Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Eminem - Crack A Bottle (Prod. by Dr.Dre)

Yep, Number 1 is official called 'Crack A Bottle' now, iWonder if were going to see a video for the track after those dubious pictures... Let's see... Hey, atleast Dre & Em are back on a track together... NoDJ/Dirty/CDQ... P.S. this is the first post I've made whilst tipsy... ya dig? Happy New Year, douches! =D
Eminem - Crack A Bottle (Prod. by Dr.Dre)

Bobby Valentino - Hands On Me


Waddup Guyz,
Valentino with a joint of his album "The Rebirth." It is Expected that the album is released in 2009 and I expect it to be a great album considering Mrs. Officer was the 2nd best track off Carter 3.

Bobby Valentino - Hands On Me

Chingy Feat. H.B. Monte - Whatchu Want (Prod. By Drumma Boy)

Lol... The past of Right Thurr & Holiday Inn are long gone... And the future's looking sort of bleek, considering he's just been dropped from DTP too. This is redemption, perhaps?
Chingy Feat. H.B. Monte - Whatchu Want (Prod. By Drumma Boy)

Yung Joc Feat. Bobby Valentino - Poppin

When Joc & Bobby V collaborated for Beep Beep, it didn't get that much radio, anyways that's what you get when all of your hooks are mouth sounds, lol... Here's a new collabo.
Yung Joc Feat. Bobby Valentino - Poppin

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Nipsey Hu$$le - Got It Made

Ahhhhh, Nipsey Hu$$le is the future for the West Coast, Real Talk. Watch him rip up 2009 into pieces! The Seventy Pounds Mixtape is dropping soon too.
Nipsey Hu$$le - Got It Made [Produced by Villa Nova & B-Sides]

Video: Hustler Watch - Kid Cudi


Hustler Watch: Kid Cudi from Eighty81 on Vimeo.
Eighty81.com sits down Kid Cudi and talks about what it takes for an artist to progress in the industry.

Mega Man Feat. John Legend - So Easy

Mega Man's first single, from which is supposed to be a big 09' for him, it's a G.O.O.D. idea getting John Legend on the track.
Mega Man Feat. John Legend - So Easy [Image & Track Courtesy of OS]

Jadakiss Feat. Faith Evans- Letter To B.I.G.

[JadakissLaugh]HAHAAAA![/JadakissLaugh] Jada & Faith send out a message to Notorious. The Notorious movie should be dropping soon, as well as The Last Kiss in first quarter of 09'! This is the Dirty/CDQ, R.I.P. B.I.G.
Jadakiss Feat. Faith Evans - Letter To B.I.G.

Chris J - Balcony

Yep, the same Chris J from Plies' single 'Put It On Ya' straight from Slip N Slide, his first solo track I assume.
Chris J - Balcony

Monday, December 29, 2008

News: T-Pain Signs Travis McCoy Of Gym Class Heroes

"During a recent performance as a part of Lil Wayne's I Am Music tour, T-Pain announced he was signing Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes [click to read] to his Nappy Boy label. Hip Hop's current Auto-tune king inked a deal with which provides him with the option for both a physical and a digital imprint to sign artists.

"Nappy Boy is T-Pain's brand and umbrella label," T-Pain's business partner Michael Blumstein tells Billboard. "The label will be a full-fledged indie label with PR, promo and everything else a physical label has." Full Article

The Announcment:


I really didn't expect this one, thought he would have just signed the whole band, oh well.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Video: Busta Rhymes Performes Scenario



HAH! Luda asked, Luda got.

