Plies-"Letter to the Industry"

Plies-"Letter to the Industry"

"I keep my eyes on you niggas and fuck with you from a distance..."

Does Plies always speak what he's pointing to on the hat he's wearing in the picture above? Probably not. Is he the new Ja Rule? Hell yeah. Is he the big goon that he professes to be? That still remains to be seen.

I've heard plenty stories about Mr. Plenty Money and they all pretty much say that this guy is an college educated man who once considered being a nurse, fronting like he's a bad ass. From the times I've seen and met him, I can't really say much to dispute that.

But, I'll be damned if the dude don't have a few songs that I really like (guilty pleasures included) and this new joint is one of them. Ironically, listening to some of the lines in this song, you have to wonder if he's the pot calling the kettle black.

But at the end of the day, I dig the bottom line of the song which is...I only give a damn about my family, the rest of ya'll can kiss my ass. Over the last few months alot of folks have been coming out talking down on Plies for not showing up to video shoots, shows, studio sessions, etc...but like he said in the song, handle the business part and he'll be there.

Plus, the part where he talks about having security to protect him from "the b*tches"..."not you niggas" was funny as hell to me. Because believe me, buddy rolls with plenty of security. Hell I almost wanted to try him off GP once just to help them do their job.

Does this erase Plies' growing reputation as a "fake rapper?" No. But I'll be damned if he doesn't spit some real shit from time to time. "Fake rapper" and "real shit" probably don't sound right being said in the same sentence but like one of my big homies once told me...even a broken watch is right twice a day. [Read More/Comments]

S.L. Jones-"Speak & Spell"

S.L. Jones-"Speak & Spell"

Hopefully this is the first of many more Jonesy tracks to leak from his upcoming sophomore effort YSL. [Read More/Comments]

Tomorrow 11/6/09: A Night of Photos + Music

On Friday, 6 November 2009, NEDA ABGHARI will introduce her portrait series, a selection of Atlanta’s hottest DJs and producers photographed in their studios with their favorite childhood objects. Notable talents include Dres the Beatnik, Le Castle Vania, Rasta Root, Rob Wonder, Vicki Powell, and many more. Neda is seeking to personally, through an open forum with her community; successfully bridge the gap between the creative realms of the city of Atlanta through photography and its diversity.

The Atlanta Creatives Project (www.theatlantacreatives.org) is a photographic documentation of Atlanta's creative core. For years, Atlanta has been home to many inspired individuals who enrich our experiences and everyday lives within the city. The project will serve the purpose of placing faces with the many names. All facets of the city's creative underground will be explored by this is a never-ending visual history of our great city. The exhibition includes more than 30 portraits of Atlanta's elite music scene of producers, DJ's and more. These artists are those who have influenced Atlanta's music, both past and present. On display in the small gallery are portraits of Atlanta musicians: Adron, Black Lips, Butch Walker, Cartel, Deerhunter, Prefuse 73, The Selmanaires, and Snowden.

Meet your favorite DJ's and enjoy an evening of music, photography cocktails and hors
d’oeuvres that will be an experience that elevates and unifies Atlanta's arts and entertainment industry and community. The soundtrack will be provided by Cullen, Kai Alce, DJ Kemit, Kevin O, Injex and DJ Trauma.

This looks like its going to be the place to be Friday night for us non-clubbing-all-the-got-damn-time folks.

ART DEPARTMENT
Pavilion at Studioplex
SUITES 504- 506
659 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
FRIDAY, NOV 6 2009
7PM- 11:00PM [Read More/Comments]

Random Jam: Tweet-"Heaven" (2002)

Man. When I tell you I used to love this woman...still do actually. Tweet's debut album Southern Hummingbird was one of the most pleasant surprises I ever had. I was a regional college promotional marketing representative (fancy way of saying intern) for Elektra records when this album dropped. When they sent me some snippet CDs to give away, I knew the album was gonna be pretty good based off what I heard on those. But man, when the actual full length came out, daaaaaaaaamn, this shit was jamming. To this day I still think she got absolutely cheated at the Soul Train Lady of Soul awards when they gave Ashanti the Best New Female Artist Award that year. Ashanti couldn't hold a candle to Tweet. Tweet actually wrote and produced on her own stuff...and played guitar.

