Jam of The Week: Put It Down (Bun B ft. Drake)

Shout out to Bun B for having arguably one of the hottest albums of the year so far. Ross' Teflon Don was impressive, Drake did his thing (S-Dot is secretly a fan haha), and Kanye will probably wrap up album of the year in November. But in the mean time I'm really impressed & excited bout Bun B's masterpiece. 5 Mics in the Source for the first time in like forever serves as a testament to how much of classic this was. The whole album is gorgeous but this joint Put It Down (ft Drake) has been on repeat since it entered my iTunes library. H-Town stand up! Bun B, WELL DONE BROTHER!


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(Artist Spotlight): The Unfriendly Ghost

His uniform A fitted, white V-neck, straight fit jeans and some oversized head phones. His weapon of choice is music. The soldier I'm talking about is a member of an army of people by the name of FoQus Music Ent. FoQus first artist Casper G is out looking to make a name for himself in the music game. Guys got a strong delivery and relentless flow. He is a smooth punchlline-ish rapper with the potential to be a good lyricist. I had the chance to listen to and review his most recent album Just Listen which I gave 3.5/5. Dudes got a lot offer and he is not the run of the mill guns and drugs types rapper. He raps about what he knows which is always a plus coming up in the game now-a-days. He touches a slew of differnet subjects, from meeting the girl of his dreams to being drunk and hoping the cop don't arrest him. Casper G fits into the mold of the modern day young viral MC. He is here to tell is story and he is looking for someone to hear it... hence the title of his album. So check out his album, his other music and GET FAMILIAR with Casper G. ENJOI!

Casper G's Album: Just Listen
Website: www.CasperG.com
Twitter: @Casper_G
Facebook Fan Page: ImCasperG
Myspace: ImCasperG
Youtube: CasperGTV
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My Review of Casper G's Album Just Listen


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Hail Holy Grails

I saw this and my jaw literally dropped. I was in sheer awe when the sight of this crossed my retina. I literally sat for 2-3 minutes just sayin "oh my god" repeatedly. You guys don't understand how insane this would be. I could die happy if this happened. It would be the end all be all of my kick in my opinion. ("Sidanii what are you talking about?" you ask) Jordan Brand is appaently slated to release probably the greatest Jay Pack since the Defining Moment VI/XI pack. The Laney High/Grape V pack is reportedly going to release in 2011. Now I don't know about you but this would easily be the best cop I've ever mad in one sitting (and I have made some dope purchases in groups. Two of the most sought after Jordans period (let alone Vs) will be in a pack together souds utterly insane. Grapes are my Holy Grails I have been searching for a DS pair for as long as I can remember. Laney High's are a different story all together. To have them together in a pack? Now Jordan brand is asking for some real trouble. My time, effort and energy will be dedicated to purchasing these once they release (by any means necessary). That's of course after I get the coughdrops foams, pewter foams, cranberry half cents, Chicago Xs, Cool Grey XIs, and the Red Uptempo 97s. I will have them!!! I got some photos for you to drool over. ENJOI!

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(Song of the Moment): Artificial Clones

As I sift through all the artist  that send me emails I get some good, some bad, (and Some in between) but its interesting to listening to an artist take on what making good music is. One perspective that I am feeling a bit is a guy buy the name of Future Joyner. Sent me a track called Synthetic Substitution (Watch the Video on Vimeo) and I have to admit that the beat really brought me. The combination of a dope beat and smooth lyrics always catches an underground head like myself. The track was produced by Lord Quest (who i'm liing just off the basis of his name). The beat was well produced and Futures smooth melodic voice helps to make it a good track to vibe too. Its a bit light on the lyrics side but for the subject of the track I think it was well put together. I was doing a bit of browsing and I also stubbled upon the full length Album this track is featured on. The album is called Music For the Bitches (I love the name). I haven't had the chance to listen yet but I will definitely be taking the time because I feel like Future and his group the Film Skool Rejekts are worth a run just off the track of this track. I will say lookout for stuff from them on the blog and look for their Album review. For now, just vibe out folks! So check out the track Synthetic Substition and Music for the Bitches and let me know what you folks think. ENJOI!

Listen & Download (Album: Music for the Bitches
Listen & Download (Track): Synthetic Substitution
Follow him on twitter: @futurejoyner

Sb: Enjoy some visuals with the video for Synthetic Substitution

Film Skool Rejekts - Synthetic Substitution from Cyrus Alexander on Vimeo.

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Silver Dollar

I know I know a sneaker post has been long overdue. So here it is!! This holiday season approaching has a lot of ill sneaker releases on the horizon. Cool Grey XIs, Re-Release of the coughdrop Foamposites and the purpose of todays post the cranberry and eggplant half cents. This December Nike will be releasing both the Cranberry and Eggplant 1/2 Cent pennys. They have been one of the most talked about releases of the year. First because this are the first time the 1/2 Cents will be released in both colorways and 2nd because its been a bit since the 1/2 Cents had a recent release. Both of those reasons makes this an exciting release for Sneakerheads and Penny fans alike. The Cranberrys are slated to release December 18th. No word yet on when the eggplants drop but I'll keep you guys updated. I been eyeing the cranberrys for months now so know I'll soon have  my pair. I will leave guys you with some photos via Solecollector. ENJOI!