Saturday, December 27, 2008

DJ Khaled Feat. Jay-Z, Kanye West, & T-Pain - Go Hard (Remix)

I didn't expect this at all. Yes, Khaled has loads of hook-ups but he got Hova on the track?! I bet Yeezy had something to say about that... NoDJ/Dirty/CDQ.
DJ Khaled Feat. Jay-Z, Kanye West, & T-Pain - Go Hard (Remix)

Lil Wayne - Her Hair Black

Waddup Guyz,
So Weezy has been having a lot of fun on his tour wid, The Mad scientist, Keyeshia Cole, Gym Class Heroes, and Keri Hilson. The recent concert was sold out with Weezy opening with "Mrs. Officer". The rest of the gang came and set the stage on FIYAH!
Weezy F. with a snippet of a hot track. This track may seem a bit overdone at the beginning, but im sure the full version will be da shizz.

Lil Wayne - Her Hair Black

Tay Dizm Feat. Akon - Dream Girl

Them Konvicts and Nappy Boy's are back on their collarborations, Young Cash told us about his perfect bitch on Pain's Superstar Lady, so, I guess Kon & Tay are having a go too.
Tay Dizm Feat. Akon - Dream Girl

Friday, December 26, 2008

Nelly - Spaz Out

Joint couldn't make it onto Brass Knuckles, but I'm sure the Spazz Bros will be feelin this ish.
Nelly - Spaz Out

Akon - The Reason Feat. Bobby Moon


Waddup Guyz,
So Akon's new album "Freedom" is not doing well on the charts at all. It Peaked at 7, but now its dropped significantly to 31. 31!? Last Year "Konvicted" peaked at number 2 and went 3x platinum. I think that his album is pretty good, but not even close to what Konvict is capable of. This new beat is not off his album, it may be an extra. I would say this song is alright, but I hope that Akon can comeback with a fresh new album. This Track has Bobby Moon and Indian American who has lived in Texas his whole life.

Akon - The Reason (Feat. Bobby Moon)

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Video: Weezy Blog #5



It's been a while since we've had an insider the mind of Mr. Carter, hopefully more frequently now. This was taken post-concert in LA.

Kay L - Rockstar

Waddup Guyz,
So this Joint is Hotttttttt. Fo' Realz. I mean its got a fantastic hook and Kay L adds a great beat.
Its Produced by Dj Rock Star and Ill Will. They did a really good job with the music. I really love this song. Fookin Amazin'
I wanna Dedicate this Song to Polly and Aush, thanks for being there in Bombay.
Kay L - Rockstar

Jim Jones - Scarz



Waddup Guyz,
Dru Here and im baaaaaack. I moved to singapore where im with AJ and Sid. I had to leave Aush.
I hope Bombay doesn't consume him.
So, I really like Jim Jones and he's back with Another1.

Jim Jones - Scarz

Merry Christmas!

Hey! We at the ARS wish you a Merry Christmas, and a happy new year! We hope to keep doing our thing in the future, and bringing that new heat. It's our first Christmas via the blog, so easy! All the best in 2009,
Aush (author), AJ (author), Sid (Technical director), & Dru (author)

Rihanna Feat. Akon - Emergency Room

Even if he re-released her album this year, Rihanna can still consider the year a success with 'Disturbia' hitting top of the charts. Anyways, when she did come over to Singapore iHeard the performance was a massive dissapointment. Thankfully, I went to the Yeezy Glow In The Dark instead. This is the first single of Rihanna's next project, konvict on it too! The whole new album should be coming in 2009 according to an interview she did.
Rihanna Feat. Akon - Emergency Room

Ya Boy Feat. Dr. Hollywood - We Run L.A.

Another Ya Boy track, still good but i wish it was longer tho. It may be along snippet, i dont know. But definitely worth a listen.

Download Ya Boy Feat. Dr. Hollywood - We Run L.A.

Git Fresh - Bonified Freak (Remade)

Another Dope track by Git Fresh. This has been remade with a new beat. I think it sounds better than the old one. So have so many tracks on the internet now, wheres the album?

Download Git Fresh - Bonified Freak

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 12/21/08



Taylor Swift's Fearless reigned supreme yet again. R&B took the top of the charts, as Keyshia Cole's A Different Me bumped B at #2. Jamie Foxx followed right after, with his Intuition album taking #3, an impressive debut for the multi-talented superstar. Beyonce sank just slightly to #5 with her I Am...Sasha Fierce.

