Yoyoyo it's ya boi KB reporting live from THE HILL!!! thats right BVR is back in action. PARTAAAY!! jk...or not. we are coming back and coming back hard in every aspect of everything. so because of that i wanna hit ya'll off with the new Mary J Blige/ Drake colabo called 'THE ONE'. now i hated this song when i first heard it, but some how it makes sense here at hamilton... how the hell did that happen. so... here, check out the visuals for this song, and then let us know if this is a hot mess or just plain hot...
YOyoyo whats good cyborgs and cybergirls. Ya boi KB reporting live from and undisclosed location here to tell you that the moment of truth is almost among us. J-muthaf*ckin-K. but seriously, after what has been just about a year, i [SIMILE] am releasing the follow up to the 2008 project BLACK TUESDAY entitled THINGS LEFT UNSAID. it is an exploration into the mind of ya boi KB, a place very Few people get to travel to. Honestly, if u have ever met me you would know i am a man of very few words. well this project here is all the things i never cared to say aloud. Exclusively produced by myself and Baldwin Tang of The DownBeat Keys, THINGS LEFT UNSAID is a very intimate head bangger. It has an early 90's feel with splashed of futuristic production. i am joined by the likes of ATM, EK, MAGNIFICENT LORENZO, FLOW, and XV on this creative effort. the only catch is i am only releasing 25 copies. thats right. THIS IS LIMITED EDITION BABY. but don't worry, if u follow BVR [blue vinyl radio], then i got you. hit me up via facebook or aim and i can set u aside a copy [maybe even for free]. THINGS LEFT UNSAID will be available Aug 18 for $5. Make sure you cop this joint right here. i promise there is something on it for everyone. welp that is all for me right now. this is ya boi KB...over and outtie.
I'm sure ya'll know SLAUGHTERHOUSE, and if not watch the visuals provided for their first single 'THE ONE'
You likes? Good. Here's another album review for that ass...
The highly anticipated debut of rap supergroup Slaughterhouse may have gained too many expectations for the album to provide (at least for me). Overall, the album just seems to be a mixtape gone right without a host. While it is refreshing to hear each artist drop a verse on every song, it's hard for four distinguished MC's with lackluster careers to believe that this is the right step in terms of the aforementioned resume. The lack of chemistry allows the listener to be thankful that there are only 12 songs to listen to consecutively but fans should be happy that the album doesn't come off as a competition of "who's the best lyricist." A decent addition to each rapper's stat sheet but an unfortunate product for those who had high hopes for this being a potential turnaround piece of music in hip-hop.
Individual Track Review:
1. Sound Off- The “Slaughterhouse” conglomerate set things off well enough by “sounding off” in the roll call fashion of a lyrical exhibition. All four MC’s give verses that grow increasingly fast in speed as they give descriptions of their rolls in the group. A decent way to start things off and give people who haven’t heard these guys a chance to hear what they provide.
2. Lyrical Murderers (ft. Kay Young)- The lyrical quartet takes a laid back approach on this joint. Giving descriptions as to how they “murder” tracks, the four lyricists seem to lack chemistry in the midst of a hook that just doesn’t grab attention. Decent lines from everyone but not a standout track in all.
3. Microphone- Slaughterhouse goes hard on this one (with each verse getting more vicious, possibly intentionally). Providing straight lyricism is what they came here to do and they do not disappoint on this one. Definitely something to present in terms of what they were going for but yet another passable joint (no pun intended).
4. Not Tonight- The self-titled debut finally offers its first standout track with this upbeat display of raw energy. Each MC takes his turn to give you a reason as to why he can place hip-hop on his back and bring it back to the days when “niggas was rockin’ the mic.” Slaughterhouse doesn’t disappoint on this one.
5. The One (ft. The New Royales)- The lead single of the album provides one of the catchiest hooks I’ve heard in a while. The MC’s don’t fade from the mind easily either with lines like, “I’m the one who always cause an affair/So every time your bitch burps, you smell my balls in the air/Yeah…” Check out the video to get a glimpse of the rock star mentality they were aiming for.
