New Torch Music Video feat. Busta Rhymes for his hit "Bang Yo City." Shoutout to Torch and the whole Specialyst Ent and Maybach Music. Torch just released his EP U.F.O and you can listen and download that project in the links below:
After releasing his mixtape Kush and OJ a couple months back, Wiz has surprised us with another mixtape release, Cabin Fever. The mixtape features artists like Juicy J, Big Sean and more. Download link below:
A couple days ago, 50 Cent tweeted that Dr. Dre was upset with him for going forward with the idea of the SLEEK by 50 cent Headphones deal. 50 went as far as expressing exactly how he felt, see below tweets:
Then he continued by tweeting this:
Well, TMZ caught up with Dr. Dre who claims he has "never heard of 50's headphones." (see below video) Hmmm, I don't know if we believe you Dre. It seems a little odd that you would be so oblivious to the SLEEK deal. But, good way to try and downplay the whole situation.
I rock with Crooked I he is a good dude and he supports MicrophoneBully. Glad to see he signed a deal with Shady Records. He deserve the major push behind his music.
I love the quote at the end of this video its classic. "Its Better To Fail In Originality, Then to succeed in imitation... Period" Michael Jackson - The King Of Pop 1984
Mobb Deep's Prodigy is set to release a book titled "My Infamous Life" Exactly one week after he is released from prison, You can Pre-order the book right now on his website www.themostinfamous.com witch is fully dedicated to everything Infamous Mobb. Prodigy will be released in exactly 51 days as you see in the artwork above the website has a official count down to P's release. We hope the best for him and expect some good music to follow the book.
Saigon sat down to talk about the recent and long-awaited release of his debut album "Greatest Story Never Told." This project has been talked about for a while and has been pushed back time and time again but finally, it's here! And this is what he had to say.
Robert Rosado a.k.a Tru Life, former Roc-A-fella artist may be facing 10 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of a man back in 2009.
Tru Life and his brother were involved in a incident resulting in the death of one man and another being hospitalized with injuries. Tru and his brother turned themselves into authorities and have been incarcerated since. Investigators said the incident was a retaliation for a alleged drug dealer being killed earlier that day.
Tru Life and his brother were offered a plea deal which would require each a 10 year sentence as long as they waive their rights to an appeal. If they don't agree to the deal they start trial on the first Monday in March.
UPDATE: It's reported that Tru Life and his brother accepted the plea deal.
This Artist has to be feeling good right now, He has been buzzing for while on the underground Hip-Hop scene. And has recently signed a deal with Eminem. We at Microphone Bully wish nothing but good luck towards "Yelawolf" he Makes Good Music.
Never a bad look to see major Magazines such as the Source featuring the new Artist in Hip-Hop. I am waiting to see what type of impact Reek Da Villian will have on the Hip-Hop game as a hole. We all know he has the Busta Buss co-sign but that can only take a Artist but so far. Reek has been popping up on a lot of records as of late, We will keep you up to date with all of his moves so stay in tune.
Our society has a obsession with U.F.O. sightings. Since they are so rare, it's special when someone sees one. Some people debate their existence and some lie about their encounter. The encounter which is the topic for this review happened in Miami. Let's get it straight though...we may not be thinking about the same thing. I'm not referring to aliens and since we're talking about Miami-we're not talking about illegal aliens either (sorry, but i had to go there). We're talking about U.F.O.s-Unidentified flowing objects-and the sighting we're referring to has a name....Torch. Torch gives us a "out of this world" experience on his "U.F.O." project and shows why Maybach Music Group can be considered a "phenomenon" in hip hop right now. Torch shows us in this project that he is "fire in the sky" and he's ready to land. Let's prepare for contact with U.F.O.
INTRO-Even though Torch doesn't rap on the intro-he does a great job of keeping it on point of the concept of EP. So many artists mess that up. Torch starts from the beginning, letting the listeners know...he's landed and he's ready to go.
REALA STATE (FEATURING RICK ROSS)-LYRICS-3 MICS BEAT-3 EARS FAVORITE BAR: "I'VE BEEN BALLING...BLAKE GRIFFIN" The U.F.O. landing starts off interesting with "Reala State". Torch holds his own with his C.E.O.-Rick Ross aka Mr. Maybach-sharing bars with him on the chorus. Lil Lody does a great job on the beat, giving it a grim-yet bouncy feel. It goes every well with Torch and Rick Ross's flow.
