Mixtape Review: Jacki-O - Griselda Blanco

If you been following me, or the Fleet DJs or just know good music out, you know that Griselda Blanco is being much anticipated for the last several months now. In 2010 Jacki-O has come back with a vengeance, doing a lot of features, including Tommy Stars. With this mixtape, La Madrina will definitely put a footnote to remind people.

A lot of people know Jacki by her sexual overdosed tracks like Nookie. She did not disappoint with P***Y like Dope (also on SS6). With her comparing her bubblegum to that piff, everyone's hooked on that. She also got a radio smash hit for the summer called "Love My Gangsta". The streets can definitely relate to that as it goes down the same avenue as DMX -How's its goin down or Eve - together.

Another reason why to cop this tape is that she goes in and goes gutta. She's done a good job portraying the female drug queen in the 80s going hard on her bars as well as even stretching out her singing voice, especially on "Lord Forgive Me".

Ever since Nicki Minaj blasted on the scene, many female emcees has came back into the game. Jacki-O proves she can stand on her own without having to feed of the controversy surrounding Minaj. With street lyrics and sexy hits for the clubs, Griselda Blanco is a stamp in 2010.

Mixtape out later today...

ALBUM REVIEW: Drake - Thank Me Later

For over a year, the whole industry and its fans were waiting on this LP as Drake continued to climb the mountain of Hip-Hop immortality. Since he dropped his historic So Far Gone mixtape (which has now sold over 400,000 units as an EP), Drake has been the #1 or close to #1 artist talked about. From surprising features to prolific interviews to syndicated videos, he always find a way to stay in your ear or the screen. Not bad from October's Very Own from Toronto. Few weeks ago the LP(just like every f**kin album) leaked to the public. Two years ago, The Carter III leaked ans still did a million. Will the offishall debut of Drake do the same? Possibly.

As far as the features, he had a whole lot of aid. Alicia Keys went alongside Drake in the premier track, "Fireworks". Boi-1Da will always deliver as he is the top sound right now. T.I and Swiss Beats delivered with Drizzy on "Fancy" as it can be a club hit. Drake and Lil Wayne basically went ignant s**t once again on "Miss Me". The Top feature is one of the legends teaching Drake about legacy as Jay-Z drops an intoxicating verse on "Light Up". The surprising thing is that Drake can keep it up with anyone he gets on the track with. (Drake! where the Dr.Dre produced track with Eminem huh???)

One track I can truly respect. "Show me a Good Time" Kanye laid the crazy 808 as usual. The DJ that scratched on it was nasty and Drake went in on history including a shoutout to J Dilla.

This album is worth the hype for 2010 However.........

When you compare debuts from legends like Nas' Illmatic , Biggie's Ready to Die, Eminem's Slim Shady LP & Marshall Mathers LP , I'm not sure if TmL can rank among these relics of time. These artists went in on personal subjects, from beefs with their mothers to sclling crack and heroin, to being broke and starving, with your stomach close to your ribs. Also these artists make you seriously think with memorable , complex lyrics. Drake however made this album "for your girlfriend" and went in on different tales of adultery. Yes, some of these words make you think and have some complexion But.......Can TML sell 2 million if it came out the same week as a Tupac album in 1996? That i'm not sure.

These beats are sickening. Drake amped up his vernacular another notch. Every song on here can be a hit. Thank Me Later is worth the hype. For now it is the #1 album of 2010. One of the best since graduation. Drake is definitely top 5 right now........but if you talking about legacy, if you talking about history and being among Pac, Snoop, Em, Jay. or Big, That's when Thank Me Later has a reasonable doubt. Drake will have to follow up on his next LP. Then we can thank him fully.

Johnnie Walker Tasting

I was invited to a tasting event in downtown Philly (seems like my blog is really spreading lol) A whiskey bottle Johnnie Walker held a tasting event to satisfy new customers. Great setup, with a great host. they really tried to win over new whiskey lovers. This Scottish whiskey had a smokey but sweet taste to it.

Need that bar in my crib

Black Label - Smokey

Gold Label - Cold

Green Label - kinda sweet

Personally, I'm not a whiskey fan, but I was last night. Everyone should try Johnnie Walker at least once. Especially during the Celtics whooping the Laker's A**es lmao!

Thursday's Tastycake: BlaccDiamond

She's bold, and fierce, with an edge. She's definitely about her hustle as you about to see her in many places. Stuntin Magazine, Slow Down video with Fat Joe & Young Jeezy are just a few things she's a part of. To add on to her list, she's also acting on the regular and even spits more than a couple bars. (We got to her her tracks. That's for another day) Right now see why she's more than a bodacious body. She's shining like a lamp. That's why she's: BlaccDiamond.

