Old Long Time

"2007 Wrap Up" - Skillz

For those who don't know, Skillz, née Mad Skillz, has been making these since 2002. In the spirit of... iunno, being nice, I'll give you links to the old joints too.

2002
2003
2004
2005
2006

Seeing as his annual wrap-ups are prolly the best thing he has going for himself, Skillz decided to shoot a video for this year's track. The video premieres at midnight January 1 (who's actually gonna be sober enough to post this at midnight?), but here's a look behind the scenes...



In other news, my 'Skins are the hottest team in the NFC and headed to the playoffs! However, somebody needs to pull Clinton Portis to the side and talk to him about his post-game outfits. Watch Sportscenter today and you'll know what I'm talking about. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a picture of him online, but it's pretty unacceptable.

Now I can't decide if this is unacceptable or not: Episode 1 of The Wire's final season is on the internets. Yes huh, the season premiere, scheduled to air January 6, 2008, of the best TV show ever is available to download for bootleggers such as myself. I'll have you know that I did not download it. I am waiting patiently for that first blessed Sunday of the new year, but if you are anywhere near computer-literate niggas, somebody'll either have it or know somebody who has it. I don't really care what you do, just make sure you watch it.

That's it. I'm headed to Osama's most likely target on NYE, except I'll be in King's County. Might post more Wale before I leave. If not, Happy New Year... niggaaaaaaas

Where's Hannah Montana when you need her?

"Nike Boots" - DipSet Remix

Yes. DipSet. Specifically, Max B, Freekey Zeeky and Lil Wayne (spitting the same verse from this.) Also, Wale is only on the hook. Trust me, you'll be happy he's not associated with this version.

I ain't forget about you

You get 2 for 1 today since I forgot to throw one up last week.

For all the ppl we lost in 07 (and for some comic relief):


Soon you'll understand:

Am I the only one that wouldn't mind it if KP & Envyi made a comeback? And why is "the object of desire" in this video Polow da Don? (Don't believe me? Watch 1:24-1:36 and 2:04-2:25.) And why does Polow da Don look like a member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony? And why is Envyi such a bad lil white girl, but not in a white girl way, in a black girl way? And why do I keep on asking you questions?

Making it harder to breathe

Figured I'd repost this one
"Elevators" - Wale

drop this one
"Boyz (Remix)" - Wale ft. M.I.A.

and sneak this one to you
"Big Spender (Remix)" - Freeway ft. Jay-Z and Wale

Tomorrow I'm goin for broke and dropping most of the other stuff cuz once school starts back up, "blogging" will be the least of my worries.

Stuff you don't want your little kids to hear

LOL to "It's music to the ears of somebody..."

DipSet CD for Christmas, disguised as a Hannah Montana CD? Isn't that the best Christmas present EVER!!! I think DipSet is behind it all. Remember when they hacked Tru Life's MySpace page? You can't tell me Killa didn't have anything to do with this.

Killa Cam, Walt Disney, DipSet, Byrd Gang, (Mickey) Mouse Club. We fly high and stay low. Get a shot of my pool in the back.

We Ain't Like Everyone

"The Good Life (DC Remix)" - Kanye West ft. T-Pain and Wale

It's basically the original song with a verse from Wale thrown in for good measure. Don't worry, I'm saving the real heat for the days ahead. It's cold out, and I gotta keep you warm.

Until then watch this:

All for One, One for All

Ok, this is my last post of the day. I promise. Estelle is dropping a new album in February 2008. Here's the lead single:

"Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)" - Estelle ft. Will.I.Am

This song samples the same song as a classic Biggie joint:

"I Put A Spell On You" - Screaming Jay Hawkins

There. I'm done for the day.

Cocaine is a helluva drug

DMX is still a beast. Iunt care what u say.

Check your ingredients

Not being from Chicago, I won't pass judgment on this duo. They're average rappers at best. It's a wonder what marketing can do. Imagine Lupe and Wale formed a group, but didn't talk about ishkit. Mindless hypebeast party music.

And yes, these are the same ppl.

Leave em leakin'

Yeah, you've heard most of these already. Either way, Lil Wayne just released this "official" leak of his music. The actual version for sale has only 5 tracks. I got the OG version, e.g. more songs you've heard already.

We can make war or make babies

January 26 - Clipse and Wale in Boston
January 27 - Clipse and Wale in Philly
January 28 - Clipse and Wale in NYC

This is all tentative and no, you can't google it but I heard it from Wale's manager. Let's hope it happens.

Until then, enjoy.
"All I Need" - Wale ft. Tawiah (Prod. by Mark Ronson)

More Wale tomorrow, more music shortly.

Don't Download This

So sometimes I happen upon stuff I never heard of and decide to download it because, simply, I never heard of it. Sometimes, the results are great. Other times, I get this. Click the album cover if you wanna laugh. Otherwise, imagine this post doesn't exist.

