Most of you reading have already watched it.. but it deserves to be watched again. It shows Kanye at his artistic peak, and how he expresses emotions into producing one of the most monumental short movies of the 21st century.
Beware.. It's NOT gestured towards those who are simple minded or cannot open their minds to grasp the messages being conveyed to them.
Lupe HAS to give us one mixtape before L.A.S.E.R.S releases. He doesn't plan to stop making music anytime soon, so he might as well. Enjoy some new Lupe Ft. Common & Jennifer Hudson.
Album cover for Spitta's upcoming album, anyone else notice the Purple Haze? Regardless, Pilot Talk II takes off November 22, don't forget to pick up your copy!
A lot of introspective songs on Hov's list. Surprising that 'I Know' didn't make the cut. To this day people still don't understand the meaning/content of the song. Hopefully he makes a 'Decoded - Volume 2'!
Game and Pharreeezy! No one can deny that this beat is dope.. Kudos to Pharrell x The Neptunes on that one. Game's been workin' in the last few months from his recently released mixtape Brake Lights and his to his upcoming album R.E.D. Enjoy his new release titled Bounce ft. Pharrell
One of the more under rated rappers of the 2010 Freshman Class. His grind has been relentless in the last few months, He's got support here from us at Four!
1. Scott Mescudi Vs. The World feat. Cee-Lo Prod: Emile
2. REVOFEV Prod: Plain Pat
Act 2: A Stronger Trip
3. Don’t Play This Song feat. Mary J. Blige Prod: Emile
4. We Aite (Wake Your Mind Up) Prod: Emile
5. Marijuana Prod: Dot Da Genius
6. Mojo So Dope Prod: Emile
Act 3: Party On
7. Ashin’ Kusher Prod: Chuck English
8. Erase Me feat. Kanye West Prod: Jim Jonsin
9. Wild’n Cuz Im Young Prod: Plain Pat
10. The Mood Prod: Emile
Act 4: The Transformation
11. MANIAC feat. Cage & St. Vincent Prod: Anthony Killhoffer
12. Mr. Rager Prod: Emile
13. These Worries feat. Mary J. Blige Prod: Emile
14. The End feat. GLC, Chip Tha Ripper & Nicole Wray Prod: Blended Babies
Artwork was originally supposed to be used for 'Runaway', but got changed to his album cover. Wonder what Mr.West had in store for the remaining 4 album covers..
To some Drake is recognized as a singer, to some an overrated rapper, but to us here at Four Drake is recognized as one of the most versatile artists in the game. With his undeniable appeal & grind he has emerged from the under dog he was once to one of the most recognized artists in the game. From Room for Improvement to So Far Gone you can see the evolution that has occurred in Drake. He went from a humorous yet smooth rap feel to speaking about problems that he faced throughout his years in the rap game, problems he faced in his personal life as well as problems in getting things to go his way. For example if you listen to Say Whats Real then fast forward to a song like the Resistance, you can see his maturity in making music that goes from a personal level to music that relates to his wide audience.
As a listener you get the feel that Drake knows exactly what problems you are going through and how to go about solving them. With his music he creates an atmosphere that he made that one song specifically for you.
*FAVOURITE VERSES BY DRAKE*
Drake - The Resistance
"I'm still here with who I started with The game needed life, I put my heart in it I blew myself up, I’m on some martyr shit Carried the weight for my city like a cargo ship Yeah, I’m 23 with a money tree Growing more too, I just planted 100 seeds It’s ironic cause my mother was a florist and that's how she met my pops And now my garden is enormous, it’s happening Penny Lane I said it's happening Penny Lane Just like you said I avoided the Coke game and went with Sprite instead That's word to the millions that they putting up I’m trying to do better than good enough!"
Drake - Say What's Real
"Why do I feel so alone? Like everybody passing through the studio Is in character as if we acting out a movie role Talking bullshit as if it was for you to know And I don't have the heart to give these Bitch ass niggas the cue to go So they stick around kicking out feedback And I entertain it as if I need that"
As an artist he needed to make music that proved that he hadn't reached his limits yet, he did that in the making of Karaoke. Drake RnB at it's finest.
Despite his under rated lyrics and musical style, we at F.O.U.R would like to inform you not to turn deaf ears... This D.C native is on the come up of potentially being one of the leaders of the new generation of rap. His demeanor and persona alone on the mic is for lack of a better word vicious; applying an original HipHop style, a "Go-Go" reminiscent flow, on hype or relaxing beats. With a keen ear in HipHop, you will easily pick up this artist's range and versatility (easily visible in his lyrics, and storytelling). Moreover, I personally would like to award Wale with the most improved artist award of the last decade; if you listen to "W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E" for example and than fast forward to the present with his latest mixtape "More About Nothing" you will definitely see the improvement and precision with his craft. His style and flow have become more unique and almost synonymous with his name; and being such an early point in his career displays his commitment, determination and grind.