7. Cuckoo- Apparently Slaughterhouse’s rhymes are so crazy, “they don’t need a hook for this one.” While the lines do come off as entertaining, the track as a whole comes off as a standout mixtape joint and the instrumental only forces you to give praise to the MC’s for staying on beat to something so sloppy.
9. Onslaught 2 (ft. Fatman Scoop)- Although the beat and rhymes provide a great addition to the tracklist, one can’t help but wonder where the hook is at or why Fatman Scoop is attempting to make an appearance by merely ad-libbbing behind every other line that is dropped. Fortunately, the energy that makes its way throughout the entire selection makes up for any mistakes that are made.
11. Salute (ft. Pharoahe Moonch)- Slaughterhouse attempts to give you reasons as to why you should salute them as lyricists and as street credible individuals. Unfortunately you would only do so half-heartedly as the beat is too soulful and the hook too dry to make this worth playing back. While the rhymes are decent as always (they are going for the lyrical approach), the lack of presence makes it hard for listeners to distinguish the artists at times even as the quartet lacks chemistry.
12. Pray (It’s A Shame)- The album takes an unexpectedly vulnerable turn as the MC’s share tales of growing up and living with hardships. While the rhymes come off as lighter (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing in the sense of balance), the track gives a thematic touch to an album that has come off as one without cohesion.
13. Cut You Loose- Possibly the best track on the album, Slaughterhouse goes hard lyrically and takes a thematic approach to discussing the current state of Hip-Hop music. Talking about rap in a metaphorical light, Hip-Hop is seen as a girl the MC’s just have to “cut loose.” The instrumental provides a nice touch to the energy and each artist gives a good portrayal of his love for rap music. And if anyone had any doubts about the Joe Budden/Method Man beef, no need to worry as Joey tells Method Man he can “have that bitch” (i.e. the current state of Hip-Hop) after describing it as a chick who’s been tricking… ouch.
14. Raindrops (ft. Novel)- Slaughterhouse sheds an even more vulnerable light on their experiences as they give share more stories about the difficulties of growing up in their lives. While this track is easy to separate from “Pray (It’s A Shame), it unfortunately doesn’t add that much of a new element to what is being discussed with the exception of the hook and instrumental.
15. Killas- Not a great way to end an album that came in with so much potential. The quartet describes its “killa” mentality but don’t seem too convincing on a beat that isn’t given enough justice. And while they are trying to bring rap back to its heyday, someone forgot to give them the memo on not throwing the most hood-sounding chick you can find on the hook anymore (if what was the chorus can be called a chorus).
Overall Rating: 2.5/5
If Slaughterhouse or anyone thinks they can bring rap to what it used to be just by dropping verses left and right, they're dead wrong. I don't know if people forgot but a lot artists were good lyricists and sold millions not too long ago because they were marketable. Without a second single (which I don't expect from this album), something that is profitable, and lyricism to back up the commerical success, you can expect to hear what you hearing on the radio and seeing what you see on TV for a long time... or until people get tired of it.
Hey cyberworld... it's Trace-Y here with a new post. i typically try and avoid being a complete post whore with back-to-back posts but... this was such a severe case of WTF i had to hit up the blog within 5 minutes of watching this video. [shout out to my friend Thompson for showing me this]
Where do i start? Ok this video takes "glorifying the ghetto" to a whole 'nother level. it's one thing to be proud of where you come from... but why do i feel like Bill O'Reilly directed this music video... it's THAT ignorantly stereotypical. Why is someone's granny smokin out of a crack pipe in the 1st 30 seconds of the video??! Who's slut-tastic 15 yr old daughter thought it would be hot to shake her ass in probably the most dirtiest video every created. She's humping the ground... someone was probably shot on that ground. And why was there actually a shout out to "bologna meat?" The icing on the cake is the overload of newport cigarrette posters everywhere. you know black people sho do love them some newports...
This video makes me... sad. The worst part. Youtube users have given this video 4 1/2 stars. i guess EVERYONE is smoking crack.
it's either the definition of ignorance, or the best piece of satire i've ever seen in my life.