Kanye West followed closely with 808's & Heartbreak out of the Top 10 for the first time yet. Anthony Hamilton's The Point Of It All came right after 'Ye's #11 position at #12.

Top 200 Album Sales (Top 5 Hip Hop/R&B)

Rank Artist Album This Week Est. Total
2
Keyshia Cole
A Different Me
321,758
322,085
3
Jamie Foxx
Intuition
265,196
265,362
5
Beyonce
I Am...Sasha Fierce
195,392
1,247,935
11
Kanye West
808s & Heartbreak
138,910
858,810
12
Anthony Hamilton
The Point Of It All
133,233
133,556

Plies entered the charts at #14 with his third major label full length in two years. Da REAList followed by fellow southern rap recent sensation Soulja Boy, who came nearly 30 spots lower with his iSouljaBoy.

Lil Wayne back in the Top 50. Tha Carter trudges towards three million sold in the States.

Meanwhile, holding rank with Emeritus, his reported last album from the onetime platinum rapper. Lil Wayne entered the charts twice this week, as DJ Drama and Aphilliates Music Group released a retail version of Dedication 3, that sold just under 10,000 units last week.

Other Notables

Rank Artist Album This Week Est. Total
14
Plies
Da REAList
114,438
114,674
43
Soulja Boy Tell Em
iSouljaBoy
45,507
45,565
49
Lil Wayne
Tha Carter III
37,822
2,816,607
142
Scarface
Emeritus
11,425
68,860
185
DJ Drama & Lil Wayne
Dedication 3
8,198
8,284

Source

AJ Says: Good first weeks for Jamie Foxx and Keyshia Cole but still not enough to topple Taylor Swift on top. But we know that no one sells like country artists right? Well atleast plies managed sales that actually equalled Akon's opening week. But yeah i still predict a huge drop next week for Da REAList. Lol @ Soulja Boy, but hey, he still sold more than the 20K that charles Hamilton said he wouldnt even sell. But Plat in a week? nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Fat Joe Feat. Ron Browz & Lil Wayne - Winding On Me

Kelka! After the imfamous 50 Cent & G-Unit beef, it seems like Joe is back on the stuff he does best: making records. He collaborates with his partern in making it rain (snow, AJ!) Lil' Wayne, and I guess now-a-days its cooler to have Ron Browz with the Auto-Tune rather than Pain, lol! I don't know what the other half of T-Wayne will think of these two on this joint, lol, Ron Browz on the beat too.
Fat Joe Feat. Ron Browz & Lil Wayne - Winding On Me

T.I. & Justin Timberlake - All Night

Same as "If I" but just tagged with a new track name. Produced by Timbo. Still waiting for that "Dead and Gone" vid. And yes Aushim, that vid is dope lol

For those who missed it earlier
Download T.I. & Justin Timberlake - All Night

Ya Boy Feat. T-Pain - So Mean

Holla At Ya Boy! This comes from 'Kush 2009' which should be coming soon! When's the next proper full album from the Bay Area bully?
Ya Boy Feat. T-Pain - So Mean

Music Video: Teriyaki Boyz Feat. Pharrell & Chris Brown - Work That + Track



Aaargh! This always happens between me & the Teriyaki Boyz, iRemember they dropped that Zock On! joint with Pharrell and Busta, I was bumping that for a while, then I forget about them. Then when I've completely forgotten about them, they come out with another crazy collaboration with Pharrell & Neptunes! You can always be sure so have a dope beat with Teriyaki Boyz, as, they've even got Daft Punk to make them a beat in the past.
Download: Teriyaki Boyz Feat. Pharrell & Chris Brown - Work That

Music Video: La Coka Nostra Feat. B-Real - I Am An American



Patriotic shit coming from La Coka Nostra! Their new album, called: A Brand You Can Trust, should be dropping early into 2009. Hey, anyone remember B-Real from that ol' Snoop single 'Vato'? Lol...

