I'm goin to start and end this weeks 4Ts with videos from Moola Gang!! If you don't know, Moola Gang is movin MAJOR in the Pittsburgh area, and for good reason!! Also have a track from LDJ out of Nanuet, NY and a nice little slow jam from Cole out of Miami, Florida!
After seeing so many videos of young kids spitting over Wacka Flocka or Nicki Minaj songs, dancing like Ciara to her single 'Ride' or just dancing like they're grown at family BBQs, its nice to see this positivity!
6 year old, singer/rapper, Geonna 'Chi Chi' Monet, sings about being in school and loving it!
Its nice to see that WorldStarHipHop can show positive children which in turn shows that there are still good parents out there. Its sad that shortly after this video was posted, a video of a woman (I don't know if its the mother) shaking her booty to "She Got a Dunk," in front of two young children! SO SAD!
Last night was supposed to mark the end Hot97s Funk Flex Birthday events. Lucky Strike in the Palisades Mall, West Nyack, New York, should have been a ZOOVIE last night!
I woke up this morning and thought about my night and a lot came to light! I was disappointed to say the least but I don't know if it was due to the people of Rockland or the lack of appearance by Fab!
If you live in Rockland then you know everyone is always complaining about how there is nothing to do and its never jumping. We are making moves and coming up slowly but surely, but really after last night, I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see any big name appearances for a while.
Let's see, almost every appearance at NV Lounge in Suffern, ended with cops breaking up fights, and although last night did not end in that fashion, it didn't have the turnout I would have thought.
Now those making he appearance get paid so, in a way, they could care less, but the more sour appearances, the quicker there will be no more!
Flex did his thing!!
Had a chance to sit down with him and talk for a little bit, he is definitely a cool dude.
Talked past appearances and what's poppin in Rockland.
Fab came in with a niice little entourage and a few security, who yelled at me like I was some crazed fan! I understand his doing his job and I guess he expected me to jump on Fab as he walked passed me but umm, yeaa I don't do that!!
But anyway.... Fab walked in and went straight up to the DJ booth and posted behind Flex.
He grabbed the Mic and spit of Lights Out, here is a little video:
Fab then went and sat at a table, got bottles and took a few pictures with some fans. Bottles were done, he was out!
It was a good look for Rockland but I wish there was a bigger turnout!
As expected some of the best from the ROCK were out there...
Shouts to:
MBC
RMG
A-Team
RydeOut
TRENDSETTERS
anyone I forgot SORRY!!
BIG SHOUTS TO FUNK FLEX AND FAB FOR COMING THROUGH!
Kanye is DEFINITELY coming hard with his new tracks!!
The 6 min track, "Monster" ft Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross and Bon Iver, brings a great team to the mic.
Kanye has decided to drop a new song every Friday until Christmas, G.O.O.D Music Fridays! This is the second released track, the first being "Power," off the 5 song EP from 'Ye and Jay-Z, Watch The Throne.
Here it is:
Absolutely LOVE this beat!!
OK Rick Ross is only on this track for 10 secs!
"Bitch, I'm a monster, no good blood sucker, fat mthrfckr, now look who's in trouble..."
"Ain't nobody cold as this... triple double, no assists"
"Have you ever had sex with a Pharaoh? eehhh I put the pussy in a Sarcophagus. Now she claiming that I bruised her esophagus. Head of the class and she just wanna swallow shit"
Real Talk, I love the beginning of Jay's verse, think he started off hard!
"Murdah, murdah in black convertibles, I, kill the block, I murdah the avenues, I rape and pillage ya village women and children. Everybody wanna know what my achilles heel is, LOVE, I don't get enough of it, all I get are these Vampires and blood suckers. All I see is these mthrfkrs I made millionares, milline about, spillin they feelings in the air. All I see is these fake fcks, with no fangs, tryin to draw blood..."
"Yea I'm in that Tonka, color of Willy Wonka, you could be the King but watch the Queen conquer."
"If I'm fake I didn't notice cause my ain't"
"Pink wig, thick ass, give em whip lash. I think big, get cash, make em blink fast."
