News: R.I.P. Underground MC Eyedea

R.I.P. Eyedea (Nov. 9 1981 – Oct. 17 2010)

Underground MC/battle rapper Eyedea passed away yesterday, October 17th due to unknown causes. In 2000, Eyedea caught the attention of many Hip Hop fans when he won the Blaze Battle that was televised on HBO. He then went on to collaborate with DJ Abilities to form the duo “Eyedea & Abilities”. The rapper/DJ duo went on to create 3 underground LP’s, to contribute to Eyedea’s discography consisting of numerous other albums. He also joined the annual Rock The Bells tour in 2009 to perform alongside M.O.P., Evidence, and other underground artists.
Eyedea passed two weeks away from his 29th birthday.

Continue reading to peep a couple of his Blaze Battles which helped paved the way for his career.

Dope or Nope 10/18 – New Tyga Remix!

Tyga feat. Cam’Ron, DJ Khaled, Maino, Nipsey Hussle, Too Short & Trina – I’m On It (Remix)

To continue the trend of random posse cuts, Tyga links up with Trina, Too Short, Maino, Cam’Ron, DJ Khaled, and back to the West with Nipsey Hussle; for the remix of “I’m On It”. The original track can be found on Fan of a Fan with frequent collaborator Chris Brown. This is the second remix from the project, with the first one being the highly talked about “Deuces (Remix)” which dropped a couple of weeks ago.

Click here to listen/download

Mixtape Madness: CyHi’s Royal Flush!

CyHi Da Prynce – Royal Flush

GOOD Music’s latest signee recently dropped his mixtape titled Royal Flush. CyHi is making a name for himself with his impressive appearances on Kanye’s GOOD Friday series (he can be heard on “So Appalled”, and “Take One for the Team”), and the GOOD Music Cypher from last week’s BET Hip Hop Awards. Royal Flush features production from J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Kanebeatz, as well as the banger “So Appalled”. The ATLien proves he can hold his own aside from his GOOD Friday features.

Continue reading to peep the track list and download link!

Got Ya Covered: Kanye’s Beautiful Dark Twisted Album Cover

Yesterday, controversial MC Kanye West released his proposed album cover for his upcoming fifth LP. His album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has been heavily talked about; from the moving portrait of “Power”, the lengthly and unique album title, the red suited performances, and now the album cover. The album cover features a painting by George Condo (who also provided both the “Power” and “Runaway” single artwork), depicting Kanye West holding a brewsky getting rode by a topless “phoenix” with no arms and a polka-dotted tail.

Guess Who’s Bizack!

It’s been a while since I blogged since I’ve been extremely busy corporate grindin’ and keeping the bills paid. I tried my best to keep dropping fresh content on a daily basis but eventually it got too hard to manage my blog, work schedule, and my personal life. I’m going to try my best to keep you all informed on what’s hot in Hip Hop and upcoming talent. I do apologize for the hiatus, but I’m back now.

Stay tuned!

L The Hustla

Dope or Nope 12/9 – Two New Young Jeezy Joints!

Young Jeezy – Side A: Scared Money feat. Lil Wayne
Side B: Miss Me feat. Lil Boosie (Snippet)

It seems that lately artists have been dropping new music in two’s; last week there were two new Eminem tracks, over the weekend there were two new Wayne songs, and today I got two new tracks from Young Jeezy. First is the Boi-1da produced, “Scared Money” which features an impressive verse by Lil Wayne, and next is a snippet of a Boosie assisted cut. In other Young Jeezy news, he recently reconciled his differences with long time rival Gucci Mane on a radio show with Dj Drama. He will also drop Thug Motivation 103 in 2010.

Seeing is Believing 12/9 – New Lupe Fiasco Video!

Lupe Fiasco – Solar Midnite
Out the blue Lupe Fiasco drops a video for the current Pop Culture craze Twilight: New Moon. First we heard the mixtape this month, now we have a new video, and another mixtape dropping next month. Lasers is well on it’s way, dropping in early 2010!

Seeing is Believing 12/8 – New 50, Timbaland and Drake Videos!

On today’s videos…

50 Cent asks Vivica, Tamala Jones, and Tahiry “Do You Think About Me?”

Timbaland and Drake wants the ladies to “Say Something”

Album Review: Clipse – Til The Casket Drops

In 2002, the Clipse released their breakout hit “Grindin’” instantly gaining everyone’s attention as the duo ripped the Neptunes classic instrumental. Following up their debut hit, they released the club anthem “When’s the Last Time” showing their persistence with singles. Their Neptune-produced album Lord Willin’ featured both tracks, and many more bangers about lying females, their differences from other rappers, and more raps about crack than all of Jeezy’s albums combined. Their following album Hell Hath No Fury was fully produced by the Neptunes as well, but didn’t have the mainstream success as their debut, yet and still was well received by critics. Three years later, they strike back with their current album Til The Casket Drops, slightly switching up their subject matter and swapping out a couple of Neptunes beats with Sean C. & LV, and upcoming producer DJ Khalil. Will the Clipse’s changes to their content and production affect their reliable strategy, or will Til The Casket Drops prove their consistency?

Dope or Nope 12/7 – The R&B Edition!

I’m hitting you with two new R&B tracks for today’s new joints. First, there’s the remix to Trey Songz current smash “Invented Sex” with Keri Hilson and Usher, and next it’s Sade’s comeback single “Soldier of Love”.

Trey Songz feat. Keri Hilson & Usher – Invented Sex (Remix)

The beautiful Keri Hilson (as seen above) hops on Trey Songz’ “Invented Sex” along with Usher, replacing the Drake feature. Both artists do the song justice with their feature making it a great R&B collaboration next to Kellz “Pregnant” with Tyrese, The-Dream, and Robin Thicke.
Click here to listen/download – Trey Songz feat. Keri Hilson & Usher – Invented Sex (Remix)

Sade – Soldier of Love

It’s been 9 years since we’ve heard new music from the soulful Sade, and today she breaks her silence. Her newest single “Soldier of Love” premiered today, and her upcoming album shares the same name as the single. The album will be released February 8th of next year. Is it safe to say R&B is back?
Click here to listen/download Sade – Soldier of Love