Mims - Move

Mr. Music Is My Savior, or, Mr. This Is Why I'm Hot comes back with new shit for his new album set to release 2009, called: Guilt. To be honest, I didn't even know that Mims released his 2nd album this year, anyways I'll be picking up the 3rd if there like 'Move' and 'Love Rollercoaster' with LeToya.
Mims - Move

Music Video: Ace Hood Feat. Plies - Stressin



Lol, my colleague AJ will be liking this shit, 2 new videos for Plies joints in a very short space of time. Too bad about the album sales Ace managed it the end though... tough luck.

Teairra Marí Feat. Pleasure P - Hunt 4 You

Lol... She had the greatest opportunity even to make it big, had a record deal with Roc-A-Fella, with great producers on her debut album like: Cool N Dre, & Sean Garrett. Meh, As it was there to see it didn't really work? Teairra Marí is on the hunt for you with Pleasure P of Pretty Ricky on this track.
Teairra Marí Feat. Pleasure P - Hunt 4 You

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Music Video: Plies Feat. Sean Garrett - Street Light



In my opinion, the best track off The REAList, in stores now too!

Music Video: Beyoncé - Halo



Both off of I Am Sasha Fierch, in Stores now!

Music Video: Beyoncé - Diva


News: Mary J. Blige And Jay-Z Being Sued

Jermaine Jumpp and Michael C. Adams of New Jersey are suing Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige for allegedly stealing a beat they produced.

According to TMZ.com, Jumpp and Adams claim in a federal lawsuit that they haded a CD to the "office" of producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins with a song titled "On My Grind."

Four years later, Blige recorded her hit song "Enough Cryin'," produced by Jerkins, which Jumpp and Adams contend sound too similar to their song.

It is not yet clear what Jay-Z's role in the suit is, although the two artists have had a close relationship for years. Earlier this year, Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z embarked on the immensely successful "Heart of the City" tour. Source.

DJ Drama Feat. The Dream, LA The Darkman, & Too Short - Tipper Love

I've just got a message from the Guiness Book of World Records, as The-Dream is attempting to beat Kon's record of making songs about a girl on a pole, good luck with that one, Radio Killer! More fiyah of Gangsta Grillz Part 2!
DJ Drama Feat. The Dream, LA The Darkman, & Too Short - Tipper Love

Monday, December 22, 2008

DJ Drama Feat. Akon, Snoop Dogg, & T.I. - Day Dreaming

Barack O'Drama is back! Well not really, because I did post the version only with Akon & Snoop on it, in any case, Clifford Harris hops on too! Gangsta Grillz The Album - Part 2 shall be dope!
DJ Drama Feat. Akon, Snoop Dogg, & T.I. - Day Dreaming

Cassie - Summer Charm (Prod. By Tricky Stewart & The Dream)

Mrs. Sean John with some more production by The-Dream (and probable writing), but, Cassie, it's winter now, no? P.S. FINALLY a use for this picture lying around on my computer...Cassie - Summer Charm

Kanye West - Flute Flow

Hmmmmm, Yeezy here with some Post-808s tracks shiz, I don't know if this didn't make the cut or what, the sample is dope though... Great to hear Kanye with some barz after a while, after this 'artists experimentation' iHope for barz on the next album..
Kanye West - Flute Flow

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Joell Ortiz Feat. Joe Budden - Move On

Joel Ortiz is joined by his fellow Slaughterhouse'ee Joe Budden, and the Free Agent Mixtape is coming soon...
Joell Ortiz Feat. Joe Budden - Move On

Wale - Chillin' (Prod. by Cool & Dre)

Man, Wale is one of the coolest rappers in terms of swag. Yes, 2008's infamous swag. You gotta give me a co-sign though, look at his kicks and music videos... DOPE! Cool N' Dre have done it again!
Wale - Chillin' (Prod. by Cool & Dre)

Daniel Merriweather Feat. Wale - Change



"The official video for Daniel Merriweather's first single "Change" featuring Wale from his album Love and War coming soon."

