Tuesday, November 18, 2003
A Trade War We Don't Need, The Source drops some bombs, Mos Def big dogs it and new releases to buy
Respected economist Robert J. Samuelson on Bush's steel tariff trade policy: "If Bush decides to keep steel tariffs, the tough stance could backfire. It won't help the economy, and may actually hurt his re-election prospects." Full article "A Trade War We Don't Need" here (Source: Newsweek).
Conservative columnist Fareed Zakaria on speeding up the transfer of power back to the Iraqis: "If the U.S. footprint is reduced, guerrillas will not stop fighting. They will probably step up their attacks on the Iraqi Army and politicians." Full article "Iraqification--A Losing Strategy" here (Source: Newsweek).
Is Eminem a closet racist? Source magazine owners Dave Mays and Ray Benzino, who have a long-running feud with Em, will claim so in a press conference scheduled for this afternoon according to a report in the EURweb.
Related story: "The Source Magazine To Expose Hot97 Payola" (Source: SOHH)
In a slight diversion from the moratorium i declared on Jay-Z news last week, what happened to the two rumored bonus cuts by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man that were supposed to be on The Black Album because they're not on my version of the CD and no, I didn't cop a bootleg version.
Related story: A Wake Up Show Jay-Z fan expresses his disatisfaction with Hov's new album here (Source: Rapdirt.com)
What's with Mos Def all of a sudden big-doggin' it with a lead role in Alicia Keys new video and a cameo in the "Change Clothes and Go" video as well?
Preview Missy Elliott's new album here (Source: BBC Radio One).
And finally, in stores today:
Biz Markie Weekend Warrior: old school hip hop jokester MC turned DJ-to-the-stars takes one more ride as an artist for a surprisingly listenable album recalling the feel-good party hip hop of the late 80's.
Timbaland & Magoo Under Construction, Pt. II: Can Tim's superlative beat-craft and production make up for his and Magoo's oft-times attrocious lyricism?
Related reading: "THOUGHTS ON T1M AND MAG00'S "UND3R C0NSTRUCTI0N II" (Source: S/FJ)
Chingy Jackpot [Bonus DVD edition]: one of rap's youngest-in-charge from this year's class returns with a new tricked-out version of the debut album he released months ago thereby thumbing his nose at early fans who now have to pay twice for the same record if they want the bonus materials while rewarding those who weren't covinced enough to buy it up until now even after hearing "Right Thurr" a million times this past summer and fall.
Immortal Technique Revolutionary, Vol. 2: this cat is starting to make some noise in the hip hop underground.
Domingo Para Mi Gente: Estamos Unidos: reissue of an album by longtime KRS-One production collaborator.
Britney Spears In the Zone: everyone else is pumping it up so why shouldn't I succumb and jump on the bandwagon too? Seriously though, I can't front on that Rishi Rich remix of her single "Me Against the Music." It's almost reaches blazing-status but ultimately falls short of the standard set by Punjabi MC's urban/east asian home-run smash "Beware of the Boys (Jay-Z Remix )." Damn, that's another Jay-Z mention, I can't escape this dude.
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Conservative columnist Fareed Zakaria on speeding up the transfer of power back to the Iraqis: "If the U.S. footprint is reduced, guerrillas will not stop fighting. They will probably step up their attacks on the Iraqi Army and politicians." Full article "Iraqification--A Losing Strategy" here (Source: Newsweek).
Is Eminem a closet racist? Source magazine owners Dave Mays and Ray Benzino, who have a long-running feud with Em, will claim so in a press conference scheduled for this afternoon according to a report in the EURweb.
Related story: "The Source Magazine To Expose Hot97 Payola" (Source: SOHH)
In a slight diversion from the moratorium i declared on Jay-Z news last week, what happened to the two rumored bonus cuts by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man that were supposed to be on The Black Album because they're not on my version of the CD and no, I didn't cop a bootleg version.
Related story: A Wake Up Show Jay-Z fan expresses his disatisfaction with Hov's new album here (Source: Rapdirt.com)
What's with Mos Def all of a sudden big-doggin' it with a lead role in Alicia Keys new video and a cameo in the "Change Clothes and Go" video as well?
Preview Missy Elliott's new album here (Source: BBC Radio One).
And finally, in stores today:
Biz Markie Weekend Warrior: old school hip hop jokester MC turned DJ-to-the-stars takes one more ride as an artist for a surprisingly listenable album recalling the feel-good party hip hop of the late 80's.
Timbaland & Magoo Under Construction, Pt. II: Can Tim's superlative beat-craft and production make up for his and Magoo's oft-times attrocious lyricism?
Related reading: "THOUGHTS ON T1M AND MAG00'S "UND3R C0NSTRUCTI0N II" (Source: S/FJ)
Chingy Jackpot [Bonus DVD edition]: one of rap's youngest-in-charge from this year's class returns with a new tricked-out version of the debut album he released months ago thereby thumbing his nose at early fans who now have to pay twice for the same record if they want the bonus materials while rewarding those who weren't covinced enough to buy it up until now even after hearing "Right Thurr" a million times this past summer and fall.
Immortal Technique Revolutionary, Vol. 2: this cat is starting to make some noise in the hip hop underground.
Domingo Para Mi Gente: Estamos Unidos: reissue of an album by longtime KRS-One production collaborator.
Britney Spears In the Zone: everyone else is pumping it up so why shouldn't I succumb and jump on the bandwagon too? Seriously though, I can't front on that Rishi Rich remix of her single "Me Against the Music." It's almost reaches blazing-status but ultimately falls short of the standard set by Punjabi MC's urban/east asian home-run smash "Beware of the Boys (Jay-Z Remix )." Damn, that's another Jay-Z mention, I can't escape this dude.
