Yung Drew's Hip Hop Music

Wussup everybody, this is Yung Drew just writing to y’all to let ya know that the posting on this site will be significantly slowed or stopped, due to several issues – mainly due to the economy.  Unfortunately, I am in a position where I need to find other work in order to support myself and pay my student bills / loans…

I have thoroughly enjoyed promoting hip-hop on this site, but unfortunately – it doesn’t provide me with money to buy food or a means to support myself.  I also spend an incredibly large amount of time answering emails, writing new posts, uploading new tracks, etc.  Yes, I have always loved hip-hop, (and egotistically speaking) – I feel as though I love it more than YOU.

As far as the website goes:

I have also considered changing things up by publishing a couple of large posts per week with fairly lengthy artist interviews.  I also may start writing reviews for new albums.  I am considering keeping up with a Top 10 list of my favorite tracks each week, and am also considering doing a significant number of interviews with artists.  I am also likely going to be writing album reviews.

I do love publishing what is essentially info.crack (i.e. constant new posts / etc.) – but it takes a toll on me mentally, I spend a lot of time each day blogging, and I feel like the constant publishing of new tracks is unoriginal.  Not that this is terrible, but it doesn’t really provide the site with any unique flavor – esp. since people can download new promo songs anywhere nowadays (i.e. Torrents, FrostWire, LimeWire, and other various blogs).

Running this site has been a blessing, and I am grateful for everybody who has enjoyed stopping by!  I am not going to ever shut it down – as it will evolve into more of an in-depth artist interview blog / album review blog / personal blog.  If I find some dope tunes, sure I’ll throw em up.  However, I just wanted to make everyone aware that I will likely be chillin’ out with posting frequency.  No need to stop by here 10x per day… etc.

I am going to focus on writing more instead of posting links.  If you’d like to work on this blog or have me work for you – just hit me up on the email and we can further discuss.

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Here’s a pretty funny vid that I stumbled upon that Jabo0ody Dubs put together promoting some Billy Mays – who has nothin but faaantastic products. “A chain, a f*cking chain, you can put your hand under the brick, it works.” – haha

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Here are a collection of a few of my favorite Superbowl XLIII commercials that you should all check out if yah missed out… My top 3 favorite were the “Doritos: Crystal Ball,” the “Bud Lite: Meeting,” and the “Career Builder” commercial – which took me by complete surprise over 1/2 way through the game.  Congrats to both teams for all their efforts and an exciting, entertaining game!  Click “continue reading” for other commercials I liked.

PREVIOUSLY: Jennifer Hudson Singing the National Anthem

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Above (as well as after the JUMP) is PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’s inauguration speech – just in case you wanna re-watch it!  EPIC moment in history.  I’m really looking forward to the positive change that Barack Obama is capable of bringing to our country!

PREVIOUSLY: Jay-Z – My President Is Black (Remix)

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Here’s a dope video that the homey Dips put me up on.  It’s a complete collection of Kanye West’s samples (for his mega-hit tracks) that you need to check out.  The video was made by a Kanye West fan.  I hope Kanye posts it up at his blog (if he hasn’t already).  Some of the tracks are very easy to connect – while others require some neural activity to correlate.

PREVIOUSLY: Kanye West – Payback f. Sly Polaroid & Timmy G (Unreleased Heat)

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30. The Knux – Remind Me In 3 Days…

I didn’t hear about the hip-hop group The Knux until 2008, but I was glad someone reminded me to check out their album entitled “Remind Me In 3 Days…”.  I was instantly overtaken with a new sound, something that I hadn’t heard before.  Just because you make creative music, doesn’t necessarily mean that it is good music – a concept that many people fail to recognize in the music industry nowadays.

The duo called “The Knux” were able to make an album that featured creative sounds, creative concepts, and still make it a (more than) noteworthy piece of music to check out in 2008.  You really owe yourself to check up on their music if you haven’t already.  Standout tracks include: “Bang! Bang!,” “Cappuccino (Remix),” and “F!re (Put It In The Air).”  I highly recommend that you buy this album to add to your collection in 2008 – even if you are the slightest bit interested in their music.

PURCHASE: The Knux – Remind Me in 3 Days

29. EPMD – We Mean Business

Nine years since the duo (Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith) dropped “Out Of Business” they made a return to the world of hip-hop with the release of “We Mean Business.”  The album has the same old-school feel to it, though they opted to leave the infamous DJ Scratch out of the lineup.  Veteran guests like Raekwon, Redman, Mobb Deep, and KRS-One make the listener appreciate the quality music.

The album is really a must-listen for any fan of EPMD and definitely worth checking out if you appreciate good hip-hop music.  My favorite tracks from this album include: “Listen Up” – which is arguably the biggest “banger” on the album, featuring Teddy Riley.  I also especially enjoyed “Run It” featuring KRS-1.

Though DJ Scratch was missing from this project, due to various issues with the group – the album is still a very noteworthy piece of 2008.  It is filled with a grand total of thirteen tracks, but there was absolutely zero “filler” (i.e. interludes / skits) – which is common on most albums.  Old school fans and hip-hop heads alike should mos.def. check into this project.

PURCHASE: EPMD – We Mean Business

28. Murs – Murs For President

When I heard that MURS was going to be running for president I got excited. Murs has had a long history of making quality music.  On this project Murs rhymes the truth and makes what I refer to as genuine music.  This alubm “Murs For President” has something to offer for everybody – from the “feel good” anthem (laced by super-producer “will.i.am”) called “Lookin Fly.”

“It seems like nobody’s tryin man / there’s Kids dyin in Sudan and nobody cares / at least I’m tryin man” – says the artist Nick Carter.  The album brings up major issues that many people can relate to and other concerns of the worldly focused artist Murs.

Murs opted to sign with a major label in order to get more promotion and in order to get more people exposed to his music.  He didn’t care whether the deal made him lose profits, he had the goal to push his music on as many listeners as the promotion would allow.

This album makes for a quality listen from beginning to end.  Though some instrumentals failed to keep my interest, Murs’ wordplay and rhymes always made things interesting.  Standout tracks include: “Time Is Now” featuring Snoop Dogg, “Can It Be,” and “Lookin Fly.” I definitely cast my vote for Murs in 2008, I hope you all go out and pick up this project.  Murs was truly one of the artists that kept true hip-hop alive in 2008.

PURCHASE: Murs – Murs For President

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I thought that this was the funniest google-advertisement I HAVE EVER SEEN… This dude named “Chedda” apparently hustles $5,000 dollars a month from the government…. (One month he apparently even hustled a $12,000 dollar check)…haha

You’ve likely seen his ads around the net looking like someone just gave a baby velocipede some crack… I don’t know how many times I clicked on the ad just to see the infamous “Chedda” blog, which has likely scammed many peeps already… Hit the JUMP for a screen shot of his life after becoming financially free and check out the fake comments he left himself…  *SUPER*EFFING*HILARIOUS*  (Both Weezy and Dennis’ comments were definitely authentic) *nightcap* Click here to read more.. »

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Here’s a hilarious video that Diesel put together to help celebrate their 18th Birthday Party!  As soon as I saw this badboy, I thought it was absolutely hilarious.  It features clips of movies w/ edited graphics.  Y’all will definitely think it’s funny too!  Check up on it right myow, haha.

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