before. Rihanna and ROC nation worked hard on putting out this new, edgy, dark, warrior image for the girl mr. graffiti battered and bruised. Im not gonna lie, was never really a fan of Rihanna [yet she was looking damn good in SHUT UP AND DRIVE THO!!!]... but this new her... i think i like. she's grown and artsy, just the way i like my women. she is taking risks and tho i dont agree with all of them, i ain't gonna knock her hustle. Raterd R is a 13 track cinematic ride that makes her sound like she can sing pretty ok... well enough talking, let me hook you up.

Rihanna - Rated R [click me]

Well...i guess i should also show you these dope ass visuals for her lead single Russian Roulette. This is a dope video, but is mos def rated R...



welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LATER?!?! k?

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

Artist Spotlight: Priscilla Renea

Yoyoyo flyboyz and cybergirls, it's ya boi KB bringin' you ARTIST SPOTLIGHT...this time around its my new homegrrl Priscilla Renea. I don't know if you all remember back in the day when a video of some random girl was singing the dictionary was floating around on the tube-of-you? THIS WAS HER!!! She just put her self out all over youtube and made it big now with Capital Records. Now this 20 year old bomb shell is gearing up to release her debut album entitled JUKEBOX. honestly, she can get it. She is currently has an ep out entitled HELLO MY APPLE, which i will hook ya'll up with.

[click the pic to get the ep 'HELLO MY APPLE'...its a rar file tho...]

for more on Priscilla Renea, check out www.priscillareneamusic.com

Welp... that is all for now. BRING YO ASS BACK LATER?!?! k?

deuces.

YA BOI .:KB:.

New Chris Brown

"Crawl"...I know it has NOTHING to do with degrading women...but whenever I hear the title I just automatically assume this was something he forced Rihanna to do. There's so much wrong with this video, though it's an upgrade from "Transform Ya!" I guess he's trying, and that's all that matters, right? But seriously...those glasses have GOT to go. Thanks to him, now I think Urkel is a woman beater.

[cough cough] Artemis J

HOT OR NOT:Kid Sister

You know what fascinates me more than people's obsession with equestrian boots? Two hit wonders. They were those C students that could have EASILY done better if they just applied themselves. Case in point is Kid Sister. This Chicago native was going places back in 08. She had the very modest Kanye West on her debut single "Pro Nails", she was a signed artist (Downtown Records), and she was nominated for BET's Best Female Hip Hop Artist (granted that's probably not something to toot your own horn about but still it's something to hum to). All of this and BAM...she disappears. But not for long. She is back with a new look, a debut album, and a video to her debut single, "Right Hand Hi." It seems as though she might just make it.

Then I saw her video...ehhhhhhhh.

Well in all fairness I'm going to let ya'll decide if 2010 will be this sister's year or if she still needs time to grow up.

Ultraviolet drops this Tuesday, though I have a strange feeling that it's going to get pushed to a later date...

[cough cough] Artemis J

Jim Jones Redeems Himself On New Collabo

What's good my happenin' folks? So I have been having issues with Jim Jones. I want to like him but it's hard since I'm a fan of hygiene. And then he comes out of no where and slaps me in the face with some real hip hop. Here's the new video to "Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" featuring him and Mos Def. It's going to be on the upcoming collaboration album Blakroc from the Ohio based rock duo The Black Keys which drops November 27th. What's REAL surprising is the fact that Dame Dash is funding all of this. I would have expected Hov to have been the mastermind behind this. Oh well...till the next all nighter.

[cough cough] Artemis J

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Good bye social life and hello to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It is the sequel to one of the best FPS of all time. Below is the launch trailer for the game. How is it relevant to Blue Vinyl? It has Eminem in the background. Duh.



See you on the battlefield.

Grandmaster Benji's Gamertag: Harlemz Elite

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Throwback Treasures: Jonell "Round and Round Rmx"

Nothing grinds my gears more than a one-hit wonder who should have at least had been a two-hit wonder. Perfect example is Jonell. She came on the scene in 2001 with "Round & Round" but it was the remix featuring Method Man that ended up on the How High soundtrack that was the commercial success. I really don't know what happened to her. It seems as though she's fallen off the face of the earth. Crossing my fingers that 2010 brings a comeback album for this woman or at least a spot on a mixtape featuring Drake. SOMETHING. ANYTHING. Till next time.

FYI: She's from the Natti (Cincinnati) so I know Kate loves her.

[cough cough] Artemis J