J The S: Handcuff Sex

There is no doubt that the Pornography industry definitely shares miscellaneous ties with the Hip Hop industry and because of these relations we've seen a lot of failed attempts. Yes, this is referring to the horrendous music by Pornstars such as the paper-clip-like-jewelery wearing Brian Pumper and the pink-haired-award-winning Pinky. (We in no way shape or form encourage you to listen to these two "artists")

Not all is lost because this relationship between the industries is responsible for some amazing work as well. Artists like Eminem, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ray-J, R.Kelly, Jay-Z and etc. have featured some of these women on their music videos. The relation that ultimately brings these two industries together is the well known fact of artist and their well known polygamous desires and objectification of women but we won't dwell on that topic because it's such a complex situation that deserve a number a discussion posts.



By the way that was Eminem's "Superman" which costarred Gina Lynn.

Fast forward a couple of years and on March 31st 2010 a video by an upcoming artist, J The S, makes it's debut on the net. The Massachusetts born artist earned the opportunities of opening shows for artists such as Kool G Rap, AZ, Fat Joe, Slaughterhouse, Brother Ali, Talib Kweli and Wu-Tang Clan ensured the young rapper respect from the hip-hop veterans. J The S's (which is short for Jake The Snake) music reflects the thoughts of someone who’s seen and experienced much during his life. He was exposed to the criminal underworld from a young age, first as a child in his household and later on his own as an adult. Though he can speak with authority about that lifestyle, his music embodies more than just a street mentality. His work as a teacher in Boston, in which he facilitated youth-oriented programs focusing on social issues and politics, reflects an intelligence and depth that defies his young age.

NahRight.com presents, in association with Restless Films & Same Plate, a music video by Court Dunn: J The S ft. Pornstar Jayla Starr "Handcuff Sex". This video is quite simple but that fact alone makes it entertaining. The song is mellow with some intriguing lyrics. Enjoy.

From Toronto, With Love Presents I'm A Player

This second mixtape came about quicker than expected.

During the incredible reign of the Egyptian Dynasties the world was introduced to some of the most exotic rulers to ever grace this planet. We are talking about custom made pyramids, gold jewelery, monumental statues, hieroglyphics, custom designed scepters and the polygamy. Oh the polygamy.

This mixtape features some funky instrumentals and smooth lyrics. DOWNLOAD HERE!

Tracklist:

1. Too $hort - I'm A Player
2. Tupac, Shock G & Money-B - I Get Around
3. Slum Village - Hoes
4. Scarface, Too $hort, Trick Daddy & Daz - I Luv
5. Notorious B.I.G - Big Poppa
6. Jay-Z & UGK - Big Pimpin'
7. UGK & Outkast - International Players Anthem
8. 8 Ball & MJG Featuring Shannon Jones - Straight Cadillac Pimpin'
9. Do or Die, JRP & Twista - Do U?
10. T.I & Jazze Pha - Let's Get Away
11. Snoop Dogg & Pharrell - Let's Get Blown
12. Devin The Dude - Boo Boo'n
13. Pac Div - Take Me High

Rita Sahatçiu Ora: The Breakthrough

Rita Sahatçiu Ora is a 20 year old singer born Prishtina, Kosovo but raised in London, England. She is currently signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. We mentioned the amount of talent on Roc Nation, well we retract the Sean Garrett claim (SHOTS FIRED? He should stick to song writing), and we're here to give you a glimpse of exactly what this label is working on.

At first this young singer only caught my attention because of her background. She's from Kosovo which has a lot of ties and history to my background, Albanian. On my previous posts I've included international music and have been contemplating on writing a post about my cultures music.

Who exactly is Rita? Press Play!



Craig David, Rita Ora & Tinchy Stryder - Where's Your Love

It's all about the music and she's working on her debut album. Rita is an individual. In today's pop music industry majority of artists have allowed the big marketing machine, the labels, to mold them into selfless artists. If it's not the record labels they're either emulating and pretending to be a previous icon like Madonna or Michael Jackson. Rita provides her own sound and it has a lot to do with the freedom that Roc Nation is providing it's artists with. Roc Nation’s newest signee, Rita Ora, has no fear with telling the world who she really is.

She's recorded songs with Craig David and has made cameo's in Drake's "Over" video as well Jay-Z's "Forever Young". I have great expectations from this young lady.