Music Video: Gorilla Zoe - Lost



"The official video for Gorilla Zoe's first single "Lost" from his second studio album Don't Feed Da Animals, due in stores March 17, 2009."

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Music Video: Huey Feat. Maino & Glases Malone - 24/7 - 365


BLVD Benny Feat. Jadakiss & Fabolous - Rock It Out (Remix)

Jada & Loso hop on to the remix of Blvd Benny's single called 'Rock It Out', second remix of the year with these two after 'Hi Hater' Speaking of which, Hi Haters!
BLVD Benny Feat. Jadakiss & Fabolous - Rock It Out (Remix)

Flo-Rida - Touch Me

Flo is back! Now since this year is coming to an end I still hear Low with T-Pain get a lot of plays, successful for Flo-Rida. But this joints got potential! Could be a hit! Madd props to DJ Dave!
Flo-Rida - Touch Me

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Mixtape: DJ Dave The Boss Part. 2

Holy shit a new DJ Dave mixtape? Well once again it has only exclusives that you probably have never heard before. Another great mixtape by DJ Dave, and let it keep coming. Download link after the track list:

DISC ONE:

01. Xs Feat Dave - Tha Rising (Prod By Dj Dave) 2.18
02. Marques Houston - How You Just Gonna 3.41
03. R. kelly - She Knows It 3.00
04. Mario - Jeanz 3.07
05. Jagged Edge - Get U Open 3.48
06. The Dream - Stripper Love 2.45
07. Ciara - Rattla 4.06
08. Bobby Valentino - -1 - 3 Is The New 2 4.45
09. Qwote - Material Girl 3.15
10. Justin Timberlake Feat T.I. - If I 4.44
11. Git Fresh - Monsta 3.51
12. Brutha - Forgiveness 4.22
13. Mila J - SWEAT 3.20
14. Sammie - Sorry Is Not Enough 2.29

DISC TWO:

01. Lil Scrappy - Tha Boss (INTRO) 1.50
02. Rich Rick Feat Maya - Kissing U 4.50
03. Petey Pablo Feat KrockerBoyz - Wall 2 Wall 3.30
04. Beyonce Feat Bow Wow - Boy Stop 3.25
05. Belly Feat Drake - Girl Let Me 3.35
06. Flo-Rida - Touch Me 2.44
07. Yung Berg Feat. Collie Buddz - I Do Better 3.54
08. Tpain - Fire (Missy Elliot Demo) 3.48
09. Busta Rhymes Feat Missy Elliot & Ne-Yo - Freakin You Out 4.05
10. SwizzBeatz - Represent Things You Do 2.00


Download DJ Dave The Boss Part. 2

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Music Videos

Young Jeezy - Who Dat



Sway Feat. Akon - Silver & Gold

Young Cash Feat. B.o.B. - You Already Know

iGuess you can tell what label Young Cash is from the pic, he should be promoted more by Nappy Boy, imo, Tay Tzim gets way more promotion. But then again, Tay has been in the game longer. Bob, and Young Cash were actually beefin over the Auto-Tune, guess that fiasco is over!
Young Cash Feat. B.o.B. - You Already Know

Monday, December 15, 2008

Jamie Foxx Feat. Rick Ross - Swag

Aight so this is the other version of 'swagga' that i posted over a week ago. Instead of Git Fresh doin the hook and a verse, its Jamie Foxx. Originally it is supposed to be Jamie Foxx, Akon & Rick Ross but i guess the akon version should leak sometime soon. Download link below plus the Git Fresh version in case you missed it.
Jamie Foxx Feat. Rick Ross - Swag

Rick Ross Feat. Git Fresh - Swagga

Download all the tracks that we have posted in the last month here:

AJ Rap December

Kicks: Air Jordan 1 (I) High - Infrared


"As part of a 2009 preview, we happened to mention that this pair of Air Jordan 1 (I) Retro were scheduled to release. Now we have another picture to bring to you guys, and wanted to touch on it in more detail. They may look similar to the patent leather version of the air Jordan 1 (I) that everyone has fallen in love with, but this time around, Jordan Brand has decided to go with the infrared color scheme, one which is adored by any true shoe fanatic."


