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My ipod is deceased, going to have to buy a new one. Like my 6th ipod in 2.5 years. Anyway here are few tracks I have been listening to the last couple days in the gym.

Wale is making a switch to be a little bit more of a mainstream rapper. Not sure how I feel about it but I can say that him and Roscoe Dash have some nice chemistry. Between this and “No Hands” Wale has two certified club hits, something his debut album lacked. Something to note Wale doesn’t sacrifice lyrical quality on his more commercial tracks, something he should be commended for. He also has some stuff coming out with Rick Ross, not a fan of  the self proclaimed “Boss” but he does make music that people eat up. I really want to see Wale and Drake two of the wittier rappers out there. Although Wale tends to be a little bit more obscure with his references and Drake is a bit more blatant. Anyway tell me what you think about this new track “Talk to Me” featuring Roscoe Dash.

Talk 2 Me featuring Roscoe Dash by Wale

“You Be Killin’ Em” is far from new but I have gained a new appreciation for it. Always been a fan of Fabolous and he doesnt disappoint in this track. The song is off his There Is No Competition 2 Mixtape. Fabolous does not need a long write up. You know what to expect with Fabolous.

You Be Killin’ Em by Fabolous

Can’t say I really missed Lil’ Wayne when he was in jail. I think he needed the time off to refocus and go back to his Carter 1 & 2 days. 6’7″ is the first single off of Carter IV, its supposed to be in the same vein as A Milli. I didn’t like that song at first and I dont like this song either but I’m sure it’ll grow on me. Im sure the non stop repitition it will get will eventually lower my sensibilities and make me like this song like most top 20 hip hop songs nowadays

6’7″ feat. Corey Gunz by Lil’ Wayne

Last Train to Paris in stores now

P. Diddy is probably my favorite personality in hip-hop. Notice I said personality, not rapper because he is far from a rapper. and I believe he will admit that. However, he is a savvy businessman who continually screws over decent talent, without any consequences. For that alone he should be commended. Not to mention the dude knows how to make good music for himself. His last studio album “Press Play” is one of my favorite albums ever. Nothing too deep just feel good music. Last Train To Paris seems to be the same type of album, and based on my early listens this will get plenty of plays in my car stereo. The second single off the album Coming Home is a pretty dope track where he discusses the difficulties of being a pop music mogul. I’m sure its tough Sean.

BTW, am I the only one who thinks a 40 year old man wearing a grill is absurd? I guess you can do that when you’re a multi-millionaire.

Coming Home feat. Skylar Grey by Diddy Dirty Money

This represents the second week in a row where Nicki Minaj makes one of the Workout Songs of the Week, for an artist I am not particularly fond of this is quite disturbing. Her lyrical talent and word play is undeniable but she lacks content like a bad website. She raps about absolutely nothing for the most part, and her attempts to show some depth come off as formulaic. However, she rides a beat like a Harley and her delivery is enough to keep me interested. This track titled “Blazin” is off her Pink Friday album due out November 22nd.  Minaj teams up with Kanye West for a wonderfully produced track and her lyrical delivery is solid and makes the song a good track to listen to while working out.

Blazin’ feat. Kanye West-Nicki Minaj

It seems like T.I.’s album has been anticipated since forever. All She Wrote featuring Eminem is a track off his upcoming album No Mercy due out December 7th.  Before I listened to this song I expected for Eminem to completely embarrass T.I. at least more than he usually embarrasses himself in his personal life. The two combine to make a pretty dope track over the snare and guitar mingled track. Eminem murders the track like an assassin a smooth calm collected flow that makes you realize he is the best rapper of last two decades.

All She Wrote feat. Eminem- T.I.

I have the Kanye West album downloaded already but I refuse to listen to it simply because if I do I will never buy the album. I really like Kanye as an artist. His talent is undeniable and the fact that he is probably not mentally stable is also undeniable. Despite that his production skills continue to evolve and he has become a very respectable lyricist.  All of the Lights featuring Rihanna and a gaggle of other artists is a track worthy of a Grammy, and supposedly its not the best track on his album.  Kanye uses a crescending   flow over the trumpet and congo  inspired track to make song that can only be described as epic. I cant even describe it fully you have to listen to the song itself, its crazy.

All of the Lights feat. Rihanna -Kanye West

I saved the best for last. If you follow the blog you know that I have a man crush on J. Cole. I think he’s one of the best things to happen to hip-hop in a long time.  Last Friday he released his highly anticipated mixtape Friday Night Lights. Between this and Wale’s Mixtape About Nothing you have the two of the best releases in hip-hop this year. J.Cole always comes hungry on every track, he spits every line like its his last, and he has the unique ability to appeal to the shallowness of most hip-hop fans while being thought provoking. The mixtape is available for download at www.datpiff.com or through that thing called Google.