J.Cole: Untapping The Potential

J. Cole, is an American Hip Hop recording artists and producer, who was the first artist that was signed to Jay-Z's label Roc Nation, management, music publishing and entertainment company. Roc Nation has expanded it's roster and has become home to some incredible talents; Hugo, Willow Smith, Jay Electronica, Rita Ora, Bridget Kelly, Alexis Jordan, Blaze Bogatinov, Sean Garret, Nebo Uyanwah and K. Koke. The label also manages Rihanna, Wale, Melanie Fiona, No I.D, Solange Knowles and etc.

Back to the German born Fayetteville, North Carolina resider who has worked his way to becoming one of the best word-smiths in the Hip Hop community. J. Cole is often compared to Nas, despite being Jay-Z's Protege, and in fact the comparisons to the Queensbridge living legend are quite right. Cole presents a confident flow packed with witty figurative speech that leaves listeners nodding their heads, pausing and rewinding his music. He finds a way to analyze his feelings that is undeniably heartfelt and create an elemental bond with his listeners.

J. Cole is quite the prospect. He is symbolized as the one artist who will finally bring back intelligence and creativity to the Hip Hop mainstream world. He still has a long way to go. He needs to find his way into the radar of mainstream with out selling out and maintaining his unique identity. He had the perfect opportunity to and here's how he passed it up.

One of my favorite songs by J. Cole is titled "In The Morning" and recently he released a remix that features Drake. The theme of the song goes hand to hand with the vibe provided by the instrumental. This is one of those songs that when you listen to it, you imagine a video for it. You visualize yourself in this video.

The video released definitely wasn't what I expected. I was in fact greatly disappointed that two artists of their potential would release such a visually weak video. Drake has a resume of releasing uncreative videos except for "Find Your Love" (we're still waiting for the continuation). I didn't think that J. Cole was going to disappoint the same way.

Is music really as strong as it's visuals? Yes, there are times where the video completes the music. Look at Michael Jackson's "Remember The Time" and understand that visuals should be as important as the actual music. I know that mentioning Michael Jackson isn't a fair comparison but J. Cole truly has the potential to be someone with a great legacy. Let's hope that his other songs such as, "Light's Please" and "Higher" receive a better treatment.



J. Cole and Drake - In The Morning Remix

I still prefer the original version of the song over the remix.


J. Cole - In The Morning

DJ M-Rock: The Culture Lingers

Since cassettes now lay six feet beneath earth, turntables on the other hand are still spinning, still making clubs go crazy and still pushing music to a whole other level of creativity.

Introducing M-Rock, a Toronto DJ and a producer, with an outstanding resume. He's received cosigns from some of the best producers of our time such as Just Blaze, Alchemist, Pete Rock, Easy Mo Bee, Keith Shocklee, DJ Neil Armstrong (Jay-Z's DJ) and performing in front of the legendary DJ Premier. He's spun records for celebrity clients such as Shaquille O‘ Neal, Drake and fashion designer Marc Ecko.

Miami‘s Winter Music Conference has asked him to host his own panel on his invention ‘Digital Juggling’ which is a style of Jing that fuses turntablism and pianist-style keystrokes on the laptop. 1.83 million viewers heard his opening music on the Juno Awards (the Canadian Grammy’s). After hearing the revolutionary Michael Jackson had passed away, M-Rock immediately re-composed and remixed 8 MJ tracks in the same week, receiving play from DJs in cities like New York, London, Goa, Melbourne, Barcelona, Athens and multiple other locations.

"It took me 3 weeks, probably between 100 – 200 hours to get it right (I’m picky). I really went deep in to give music fans something articulate: scratches, digital juggles, lots of blends, studio edits and tricks. If you play it on an iPod or in iTunes, the tracks are all chapters and there’s a pic for every chapter representing the song. I’d like people to rate this among the best tapes ever, but you guys be the judge, diss it, love it, hate it, whatever, let me know what you think." - M-Rock




