SiDY'S FiNEST 2k12

March Music Madness

2011-03-22T21:25:00.000-07:00

I'm doing a 2 for 1 special tonight as part of my return. I'm doing a preview of #RollingPapers by @RealWizKhalifa & an album review of The Return Of Mr. Zone 6 by @Gucci1017. And then I got a special treat at the end. And then you can go home.

ALBUM PREVIEW
Rolling Papers - Wiz Khalifa

I could be a lazy blogger and just tell you to go buy this when it comes out. But no I rather give you reasons. Reason Number 1: This album is f*cking dope. Reason Number 2: Aside from black & yellow and maybe 1 or 2 other tracks, these are all new UNHEARD of tracks! This includes Cabin Fever, so if you downloaded that and you're worried this is just that mixtape plus some other tracks, stop worrying. That isn't even close to the case. Reason Number 3: the whole album is just so smooth. None of that "find my favorite track, skip this track I'm tired of it" the album just goes together from start to finish. Put simply: Wiz has a hit on his hands. As you know my previews don't do much more than tell you whether you should waste your money & time or not on the album because I don't like giving a lot away so here goes:
Cali Recommends? YES

ALBUM REVIEW
The Return Of Mr. Zone 6 - Gucci Mane

Put aside, for a moment, the fact that this man tattooed an Ice Cream cone on his face. Well if you can't put it aside, don't knock the ALBUM for the fact it has the tattoo clearly visible on the album cover. If you are a Gucci Mane fan you listen to him for his music and not his tattoos. Playas f*ck up too. Anyways, Return of Mr. Zone 6 is dubbed as a street album. Which probably plays a big role in why most tracks were found on Gucci's recent mixtapes. So as far as exclusivity, there isn't a lot. But on a good note, the songs that were on mixtapes and made it to the album are actually good ones. Not saying this album isn't a good one, it's just it IS a street album, which is practically a mixtape minus the DJ and sold retail. So if you look at this album as the mixtape it is, you'll enjoy it. There's no new direction, it's all classic Gucci (Rapping not Songs) so if anything, the fans are going to feel this. On one of his tracks "Bricks", he resurrects Master P's career for a short period of time. The features include Wale, Brick Squad members (Waka, Slim, Wooh, and OJ), Master P, Birdman, Webbie, Rocko, 8Ball, and more. I have a sort of bias ear for the album because I've heard most of the tracks on mixtapes but a new fan or even veteran fan will really enjoy this album.

Rating: 4/5

And as for my surprise treat, this all depends how much you like music. But I'm addicted to this song now thanks to a friend so I'm sharing it with the masses:
Young L (of the Pack) - Loud Pockets

Enjoy & don't say I never gave you sh*t.

-Cali

I'm Baaaaaaaaaaack

2011-03-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

It's a trip that I haven't posted since October! I completely apologize to my few loyal fans that are left. But I'm back & right now mentally I'm going to be fully committed to running SF2k12 the rest of this year. Something new I'm brining this year is guest bloggers! Never got the chance before to get any, but I'm going to get some. So among Guest Bloggers, I'm bringing back Artist Spotlight the best I can. Also going to MAYBE do movie reviews? Definitely more Sound Offs coming! Just know sh*t about to get real here LOL! As you can see the blog has a new look, had to turn the blogs swag up for it's return. Anyways new post coming up next, I'm ouuuuuuuuuuut.

-Cali

#SOUNDOFF Vol. 1

2010-10-27T22:30:00.000-07:00

Fellas! Stop Treatin' These Females Wrong Doin' Them Dirty Then Turnin' Around And Gettin' Mad When They Switch Teams! Start Treatin' These Girls Right Cause It Don't Take Much For Them To Turn Around & Get A Girl! They Not Switchin' Cause The Pipe Game Bad They Switchin' Cause Their Hearts Gettin' Played With! Fellas We Gotta Do Better!

Ladies! Stop This "Niggas Ain't Shyt" Act! Tht Is A "Good Dude" Repellent! It's A Dude Repellent PERIOD! Don't No Dude Want No Stuck Up Female Who Got Hatred For Men Cause One Dude Cheated On Yu Cause He Didn't Realize What He Had! Don't Blame The NEXT For An EX! How Can Yu Be Lookin' For The One When Yu're Giving No ONE A Chance! Switch It Up Ladies!

-Cali

SeptemBURR Preview!!

2010-09-26T19:43:00.000-07:00

This tuesday is SeptemBURR meaning theres a major #GucciMane release coming out. Now ORIGINALLY Young Jeezy, T.I., And Gucci Mane's albums were ALL supposed to drop this tuesday. As far as we all know right now, Jeezy & T.I.s albums have been pushed back (This isn't news for Jeezy, we're convinced TM103 is NEVER dropping). As far as big time competition, Gucci now has to compete with the out-of-nowhere release of "I Am Not A Human Being" by Lil Wayne. Now this isn't another "Rebirth" mishap but it isn't "Carter 4" either so as far as projections go on sales, no ones knows. Back to the Brick Squad leader for the hour:

"The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted" is Gucci's first retail release since he was released from jail this past May. This album seems as sort of a sequel to "The State Vs. Radric Davis" and also sort of a "Hey N*ggas I'm Back" sign to let people know being in jail did NOT make him fall off. He went from his first featurette on "She Geeked" to dropping two exclusive mixtapes: Ferrari Music & Jewelry Selection. While "The Appeal" has a few tracks released on those tapes & around the internet, it features MANY songs not heard yet. The first single "Show Time (Ft. Swizz Beatz)" was only a preview of what the album had to bring. He has Bun B, Swizzy, Nicki Minaj, Pharrell, Estelle, Ray J, & Wyclef make guest appearances on the 15 track album. This ones skit free so you won't hear Mike Epps retarded a$$ on this album. The album doesn't stray far from usual Gucci: you have your "Trap Tracks" for you to bump in your charger, a few tracks for the females, and a few tracks to get the club goin'. Overall it looks to be another Gucci classic but thats for the listeners to determine!

