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New Pusha T-King Push off his upcoming album My Name is My Name

He is Back!

I was watching the MTV Music Video Awards and with all the twerking, stuffed animals, NSync, and performances, my favorite part was the announcement of Eminem's new album.  When it comes to the kings of rap there is no doubt Eminem is up at the top. His new album the Marshall Mather LP 2 hits stores November 5th.  He released the debut single and video for Berzerk last week.  Eminem usually releases a fun high, energy track as his first single and Berzerk is no different. The track is growing on me more and more, plus I love the video.  The best thing about the song and video is that it sounds like Eminem is having fun again!  I cannot wait until November 5th to check out the rest of the album, but here is the video to tide Eminem fans over until then.

Kanye, J Cole, and Mac Return

A few weeks ago was one of the biggest days in rap music in a long time.  With highly anticipated releases from a rap legend, a Roc Nation star, and the independent MC.  Yeezus, Born Sinner, and Watching Movies With the Sound Off all bring their unique sounds and lyrics to the rap game.

Yeezus brings the heavy, energetic beats brought to the listener by producer turned rapper, Kanye West.  This is Kanye's seventh solo album.  The album utilizes Kanye's excellent ear for beats, combining that with controversial lyrics, which he has already caught criticism for.  The only downfall of the album is that there is only ten songs on the CD.

Born Sinner, the sophomore album from J. Cole, is the follow up to his debut album, Cole World.  After exploding through the mixtape scene Cole hit the mainstream with Cole World.  Born Sinner shows his continued growth lyrically.  He has quickly become one of the top lyricists in the game.

Mac Miller was the first independent artist to have a number one album since the 90s and his sophomore album, Watching Movies With the Sound Off, is better than his debut album.  The goofy, white kid from Pittsburgh returns with a laid back, fun album.  Mac has a different flow than anyone in the game and it is good to see someone who is able to sell a ton of records without the major label.

These three albums have been a huge success so far and have been a great way to start this summer in hip hop.  There are some highly anticipated albums coming out this year, which includes Kanye's Throne partner, Jay-Z, whose Magna Carta Holy Grail comes out tomorrow!  In the words of Bart Scott, "Can't wait!"

2012 Rap Returns!

The rap and hip hop music scene has been running into the ground over the past 5 or so years.  The past few years have produced a great great album, but in 2012 rap music has returned!  There are many excellent albums that came out this past year.

Many great veteran MCs came back in a strong way with solid albums and songs.  Nas, TI, Big Boi, Game, and Jeezy came out with hot new albums.  There was no sophomore slump for B.o.B and Slaughterhouse either!

2012 was also the year many hot new MCs stepped up to the plate.  Macklemore, Kendrick Lamar, Big Krit and MGK all released their debut albums.  Meek Mill is another MC who released his debut album, although I have yet to listen to all of it, I have heard good things.

2012 was a hot year for rap music and the momentum continues into 2013, with expected new albums from 50 Cent, Eminem, Ludacris, Jay Z, Kanye, Lil Wayne, A$ap Rocky and many others.

My Favorite Rap Albums of 2012 (No Particualr Order)
1. Good Kid m.A.A.d City-Kendrick Lamar
2. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis-The Heist
3. Lupe Fiasco's Food & liquor II-Lupe Fiasco
4. Welcome to Our House-Slaughterhouse
5. Strange Clouds-B.o.B
6. Big Krit-Live From the Underground
7. Life is Good-Nas
8. Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors-Big Boi
9. Troubled Man-TI
10. Jesus Piece-Game
11. TM 103-Jeezy
12. Lace Up MGK

My Awards

Best Album-Good Kid m.A.A.d City-Kendrick Lamar

Best Song-Goldie-A$AP Rocky

The Heist

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have created one of the best albums of the year with The Heist.  It is rare to find an album that I can listen to every song and not be dissapointed.  Macklemore raps about real issues and things that are going on in today's society.  He also throws in the fun songs like "Thrift Shop" and "White Walls".  I mean who makes a song about thrift shopping?  He touches on topics that are not touched on by other rappers such as equal rights, same sex marriage, and sobriety.  This album is a great mix of funky, fun beats, as well as lyrics that have great depth and emotion.  It is one of the reasons that Rap music is back and 2012 has been a great year for the genre.  My favorite tracks would be "Gold", "Thrift Shop", "Same Love", "White Walls", and "Can't Hold Us".

The Pack is Back on Track

Well I have not posted in awhile, but there is not a better time to be back than right now after the big win last night.  The Packers continued their dominance over the NFC North beating the Lions 27-20.  The defense started out sluggish and lazy, so did the offense.  Then Stafford fumbled, allowing Mike "Jack" Daniels to scoop and score.  There is nothing better than a fat man chugging down the field for the score.  He even had a solid Lambeau Leap (even better than Rodgers).  

Another thing that stuck out in the game was the running game.  Charles' brother Donald Barclay, not really his brother, opened up huge holes for Alex Green and DuJuan Harris all night.  Even Ryan Grant pulled off a nice run in his first game back.  DuJuan Harris impressed me with his hard running style.  This was evident on the first carry of the game when he ran over a Lions defender.

The young defensive backs also played well.  It is good to have Shields back and will be even better when Chuck returns.  They gave up yards to Megatron, but everyone does, that guy is a beast.  The young guys are gaining experience and adding Clay and Chuck back into the mix is just gonna make the defense better.  

The Bears are next up and with a win the Packers clinch the NFC North and a trip to the playoffs (Jim Mora voice).  A win will also hurt the Bears chances of the playoffs, so there will be no love loss in the greatest rivalry in the NFL.  Go Pack Go!

See My Tears-MGK

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