Paper Planes

M.I.A. - Paper Planes

Something about this song is very catchy, so I had to give it some shine as it comes from M.I.A., who is a British musician that uses music to spread political messages of injustices. M.I.A. produces music that encompasses various genres, with lyrics that voice politics, social realism and humour. Her artwork and clothes feature similar topics and have distinctive, often vibrant color schemes.




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White Jewish NYC rapper disses Obama, Luda

E-Shy disses Obama, Ludacris

This is an interesting video, or a collage of images/videos with an audio track layed over it from a NYC based white Jewish rapper, E-Shy goes in on Obama's policies, Obama's deflection from the issues, and makes a strong argument to why he shouldn't be president. Of course, like all rappers, E-Shy attacks Obama's manhood, and even goes after Michelle Obama. Its good to see hip-hop getting political again.

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Nas ft. Keri Hilson - Hero

Nas ft. Keri Hilson - Hero

Universal must be very happy with this song because it is a single that they can actually promote and market - not saying that the new album for Nas titled 'Untitled' is bad; its just too geo-political-socially charged that I have a hard time seeing Universal Music Group pushing a lot of marketing dollars behind Nas' latest effort.

This song features Keri Hilson (Timbaland fame) and is produced by Polow Da Don - hit producer of such hits for Rich Boy, Young Buck, Young Jeezy, and others. Nas' albums usually don't have big time producers such as Polow as Nas likes to go for the grimier, dark, and more somber beats.



Of course we all know that Nas was suppose to name his album 'Ni****' but that would be too hard to get retailers such as Wal-Mart and HMV to go along with such a bold and emotionally-charged word. To check out the 'Ni****' mixtape though featuring some album tracks and other material, download it free here:

DJ Green Lantern & Nas



Nas drops 'Untitled' on July 15, 2008 and is no doubt to continue to spark debate and dialogue .... which hip-hop is supposed to do.

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Flashing Lights remix

Flashing Lights Remix

A fan remix of Kanye's West 'Flashing Lights' off of his Graduation (2007) CD. I gotta big-it up because of the concept AND dude is a T Dot native. Graduation has to be one of the better (if not best) CD's of 2007; lyrically & the production quality of the album is a positive step for hip-hop.

.:: d.b
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