Top 10 FreeEP/Mixtapes of 2009

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Mixtapes are is what actually making music go around right now and making sure that you are still hot on the scene. If the blogosphere does not here from you in about 3 months they will think you be pulling an Detox. Ask Charles Hamilton and Blu. Their fans always are looking around for them. Click on to see if your favorite mixtapes of 2009 made it.

Top 10 Teddy Pendergrass Songs

Gogoluver

After I heard the news of Teddy Pendergrass's passing I could do nothing other than listen to Teddy Pendergrass, as well as, multiple Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes songs for the rest of the night. Therefore I thought I would put together a list of some of his hits so you can reminisce with me also. Also if you are not too familiar with his music. I thought I would do the simple process of putting you on. Click on to see the full list.

That Next Dude: E. Dan

Gogoluver

Wiz Khalifa's Deal or No Deal was released on November 24th and reached the top of the iTunes store hip hop chart. It also landed in the top ten in iTunes in the overall charts for its opening week. The way he could do this without being on 106 and Park weekly and having his own reality show baffles me as much it did you as you read it. Don't lie to me. It baffled you. But the reason why he is in his position is called grind, commitment, dedication, devotion. There was also a few people that helped him along the way and I had the pleasure to speak to one of them and formulate an interview. Click read more to read an exclusive interview from E. Dan as we talked about producing, Wiz Khalifa, home improvement and the Steelers. Yeah, we touched all bases.

That Next Dude: Wordsmith

Josh aka Choc

I recently had an interview with Wordsmith, who has a project coming out with Chubb Rock. Topics covered range from his upcoming project with Chubb Rock, to his musical influences, to D.O.A. Be on the lookout for his album dropping July 14th with Chubb Rock called Bridging the Gap (click for more)

That Next Dude: Donny Goines

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With a new mixtape and a growing buzz, I had the pleasure to ask Donny Goines a couple questions. His name and music has been blowing up on almost every blog and every hip-hop site and our lucky readers get a great interview with Mr. Goines. Without further to do, let's get into it... (Click Headline To Read)

50 Cent Before I Self Destruct [REVIEW]

Posted by gogoluver On 12:20 PM


Release Date: November 9, 2009

1. The Invitation
2. Then Days Went By
3. Death To My Enemies
4. So Disrespectful
5. Psycho
6. Hold Me Down
7. Crime Wave
8. Stretch
9. Strong Enough
10. Get It Hot
11. Gangsta’s Delight
12. I Got Swag
13. Baby By Me (feat. Ne-Yo)
14. Do You Think About Me
15. Ok, You’re Right
16. Could’ve Been You (feat. R. Kelly)
17. Flight 187 (Bonus Track)
18. Baby By Me (Bonus Track)
19. Man’s World (Bonus Track)

The football season has started off as usual exciting. The Jets got off to a hot start but have shown lately that they have a rookie coach and quarterback. But the biggest surprise of the NFL season so far is the Cincinnati Bengals. Cedric Benson is on the pace to be the NFL's MVP and Carson Palmer has not missed a step. Oh yeah and they also have that wide receiver named Chad Ochocinco. You ever heard of him? Yeah, I thought so. He is loud, arrogant, egotistical, and talented. These are the same characteristics that 50 Cent has. They both worked hard for the position they are in. But now they have gotten in that position they can do nothing more than scream it to the top of their lungs. But the real question is did 50 Cent's arrogance get to him and did he not produce a quality album? Click read more to find out.

Production: 8 50 Cent says he was going back to his street roots for this album and he put the right producers around him to make a good album production wise. I have been listening to music for quite some time now and never heard a guitar riff in a hip hop song like the one on "Death to Enemies." It definitely worked in 50 Cent's favor and made a great song. I can not the same thing about the production done on "Get It Hot." That is one of those tracks where 50 Cent's ego got the best of him. 50 Cent has made many club tracks that are seen as classics such as "In the Club, P.I.M.P, Disco Inferno and I Get Money." But this does not fit under this classic club track material. This will be swept under the rug.

Lyrics: 8
If you don't know by now, 50 Cent is far from the most lyrical rapper to grace a mic. But the theme of his material comes out so clearly and never has a problem with staying on topic. On this album he shows what he is good at yet again on "So Disrespectful." It might not be the most intellectual topic but it shows that 50 Cent has not changed. It was extremely entertaining as usual. But then when you listen to "Get It Hot" yet again you feel that you are just suppose to do the Chicken Noodle Soup dance and we all know we want that to be laid to rest forever.

Concept: 8
I understood where he is going with this album. He went back to the hip hop roots with creating his own rendition of Rapper's Delight. Then he also went back to his personal roots with his more gritty material lyrics. Then finally he touched all bases by making the music that made him most successful by making a few tracks that would reach out to the masses.

Dope Tracks

Do You Think About Me- This is a smooth track. One of those that needs to be featured on the radio.

Psycho featuring Eminem- There is an equal balance on this track. Eminem did not outshine on a guest appearance for once and 50 Cent held his own.

Not So Dope Tracks

Get It Hot- 50 Cent take your own advice and grap your strap and bang yourself for creating this track and wasting your sound engineers time. Thank you.

I Got Swag- 50, come on now. You young. You hip. You should know that the word "swag" is dead. Once sportscasters start to use it to describe confidence in a sports player. It is basically over right then and there.

Verdict: 8

I have to be honest this album had to grow on me a little and was not hot on the first listen but after a couple listen it was extremely solid. I can't really complain.
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