Details on Kanye West's "Good Ass Job" Emerge; Rap World Rejoices

Details have been slowly coming out about 'Ye's new album. Rumored collaborators floating around include RZA, Q-Tip and Pete Rock for production and Big Sean, Dwele, Drake and Clipse for some verses. So far Q-Tip and Dwele have confirmed they are in fact working on the project and Sean's been on record as contributing, I believe out in Hawaii, as well.

No real surprises on the cameos except for the possibilities of RZA and Pete Rock contributing. And really besides this lineup, all rap fans could really wish for is a Jay-Z appearance, and personally I'd like a Consequence and Mos Def to pop back up in the tracklist somewhere. A verse by Lupe would be dope too. The mixtape Lupe though.

Good Ass Job appears to be lining up to be a classic hip-hop album. I've told anyone that would listen for the past year and a half that 808s is the best thing to happen to hip-hop music, and I think the product that will be GAJ will show that. But that is for another blog post another day.

Jay-Z v. Kanye West - The Showdowns

I know this is the second Kanye-cameo related post in a very short time period, but this is a nice look back at all the songs Jay and 'Ye have been featured on together and who wins each round.

Sibling Rivalry: Jay-Z and Kanye West [TSS]

*New* Mixtape - Kanye West: LVs & Autotune v. 2

So, this is exactly what I've been waiting for and quietly assembling in an iTunes playlist. Pretty much an assembly of all of 'Ye's wonderful cameos as of late and a couple extras goodies thrown in. Big ups to 2DB for finding this, P&P with the link.

Enjoy,
Benn

01 Diamonds
02 Poke Her Face f. KiD CuDi, Common & Lady Gaga
03 We Fight, We Love (rmx) f. Q-Tip & Consequence
04 Maybach Music 2 f. Rick Ross, T-Pain & Lil Wayne
05 Flight School f. GLC & T-Pain
06 Amazing (rmx) f. The-Dream, Young Jeezy & Christina Millian
07 I’ma Be Aight f. Lil Wayne & Joe Young
08 Doing Girls Wrong
09 Knock You Down f. Keri Hilson & Ne-Yo
10 Walking On The Moon f. The-Dream
11 Go Hard (rmx) f. Jay-Z & Lil Wayne
12 I’m the Shit (rmx)
13 Oprah Story
14 Kinda Like a Big Deal f. Clipse
15 Ego (rmx) f. Beyonce

Listen/Download LVs & Autotune v.2

Video - No ID Says Blueprint 3 Will Be a "Full-Fledged Classic"

Legendary Chicago producer NOID talks about being the Mel-Man to Kanye's Dre and explains why Blueprint 3 will be a, "Full Fledged Classic". "It's like 808s and Heartbreaks but more Hip-Hop", in this latest episode of 60 seconds.

NOID has worked with basically every major rap star in the game and was the production force behind Commons certified Hip-Hop Classic, Resurrection. He also co-produced 808s and Heartbreaks and Jay Zs Blueprint 3 with Kanye West. He is currently working on projects for Killer Mike and Mikkey Halste.

Video - Vintage Kanye West & Jay-Z in the Studio

Kanye West In The Studio! from Rob Yung on Vimeo.

Listen to Jay sound off on 'Ye at the 5:25 mark. Stole from FSD:

Today, OG Neckbone (no seriously, that's his name), sent me some throwback footage of a young Kanye West working in the studio as well as spitting a few bars. I'm guessing this is 6-7 years old, but it could even be older than that. It even features some footage at Baseline Studios in NYC with Jay-Z and company, not to mention a quick shot of GLC and Kanye walking through the mall (in front of the Lark) while GLC enjoys an Icee.

This is a must watch. The boy has come a long way! I doubt he could even go in a mall these days.

And what is the track he's playing for Jigga and Young Guru? I'm sure someone has it in their vaults. Please donate to the FSD fund.

Jay-Z Feat. Diddy "Maybe" [Prod. by Sean C & LV] [Tagged to Hell]

"i said go, she said stay, i said no, she said jay..."

Hov's been gettin' in on some soulful tracks. This is a NMC rip and a demo.

Listen/Download "Maybe"

Video - The Grammy's: Jay-Z, Coldplay, M.I.A., Kanye West, Estelle, T.I., Lil Wayne & Justin Timberlake

If they're out, might as well post them.







All from OnSmash

Lil Wayne and Robin Thicke Perform "Tie My Hands" at the Grammys

As much as I pick at Wayne, I have to say his performance tonight of "Tie My Hands" was a solid act, integrating New Orleans staples and legends like the Brass Band. I'm sure, slash know, it was the Grammy people's decision to do all that, but it was a good moment. I'm glad Wayne actually put a good image of hip-hop into other people who are not informed about the genre's mind. Both him and Jay's "Lost" Remix were solid.

Side: Why is will.i.am still campaigning for Barack?

M.I.A. "Paper Planes" into "Swagger Like Us" with Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and T.I. at the Grammys

A very pregnant M.I.A. just busted some shit with all those cats. She was supposed to be in labor today. Side note: Weezy went and pissed me off, T.I. too, for going gangster casual in their tuxes. Jay and Kanye kept it looking presidential and extra clean.

Jay-Z Performs "Lost" Remix with Chris Martin at the Grammys

I don't have any video, or anything, of this yet, seeing as how it just happened, but I enjoyed the performance and hope to have something for it tomorrow. Worth watching the Grammys for

Young Jeezy Feat. Jay-Z "My President is Black" [Remix][Remix]

"bill o'reilly eat a dick, nice try you're really being a racist asshole in a nice tie"

Jeezy just remixed his own remix. This time it's pointed at Bill O'Reilly, if you couldn't tell by the quote. Still bummed Jeezy isn't going on the show, but this will do. Wonder if Bill's going to comment on this one. If you haven't watched what this is all about, do it. I like how he calls Jay's verse a "rant."

