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D.O.S.



Only rapper to rewrite history in text edit....
Trach Metropolis let the story begin begin begin

This is Anti Sidekick the death of Sidekicks
This ain't for Danger this ain't for T Mobile
Shit credit everybody Account that would be noble.
This shit ain't technolgically correct
This might hurt my cell phone connects
Shit I was down since their wern't ringtones they were just melodies.
Shit I had one when I was husslin not dealing to smart for felonies.
For these they would put a hole in your chest...
Bangin with South West
So we in a recession
But Danger's server crashing is causing the great depression.
To repair this fuckery they have no agression.
So Bill Gates pull your skirt down, grow A set men.
Ah a nigga N Dot is just violent
This is the Death Of Sidekicks , ah a moment of silence...

La da da..... Hey Hey Hey Goodbye

Only rapper to rewrite history in text edit....
Trach Metropolis let the story begin begin begin

Hold up this ain't no number 1 record
It is practically sarcasm with a deadly weapon.
I made this for Nex Millen and Jay Ski
I want T mobile to be threatened
Stop your blood clot lying
The phone, the laptop the desktop everything dying...

No lying, you geeks your data files are too tight.
Your colors too bright, your voice dial to light.
I might wear Wolverine Tees four years straight.
I might bring back Coogi Hoodies,
This ain't for z100
Constant told me to kill them to keep it 200
This is for 88.1
This is for Statik and Sat One
Geeks this shit is violent
This is the death of sidekicks, moment of silence.

La da da da hey hey goodbye

Only rapper to rewrite history in text edit....
Trach Metropolis let the story begin begin begin

Holdup, this shit might need a verse from Lix.
Might get Boo to host it if he can stop effin wit da chicks..
Get somebody from JBM to talk on this
Give this to a Blood, let a crip walk on it
Got me foul for me to remake it and style on this.
I just need no one to smile on this..
You niggas instant messaging too much
Get back to textin you geek squadin too much
Ah I am a multi thousandare
So how is it I am the smartest nigga here
I don't be in the Beat Buy Hallway
Talkin I got gadgets all day
That sounds stupid to me
If you a geek bring back Motorola prove it to me.
Yeah just violent
Death of Sidekicks, moment of silence

La da da da hey hey goodbye

Only rapper to rewrite history in text edit....
Trach Metropolis let the story begin begin begin


N Dot

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

GeoReview: Mos Def, The Ecstatic


GeoReview: Mos Def, The Ecstatic

By Clayton Ruley
mos def The Ecstatic LP  cover.
There has been talk of the man know as Mos Def falling of the cliff when it comes to the rap. Many said he forgot how to make an album of quality since he blew up as an actor. Well if he was falling off the cliff he had a parachute or a grapple because his latest work is his best since his solo debutBlack on Both SidesThe Ecstatic is a 16 track LP with different sounds and a brevity of hot lyrics to match. The album cover is taken from Charles Burnett’s 1977 film, Killer of Sheep.
“History” makes you yearn for BlackStar as Talib Kweli joins Mos on a track (done by the late J Dilla) talking about where they’ve been and where they are going.
Horns and electric sounds appear on “Casa Bey”, a funky cut that shows Mos at his most diverse musically.
“Revelations” sounds like a poem put to music and Mos talks about slamming the system and eliminating the disparities in this world.
Some people don’t like Mos singing but “No Hay Nada Mas” not only has Mos singing but rapping in Spanish which is a treat.
“Supermagic” starts the album with a Malcolm X talking about changing the miserable conditions facing the world and being willing to join anyone willing to bring the current system down. It’s amazing that Malcolm can speak in the 1960s and it is still so relevant but then again that’s what the great ones do. The song itself has a Middle East sound to it and Mos talks about the troubles of the world in a detailed manner.
“Twilite Speedball” is produced by Chad Hugo (of Neptunes fame) tells of the traps of the street and how we need to deal with it.
“Auditiorium” is a classic track because of the beat (Madlib) and the collaboration of Mos and the legendary Slick Rick. Rick talks Iraq and more and Mos talks about how hard it is for his people everywhere.
A hard beat by Madlib gives you a template for the cut “Wahid” in which Mos Def talks about there being only one god.
“Quiet Hard” uses words from Fela Kuti then jumps in on a fast paced beat you’d hear back in the motherland of Africa. “Priority” is a short simple sounding track where Mos speaks on people being a top priority and peace and love with it.
“Life In Marvelous Times” (produced by Mr. Flash) is science fiction sounding track and Mos gives the people a map of how to survive America and the life in general when things seem to be taken away from the people.
“Pistola” starts off sounding like a 1950s happy time track and gets decidedly darker as it goes on. Mos talks about love and lost with a familiarity that seems too close for comfort.
“The Embassy” lets you feel the drum beat and snare after a very interesting airplane hi-jacking scene to start. The song gets into a Middle Eastern sound that takes you on a trip to another time or another place at least.
“Roses” has a soul feel to it and Georgia Anne Muldrow (who also produced it) sings on the track as Mos talks about love. “Workers Comp has a island feel to it and Mos talks about a girl being laid off if she thinks she will play him among other things.
This a high quality work and one that withstood the expectations. I’ll give it 4.5 GeoGlobes.