Gucci Mane's The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted drops Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Pick it up from #Walmart, #Amazon, #iTunes, or your local music spot!

-Cali

LONG TIME COMING: TaylorGang Theater

2010-09-08T22:14:00.000-07:00

in "Late" honor of @RealWizKhalifa's birthday I'm throwing some new vids @ you via #WSHH

"Damn It Feels Good To Be A Taylor"

"In The Cut"

"Never Been"

"Super High Sativa Remix (Ft. Curren$y & Rick Ross)"

"Mezmorized"

& as a little extra since I've been on a Mase type hiatus, Spitta's new video:
"4 Hours 20 Minutes"

-Cali

SiDYs on Vacation

2010-06-21T09:36:00.000-07:00

Ya boi is in the bahamas for the week so no posts (Lo Siento..) i'll come back strong next week doe!

New Artists Spotlight: Elly Elz

2010-06-20T19:06:00.000-07:00

Introduction from the man himself (Via Twitter @EllyElzBaby ) "basically im Elly Elz im on the rise hardwork n dedication pays off upcoming project with with artist melo best of both mics drops august"

Roger That freestyle:

Peep his youtube page for more freestyles & songs: www.youtube.com/syckelz

Stay up to date with his new songs, projects, collabs and more on his twitter @EllyElzBaby FOLLOW him!

-SiDY

Impressions: Thank Me Later - Drake

2010-06-04T12:55:00.000-07:00

For those living under a rock, first off welcome to 2010. Theres a black president, Myspace is lame now, & your great grandma probably has an iPhone! But that's beside the point, if you somehow haven't heard, Drake's LONG anticipated album "Thank Me Later" has been leaked! He's already responded to the leak & his fans (Even the ones who have heard it) are still determined to purchase it when it drops sometime in the coming weeks. Apparently thats how good it is. On my birthday I was sent a Retail Copy of the album and haven't been able to stop listening to it. I'm one of those fans that is 99% sure I'm purchasing the album when it drops. Skip the songs you've heard on the radio (Over, Find Your Love, Shut It Down) they don't do much, if any justice for what you're prepared to hear on the album. The production is crazy first off includes beats by Swizz Beats, KanYe West, & many more noticeable producers. His featurettes go even further with artists including: Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, The Dream, T.I., and Swizz Beats. Minus "Over" I can listen to the WHOLE album all the way through, skip-free. I think we've all had our fair share of "Over" for awhile. I do NOT condone downloading the album, even if you ARE going to buy it later, just wait it out til the album drops. But I can't tell you guys what to do I can only encourage it (LOL). If you've heard the album & have something to say about it, tweet me: @CaliBoySwagg3r

Twitter Impressions:
@Tru_Q :Thank Me Later shows Drake's climb in life,with a few tales about how women can be sometimes in life dependin on........how they're treated.Overall,the album is a continuation of So Far Gone in my opinion,cuz it has that same feel to it.......except the album seems more directed to his female audience.

If you ain't up on Twitter yet, leave comments on the blog (Then make a Twitter). I'll be doing a FULL album review when it comes out, this was more of a "preview". Let me know Sidizens™!

-June's Own "SiDY"

Impressions: Gucci's Return

2010-06-04T12:48:00.000-07:00

Well Gucci was released from jail earlier in May, and he got right to work on getting to the mixtapes & airwaves. His first featurette since release was "She Geeked" By Sean Garret & ft. Tyga. Haven't heard it yet? Here it is
His next "hit" was a mixtape release first seen on the "Trending Topics 4" Mixtape by The Evil Empire. Give it a listen:

Post comments or Tweet me your Impressions, you know the drill. @CaliBoySwagg3r

-BURR

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALI!

2010-06-02T13:45:00.000-07:00

Today's my birthday Sidizens™! Excuse my absence besides school & work i've really had no excuse not to post besides the music world being slightly dead. But it's picking up because I have some super posts coming including: The Cool Kids, Young Jeezy, Drake, Wiz Khalifa & more! So to the dedicated Sidizens™ I wanna say THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING me :] & to the new Sidizens™ welcome, please stay you're like family now! Since today's my BDAY i'll be gracing the blog tomorrow when i'm less busy! STAY TUNED FAM!

Drake - Over [[VIDEO]]

2010-04-12T22:54:00.000-07:00

Let me know your thoughts & feelings about this vid cause mine are lackluster....as in.....it's kind of boring to me lol. But it's the decision of the Sidizens™ not me!

-SiDY

Cory Gunz: Newest Young Money Member

2010-03-07T09:07:00.000-08:00

This doesn't surprise me at all. If ANYONE ever heard Cory's verse on the "A Millie" remix, you would know that he is not only ill but also has great chemistry with Wayne. No need to see if this will work out, next to Drake, Cory is the illest (lyrically) member of Young Money now. If you haven't had your turn to hear any of Cory before and DON'T know who he is check out his latest & illest mixtape with @DjDrama http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/10492/cory_gunz_heir_to_the_throne.html Heir To The Throne GANGSTA GRILLZ ya bastard!

-SiDY

SoundTrack To Spring Break 2k10

2010-03-04T12:04:00.001-08:00

Here's the download I promised, Rar filed & all!

http://www.zshare.net/download/733158259174d4ab/

Go D/L it then tell your friends to D/L it!

