There’s something a little Lebowskian about the style of this video (“no Donny, these men are nihilists…there’s nothing to be afraid of”) so it’s quirky, but I dig it. Hudson is a really dope writer to me.
Ever told some white lies to get close to someone? Be careful…
Honestly, this video is a little bit of a hot mess. Hype’s shots just seem so boring these days, the performances aren’t anything special, and the clips from LeBron’s movie just make it all look odd. Definitely would have been better served to not appear on the soundtrack and perhaps have a little more creativity with the scenes. With my day job involving music videos, I see 10 cooler clips than this a day…which is pretty sad when you think about all the major players that were involved with this project.
That said:
“she insists she got more class…WE KNOW“
is one of the hardest lines of the year. Drizzy!
Sound Session listeners have probably noticed that the past few playlists have been filled with cuts off Hadee’s insanely dope 808’s & Hadee: Chopped Not Screwed remix project and I still think too many people are sleeping on it. Peep the interview above to hear Rashid talk all about the project with Fake Shore Drive and download the tape asap right here.
I’m telling y’all: one of the best releases of the year, easily.
Pretty good interview if you’re looking to kill some time. Bill’s a bit of a hip-hop head (no pun), but Jay’s laugh kinda reminds me of Kobe’s these days…seems so contrived. Shrug.
Swiped from IllRoots.
So dope. This is how you make a classic record.
Shout to HipHopOfficial for putting together a great piece.
The video doesn’t do much for me (not really into girls looking like Destro), but the track is dope. Well, the track is cool…and the verses from Drizzy and ‘Ye are fire. Anyone who drops an “alt-tab” reference automatically wins, and Kanye’s verse is pretty much spot on. “Even [his] superficial raps are super official.” Not sure what’s up with the beat change during his verse for the video, but it’s cool.
And just to show you how far we’ve come in less than a decade of widespread technological assisted hook ups, I present Next’s classically bad computer-related sex track, “Cybersex”:
That’s right ladies…he wants your PC…to sit on his laptop. “Oh technology, wow”…not one of RL’s finer moments.
I’ve been meaning to post this tape up for a minute, but better late than never. For those of you who have been following me since my Beats, Rhymes, and Life mixtape series from back in the day, you might remember a track called “Watchin’ My Moves” from a crew called Chapter 13. Though they’ve since moved on to solo projects, I’ve been a fan of Rashid Hadee and Young Valentine ever since I first heard their ish. Shout to all the Neblina folks from those days…
These days, Hadee is easily one of the illest (and most slept on) MC’s/producers in the game. Inspired by Kanye’s 808’s & Heartbreaks, he chopped up Kanye’s tracks and spit flames over each joint. I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone ‘remix’ a project by chopping up every song and rapping over the whole thing…at least not this well. Download this immediately, especially if you liked Kanye’s original work.
Honest Management presents the latest mixtape opus by the incomparable Rashid Hadee entitled Chopped Not Screwed Vol.1: 808’s & Hadee. Known as the go to producer of Chicago when you want that good ole soulful boom bap, Rashid Hadee has decided to pay homage to the home team on the first installment of his Chopped Not Screwed mixtape series. With lyricism that has garnered as much love and respect as his production Rashid Hadee shares with you his interpretation of an album he simply feels is honest (no pun intended). If you wonder why he chose 808’s to “chop not screw†instead of one of the more openly loved releases from Kanye’s college themed trilogy, Hadee will simply tell you “because 808’s & Heartbreak is pure genius!†Most would believe he’s on an obvious hometown bias trip but the commonalities of both artists are evident as well as the struggle so as a producer/rapper Hadee feels he relates to as well as understands the mind of Mr. West. Chopped Not Screwed keeps the features to a minimum, sharing mic time with a couple of members from his Chapter 13 crew (Augustine & Melatone), Decay of The Molemen and Chicago veterans Pugs Atomz and The Primeridian. Rashid Hadee has produced entire projects for internationally respected pioneering Chicago acts Abstract Mindstate, Thaione Davis and the aforementioned Pugs Atomz as well as his own debut Neblina Records release entitled Dedication but Chopped Not Screwed Vol.1: 808’s & Hadee is about the artistic expression of the producer and the rapper. For more on Rashid Hadee, visit: www.myspace.com/rashidhadee.
Download here.
When we caught up with DJ A-Trak this past weekend, we talked about how this track came together, since it’s kind of an interesting story. It’s not every day that a joint originates as a fun mixtape track, only to turn into an official single (and a follow up to a smash record) just a few months later. I bet Lady GaGa is enjoying any $$ she makes off this…
Cudi will be at our Summer Jam this weekend, so if you have any questions you’d like us to ask him, email me – DJHyphen@gmail.com
As much as I like interviewing my favorite MC’s (most of which are dudes), it’s always a much appreciated change of pace when we bring a talented female into the Sound Session studio. A while back, the lovely Melanie Fiona came through to chop it up with us and play some records from her upcoming album, The Bridge.
While the album’s release has been delayed until August here in the States, peep the interview to hear her discuss the motivation behind the music, why it’s universal to everyone, and how she’s hoping it helps kill off ringtone singles. She also talked about her Canadian/West Indian background, the process of crossing over to America’s music industry by signing with Steve Rifkind’s SRC label, touring with Kanye West, and more.
You can watch the interview above or download the audio below.
Melanie Fiona on Sound Session – http://www.mediafire.com/?2m4glq2znej
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/62326399c6288270/)
Be on the lookout for The Bridge dropping soon…y’all haven’t heard anything yet, trust me.
Yes, I’m a ‘Ye stan, but I really do dig damn near everything Kanye is involved in. This track with Mr. Hudson was recorded during the autotune phase, which he seems to be pretty much done with…probably half on his own volition and the other half thanks to Jay. Either way, it came out pretty dope and the video has a really ill star effect that I haven’t seen before. Plus, it’s catchy…
And I feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel like takin’ off