GeoReview: Jadakiss, The Last Kiss


GeoReview: Jadakiss, The Last Kiss

Posted on 24 September 2009 by Clayton
By Clayton Ruley
Kiss is back with the third LP.
Kiss is back with the third LP.
Jadakiss signing with Roc-a-fella Records would seem to be like Kobe Bryant joining the Boston Celtics. On second look though, Kiss despite the beef with many of the old school Roc team has made music with them in the past and the Roc is a shell of its former self. The veteran has been in the game and finally on Def Jam, the legendary label so what now? Will he disappoint or give any reasonable credence to the claim (self proposed but not far fetched in many people opinion) that he’s “top five dead or alive and that’s just off one LP”? Well this LP lends itself to the latter rather than the former.
First he starts off his first Def Jam LP, The Last Kiss with “Pain &Torture” produced by Buckwild. This is a slick cut that really lets you know why he’s different than a large majority of his fellow rappers and it’s because he’s always been able to speak about flash and cash and also speak on the streets with great authority, respect and skills.
“Can’t Stop Me” feature Ayanna Irish on the chorus and Kiss talks about being unstoppable in the rap game despite the trial and tribulations he’s been through on and off record.
“Who’s Real” is Kiss’s greatest single on the LP and Swizz Beatz (with Snagz) give him a crazy beat to talk about who is real and who is fake. OJ Da Juiceman joins Kiss on the track and doesn’t make you want to skip either giving you a line or two worth notice. This song may have been the song of the summer when it came to rap as you saw plenty of cars bumping and people in the club dancing to this cut (and the remix with DMX, Eve, and the remaining members of the Lox). OJ Da Juiceman will be remembered for the clap if you can relate.
“Grind Hard” sounds like a song you get up to in the morning when you don’t want to go to work and feature Mary J. Blige. Kiss talks about his history in the game and why he is still hear. Mary sounds good and the beat sounds like sunshine rays in the chorus.
“Something Else” is for the people who like the South sound and Kiss is joined by Young Jeezy on a verse. Kiss and Jeezy talk about being those dudes who are exceptional. The end of the album also has the remix featuring Snype Life, Bully, AP, Boo Rossini and Blood Raw.
My favorite cut is “One More Step” featuring one of the best tag teams as Styles P. joins Kiss as they do their back to back rap style to perfection. The topics they cover are diverse but the point is don’t mess with them on a track together. It’s not fair when these two together and they don’t disappoint as they speak on striving for the top of their profession over a beat with samples from Michael Jackson’s “We’re Almost There”.
“Stress Ya” is a good song for the club, home or car. The track features Pharrell on the chorus and Kiss talks about a woman eyeing him from a distance and his daily activities that make him attractive in and out the booth.
“What If” is a concept track that follows up “Why” and Kiss asks questions about his life and the world we live in. Nas joins in the fun and these two make up some profound questions that would change the reality we participate in.
Luther Vandross is alive and well on the cut “Things I’ve Been Through” as he’s sampled for the chorus and Kiss talks about his progression in the rap game from Bad Boy to now. It’s a really poignant song and on so many levels as Kiss gives the listeners his perspective on his experiences and also understands the fans expectations of him at times.
Upcoming crooner Avery Storm joins Jada on “I Tried”. The cut is about a lot of different situations where trying is the best you can do because you don’t what’s coming up next.
“Rockin’ With The Best” is for the ladies and the couples on a late night ride. There is a slow poppin’ beat done by the Neptunes and Pharrell with Bobby Valentino do their individual thing on the chorus and bridge respectively.
Mr. Porter gives a great beat to Kiss for a song with a message called “Smoking Gun”. The song features Jazmine Sullivan on the chorus and Kiss talks about a father who sexual abuses a child  (the child later gets pregnant) and the child’s self-esteem among other scenes around that. Kiss talks about being ready to protect that girl and Sullivan pours her passion on to the song and it’s amazingly vivid. Kiss is an impressive storyteller and those unfamiliar to that fact but with knowledge of sexual abuse will feel this cut.
Next up comes Raekwon and Ghostface Killah joining Kiss on “Cartel Gathering” a slamming track with the sports’ best participants. Real recognizes real and that can’t be more true than on this cut.
“Come and Get Me” features the tough side of Kiss and Sheek Louch and S1 come thru on a track that reminds you of D-Block.
“By My Side” is another single from Kiss and features Ne-Yo. The song is really lively with a thumping beat and Kiss talks about being there for someone. Ne-Yo doesn’t come up small on this track and makes you believe he will be there for you.
“A Letter To B.I.G.” was featured on the Notorious soundtrack and it’s on here too! The track features former Bad Boy labelmate and wife of B.I.G.: Faith Evans and Kiss talks about his friend and mentor in a moving way.
Another bonus besides the “Something Else Remix”  is “Death Wish” featuring Lil’ Wayne. The beat, done by The Alchemist, sounds like a death wish and the old veteran and the newer veteran talk about some violent scenarios. Wayne makes sure he comes particularly hard on this track and impressed me and Kiss lived up to the hype of someone whose group is known for being the streets.
Overall an excellent LP, I’ll give it 4.5 GeoGlobes.

