[Hip-Hop] Rick Ross – Oil Money Gang (Feat. Jadakiss) (Prod. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - June 3, 2013
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It should be pretty evident by now that Maybach Music Group is determined to take over your Monday. As we mentioned earlier today, Rick Ross and company are set to drop the third edition of their Self Made series later this summer. After announcing the new album, Ross has been leaking music from the project throughout the day, with the latest offering being “Oil Money Gang” featuring Jadakiss. While “Poor Decisions” seemed to take Ross out of his comfort zone a bit, this new cut is right up his alley. It’s a silky smooth number that absolutely oozes decadence and luxury. Check out the latest single from Rozay above and be on the lookout for Self Made Vol. 3 when it drops on August 6th.

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[Hip-Hop] DJ Khaled – Hip-Hop Feat. Nas, Scarface & DJ Premier (Prod. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)

Posted by Baseer Ahmad - August 10, 2012

When you think of the word “hip-hop,” DJ Khaled is not often the name that first comes to mind.  Conversely, Khaled is what many would often associate with the antithesis of “true” hip-hop and all that is wrong with the genre right now.  Whatever your feelings about Khaled and his contributions to the game, you have to give him props for the special group he’s been able to assemble here.  With legends Nas and Scarface blessing the mic and DJ Premier and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League handling the boards, it’s easy for the listener to be reverted back to the glory days of the 90’s. Both emcees allude to the deceptive and fickle companion that hip hop can be, reflecting on their experiences over the last twenty some odd years, including both the riches of the highs and the struggles of the lows.  It’s an interesting take on the subject, and provides us great insight on the rap careers of two of the greatest to ever grace the mic.

If you’re interested in seeing the process that went behind crafting this wonderful track, peep the “Making Of Hip Hop” video after the jump, and if you enjoyed this, and want to listen to some more heavyweight collaborations, make sure to cop DJ Khaled’s latest project, Kiss The Ring, on August 21st.

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[Album Review] Rick Ross – God Forgives, I Don’t

Posted by Carlos Fernandez - August 1, 2012

MIA might have a new king, watch out Pat Riley. Ricky Rozay has released a monster of an album and isn’t scared to tweet about it. Ross recruited Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Andre 3000, and his MMG crew to be part of his historic album. The Boss utilizes Florida producers Cool & Dre and the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League to create some polished, jazzy beats. With his lyrical evolution from Hustlin’ to GFID, it’s safe to say Ross has revolutionized the current rap scene to a more lyrically conscious audience, compared to artists like Waka Flocka. He diverges away from the typical trap music we associate with the drug aficionado and takes a turn to a more sophisticated mogul.

Ross’ taste has changed & he is altering the menu of rap/trap/hip-hop with him. With standouts like “Sixteen,” “Diced Pineapples,” and “Presidential,” Rick Ross has created THE standout hip-hop album of the summer. And with competition like Royalty,The Yellow Album, Life is Good, and Self Made Vol. 2, it’s a close race. Let’s see if G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Summer can break the finish line first, though. Stream a few of the notable tracks below and cop the album on iTunes.

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[Hip-Hop] Rick Ross – Sixteen (ft. Andre 3000)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - July 25, 2012

It would be an understatement to say the whole blogosphere has been eagerly anticipating a new verse from 3 Stacks. On this nearly 8-minute track, off Rick Ross’s upcoming God Forgives, I Don’t, we get an instant classic about the time constraints created by the standard sixteen-bar format. Ross opens nicely and just when when you are about to die of anticipation, the Outkast gracefully and flawlessly hops on.

Andre blesses us with an absurdly innovative flow for about two straight minutes followed by an impressive, psychedelic and Hendrix-esque guitar solo to conclude the experience. The prolonged verse, lasting far longer than sixteen bars, jumps sporadically, but seamlessly between topics imparting wisdom in a true stream of consciousness. The legend manages to both make insightful social commentary and capture a wide range of human emotion through his distinct and immediately recognizable voice. Despite his hiatus, the ATLien shows no signs of rust as he navigates the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League instrumental with ease. God Forgives, I Don’t hits stores on July 31st with many other notable features including Dr.Dre, Jay-Z, Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Wale. Sixteen is a laid back, but powerful song that seems fitting for a pensive afternoon spent poolside basking in the sun.

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