Common - Finding Forever

"Ladies and gentlemen the C-O-double-M-O-N./Synonym for fresh, truth is the emblem." -- Common - Start The Show

Rappers, step up your game up immediately! Common is back with his follow up to 2005's critically acclaimed Be and its a problem! 5/5

Chocolate Rain Is On Fiyah!

Fuck Kanye West!

First off I wanna say fuck Kanye West! In a recent interview with DJ Semtex in the UK, Kanye said if someone had beef with him he'd probably take them to Disney World or something because he doesn't do beef & I'm with you 100% brother, which is why I gotta say fuck you Kanye! We can exchange traveling arrangements later.

Anyway, later on in the interview (now keep in mind this is after saying he'll be the #1 artist in the world this time next year) Kanye said he'd rip any MC in the game. Nope, that's not even the crazy part! That comes right around the time he said:

"....discluding Wayne."

::falls out in disbelief just writing it::

Kanye Omari West, what the FUCK were you thinking????? As you can tell, I took this news pretty hard (no homo) I mean it was worse than seeing Beyonce attempt to "crank dat soulja boy" on Youtube (Yep, ripped my heart out even more than that). That's obviously an awfully bold statement to begin with, but the follow up is at least 599957436x more shocking, crazy, and quite frankly just flat out retarded! Lets see, you just said you could "rip" Jay-Z, Nas, Common, Andre 3000, Scarface, and Eminem (just to name a few) but not Lil Wayne?? That makes no sense whatsoever. I mean seriously, Lil Wayne??? "Sweeter than an Advil," Lil Wayne? "Bulletproof car got me feelin' like a turtle," Lil Wayne? "I'm runnin' this & I can jump the hurdles. I feel like I'm racing a bunch of little turtles. Keep a banadanna like a Ninja Turtle, I'm like a turtle when I sip the purple," Lil Wayne? [Insert other random nonsense punchline, I don't have time to go down the list.] This makes less sense than your Grammys outfit, or Yung Joc's haircut. This is like God saying, "yeah I'm good, but have you seen that nigga Allah lately?" Dammit Kanye, that's a definite DOWNGRADE! And to think, I put you #1 on my list of 'Hottest Rappers' over the god MC Jay-Z and this is how you repay me?? LOL. There's no way (in my best Katt Williams voice) he can't go down to at least #4 after this, if not off the list completely. Lil Wayne??? I still just can't believe it, our egomaniac isn't quite as confident as he once was...sad.

Oh yeah & don't think I forgot about you Lil Wayne dickriders who just became fans after "The Carter". I know you will say I'm "hating" on him, but seriously NOBODY can tell me Lil Wayne >> Kanye doesn't look, sound, or at least seem absolutely ridiculous. I mean of course you can't back any of it up, if you don't agree, seeing that you just started following his career 3 years ago & all. BUT if there was some slight chance you have followed his career from the beginning, like I have, how could you say the creator of "The College Dropout" & "Late Registration" is inferior to Lil Wayne? Lil Wayne people, we're talking about Lil Wayne! LOL.

My Hottest MCs List, Fuck MTV! LOL.

I respect MTV for trying, but I just have a feeling they are REALLY
going to fuck their list up so before they do, I decided to make my
own...let the games begin!

10. Nas
Of course Nas is one of the greatest of all-time, that's not a
question...but this question is who's the hottest right now so
unfortunately my man is only finishing out the top 10. With the most
controversial album title (Hip-Hop Is Dead...The N) of the past year,
signing with Def Jam, and making a song with arch enemy Jay-Z, Nas is undoubtedly still hot.

9. Jim Jones
Noticed your favorite rapper wearing smaller shirts & wallet chains
::cough:: Lil Wayne ::cough::?? Well this man is the reason why. Jimmy
started this whole Rockstar movement stuff and made it cool to dress like some of your white classmates did back in 1995. Not to mention he had the hottest single of the past year ("We Fly High"), most OD'd on ad lib (BALLLLINN!), and some
of the best and most entertaining interviews Hip-Hop has heard since its
death sometime around 04-05...and yes people, it did die!