"I grind HARD for my Sidizens™"

-SiDY

The Soundtrack to Spring Break 2k10

2010-03-04T10:02:00.001-08:00

Dedicating this to my Sidizens™: I'm going to put up a few songs of choice but let my Sidizens™ fill in the rest. #SB2010

1. Wasted - Gucci Mane ft. Plies
2. Go Shorty Go - Travis Porter
3. Lemme Thru - Travis Porter
4. Turnt Up - Travis Porter
5. Oh Lets Do it - Waka Flocka Flame
6. Awesome - Plies
7. Flex - Party Boyz
8. My Chick Bad - Ludacris ft. Nicki Minaj
9. Get It In - Omarion ft. Gucci Mane & Lil Wayne
10. Itty Bitty Piggy - Nicki Minaj
11. Get Crazy - Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne
12. I F*cked Her - Lil Hot
13. Say Aah - Trey Songz ft. Fabolous
14. Roget That - Young Money
15. Pass The Dutch - Young Money
16. Walk With A Dip - Ca$h
17. Ice Cream Paint Job - Dorrough
18. Lemonade - Gucci Mane
19. Imma Dawg - Gucci Mane
20. I Think I Lover Her - Gucci Mane
21. Henny & Bacardi - Cassidy ft. Swizz Beatz
22. Goin' In - Young Money
23. Waddle - Gorilla Zoe

Now to compile all this into a Downloadable CD for all of you. I grind hard for my Sidizens™. I'll post the link later!

-SiDY

Differenter Cinema SE

2010-03-01T19:36:00.001-08:00

You had to know it was coming. I'm just sorry that I didn't post it sooner!

Travis Porter - Bananas

-SiDY

Differenter Cinema (Travis Porter Videos)

2010-02-22T18:19:00.000-08:00

It's my blog, I can do what I want. Travi P vids aplenty Sidizens™!

Get Naked

Galaxy ft. Cream Team

Go Shorty Go

Hell You Talmbout ft. Waka Flocka (Studio Performance)

Call U ft. New Boyz (Studio Performance)

Uhh Huhh (Studio Performance)

If you're in Atlanta during March, Go see the movie premier & concert "Unbelieveable" March 6th. Check ticketmaster.com for tickets & details! Support our upcoming artists!

-SiDY

Artist Spotlight Download KRF The Dream

2010-02-14T20:42:00.001-08:00

His latest freestyle off the popular demand beat

http://limelinx.com/files/d842af8f0f5f2f472080f6d9920321ab

-SiDY

VDay Treat for the LAdies! Travis Porter x Get Naked

2010-02-14T13:41:00.000-08:00

Special treat for all my LAdies on Valentines Day hope its a good one.

Travis Porter x Get Nakedddddd

-SiDY

KanYe West x RoboCop

2010-02-02T23:59:00.000-08:00

Although this is a user video, had I not told you, you would never be able to tell. This video was made by the video's poster and is completely custom & in sync with the song. KanYe should make this the official video for the song. Still waiting on KanYe's new album for 2010. Here it is:

-SiDY

Weezy Cinema

2010-02-01T12:12:00.000-08:00

If you have yet to see either of Lil Wayne's extensive 2009-2010 documentaries The Carter Doc & The Nino Brown Story Part 2 you're missing out on a world of Wayne that you don't get from listening to "No Ceilings" over & over.

The Carter Doc is a new approach to what most of you are used to seeing in hood documentaries (The Come Up, Smack, ETC). Although it's from QD3 (Beef Series) it, in my opinion, is one of those movies you'll watch if, god forbid, Weezy were ever laid to rest. This movie will probably have Weezy looking at it a few years ahead like "Damn, I grinded hard as hell and look where I'm at now". The movie starts a few weeks before The Carter 3 is released and goes on up til the week where he sold a million. It features various interviews, Concert footage, studio performances, and more. I don't know maybe you'll have to watch for yourself and make your own opinion about it.
Here's the trailer of it:

I'm sure my brilliant Sidizens™ know their way around google enough to find the movie, not sure if it's on DVD yet.

The Nino Brown Story Part 2 is more of a look into studio weezy, daily weezy, and fun/hard working weezy. While NBS2 has the mechanics of a hood DVD it does carry many qualities of a strong documentary. Unlike The Carter Doc, NBS2 goes from Carter 3 all the way to No Ceilings with everything in between. NBS2 features concert footage, behind the scenes of video shoots, freestyles, backstage footage at concerts, some spotlight on other Young Money members, and Weezy's grind in general. You can get legal access to NBS2 via Youtube or www.mixtaperevolution.com. The Youtube version is streaming 10 parts so it's a little lengthy.
Here's the teaser for NBS2:

I say that you Youtube, Google, Torrent, whatever your thing may be, these 2 great cinematical (real word?) accomplishments about the trials & hardwork of Dwayne "Weezy" Carter.

(Videos courtesy of WorldStarHipHop.com)

-SiDY

Artist Spotlight Music Download

2010-01-29T14:31:00.001-08:00

New song from Artist Spotlight Artist: KRF The Dream called "What is this" Download it here, brought to you exclusively by SiDY'S FiNEST

Link: http://limelinx.com/files/1e6d62b37671c06fc0d6e75fb84ef748

BulletProof Raheem Devaughn ft. Ludacris

2010-01-24T21:00:00.001-08:00

I REALLY like this song. The video is even better. New direction for Raheem Devaughn too.

-SiDY

2k11 KingPins: 2010 Artist Coming Strong, Falling Off, & Missing In Action

2010-01-22T20:44:00.000-08:00

Hello again Sidizens™ todays featurette is a 2010 preview the best I can predict it. It features 3 catergories: New artist or artist making a comeback, One hit wonders or artists who fell off, and people we NEED to hear from but AREN'T! Plain and simple yet easier said than done. Either way leego:

Coming Strong in 2010

1. Travis Porter
- Listen: http://wearetravisporter.com/index.php (Click songs and proceed to enjoy)
- Back Up: Waka Flocka (Mixtape Streets R Us), Drake (Shout out on his blog), and many more industry big timers.
- Well, how do I keep up with them: Twitter: @iamtravisporter & also follow @theFRESHman_ for all tour dates, music vids, and updates on the group.
#SN(SideNote): I'm waiting for the album, I support these guys 10,000%! I just love the energy they bring on their tracks. And somehow its a new sound and getting away from the autotune laced music of 09. Great change for 2010. And their mainstream tracks "Get naked, All The way turnt up, Hellyoutalmbout, Go Shorty Go, & Bananas" are getting Radio&Club play all around the U.S. They're def in HEAVY rotation and letting people know who the f#$%! Travis Porter is!