Tracklist

The Best of Kanye West Intro (M-Rock’s Intro) Start The Show – Common * Heard Em Say Feat. Adam Levine Get Em High feat Talib Kweli & Common Runaway Run This Town – Jay-Z ft. Rihanna & KW Jesus Walks Dark Fantasy The Whole City Behind Us So Appalled Good Life Through The Wire Southside (Snippet) Homecoming ft. Chris Martin Lucifer – Jay-Z * Izzo (H.O.V.A.) – Jay-Z * Guess Who’s Back – Scarface ft. Jay-Z * We Major Two Words ft. Mos Def & Freeway Down And Out – Cam’ron ft. KW * Wake Up (M-Rock’s interlude) Good Morning Get By – Talib Kweli * Brand New ft Rhymefest All Falls Down Last Call Drive Slow ft. Paul Wall Put on that rough isht (M-Rock’s interlude) The Corner – Common ft. KW Power No Money Down – Jerry Butler Dreams – The Game * Good Friday (Juggle by M-Rock) Encore – Jay-Z * Stronger

Can’t Tell Me Nothing Work It – Missy Elliott Make Her Say – Kid Cudi/ Kanye West & Common * Charlemagne Kid – Steely Dan Champion Number One – Pharrell Williams Feat. Kanye West Go – Common (samples Old Smokey by Linda Lewis) Touch The Sky Better Than Yours – Kanye West ft. Common Paranoid Us Placers – CRS (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West & Pharrell) Addiction (Terry Hunter & Kenny Dope Remix) Gold Digger (Diplo Mix) Gold Digger ft. Jamie Foxx Welcome to Heartbreak ft. Kid Cudi Flashing Lights ft. Dwele Hey Mama Selfish – Slum Village ft. KW * T.R.O.Y. – Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth Be – Common * The Food (from the Dave Chappelle Show) – Common ft. KW * Stay The Night – Mariah Carey * Let me prove my love to you – The Main Ingredient You Don’t Know My Name – Alicia Keys * Comfortable – Lil Wayne Ft. Babyface * Talk About Our Love – Brandy feat. Kanye West * KW Freestyle on Hot 97 (Nov 2010) Amazing ft Young Jeezy All Of The Lights ft. Rihanna Overnight Celebrity – Twista ft KW * Slow Jamz ft. Jamie Foxx & Twista Janet – I Want You Spaceship – KW Feat. GLC & Consequence Distant Lover – Marvin Gaye

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Watch The Throne: Analyzing H.A.M

Jay-Z (left) & Kanye West (right)

Historically, Kanye West and Jay-Z have created some great and powerful music together. We've witnessed the duo deliver classics over soul sampled instrumentals that mostly featured Jay releasing an arsenal full of figurative speech that made it nearly impossible not to favourite.

It really is no surprise that they would release a collaborative album together, after all Kanye has a song that is dedicated to Jay-Z and their story together.


Kanye West - Big Brother

Watch The Throne is the name of the collaborative release and the title fits appropriately due to the fact that they are two heavyweights in the mainstream world, no scratch that, even in the underground world, listeners love these two artists. The first single is titled "H.A.M" and it is produced by Lex Luger, the man who produced Rick Ross's "Blowin' Money Fast" and Waka Flocka Flames "Oh Let's Do It".

Based on this first single, it seems like the album will feature Kanye West being assaulted and owned verse for verse on every single song. Right? Or maybe it’s just because I’m a Jay fan and that is perhaps one of his best recent verses.

The instrumental becomes a nuisance after a while because besides the sample, it really offers nothing exciting or new. It features the same pattern as Waka’s song and Rick Ross's. I wish they would of gotten back to their old formula, and messed with some soulful samples because that’s really what mainstream needs and what fans really fell in love with. It feels like they are desperately trying to follow a trend but what they fail to realize is that they were and still are the trendsetters. People would like their song regardless of what the song was based on the simple fact that it’s Kanye and Jay.

None the less people will adore this song and it will make a lot of noise on the radio and the clubs. I guess it's like Jay said "N***** want my old s*** buy my old album."

Raje Shwari: Uncredited

Raje Shwari, Indian born, is an American contemporary R&B and Indian music singer and songwriter. She has appeared on several songs by hip hop musicians. She was signed to Beat Club Records by Timbaland but is no longer with the label because she didn't renew her contract due to their differences. Actually I'd be pretty mad if I did work for some major artists and never received the recognition I should of have.

Why am I doing a post on her? It's pretty simple, let me post the songs she's laid vocals on and you should understand why.


Slum Village & Miss Jade - Disco (She makes a cameo in the video plus she's singing)


Jay-Z & Kanye West - The Bounce (Yeah, it's her again)


Nas & Pharrell - Angel The Flyest (Yes Yes)


Petey Pablo & Raje Shwari - Country Style

Of course there are probably other songs which she had laid her vocals on. I must tell you this that her voice in the background gives the songs such of an authentic vibe. I find it really cool. Also, I didn't post "Indian Flute" because it's already on this blog.