It’s been a while, still working out but life happens and updating the blog hasnt been my biggest priority, Still working out, not eating as well, but I am still keeping my ears open to new music.

The first track is off Nikki Minaj’s Pink Friday album titled “Roman’s Revenge” feat. Eminem. Eminem is his solid usual stuff, and Nikki comes hard off the Swizz Beatz produced track. Never really been a Nikki fan, she lacks lyrical content but she sounds nice. She’s pretty much a hip-hop trophy wife. The two really mesh well, their ability to alter their flows makes the track a worthwhile listen. If this is supposed to be a Lil’ Kim diss track then it sucks in that regard but its a decent track.

“Roman’s Revenge” -Nikki Minaj feat. Eminem

Kanye West has been releasing a new track every Friday. Most ofthem have been solid and his latest offering is no different. I dont’t know what’s more shocking his ability to continually put out solid track every week, or his ability to constantly do stupid stuff, like post a naked pic of himself to the internet. The dude isn’t all there but that seems to be a trait common amongst  geniuses. On this track Kanye recruits Cudi, Pete Rock,  Jay-Z, and Charlie Wilson and samples the late great Curtis Mayfield and the results are a soulful track that reminds me of what hip hop used to be and could be.

“The Joy” -Kanye West feat. Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Curtis Mayfield, & Pete Rock

If you follow my blog you know how I feel about J. Cole. I think hes probably better than your favorite rapper and if he’s not he soon will be. Id like to take the time for being a fan of his since 2008. If this CPA thing doesn’t work I should be a record label A&R. Pretty sure I’ve been right on most artists and they’re career path. No need to hype this up, J. Cole rips the track and he not only has the power to flow, he paints his emotions and experiences on an audio canvas. Enjoy folks you’re witnessing history.

“I’m Coming Home”-J. Cole

Well this could really be workout songs of the month since I have updated the site since August 24th. However , Ive been jamming while I’ve been pumping the weights, and hitting the treadmill. I’m definitely in awesome cardiovascular shape. I probably will adjust my diet so I can be smaller for the winter as people tend to put on weight during the winter. I will not be one of those people.  Hopefully with so much good music being released this fall/winter I will have no chance getting motivated to run my ass off.

Only Kanye could pull off looking like a human tampon

The first song is “I’m Not A Human” by Lil’ Wayne. The song isn’t anything to write home about lyrically but its a dope beat and Wayne manages to ride the beat pretty well. The song sounds a lot like an old school 1980′s rap song. Definitely a good song to run to. Check it out

The next song is the latest offering from Kanye West. He’s pretty much my favorite rapper out right now. I can identify with his asshole tendencies while still yet being an overall nice guy. Maybe I’m reaching a bit, but I do remember this kid saying I looked like Kanye West and that may have been the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me. Now if only I could get his bank account. I don’t even know where to start with this song. The sample, the build up, the hook, lyrically the song is solid. I feel he could have mastered it a bit,  the production is kind of rough, but I feel somehow that is what Kanye was going for. Pusha T on the last verse is just icing on the cake. Just a dope track from top to bottom

Kanye makes the list twice. In this track that he released last Friday, Kanye puts his entire Good Music team on the track along with Pusha T and  Uncle Charlie Wilson. This track shows Kanye taking a return to his early roots where he sampled a lot  of soul beats.  Random thought, why does everyone like Pusha T, he’s a dope rapper but I feel Malice is good in his own right. Maybe its just me. Regardless this song is my treadmill striding song.

Eminem releases his long awaited album “Recovery”  I have been blasting it all week long. One of the things that seperates Eminem  from most rappers, is that he is sincere and his word play and metaphors often are so complex you can’t catch all of them on the first go.  I  had the pleasure of playing it as I got pulled over by the cops on 495 on Saturday (DWB). There are so many good songs on this album I don’t even know where to start but here are three that I’ve taken a liking to.

Almost Famous- Eminem

I don’t know what goes harder on this song, the beat or Eminem. This is my official gym anthem for the summer.

Talkin’ To Myself feat. Kobe – Eminem

I really wish Eminem had went on Wayne and Kanye it would have been so good for hip-hop. Wayne and Kanye would probably have had their careers ended but it would have been worth it. This song is a great introspective into the struggles Eminem faced after the death of Proof.

