Video: Skillz - "For Real"

Skillz - "For Real" from Three/21 Films on Vimeo.

Some of that VA feel good music right here. One of the gems on The Million Dollar Backpack.

Carlitta T-Shirt

You know I love everything Carlitta around here so here is a dope Tee she had designed. You can check it out, as well as more designs, here.

Review: Ludacris - Theater of the Mind

So. I initially had high hopes for this project, thinking since this could very well be his last Def Jam album. Luda is the kind of emcee that literally KILLS every feature he gets on. But his albums always leave a sour taste in my mouth, with the exception of Word of Mouf. So let's get down to bizness...

This album starts off on a weak note (The first 6 songs all sound like filler for mixtapes!). He turns up the intensity with "Everybody Hates Chris" and Chris Rock goes in on the "light-skinned rapper". The album ends at a monumental high however with the stellar tracks "I Do It For Hip-Hop" and "Do The Right Thing" featuring Common and Spike Lee (produced by 9th Wonder).

Overall, I have to give this album a 6. Which is pretty low in my gradebook. He lost alotta points for cosigning Plies and Rawse!.

Music: Elijah X The Foreign Exchange - Leave'n Some Behind EP

I'm a lil' late posting this joint but I have to put it up on the site. My man Elijah of EENJ has put together a dope mix of his favorite cuts off Leave It All Behind, the latest project from The Foreign Exchange. This four track EP is definitely a good look for any fan of The Foreign Exchange and dope lyrics. Also, check Elijah out @ EENJ's WTF Blog. Tell 'em Sleaze sent you!

Oh yea, I did the cover art too! Holla!

Elijah X The Foreign Exchange - Leave'n Some Behind EP

Video: Okayplayer TV w/ Chester French

Review: Kanye West - 808's & Heartbreak

My prethoughts of this album were "It cant be good." I swore up and down that Kanye was losing his mind. I was utterrly right which signifies that I'm a genius. I listened to the advance copy and was like "Damn. Where are you Yeezy?" I have deleted it. I will not be purchasing it. It isn't even the autotune. It isn't the incessant rambling of incoherent phrases disguised as "emotional torment." It isn't lacking in creativity or substance. I just personally don't care for it. Call it what you will, but I expected much better in a release from the "Louis Vuitton Don".

Word to the wise - If you can permit the allowance of squandered talent then buy this.

Video: T.I. Takes The Stand

Damn T.I. just damn. Thin line between snitching and protecting your interests. And I say this because he wasn't singing before he got caught with the guns.

Video: Theatre of the Mind Commercial

Theater of the Mind Official Commercial from DTP TV on Vimeo.

I was feeling Elijah's post over at EENJ's spot that I had to post this vid! Luda is that dude!

Music: Sleaze - The Memorial Mix

Here's a collection of songs I completed on a mixtape with my former business associates. Just wanna put it out there...I put a lot of energy in to this mixtape and it deals with a lot of real issues. I just wish it would have made more noise back in '05...O well...here's sum Sleaze Trax to bump anyway.


Sleaze - "The Memorial Mix"

Video: T.I. to testify.

I'm not gonna call this one. I'll let the streets talk about it.

The Coolest Blog Out There...O Yea..

Check out the online home of one of my favorite groups right now.

http://www.coolxkids.com/

News: Carlitta's EP

So...I submitted a few beats to Carlitta in an effort to be a part of her EP that's dropping in early 09! I know right, MAJOR! Lord willing she will like a few and wanna use em. Pray on it for me! I'll keep you informed!

Music Repost: Sleaze - Prelude to Greatness EP

Here goes the drop! What everyone is waiting for. The Main Event. Get it friends! The EP from me featuring the previously heard tracks "Old Soul" and "Welcome Home". Keep snacking!

Sleaze - Prelude To Greatness EP

Flippin' Sweet (c) Peter Griffin

Nothing else needs to be said! Get like me!!!

Video: Carlitta Durand Blog # 3

Carlitta Durand reporting from a train station!

Also, footage of Carlitta with M1 Platoon at the M1 Mansion.

SHHO Producer Battle

The Student Hip-Hop Organization of Virginia Commonwealth University held a beat battle tonight. Guess who won. Shouts to all the contestants and the SHHO.

Ketchup Packets Vol. 2: Gold Submissions

I need all submissions by the 10th of November! If you tryna get on my new mix hit me up!!!

sleazen804@gmail.com

News: Obama/Biden ticket wins!!!

Say hello to the 44th President of these twisted United States. God is good. No words can describe the joy I feel!

The Ocarina of Rhyme

hey folks. It's Sleaze dropping more jewels. More gems. Here to introduce my next project.

As the title suggests, it will be dedicated to the best game ever created; Zelda: The Ocarina of Time. As if it is possible, I really identify with the green guy. You know, being that he isn't real. But that game came out in a time where things weren't so great in my home, so it was an excellent form of escapism. Nothing like slicing up imaginary villains instead of ice-picking the parents...anywho.

All that said, the most fascinating aspect of the game was the extraordinary score attached to it. the music was bananas! I remember being more interested in the damn tracks than beating the effing thing. Needless to say, I beat the thing(albeit, a few years later on a new console to boot), but the music never left my mind.

Cut to 2008 - I started playing the game again and the old memories hit me like a mack truck. I know I had to use these songs to tell my own story. The same way they helped tell the story of Link.

So that's the initial breakdown. I'll have more info for you as the story develops...

PEACE TWO SCOOTERS!

UPDATE!!!

The mixtape is done and doing well on the d'ls. I hope everyone enjoys it and if you need a copy, click here. Ketchup, plz.

Heltah Skeltah - "Ruck N Roll"

Heltah Skeltah is one of the dopest Hip-Hop duos ever to do it. Long live Boot Camp Clik!