What's going on folks?! Welcome back to my hip-hop world. This has so far been a very interesting, yet intriguing and controversial, week and of course I must speak on these events, as only I can so eloquently do. With that said, let's get started. The biggest thing that really has irked a lot of people, myself especially, was the total ignorance and disrespect from Young Fool, I mean Young Thug. Earlier this week, this so-called rapper was asked about the events in Ferguson a few weeks ago (seems like so long ago almost now). His response, although shocking, was not at all surprising.
I don't really know why people are befuddled by his buffoonery. He just showed the world how truly sad of a young Black man and a human being he is. However, I'm starting to have another theory about him and how he's projected. The bigger problem may go back to the record labels. The Artist & Repertoire representatives (A&R's) clearly sign these guys and they feel they can make money off of his ignorance and stupidity. Please don't forget about Q-Tip's industry rule #4080. I'm not completely sure that they necessarily mind how he tends to act. It keeps their "client" in the mouths of people, whether with praise or contempt. People are still talking about this jackass, including me. I also blame his agent. How could he or she not prepare or train this boy on speaking publicly to the media. He was baffled by the most simple questions, borderline elementary (by the way, who is this so-called reporter? I suppose the questions could've been harder for him). He had a ton of trouble trying to answer those questions that even a fifth grader could've asked him. He cared about nothing, ZERO, except his riches. Again, however, this is not to be surprised about. He's been one of the biggest embarrassments, not just in hip-hop, but for all of us Blacks. He's a representation of how these labels could care less how dumb they look, as long as they put money into these execs pockets. Look at the trend: Trinidad James, Chief Keef, and the one that started all of this ignorant coon mess for our generation, Gucci Mane. I would say Wayne too, but at least the dude is talented and he actually does care about community issues, somewhat at least. It's unknown whether or not his career will take a big hit from this "interview", but what is known is that people now have gotten a clear look at what our hip-hop generation is being led by. All up-and-coming emcees, and I use that term loosely, be leaders and not followers. Don't be characters, be people.
Next order up for grabs is the apparent split between model Amber Rose and one of our favorite stoners (unlike that dumb ass I just spoke of), Wiz Khalifa. This came out of nowhere, as the two seem to have been such a happy couple, but as we all know, anything can happen behind closed doors. Reportedly, Rose is seeking full custody of their year-old son, but will not contest the prenup. There have been rumors of infidelity on the part of Khalifa, but there have also been rumors of another future divorcee, Nick Cannon, being involved in this ordeal as well. What's with these hip-hop romances coming and going at such rapid cases? There was word earlier this week of the former Bow Wow, Shad Moss, being engaged to love & Hip-Hop star Erica Mena (wasn't she dating a girl during this past season??). then there's the back and forth romance and break up of Future (another cat I'm not a huge fan of, but at least he's not Young Thug) and Ms. "Goodies" herself Ciara. I keep telling people, in today's society, unless you're Jay & Bey, hip-hop romances won't last. Even then, remember those rumors of Jay stepping out?
On a much more positive note, hip-hop heads' mouths are officially watering with anticipation as the legendary revered producer DJ Premier formally announced the collaboration with one of hip-hop's most fundamentally complete emcees ever, Royce Da 5'9, as PRhyme. These two have gone back as far as 2002, with Royce's explosive single (no pun intended, seriously) "Boom" from his nuts debut Rock City. They continued with his incredible cut from his dark, yet vicious, Death Is Certain album, "Hip-Hop", and they last collaborated on the cuts "Shake This" from his album Street Hop, and "Second Place" from his last solo album in 2011, Success Is Certain, which was obviously a far more upbeat album than its predecessor. Many, including myself, were waiting for an eventual full-length album between the two and, finally last week, a brief two-minute video was released with renowned producer Adrien Younge in the vid searching through vinyl. It turns out the only samples used on the album will come from Adrien. With the Slaughterhouse album delayed until early next year, and Joell Ortiz promoting his new album, House Slippers, that just dropped, this serves as one of the single most awaited albums of the remainder of the year. Although no definite release date has been given, just the news of the guest list alone has heightened the level of intrigue. Features such as TDE's ScHoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, Mac Miller, Dwele, Killer Mike, Common, Jay Electronica, and the aforementioned Slaughterhouse makes this an absolute must-have for the Fall. This has the makings to be an instant, as well as long-standing, classic, and along with albums from Big K.R.I.T., Ras Kass & Apollo Brown, Black Milk, Raekwon, Rapsody, and Kendrick Lamar arriving soon, this Fall will be on fire! Stay tuned for news of a release date for PRhyme. Here's a look at the blistering teaser, and PLEASE pay attention to the last line of Royce's sixteen, which will undoubtedly serve as the sticking point for the duo.
That's all for now kiddies, but before I go I must leave you with the cut of the week. To no surprise, it's the first single from the as-of-yet-untitled sophomore major label album from K-Dot (that's Kendrick for those not in the know). This is a clear jacking of The Isley Brothers' "Sexy Lady", but lyrically he's as sharp as ever, especially one year removed from the INSANE "Control (remix)" verse. This is a positive, uplifting cut, but has been receiving mixed reviews. You be the judge. As for me, I'm out. See you guys and gals next week.
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