Wale is truly an artist to be admired, and has many songs that the audio audiences can relate to... Wale has collaborated with artists such as KiD CuDi, J.Cole, K'naan, Talib Kweli, Beanie Sigel and Bun B; who have been on there individual musical journeys towards success. Having these additional collaborations positively contributes to his music and publicity. A Great quote from Wale is "I'm just a kid that likes to talk about reality... to be honest."
*FAVOURITE VERSES BY WALE*
Wale- The Problem
"Paint on my face, layin back rollin the J
Feelin like these rap niggas aint as real as they say
That's why I keep my friends limited, Keep them hoes interested
Resented by the game like I'm Pete Rose in this bitch
Ain't nothin stoppin us, tell u what the problem is
I'm on top of my game but these niggas won't acknowledge it
So a nigga hungry as a plastic hippopotamus
So stoppers better take it in the blood like a phlebotomist..."
Wale- The Eyes Of The Tiger
"Thinkin' wit my dick, My head in the clouds
Should of avoided my temptation instead of my vows
Now I may suffer my forever shit wit Elin
Let's put this shit to bed before this message gets the L-O..."
Here is "The Extra-Trip" a revamped and refined version of "The Trip" off of "More About Nothing." Just a little something to bump while reading.
Kanye has officially confirmed the 11 artists featuring on his upcoming single 'All of the Lights'. The featured artists are .. Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Elton John, Fergie, John Legend, The-Dream, Tony Williams, Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson, Ryan Leslie, and La Roux’s Elly Jackson. Talk about a REAL all star line up!!
Kanye described it as 'completely seamless and completely ghetto as f**k.'. The single released Nov.22, mark your calendars!!!
New music of the Lime Light Exclusive mixtape releasing tommorow. Rumours have been flyinng around about Pusha T & Pharrell secret project.. Sounds good so far.
Manager Steven Victor says this song is over 2 years old & planned to stay unreleased. Leaks now a days are getting out of hand. Regardless, Enjoy!
Kanye reveals at his 'Runaway' movie premiere, that there will be 5 cover art pieces for his upcoming album titled 'My Dark Twisted Fantasy'. Will you collect them all?
“Bing, the decision engine from Microsoft, is launching a multi-platform search experience and interactive game to help people decode JAY-Z’s life and lyrics. JAY-Z’s words will be taken a step further, allowing fans to use Bing and decide how to find the very locations that inspired them.
Every single page of JAY-Z’s book will be released to the public before the book is in stores, with pages physically placed in locations related to their specific content. The immersive journey will take players from the projects in the Brooklyn neighborhood where JAY-Z grew up and the London streets where he found inspiration, to the building of his empire in Manhattan and beyond. Fans physically in those locations and those playing online with Bing will be offered never-before-experienced insights into JAY-Z’s highly personal process. In addition to high profile media placements around the world, DECODED‘S three hundred pages will be appearing in places and on objects that have never before been used as advertising. From pools and pool tables to bronze plaques and high-fashion clothing racks; a variety of unexpected surfaces will become the canvas for JAY-Z’s art.
And it will be up to fans to decide how to find these pages using Bing. Online, fans will find a one of a kind search experience built on Bing technologies and will be able to walk the streets that JAY-Z walked and use Bing to search and decide how to decode his life and lyrics at every turn. The immersive online experience utilizes multiple facets of Bing, including Bing Maps and Bing Entertainment, to give fans full access to the stories behind JAY-Z’s songs . Over the course of a month, fans will come together as a community to compile DECODED online before it hits bookshelves.
Over 300 pages to decode, located via 600 unique traditional, non-traditional and digital advertising placements in 15 locations around the world and in Bing Maps, 200 prize winners, one grand prize winner and the unveiling of DECODED – all in the next 4 weeks.”..- Via Highsnobiety
Pharrell Williams has already made history for being one of the most successful and prolific producers to emerge during the last decade. As part of the beat-making duo The Neptunes, Pharrell and his partner Chad Hugo have helped A-List pop stars sell millions of albums and even earn Grammy Awards for the likes of Justin Timberlake, Nelly, and Usher.
While producers are typically faceless, behind-the-scenes types, Pharrell has managed to become a star in his own right.It is usually his voice behind the infectious choruses for his hits using his infectious flow to set trends when he name drops clothing brands and expensive trinkets in his verses.. He is a member of the alternative rock trio N.E.R.D., a teaming with Chad and childhood friend Shae Thornton, which has released two critically acclaimed, platinum albums. Plus, he has already had his own hit, His song "Frontin'," from the 2003 compilation The Neptunes Presents: The Clones!
From Production, to Rapping and even as far as clothing design /modelling, Pharrell Williams is one artist that will always be very well honored in the hip-hop culture !
**Favourite Verses By Pharrell!**
"Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot ” “See these ice cubes, see these Ice Creams/Eligible bachelor, million-dollar boat that whiter than what’s spilling down your throat/The Phantom, exterior like fish eggs/The interior like suicide-wrist red.”