2. Young Jeezy
- Listen: Well Trap Or Die 2 is on it's way he says, so is 103 he says. Tracks: Bag Music, Prime Minister, Big Dawg, Trap or Die 2, Money 2 Blow Remix. Those tracks are laced with enough hints to tie you Snowman Fanatics til ToD2 drops.
- Til Then: CTE has a mixtape dropping soon, Blood Raw just dropped a mixtape, And now that Jeezy & Gucci have squashed the beef there could be room for Collabos! (Trap Or Die 2 Remix).
#SN: Long over due Jeezy. Trappin' Aint Dead wasn't enough for me, and these 2 or 3 exclusive freestyles & 1 or 2 new tracks aint cuttin' it for me! Drop ToD2 (SiDY is a Fiend).
3. Waka Flock...........Nvm

4. Gudda Gudda
- Listen: Guddaville 1, if you haven't heard it hurry and download & listen before Back2Guddaville drops (www.livemixtapes.com , search Guddaville).
- Appearances: We Are Young Money, duh. Young Money Allstars 1 & 2 (old). Hopefully after B2G Gudda will drop an album.
#SN: IMO (in my opinion) Gudda is better than Drake, Drake is just more consistent. But the Young Money roster is going in strong for 2009-2010, Nicki, Drake, Tyga, Gudda, Millz, if I left you out, maybe you should be coming harder (no homo). Shanell is also one to watch, if anything shes a BABE! And I don't have to include the #YM twitters because you're already following them, smh.

---Possible Returning Vets---
1. Cassidy
2. Lil Wayne (No I don't count rebirth and neither do you.)
3. T.I. (Well he's outta jail how could you not see this coming?)
4. KanYe West (Because 808s dropped a LONG ass time ago.)
5. Gorilla Zoe (At least another mixtape? Please?)
6. The Game (This I'm 50/50 on....Ha!)
7. Jay-Z (Because this Free Mason shit is hilarious...)
8. Plies (Awesome, Letter; need I say more?)

Falling Off in 2010

1. Soulja Boy: I just want him off, the only good songs he has makes girls shake their ass. Theres no lyrical talent needed for that, he's expendable.
2. Juelz Santana: He has one joint with Chris Brown right now, and then..........?
3. Dipset In general: 'Nuff said.
4. Dorrough: 2-3 hit wonder. Old News now.
5. Dance Artists: They don't last anyways, predictable loss!
6. Ludacris: Too focused on this acting thing? Somebody doesn't know how to multitask!
7. The other one hit wonders: Chalie Boy, Ca$h (Walk with a dip), Any So Icey member that isn't Gucci, OJ or Waka. I'm sure I'm missing some, but you guys will probably just Tweet those artists to me, I'll update the list accordingly.

M.I.A.
1. M.i.A.: Just because its funny and she actually hasn't released anything!
2. The Dream: I'm sure he's cooking up something but he's so deep in (Insert Current R&B Gf's Name Here) coochie that he's neglecting his music duties!
3. Pharrel: A slight guest appearance on The Clipse new album isn't enough. Working on a comeback? Sure hope so.
4. Busta Rhymes: Where the FUCK did he go?
5. Three 6 Mafia: I long dick her like ugh ugh ugh! And then I disappeared.
#SN: Some rappers have yet to be found, if you find them please Tweet them to @Caliboyswagg3r and report their location, and if they're still doing music, Thank you.

Hit up the comment box with your thoughts, comments, agreements, disagreements, additions, subtractions, whatever. Or Tweet it to me I'll forward it to this blog, I know the blogger personally. Some people won't catch that. 'Til next time Sidizens™.

-SiDY

Hip Hop is on break 1/19/10

2010-01-19T13:10:00.000-08:00

If you haven't noticed yet, LiveMixtapes has been dry, album releases have been slacking, and audio exclusives have been at a drought. Dont worry people this is just the calm before the storm. Jeezy & Drama are gearing up trap or die 2, waynes got a month left so he's expected to drop something, young money will come strong the 1st qtr of 2010 after the success of We Are Young Money, even so icey is making moves. So be patient folks good music is on its way from your favorite artist.

-SiDY

Spontaneous Mental Combustion #1

2010-01-13T00:31:00.000-08:00

Hello Sidizens™! It's random thought time. Feedback is welcome whether good or bad.

SMC: Ladies(Relationships) Are Like Cell Phones

First off you have your Pre-Paid's. Pre-Paids are hoes(One Niters).
Plan:
* You only get so many minutes(Fuck time), after that you can add more(Keep going back) or you just end up dropping the plan and getting another(On to the next).
* There are no surprise or hidden fees(Strings Attached) and if any show up, you can just drop the plan, its pre-paid anyway.

Most Pre-Paid phone plans last about a month, maybe 2 if pimpin' is off his game.

Next up is the 2 Year contract. The 2 year contract is Wifey Material(Serious Relationships).

Plan:
* With a two year contract you may get unlimited minutes & text (Love Making, Romantic Moments, Valentines Day) without paying alot.
* There may be hidden fees but at the same time you are getting a better phone(Girl) WITH a much better plan(Good Relationship).

Most 2 Year contracts are renewed before the contract is supposed to be up, and if you last as a customer, you become a loyal customer(Marriageee).

This has been your SMC for the day. Hopefully I've made some of you think and maybe even more of you switch your phone plan. Some might still be without one, it's time to pick!

Ladies if you want to do your own Phone Plan for the Fellas', shoot me an E-Mail with YOUR idea of a Phone Plan and I'll post it!

-SiDY

Artist Spotlight 1/11/10

2010-01-10T21:09:00.000-08:00

Helloooooooooooooo Sidizens (like that huh? LOL) I am BACK in full effect! Starting with our first ever Artist spotlight! I'm ditching the schedule for 2010 and now just Blogging randomly thanks to my Twitter Addiction this happens alot with many things. Anyways this spotlight is the introduction of a North Carolina rapper by the name of KRF out the 336 (Winston Salem). His featurette is a video freestyling to the "Raw" beat by Gudda Gudda. Check him out and follow him on his twitter & Ustream at "krfthedream". Here it is people:

Sorry Readers!