1. Thank you for taking your time to do the interview with me. I appreciate that. Why do people call you BlaccDiamond?

Because that is what I am. Im a beautiful Black women and I shine in everything that I do.

2. Where are you from?

Bronx, NY

3. How is life in New York?

Beautiful. New York is the state of opportunity.

4. When did you start modeling? What made you decide to stick with it?

About one year ago, I got serious with my modeling. I stuck with it because I do not give up on anything I want to do. It's not easy because there is alot of competition out here. But I don't have a problem standing out.

5. Measurements?

34, 27, 42 Pure Thickness

6. Talk to me about your resume. I know you appeared in several music videos as well as magazines.

Yes I have been featured in several Print magazines Like Straight Stuntin Issue #11 and more as well as online magazines. I've done several Music Videos with artists such as Camron, Vado, Sarani, Chrisette Michelle, Wale, Jim Jones etc..

7. What's the one thing you would like to tell future models about this business, especially about how they should be treated?

Know what you are aiming for. Don't give up and don't compromise your Integrity for no one.

8. I saw your exercise video on your site(Yes I'm a dude and my eyes widened like the Owl lol) But seriously how often do you work out and how important it is to keep in shape?

Being in shape is very important. I do not do strenuous workouts often like I should, but I love to run. So I do alot of jogging and walking. Im also a very active person so i'm constantly moving.

9. What is your perfect type of photoshoot? like what settings do you prefer?

I love to work outdoors. The photographer has to be cool and I must be able to vibe with him.

10. I also see that you are also an actress and a rapper. You the jack-of-all-trades! How important is it to be in more than one avenues of the game? What else do you do?

It is important because If one door don't open the next one just might and that can be the door that can lead you to your real dreams. But I like to call myself an entertainer on all aspects.

11. Tell me about your music career. Any new projects coming on from you soon?

I'm working on my mix tape "Pitbull in a Mini Skirt". Rapping is actually my number one love. My mixtape will be bonified fire.

12. Be honest. How many times a week people try to holla at you.

All day, Every day, 7 days a week. 99% of men who pass me on the street either stare me down or try to holla. Even the ones with they girls and children. SMH

13. At this moment in your life, you prefer a relationship, or a temporarily fling? What type of man catches your eye?

I don't do flings. I like relationships. A man that catches my eye is Hardworking, Independent, Caring, Giving, Must be able to handle a sexy Independent women, Has Morals and must, must , must have a sense of humor!

14. Your opinion on hip hop right now.

It's Ok. There are a few good Artists and then there's the washed up Artists who needs to give up. Then there's the Artists who should have never been put on in the first place.

15. One thing about life you want to change.

All The Fu*ked up Mothers and Fathers in the world.

16. What are the next moves for BlaccDiamond?

Keep your eyes on me to find out.www.blaccdiamondthemodel.com & www.Twitter.com/Iamblaccdiamond

17. Contact info For Bookings:

blaccdiamond22@gmail.com or call (646) 460-0782

18. Any shoutouts?

Shout out to my sister Pheonix! She's the truth. Her rap game is iller then any Female Rapper out or who has ever been out in the last 16 years! Period!! Go check out my website www.blaccdiamondthemodel.com

Wiz Khalifa - Up + Mezmorized (Videos)

2 Videos off Kush & Orange Juice mixtape

Wiz Khalifa - Up

Wiz Khalifa - Mezmorized

source via AddyNightlife

Scarface "Disrespected" By VH1 Hip Hop Honors

Previously they invited the legend Scarface to be honored at this year's show. He declined. At first you would think why. Then more bullish came up. After reading what Scarface said in his interview with Ozone magazine, you will have a better understanding why.

Personally I was chopped and screwed when i realized Outkast is not on the show. There's NO Hip hop history without Outkast. Anyway, this is what Scarface has to say:

I was nominated [to be honored at the Dirty South Hip Hop Honors] but I declined to accept because I don’t wanna be classified as just “Dirty South.” I’m Hip Hop, man. I’m not going because I feel slighted. Even though it was a nice gesture, I feel like it’s just a pacifier. They’re like, “Let’s give these niggas down there a pacifier so they can stop feeling left out. We’ll make Luke and all these niggas down there look funny,” you know? “Let’s put a plate of fried chicken and some watermelon and let’s just do some nigga-ass shit.” (laughs) Quote, end quote. “Some nigga-ass shit.” Fried chicken and watermelon. “Shit, the faster we get this over with, the better.”