GeoReview: Method Man and Redman, Blackout 2


GeoReview: Method Man and Redman, Blackout 2

Posted on 24 September 2009 by Clayton
by Clayton Ruley
The How High Brothers return for another session.
The How High Brothers return for another session.
Method Man and Redman return with Blackout 2, the long awaited follow-up to…you guessed itBlackout! The smoking duo is back and giving Hip Hop a much needed smoke break! In the time since they put out the first classic LP the rap game has seen the download and internet game step up tremendously and now bubble gum rap is the in thing. These two artist have a few cuts for the radio but their appeal is for the underground.
The duo talks about being the bomb on “I’m Dope N***a”, a cut about their rap prowess and being ready for any guest appearances if the funds are right.
“A-Yo” features Saukrates and is one of the radio friendly track on the LP. The two veterans talk about feeling good and riding out with their lady of choice to do what they do.
“Dangerous MCs” is another cut that lets Red and Meth talk about why they have been in the game for a combined 35 years or so.
Def Squad is in the building as Keith Murray joins Redman and Method Man on a firey track called “Errybody Scream”. Murray doesn’t disappoint on this cut and the whole team talks about them being on another level compared their peers.
“Hey Zulu” is another cut for the radio and the club and the duo talks about approaching a girl in the club and the fellas perspective when you are in the club. It’s really about going out and having a good time while you have a chance to.
The next cut is a classic cut as UGK joins Red and Meth on “City Lights”. Pimp C is sampled on the chorus and Bun B., Red and Meth get down on a dirty track that perfect for this type of collaboration. Bun B always impresses me on his guest appearances and this isn’t an exception as he gets down on the fast jumpy Houston flow with mastery status.
On “Father’s Day” the duo take a parental role on other rappers who think age has to do with skill.
“Mrs. International” is for those who have that special someone who makes them happy. Meth and Red talk about a good looking, supportive woman who has a strong head on her shoulders and Erick Sermon of EPMD helps on the chorus.
Gilla House and Method’s family joins in on the fun on”How Bout That” featuring Ready Roc and Streetlife. The beat is hot and is perfect for rolling out to your hype-ass nighttime event.
“Dis Iz 4 All My Smokers” mixes in  some crowd their concerts, Dr. Trevis and a beat seemingly from movie soundtrack to let the How High Brothers talk about their love for the green smoke and how they will smoke you under a table. Redman also talks about people getting off cigarettes too so call it a public service announcement.
“Four Minutes To Lockdown” brings two fo the hottest duos together as Ghost and Rae join Red and Meth in an absolute banger! I don’t need to say no more. “I Know Sumthin” features Poo Bear and this is another banger about having fun on the rollout to the club, in the club and watching out for haters.
Overall while it’s not the original Blackout it is a high quality LP from two emcees that may look innocent and safe but will bite the hell out of you on the microphone. I’ll give it 4 GeoGlobes.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