YAZIMI-LYRICS-3 MICS BEAT-3 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"CAN'T MISS ME WITH ALL THIS ICE ON/BLACK DIAMONDS, BUT THEIR BRIGHTER THEN YOUR WHITE ONES" Torch gives us a true street banger with "Yazimi" (or Ya see me-that's what happens when you stay in the south too long! LOL!) Torch let's the listeners know what your bound to see and learn about him when you see him. He also let's it be known, he isn't just doing the talking-he's got the numbers to back him up. Deisil comes through on this track and gives Torch that edge to make this a certified hit in the streets and the club. I can definitely see this track having video potential and wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't one.
ROUND AND ROUND (FEATURING MASSPIKE MILES, RED CAFE, PUSHA T)-LYRICS-4 MICS BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"COUPLE OF BIRDS FALLING EVERYWHERE...ARKANSAS" This is one of my favorite tracks off of the project. Torch really steps his bars up on this round robin featuring Red Cafe and Pusha T on the track. Masspike Miles puts the finishing touches on the chorus to make this a instant classic from Maybach Music catalog. Kassanova does a excellent job on the track. He flips the sample well. Honestly, when i saw the name of the track-i knew that sample was going to be used. However, Kassanova used the sample in a way i haven't heard and having Masspike Miles singing on the chorus makes me want to take this track in my car and go "round and round". Video? I think so.
DON'T CARE (FEATURING PROVALONE)-LYRICS-4 MICS BEAT-3 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"YOU HEAR A BLESSING OR A MESSAGE EVERY TIME I SPEAK" Torch really shows his versatility on this project and it really shows on "Don't Care". He pours his heart out through out this song. "Don't Care" is somewhat of a prayer or psalm to God. Some may not agree with some of the language, but he comes to God is his purest and realist way he knows how. More artists need to embrace this and not be afraid to show emotion like this. This is a very touching track.
ALL MINE (FEATURING KEVIN COSSOM)-LYRICS-4 MICS BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"SHE TRYING TO MELT THAT ICEBOX WHERE MY HEART USED TO BE" Torch brings some heat for the ladies on "All mine". Hazardous Soundz really pulls you into the track within the first couple of seconds when the beat drops. Ladies will love this track, but they may end up hating it-because it's the shortest track on the EP. Shame on you Torch (lol).
GONE-LYRICS-4 MICS BEAT-2 EARS FAVORITE BAR:" TRYING TO MAKE THIS WORK/BUT TOURS WILL MAKE THE MOST SECURE WOMAN BERSERK" Well, looks like i have to ask Torch for forgiveness from the last track's remark (lol). Torch gives us a part two from "All mine" on "Gone". This is a track for both the female as well as the male. This is a song everyone can relate too. If your a artist-this is VERY good song to relate to and if it isn't-then your career really hasn't picked up yet or you never have been in a real relationship). I will be honest-i gave The Runners 3 ears, but i really had to listen to the track a couple of times to hear what they were doing. I understand that they were building on the chorus and making a grander sound for it, i just wish they had more going on within the verse. I only say that cause i love the runners and know what they are capable of. However, on a track like this-being emotional-less is better. So, I understand. I really think that Torch should also do a combined video of "all mine" and "gone" to show the good and bad side of relationships.
BREAD N BUTTA (FEATURING SMOKE GREY)-LYRICS-4 MICS BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"I'M IN THESE STREETS LIKE MAN HOLE COVERS" This track is nice. I will say this-Torch probally put a target on his back from that first verse. I love how he gave the "disclaimer" by not saying any names-but allowing us to put them in their own lanes. Torch shows us that lyrically, he's ready to battle for that "bread n butta".
KLOCKERS-LYRICS-3 MICS BEAT-3 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"NEED A BLOCK/I'M DWIGHT HOWARD" I like the concept on "klockers" chorus. Torch has a nice swing cadence on this track. Cashous Clay floats like a butterfly on those keys, and stings like a bee on bass and drums on the production.
EGG HUNT(FEATURING TRIPLE C'S)-LYRICS- 2 MICS BEAT-3 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"AIN'T NO SHAME IN MY GAME,BABY I AIM TO PLEASE"
I was wondering what angle Torch was going for on "egg hunt"...interesting (lol). Torch is joined by his crew, Triple C's. They all complement each other on this track. In the end, they really don't explore the "egg" reference, but verses are good.This isn't one of my favorite, but it works well with the flow of the EP. The beat is very groovy and gives a vibe that goes with the song.