"You can do it too"
"Life's a bitch but not too extreme Life's got a fat ass, Trust me I'ma fuck full steam I make the world cream and scream, while I'm gettin my cream I'm coming to america call me Prince Akeem, yessir"
G.O.O.D Musics' newest member CyHi Da Prynce releases his new mixtape titled 'Royal Flush'. With his veteran sound, witty wordplay & smooth flow some have already titled this mixtape as the Best Mixtape of 2010. Surprisingly no features from other artists, other than I'm So Appalled. Guess he had something to prove with this.
Listen Here!
Kanye's artwork really matches the title 'My Dark Twisted Fantasy'. He sure has come a long way from his masked bear album covers on Graduation & College Dropout. The US does not allow nudity on album covers anymore, and their definitely not making an exception because he's Kanye. Back to the drawing board.. Click photo for more of kanye's reaction
Some new Curren$y x Boo Sledge for you. Hopefully this makes the final cut for Pilot Talk 2.. The beat is layed down real smooth, and the lyrics are nothing but dope from Spitta.
Lames Catch Feelings, We Catch Flights. JET$ Fool!
There have been many complaints and many have been disappointed with the list created by BET regarding the Top 10 Rappers of the 21's Century. So in turn we at Four have decided to create a REAL list of Rappers that have changed the face of Hip Hop in the last 10 years. In exactly 1 Week we will be posting who we think are the Top 10 Rappers of the 21st Century.
Over the next week we will also give honourable mentions to 1 rapper per day who didn't make the list.
Comment & Post your opinion on who you think the Top 10 Rappers of the 21st Century are.
The game board itself is made out of a 23 Carat gold plate & the tokens/dice/cards are made out of 18 Carat gold plating. If your reading this it's worth more than your house, cars, hell everything you own put together, except if your on the Forbes 100 list.
The Madbury Club exhibits The Brooklyn Circus' 2010 Fall/Winter release lookbook. This release is comprised of classic designs (Cardigans, Varsity Jackets, Pull Over Sweaters) as well as their simplistic 'B' logo. Enjoy their simplistic yet sophisticated vibe on a vintage look.
This mix tape is absolute perfection! Coming straight out of Canada , 15 y.o Raz with the assistance of Dj Holiday and the Commissions drop this exquisite tape "Laced Up" and shake up everyones expectations! What els can we say ?, this is some DOPE shit !
Step Your CDG Game Up! Comme Des Garcon is one of the rarest brands to get your hands on due to it's limited sale in the western part of the world. With their patented signature heart logo, CDG is recognized through the many celebrities who wear their clothing. If your on a budget, then these pieces of clothing aren't for you.. With Tee's starting at $110, Polo Shirt's starting at $200 & Cardigans starting at $320, In the words of Kanye, This Shit Is Fxcking Ridiculous!
Yesterday, most Lupe fans gathered for protest around central park. & Should be going to Atlantic Records door soon. We all have to wait 'till March 8, 2011 for Lasers (which is now the expected release date). Damn! if I was in NY right now you'd have to hook me up with a sign and a picket... and possibly a Molotov. #WeWantLasers
Peep the tracklist, DEFINITELY The best Jay has to offer ALL in one box set.. and it's only Vol.1. This is a must buy. Throw Ya Diamonds in The Sky! Side note.. Change Clothes has to be on Vol.2. Disc: 1
1. Public Service Announcement (Interlude)
2. Run This Town (Feat. Rihanna & Kanye West)
3. ‘03 Bonnie & Clyde (Feat. Beyoncé)
4. Encore
5. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
6. Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
7. D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)
8. 99 Problems
9. Empire State Of Mind (Feat. Alicia Keys)
10. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
11. Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
12. Show Me What You Got
13. Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)…
14. Big Pimpin’
Disc: 2
1. Young Gifted and Black
2. Pump It Up (Freestyle)
3. My President Is Black (Remix)
4. Go Hard Remix (Jay-Z, Kanye West & T-Pain)
5. Most Kings (Feat. Green Lantern)
Lupe Fiasco.. Asher Roth.. Charles Hamilton.. The Cool Kids.. Blu.. Diggy.. B.o.B & Dosage. Talk about all star lineup! Lupe returns with a new verse to his already dope single I'm Beaming. Enjoy!
From appearing one of the 2010 Hip Hop Awards Cyphers' and completely ripping it, he now comes out with his new mixtape titled "I'm Better Than You". With appearances by B.O.B, Big Krit, Chester French and Bun B he drops an 18 track mixtape with his smooth flow along with his bars & wordplay that flies over your head on first listen. Definitely on his grind, working hard to make his name recognized. Tape is certified Dope!
Fonzworth Bentley x Vado x Reema Major x Nick Javas x Laws
Vado - Cam'Ron's apprentice definitely killed this Cypher. Bar for bar I don't think most mainstream & underground rappers can touch him.. Cam's done well. Fonzworth Bentley - The self proclaimed Gentleman is back with a smooth freestyle. Lyrics are mediocre, but his flow is beyond classy.