If you have been reading RTWK then you know I've been a Nicki supporter since way before YM but I really can't stand the way she spits on this song! All her up and down and accents are getting old to me! Now, with that said, she definitely KILLED this verse! The more I listen to it the more I feel like she has to do her thing to emphasize certain bars and what not, but its still annoying!! Definitely one of the hottest verses off this track though regardless.
I have had Hip Hop Savior on RTWK before for the 4Ts on Tuesdays but I wanted to shed more light on her for you guys that are looking for more.
She brings power, crazy word play and of course she is doin her thing for the ladies!
College educated, she's book and street smart, which makes her a MAJOR threat.
2 time Apollo Theater Winner! Fight Klub Winner!
Underground Music Awards BEST FEMALE RAPPER '03!
Featured on BETs The Deal, Shade 45, Hot 97 and G-Unit Radio!
I like Quintescence style because its different then other females out right now!
She takes me back to the 90s, when I feel in love with Hip Hop.
Back to when the music was heart felt and real.
Here is a video telling you a little more about Quintecence:
Although she has won many a battle and awards, they were all wins against other females.
She wants men to step up and challenge her, which I love!
Its like boxing, men never want to go head to head with a female! They always say something stupid like "I was raised never to hit a woman" or "I can't fight a girl" but in all honesty, they are just scared to get that L at the hands, or in this case, the words, of a female.
I'm goin to hit you with a few videos and call it a day! She speaks for herself!
Single "I Look Good" on iTunes RIGHT NOW!
She has 3 mixtapes up on Datpiff, 1 from each of the last three years!
OK, we all know I really liked the AF1/Foamposites but I absolutely HATE these!
Set to be released Holiday 2010 - November
Air Jordan 6s
White/Blue - Varsity Red
White Tumbled leather base
Smooth leather toe and side panel
Blue/Grey/Varsity Blue on the Heel, lining, midsole and tongue
We have seen the 6s in a few colorways this year, why not add another one??
These are said to be released either Holiday 2010 or Spring 2011
Air Jordan 9s
Charcoal
Nubuck Upper
Black near the laces
Grey at the mudguard
Black glossy midsole
Black outsole with Red Jumpman
Sports Red on the branding, liner,tongue and 23 logo
Set to release next month but some are up on Ebay for bid now!!
Air Jordan 1s
"Banned"
If you know anything about Jordan then you know there were a few pairs of KICKS he got in trouble for wearing and of course was fined by the league every time they hit the court.
It is only right for a shoe to be released as an ode to these events!
The "Banned" AJ1s are being released with 'X' over the Air Jordan wings on the ankle
As usual, I have a track from my boy Chi! In case you couldn't tell, my dude is on his grind HEAVY!
So here it is, Chi's BMF Freestyle - Rockland Edition
"I'm talkin money you don't comprehend my language nigga, ain't about Ben Franks, vanish nigga"
I really hope everyone is listening to all of Chi's music every week because my dude is serious!
IF YOU HAVEN'T LISTENED TO CHI YET, STEP YOUR GAME UP!
I honestly don't know of anyone else in Rockland making moves and putting in serious,
noticeable work like this cat!!
Shouts to RydeOut and RMG!
#LOVE845
Next I have a track from another one of my boys, Ace Cito, from TSM Records!
With the school year upon us, I had to post this track today!
Ace Cito - College Girl
Cito is very talented and without a doubt puts on for Brooklyn!
There is more to come, including his mixtape, Cito's Way, dropping SOON!
Here is another track out of the TSM Records camp.
Mattik, out of Baltimore, Maryland, has some of the craziest wordplay I have ever heard!
Mattik - Different Direction
I can say that this isn't my favorite track from Mattik but I have a spot in my heart for all of his work!
His mixtape, Book of Matthew, is also set to release VERY SOON!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST, HAD TO PUT ON FOR MY LADIES REAL QUICK!
On one of my first 4Ts I had a video from a female by the name of Quintescence freestylin, well today I was movin through Twiturm and came across a new track from her and had to post it!
