D Block, Dipset, and it's more like Yes Twist

I tried to get tickets today to see the Plug awards, but they were sold out on ticketmaster. I heard they were still selling on craiglist, but at that point I was already figuring I was going to be able to make it. It's too bad too, cuz it would have been insane to see Patton Oswalt, Dizzee Rascal, and Nick Cave on the same stage.

insane!

Thankfully, there has still been a bright spot in my life tonight.


The collaboration we've all been waiting for! Allright, so maybe That makes me sound a bit sarcastic, but in all seriousness this track is pretty cool and I'm still psyched for the Sheek solo album.

"D-Block / Dipset" feat. Jim Jones, Styles P, Hell Rell and Jadakiss by Sheek Louch

Also!

I'm pretty excited about the upcoming Notwist album, especially after hearing this track off of it.

"Good Lies" by the Notwist

that's all. peace.

I Went Bonkers in Yonkers

Right now, I am all about "Good Love" by Sheek Louch, from his upcoming album Silverback Gorilla. I've actually been meaning to write about it for a while now. I've been a fan of the D-Block boys since the Lox, but I have to admit I always thought Sheek was overshadowed by Styles P and Jadakiss. This song has totally changed my mind. I wouldn't say he's my new favorite, but he's definitely come up in terms of my admiration. Aside from being impressed with Sheek's performance, the production on this song is untouchable. Maybe I'm just a sucker for soul beats (I am), but I think it's nice to hear Sheek rapping over something a little more interesting than the standard 808 claps.

I'm a little surprised this song hit the radio when it did. The soulful hooks, the bubbly instrumentation, even the lyrical content, this has all the makings of a summer jam. Plus, it's one of those instances where the clean version is just as enjoyable as the dirty version, so listen to it while you're driving your Grandma around Florida. Hopefully when the album drops in March, the warm weather will have kicked in and this song can enjoy a little success. This is a track that deserves it.

"Good Love" (Clean) by Sheek Louch

"Good Love" (Dirty) by Sheek Louch

b-b-b-bonus!

"Blow Your Mind"Remix feat. Swizzy, Sheek Louch, and Styles P by Jadakiss

Sour Diez

For whatever reason, I can't stop listening to this song. Maybe it's because it brings back memories of my fondness for that lemon lime dank. Maybe it's because you could have a dime in the coin purse of your jeans and as soon as you pulled your pocket open a little, the whole room smelled like someone was burning already. Maybe it's those little yellow hairs on the plush fluffy green goodness. Maybe it's because of this production. I know it's not because of N.O.R.E. or Dame Grease's sub sub par rhyming. Maybe it's Styles. Whatever the reason, I can't stop listening to this song.

"Sour Diesel" feat. N.O.R.E. & Styles P by Dame Grease

It Makes Me Smile

I just got home from the bar and I sat down to read some blogs. One of the first things I saw was this Trae track featuring Styles P and Jadakiss (westchester? what?) and in my un-sober state I thought it was a Lily Allen cover, just for a minute. Then I realized how absurd that idea is. Absolutely fucking absurd.

"Smile" feat. Jadakiss & Styles P by Trae

"Smile" by Lily Allen

914! Styles P

This video is nothing special, except for Styles P's backup dancers in the beginning.

Is it just me or is it kind of silly to say your flow is like crack when you're standing in front of Haring's "Crack is Wack"?

9-1-4

Clearly Pete Rock reads Cigar Box Guitars, because shortly after I criticized him here for fronting on the "bestchester" as it's so referred, he drops this tune,

"914" feat. Styles P and Sheek Louch by Pete Rock

I mean, he's shouting out Mount Vernon and Yonkers here, not my suburban ass, but I go to work in Mt. Vernon, so I'm gonna claim some shred of cred. The track streams in Real Audio, which I'm not a fan of. If I can find an mp3 of it, it'll go up ASAP.