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Christmas on the block
Merry Xmas to everybody and may you have a blessed day celebrating the true meaning of CHRISTmas. Here at Hi MY NAME IS HIP HOP we’re giving free downloads of two of the hottest mixtapes to drop this festive season.
Rick Ross
Rick Ross
Ashes to Ashes mixtape
Now 2010 was definitely Rick Ross’s year, and what better way to end his beautiful year than dropping a new mixtape, “Ashes to Ashes” is Rick Ross’s latest mixtape. The mixtape features artists like T.I, Drake, Wiz Khalifa and Ne-Yo to name a few. Oh oh and to all the South African fans make sho u check him out on the 29th December 2010 in Cape Town. 
Diggy
Past, Present and Future mixtape
Is the 3rd mixtape by young rapper Diggy Simmons. The mixtape see’s Diggy giving us his take on some of the classic hip hop tracks from the 80s and 90s, from tracks by a Tribe Called Quest, Mobb Deep to Nas and many more. So make sho u get familiar
Christmas in Harlem is another hot production from Kanye West the track features G.O.O.D music rappers Big Sean, Cyhi Da Prince, Pusha T and a guest artists Musiq Soulchild, Teyana Taylor, Cam’ron and Jim Jones. This all-star song is a must have for your Christmas playlist.
Letter from the editor
Saying:
“I remember me and... me and Dee used to talk about this kinda stuff all the time, what it’s gone be like when you get closer to your dreams. I didn’t know much then, but probably tell ya a lil something now...”
It’s was about 4 months ago that I got closer to my dreams and had what Oprah would call an “Ah ha moment”. The idea to create HI MY NAME IS HIP HOP. Initially HI MY NAME IS HIP HOP was just another hip hop blog till it grew into an online hip hop magazine, now it gives me pleasure to announce that HI MY NAME IS HIP HOP is on it’s way to becoming a print magazine. Right now we at the genesis of our new journey, reaching for the stars and like Kanye we’re getting out our dreams. So have us in your prayers and oh oh...
welcome to HI MY NAME IS HIP HOP the _December_ issue
#Leboo Cosmo
Wiz Khalifa
On the menu… some Kush and orange juice
All hail MTV’s Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010, WIZ KHALIFA. This young 23 year old owns the biggest mixtape buzz of 2010 with his critically acclaimed mixtape “Kush and Orange Juice”. After 8 mixtapes and two albums that didn’t do so well sales wise, this is definitely time for Wiz to get his shine. Get familiar with the mastermind behind the hit single “Black Yellow” which represents the colours of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates, by hitting up the WIZ KHALIFA tab on the ^^MUST READZZZ^^(sidebar).
All hail MTV’s Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010, WIZ KHALIFA. This young 23 year old owns the biggest mixtape buzz of 2010 with his critically acclaimed mixtape “Kush and Orange Juice”. After 8 mixtapes and two albums that didn’t do so well sales wise, this is definitely time for Wiz to get his shine. Get familiar with the mastermind behind the hit single “Black Yellow” which represents the colours of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates, by hitting up the WIZ KHALIFA tab on the ^^MUST READZZZ^^(sidebar).
*Taylor Gang or Die*
Snitchin'
The scoop on what’s poppn in hip hop
“When Sean came in and heard me rap, I was kind of almost intimidated, because I thought this dude was probably going to think I'm wack”.
But Sean was rather impressed by Chris Brown’s rapping saying "Dawg you can rap”.
The single will most probably come off his untitled debut album, which is due for release next year in March.
Big Sean amazed by Chris Brown’s rap
Recently G.O.O.D Music rapper Big Sean hooked up with Chris Brown to collaborate on a few songs for Breezy’s mixtape “In My Zone 2”. Chris revealed that he was firstly shy to bust a rap for Big Sean, saying “When Sean came in and heard me rap, I was kind of almost intimidated, because I thought this dude was probably going to think I'm wack”.
But Sean was rather impressed by Chris Brown’s rapping saying "Dawg you can rap”.