MY EULOGY(FEATURING TREY SONGZ)-LYRICS-3 MICS BEAT-3 MICS FAVORITE BAR:"DETERMINED TO BE THE CRAB IN THE BUCKET THAT CLIMBED UP OUT IT" I love how Torch starts off his verse quoting biggie and ending with Tupac quote/bars-indicating how he knows his outcome will be according to his life. This is another of Torch's emotional tracks that works well. Trey songz shines on the chorus and Kane Beatz gives a great beat that literally sounds like music one would hear at their eulogy.
BANG YOUR CITY-REMIX(FEATURING BUSTA RHYMES, RICK ROSS, WACKA FLOCKA, YO GOTTI AND N.O.R.E.)-LYRICS-4 MICS BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"STILL GET IT OFF THE MUSCLE REAL TALK" Torch comes through with a banger remix with "Bang your city" remix. Torch doesn't have a lengthy verse, but with so many hip hop greats on the track, it's just cool to be in for the ride (hey, they came to be on your song-so why not just sit back?). Boi-1da does perfection on this track and gives all the artist justice as they lay their verses down. Torch knows he has a hit on his hand with this track.
CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR-LYRICS-3 MICS BEAT-3 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"FRONT PAGE ON YOUR DAILY NEWS/READ ABOUT ME" Torch ends the EP speaking on the very thing he started on...the streets. "Careful what you wish for" is another dark look into the streets and how Torch lives. Shife does a good job with the track and ends the Ep with a great beat.
Overall, I give U.F.O. a Microphone BULLY rating. It has all the aspects of being a great EP. Torch has club, riding, spiritual, lyrical, street and for the ladies bangers. If Torch continues to bring heat like this...our world will be in trouble. As far as not recognizing the production quality on the EP-resistance is futile. Regardless if your not a Triple C's fan or a Maybach Music Group fan-you will have no choice to feel this project.Hopefully, we will see more U.F.O. sightings from Torch soon, because this Ep made me want more. As far as this encounter is concerned...it went phenomenal.
When someone brings up "The Fly", some would think of the movie starring Jeff Goldbulm. It was a classic movie and will go down as making Jeff Goldbulm a star. The same can be said for Willie The Kid's "The Fly 2-The Transformation". This is a classic mixtape and will definitely be the project to show that Willie The Kid has star potential in hip hop. He allows the fans to see a "transformation" of his lyrical abilities and the fact he's standing on his own with no D.J. presence on the project this time. Regardless of what the haters say, Willie The Kid understands...what doesn't kill you, turns you into a monster. Willie The Kid lives up to this motto, by transforming into a lyrical monster and wrecks havoc on these tracks. Let's look into a couple of these tracks that Willie The Kid transformed into classics.
TOXIC (FEATURING ALCHEMIST)-LYRICS-4 MICS BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"THE GAME LOOKING EDIBLE,ENJOYING EVERY MORSEL" Willie The Kid gets real hazardous with his flow on "Toxic". He comes in attacking the track. Speaking of the track, Lee Bannon produced it. If your a true fan of Willie The Kid, then you see that these two have a history of making hits together. Lee Bannon does a great job of making a classic Willie The Kid track. They really mesh well together. Willie The Kid even humbles himself in his bars and throws a shout out to Alchemist on the track (who also does a great job). This track will leave you feeling Willie The Kid is the toxic avenger, ready to clean up hip hop.
ONE TIME (FEATURING JON CONNOR)-LYRICS-4 MICS BEAT-4 MICS FAVORITE BAR:"TURNED MY SPORTS CAR INTO A VISOR-NO ROOF" Willie The Kid represents home with "One time". He even represents with Detroit's own-Black Milk on the production. This beat is so epic and Willie The Kid doesn't disappoint. Jon Connor (also a hometown representer) does a excellent job on his verse and delivers the best guest appearance verse on the mixtape. This track shows that Willie The Kid is a hometown hero and gives love back.
LIVE FROM THE RITZ (FEATURING STYLES P)-LYRICS-4 MICS BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"REST MY GUN LIKE A DISH RAG" I will have to say that this is the best beat on the mixtape. Soundahfekz (sound effects-i love that name) does a excellent job to give the track a classic boom bap feel and take hip hop fans to paradise before the lyrics even come on. Speaking of the lyrics, Willie The Kid and Styles P deliver on this track. This is what hip hop is missing. This will definitely be on repeat in many CD players (or whatever you listen to your music in).