Listen/Download "My President is Black" [Remix][Remix]

From OnSmash

Jay-Z "When the Money Goes" [CDQ]

"it was all good just a week ago, now wearin' the same clothes from a week ago"

Sorry for not getting this up yesterday; I was out of commission.

Listen/Download "When the Money Goes"

TapemastersInc with this version

Jay-Z "Money Goes" [Radio Rip]

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Shiat, no time for quotes, I got class. How could I not post this though.

Listen/Download "Money Goes"

NMC with linkage

Jay-Z "My President is Black [Remix]" Feat. Young Jeezy and Nas & "My President is Black [DC Mix]" with Lyrics

"my president it black,in fact he's half-white..."

This took an entire day to hit the nets. I'm surprised at the delay. Still, I must've watched this video 20 times yesterday, so this is a blessing. The DC mix is only an intro and Jay's verse. Nation was correct in saying people were losing sleep over this song; I was.

Listen/Download "My President is Black [Remix]"

Listen/Download "My President is Black [DC Mix]"

My President is black
My Maybach too
And I’ll be goddamned if my diamonds ain’t blue
My money’s dark green
And my Porsche is light grey
And I’m headed for DC, anybody feel me?

My president is black - in fact he’s half white
So even in a racist mind, he’s half right
Even if you’ve got a racist mind, it’s all right
My President is black, but his house is all white
Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther could walk
Martin Luther walked so Barack Obama could run
Barack Obama ran so all our children could fly
So I’m a spread my wings, you could meet me in the sky
Already got my own clothes, already got my own shoes
I was hot before Barack, imagine what I’m gonna do
Hello miss America, hey pretty lady
Red white and blue flag, wave for me baby
Never thought id say this shit, baby I’m good
You can keep your puss, I don’t want no more bush
No more war, no more Iraq
No more white lies - My President is black

Props to NahRight and TheRapUp

Video - Jay-Z & Young Jeezy "My President is Black" Remix, Live

Jay-Z My President is black Remix LIVE 1-18-09 from benjamin Johnson on Vimeo.

Swiped from PleaseDontStare

Mixtape - DJ Mike Nice: Brooklyn Bullshit

Some good look outs on here. Just check out the tracklist.

01. Notorious B.I.G - Intro
02. Shakespeare - KingsCounty (Brooklyn Bullshit Anthem)
03. biggie spittin at 12
04. biggie - music video box freestyle
05. biggie - soul power197 rhymes
06. Fulton St. battle at 17
07. big daddy kane & jayz - bday party freestyle 9-10-91
08. biggie - guranteed raw
09. big daddy kane/kool g rap - raw (demo)
10. jay-z/sauce money - rippin it up
11. big daddy kane - aint no half steppin (demo)
12. biggie - blind alley freestyle (demo)
13. biggie-i love you (teenage recording)
14. biggie - dont love no hoe
15. jay-z/sauce money - nothing but love (demo)
16. biggie - biggie got the hype shit (demo)
17. big daddy kane - raw attitude (unreleased)
18. jay-z - high powered (at age 17)
19. jay-z/sauce money - broken english & drug selling (demo)
20. notorious big - party and bullshit (extended version)
21. biggie - 16 bars at the lyrical lounge in 1993
22. jay-z - whats in a name (demo)
23. big daddy kane - sing my song (unreleased)
24. jay-z - pass the roc
25. big daddy kane - set it off (unreleased remix)
26. big daddy kane - for your own concern (demo)
27. biggie - childhood rhymes
28. jay-z - greatest mc (demo)
29. biggie/sadat x - come on (1st take demo version)
30. biggie - niggaz bleed
31. notorious big - big millionaire (unreleased verse)

Download Brooklyn Bullshit

From OnSmash

Jay-Z "Pass the Roc" (Demo) & DJ Mike Nice Brooklyn Bullshit Mixtape Tracklist

"i shoot from long range from dan majerle"

First Biggie, now Jay; some new unreleased shit from Hova. Pretty solid, plus a Grand Ma Ma drop. Bringing the glory days of the CHARLOTTE Hornets.

This is going to be featured on DJ Mike Nice's Brooklyn Bullshit which is chock full of unreleased, rare and demos from Jay, the Notorious, Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap. Nice. Peep the tracklist.

Listen/Download "Pass the Roc"

OnSmash playas

Jay-Z "Jockin' Jay-Z (Dope Boy Fresh)" Travis Barker Remix

"why you still talking money shit? cause i like money, bitch"

Recorded before the accident. This makes Hov more of a fucking rock star than that Coldplay tape.

Listen/Download "Jockin' Jay-Z (Dope Boy Fresh)" Remix

From NMC

Jay-Z Feat. MC Lyte - BK Anthem

Yet, another fly joint from Hov promised to be on the Notorious soundtrack. Right now it's loaded with drops, but when a clean cut hits you'll have it as well. Give me "Brooklyn Go Hard" and the B.I.G. demos that have been rumored for the soundtrack and I'd be happy. We'll see how the movie pans out; and the demos for that matter.

Jay seems to have been motivated by this project. If you don't think this sounds like the hungry '96 crack flow Jigga then either me, or you is missing something? The claps, guitar and Lyte on the track also set this off for a solid throwback mentality. I've replayed it 4 times since starting this post. What's everyone's feelings? Do you think the "grew up on lexington ave. my socks real high/moved to marcy projects round the time i was five" was a response/clarification to that joker jaz?

Listen/Download "BK Anthem"

Sharebee swiped from NahRight, WhiteMenCanBlog with the leak.