2009-12-22T20:35:00.001-08:00

Blogs been fuckin' up! And I've been hella busy but I've missed all of you. The post about We Are Young Money will be coming, and now that everybody has the album we can sync up opinions! So keep posted people I'll be back to Regular Sidy's Finest Schedule soon!

12/13/09 Sunday In Review

2009-12-13T19:29:00.000-08:00

Glad to see its good to be back on the blog. Finals are done, I'm off campus til january, and I have nothing on my schedule but party party party! Anyways, how have my loyal, casual, and brand new readers been? Good? That's good. Well this week I haven't really got any new tracks to praise, or a good mixtape (WTF musicworld?) BUT! I do have a good few album to review this week! Even one for the ladies. So with that, its time to go in.

Album Reviews:
Remember people we're in a recession, so SUPPORT the artists! Buy the albums from your local Audio stores or Itunes. SUPPORT GOOD MUSIC! But if it's a whack CD, go ahead and download it, don't support whack artists!

Album Review:
The Clipse - Til The Casket Drops

So The Clipse have a knack with not releasing albums for 3-4 years. And they also have a knack for dropping STRONG releases when their album DOES finally come out. They do keep you interested year by year by releasing exclusive mixtapes to hold you until the album drops. This situation is no different, Til the casket drops delivers with all the orginiality and creativity that you get from a Clipse album or mixtape. This CD packs the essential ingredients needed to make a classic Clipse album: Production by the Neptunes, Strong featurettes, Memorable punchlines, and well crafted songs. I def. recommend buying this album QUICK!
Album Rating (5/5)

Wiz Khalifa - Deal or No Deal

Taylor Gang in full affect! Only a few weeks after his strong mixtape release of "Burn After Rolling" Wiz releases Deal or No Deal, his second album, and in my opinion, best one yet. Now as with most artist, their mixtape persona isn't the same as their album persona, Wiz being no different. Now we all know Wiz goes hard on mixtapes, and besides his Fly Society colleague Curren$y, he goes in even harder. The song "Friendly ft. Curren$y" is on the album and is great evidence of Mixtape Wiz & Curren$y. Towards the middle of the album he starts to become R&B Wiz, which is great for the ladies. Overall this is a great album from Wiz!
Album Rating (4/5)

Gucci Mane - The State VS Radric Davis

Ok so, I'm going to be honest here. About a year ago this time, I did NOT like Gucci. I don't know what changed my mind about it but, this Gucci album is a motherf#$%ing classic! One thing Gucci brought back that I haven't seen in ages are interludes, and not just interludes, actual FUNNY interludes, they feature Mike Epps on them and are hilarious. But that's beside the point, the tracks on the album are straight up BANGERS. The R&B tracks are listen-to-able, the trap tracks go way too hard, and theres even a Wasted Remix to wrap up the album. Buy this one quick, I can't stop listening to this album! I had to do this:
Album Rating (5/5)

Robin Thicke - Sex Therapy: The Experience

Ok fellas, just because this dude is an R&B singer doesn't mean ignore this part of the post! This album is a certified track for the bedroom. And not just that, but with singles like "Meiple ft. Jay-Z, Shakin it for Daddy ft. Nicki Minaj, and Elevatas ft. Kid Cudi" this album packs a major punch of good music and an even better fusion of R&B and hip hop. Me and my lady friends love this album (LOL). This album makes history on the blog as the first R&B album to get a 5 outta 5. Pat yourself on the back there Mr. Thicke.
Album Rating (5/5)

And this week to wrap up Sunday In Review, we bring you another exclusive Grind Time battle courtesy of WorldStarHipHop. Newest Grind Time Battle featring Norm Bates battling G Souldier. Here it is:

-SiDY

12/4/09 Friday Treat

2009-12-04T09:35:00.000-08:00

So first off I wanna apologize to the loyal readers, the casual readers, and even the first time readers who have seen "On break til monday" since thanksgiving. My bad. Moooving on! To make up for the lack of posting this past week (Final week of classes) I dedcided to grab sum youtube vids of throwback songs! I'm gonna post about 10 so you can just sit back and reminisce....

First off, WIZ!

In lue of Til The Casket Drops (Review coming soon :D )

Hmmm Juvie got a new album out so why not!

Whistle while you twerk............hahahaha

HOV! dame dash fat ass on a boat SMH!

DIPSET AYE!

This and Trap or Die put Jeezy on the map

I count this as a throwback 07 and older qualifies!

LMAO AND CAUSE I HAD TO DO IT! 2 SUPER THROWBACKS! (For the ladies)

POW! hahaha Hope you enjoyed your trip back in time readers! I know i had blast finding these songs and listening to them. As always keep the ones who aren't with us in heart and have a good friday.

-SiDY

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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On break til monday :)

-SiDY

11/22/09 Sunday In Review

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Hope all my readers had a good weekend! I know I did! But enough of my personal life, you're all here for blogness and shit. This week I don't think any good albums came out, therefor I don't have any albums to review. But! I have a back up plan, you just wait til the end you'll see! On to the singles, go in!