8. The Game
Pretty quiet resurfacing for The Game & his sophmore LP Doctor's
Advocate... no Dr. Dre on the album didn't help much either. Yet and still, his
album banged as promised and went platinum, but unfortunately for The
Game, Jay-Z's Kingdom Come followed only one week after. Game gained a
bit more buzz when his Kanye assisted, and highly controversial "Wouldn't
Get Far" dropped. Then came the Vida Guerra beef and the beginning and
end of her rap career! No doubt Game is one of the best MCs lyrically
but as far as being hot he only ranked 8 on my list.

7. Lil Wayne
Easily the most dickrode person in the industry, Lil Wayne has flipped
stealing his rap style, and appearance, and a love affair with his
"daddy" into a legitimate rap career. With no album in the past year,
Wayne has stayed hot by musically whoring himself and being disposable to
the nearest paying artist. Nevertheless, no matter what he says (however
much sense it DOESN'T make) or does (however much ummm.. opposite hetero
it may be) he maintains a legion of fans willing to defend his
questionable lyrics, and suspect ways by any means possible which makes
him hot artist #7.

6. Young Jeezy
Young Jeezy has never been the rapper to blow you away lyrically but
with his command over the streets, he managed to stay hot both coming
into, and throughout his sophomore set "Thug Motivation 102: The
Inspiration." Fresh off a less than stellar U.S.D.A. group album, Slick
Pulla & Blood Raw helped us quickly realize who the only star or talent is
over at Corporate Thugz Entertainment. With the hoods support and
production worthy of a legend, Jeezy holds down the #6 slot.

5. Ludacris
Still vying for that #1 spot, Ludacris dropped one of his dopest albums
damn-near effortlessly and picked up a Grammy on the way. Luda's talent
is undeniable and his ability to sell records any and every time he
drops, and make countless chart-topping songs single-handedly earned him
a spot in the top 5. Unfortunately Luda doesn't bring much excitement or
controversy as far as news and entertainment is concerned so #5 you
shall stay lol.

4. 50 Cent
What more can be said about this man? Only 2 solo albums in and already
richer than most of your favorite rappers put together B.V. (Before
Vitimanwater) puts Curtis on this list, no question! Technically he
didn't end a career this time around (Cam'ron helped end his own...so
did Jimmy lol) but it sure did bring us a little bit of excitement this
past Spring (not to mention a pantless Cam'ron ranting by a pool worthy
of your average middle class family). Admitting he didn't get the
response he's use to with his first 2 singles ("Amusement Park" and
"Straight To The Bank") 50 pushed his album back, regrouped, and hit us
with a summer banger in "I Get Money." The '03 (or even '05) allure
might of worn slightly but with an epic clash of the titans due Sept. 11
when he and Kanye's albums drop, Mr. Cent stays hot...and "stanky" rich
lol.

3. T.I.
It took him a few years but damn, T.I. sure did speak that King Of The
South stuff into existence, didn't he? I admit, this top 3 was a bit of
a toss up, but T.I. is more than deserving with all the anticipation
that surrounded his latest album "T.I. Vs. T.I.P." (like it or not). Tip
is pretty much everywhere right now from magazines, to TV, to gossip
blogs, to a town near you on the Screamfest tour with Ciara. All that
and soon to be platinum album after only 3 weeks in stores (take that
Lil Wayne dickriders lol).

2. Jay-Z
I really didn't expect Jay-Z to land this high, but pit again just about
everyone he is still light years ahead...yes even in 2007! Black
Superman (no not Master P...Google it lol) came back to an industry that
basically imploded after he retired in late '03-early '04 (with
exception to Be, R&G, Late Registration, and The Documentary). After
over 10 years of work in the game Jay remains one of the VERY few
artists that can have a concert anywhere on Earth and sell it out in a
day! He had the highest first week sales in Hip-Hop last year
(680,000+), remains the ultimate Hip-Hop trendsetter (whatever he does, says, or
drinks becames instant must haves/do's), and we can forget he STILL has
the hottest chick in the game. Every feature he does is an event and
obvious marketing tool for the artist. Simply put, he's hot with little
to no effort put forth...oh yeah and did I mention he's the only person
here richer than 50 Cent?? Oh, okay...its the Roc!

