After a Top Rap Albums of the best of 2010 and before the overall balance of the year. Leave room for 5 worst albums not kept their promises.
5
Ice Cube - I Am The West
Wait! Album in hand, I see on the cover "I Am The West". Once the album into the player I hear sounds South?? Of prod certainly well calibrated and a Cube with the bare minimum in the microwave. Album ideal for bass drums but all na really nothing "West Coast".
4
Sexion Assault - School of vital points
Arrives in 4th position, Sexion Assault and her first album School Vital Points. Group potential. The set comes out of balance by the pervasiveness of its leaders, Master Gims head, and the lack of presence of other members. A project with its leaders too forward and does not allow all to express its full potential. Better Luck Next Time.
3
Lil Jon - Crunk Rock
Sold originally as the ultimate fusion between the novel and Rock and Crunk . We meet in the final with a mix of eurodance and messed Crunk. Despite some very effective Bangers, mayonnaise does not for the first solo album by Lil Jon. Too many reports brings disappointment. Crunk Rock is no exception to the rule.
2
Lil Wayne - Rebirth
From Rock mixed with the Auto Tune. The mixture on paper was quite daring. Yet a 10 year old is more convincing than Lil Wayne when playing Guitar Hero , it said. Let the Rock to those who know how to do.
1
TI - No Mercy
7th and worst installment IT. No Mercy I think is the worst album of 2010. The fault has a staggering indifference to the microphone to the point where the person being eaten by its own prod and its guests (Scarface "The true King of the South" at the top). Fan since Trap Muzik TI, it is clear that IT is well below its capacity (his recent stay in prison does not help). At this request if his talent has not been stifled by its millions of dollars.
Should it fall below ground to give the best of yourself?
is ultimately the question I asked myself while listening to the latest album from R. Kelly Love Letter. Released in total indifference. R. Kelly seems as shown in the artwork made a return to sound fundamentals of RnB and Soul. And God that feels good!
No more bullshit attempts to ageism, and finished Rap Biatchs silicone. On Love Letter, Kelly finally seems to have become wiser. A new statute in line with his age, experience and above all his talent. For my part, I ceased to follow the career of Kells from his stubbornness in wanting to relive the magic of 12 Play (TP2 reload and Co.). That said, I must admit that efforts have been made with "Happy People / U Saved Me" , a first "comeback" at the time.
end of 2010, R. Kelly King is not occupying his throne, the king having lost his time trying to match competition younger and less talented. On return, the panoply of "Pimp Lover Pedobear" is totally has-been. We find ourselves surprised by the total foot cons undertaken by Kells, while he dons his new costume brand new crooner. In fact, achieved the feat on Love Letter is that we do not fall into the effect of "Back To Classic, no, Kelly manages throughout the album to impose his style without aping the greatest.
With its new status, listening to this album turns out really nice. Special mention for "Just Like That" , "Number One Hit" or single Radio Message ". A must have for warm to two this winter. The only criticism "juvenile" is that this 10th album'll have found more consistency coming out in a totally acoustic version. But do not spoil our fun, R. Kelly seems you confidentially, successfully completed a comeback that we expected more.
GT5 and Alan Wake are released, it will be the same for Detox, project repeatedly postponed by Dr. Dre. After giving the first single " Kush " online. Doc gives us a video clip of his own. However, I can report that Kush is not even a prod by Dr Dre. So the first cold shower?
Between bites of foie gras gleefully swallowed. CrazySongz offers this year and missed the traditional ranking of the best albums of 2010. Of course, a top of the worst albums will follow in the wake (the breaking is what people want right?). Nevertheless leave immediately, instead that 2010 could offer us best for our little ears.
10
Rick Ross - Teflon Don
I hate that guy, but my ears can not only if bow to the effective Teflon Don . However, my heart shot is more sound than lyrical. Rick Ross is redundant level flow leading but with his beats and charisma of former prison guard. Nelly and bigger what ...
