Everybody else caught wind of this yesterday, but I was out doing stuff. Plus, I’m not on really operating on true blogger status like many of my Hip-Hop news brethren. None the less, I managed to squeeze out a little bit of time while I was waiting for a call to post this image of Kanye fixin’ to get his head cut off in a very symmetrical way.

I don’t know who directed the video, but I’m both in awe at the surreal imagery and disappointed at its substandard (for anybody but Kanye) length. You no doubt saw the Flashing Lights video. That was also cut short; these videos are probably meant to be ‘video as art’-types of experiences. So be it, but I’m sure it would’ve been cool to have Ye walking around for the rest of the video with his head cut off. His critics might’ve applauded that portion, too.

I ain’t shoutin out nobody for this one; it’s on YouTube.

And I’m back.

Given it is a Sunday and with the passing of the BET Awards recently, I figured it’d be great to get on all these videos that supposedly “reveal dark secrets” of the “devil hip hop worshipers.” [trigger gag reflex]

Oh and yes by the way, I realize its July 4, I understand that it’s someone’s independence day…can’t say I care so much though.
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First & foremost,

Click on this cover to DOWNLOAD!

I saw a video from this joint the other day. I really like these dudes. Click the cover to download this joint FOR FREE. Yeah, you gotta choose a format, get an email, but come on…don’t let those be barriers. Download this, it’s dope. See the video first if you’re still frontin.

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[No pictures this time, kiddies.]

I’ve finally reached that point in every non-connoisseur’s life when they start getting seriously behind on that certain subject/product. There are so many new musical artists coming out nowadays, I haven’t been able to keep up with these cats for the life of me. It’s not even like I haven’t had the time to check out artists…but I think I’m reaching my quota for favorite artists to check for. (more…)

One of my favorite lyricists, eLZhi, just released a compilation of unreleased joints and re-mixes (or un-mixes) of joints on The Preface and elsewhere. You can download for free on his bandcamp page, or you can actually buy a physical copy for $5 here. From the site:

The Leftovers UnMixedtape is exactly what it sounds like: A compilation of one of the game’s most talented Emcee’s unreleased and featured works. Whether it’s a promo joint from a few months back (eLZhi and Black Milk – Deep), a feature from another artist’s project (Danny Brown – Contra feat. eLZhi), or just a rare gem from years past (eLZhi and DJ Dez – Living), these Leftovers would have passed for a fresh cooked meal if you didn’t know better. It’s raw, uncut, unmastered, fresh from the studio and ready for your ears. No DJs, just eLZhi and his comrades, your speakers and you. Without the Leftovers UnMixedtape, most of these songs would never have seen the light of day, so consider this a gift, and come get your grub on!