THE NEW FACE OF FAILURE

When something goes terribly wrong for me or I have an epic fail moment, my brother usually says "Dang Cam, you doing badder than Fat Joe" (in reference to his late career).

Well, numbers from Fat Joe's latest album (he had another one?) has led me to believe that no one, I repeat, NO ONE is doing badder than Fat Joe. Mr. Joey Crack failed...epically to crack 9,000 sales and all but thanked 50 Cent for the 8,343 copies that he did sell.

THIS JUST IN: (cam, the album came out in October...you're late) <---well, shit...how am I supposed to clown somebody with such poor promotion? Can't blame me for not knowing as I'm sure that this is the first most of you will be hearing about this.

read more here:  http://www.realestniggas.com/hip-hop-news/album-sales-fat-joe-flops-sells-8343-copies-first-week/

~Dueces

The Rebirth-I'M BACK!!!

First off, i'd like to apologize to those who read my blog and relied on me for all the new ish...I didn't intend to take that long of a hiatus but oh well stuff happens.

I'm about to be back on my blog game hard though, I've also imported all of the posts from my old blog to my new one, www.el-relevente.blogspot.com

Stay posted becuase 2010 is going to be a big year and I want you all to be a part of the ride!

~Deuces

Drake Best I Ever Had Video

For the first few minutes all I could think of was...all of these girls have some HUGE breast lol. There is a twist in the video that is HILARIOUS...I was laughing so hard when I saw how the video ended. I give it 4 out of 5 Stars based on that twist alone, It could have been better...but then again, it's not even his album yet lol.

Fresh Tunes: Nickelus F & Portishead-R.A.R.E

Nickelus F releases his highly anticipated cd with Portishead "R.A.R.E" aka "Reliving A Real Experience"....GREAT music, download and enjoy it.




GET IT HERE~
http://www.onsmash.com/RARE/

Matunes.com Presents...Oj Da Juiceman, Shawty Lo, Gucci Mane, & Soulja Boi

shouts out to Matunes.com and VladTV.

BriBri from Matunes.com sits down to discuss REAL MUSIC and try to figure out what the hell XXL was thinking...let's watch shall we.

Muy Hilariouso!

my homie Dexter (shout out to Dex, producer of "The Drink") sent me these pics over aim...muy hilariouso

What happened to musicianship? Lets bring that shit back!

Ok so as I sit at my computer, fresh out of rehearsal in preperation for my tour in London...I ponder the state of the music industry and I just had to get some things out, let me know if you feeling me on this.

I always here people say "I'mma bring hip hop back"...my question is "Bring hip hop back to what? The 80's..the 90's?" NO how about we bring hip hop forward. Pardon me for quoting Maino just then but he had an excellent point. I'll take it further, why stop at hiphop. I'm a rapper, sure but I write/produce/perform rock, pop, jazz, & classical as well as hip hop.

What i'm getting at is what happened to the days when niggas were serious about there craft and wanted to be great at everything..not just rapping or singing. I'm talking about true musicians like Curtis Mayfield and Willie Hutch and Quincy Jones...these guys wrote every note, every lick, and could play just about every instrument you heard. I'm not saying bring the 70's back, but why does our generation feel that they've become great because they can beat everyone in their class in a freestyle battle.

If you have the TALENT to be a great freestyler..why not take it further, become a great writer and all around better musician. You'd be surprised at how much you can do if you put forth the effort to try.

I started off as a classical musician, I play the cello. I became great at that and then I became a great producer, then a songwriter, then a rapper, then a great designer...now I've gotten so bold as to start playing guitar and piano.

And i'mma leave on one note...one more mothafrickin note lol...let's bring back originality, it's like niggas are afraid to be different. People hate on 808's & Heartbreaks but i respect Ye for TRYING to be different...niggas may not feel my shit but I'mma stay left field if it kills me. And in speaking on originality, I'd like to point out a few people who I think are wildly original and that you all need to check out and give some credit to.

The Silverrust

B.O.B aka Bobby Ray

Cameron Cloman (ok shameless plug)

Stacy Epps

Polos & Shelltoes (coming soon..shameless plug #2)

Suburban District (I just recently discovered them, check them out)

Kid Cudi (not the dopest lyricist at all, and I dont like the skinny jeans but ask urself when was the last time you heard anything that sounded like this...exactly)

N.E.R.D (need I say more)