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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.

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)

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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

I am upping my workout intensity and as such I need new music in the iPod. First off I would like to say if you don’t have the J. Cole- The Warmup  and the new Lupe Fiasco – State of the Enemy: A Love Story  mixtape you’re missing out on a good piece of hip-hop. Besides that here are some songs I’ve been bumping lately. Almost forgot to mention pick up the Phil Ade mixtape “Starting on J.V.” Its been out for a while but I slept on it hard.

In My Bag – Usher feat. T.I.

I’m a big Usher fan. I still bump confessions and this song is sort of how I’m feeling at this moment in life right now. I can’t lose basically.

Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart – Alicia Keys

I’m pretty sure Alicia Keys and I were meant to be together. I would give a limb for her without hesitation. I mean if Swizz Beatz could pull I figure I got a decent chance. Let me love you Alicia!

Beast – Wale produced by 9th Wonder.

Why this song didn’t make the album I don’t know. It’s still a very good album but this song definitely would have been a solid addition to the album.

Sex Therapy- Robin Thicke

Robin is ok, I only put this up because I’m in love with his wife Paula Patton.

I’ve been on a Dru Hill tip lately I don’t know why. Probably my favorite group of the mid to late 90′s. Songs like These Are The Times, Promise, Sleeping In My Bed, I Should Be, Never Make A Promise, You Are Everything, are all songs that still bump. Now that I think about it Dru Hill was probably the last super successful R&B Boy group, B2K doesnt count.

You Are Everything (Remix)

These Are The Times (One of my favorites by far)

Never Make A Promise

The girl in this video can’t remember her name is actually dead now.

I Should Be

Sisquo makes me want to make Pro Jerseys come back…

In My Bed

I don’t know a man who would be disappointed by this.