9
Eminem - Recovery
After Relapse , which seems more Slim Shady settle accounts with his mother as in " Intimate Confessions. " Our Detroit rapper is back with a solid album with good growth in the flow. Rap delusional point (apart from his duet with Rihanna), Marshall signs here his best album since The Eminem Show .
8
Devin The Dude - Suite 420
Storytelling "Chill" on the bottom of West Coast and Soul sounds totally nonchalant and lacives. Devin The Dude has once again served an album that exudes Weed. A dandy Street "modern-day breathing spontaneously through the wacky stories of simplicity and authenticity.
7
Lloyd Banks - The Hunger For More 2
hard to win for the members of G-Unit . Crew stalled with a leader who is now in doubt and credibility. So it's affiliated with two "loser" notorious, Lloyd Banks has managed to succeed at the game with a 3rd album very good. If sales are not those of the first Hunger for More, the credibility of Banks in apparent superior compared to the time.
6
Nas & Damian Marley - Distant Relatives
Album of an encounter between two cultures quite similar. Distant Relatives surprised with its natural, its thematic approach Black Music and its future. Nas and Damian were primarily created a work where none takes precedence over the other. The project while symbiosis original spring and sign without a doubt a highlight in the career of Nas.
5
The Roots - How it Got Over
If for Nas "Hip Hop is Dead", The Roots we kept on life support. Like a sweet morphine How Got it Over and acoustic instrumentals manages to forget all the crap that mainstream killing our ears to the radio. An album of great class.
4
Fat Joe - The Darkside Volume 1
After two albums pretty bad, Fat Joe is FINALLY returned to his old style and wrongly claimed by his fans because of the 1st day. Eastcoast beats produced by Just Blaze or DJ Premier, lyrics and killer punchlines. Joe Crack returns to the grimey and style DITC . Ja Rule played by chaining the hits honeyed no longer works, the big Joe has joined the dark side and Rap fans will not complain.
3
Rocé - Humans & the Streetlight
I've always wondered what would have become the French rap had he not drifted blades imitation of Lil Wayne or the Dirty South down the line. Rocé with his album answers that question and offers an admirable lesson in Hip Hop. The only classic French Rap for 5 years.
2
Method Man, Raekwon & GFK - Wu Massacre
The Wu Tang Clan are going badly, the latest opus is a group infamous dung, not to mention the death of Ol Dirty Bastard which nobody seems to recover. The reaction was not long in coming, since the core group has not lost time to come together to offer an opus proves that the spirit "Wu Tang" is far from dead. Anyway, RZA seems resurrected it a point not negligible.
1
Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Arrives No. 1 ranking. Kanye West and his 5th album My Beautiful studio Dark Twisted Fantasy . Perfect synthesis of a long career of 10 years. West seems to be mature (musically) and is emerging as the best producer / rapper of the decade as its influence was considerable in terms of sound (Soulful) and its specific use of the sample. A megalomaniac as detestable as brilliant.
Here is the Burt Reynolds of house music, virile Stinj
After his first EP muscular, mixing samples cut with machetes and explosives developed rhythmic a base gunpowder, Now he is back with are second EP, ZUMBA. He takes the basics of successful JAMBO this time with a Balkan influence well marked. Trumpets, flutes and energy of East European countries on kicks tedious marking the rhythm of a house uninhibited. Invited to remix it, we find, like every flavor Get out, beating hearts of the label. Brenmar us a production worthy of a melancholy sunset of the evening with your love goodbye holiday, Boson reinvents the original song into an anthem dubstep effective while Deeb, fresh young talent affiliated Get flavor, we delivers a hypnotic remix which intertwines flute and synth disillusioned Dutch ... Mix. REMIX BY BRENMAR / BOSON / DEEB
and that's the hurt that al: Cerebral Vortex + Raziiiiiiek !!!!! The new EP was released in December with Drop the Lime, His Majesty Andre Tiba and Sam Lazy Flow remix in fashion ...