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Mixtape/Album Vault: Wyld Styaz- DUI 2: Court Date

2 Dee & Haze keep the party rolling as they drop their highly anticipated follow up album to 2009's DUI. Anyone who's sleeping on the Jersey Hip Hop scene needs to 'Get Wit It' (Wyld Stylaz single haha) Ive watched these guys for a minute and the growth of this duo is absolutely beautiful. Cop this ummm NOW!


Sidebar- 2Dee & The 'U' have a black diamond in the works called 'On the Spot' (produced by 2Dee) so keep an eye out for that #Nodaysoff #Chea #VOQ

DUI 2: Court Date

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JAM OF THE WEEK: Teflon Diva

The person that introduced me to this song is leaving for school in a couple of days. Maybe that's why I'm playing it so much. I think its because it's always in the back of my mind playing (I'm thinking this is why). I am really enamored with this song. I told you guys we aren't all rap and hip hop! ENJOI!



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LOL ;-)

BACK! I know you have missed us quite a bit but you know even if it isn't on the blog we are putting in work. The summer is coming to end (I know we are all so sad) but it's been one for the books. Still that isnt the focus of today's post. Today's post is actually about a rap group that emailed one of their tracks. A track that I then deemed worthy enough to put on the blog. EARTH (Everything Around Revolves Thru Hiphop) sent me "Sexin After Textin" ft. Tie and I had to admit at first I overlooked the email. I was thinking that some souljah knockoff sent me music to kill a few of my brain cells but I am also one to say NEVER ASSUME because to my surprise it quite the opposite. These 4 guys (Write Words, Noe, Double Negative, and Ro tone) seem like any seasoned underground artist (wity, clever, and melodic). I clicked play on the track and from the beat drop It had me bopping my head and singing the chorus by the end of the song. It was a tasteful rendition of something we all know can be a very *eh hem* touchy subject (Pun intended). I have definitely had it on repeat (you probably will too). Nonetheless I enjoyed the song and it I'm looking for more from these guys. Im hoping to hear more of the same. For now listen to the track and tell me what you think. ENJOI!

Listen & Download: Sexin' After Textin'

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Myspace: Earth Crew
Youtube: Earth Crew

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100 miles and Running

You guys are familiar with the Wyld Stylaz because they are all over the Internet out blog and twitter. Here is another track from then off their upcoming mixtape DUI Pt. 2: Court Date calked " Long Way to go". I want some feed back and opinions. Ill be back with more post soon. ENJOI!



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Ummmmm Exclusive VOQ Track!!! 'Milliroz' (Million, Rose)

I think the world pretty much knows by now that this is a Hip Hop, Sports, Fashion, and News blog but aside from all that good stuff this post is kind of special. Last week myself and the rest of the VOQ gang linked up with Sah Boogie, Sah ril, Boogie Til Ya Nose Bleeds (maaad nicknames lol) in his Newark home studio to finallyyyyy lay down the first ever VOQ exclusive track on wax, 'Milliroz (Million, Rose) which is Sah ril featuring VOQ-S-Dot & The 'U'. The recording session was full of laughs, jokes, deep Hip Hop conversation, liquor, dope beats, dope rhymes, and memories. It was a blast to hook up with Sah ril yet again and a pretty dope record was definitely the end result. Enough gassing, Enjoy!!!!!!

Sidebar- Sah ril produced the beat with a sample from a Russian Cartoon (no joke lol) and has a new mixtape on the way soon and will be on September's V-3: 'U' Jersey Vol. 3 dropping September 10th (shameless plug :-)

Milliroz (Million, Rose) Sah ril featuring VOQ-S-Dot & The 'U'

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Mixtape Vault: Wale-More About Nothing

After taking a hiatus from the lime light to focus on touring and maintaining his growing fan base DC's first real legit Hip Hop superstar revisits the outlet which made him a star in the first place. Wale's More About Nothing is his 6th mixtape and by far one of his best works. It is the sequel to his 2008 masterpiece The Mixtape About Nothing. Both playing heavily off of Seinfeld. The songs feature classic soundbites from the show, and has guest appearances by both Wiz Khalifa as well as Kevin Durant. In the midst of the disappointment of his debut LP Attention Deficit only selling 28k in its opening week, Wale remains humble, driven, and consistent. The mixtape is dope and if this is a preview for future works from Mr Folarin uhhh he's headed in the right direction. Cop it NOW!!!!!!!!!!

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Wale's More About Nothing

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