Dance My Pain Away

Click the album cover.

Rasta Dem King of de Jungle

Lil Wayne ft. Sizzla & T-Streets - The Only Reason

This video was shot 10 months ago, but just recently released, which explains Weezy sans styrofoam cup. Download and enjoy Weezy's buju banter. There's also a certain dreadlocked bitty in this video that's inspired me to make a Top Women of 08 list. *Warning: pic is NSFW*

A Picture Worth A Thousand Words...

Well I wont give Nasir Ben Olu Dara aka Jim's favorite Kufi aka Kelis' EBT card that much clout, but the press, Al Sharpton, Don Imus & Buppies abound will do that for me; and thats just the genius of it all.

In 2006, Nas lit a fire under the asses of those who matter most (except white folks) with his ever-ringing single and album title, "Hip Hop Is Dead". Let Nas, the self-professed "lord of the projects til the coffins drop in the ocean like a Amistad slave overboat" tell it, he believes hip-hop's state of danger is the product of a stir crazy record industry trying to cope with the financial implications of the digital revolution by promoting under-whelming, but cost-effective drivel to the consumer. His concept, to stop bleeding (finger-pointing and bitching amongst cross-regional emcees and bloggers alike) by challenging the streets with a statement, bold enough to force you the listener and they the artists, to either prove otherwise or go home.

If "Nigger" can be equally as effective (save for the release of ever-perplexing souljaboytellem.com) and force the issue beyond Al Sharpton's soap box and Mr. Imus' irreverance, and into the hearts and minds of Pop-Culture America... I'm all for it. But then again, what is the issue anyway?

Where air beats concrete

Wale - Nike Boots Remix (ft. Lil Wayne) [Clean/No DJ]

It's just the beginning. You hear that "Good Girls" instrumental right? Bootlegger for life! Hate on, haters.

Rap's Ambassador

In case you haven't noticed, we don't take holidays here. Ya boi happened upon a trove of unreleased and soon-to-be released Wale songs (and videos) today. I'm considering whether or not I'll release them on the blog. The snob bug bit me. I'll definitely let you in on the lastest Wale gossip tho.

Word is, homey got a major-label deal. Nobody's dropped the dime about which label and yaddayaddablingbling, but my sources tell me news should be made public soon.

Also, in addition to the URB mag cover (pick it up if you haven't already), Wale should get a piece on Vibe.com and possibly a write-up in an actual issue. Lastly, remember Nike Boots? Well, Wale's got a remix out (on the new DJ Green Lantern mixtape) with none other than the '07's Remix King, Weezy F. Baby. No, I'm not kidding: Wale x Weezy. PLUS, there's another remix of the same song featuring Wale Folarin and 2 other well known rappers.

Wanna hear the remix with Weezy? Here. But that's all you get...

for now. 8-)

Wait til I get my money right

Suicide the doors. Holler at the Nissan Intima concept car. I still don't have a car but i ain't in no rush though. I need my credit report to look like "Parker Stewart Longfellow IV" and not "Hakeem PeeWee Jenkins" before I make that move. I'm thinking 25, which gives me 18 months to look white on paper. And once I do, you can't tell me nothing, cuz I'm hollering at this jawn:





It's got the playfulness of Lauren London, the maturity of Kerry Washington, and the sex appeal of Dania Ramirez (word to Bobby Valentino). I think Juvenile said it best:

"I need it in my life."

Merry Christmas!

To the loyal base of You Hype! Sike Nah... supporters, may yuletide and eggnog be showered upon ya mama's crib. Whether you get down w/ St. Nick or the Menorah, remember you got plenty to celebrate and be thankful for. As for myself, I get to defer them student loan jawns for another 6 months! As for Jay, he probably got to role-play with Bey' in a Mrs. Claus one-piece straight from Fredericks. As for the streets, The Wire will be back in full-swing in January. Remember it could always be worse... Chicago Bulls' head coach Scott Skiles woke up to a pink slip on his voice mail from GM John Paxson, after a bad 2 months on the job. Happy Kwanzaa

Now for a disturbing stocking stuffer hot off the blog circuit...





I knew something wasn't right about that MH/B2K/TUG shit...

I wouldnt put this behavior past any of these hollywood types tho. I call em "hollysexuals" (see Diddy, Usher, etc.) They're probably not gay, or even DL as the "BAP Handbook" generation deems, just rich and bored. Whats a Grecian-style, gender bending, animals included orgy to a nigga that owns a stake in a sports franchise and has had more sex than money can buy? Weird? Hell yes! Wrong? In the church of the latter-day niggas? YES! But it is what is... "hollysexuals"

... just leave the kids alone, for Christ's sake.

Chunk the deuce

Hov resigns as Def Jam Prez. Next stop, Sony?