1. Kanye West
You really can tell him nothin, he's just simply the shit (with no lame
reference to toilet bowls...Lil Wayne lol). Everything Kanye touches is
gold (Common's Finding Forever, classic), everything he wears his
swagger jacked (see T.I. and Young Dro's new wardrobes lol), and
everything he says is taken to heart (do I even have to say it?? lol).
We all know his upcoming "Graduation" album will be classic, so there
really isn't much more for Kanye to do but keep making hits, right?
WRONG! While your favorite your is somewhere lying on wax, Kanye is
performing with U2 and Sting! Seriously, what rapper does that??? Kanye
is just on a different plain than any rapper in the history of Hip-Hop
and is undoubtedly the hottest (and freshest) MC in the game today.


Honorable Mention

1. Common
Back to back classic albums, movies and a hat line...Com is doing it!

2. Andre 3000
Its funny how one good verse can make even the worst of songs instantly
listenable (i.e. "Walk It Out" and "Throw Some D's")

3. Snoop Dogg
Snoop will always be hot lol.

4. Fabolous
Yeah Ne-Yo made him better, but the song is bangin people! lol.

5. Fat Joe
He didn't start it, but he sure did cash in the most on the most widely
OD'd on phrase of the past year with "Make It Rain."

If Only Now, Was 5 Years Ago!

1. Eminem
Damn Em was so dominate! Now I ain't sayin he fell off (can't forget he
didn't just end Benzino's career, he tore his whole life apart lol) but
I dunno what he was thinking with his last 2 collaborations with Akon
and T.I....I mean damn they were worst looks than Earl Boykins guarding
Shaq in the post! He's a lyrical mastermind (and rich lol) though so all
he needs is one classic album and he'll be back as one of Rap's elite.

2. DMX
Wow, talk about a trainwreck! I just feel so bad for him because he once
had the industry in such a chokehold Latrell Sprewell woulda been
jealous. It really makes no sense to me, but X has been crazy for awhile
now (sorry Tanya lol).

3. Nelly
He's still making money (which is good) and fucking Ashanti (which is
great) so he isn't doing too bad, but its a far cry from '02 where he
sold upwards of 9 million records of Nellyville to '06 where his
Sweatsuit barely went gold.

4. Ja Rule
Rule was hot for a strong 2-3 years B.C. (Before Curtis...well really it
should be B.E. because Eminem did the most damage lol) then 50 came
along & took his lane. He just resurfaced this year, but it won't have
anywhere near the impact it woulda in '02... Uh-Oh!

5. Mystikal
He was one of the hottest (and one of my personal favorites) back in the early 2000s, but needless to say what happened to his career shortly there after lol.

HIP-HIP AIN'T DEAD... IT LIVES IN THE SOUTH!

Yeah fuckin right! If you believe that then...fuck it, add in your own insult lol. I meant to address this back when these shirts first popped up...unfortunately it was so ridiculous I forgot about it until just recently when I saw T.I.'s new punching bag (aka Chaka Zula, Ludacris' manager) wearing one on the set of Celebrity Chick on Access Granted. I dunno Hip-Hop is kinda comin around but one thing is for sure, it DOES NOT live in the South lol.

