Lookout: Frank Ocean

Just when you thought Odd Future only talked about rapping, killing and telling Steve Harvey to Fuck off. There has be an unsung hero in the group that only the true followers would know of. Frank Ocean is vocalist that recently signed to Def Jam and also part of the new cult craze Odd Future with Tyler The Creator.

Artist of the Decade: Who ran it better?

The time has come to Debate between two hip-hop/rap juggernauts.  Nasty Nas versus Slim Shady, yes the witty lyrist against the often out spoken rapper from 8 mile. The debate continues with artist of the decades.

The Collection

I love collection especially random collections. I believe I am collector of the rarest form, one that collects, but not one that collects from a-z or not in any particular order. My magazine collection varies from vibe, the Source, XXL, Wax Poetics and even Complex. I had a conversation with my cousin and him telling me that I am not a collector, just one that sees and grabs. I think differently hence the post. 2011 is the year of collecting for me and as I right this post I am about to red some Complex spread and Respect spreads.

I think a good collection consists of good quality and your our twist on things. Yes, its easy to go through 1-10 but wheres the fun in that. Why not collection albums? why just not include mixtapes. Collections are fun and to look back at things only brings great memories and old times. When you think about it we all collect in some kind of way, just some of us are a little better or strict about it. Thats was my little rant about the collection and all that jazz.

Favorite Album of 2010

How could you go wrong with this album. I dont think you can. Yes, it easy to jump on the bandwagon of XXL and The Source, but when I have been a fan of Kanye's since College Dropout to 808 & Heartbreaks it only makes scence. This albums seemed to be a coming of age for Kanye, his hiatus had been the 1st break since his mother passing. Ye' pours his heart out in every song. From "Blame Game" to "Hell of A Life" Kanye's album shows that moving to Hawaii and putting yourself in isolation is a great way to make the album of the year.  The G.O.O.D Friday music drops also served a teaser to the eventual classic. Although the album was leaked early. The masses still went out to buy the album and support Kanye trophy album. Many classic lines: "When you chase the pussy it's a sin/But if it fall in your lap, it's a blessing." ,  "And I know it’s superficial and you say it’s just clothes/But we shopping in that motherfucker and it just closed.". Well calculated moves are what made this album so dope. How could you not drop an album at the end of the year and have it not be considered dope especially since Kanye has been known to be in the spotlight like with Taylor Swift, running on stage acting a fool and oh course the "George Bush, doesn't like black people" statement. 

Check out the Spotlight I did on Kanye I few months ago:

Brotherly Love?

Philadelphia happens to be my favorite football team and this topic has been on my mind for sometime now. Philly really loves it brothers, from McNabb to Allen Iverson to Michael Vick. We all know A.I used to rule the hardwood back in the 90's until he decided he was bigger than then the team and never wanted to show up for PRACTICE!
As for football in the 1999 NFL draft Philly was booood for their 1st round pick of Donavan McNabb, which in the end turned out to be probably the best decision they could have made. This year the love continued by trading their 1st love for their second love and much younger running threat. Yes, the dog fighter its an unfortunate title and I wish it didn't follow him around but he did the crime.
My really reason for this post is to ask: why does Philly always take a chance on the risky brothers, but are ready to ship them out when they not longer can produce. Maybe its sports, but I think for a much as Philly loves you, they can hate you just as fast. It could just be me but let me know what you think. Just on of those opinion posts.