Soulja Boy’s first week sales
Crank That rapper Soulja Boy’s third album “DeAndre Way” failed to make good first week sales, selling only 13 000 copies in it’s first week, putting him at no.79 on charts. J.Cole dreams of Grammy’s
Roc Nation’s rapper J.Cole spoke out on his dreams to scoop a Grammy and believes he has the right song to get him that Grammy saying “I have an incredible song that I hope wins a Grammy”. Further saying that “It’s a really J.Cole song, but in single form, but still emotional, really deep, thought- provoking type of song”. The single will most probably come off his untitled debut album, which is due for release next year in March.
Nicki introduces us to Rrrrrosa
Young Money rapstress Nicki Minaj was recently on the George Lopez show discussing what she did on her day off and introducing her newest alter-ego Rosa (pronounced Rrrrosa). The colourful rapper also accepted a gift from George to protect her m.v.a (most valuable assets) her ass.
ProFashional
The scoop on whats poppin in the fashion world
Fashion icon of the month
Clothing label of the month
Soooooo get yourself into the kitchen and get you some Pastry.
Fashion icon of the month
Amber Rose
Now she may not be hip hop but we cant deny it was through one of hip hop’s greatest icons Kanye West, that the world became familiar with Amber Rose, plus this look she’s rocking made her a definite winner for this month’s fashion icon. Known for her deadly sex appeal Amber switched the game up by sporting baggy shorts with bright red Air Force, showing that you can still look gangsta and look hott!!!!Clothing label of the month
Pastry clothing
If I could choose three words to describe this clothing label they’d be “Pretty Girl Swagg”. From their sexy skinnies, fresh stunners to their colourful sneakers, Pastry has made a name for themselves in hip hop fashion. Even boys have admitted how dope they find Pastry sneakers. These sisters have definitely gave Baby Phat a run for its money, working themselves up towards claiming the titled for biggest female hip hop clothing line. Soooooo get yourself into the kitchen and get you some Pastry.
Must have of the month
Nerd glasses
From RUN DMC, Chris Brown, Tinie Tempah to even Jay-z, nerd glasses have found their way into the fashion world. I’m personally a big fan, from the colour nerd glasses to the lense-less this trend has became a must have to the hip hop wardrobe. The past few years have seen a comeback of 80s trend this being one of my top favourites. So make so you get with the pack and cop yourself a pair of fwesh nerd glasses.
Hip hop my disease
You know before I could even begin writing this, I had to think a lot about hip hop,and research about certain things also, but still nothing came to my mind. I was clueless for about three days, then today (3 November) as I was chilling with my boy Chemis3, we were talking about an event that could've possibly changed our whole lives completely, just in the name of hip hop.
library 'till late, forgetting that we have to go home. During the weekends we'd hustle to go to certain hip hop events just to be in an atmosphere filled with hip hop energy. The best part has to be the ciphers, where you'd see a crowd of emcees and random people, giving out props to an ill emcee, who has the gift to carry the invisible mic and use it to his advantage. Then there is the battles which have always been a way to increase skill and to test an emcee.
The streets we will never forget, because they made us who we are today. But still though having our own booth, going to gigs, dropping mixtapes, hip hop still manages to get us into trouble at times. Finding that we spend our time in the booth more than we do at home, having whole night recording sessions during exam time, getting the parents worried about what we might be doing at the place we always disappear off too.
Through out the time living in this lifestyle we have been doing the same things, from the street emcee, to the cat in the booth, your hip hop dancers, hip hop DJ's, graffiti artists, everything associated with hip hop...
We live it and I'm sure we die for it, all in the name of hip hop...
-The Mabsta
Teargas
Meet the goodfellaz
Meet the kings of South African hip hop and the the peoplez behind some of the best music videos out of Africa. Teargas is a hot hip hop trio, formed in 2004. In the past 6 years this group has dropped 3 award winning albums, scored an endorsement deal with Ama Kip Kip and taken their seats on the South African hip hop throne. Leading the way with the most awards won by a hip hop act in South Africa, make sho u get familiar with these goodfellaz by hitting up the Teargas tab on the ^^MUST READZZ^^(sidebar).
*Wafa Wafa*
B.O.B
>>The download<<
Refusing to be labelled and boxed, B.O.B releases his new mixtape “No Genre”. The mixtape features the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Kanye West, Bun B, T.I, Quincy Jones and many more. “No Genre” drops a week after the announcement of B.O.B’s 5 Grammy nominations, which include Best Rap Album for B.O.B Presents: Bobby Ray and Record of the year for “Nothing On You”.