MIRACULOUS (FEATURING AFALIAH) LYRICS-4 MICS BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR (3 WAY TIE):"NOT A FOREFATHER, BUT FOLLOWING THE CULTURE" "CRANK THAT BOONDOCKS, BUT FAR FROM A SAINT" "BRING IT BACK TO LIFE LIKE A SEANCE" All I can say is "WOW!!!"! Willie The Kid really goes in on "miraculous". It's a good track. When you can't pick a favorite bar-because they are all that nice-that's real hip hop. Tye Hill (Productionix) and Tall Black Guy Productions made a really classic beat and Afaliah puts the icing on the cake with the hook. This track is a probally the best track on the mixtape.
FRIENDS AND MONEY (FEATURING CORY GUNZ) LYRICS-4 MICS BEAT-4 EARS FAVORITE BAR:"FAKE FRIENDS REAL MONEY, IT CAN NEVER MIX/IT'S ALL GOOD TILL YOU BOTH START STACKING CHIPS/FAKE FRIENDS REAL MONEY BETTER LET IT MISS YA/YOU SEE THE REAL WHEN THAT MONEY COME INTO THE PICTURE" This is probally the realest song I've heard this year. Willie The Kid gives a great revelation of how greed, envy and the downside of money work in "friends and money". V. Don complements Willie The Kid and Cory Gunz well and really gives life to the track with his production. This is such a universal song-anyone and everyone should be required to listen to this track.
This mixtape is a microphone BULLY and is going down as a mixtape classic. Only five tracks were selected in the review, but all of the tracks are bangers. Even with all of his co signs (La da Darkman-his brother-and DJ Drama,etc) Willie The Kid holds his own on his own. Willie The kid is going to be a force to be reckoned with and as far as The Fly 2...he'll generate the buzz.
Red Man is a funny dude, I never mind watching him just wild out. He seems to have fun doing nothing at all. Enjoy this video footage and make sure you get a few laughs in. You will also hear a few exclusive Red Man joint nothing wrong with a lil new music.
His first role will be as the curator of the Reestyle Collective. A group of artistic minds from across the globe, the Reestyle Collective will conceive and produce a wide range of creative content in the realms of dance, music, art and style - the communities in which both Swizz Beatz and Reebok Classics thrive.
At 7:46 pm est time Lil Kim Tweeted This (Thanks to you guys!! #lilkimblackfridaymixtape sold 113,000 copies in 28 hours which made me the #1 seller on PayPal ever =) !!! THANK U! RT) Check out a screen shot of the actual tweet below.
Now, she is selling the Mixtape for $9.99 via PayPal, if you do the the math before PayPal takes there cut, she would have made $1,128,870. In My Own Words "Who Is The Stupid One now." I am sure this money will help Lil Kim Resurrect her career. She also reported that this was the highest selling item on PayPal ever.
Ciara spoke out about the news of her being dropped from her label via Facebook. She says she was not dropped but that she did ask to be "released." Her and the record label do not share the same vision. She also states her last two albums (which did not do very well) were very fustrating.
You can read the whole statement below:
"To my fans:
This week the net has been a buzz of the rumor that I have been dropped from my label. At this point that rumor is false.. It is true that I have asked and I pray that my label will release me. I have had some great times and success with my label, but sometimes like all great things, it's at that point where I feel we don't share the same views on who I am as an artist. The past two albums have been very frustrating for me. At times there were songs I chose to lead a project and I was ignored! This project, I even tried to get "Gimmie Dat" started I spent tens of thousands of my own money only to hear the radio PDs tell me my label didn't want the song played. I even spent more than one hundred thousand dollars out of my pocket on the video to bring my vision to it and still no label support. I do understand that some labels are not financially supporting their artists and I have become one of them. You, my fans, know that I strive to do my best to deliver to my you the best songs and creative vision I possibly can. I'm dedicated to my music, performance and to my fans! I've tried to be a team player with the label only to have compromised what I truly believed and was not given the right opportunity to promote and inform my fans of the release of this album. I have so much of me as an artist I still want to give to the world and my fans. A release would allow me to go be creative with people who care and understand me as an artist. In a short time, I will be able to bring to you a new music energy and a visual excitement! Thank you so much for standing by me through the good, bad, and the confusion. I love you all.
