Billboard 'NOT' Top 10 Rappers

Billboard released their list of Top 10 Rappers of ALL TIME!! ALL TIME!! First, 'of ALL TIME' is impossible to even gather! A lot of people are having issues with the fact that 2 Pac isn't on the list! A small percent of me agree's. So, let's go through this list: According to Jae Michelle. (If this list is in the order above)

1. Notorous B.I.G - is not #1. If TuPac isn't on the list then he shouldn't be either.

2. Jay Z - If they are referring to the past 2 decades. YES

3. Eminem - should be #1 

4. Rakim - agreed but not so high up on the list. Even though he is very lyrical and is a trendsetter for his era, he's a 80's lyricist. Oh, but they did say of ALL TIME huh? still... not #4

5. Nas - #6 - I genuinely believe he did not win with Ether. He is lyrical and he does have a message. Nas is definitely a messenger! But I'd bring him down to #6

6. Andre 3000 - I'd rank him at #3 It can't get any better with "The Love Him Below" which put him in the 'musical genius' category. Outkast put Atlanta on the map! 3000 is beyond lyrical. His creative aura is another world. 

7, Lauryn Hill - #4 Most people would not agree with this position because of the low amount of solo albums she put out, let me remind you that she got multiple awards for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. You have to remember her flow and her voice in her work with the Fugees and her acting skills, which set her apart from any lyricist in Hip-Hop during her time!  

8. Ghostface Killah - I don't agree with AT ALL! 

9. Kendrick Lamar - Needs another 8 years . Not including his mixtapes and last 2 projects. He's not that established yet. 

10. Lil Wayne - No. 

I would liked to have seen 50 Cent on this list. Being that Nicki Minaj has been the leading female rapper for the past 5 years and counting, I wouldn't mind seeing her on this list. Especially since she's always at the top of the Billboard charts. But hey, I didn't make the list!! *Shrugs*

- Jae Michelle xoxo

@JaeMichelle22

J.Cole - Be Free [Tribute to Mike Brown]

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Most of us have been staying glued to our Instagram accounts and televisions keeping up with the Mike Brown story. I usually don't have a comment until everything has played out. I don't think this situation is going to die down anytime soon!

I think this situation is different because this is the "straw that broke the camels back". I think the people are fed up. Not just black people. All people, the Human race as a whole. Because truth be told, black people aren't the only people who are victims of police brutality. I personally feel like enough is enough. I;m sure everyone else feels the same way. I am not a victim of police brutality but I have been harrassed, profiled and my vehicle illegaly searched in my city of Compton by two female cops. I wasn't even driving. My car was off and I was parked. It all goes hand in hand.

J.Cole has released this song "BE FREE" and It brought tears to my eyes. His voice is so infectious! J.Cole has also provided the audio of Mike Browns friend telling us what happened and you just feel like your right there! You feel like you witnessed the incident. You feel like it happened to you.

- Jae Michelle

Tameka "TINY" Harris - What the Fuck Would You Do

So, Tiny has this new song out! Honestly I forgot baby girl could sing! If you forgot too, Tiny is former member of R&B Group XSCAPE! This new song "WTFWYD" is definitely based on her real life relationship with her husband T.I. I think when we are in a relationship and times get hard or we've been putting up with so much you eventually have to ask your man; What would you do if all the things you're doing to me are getting done to you!? The two are still married and together in a relationship, which is a blessing! You go girl! Hopefully you give us more great music to jam to!

What do you think of the song?

Remy is Back!!

UPDATE: Remy Ma's release has been pushed back. She will remain in prison for 7 more days!

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NY rapper Remy Ma is scheduled to be released from prison today! Remy Ma did a 6 year stint in jail for shooting a former friend for stealing over $3,000.00 in cash from her! A lot has changed in the music game within 6 years, if your not hip to who Remy Ma is, she, at the time was a member of Fat Joe's the "Terror Squad"! She was most known for her verse on the Fat Joe hit record "Lean Back" and her own hit single "Conceited". Remy Ma is also married to NY lyricist Pappoose!  

I'm excited about this release because Remy Ma was one of my favorite rappers at the time. Remy Ma's delivery is what attracted me to her music and her topics were relate-able. She was cute and sexy and she wasnt too hard core, as in sounding too tomboyish like Disturbing the Peaces' female lead Shaunna! I'm definitely looking forward to Remy getting back in the studio. I'm excited to hear how she's spitting now, if her style has changed and if she's still got it! Prison does change people, hopefully the change is for the better! 

- Jae Michelle

Nicki Minaj - Pills N Potions

Nicki Minaj "Pills N Potions" video is finally here! She has THE GAME playing the love interest in the Video. The Video is very artsy and eclectic. I think its pretty dope being that the song its self doesn't keep my attention. Although it has a very catchy hook. Pills N Potions is the first single off of Nicki's new album "The Pink Print" Dropping this summer.