Oh to answer why I posted her it's because Slum Village, Jay-Z, Kanye, Nas & Pharrell are some of my favourite artists.

Wishing On A Star

Rose Royce is an American soul and R&B band. The group is best known for several hit singles including "Car Wash," "I Wanna Get Next to You," "Wishing on A Star", "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" and "I'm Going Down".

Wishing on a star has been sampled, covered, remixed and anything musically you can think of done to it. It is essentially an amazing record. I'm going to post 3 versions, Rose Royce, Jay-Z and a new artist that I found on Vimeo by the name of Avatar.


Rose Royce - Wishing On A Star


Jay-Z - Wishing On A Star

Avatar Young Blaze & Isabella Du Graf - WISHING ON A DREAM on Vimeo.

Mick Boogie And Terry Urban: Viva La Hova Re- Mastered

- NYC-based Mick Boogie has quickly become one of the America's most in-demand DJ talents, expanding his DJ brand to include A-list events in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Barcelona, Chicago, Beijing, Toronto, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Dubai and of course, New York City where he has graced the turntables at Avenue, Gold Bar, 1Oak, Greenhouse and more.

All about pleasing the crowd, you’ll always hear a diversity of music at a Mick Boogie event… from 80s, rock & soul to disco, house & electro and of course, the hip-hop and mash-ups you’ve come to expect from Mick’s energetic performances. As more and more celebrities come calling for his services, Mick can be found spinning at parties for clients such as Will Smith, Nike, Red Bull, Lebron James, LVMH, Jay-Z, Serena Williams, The Grammy Foundation and more.

Additionally, his creative mixtapes with artists such as Adele, Kanye West, Coldplay, Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs are considered “classics” and are the talk of both the street and the “blogosphere.” -

Two years ago, Mick Boogie and Terry Urban set the music world on fire with an unprecedented mash-up of hip hop icon Jay-Z and English alternative rock group, Coldplay titled, Viva La Hova.  The project included production from the talented Mick Boogie, Terry Urban, 9th Wonder, Cookin’ Soul, The Kickdrums, nVMe, 6th Sense, Remot, Max Tannone, The Amps, Judah, CJ Luzi, Gooch, Garbs Infinite and Hasan Insane .

Viva La Hova went on to generate hundreds of thousands of downloads, and receive approval around the world.  Jay-Z himself contacted Mick to notify him that he enjoyed the project while Coldplay shared a link of the project on their official website.


Click the photo to download, Viva La Hova: Remastered

1) Intro (produced by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban) 2) One Ruler (produced by Max Tannone) 3) Public Speeding (produced by Cookin’ Soul) 4) Know My Place (produced by The Amps) 5) Never Changing (produced by nVMe) 6) Miss Trouble (produced by Judah) 7) Back At My Place (produced by Remot) 8) Lucifer And Friends (produced by CJ Luzi) 9) A Spy’s Prayer (produced by nVMe) 10) Science Is Ignorant (produced by Gooch)

11) The Reverse Fix (produced by Mick Boogie & nVMe) 12) Hola Blanco (produced by Garbs Infinite) 13) Take The Hill (produced by nVMe) 14) Lost Part 2 (remixed by Mick Boogie) 15) Cold Success (produced by 9th Wonder) 16) What If We Cry? (produced by Remot) 17) No Love Coming Home (produced by The Kickdrums) 18) Falling In Shadows (produced by 6th Sense) 19) Life of Clocks (produced by Terry Urban) 20) X-Y-Z (produced by Hasan Insane)

The Saviour: Jay Electronica

There is a lot of speculation to whether Jay Elec will sell his soul once he enters the mainstream world. They believe MTV will change him. I strongly disagree.

Let's say he did have a video on MTV. I can only see greatness coming from it.
You have an artist who is keen on who he is. He knows what he represents. Can you imagine Jay Electronica giving you a visual for his Renaissance music?

To me, Jay Elec is a reincarnation of Talib, Mos Def and Scarface.

Why Scarface? Because Jay gives me that vibe. That real vibe. That everything I say is for my listeners.


Jay is a product of real hip hop. Having somebody of his calibre have a video on MTV will be revolutionary. You'll have an artist who will not sell out. An MC who is independent and has a powerful voice in underground hip hop. Jay Elec may be the only hope of making underground the new commercial.