Hot Singles:
Gonna jump it off with a song I know most of you have heard. If not, most of you SHOULD have heard it. And once I'm done talking about it, you WILL get a chance to hear it. The song is called "Flex - Party Boyz" and its another OHW club banger! They should make these their own genre. And like any OHW club banger, theres a dance to it, but that you'll have to look up on your own time, lo siento. Anyways, here it is:

Next song is another song by my man Travis Porter. This one is right off his & Waka Flocka's mixtape "Streets R Us" (I might need to download that?). Its Called "Hell You Talmbout" and has the energy from Waka's music and the addictiveness of Travis'. We're giving Travis Porter a pass, he's got 3 or 4 hot songs on the net buzzing so he's passed OHWism. (Remember Stands for One Hit Wonder). FLOCKA!:

This song I pulled from the Album of The Week last year. Wale! Now personally any track with Skate Boy P on it I've come to like. This ones no different. Wale & Pharrell make a really good team music-wise. The track is called "Inhibitions" and is straight off of "Attention Deficit". Possibly the next radio single? Who knows! Either way here it is:

So this song might be Jay-Z's latest audio appearance since BluePrint 3. He's accompanies Robin Thicke on the song named "Meiple (Me I Play)" and in the name of Robin Thicke, it goes hard. Its an upbeat, play before you play in the bedroom, type song (LOL). DEF a banger in my opinion. And its my blog so its always my opinion! Ha! Here it goes:

This week's throwback song/video is awarded my man Bussa-Buss! I know everybody remembers this song, what grade were you in when it came out (LOL) "Break Ya Neck - Busta Rhymes" Lets Go:

~~Album~~/Mixtape Reviews:
Big shout outs to my Mixtape Stars for the week @liltwist & @TYGA. This weeks review has been taken over by Young Money. Mixtapes provided by www.livemixtapes.com.

Mixtape Review:
Lil Twist - Class President

Wow! After weeks of Tweet after Tweet about this being a hot mixtape. Homie lived up to his tweets! This mixtape goes hard as ever! He DEF has the Young Money blood in him to drop hot shit and make it in the game. I see big things poppin' in Lil Twists' future. If you haven't got this mixtape via Twitter (He Tweets the link every 5 mins) go pick it up from livemixtapes now!
Mixtape Rating (4/5)

Tyga - Black Thoughts

Tyga Tyga! Wow! This is Cali at it's best! (Big Grin) West Coast stand up Tyga is killing it now! He's come a long way from that lime in the coconut bullshit. Young Money's strong on this one as well. And Tyga is a lyrical geneuis. Anybody who thinks the only good rappers on Young Money are Drake & Weezy needs to get their head out their ass! Go cop this mixtape with the quickness!
Mixtape Rating (4/5)

As promised here's my replacement for no album review this week.
Grind Time's newest freestyle battle! Who won? You Judge! Comment or Tweet it to me @CaliBoySwagg3r.

-SiDY

11/18/09 Real Talk Wednesdays

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Its time for Men's Talk! But as have many of my posts, it's got a name change. Men's Talk is now Real Talk. And without further adeaux, lets go in!

This Weeks Question:
What KEY qualities do you look for in a relationship?

Responses

Facebook:

Twitter:
DA_FLyest101 "ok it sounds weired but i always look for that unexplainable connection between them and me so looks and personality cn vary"

Myspace:
BABiiK "um looks do count! but not too much, gotta be a physical attraction to make a relationship lol. Loyalty. Trust. personality!"

Personal:

- And as always you can leave your answer in the comments section annonmously or not!

-SiDY

11/16/09 On Blast! Mondays

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I'm not even gonna say anything for this one......just watch this video.........

SMH.

-SiDY

11/15/09 Sunday In Review

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Well first off HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my blog its a week old. [Aww] In my book it had a great first week run so I'm gonna keep going on the schedule that I have the best that I can. So lets go in! And I want to say a point for the name change of the "Singles" section - I realized that in the advanced world songs can be downloaded as soon as their finished in the studio, so to save face I've changed the name from "New Singles" to "Hot Singles". Now this way I have more ways to work with the singles section. Anyways Enjoy Today's Post!

Hot Singles:
I'm sure I like this song for the same reason anybody likes any Gucci Mane song. The beat. I mean I still don't think he's a good rapper [LOL]. His songs are catchy and his beats are hot thats about it. And since I still live in the south and go to a black college, its hard to NOT like Gucci or at least listen to him. The name of the track is "On Deck - Gucci Mane" If you don't like it for the lyrics, listen to the beat, it goes hard. Here it is:

Next song, unless you've been under a rock, you've had to have heard. Even if it was by accident. Its from my man Travis Porter (Twitter: iamtravisporter) and its called "All the way turned up - Travis Porter". In my book its like a version of "Turn My swag on" that I can STAND to listen to. I vote this song to be listened to on the way to the club to get you hyped and ready to get it in once you get in. Lets go!:

Track 3 is dedicated to the ladies. "Say Aah - Trey Songz", you can hate on it if you want to but thats just killing your chances with the females. Any smart nigga knows to like this song, at least when a shawty is around. And c'mon its Trigga you know the song is gonna go hard. "O so Loso" drops a verse on it too to keep the street cred up on the song. Favorite line "He works every time, Patron you my nigga" Ha! Ladies, fellas too [No Homo] here it is [YUHP!]:

Next song is a Clipse track that sounds like its right off of "Hell hath no fury". If you heard that album you know its a GOOD thing. I'm not saying that "I'm good" isn't a good track, its does its numbers and beats heads. But "Popular Demand - Clipse ft. Cam'ron" just sounds like that classic Clipse that we all grew up on. Cam'ron makes a somewhat return on it, if you like his flow, its present on this track. Here it goes:

And I PROMISED if I could find a link to download it, I'd provide it so Early Merry Christmas Here It Is: http://www.limelinx.com/files/d98386b6806d4c2a4866ce7712834500

And to stay on the trend of "Clipse" type things. The throwback track of the week is..........."Mr Me Too - Clipse ft. Pharrell" Anyone who didn't think this song went hard had to be deaf or not a true hip hop fan. Take a quick trip back in time here it is!:

Album/Mixtape Reviews:
First point I would like to make: All my mixtapes are provided by www.livemixtapes.com. Its free to download, just sign-up and start downloading. All my albums are I-Tunes purchased so no need trying to raid my dorm for stolen music! And on that note, go in!

Mixtape Review:
Wiz Khalifa - Burn After Rolling (B.A.R.)