XV, the self proclaimed "23 year old, cold, square dude from Kansas" has been quietly making a huge mark on the underground hip hop world for quite some time.
Late last night, XV released his LONG awaited mixtape "Everybody's Nobody," after months of single leaks, radio debuts, and twitter updates surrounding the project. As of this moment, the mixtape has been downloaded 3695 times... and this is after he released his mixtape at 9pm ...damn...
Well some of us at Blue Vinyl Radio have been listening to XV for quite some time, and think you should give his tape a listen. Not only am i going to post up the link to his FREE MIXTAPE, but I'm providing ya'll with a Blue Vinyl style song-by-song album review.
i know ya'll don't like to read -_-' so let me take care of the links first CLICK HERE to download Everybody's Nobody CLICK HERE to go to XV's Myspace to download his other 5 million songs FOR FREE.
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XV - Everybody's Nobody [review] _____________________
Everybody’s Nobody -This track dropped a few months ago. I wouldn't have expected XV to start the album with any other song. First of all... it's the title track. But more importantly it introduces who XV is the rap world. More importantly, it's a good song.
Awesome -This is probably one of my least favorite tracks off the mixtape. There's nothing really wrong with it, i love the piano in the background, the song just doesn't capture me though.
vizzy vizzy vizzy - i heard this track a while back with a different beat, so i’m glad it as refreshed with something different. Vizzy gets extra points for using the word “agoraphobic” on a track.
A.D.D - reminiscent of XV’s “i am (somebody)” from "Forty Days/Nights." The song is really upbeat [obviously, it’s called A.D.D], instant mood picker-upper. The beat has a 80’s-90’s alternative/retro feel about it, can’t really explain, but I like it.
Come back down - only XV would reference sponge bob squarepants and fresh prince of Bel-Air in the SAME SONG, all with a sweet sounding dame on the hook.
Gobstopper - Hype beat. Chocolate Factory allusion to please my inner childhood. Sweet audio clip at the end from the classic movie? Wiz Khalifa on the track? Yes!
Mirror’s Edge - Us @ Blue Vinyl AND Hot 97 released this track earlier, so chances are if you’re reading this you already love it. Anyone who remotely knows anything about the gamer world is sure to appreciate the title and concept and I’m sure hundreds of XV fans will appreciate the song for its EA reference. ALL of his fans will appreciate the laid back feel of this track.
Blinded - same feel as mirrors edge, with added effects & a Harlem’s Cash feature
Used To - Cute storytelling on XVs part to nicely compliment Ne-Yo's vocals.
Live vs Livin -I'm a Big Sean fan, so i was happy to hear XV put a track featuring him on this tape.
Now Look - It gets tiring staying up listening to an entire mixtape to review it for the next morning, but this beat actually pulled me in. Really catchy on first listen, automatic fav.
Fall Out The Sky - Very Chill
Me, you - another bangin beat. You can imagine how pleased i was to hear a remixed version of XVs Uptown Freestyle. I’m pretty sure when everyone in the hip hop world heard it they wished it was longer... now it’s the longest song on the tape. sweet.
The Rabbit Hole - i have a thing for audio clips in songs, so of course i loved the luminous sounding snippit in the beginning of the song, followed by the macabre piano. [Sidenote: i’m from Houston, Texas, so i like to keep count of the random Texas mentions on XVs songs. It's a lot... i'm just sayin...]
ending credits [interlude]
Undeniable - XV always fuses hip hop with alternative rock music and i always love that about his music. Plus, the piano sure do sound pretty.
Bad News - am i the only person who finds it interesting that this isn’t my first time hearing someone use an 808 beat for the song on the mixtape that vents about the industry? or maybe that was just this mixtape and UKNOWBIGSEAN.
In Due Time - Anyone can appreciate the soulful sample XV used for this song. It seems like the appropriate ending song for this tape, lookin ahead at the future of his career. we’re all waiting for the day XV makes it big... in due time i suppose...
Overall? pretty good mixtape. You know Houston's big so i'll definitely be jamming to this as i drive around the city.
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