Nappy Headed Hoes

Day In The Life Of Andy

Cam'ron addressing Curtis

Fiyah Notez: Charm School Reunion

-Why does Charm School have a reunion anyway??
-Why is Lala hosting again?? They should get Wendy Williams or
somebody...damn that would be tight!
-Where is Krazy??
-Schatar looks TERRIBLE!
-Schatar has gotten chunky
-Becky has some big ass titties
-So does Cristal...damn!
-What the hell Courtney got on??
-Comedy isn't meant to be hurtful...unless I'm doin it ^_^
-Growing pains = you need to get better at comedy before you come on
tour & fuck up my shows lol.
-Damn Brooke has the WORST shape ever!....& yes she is the Whore of
Charm School.
-When can we see Shay's booty??
-that doesn't make you a whore...but it does make you extremely
whore-ish.
-I don't think Charm School will be on when Brooke has grandbabies lol. <<--joke!
-A flirt my ass
-Why is the crowd clappin??
-Yes, you DID basically just say white women were hoes
-Damn Becky has some big ass titties...still lol.
-Yeah I wouldn't want those titties on my shoulder either Mo lol.
-I woulda slapped that Mexican at the theft store lol.
-Saaphyri looks nice, but why is she coming on before Leilene, Shay, &
Larissa's ignorant ass??
-Why Toastee tryin so hard to smile?? She looks like a ghost lol.
-Wassup wit the bodies of armor in the background??
-Who's this homo in the crowd snappin his fingers (I told yall gay
people do that...yall can keep doin the dance if you please tho lol) wit
the short sleeve shirt, trucker hat, & scarf around the neck??
-Am I the only person glad to hear Saaphyri's didn't just blow her
money??
-Dean Keith always had more make-up on than everybody...well besides
Schatar.
-Damn Leilene would get it...even tho she does kinda resemble The
Joker.
-Damn they did keep disrespecting that girl Leilene lol.
-Why is Bootz so angry?? Look at her damn face she just look mad lol.
-I forgot Saaphyri said it sounded like Becky was starting some shit...&
to think she was gon give her half! lol.
-Damn Shay is fine! Plus she got that fresh Steve Harvey tape.
-Shay has a point
-Bootz is ignorant beyond repair lol.
-Bootz also looks terrible...she looks like Harry from Harry and the
Hendersons right now (Google it lol).
-Bootz was about to just let Shay get kicked out & then she gets mad becuz Shay told? Newflash you already stabbed her in the back, why shouldn't she tell ?? lol.
-I love how Mo'Nique just came out lol.
-My Lord! Bootz mom looks terrible...her head looks like Lindsay Lohan's
crotch.
-Well now we know how Bootz got so ignorant
-Damn man who impregnated this woman to make Bootz?? She looks so nasty!
lol.
-Maybe Bootz just can't hear...or possibly has A.D.D.
-Look at Becky's titties man! They look so supple
-Bootz will never make Rosa Parks proud lol.
-Damn look at Shay's legs! Sexy!
-Damn that was over fast lol.

Top Albums of 2007...So Far...

Welp we're half way thru 2007 & have made little to no progress as far
as whole albums is concerned...yes its sad but lets pray for a plentiful
2nd half!

Top 5 Albums of 2007...So Far...

1. Young Buck - Buck The World
Its a sad day in hip-hop when the best album of the year so far its over a 4/5 but that is the case here. This is the only album I've bought this
whole year becuz it is tight but just not as good as his debut. 3.75/5

2. Fabolous - From Nothin To Somethin
Fab obviously isn't goin to get any better but at least this album is
better than the trainwreck that was 2004's "Real Talk." 3.5/5

3. Rich Boy - Rich Boy
He shoulda named the album "Polow Da Don" becuz without Polow's
involvement this would have been another ringtone rapper flop...no wait
it was another ringtone rapper flop! Unfortunately for Rich Boy he
actually had other good & a few borderline great songs besides "Throw
Some D's." Still give most of the credit to Polow's production which
this album's saving grace. 3.5/5

4. T-Pain - Epiphany
Honestly, I don't even know if this album was tight or not I just know
after listening to R. Kelly's album it couldn't have gotten any worse
lol. 3.5/5

5. Redman - Red Gone Wild: Thee Album
Reg was a little rusty but his album was still good enuff to make this
list. 3.5/5

Worst 5 Albums of 2007...So Far...