That will be a day I desperately await because I'm tired of seeing Plies and Soulja Boy make videos and make music about irrelevant topics. I need powerful music. Music that exploits the ups and downs of life. Music that is real. Music with a feel. That club stuff is all cool, but real music is eternal.

This is Jay Electronica, this 0:47 clip will convince you that he is the soul that might change how Hip Hop artists write their music. Exhibit A - Jay Electronica

Here's some of his recent music.

Khusara Khusara! We Be Big Pimpin !

If you live in North America there is absolutely no way that you would never be able to hear this melody.


Hossam Ramzy - Khusara Khusara

What makes listening to this all the better is that I can actually recite the Jay-Z lyrics while listening to it. Not take anything away from Timbaland, but I think it would of have sounded better if the actual song was done this instrumental, the whole thing. It would give it such a authentic feel. Nonetheless, this an incredibly dope composition.


And let's RI-I-I-I-I-IDE

Creative Control: Ski Beatz & Curren$y

This dynamic combo has made a huge impact on me. Best known for his work on the timeless classic, "Reasonable Doubt", Ski Beatz is a fan favourite when it comes to production in hip hop. Curren$y is a New Orleans veteran who is as of late receiving the attention he's always deserved. His lazy flow and eccentric rhyme plot and ostensibly thoughts have always been the pedigree of his appeal. Regardless of what subject he starts on, women and weed will eventually stroll its way into the verse. It’s part of the train-of-thought personality of his style. I don't personally support the lifestyle he promotes but I can't deny that musically his work is exceptional. This post will feature some of his recent videos which have all been directed by Creative Control.

Curren$y - Audio Dope 2 from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Curren$y ft. Fiend - Flying Iron from Creative Control on Vimeo.

MICHAEL KNIGHT from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Stalley & Curren$y: Address from Stalley330 on Vimeo.

NOTHIN BUT US from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Time of Origin: Jay-Z

The now 40 year old Shawn Carter is only a shadow of his former self. This post takes a look at the non-commercial cuts on previous albums that have solidified Jay-Z as one of the present day Kings of this culture to Hip Hop Heads.


This song serves a letter Hov has mentally written to hip hop and saying his goodbyes by reminiscing the path of his career. "Dear summer, I know you're going to miss me, for we've been together like Nike Airs and crisp tees."


Perhaps my favourite song by Hov. The lyrics speak for themselves. Verbally painting on a canvas of the glitter-gold mind state of fame seekers. Claiming that money and fame isn't what it seems. Definitely a overlooked classic.


A reflection concerning the craving for money, lust and power that infects the mind of ghetto tenants which leads to betrayal, bloodshed and death.


Two sentimental verses that craft and capture the emotions on Jay's previous love, plus a final verse deciphering the shame he's brought to his mother.


Name a artist who has recorded a autobiography as dope as this? It's okay, I'll wait.


Hustler's anthem. "Plead the fifth when it comes to the fam, I'm like a dog, I never speak, but I understand." "I never change, this is always me. From the womb to the tomb, from now until my doom."


Honestly, the production makes this song 10 times better.

I know, I'm missing a few but don't worry they'll make their way into this blog, I promise.

Jay, 50, and Weezy

David Augustine aka Dee-1 is a graduate from Louisiana State with a Bachelors in marketing, he began teaching middle school as a way of funding his passion for music. The strong bond he built with his students, even as his notoriety as a local artist began to grow, made him realize that being Dee-1 gave him a much larger platform to enlighten than being Mr. Augustine and so, his career choice was made.

Since then he has released three successful mixtapes, Still We Rise, I Am Who I Am and I Hope They Hear Me, and one independent album, David & Goliath, which was nominated for Hip Hop Album of the Year by Offbeat magazine. He's also performed alongside high status hip-hop artists, Lil Wayne, Drake, Lupe Fiasco, Trey Songz, Akon, Talib Kweli and many more. Show your support by checking out his YouTube and his Blog

What I like about this artist is that he's not trying to fit in and place himself in a sub-category under hip Hop. He's actually penning lyrics about his thoughts.

This song is essentially innovative, truthful and deep. I make those claims because upon reading the title of the song, I thought that it would most likely be a song with a screwed up hook and another artist taking a shot to fame. Upon listening to it, Dee-1 brilliantly rhymes questions and statements to these big artist about their choices and claims.