PHENOMENAL Singles to get GIDDY About
Camp Lo - "Gorilla Pimp"
"Luchini" is bound to be "pouring from the sky" once this joint hits the airwaves. African style drums with an almost reggae feel to it make this a unique addition to the rap game.
Nate Dogg feat. Jermaine Dupri -"Your Woman" *Phenom's Phave *
Ring the alarm... "[A hit] has just been sighted!" No one does hooks like Nate Dogg. But with a killer track like this, maybe Nate has found a niche for laying down his own hits. JD-produced and Nate-laced, this song is definitely Phenomenal.
Brandy feat. Ray-J -"Die Without You"
.M. Dawn remake - need I say more? Okay I will... The producers did a f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s job on this joint for one, successfully remaking a classic ballad, and two, making Ray-J sound pretty good. Everyone should immediately pick this up and throw it into the "[Enter your name here] is feeling sad" folder.Pretty Willie -"Roll Wit Me"
Nelly Part 2. He's from St. Louis, he flows like Nelly, his debut single has the same title as a Nelly hit, and he's bound for commercial stardom... just like Nelly. I'm not going to lie to you: this joint is catchy, so definitely cop it if you got a minute.Pharoahe Monche feat. Styles (from The Lox) - "My Life" *Giddy's Gem*
Urban Vibez is keepin' it gully on this one, as Pharoahe and Styles guide us through the trials and tribulations of their lives. No, not ODB's life. If you like tracks like Camron's "Oh Boy," then you'll most likely get hooked on this mid-to-slow tempo rap, too.
Giddy's Get List
Jay-Z - Blueprint 2 (Roc-A-Fella)
Who knows when, or if, the much-ballyhooed Blueprint 2 will reach record stores? But if what I've heard is any indication of what's to come, we might have another "classic" on our hands. On "South Philly Brothas," which is currently getting play on the radio, Jigga makes reference to his Marcy roots while letting his Philly cohorts on Roc-A-Fella rep their turf as well. On "Calling My Name," Jay-Z talks to the streets and tells the listeners how the drug game continually is calling his name. In "Early This Morning," Jigga chronicles a morning in the life of his hustling days. I'm left wondering why this track was left off of The Blueprint. Not only does this song highlight Jay-Z's story telling ability, it offers much more than tracks such as "Hola Hovito" and "Girls, Girls, Girls."Joe Buddens (Def Jam)
The self-proclaimed mixtape king, now signed to Def Jam, has generated much buzz, so much so that on his song "Breathe," Buddens says he has a bigger fan base that established artists. His gritty voice and witty one-liners keep you listening. With backing from label-mate DJ Clue, we can be sure to expect lots from Buddens.Bathgate - Dear Rich America: My Story To You
At 21 years old, this Harlemite is definitely making a name for himself. Having written for the likes of Puffy and other acts on the Bad Boy label, no one can deny this man's talent. While his hit single "F*ck That" (or "Bump That") had the clubs banging, don't expect the same sarcastic, light-hearted Bathgate on this album. On "Same as You," Bathgate raps about conversations he had with a friend of his when he was younger. It details the decisions leading to his friend ending up in jail and Bathgate in the recording studio. As the title of the album states, he's telling his story, and we can't wait to hear it.Camp Lo
Y'all remember that song, "Luchini" - that song with the sick 70's beat and smooth lyrics from MC's Geechie Suede and Sonny Cheeba? Damn shame if you don't, because these cats are back. On two new tracks entitled "Glow" and "Gorilla Pimp," the duo returns with their 70's influenced beats and references. On "Glow," the two discuss how they get that glow, that limelight, that money. "Gorilla Pimp," with its hypnotic African drums and percussion in the background, details how to "treat" a woman. Keep a look out for the release of this much-anticipated album.
