Dr. Hip Hop Presents the Top Ten Albums of the Yr

December 8th, 2009 | By Isis

9. Eminem- Relapse

Notable Production: Dr. Dre and Eminem

Guest Stars: Dr. Dre and 50 Cent

Why it is Number 9: For nearly 5 years we’ve gone without an Eminem album, but in 2009 Detroit’s golden boy returned with straight crack (no pun) with Relapse. Playing on his own issues with illegal drugs, Em takes us back into the twisted world within his mind. And this entire trip is given a soundtrack by Dr. Dre, who is in rare form on this album. The sound throughout Relapse, with a few exceptions, is dark, haunting, and sometimes crazy. But that’s fine, because Em wants to show us a world where drug use, molestation, and over the top violence are totally acceptable. We can’t really get to into the album without at first addressing Em’s flow, which is one of (if not the) best flows in hip-hop. Really the reason why the subject matter on this album doesn’t just make you want to hurl your cd or hard-drive is because Em’s flow convinces you that its okay. The other half of the equation is Em’s lyrics. In an era where people actually try and divide a lyricist from an emcee, Eminem continues to show us that lyrics are the key component of hip-hop. This however does hurt Em as well. Since people already have certain expectations from him, when he does not meet them, people automatically call it wack. This happened on Relapse, since at times Em seems to be too over the top when listeners just want to hear some things that are more tame. We can see this on tracks like “Bagpipes from Baghdad”, which isn’t a bad track but its slightly incoherent at times. When Em really wants to drive home a message, like on “Beautiful”, you find that he is one of the best to ever do this. Bringing up memories of Tupac, Em gives us a true glimpse into his psyche. Overall, this album could have taken the top spot on this list if Eminem took things somewhat more seriously at times. This is far from a bad product, its just its lacking that punch we were all anticipating this year.

Notable Tracks: Beautiful, Medicine Ball, Same Song & Dance, and Stay Wide Awake

Trey Songz – Invented Sex Remix (Feat. Usher & Keri Hilson)

December 8th, 2009 | By SDot

Usher is really tryin’ to make this comeback a success I see… ok Ursher!!

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Trey Songz -One Love

December 8th, 2009 | By Isis

More eye candy for you ladies

Pac Div x This Is 50

December 8th, 2009 | By SDot

PacDiv had a sit down with thisis50.com

Shouts out to all my west coast Snewtonians!!

Young Money – BedRock [Video]

December 8th, 2009 | By SDot

1. I’ve come to the conclusion that Young Money is the new Junior Mafia… They all live together in this same exact house that they’re filming in… and Baby is just the old man of the house.

2. Gudda Gudda is ugly ugly

3. Is it just me or does Drake really not fit in with this crowd…? He’s probably the only one that doesn’t live with them.

4. Tyga looks like a 12 yr old wearin’ them Tony the Tiger pants…. and

5. Who’s the cutie in the black and Grey flannel…?

Sadè – Soldier of Love

December 8th, 2009 | By SDot

It’s like she almost never left.

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Robin Thicke – Elevatas (Feat. Kid Cudi)

December 8th, 2009 | By SDot

This track is scheduled on the line up to Thicke’s upcoming album entitled Sex Therapy.

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Raymond vs. Raymond – Album Trailer

December 8th, 2009 | By SDot

So are people gonna start making trailers for their albums now? Really Usher? Really?

Vanessa & Angela Simmons x Honey Magazine

December 8th, 2009 | By SDot

Honey Magazine: You guys tend to come off as a set — like Angela&Vanessa. Let’s just start by giving a rundown of the distinctness of your personalities. If you had to describe yourself in three words… what makes you you?

Vanessa: This is like a pageant question. I used to do pageants. (laughs) I haven’t competed in years.

You seem to be really stepping into the industry, building yourself as a brand…

V: I am extremely ambitious. I don’t think people realize that there are so many things I want to accomplish. I am a loyal person. Unfortunately, being out here in LA — I’ve had my sets of friends and some of those friends are not my friends anymore. Being out here has definitely taught me about myself and I’m as real as they come. Even if it hurts somebody’s feelings, I’m going to tell them the truth. I think that’s what creates strong relationships.

Angela: It’s three! You only said two.

V: It was just so long, it felt like three.

A: That’s cause you’re giving the explanation after ‘em!

V: So, I said loyal, ambitious and… I’m friendly. A lot of people have this perception of me that I look like I can be snotty and stuck-up. It’s something that has followed me since college. I think because of who my family is — and I’m very privileged, very blessed – so people are always like, “Well she thinks she’s all that”.

A: You make me think of Barney, with your “friendly”.

V: Like Barneys the store or Barney?

A: Barney, the dinosaur.

V: Whatever, Angela, you got some pretty stupid answers, too. I’m sure I can mock one of ‘em. I am like Barney because I’m very friendly and very nice and I have a huge heart.

A: Let’s see, what am I? I’m fun – I like to have fun. That includes my job because if I’m not doing anything fun then why am I doing it? Hardworking. Anything that I do, I definitely give 100 percent. Even with school. I went to college for four semesters and had to stop because we had Pastry. When I was at F.I.T. it was impossible to juggle college and my career. But you go to college to get your career so I was like I might as well just stop. And my third one…

V: You should turn “fun” into “funny.”

A: No, I’m not funny.

V: But you are. Everybody thinks you’re hilarious.

A: People are always like, “Yeah do stand-up.” and I’m like, “No, I’m gonna go on stage and look dumb.”

Read entire interview here….