1. Shop Boyz - Rockstar Mentality
Well, well, well what can I say about this album that hasn't already
been said about Lindsay Lohan's pussy...I'll let yall finish that joke.
0/5

2. Pretty Ricky - Late Night Special
Just look at them...only one even has any talent, the others just jump
around like fools & scream on the records. 1.5/5

3. Baby Boy Da Prince - Across The Water
Didn't even need to listen to this one. 1.5/5

4. DJ Khaled - We The Best
No nigga "we" aint the best (or at least the "we" you assembled) so stop
sayin that! Man I done came up half my life listenin to Khaled on 99Jamz
& love his shit to def but this album really wasn't good...at all. I
hate to say so but I kinda saw this comin when the person who had the
best song on his last album (Kanye West) didn't show up this time.
Basically the only song worth listening to is the one with Beanie Sigel
murderin shit on a sick ass track...thaz pretty much it...& don't ask me
how they fucked up a song with Jadakiss, Trick Daddy, & The Game. 2.5/5

5. Huey - Notebook Paper
Huey went the ringtone rapper route but I had some hope for him seeing
that his lyrics weren't as terrible as others (i.e. Shop Boyz, Pretty
Ricky, etc.) but that was to no avail becuz we got the same result.
2.5/5

Dishonorable Mentions

R. Kelly - Double Up
Damn R-ruh! This shit was bad...I mean real bad BUT fortunately for him
at least 5 others did worse. There were a few good songs, but damn its
like he lost his idenity becuz there is hardly any slow jams on here,
just an abundance of ignorant songs (some of which he doesn't even
bother rhyming on). It really seems like instead of other young R&B cats
learning from him, he's tryin to learn from them...R. Kelly's ass is
trippin! 3/5

USDA - Cold Summer
I was expectin more from this album after hearin the song "Corporate
Thuggin" (well Jeezy's verse at least) & The Inspiration but nope it was
WACK! Back to the drawing board...or should I say "101." 3/5

Sa-Ra - The Hollywood Recordings
I don't even know what to say about this...I truly didn't know what was
goin on which is why I turned it off & deleted it...hopefully their
G.O.O.D. Music debut will actully have good music on it. N/A...I still
confused lol.

Top 5 Mixtapes of 2007...So Far...

1. The Game - Youknowhatitis Vol. 4
Of course Game wasn't gonna disappoint but damn he might out did himself
on this one! 4.75/5

2. Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothin
Pure genius! You really can't tell him nothin if he's gon keep puttin
out classic material. Can't wait til "Graduation" drops! 4.5/5

3. Tru Life - Tru York
I knew Tru was nice but he just solidified it becuz dude was spittin!
4.25/5

4. Styles P. - The Ghost Sessions
SP does it again! This was pure mixtape murder in the 1st degree.
4.25/5

5. Jadakiss - The Come Up
I can't decide what I liked more the mixtape or the DVD lol. 4/5

Honorable Mention

Trey Songz - The Ladies Choice
Trey needs to be respected becuz he embodies talent most R&B dudes could only dream to obtain...he's not a bad rapper either. But really though, what other R&B cats is droppin mixtapes?? 4/5

Worst Mixtapes of 2007...So Far...

Lil Wayne - Da Drought 3
If you like hearing rhymes about fuckin hoes, poppin pills, jewelry, and
allegedly being a Blood that make little, to no sense then Lil Wayne is
your man & Da Drought 3 is your mixtape! This shit was extremely bad!
Jam packed with wack one liners that will be sure to send the average
D.R.A. (Dick Riders of America) thru the roof in anticipation for Tha
Carter 3. There was one decent song on here (Promise)...wasn't really an
original idea considering I wrote the same shit while the song was still
out...oh well he beat me to recording somethin once again lol. 1.5/5

Lil Wayne - Tha Carter 3 Sessions
Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, DUN D-DUN! ...the "best
rapper alive" decides to "bless" us with songs from Tha Carter 3! I'll
try to keep this brief, but if he uses ANY of these songs on his album
he should consider suicide....yeah it was THAT bad! Before he releases
the real version he better go find Mannie Fresh & suck his dick for some
beats (we all know he's not opposed to homosexuality lol) becuz the
production is terrible, especially from someone that is "rich." Then
there's the lyrics...oh my goodness the lyrics! I'll just stop now becuz
its only gonna get me mad. -5/5

-Fortunately I pick my mixtapes out better than my albums so thats the extent of the worst mixtapes for me lol.

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Aight well look for a dramatically differently lookin list of top albums
come January 1, 2008 with Kanye, Common, & hopefully Dr. Dre or Eminem droppin in the upcoming months.