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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

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.

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.