Bun B's "Trill OG" earns 5 Mics from The Source

The Source magazine has lost a lot of credibility from me in recent years, however a 5 Mic album is still a special feat for any artist. Most recently Bun B recieved this honor for his album "Trill OG".  This album is a classic even if based on the UGK and Tupac collab alone. That's not it though. Drake delivers 2 timeless hooks and a verse where he boasts, "Drizzy Drake man, young Sweet Jones". And of course Bun B did his first DJ Premier track properly. He and Slim Thug provide something for the slab on the instant Texas anthem, Ridin Slow.
Like most other recent albums, this too has an unusual amount of features, but the Port Arthur native held his own against each guest.  Bun B recently said "It's time for Texas to get back on top." He's leading by example I see.

Ross Vs. Jeezy

Jeezy thinks the C.O. took it a little too far with B.M.F. Jeezy declined Ross's invitation top hop on the remix, instead he made his own version of the song with the Meech. It could be a "planned beef" because both artists are on the same label, so it would bring in extra dollars. Not to mention Ross's new album Teflon Don came out today (I'm going to cop it after work for sure), and Jeezy's TM103 is also near release. Nevertheless, this has to happen. I think people have been waiting on this, especially Ross fans.  And I'm even surprised that I'm saying this but I'm taking Ross in this one. Somehow, someway, even the the C.O. thing is a killer among other things (like every song on the album has features). I just haven't been impressed with most Jeezy's bars lately. What do you think? Whose album will sell more?

Breakthrough MCs of 2010'

Every year MTV has a poll to assist them in making their choice for the "Hottest Breakthrough MCs of 2010". The candidates are Big Sean, Curren$y, Donnis, Freddie Gibbs, J Cole, Jay Electronica, Jay Rock, Nicki Minaj, Nipsey Hustle, Pac Div, Pill, Roscoe Dash, Diggy Simmons, Trae tha Truth, Travis Porter, Tyga, Vado, Waka Flocka Flame, Wiz Khalifa, and Yelawolf.

Realistically I think the only candidates that have a chance are Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, J Cole, Nicki Minaj and Travis Poter. Granted, someone else may drop an unexpectedly classic album, but probably not. I chose these because Curren$y's album is pretty much a beast to everyone I've asked, Kush and OJ is a smoker's delight, Nicki Minaj has won 2 grammys and has had the #1 single for 9 weeks, and her album has yet to come out (Nov 23), and J Cole produced a classic mixtape and 2 above average singles for his album, and JayZ's cosign. Travis Porter does not get my vote or any other fan of Hip Hop's vote but they got the streets buzzing hard right now. If Jay Electronica ever drop anything else, he should be considered as well. Waka is doing his thing too, I can't hate, but his music appeals to a smaller select group than the aformentioned artists. Vado? eh, he may be at least worth me mentioning.

O and shout out Trae tha Truth from Houston, Tx. His involved in a law suit now because they are banning his music from the radio here in Houston so it's gonna be hard for him to make noise. However, his album will feature the likes of Wayne, Rick Ross, and Bun B..



My guess is that Nicki Minaj will be the Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010, though my favorite is J Cole. Who do you think?

Pusha T to G.O.O.D. Music

Supposedly Pusha T is signing to G.O.O.D. Music. He won't confirm or deny though, even though his mixtape The Fear of God is dropping on "Good Music Day" with Kanye, Big Sean, Kid Cudi, and Consequence's albums. Not to mention he was also in Hawaii with 'Ye while he was recording his album. This could be/ will be another very G.O.O.D. look for Kanye and the rest of the label.

Another Hov...Couldn't be. Could it?

JayZ opened up his Kindom Come album with another "diss" (like Vol 3, BP, BP3) aimed towards Dame Dash among a couple other people. I guess, through all the beef between Jay and Dame, Dame said something along the lines of [I made JayZ], which sparked a response on from Jay on the song Lost Ones. He says "I heard niggas sayin they made HOV, ok, so make another HOV..." And that's exactly what Dame is trying to do...

Dame Dash recruited Ski Beatz to produce JayZ's debut Reasonable doubt. Classic. And look at Jay Z now... So Dame decides to sign Curren$y to the Roc and guess who he recruits to produce his album. That's right, Ski Beatz. And guess what...Classic! Though Curren$y is not as talented as JayZ he did his thing. It is also speculated that Dame is working with Jay Electronica too, who is as talented as JayZ if not better, lyrically. Yea, I said that. It's highly unlikely that Dame produces another artist who releases 11 #1 albums, becomes the president of Def Jam, and marries Beyonce (to name a few of his accomplishments), but musically, he might be on to something.

Curren$y's Pilot Talk is my second favorite album of the summer next to Thank Me Later. Dame resurrected himself with this one. If Curren$y, Jay Electronica, and Mos Def form a team (as rumors suggest)...lookout. That's all I'm saying.

Pilot Talk

I'm going to go cop Curren$y's album Pilot Talk after I get off work. I'm not impressed by Curren$y's flow, but i'll get it just because Ski Beatz produced it. Besides, the last album Ski produced that Dame co-signed turned out pretty nice (Reasonable Doubt, JayZ). Also, it has some nice features from Devin the Dude, Snoop, Mos Def, Jay Electronica, and a few others...

Nicki's Album

Its official, her not yet titled album is set to release on November 23rd.