" Made You Look ", People's Champ, Rookie Of The Year. 3 awards won handily by Nicki Minaj at BET Awards 2010. Rewards that proves the interest of the rap game for the muse of pulpy label Young Money led by Lil Wayne . Interest that the young woman from Queens was able to talk with a lot of mixtapes, and collaborations of Feats (Drake, Mariah Carey ...). Go account, rare are the rookies who attracted much attention without departing album. Beyond music, Nicki Minaj has gradually built a picture of the rapper look crazy and sexy. A kind of mix of tangy Missy Elliot to chat, Lady Gaga for the look, Trina for Booty and the "Queen" Lil Kim for "Sexy Touch".
eccentric scientist character played by her charms and her curves. iI'll have to resort to store the paper towel to see if Pink Friday, the first album from the "Black Barbie" that was worth the wait at this point.
first shock, shit it's Pop! The pink cover of the album is here fully justified. Those who expected a Hip Hop base will have only their hands to comfort her. Beyond that, those who knew what to expect will appreciate without trouble titles like "Fly" duet with Rihanna, Save to Me "and especially banger produced by Will.I.am "Check It Out" and sample of "Video Killed The Radio Star" . Not to mention the time on "Time for Life" feat in with Drake, she tries rather well with the song. To believe that is a must for rappers (see: Missy, Lil Kim, etc.). In addition, if like me you avoided the hype radio you enjoy trouble-free "Your Love" and excellent sample of "No More I Love You" by Annie Lennox .
addition Pop side, we still entitled to more conventional rap. At Like titles like "Blazin ' produced by Kanye West or " Did It On Em ", produced by the beatmaker shape of the moment Bangladesh. In this continuity Hip Hop to retain the title and that should delight fans of storytelling is crazy "Roman's Revenge" in with Eminem feat unleashed. The title is also concocted by Switz Beatz and laid back to his best level; Minaj meanwhile took the opportunity to make room for his alter ego "Roman Zolanski" throughout the track, just image of what had been Nas on "Live Now .
Musically, Pink Friday tent marriage between a pop tart and a Hip Hop sophisticated. A winning combination in the air time and which should cause far enough in the U.S. charts. Technically by-cons, There are something to be disappointed. "Roman's Revenge aside, it is hard to find originality in a girl who finally eats at all the racks does not mean anything. Flow hinged on the edge of the saccade. It hides its lack of vocal technique by fireworks studios rather dispensable. Arrangements that do not mask the flatness of its Punchlines. Nice try anyway.
Without being extraordinary Pink Friday will not mark the spirits. I ultimately think that the buzz that Minaj has created around it due to the vacuum of stratospheric féminim Rap: Eve is out of play and Jean Grae although most talented of his generation is not managed to attract the spotlight. A simple vacuum to be filled for lack of competition. For me, luck Nicki Minaj in addition to having funded by its extravagance dress is to be the muse of the current master Rap Game Lil Wayne. Providing a choice of light but that Pink Friday risk mitigated once the album Stop. Yes, have always feels con after masturbation, meditate on that.
Sadder than the posthumous 2Pac albums, and produced entirely by the vultures of the music industry. I will not stoop not to chronicle an album that Michael Jackson would surely have disowned him. So, my feeling will be short: Just
Connect the Dots - Phantom Bromance - Tim Berg (Fives Remix) Myth - Roska & untold Music Makers - Dj Zinc I'm the One Who's Crazy - Catz n Dogz Bang Bros - Stinj Pop Dat Pussay - Maddjazz Balloons - Them Jeans IRL - Girl Unit (French Fries Remix) Reprise - L-Vis 1990 Reclash Dub - Bok Bok & Cubic Zirconica
In the era of the Internet 2.0. Our way of listening to music is constantly changing. With one click, clip, any album, any news is easily accessible. Thus, it is clear that today the listener more than ever the choice of what he wants to buy and listen. More than ever, two categories of distinguished listeners.
On one side: the listener lambda (most common) is the one who cares more for the rhythm of the music in depth. While other, more curious and more passionate quick to listen and learn about lesser known artists. Whether you agree, neither category is worth more than the other. Each of them, ultimately ensuring the sustainability of their respective industries; Mainstream for more industry and one underground for another. Often in opposition, the auditor "purist" is critical of the way artists in TV and radio. The basic argument is to consider that what is popular is fundamentally wrong and that the music "business" is based more on fashion than on genuine artistic pursuit. The less demanding listeners will feel that what is happening on TV is more has-beens and qu'undergound not synonymous with quality all the time.