I'm gonna go ahead and say it, Wiz is back! I'm not sure how many Wiz fans there are but this man has a hell of a net buzz for a few years and no album out yet. His mixtapes always go hard. This one for one has creativity out the ass, which you don't see alot of anymore even with the hottest of artists. Theres also punchline after punchline from him. He's gone a far way from "Say Yeah" and its for the better. His album "Deal or No Deal" drops November 24 so DEF go cop that! As for the mixtape, if you have yet to download it, stop what you're doing and go grab it. Taylor Gang!
Mixtape Rating (5/5)

Various Artist - Welcome To Trilladelphia 5

I don't usually review "Various Artist" mixtapes because most of them have a wide range of artists. But since there is a little bit of Philly in this Cali Boy's blood, I couldn't help but pick up this mixtape. If you're into philly rappers than I recommend you should have already downloaded this tape! Its got new tracks from Cassidy, Gillie, Freeway, Meek Millz, and so many more artists that make up Philly's Arsenal. Theres everything you expect in a various artist mixtape, party tracks, gully tracks, gutta tracks, and album exclusives. Big Ups to DJ E-Stacks for keeping this series going.
Mixtape Rating (4/5)

Gorilla Zoe - Monkey Business 2

This tape is classic Zoe. All the good music you like from Gorilla Zoe is present in his new mixtape hosted by DJ Spinatik & The Wax Wizards. I'm a Zoe fan and I wasn't dissappointed at this at all, only 1 track on there from an old mixtape which to be safe we'll just call it a throwback. Gucci is present as you'd expect. Lots of GO HARD tracks on the mixtape. I recommend it.
Mixtape Rating (4/5)

Album Review:
Wale - Attention Deficit

Well, I'm sure this review has been long awaited. Hell, this album was long awaited. After many mixtape releases and a sudden main stream hype via MTV VMAs and BET Hip Hop Awards, Wale is finally getting the long time coming attention that he needs! And what better way to take advantage of that than drop an album with all the Wale that his veteran fans love. Theres a bit of Go-Go Wale on the album, theres freestyle Wale, mixtape Wale, and even Slow track Wale. Not to be greedy but it would have been nice to see more tracks on the album than the ones that made it, but I was glad to see that there were no tracks off his mixtape carelessly thrown on the album. Altogether its a well crafted album with good featurettes and even better production. After my first listen I was going to give this album a 4/5 but I listened to it again, and actually LISTENED to it. So now I've given it the rating an album like this deserves.
Album Rating (5/5)

Artist To Watch:
I'm going to give this one to my man Travis Porter. His new mixtape with Waka Flocka "Streets R Us - DJ Teknikz" is getting a pretty good buzz. Travis' twitter is almost at 11k followers. So fill up the rest and hit him up @iamtravisporter.

Outro:
Personally I think this weeks Sunday In Review went hard. You be the judge! Comment on the post after reading and listening to todays post. I'm leaving all my wonderful fans with a hilarious vid, pretty sure this vid will make anyones day:

-SiDY

I don't post on thursdays but.........

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COOL KIDS!

YEE DIGG!!!!!!!!!

-SiDY

11/11/09 HAPPY VETERANS DAY Men's Talk

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Well first I want to give a big shout out to the veterans no matter which war they fought in. But it's Wednesday and its time to introduce another blog tradition: "Mens Talk". This is probably going to be the most interactive part of my blog. The rules are simple, I post a question for the fellas and then I post a question for the ladies, THEN you can respond via: a comment, an e-mail, facebook post, or even a tweet. For the ones that are sent to me personally, I'll post on the blog later with the persons name or user name. But as my blog progresses I see this being a way to interact with my audience. In the future I'll take questions on Tuesdays to post on Wednesday. Without further hesitation lets get into the question at hand:

FELLAS -
Would you rather MARRY a girl, and give up a few values for more looks or give up a few looks for more values? And just for entertainment, give us an explanation.

LADIES -
Would you rather MARRY a man, and give up a few values for more looks or give up a few looks for more values? And explain.

If you're not getting the question I'll elaborate a little: Give up a few values means would you rather have a girl who is a 5 star bitch, fills out all her outfits, but acts as bad as she looks. The type where you might have to get married in Vegas cause you know you can't bring her around your mom. [LOL]. And Give up a few looks just means shes pretty or average, nice body, nothing to sweat over but at the same time shes nice, she cooks, she cleans, your mom LOVES her. Hope that helped a little. Send in your responses folks!

FACEBOOK, TWITTER, etc RESPONSES:

DA_FLyest101 Via Twitter: "ok i would rather marry n him nt n as cute n have all the values bc look are superficail n its nt enough to love someone"

And just because I left you without music on the other post:

-SiDY

11/9/09 On Blast! Mondays

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Hello Hip Hop World, its SiDY and I'm introducing a new tradition to my readers today. Mondays are now OBM (On Blast! Mondays). OBM are news & rumors from a different angle, that angle being I "voice" my opinion to whatever topic comes up.

FIRST TARGET

MIXTAPES!:
Lets start with something that has been bugging the hell out of me. Why are mixtapes now having creative titles? I don't want to think why Drake called his mixtape Property of October, I'm more worried about what tracks are on it! I think some of the blame goes to these DJ's especially the ones that UNOFFCIALLY host a mixtape. They do 1 of 2 things: Act like they know the artist personally and give them drops on every song OR grab artists drops off of old mixtapes and put them on theirs. Sad. Sad. Now back to stupid mixtape titles, Gucci Mane gets an Emmy for this "GucciMerica, Great BRRRitan, & BRRussia". Gucci. Really? That isn't creative or clever at all! Its just ignorant. And I know you guys are like "Well cmon its Gucci he's dumb as hell" But still! And Soulja Boy dropped a tape around halloween that I have to say is by far the most creative name for a mixtape ever, "Paranormal Activity". C'mon! Thats hella original! Obviously in it he has raps that tie into the movie right? Soulja Boy has always been creative with titles "Souljaboytellem.com", that might be more original than the new mixtape! Have I listened to either of these mixtapes? No, but you see I'm not putting them down for content, Gucci's might actually have some "Grade A Gucci Music" on it. No need if wondering if Soulja Boy's mixtape has anything worth listening to, we all know that answer.
As a matter of fact, Twitter me some of the dumbest mixtapes or even album names you've heard of recently: @CaliBoySwagg3r

NEXT TARGET

HOV Vs BEANS
Anybody remember 1-900-Hustler, Ignorant Shit, and all those other great songs that Hov and Beanie Siegel both blessed the track on? Well I sure do, and it leaves me lost at why Beans is going at Jay. I haven't looked much into it or listened to Bean's diss tracks but it can't be over something serious. And I'm actually scared for Beanie because IF Jay does say something back he is gonna kill pretty much any ounce of career that Beans has left. There are already rumors that Jay made a response track, if its true and it gets released, its gonna be a wrap. Oh and I will DEF have it posted for download and INCLUDE a youtube link to listen to it while it downloads! But c'mon Beans be smart, call it off or whatever you gotta do before you do yourself any more damage (I.e. - Moving to G-Unit??!?!)