Download
Skinny jeans and hip hop
>>The jeans<<
Just the other night on facebook I read a comment written by someone saying that “If Pac was alive, kats wouldn’t be wearing skinnies”. That unfortunately is _the misconception in hip hop_.
So whether you like {skinny jeans} or not you cant deny them from hip hop.
- Hip Hop
21st Century Shakespeares
Meet the freedom writer
...Tis is {Poetry} in [Motion] but our {Words} are [Static]This isnt even [A] >Contest< but we brought our [A] >Game<...
[21]st Century ShakeSpears is it a coincidence that its my [21]st Note?!?!...How I started writing >Notes< was a [Revelation] perhaps this my [Last] >Chapter<
To get the full note hit up the Come Up tab on the ^^MUST READZZZ^^(sidebar)
The Roots
Wake up everybody... to The Roots
Named one of the “twenty greatest live acts in the world” by Rolling Stones magazine, The Roots are a legendary group, which has had more than 15 members including big time producer Scott Storch. Established in 1987 by rapper Black Thought and drummer ?uestlove, these two men planted a seed in the world that would grow into [the roots] of hip hop.
To get the full story on The Roots, hit up the The Roots tab on the ^^MUST READZZ^^ (sidebar).*Wake up!*
Adidas
>>The brand<<
If there's one clothing line that has stayed [faithful] to hip hop, it’s Adidas. From the days of RUN DMC, WU TANG CLAN to MISSY ELLIOT, Adidas has always represented hip hop. My relationship with Adidas is [deeper] than fwesh tracksuits or colourful sneakers. Adidas relation to me and hip hop is in its slogan “IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING”. That slogan represents more than just Adidas but represents hip hop. The [wonder] in looking at how people labelled as failures by society {rebelled} against their labels, and became some of the greatest musicians, biggest industry [moguls] and worldly respected [icons]. So next time u strap up in your Adidas gear, take a second to reflect on what your clothing stands for-Hip Hop
2010's Top 5 hip hop albums
2010’s top five hip hop albums
What a blast 2010 has been, especially regarding hip hop. From Young Money Cash Money securing their title as hip hop’s hierarchy with chart top chart singles, to Kanye making our week’s by giving us G.O.O.D music every Friday.
Here is our countdown on 2010’s top 5 hip hop albums, based on first week sales.
1. Recovery- Eminem
2. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy- Kanye West
3. Thank Me Later- Drake
4. Pink Friday- Nicki Minaj
5. Teflon Don- Rick Ross
Named “Man of the year” by Source magazine, Rick Rozay earned his title by selling 176 000 copies in his first week, making him no.5 on our countdown.
Lil Wayne’s “I Am Not A Human Being” wasn’t taken into account because it is characterized as an EP not an album.
What a blast 2010 has been, especially regarding hip hop. From Young Money Cash Money securing their title as hip hop’s hierarchy with chart top chart singles, to Kanye making our week’s by giving us G.O.O.D music every Friday.
Here is our countdown on 2010’s top 5 hip hop albums, based on first week sales.
1. Recovery- Eminem
Recovery tops the list with 741 000 copies sold in the first week, the album has also earned Em 10 Grammy nominations, making him the most nominated artists at the Grammy’s next year.
2. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy- Kanye West
All hail Kanye, for giving us G.O.O.D music every Friday, building up the buzz for his critically acclaimed album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” which sold 496 000 copies in it’s first week.
3. Thank Me Later- Drake
Meet the class president of the freshmen’s class Drake, who dropped the best debut hip hop album of the year selling 462 000 copies in his first.
4. Pink Friday- Nicki Minaj
Hip hop’s favourite Barbie Nicki Minaj, has silenced her haters by selling 375 000 in her first week, making Pink Friday the second highest first week sales by a female rapper.
5. Teflon Don- Rick Ross
Named “Man of the year” by Source magazine, Rick Rozay earned his title by selling 176 000 copies in his first week, making him no.5 on our countdown.
Lil Wayne’s “I Am Not A Human Being” wasn’t taken into account because it is characterized as an EP not an album.
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