The Most anticipated album of the 21st Century? Maybe. For about eight years now fan’s of Dr. Dre and West Coast hip hop in general have been waiting patiently for the follow up to 2001. Well if you haven’t heard it yet here is Dre’s new protege Bishop Lamont and his single “Grow Up.” His debut album The Reformation is expected around October 08 (just 3 months). Bishop is next up! Seriously. I don’t cosign a lot of industry cats but I was convinced after hearing the mixtape he did with Black Milk, Caltroit. And his newest mixtape The Confessional, is a banger. He’s got incredible beat selection (he is Dre’s protege) and a dark sense of humor. Both of which rate really high in my book. Now without further ado….
This weekend was a real eye opening experience for me. As I’m sure it was for most of the people at PotLuckCon. Its only Saturday (one more day of the conference), yet I feel really compelled to share some of my thoughts, feelings, and pictures with those were and weren’t there.
For now, I’m just going to say this. A word of wisdom: If you care deeply about something and wish to be successful with it, you must do all you can to be as educated as you can.
That to me is what PotLuckCon was all about. Gaining knowledge. I can’t begin to tell you the amount of talent that was in some of those panels and workshops this weekend.
Special thanks to Craig Schumacker for putting on the conference.
Also thanks to Reid Wick for helping to put on the Urban Edge panel- which was amazing.
Thank God.
I’m really glad to see Bussa Bus has got into his groove over at Aftermath. For a little while, I was worried that I had lost my favorite rapper to mediocrity. Let me rephrase that. For about two years, I was worried that hip hop had lost its favorite rapper to mediocrity. Well rap fans, do not fear! Busta is hear! I’m Blessed Coming Summer 08.
Two hot new songs and most imporantly two incredible videos.
Here for your viewing pleasure….
Busta Rhymes - Don’t Touch Me (produced by Sean C & LV of the Hitmen)
Busta Rhymes f. Linkin Park - We Made It
Busta Rhymes and LP collab for the first single off Busta’s upcoming LP, “Blessed”
East Coast Mixtape God Papoose Versus Rockwell beats. One of the two Rockwell beats that will be released in May by Hiphopdx.com for their Remix Mixtape. It will be available online for free download and I will have limited edition CDs for the Low!!
You have no idea how many people do not return phone calls in a prompt manner(at major record labels, small labels, websites, etc. etc.) .
I’ve had personal experience with a certain nationally distributed label that would not return my phone calls for WEEKS after I had sat down with them in regards to working for them. So nearly a month after speaking with them and getting a verbal confirmation (and a handshake) that everything was in order… Nothin
Its really funny actually… I was supposed to help them get organized! But you cannot help people that do not want your help.
PS- I would link you to their website, but wait! They don’t have one. Keep in mind this is a label that is nationally distributed with BET artist(s). No names. Enough Ranting…
PPS- For more Ethical observations about the music industry please visit The Ethical Expression. Its well written with thought provoking “Fortune Cookies.” Good shit.
Thanks to Johnny over at MusictoMarketing.com (M2M for short) has written a really positive Preview of TRIFECTA presents Paasky & Sanchez: The SIKKIS.
Shout out to Coco and Freret! M2M previews Trifecta
Trifecta was the first hip hop group that I interviewed here at M2M. The Trifecta mix tape is finally here. I was able to listen to it thanks to my roommate AKA Rockwell, who left a copy sitting in the common room. To be honest, I had very high expectations because I know how hard Rockwell has been working on this project and I have to say that I was blown away on all levels: beats, lyrics, production, etc. With their second project already underway, I see nothing but big things happening for this trio.
The group recently had a guest appearance on Crescent City Radios’ The Hip Hop Hour. Trifecta played some tracks for listeners and talked about The Sikkis and their upcoming project which is expected to be released in August 2008. It is my understanding that The Sikkis will be released on both TuneCore and iTunes soon. I have been listening to The Sikkis for two days straight and there are some great tracks, my personal favorite is track 13 (don’t have the tracks names!). The one track title I do know, “NO To The Bay”, features Loyola rapper G-Eazy. For more information check out Trifecta MySpace and Rockwell Beats.
Here is a true MC on the rise. This song has been buzzing hard for months now with remixes and on mixtapes. But now we finally have a video!
Heres an excerpt from XXL mag (november 2007)
While many of his classmates were blowing off schoolwork, getting fitted for their caps and gowns, Bobby Ray Simmons (a.k.a. B.O.B.) was dealing with a whole different level of senioritis. Last fall, the Atlanta native secured a deal with the Atlantic-distributed Rebel Rock label—a full half-year before the teenage MC graduated from high school. With his self-titled debut due this fall, B.O.B. is well ahead of the learning curve.
A multitalented rapper/producer, B.O.B. spent his high-school years recording independently as part of a duo called Klinic. When his partner, Swagg, quit the group the summer before his senior year, B.O.B. recorded “Cloud 9,” a soulfully melodic celebration of inebriation, and arranged to debut the song at T.I.’s Club Crucial the week before classes started. The track so impressed local impresario Thomas “TJ” Chapman that he offered to manage the youngster and helped him garner a deal with producer Jim Jonsin (Jamie Foxx, Trick Daddy) and his Rebel Rock label. Now, B.O.B.’s first few months out of high school are being spent prepping not for college or a day job, but for his full-length debut. Talk about pomp and circumstance.
I’m leaving my current Domain Host and going to a new one (The one with cool commercials with sexy ladies in them). So for the time being rockwellbeats.com will not be up until the end of this week! Gah!
I know, it sucks. But I was lazy and waited for my old hosting service to expire before I transferred it.
But you cannot help people that do not want your help. 