NEXT TARGET

Since its In the air...
G-Unit has pretty much been a graveyard since.......Game was kicked off. But thats my personal fact I mean opinion. 50 knows its a graveyard, but somehow the artists he signs don't. They jump right for it, I don't see why. On another note, I wish fif would stop targeting pussies in hip hop. Rick Ross? C'mon now he aint gonna say much of shit back to you, that was an easy one. Fat Joe? That battles lasted forever. Wayne should have went in on him, but then again ignoring him was just as good in my book. People think of 50 as a bully in the industry, but hes more like a bully at a computer camp. He isn't a big threat he just hasn't stepped up to anyone who will do anything. Its been awhile since we've had a good, long, legtimate Hip Hop beef going on. I would same Game & 50 would have been the longest I've seen in my lifetime. Hip Hop we need some new GOOD beef. Don't dedicate one song, or one verse, dedicate a whole damn mixtape. Lets take it back to the Ghost Unit days. Hip Hop is dead cause too many people get along! [LOL]

Wrapping things Up

So I'm gonna leave you guys with this vid. Not gonna talk too much shit cause Karma is a bitch and I would be hella heated if it happen to me. Hope everyone has a great week, and keep supporting me!

-Sidy

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11/08/09 Intro

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Good Afternoon world and welcome to the OFFICIAL CBS BLOG. Start things off if you haven't already noticed, CBS stands for CaliBoySwagger. My name is SiDY if you didn't already know then there you go.

New Singles:
First off I want to talk about the song that just over the weekend got stuck in my head. Song is called "Walk Wit A Dip - Ca$h ft. Dorrough". This is DEF a club banger. I can see people jiggin' to it now. Hell thats all I do when it comes on. I haven't heard of the artist and don't listen to the lyrics too hard so he might be on track for a One-Hit Wonder. OHW! Bottom Line the shit goes hard, heres the official music video:

Next track to put everybody on is "Gotta get it - Juvenile ft. Gucci Mane". Gotta say whether you think Juvi' made a return on this one or not, you can't help but admit that the song goes hard. The version with Gucci is the remix but Gucci did it justice so thats the version I'm putting everyone on to:

Last track is from my nigga The Dream. I did a little bit of research and it seems like this track comes off of 'Love Vs Money - The Hangover Edition'. The track is called "Hit It on the Road - The Dream". Can't wait til it gets played in the club down here! Heres the (fan-made) vid:

Album/Mixtape Reviews:
Well to jump things off, if you have yet to get 'No Ceilings', you're hella late for class and you're off the roster [LOL]. Most of us had the unofficial leaked version right before its Halloween release. But as of November 1st the official version was released on Wayne's website including 5 new tracks. http://www.lilwaynehq.com/2009/11/01/lil-wayne-no-ceilings-official-mixtape-download/ This link contains the official artwork, updated tracklist and many different links to the updated tape.

Mixtape Review:
Lil Wayne - No Ceilings
Not sure about anyone else but when I listened to this tape all the way through two things happen - 1.) I quickly flashed back to "Drought 3 Weezy" and 2.) I had my favorite Tracks/Classic Quotes already. This mixtape was the MixtapeWeezy that Jay-Z mentioned. I guess it was worth the wait, with the most excitement we got being "Young Money Allstars" mixtapes and "We be steady mobbin'". For a second I thought Drake and the rest of Young Money had a chance to steal the spotlight. Well not anymore [LOL]. Looks like its bumping 'No Ceilings' until the 'Rebirth' and 'Young Money Fam' albums drop. I wonder/hope we get a Drake mixtape inbetween now and the release of 'Thank Me Later'.
Mixtape Rating (5/5)

Album Review:
Jay-Z - Blueprint 3
Yes I know it has been out for a minute but I just got the new Wale album so that will be reviewed in my next post. And plus come on, Blueprint 3 was an amazing album anyways. Personally I only skip 4 tracks, "Run This Town" and "D.O.A." because they've been out on the radio and I'm tired of them. The other two "Empire State of Mind" and "Young Forever" because I just wasn't feeling them. Not saying Hov didn't go hard on them, just not my style. Hardest track on the album "Real as it Gets ft. Young Jeezy", Runner up "Venus vs Mars". He had some great producers and even better featurettes. Way to go hard in '09 Hov.
Album Rating (4/5)

Artist to Watch:
I'm giving this one to Gudda Gudda. This man is hella underrated. His new mixtape 'Guddaville' goes SO hard and at the same time gives other Young Money artists a chance to shine but not OVER shine him. Behind Weezy and Drake, Gudda is the hottest on Young Money. Fourth place becomes a fight between Jae Millz & Mack Maine, but thats another argument. Not sure if he has an album on the way but best believe I'll keep everyone posted if he does.

Outro:
Well this is it for my very first post on this blog. I think I might start using ZShare to give you guys direct download links to the songs I mention instead of just Youtube vids. Expect these posts to be much more rich as my blog progresses. Also expect to see Guest Bloggers, Artists interviews, Music exclusives, and hip hop news. Help get my blog out there I can't do this alone! Tell your friends, enemies, families, employees, co-workers, employers, teachers, peers, etc [LOL].

-SiDY