But yeah, I have alot of favorite songs on this album and "Heaven" is probably my absolute favorite. First time I heard the song, I just thought the sparse beat with the guitar in the back was straight fie. I loved the melody, but didn't really start paying attention to the words until the 5th or 6th time I listened. After I fully understood the feelings she was conveying on this song, I loved her even more as a songwriter. Fortunately the relationship I was in at the time was "Heaven" and I couldn't relate...but after growing in and out of some others since then, I absolutely relate to this song and I'm sure some of you feel me on that. This and "Always Will" are songs that still float around in my head to this day because of the experiences I've had.

But yeah, I used to really love this woman. Her chocolate skin, he smooth voice, her dark eyes, everything! I think the thing I loved the most was that while I thought she was very pretty, she wasn't "perfect." I read that she hated smiling because she didn't like how her teeth looked. I used to feel the same way about my grill, ahahha. Don't get me wrong I around here looking like Too $hort, but I know ain't Shermar Moore 'round this b*tch either. But yeah, I really related to the vulnerability and sometimes brutal honesty that Tweet conveyed in her music (and indirectly in her image). She let you know that she enjoyed being in love, but that loving yourself first was always the first priority...and that "loving yourself" was ok too, ahaha.

I've heard that Tweet actually lives in Atlanta now and has been working on stuff here and there. The only thing I've heard is that song she did with T.I. a couple years ago and a jamming ass song "Cruisin" I found on youtube last year. (UPDATE: just found this jamming ass song called "Its You" too)

But yeah, Tweet...please come back. I don't know if anyone misses her, but I know I do.

Bonus: "Smoking Cigarettes"|"Beautiful"|"Motel" [Read More/Comments]

Pill-"Hear Somebody Comin'"

Pill-"Hear Somebody Comin'" prod by Tha Bizness

Well damn. They all told me they was at the studio listening to tracks and whatnot a couple weeks ago but I didn't expect to hear anything from the meeting so soon. I should have known better Pill nor Tha Bizness don't eff around.

Pill is doing nothing but spitting on this song which is what I think will really impress folks on his The Refill: 4075 mixtape (which drops November 17th). While he's one of the best at writing songs about the struggle, dude can spit at the end of the day. [Read More/Comments]

Black Mamba AF1's

Christmas is coming and some of ya'll didn't holler on my birthday...so, act accordingly. Doesn't need to be gift wrapped either.

Spotted TSS [Read More/Comments]

Kat Goduco Presents: Mistaken Identity 2

This is the sequel to Kat Goduco's Mistaken Identity photography showcase. It is a 10 photo collection that features people who resemble celebrities. It is a FREE EVENT and there will be a FREE GIFT BAG to the First 50 attendees! There will be raffles all night for Adidas Shelltoes, Atlanta Professional Basketball and Hockey Tickets and other prizes! Raffles proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes.--3S2S1L

I missed it the last time they had it, but I heard it was pretty cool, plus Kat is cool...so yeah, cool. In case you can't read the flyer, its going to be at the Adidas store at Lenox Mall, tomorrow November 5th from 7pm to 9pm. They're supposed to be having some Adidas discounts too. [Read More/Comments]

R.I.P. @maurice_garland

No more twitter. If you trying to stay in contact email me at mauricegarland@gmail.com [Read More/Comments]

CIA Invests in Software Firm Monitoring Blogs, Twitter

Yep...peep the full story HERE [Read More/Comments]

Freddie Gibbs feat. Pill "Womb 2 The Tomb" video

Posting this out of good faith. Haven't even looked at it yet, but I already know its fie.

Directed by Matt Alonzo. Spotted at BLVDST [Read More/Comments]