No Love feat. Lil’ Wayne -Eminem

I don’t even know why Wayne shows up on this song. His verse isn’t even that bad but Eminem just kills absolutely  murders this song. His speed and tone rise with the beat, and his lyrics deliver. He does not waste a single line or breath in his verse and delivers one of the  greatest verses I’ve ever heard the pleasure of hearing. It is the definition of an audio orgasm.

Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty in stores July 6th

There haven’t been too many songs I’ve been feeling lately. I don’t know what it is but nothing is really catching my ear right now.  However, a couple of songs have caught my ear. However these three tracks do t for me. They have provided some much needed motivation as I rededicate myself to bean a lean mean fighting machine

Shutterbug feat. Cutty by Big Boi

This song is such a banger. Makes you want to get up and start dancing, or run about 4 miles of HIIT training which is what I did the first time I heard this song.   I cant wait for his album “ Sir Luscious Left Foot, The Son of Chico Dusty” which drops July 6th. I am seriously considering changing my name to Luscious Left Foot, the name  is so ridiculous its brilliant.

Higher by J.Cole

People who follow my blog know how I feel about J. Cole. I feel that he has the talent to be a hip-hop great.  He is just so raw and hungry. He’s not a pretty package like Drake so I wonder if he will ever achieve mainstream success like his mentor Jay-Z. That may actually be a blessing, I’d hate to see him sell out like Jay has done. In this song J. Cole goes in and rips the track. In the second verse Cole  rhymes the way I feel about certain females from my high school days:

“What up girl, tell me how you been
Ain’t seen ya since the 12th grade, even back then,
Thought you was a cutie, though your booty mad thin
But you done got thick on a n-gga, god damn
Hey now got a thing for you”

Almost Famous by Eminem

Eminem released his highly anticipated album “Recovery” this week. I actually bought it off of I-tunes as I was typing up this post.  Haven’t had a chance to listen to it all the way through but one song that I have had a chance to listen to is Almost Famous. Eminem has history of doing songs like this and he doesn’t disappoint in this soon to be classic. I don’t think there is a rapper as effective as Eminem is at  conveying emotions through a song via his lyrics and tone. It’s really a gift that few rappers have.  I think one of the things I like about Eminem is that he doesn’t bite his tongue for anyone, a character trait I can relate to.

Needless to say if the buzz I have heard about the album is any indicator this album will be in my car CD player for a year at least. The Kid Cudi album made it for a year, and if someone hadn’t asked me to borrow it, it would still be in there.

P.S. I didn’t really think the Drake album had any bangers that I felt strongly about. It’s a decent album though.

A rare treat… if Ice-T wasnt part of your workout playlist, he should be now:

First off, I have to apologize, I’ve been slacking on my blog posting, diet, but Ive been doing good with working out. I probably need to start getting my body ready for Miami, I think 3 weeks will be enough.

This album releases January 22nd...I might buy two copies.

The first song comes from  Terius Nash also known as the The Dream. It’s undeniable that Mr. Nash is talented and can make hits. His claim of being the “Radio Killer” is well founded. In one of his songs he claims that everyone is the enemy, with the way he works I think he really believes that.  “Makeup Bag” featuring T.I. is the second single off of his upcoming album Love King. I don’t even know what a make-up bag is but I better be dating Meghan Foxx if I drop “5 stacks on a make-up bag”. These two make a dynamic duo, I don’t think they have a song together that I don’t like. Another song off the album “Fall In Love Again”, is a banger that I like for personal reason.

Make-Up Bag feat. T.I by the Dream

Eminem is back and nobody is  safe. I am refusing to  listen to the album though Ive had it since Monday. I want to buy it and support music. I’m trying to remember the last CD I bought before the Cudi and Wale albums and it may have been Ruff Ryders Vol. 1. Eminem teams up with Pink on “Wont Back Down” and absolutely murders the track. I don’t believe the argument is whether or not Mr. Mathers is one of the best rappers ever, the question is whether or not he is the best ever. Jay-Z your services are no longer needed Mr. Mathers has returned. Go have some kids and enjoy your money

Won’t Back Down feat. Pink by Eminem

I liked the game at one point but then I realized he name drops like an insecure female. However he does have an ear for production and he is a respectable rapper. He teams up with T.I. ( Post Jail- He is rapping like he has something to prove), and Robin Thicke whose wife is in my Top 10 to make the track “Pushin It” on.  The song has really nice production and Robin Thicke only does good things for the track. (Side Note : I saw him back in March in Concert and he puts on a good show.) This is a  really good track to lift to. Is it just me or does Game sound like Nas on this track?  Game raps “I’m trying to get to know you mentally before physically. Lol, yeah right!

