Historical Performances

Just got over my Inauguration-induced hangover and I'm ready to recollect the historic performances we saw last night as the Obama's partied the night away.

Up top is my favorite one, Jay-Z's "History" at the Neighborhood Ball. One thing though - is anyone else sick of them glasses Jigga has been rocking non-stop lately? I understand once in a while but they seem to be a permanent fixture of his face lately.

The rest below include Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige, Shakira, Sting, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, and Faith Hill. I was like a kid in the candy store last night seeing all of the ladies on stage together, I think Alicia and Shakira looked the best (sorry B, I still got love for ya).

Shouts to Mandom Mag for the vids, Enjoy!

Group song "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"



Stevie



Stevie & Sting



Kanye's Medley @ MTV's Ball



Mary J



Alicia (this is the reason why "No One" has been stuck in my head ALL DAY)



Adam Levine & Maroon 5



Shakira



Mariah



Faith Hill

Really Lovin' Unsigned Hype

Biggie was named to The Source's "Unsigned Hype" column in '92, and slightly after he signed with Puffy's new label Bad Boy Records. He then hopped on the remix to Mary J Blige's "Real Love," the first time the world was introduced to the Notorious B.I.G.

Mary J Blige feat. Notorious BIG - Real Love (Remix)

'93 brought along BIG's first solo track "Party & Bullshit" that appeared on the Who's The Man OST.





Plus another collab, this time with Craig Mack, Busta Rhymes, Rampage & LL Cool J on "Flava In Your Ear Remix."

Doin' A Buck Down Memory Lane..

When I was back to the future, Star Trek
Exit memory lane now where can I park at?

.. Why can't Wayne always be this serious? Weezy F gets into the beat from the underrated Mary J Blige joint "I Love You," freestyling his lean-sippin' ass off about a love lost (LOL!) and other random streams-of-consciousness.

Much thanks again to the good people at TSS, Enjoy!

Edit: My bad, didn't realize this is just a sample from Mary J's joint with Keyshia Cole on the hook, I knew those drums sounded different!

Lil' Wayne - Freestyle (I Love You)

Get, get it ------>

Till The Day I Die..

..I'ma Stay Fly.

After learning last night that downtown Denver throws down heavy (shouts to Rio, Front Porch, & especially Five Degrees!), I'm back on the last night of my business trip to recap the best new tracks of the week. Here's the run-down.. Enjoy!

ASHer Roth - Chillionaire A Millie

Big Boi ft. Mary J. Blige - Sumtin' Gotta Give (NO DJ!)

KiD CuDi - Maui Wowie (grab his new mixtape A Kid Called CuDi HERE courtesy of 10.Deep)

Mickey Factz ft. Robin Thicke - Keyz of Life

Mickey Factz ft. Tanya Morgan - We Ain't

Nas - Like Me [UK Bonus Track]

Rhymefest ft. Wale - Ain't Heard It From Me prod. Scram Jones

Skillz - For Real (He Don't Own Me)

Styles P ft. Junior Reid - Invasion! prod. Green Lantern

T.I. - Whatever You Like

Wale ft. Young Chris - Whole Time

Something's Gotta Give..

.. Doing it big, like always. Here's a new collab between Big Boi of Outkast and soul-hop songtress Mary J. Blige, possibly off the ATLiens upcoming Sir Luscious Left Foot?! Thanks to lowkey for the link, Enjoy!

Big Boi ft. Mary J. Blige - Something's Gotta Give