Terrace Martin Ft. 9th Wonder - Angel

My good friend Terrace Martin re-released his album 3 Chord Fold, now available on itunes. Terrace is a song writer, producer and recording artist. He can sing, rap and play the shh** out his saxophone! This video is titled "ANGEL" featuring fellow Hip-Hop Producer 9th Wonder! Enjoy!

Sevyn Streeter ft. YG - Next

Sevyn Streeters new video! This is Sevyn's second single off of her album "Call Me Crazy, but..." Her first single was with the locked up Chris Brown "Don't stop" which was one of my favorite records for a long long time! I reccomend her EP which can be found on itunes. The best songs, in my opinion are "Sex on the ceiling" and "Shattered".

Really Miley!?

Bill O'riley spoke on Beyoncé having sex with her husband in the back of a limo.... Her HUSBAND y'all!! But look at what this "Pop Star", who has millions of little girls looking up to her. Your paying for your child to view soft porn. Not long ago she was acting out masturbation on stage, legs wide open. Look at what Miley Cyrus is doing to a blow up doll!! This is out of line! This is disgusting behavior. I think whatever show this city was in, she needs to be fined and banned. I think this part of her show needs to be cut. I think people should flood Mr. ORileys inbox about this behavior. I think people should speak up and not excuse it because she's a little white girl.

- Jae Michelle

BEYONCE "PRETTY HURTS" BTS

Step behind the scenes with Mrs. Carter on the set of the video for PRETTY HURTS! I have to say as beautiful and as talented as Beyonce is, she seems very humble and down to earth. Her music has stayed relate-able through out the years. I'm just as much a fan as I was when Destinys Child debuted with NO NO NO NO NO! The fast and slow versions.

 .... Stay tuned for "ON THE RUN" tour dates!

- Jae Michelle

Michelea Renee - Ride for You

Check out my baby sis Michelea Renee video Ride for you!

Mila J #Westside

New Music by Mila J! I like the album its chill and sexy. Songs like "Better" and "All I Want is You" is some things all of ladies have been through! Enjoy!

On The Fence - Fly Young Red

Okay, so, I came across this video and BEFORE YOU WATCH it let me say! 2 Things. 1. I am all for self expression. This is a free country we are all FREE to express ourselves. 2. Even though we are all equal I'm not okay with this being a rap song. I think Hip Hop has come way too far. I'm all for honesty but we are are not ready to have things like this mainstream. The reason I was debating on blogging about it is because I never want to PROMOTE things that I don't agree 100% with. With that being said, take a look!




At first I was a bit confused at the title and the lyrics. I thought it was like any other rap song that refers to sex. Throw that boy pussy like, give me that box! BUT NO, that's not what he's saying! He's referring to the anus as a BOY'S PUSSY! *Shocking* Not to mention I didn't notice the dancers were guys until further along in the video.

Jhene Aiko - Afternoon Dream

Really Mr. O'Reilly?

MR. O'REILLY is out of line for this! Beyonce' is a married woman but first she is a GROWN woman! Beyonce' is a mother and pop artist. She is not to mold the lost little girls of the world!! If anything she is a great roll model because she has a career. She's never been in the media dating a lot of different men like most of these starlets. She was married BEFORE she had her daughter. I think Bill should look at these facts and I get Russell wasn't trying to touch the subject but he could have done a better job at defending the song but then again, that's not his job.

This song "Partition", nor does any other SEX DRIVEN song, which is 99% of music, has any effect on the community anymore than it did before this song came out. Partition will not be the last sex driven song to be made or played. As far as Bey being a role model. No, not all the way. Maybe partially. I can see a woman being INSPIRED by her, saying I want a career first, build a relationship/friendship/partnership with my husband and then have a child. Great. I think Bill has it all wrong. He didn't get enough with Ludacris!?

MIX TAPES OF THE WEEK

This week i chose Long beach native Bonny billionaire "#TheGangstahellokitty" , South Central los angeles' Nipsy Hussle "CRENSHAW", Atlanta producer Metro boomin "19 & Boomin" and Los Angeles production group League of Starz "LOS.FM" . Go download and support all of these artists! 

UPNEXTIS: Sonny Digital

               

Atlanta producer Sonny Digital is one to keep an eye on. Best known for producing tracks like "RACKS" and Future's break out single "same damn time". Sonny's biggest record to date is 2 chainz ft kanye west "birthday song".
Sonny Digital can do more than create party anthems he's also a rapper, releasing "Forbes Atlanta" along with group member Que hosted by Dj Scream & Dj Spinz. Sonny Digital has barely scratched the surface of his music career, in years to come he will be one of the greats! 

To keep up with Sonny Digital follow him on Twitter & Instagram @SonnyDigital

Dom Kennedy artwork × tracklisting

South Central Los Angeles' Dom Kennedy is due to release a new project #GetHomeSafely 10 • 15 • 13! Keep an eye out for this one!!