GeoReview: U City, The Fall


GeoReview: U City, The Fall

By Constant

U Citys new album The Fall
U City's new album The Fall
Aziz and Joshua Collins made their initial gain in the minds of r&b listeners with Reflections when they were known as United Soul. Now they return with a new LP: The Fall and a new name: U City. The group has done a lot of growing up since their debut LP so lets see what it means for their music as we give them a GeoReview.
“The Rescue” starts U City’s second LP The Fall and the group talks about being the clean up guys for the ladies’ broken heart.
The fellas talks about a girl who changes you life when you are with her in “The Ride”, a track with a banging guitar riff.
“Come Thru” has a futuristic sound and the fellas talk about letting the problems stay at door and the letting the lust develop. This cut has a summer radio single feel to it.
“Heartbreaker” is another of those cuts you can see a video and hear on the radio. Josh comes off sensual and tells a story of a confident man who does his thing but is accused of being too cold. Aziz uses his falsetto voice as he begins to tell his own story this cut shows U City’s skill as a songwriters.
“Tight” has a 1970’s feel to it and Aziz gets to get raspy on the chorus as the group talks about a woman making sure her man keeps her close because they will be waiting.
“Skin/Bathtub Luv” features vocal arraignments by Joshua on “Skin” and “Bathtub Luv” is the progression song. “Yes” is a smooth groove you end a night with.
“Senseless” is my favorite on the track and sounds like it could be one of their best in their young careers because of the music and the songwriting.
“Electric Lady” is one cut you can hear them on stage because of the organ and guitar sound on the track. The group shows another side to their game on this cut and shows a passion that has many women attending their shows.
Dave Ghetto comes through on “Move It”, a track with an upbeat tempo that reminds you of the islands or Miami. You can get to dancing on this track and have a good time.
“Real Live” is one of the few songs that reminds me of this younger musical era of production by computer and while it’s not my favorite, I understand the game and this is a good crossover track that will appeal to a younger listening crowd.
The piano work on the “All For You – Intro” is real nice and is a good lead up to “All For You”, a track about knowing what you want despite the obvious distractions all around.
The LP ends with the inspirational “Each One”, a song for the children and those who are down looking up. The group talks about making change and working with each other and teaching one another.
Overall, the group sings well as a group and writes some lyrics that will have the ladies feeling respected,soft, sexy and loved. These brothers love a lot and let you know on this LP. My favorite songs are “Senseless”, “Tight” and “Heartbreaker”. The duo continues to bring Philadelphia sound and songwriting to their projects and prove they have a strong reason to make music for the people’s ear.
The LP’s songs are written by Joshua and/or Aziz and they executively produced the project. Album was produced the Collins Bros. and Mike DeCastro. Production for the individual songs was done by Dinky Bingham, DeCastro, Rayfield “Ray Ray” Holloman, Kookie, Ronald “P-Nut” Frost, Steve McKie, Conley “Tone” Whitfield, Simon Illa, Demien Desandies and U City themselves.
I’ll give this LP 4 GeoGlobes.