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

([Grandmaster Benji])
Harlemz White Knight

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

New Lupe Mixtape? [*Update: YES*]

Now... i know most of the world isn't as big Lupe fans as some of us here at BVR... but that's not my problem...

anywho, on Lupe's Twitter he alluded to the fact that he's coming out with a new mixtape. i wish i had enough energy to follow him on twitter and keep up on the status of this... well... i guess i can try and keep you guys posted.

**UPDATE!**
So, not only has this been definitely confirmed, but after a recent live performance, Lupe announces after a freestyle that he'll drop a new mixtape, Fahrenheit 1/15 Part VI on November 25th. So... stay tuned for The Connect right here on Blue Vinyl!

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

New Rihanna: Wait Your Turn

The wait is over? No, it's not. This makes strike 2 Robyn.

Rihanna - Wait Your Turn(official music video) from FamousENT on Vimeo.

[cough cough] Artemis J

Making Noise With Noisettes

Hey all you annoying healthy people. So I've been living on the net even more now that I'm on Death Row. Here's the latest video from the indie rock band Noisettes. The engelic voice you hear is brought to you by Shingai Shoniwa who is of both British and Zimbabwean decent. Diva not only sings but plays the bass and rocks the best natural I've ever seen. Here is the video to "Every Now And Then" probably my FAVORITE love song of 2009. It's off of their sophomore album Wild Young Hearts which is out so go and COP!

[COUGH COUGH] Artemis J

Fafi x adidas Originals 2009 Fall/Winter Footwear Collection

Check this out... i almost have the urge to grab some all white shoes & clothes and just draw on them, then i can pretend i have these...



Collection designed by French artist Fafi, here are my favs:

My birthday is coming up guys.... JUST SAYIN...

k thnx

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

New Music: Wale 'Beautiful Bliss'

YOyoyo YA BOI KB IS BIZZACK... bringing you some new music. I got for you that dude that ATM cant get enough of... that's right...it's WALE!... that Attention Deficit has songs leaking left and right, and the one that fell into my hands features my homegirl and future lover MELANIE FIONA!!! so im AMPED!!! [and also JCole ]

[click the pick for the link]

WELP... thats all i got. DEUCES

YA BOI .:KB:.