Damn, I wish I could go downtown to Soho to pick up another 1 (I) pair of J'z, that would be dope... Maybe next year. Grazie, KENLU.

Video: Soulja Boy On 106 & Drive [Cartoon Parody Spoof]


LMFAO! Soulja Boy got owned, this cartoon is genius shit! Props to AJ & WSHH.

Ciara Feat. The Dream - Keep Dancing

Honestly. I don't like Bow Wow or 50 Cent that much, reason why douches! Cici colabo with The-Dream, sorry y'all, I can't dance unfortunatelly.
Ciara Feat. The Dream - Keep Dancing

Sunday, December 14, 2008

AJ Rap December 2008 + Album Art & Track list + GTA 4 Expansion Pack?

Well here you go, a compilation of last month's music if you guys had missed it. Click on track list to enlarge. If you would like this every month, then drop a comment in this post or in the shout out box to the right. Props to Adnan aka Mr A.C. for the amazing album art. Aight the link is below, get crazy...

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Plus heres the trailer for the first episode of the GTA 4 expansion pack called "The Lost And Damned". Its only going to be released on Xbox Live (Lol @ Ps3 users including Aushim).
Bonus: GTA 4 Expansion Pack

Kanye West performs Love Lockdown, Heartless & Pinocchio Story on SNL

Heartless & Pinocchio Story...



Love Lockdown...



The Back drop that SNL has provided is something new. Definitely Kanye West material.

Video: B.o.B + Travis Barker In Studio Making Beats



Interesting to see what Grand Hustle's Bob & Travis Barker make up in the studio out in LA...

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Jadakiss Feat. Lil Wayne - Death Wish


It's been aaaggeesss since Jada's last album Kiss Of Death, but the release for 2009 looks like it has a lot of potential. The Last Kiss dropping 09'!
Jadakiss Feat. Lil Wayne - Death Wish

Lil’ Wayne Feat. Swizz Beatz, Boo, Curren$y, & Mack Maine - First Place Winner


Wayne is brings all of his broseppis onto this joint all the guys, that have made an impact over at Young Money Ca$h Money. I was surprised to see Curren$y on his track after that whole fiasco with the lable, nevermind, he kills it like all of the great mixtape's from this year. As Hip-Hop as a whole, Wayne is the first place winner, quite frankly, with 8 Grammy Awards, there is only one.
Lil’ Wayne Feat. Swizz Beatz, Boo, Curren$y, & Mack Maine - First Place Winner

Music Video: Charles Hamilton - Word? Aight [Soulja Boy Diss]



Sonic >>>>>> Soulja Boy, imo!

Friday, December 12, 2008

Video: Diddy & T-Pain's Production Secrets


If you think you have the potential to be the next: T-Pain, Play-N-Skillz, Runners, Just Blaze, Timbo, or Storch then you probably want to see the recommendations from the one's who made it themselves.

Jay-Z - Jockin' Jay-Z (Travis Barker Remix)

Keep them tracks for Notorious and Blueprint III coming Hova, The Notorious soundtract seems like it could be even better than that American Gangster Soundtrack, anyways I'll compare them when it does come out. As for Travis Barker, in my opinion he has cemented himself as the wire between Hip-Hop and Rock Remix, I mean sooo many tracks have been remixed by Travis. My favorite being Dope Boyz by The Game, of course. Anyways, I was relieved after AJ AM & Travis were ok after the Plane Accident... Check out the ReeemixxxBabby!
Jay-Z - Jockin' Jay-Z (Travis Barker Remix)