Jay Electronica - Exhibit A

Nike Christmas Raps

Blitzen vs Santa



Santa's Reply


Dunking on Reindeer


Apparently Black Santa can Ball and Rap..... and I am not mad at that lol. Nike once again makes a classic commercial.

Blueprint 3 Ad

I like this Ad more than I like the CD

kid Cudi - Emo Rap

50 Cent interview on CNBC

Move over McDonalds

KFC got next

KFC Teams Up With Music Icons MC Lyte and David Banner in Search of the Next Hot 'Hitmaker'

Popular KFC Hitmaker Song Contest Returns to Recognize Everyday Pride in Community

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary lyricist MC Lyte and chart topper David Banner will add sizzle to KFC's search for the next hot musician in this year's "Hitmaker" song contest, now in its third year. All aspiring musicians are invited to submit their hottest beats to win national exposure and great prizes as part of KFC's Pride 360 program. The grand prize winner will receive a "Hitmaker" recording studio and a chance to be one of 12 artists featured on the Pride 360 CD.

Last year's contest drew 300 percent more entries than it did in the first year. This year, to demonstrate its commitment to uncovering the freshest musical talent and spice things up a bit, KFC enlisted Lyte and Banner. The two artists will help contestants and winners raise their game, said Jermaine Higgins, KFC's manager of multicultural marketing.

"MC Lyte and David Banner are two of the most respected artists in urban music, and they also stand out for their commitment to the community," Higgins said. "I'm very happy that they've added their muscle to KFC's search for up-and-coming music stars."

Musicians' songs will be heard on the Hitmaker Web site, www.KFChitmaker.com, and they will be available for download as mobile phone ring tones. KFC will donate all profits from ringtone downloads to the 'Heal the Hood Foundation', a national non-profit organization founded by Banner to support the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

"One thing I love to do is help young musicians find their way to shine in the music business," said Banner. "That's why I'm proud to be a part of the KFC 'Hitmaker' contest."

Judged by fellow "Hitmakers and Chart Toppers"

Now through July 31, musicians coast-to-coast can enter an original song about having pride in their community. The winning songs, judged by Lyte and Banner, must express the signature themes of KFC's Pride 360 initiatives as expressed in the Pride 360 key words Individual, Family, Community and Heritage. Artists can upload their audio submissions (and artist/musician photos) at www.KFChitmaker.com or mail them by July 31 to: KFC at 1900 Colonel Sanders Lane, Louisville, KY, 40213, Attn: KFC Hitmaker. All visitors to KFC.com can vote for their favorite versions of the Pride 360 songs from August 4-18.

"There are so many talented individuals out there, and this is a great way to find them," said philanthropist and Grammy nominee MC Lyte. "I look forward to showcasing artists who can use their skill on the microphone to talk about things that are really important--family and community."

The grand prize winner and the other winners will be selected on August 31. For more information and official rules, please visit http://www.kfchitmaker.com/content/view/2/3/.

Link Be warned it has adware

Anyhow I just get an ironic kick out of the way the fast food continues to try to win the urban market by using rappers. A few decades ago Rap wasn't even given respect by the grammys and rappers boycotted the grammys as a sign of unity in their rebellion to power. Now unhealthy food companies pay rappers to lead their fans to their next heart attack. So which is worse being ignored by Marketers and Ad agencies or having companies doing everything possible to win your demographic over when all they do is sell greasy foods and other Unhealthy things?

Charles Hamilton - Brooklyn Girls Remix

I guess Girls from Brooklyn don't love Charles Hamilton

Paid Search 101 rap

There should be a rule that you have to love anything that explains ROI and PPC in an amusing way.

via - Coolhunting

City Of God Son

If you grew up on 90's hip hop like me you got to love this thing its like a old school CD but new great shit.

Things I will Miss from 2008 - The Wire

Skillz the rapper is pretty well known for writing songs the review and critque an entire years worth of events. This year though it seem's he added a dedication to a show that will be sorely missed. So for the few people who never saw the show check the clip out above and gain enough knowledge to fake your way through any discussion of The Wire.

Black Sheep - The Choice is Yours '08 (Obama Mix)

No matter how people feel you have to admit that Obama has inspired the country (if not the world) in an amazing way. Here is yet another example of this election affecting popular culture.

Kanye West - Good Morning

I remember listening to this song the day I graduated from college. I then went on that stage, waved at the crowd and received my empty degree case (my actual degree came in the mail 6 weeks later). Sweet, Sweet memories.

Common - Universal Mind Control

Kanye West - Love Lockdown

Reasonable Doubt Documentary

Flashing Lights 3

Kanye west Flashing Lights 3

Another Banned Boondocks Episode

I know this is old but I love this show.



Freeway - When They Remember

New Music

Saigon - Better Believe It

Busta Rhymes - Dont Touch Me (Remix) Ft Nas, Lil Wayne, Big Daddy Kane, Spliff Star, The Game and Reek Da Villain

Raekwon - Necro Ft Ghostface (Ghostface demonstrates how to properly treat a Doger)

Kidz In The Hall Driving down the block Ft El-P

N.E.R.D.: Everybody Nose (RMX) featuring Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and Pusha T

Long weekend reading

Here's some links from stuff I seen around the web that can keep you occupied as you try to avoid the family and relax during your long holiday.

1) After tons of money and man hours were wasted on what could only be described as a pettiness on the part of federal government officials . The Rulers Back (and this time he is here to stay).

2) Anyhow they should focus their efforts on R Kelly and what has been described by some as his Little Man Defense (and no this is not a reference to the midget actor used in R. Kelly's trapped in closet music videos). Really though if your going to scour through Wayans brother movie for possible alibi's (for why you couldn't have done what you filmed yourself on camera doing). Go with the classic soap opera excuse. Blame it on his dead brother.

3) Just saw a commercial for Astroland and I could have sworn they had closed down last summer. However if your in Brooklyn this weekend take the kids there and teach them the fear of death or mutilation that only Astroland rides can instill in them.

* Bonus: think of all the money your saving on gas by avoiding long car trips to all those amusing death traps located out of state.

4) Its official Keith Olbermann is the closest thing America has to a political conscious ( Part 1 and part 2 ). I think if I was a Hillary supporter and I heard this someone would have to smack me in order for me to become conscious again, because I would have passed out somewhere between the first "We have forgiven you" and "No capacity to be the President of the United States". It would have been too much of the truth to handle in one dosage after a good three month of deluding myself about Hillary's chances at winning the election. Thank God I support Obama.

5) Nas apparently changes the Name of his CD from N****R to NAS to appease his label (and be stocked in Wal-Mart Stores around the country). Regardless though is seems like this album is shaping up to be Revolutionary but Gangsta

6) Last but not least here is seven life lessons from GTA & What Jay-Z can teach you about Business.