Pushin’ It feat. T.I. and Robin Thicke by The Game

Workout Songs of the Week – These are just a couple of songs I’ve added to the ipod in the last week or so. Hip-Hop is so crazy right now… i don’t even have time or desire to listen to anything else right now. So many good & “new ” artists and the resurgence of Eminem just makes me toes tingle (that sounds kind of weird…pause)

Album In Stores 4/27/2010...Support Good Music

Wale – Kini Big Deal

Admittedly, I am probably the worst Nigerian on the face of the earth. I speak Spanish about 10 times more fluently than I can speak Yoruba.  However, this song manages to almost make me feel 100% Nigerian, something that 24 odd years of jellof rice, fried plantain, and slave whippings couldn’t do.As a matter of fact I said “Kini big deal?”  to my dad, and he looked at me like I was retarded. My Nigerian accent is that bad. The song title basically translates to “What’s the big deal?”, and Wale goes in showcasing not only his incredible lyricism but also his piss poor accent and pronunciation of the Yoruba language. Despite all that this song goes, and will definitely get spins this summer at your local Nigerian party.

T.I.-  I’m Back

T.I. is back and it looks like the year in prison has done him some good. T.I. has always had the mic presence but his last few songs and features he has displayed a passion and lyricism I didn’t think he had. On this track he reminds all of us with short memories that he is to be respected in this hip hop game.  On top of that he is showing some versatility with his flow. The fact that he is married to Tiny is the only knock against him.  Regardless the Kaaaang is back!!!

J-Cole -Who Dat?

Pretty sure this is my favorite rapper right now, and it is int even close. He just comes so hard on every track. I don’t really like the beat on this song, but J. Cole is one of the few artists who is so nice with his lyrics that he can rhyme on Idleweiss from Sound of Music, and it would still sound sick. I can’t wait till his album drops

B.O.B. – Airplanes Pt. 2 feat. Eminem & Hayley Williams

I don’t even know where to start with this song. The original was a great track but this right here, this right here, right here, is going to be a Grammy Award winning song. In the first two verses B.O.B. ponders the negative effects of stardom and how it has and will change him and the people around him. Eminem jumps in on the third verse, and defecates all over the song. I mean B.O.B.’s verses were admirable but Eminem drops one of the greatest verses in hip-hop history ( I have absolutely nothing to base this on.) The thing about it is not even Eminem’s delivery or his lyrics, it is his ability to weave his personal pain into his lyrics. Eminem just doesn’t rap he paints lyrical portraits, and its a gift very few rappers have.  Song is just effing awesome. Also buy the B.O.B. album- Adventures of Bobby Ray…its a very good debut album.

This week I have a couple of gems in store, at least according to my taste. With busy season in my rear view mirror, I can now focus on important stuff, like getting my body fat below 12% and sculpting my body even more. In order to do that I’m going to need some workout music. Here are a few tracks, I picked up in the past week that will be in the iPod rotation

Kid Cudi – ” I Do My Thing” feat Snoop Dogg.  I am a big Cudi, fan and I’ve been one pre “Night & Day” his style of hip hop is unique, as he bares his soul and takes you through the pains and struggles of his life. This track is a just a feel good get high, get drunk song.

Note: Jim Gets Slim does not advocate illegal drug use.

Ciara- “Ride the Beat” feat. Ludacris.

I can’t explain my affinity for brainless no talent R&B/Pop songs by artists who have little to no vocal ability.  However, if I were going to pick my favorite such artist it would be Ciara. I think my love affair for her happened back when she  the two singles off her album before last “Promise” and “Like a Boy”. I don’ know what it is but I love athletic girls  and Ciara definitely takes  care of her self (Visual evidence below). Ludacris also chips in with a verse and kills it as per the usual.

Perfection....

J. Cole – “We On”

This song was supposed to be on the DJ Khaled album “Victory”. I don’t know why it was dropped, that CD will most likely be used as a coaster before it enters my CD Player.

I am not sure there is  rapper who comes as hard and as consistent as J. Cole does on every song.  His flow and aggression is workman-like. If he keeps up at this rate he will be one of the all time greats. I have yet to hear a song from him I did not like.  I almost want him to come weak on a verse or on a song, so I can find something to dislike. However, he disappoints every time. I guess I’ll just sit back and enjoy greatness unfold before my eyes.

Side Note as of right now: J. Cole>>>Cudi>>>Jay-Z