Honoring [Uncle] Luke and James [Prince] and [Master] P and Timbaland and JD and Dungeon Family is a good thing. I don’t wanna fuck their Honors up. They helped lay the foundation. More power to ‘em. I respect what they do and I respect what they’ve done for Hip Hop, but to put us in a category is disrespectful. Why would you categorize us as “Dirty South”? Why can’t you just honor some muthafuckers from down here and leave it like that? You ain’t gotta make us look extra country. We know where we’re from and we know where you’re from. We know where Hip Hop came from, man. We’re cool with that. I’m proud to be from Houston but don’t make a mockery of my accomplishments. We’re not “dirty” down here in the South anyway. This shit down here probably cleaner than the rest of the country, cause we got grandmas down here. Our grandmas don’t play that shit.

I was a part of the Slick Rick and De La Soul and Too $hort and Public Enemy [Hip Hop Honors]. I felt good about being a part of that. I went [to Hip Hop Honors] when they honored Def Jam because I wanted to be a part of that. I felt honored that they would even call me to do it. But this year, I totally disagree with how they’re trying to categorize us. You know how they make us look on TV? Like we live on the front porch with flies and shit flying around us, with our stomachs all big eating watermelon rinds? That ain’t us, man. Don’t fuckin’ make a mockery of us because we come from down here and you have no fuckin’ idea what it looks like. They’re gonna try to put us with some cows and just make us look fucked up, man, like we don’t know what the fuck we doin’ down here. We’re smart, man. Our life is slowed down so we don’t miss nothing. When shit gets moving too fast you miss everything. Shit’s slowed down here so we see it all.

I come from the era when New York and L.A. had the only Hip Hop, and they weren’t fuckin’ with us, at all. If you think I’m lyin’, check the history of Hip Hop. Try to pull up some footage from the 1989/1990 New Music Seminar. That’s what I base my whole fuckin’ life on: the New Music Seminar 1989/1990. They was NOT fuckin’ with us. We sold records all over the fuckin’ country and New York made a mockery of it. They fuckin’ booed the Geto Boys in New York. They sure did.

Back when Luke had Skywalker Records and J had Rap-A-Lot Records, they weren’t tryin’ to do no South shit. “It didn’t come from New York, son, so fuck that.” That was their attitude. Just because a TV was made in Japan, is it a Japanese TV? Or is it just a fucking TV? If a lightbulb was made in China is it a Chinese lightbulb?

It was hard breaking through. It was hard getting respect from the East Coast. We didn’t get no fuckin’ love from nobody. Fab Five Freddy came down here early in our career to see what we were really about, and I respected and appreciated that. But we been having money down here. We been rollin’ fuckin’ Bentleys and Ferraris down here since the 80s. Muthafuckers ain’t just started rockin’ gold and platinum chains. We had that shit in high school. Shit, we just now started running out of money. (laughs) That’s how long we been had money down here.

Everybody throws up a fuckin’ smokescreen to make the picture look how they want it to look, but I know shit stank. I ain’t no goddamn fool. I was there in the beginning. We were fighting the power for real. Our raps were considered negative rap, and we got a lot of fuckin’ flak behind that shit. And we were just telling the truth. We were under immense scrutiny, from politicians to radio stations to the media. Luke got up there talkin’ about “Pop That Pussy” and had naked hoes on the stage; they were going to jail and shit. The Geto Boys were talkin’ this politicially-charged, racist-ass, system-ran, gangsta-ass dope-dealing whoopin’-ass shit, and it wasn’t accepted in New York.

Eventually New York came around and started fuckin’ with us. But for an East Coast-based show to call themselves showing some fuckin’ love by making a Southern watered-down version of what the show is supposed to be or what Hip Hop really is, man, I feel fucked up about that shit. Because we fought harder than a muthafucker. When [Ice] Cube was on Hip Hop Honors, it wasn’t the “Hip Hop West Coast Honors.” Every part of the ghetto is the same mu’fuckin’ story. Hip Hop is one machine, regardless if you come from New York or Bareback, Africa. It’s fuckin’ Hip Hop.

But that’s just [my opinion], and fuck me. I don’t mean nothing. I’m just a nigga who fought harder than a muthafucker to get our records played in New York and on the East Coast period. And now all a nigga needs to do is fart on a record and it gets played. So it’s fine by me. I’m cool with that. I’m not mad about it, I just feel disrespected. Whoever goes [to Hip Hop Honors], it’s fine and dandy by me. But if you wanted to do a Southern-based show you shoulda got a nigga DOWN SOUTH to do it in the South.

2 New Videos - Eminem and T.I.

Eminem - Not Afraid

2 new videos premiered this past weekend from 2 high-classed MCs. Above, Eminem launches his first single to his new album, Recovery, titled, Not Afraid. By seeing him in a different light, this will be interesting to see life after Slim Shady.

Another single to T.I. album King Uncaged. In this video you see he still got his Hollywood swag.