"I START THINKING, HOW MANY SOULS HIP HOP HAS AFFECTED / HOW MANY DEAD FOLKS THIS ART RESURRECTED"- COMMON 6TH SENSE
Ironically, even though it's called the hip hop or rap (and yes, there is a difference) "game"...this is not a game. This is a serious business and to some...this is their life. Common's quote/bar gives us a clear view of the significance of the cause and affect in hip hop and the importance of it to the listeners...as well as it's participants. In order to be a microphone bully, you got to understand and respect the cause and affect of hip hop.
As a artist, you have to understand hip hop/rap. Notice, i didn't say/write "like" it, but understand it. A great proverb tells us "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding (church)". So, with all the aspects like writing rhymes, producing, copyrights, publishing, placement, promotions, performing, deals and a whole lot more things..you got to get understanding about it. The cause of not understanding what you claim to do as a profession, will affect you being broke, busted and disgusted. Now, we will use the "game" reference-if you don't understand the "rules of how to play the game", you will either loose or not be able to play at all. Do you understand me?
As a artist, you have to respect the hip hop/rap. Once again, I didn't say/write "like" it, but respect it. Many people don't go to far, because they are affected by their lack of respect in the game for it. Respect is defined as a condition of being honored and having the right or privilege for acknowledgment. Some artists have been doing the same thing for years and haven't received respect, because they haven't given any to be acknowledged. Regardless of how many artists you feel are "destroying hip hop", you still have to respect it. Let's get back to using Common's bar. Do you realize how many lives and souls have been affected by hip hop? Some people respected the game so much...they gave their lives for it. Whether people are affected in a positive or negative way, you have to give respect to hip hop/rap. Hip hop has done so many great and influential things within and outside our culture-even people who don't listen to hip hop/rap can respect it. Sometimes, artists may pull a Phonte (i love hip hop, just hate the people in it), but respect is still there for hip hop/rap. The cause- the fans don't see you respecting hip hop;the affect-they won't respect you either.
In closing, Common's bar shows us what our main goal is as microphone bullies...affecting the world. Whether your doing holy hip hop, conscience, political,gangster, hard core, snap or any other branch off the tree-you are affecting someone. Common also said in his bar, that hip hop is art. What picture are you painting? What is your cause in the game? What is your affect on your fans? The next time your writing or on the stage-remember Common's haunting words of the "lives and souls" you affect. A true microphone bully understands and respects the cause and affect of hip hop/rap and uses it to their advantage to affect and paint the world. Go grab a paint brush.
You know someone is a superstar when they drop a music video and they don't event get in it. Cee Lo Green got that, you know my voice u don't need to see my face attitude. Now enjoy something different.
This song is good money, Can't front on either of these Artist they both make good music. To all the listeners and viewers enjoy some good Hip-Hop music.
After watching this video i want to stop smoking Newports even more. I am going to give it another try very soon, It will be my 4th time trying to quit after more then 10 years of smoking these damn death sticks, Thx for the motivation NORE
Just in time for V-Day Trey gives us a NEW Official Music Video for his song "Love Faces." If you need some motivation for Valentine's Day.. here you go!! Enjoy!
As we all know by now Hip-Hop run's the world "Well Maybe Not The World" But we are taking over slowly. Real quick i want to give a s/o to all the major corporations that are hiring Hip-Hop Artist to advertise there products.
If you missed the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, don't worry. We have a summary of the performances that took place. What are your thoughts on this years Award Show? Did we like?
Eminem Ft. Rihanna, Dr Dre and Skylar Grey - Various Songs
B.O.B, Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae - Various Songs
Lil Kim released a snippet of her new Track "Pissin on Em." The full track is set to be released tonight at 12 midnight. What do you think... Do we like?
Listen Readers, Viewers, Listeners, and all the rest of you "Torch is doing his thing" And that's all i got to say, U.F.O Drops Monday is it will be for free!
This has got to be the worst Song and Video i have posted on the Mic Bully Blog, And i am not a Soulja boy hater this is just "BAD MUSIC" I hope the best for this young mans career. But if you are a true Hip-Hop head you might be a lil depressed after watching this str8 up BS.
This is str8 club music, Get a few drinks in you and i am sure it will make u want to put ya hands up lol, I am not mad at this type of Hip-Hop there is a place for it, and i like the production on the track.