This Follower of the Week piece is going to be a little different than the rest but its just because I have more to come and I don't want to spoil it!
Growing up in a house where music from artists like Sade, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder were most prevalent, its only fitting that this Plainfield, NJ native is comfortable in the booth.
He quickly came to realize that his place in life was behind the mic. He began writing at the young age of 9 and I can say I'm glad he hasn't put down the pen. Now, just shy of 22 years old, Cas is writing some of the best bars I have heard in a long time!
I was looking for tracks to post for the 4Ts and a member of his team, FoQus Music Ent sent me a link to his video on YouTube and within seconds I was stuck!
His last mixtape 'Just Listen' has been on constant rotation in my car for a week! The thing I like the most about Cas is his versatility. PLEASE do yourself a favor and download the mixtape.
The World Basketball Festival honestly made me remember why and how much I love basketball!
I remember watching every single game when I was younger! You hit Middle School and things change and although I always tracked my team I can say I didn't watch as much. Even worse, in High School, I even tracked them less but always wish them well! When I went away to college I got back into the game but on the College level ( LETS GO MOUNTAINEERS!!).
Watching the Hall of Fame Ceremony last week, brought me back to when I was younger and all I wanted to do was watch Scottie and Jordan, Magic, Bird, Malone, Barkley and so on.
Seeing the Highlights of Scottie and my Chicago Bulls, brought me back to when I was like like 11-12 and went to see them play in Jersey against the Nets! It made me remember why I love not only the Bulls of the early 90s but the Bulls of today!! I always have been and always will be a Bulls fan!
Here is video of Scottie Pippen's speech at the Hall of Fame Ceremony:
The shoe that started as a runner some 20 years ago, still holds a place in the heart of Nike fans. Nike teamed up with Foot Locker to bring the lifestyle icon shoe come together with some of the worlds sport,music and fashion icons.
As of right now they are NOT available in the US and no say on if/when they will be!
Now that the Air Jordan XII "Olympic" For the Love of the Game, have been released, here is a review video!
Wale and Greg Street UPDATE!
A few weeks ago, I told you about the deal Greg Street made with Wale, for him to get a pair the Paris Dunks from Street's collection! Wale has until the 25th to get @DJGregStreet to 100k followers. Well, with just 6 days left, it doesn't look like Wale will be rocking the $3000 Paris Dunks any day soon. Greg Street is still at 33k followers!
Bin 23 Air Jordan 13
1,734 Pairs will release SATURDAY!
August 21st @ House of Hoops
(Other retailers as well FIND THESE BEFORE THEY'RE GONE!)
Every woman gets to this point in a relationship but I'm not gonna sit here and act like men don't feel the same at times! Good track Keri! Interested to see what the treatment will be for the video!
T.I. sat down with RapUp to discuss his album delay:
He's doing A LOT right now!! Have to respect his grind!!
T.I. is looking to do more than just be in the Rap game. He's ready to get away from the day to day BS of the Rap game and enter the world of $20million a movie.
Ok, we all know T.I. isn't going to make $20mil right away off a movie, thats where Will is at. I actually think he is a good actor so maybe in time $20mil will come his way! I like the idea! Let's see how it works out for him!
I usually send out a Tweet every Tuesday morning telling artists to send me tracks for a possible spot on 4Ts and today was no different. Well, maybe a little bit!
I got this track today from a member of FoQus Music Ent. in NJ and FELL IN LOVE!!
If this is the kind of music, especially LYRICALLY, that is on the come up, I am excited!
Casper G - Just Listen
(The Intro to his mixtape)
Casper G - Maybe Love
I will definitely have more from Casper G in the future so keep it locked!
Ok, so I am starting to think this cat will be on 4Ts EVERY week but I am fine with that!!
I may have posted this video already, at some point, not on 4Ts
though but its a BANGER so WHO CARES!
Chi - Air it Out
(recently posted on VladTV)
The last track for today is from another artist who has been on RTWK
a few times before, both 4Ts and Follower of the Week!