These two theories are not totally false, nevertheless it is now possible for artists to exist except through television and radio. Just look at the success that MySpace to realize. Nevertheless, it is natural for any artist to have the media firing line in order to better expand its audience. As a result, sometimes several shows qualities occur in television. In addition, it is often to hear quality music in the background in reporting. Evidence that the quality invites himself gently on the small screen
CrazySongz being a blog addressing the two categories of listeners. I offer a small selection of TV programs that will attract and engage everyone.
TRACKS - Arte (Friday - Saturday 23h)
Magazine devoted to cultures and art forms emerge: music (Hip-Hop, Rock, Electro), pictorial art etc.. Dedicated mainly to new trends, emerging cultures and offset. the show is aired every Friday night and Saturday night on ARTE.
ONE SHOT NOT - Arte (Sunday - 23:30)
One Shot Not first and foremost a live show where Manu Katche, a famous drummer and former juror New Star has the luxury guest artists mainly Jazz, Folk and Pop Rock to perform live. Here there is no promotion or useless chitchat. Between two and intimate backstage interview, you can clearly hear that Katché by careful control of a playlist to Z on the show. A master who gives the viewer the impression of attending a real live showcase. A Must See!
TARATATA - France 2/France 4
French version of MTV Unplugged acoustic show. Taratata is unquestionably the best music program of the hexagon with One Shot Not . Founded in 1993 by the facilitator Nagui, it allows artists (mostly Rock) to promote their projects in live conditions. It is thanks to the Taratata French public has known: Ayo , Katie Melua or Mika .
TRACE TV - Freebox / CanalSat
Why be reduced to a show while the catalog of programs offered by Trace TV is simply excellent. Hip Hop Videos old school with "Old School " urban trend with " CODE " uncensored videos with "Adult Only . Not to mention programs devoted to Zouk and Reggaeton.
DELUXE LOUNGE TV - Freebox
recently Available on Free TV Offer, Deluxe Lounge is, as its name suggests a chain broadcasting exclusively music Lounge on the bottom of relaxing and exotic landscapes. A must for relaxing after a bad day.
Always on cable BeBlack is as its name suggests a chain mainly centered on the Black Music. Currently offering videos Hip Hop / R & B and Zouk Love both retro and current. It's a promising young string that I invite you to discover even if it is currently devoid of crash program. OFIVE.TV - Freebox Canalsat ...
Launched in 2010, is a Ofive.Tv chain dedicated primarily on urban cultures. Ofive being a mark on the web and radio, she makes a point of honor to broadcast clips or unpublished reports. An excellent complement to Trace Tv sum.
I do not wear the new MTV in my heart. Too much trash TV, TV "far from reality," little exclusivity. What saves MTV is the retransmission of its awards especially Soul Story . A replay of the best concerts generous soul and RnB U.S.. A Must See for any fan of Love & Smooth sounds.
LONDON LIVE - M6/W9
Always late for diapers, London live broadcasts of private concerts. Since the legendary venue Koko London, it contains the cream of the scene Pop / Rock English. of Jamiroquai to James Blunt , through The LostProphets to Joss Stone .
LIVE AT HOME - DirectStar
Concept clearly honed in the land of Uncle Sam's Live @ Home are recorded acoustic mini concert directly to the homes of artists. FYI, the latest artist to have to stick to the task are NERD for the promotion of their album "Nothing .
In the end, unless you are really difficult, the world is able to find happiness in front of his TV sound. Each category of listener something to satisfy his ear or his desire wriggles on the sofa. Lambda picky listener and listener will surely find happiness with this small selection (if not already). At best, nothing prevents us from enjoying a good show and a good mainstream show more intimate. Dear readers, dear readers. Take time for yourself and do not forget ZAPE!
