New Reviews @ The Hood Nerd

I've posted a few new reviews over at The Hood Nerd. I'd appreciate any feedback anyone has. I'm still going to post some reviews over here that don't really fit THN. Thanks everyone!

Mike Posner - 31 Minutes To Takeover

Curren$y - Pilot Talk

Freddie Gibbs - Str8 Killa [EP]

New Writings @ The Hood Nerd

I've found a space where I can be comfortable. I'm co-writing for the webzine called The Hood Nerd. I believe in what Jay is doing and hopefully I can lend some ideas to him. We posted my first review, which is Curren$y's Pilot Talk. Check it out here!

Review: Curren$y - Pilot Talk

Curren$y - Pilot Talk

Evolution has occurred since the early days of Earth. From monkeys to humans (though that is disputed), to pre-historic dinosaurs to lizards today, evolution is all around us. But for some reason, none of this intrigues me. The evolution of southern bad ass Curren$y is more appealing. While holding the title of “Spitta”, Curren$y has taken his rapping career into a different relm of ‘respect’. First he was covered by the shadows of Young Money Entertainment, now he’s finally able to shine with his Roc-A-Fella swagger and he’s debut album to the mainstream, Pilot Talk.

For one, I’m not a huge fan of seeing a lot of guest appearances on an album. However, Pilot Talk is an exception. Curren$y features the likes of Snoop Dog, Mos Def, Jay Electronica and more. With each artist representing a different side of Hip-Hop, the album really takes its own and shows where Hip-Hop/Rap should be going. And you can’t forget the production of Ski Beatz, who everyone is a fan of.

Curren$y displays different sides of his rapping abilities. Take for instance track number two, “Audio Dope II”. Spitta accompanies the elevator themed instrumental with some of that southern bad ass I was talking about. The combination of the Curren$y’s smooth, calm flow with the addition of the rasta background demonstrates his true ability as a performer. He flows that up with “King Kong”, the original single for Pilot Talk. Here, Curren$y discusses how he’s higher up in the world than King Kong...or any person for that matter. The club banger even has some lyrics for your brain to ponder. "On the ground I am like a quarterback attackin defensive line men homie who gon block em."

What Curren$y lacks in his previous works is difference int he meaning of songs. You have him and Wiz Khalfia rap about weed for a whole mixtape and it seems that is all they want to do. Do we have a problem with that? Not when the tracks are great. For instance, “The Hangover”, which features Mickey Rocks. Depending on what kind of Hip-Hop your ear likes, the is one for the record books. If there is a sound I can see Curren$y being comfortable with, it’s defiantly the laid back, burn an l sound that is illustrated throughout this track. The story behind this track is pretty much about partying and living life on the edge, which Curren$y does everyday.

We cannot forget about the other standout track off the record. “The Day”, which features Mos Def and Jay Electronica, is something for fans to get amped for. Center Edge Territory, which is the group name of the three, have five more songs that are awaiting the opportunity to our ears. Curren$y wisely invites New Orleans native Jay Elec to jump on this track and as expect, Jay Electronica steals the show on the track. While Jay Electronica has stayed quiet this year thus far, he delivers some of the most power fullest bars we’ve heard this year. “I pray my heart is DMC and Reverend Run enough / 'Cause I’ma throw my number up / I’ma throw some chicken bones and feathers on a hundred bucks / And summon up the thunder what / The voodoo man is coming, bruh / You can’t see the forest for trees / It's okay, I got my jigsaw and my lumber truck / Tell them boys that their run is up.”

Pilot Talk is concluded with two previously released tracks, “Address” and “Life Under The Scope”. Stalley lends a few bars in “Address” and with the addition of Ski Beatz on the track, it’s a track to be talked about...or at least played twice. And how about ending a great album with yet another laid back track with “Life Under The Scope”, where Spitta discusses how the life of the famous really is.

Evolution is something that will always be argued about. However, the evolution of Curren$y from being an unappreciated pothead to on top of every major blog is something that most won’t mind. Pilot Talk is a great example of how patience is always worth it in the long run. Whether your a fan of Curren$y’s weed tunes (Breakfast, Chilled Coughee, The Hangover) or the new outlook on life (The Day, King Kong), he brings something for every Hip Hop fan to listen to. After all, we still talk about monkeys turning into humans, right?

Rating: 84%

Download: Currensy- Smokee Robinson (Mixtape)

Usually when the Super Bowl rolls around, I'm obsessed with watching the game and the commercials. But this year, why was I checking my friends MacBook more than the game? Oh I remember, New Orleans (WOO SAINTS!!!! WOO!!) Curren$y releases his much awaited mixtape Smokee Robinson. The mixtape was first supposed to come out at halftime..I'm waiting..no mixtape. Maybe if the Saints win? Wait they did..still no mixtape. Oh I remember! 11:50 PM on a Sunday night!!


Don Cannon teams up with Curren$y on this one. Artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Chip Tha Ripper, Big Sean, and others make appearances on the mixtape. There's not much I can say about the tape because I've only had it for about half a day and my headphones broke in school. However, the tape after a first listen was pretty impressive. Smokee Robinson showcases different moods demonstrated from WHO DAT??!?! (Curren$y). Make sure you listen to this one, I have a feeling it will be one of my favorites of 2010.

Standout Tracks: 17.5 Cannons, Lemon Kush, Audio Dope, Jordan 3's

download: mediafire

TMO09- #1: Currensy/Wiz Khalifa- How Fly (Mixtape)

Top Mixtapes of 2009- #1: Curren$y/Wiz Khalifa- How Fly

I remember when random tracks from this project were dropping. First it was 'Car Service', then it was 'The Checkpoint'. Two songs that made this project so anticipated for myself. Taylor Gang and Fly Society team up right here to issue out my favorite mixtape of 2009, How Fly. The combination of Wiz's high pitched rapping with Curren$y's low modest rap just sets this mixtape apart from anyone else. It's been spinning for months. The tape gets played at least three times a week and is favored by all of my peers. The story of the mixtape is pretty simple: smoke a lot. But besides that message, the tape is just flawless. The only downside of the tape is the production. How both Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa sent tracks via email makes the tape specialer.

Do your self a favor and jump on both of these artists bangwagon. Wiz Khalifa just released Deal or No Deal and is released two more mixtapes, with the first one called Orange Juice and Kush. Curren$y also just released an album, The Jet Files. He will be releasing his next installment called Smokee Robinson on Super Bowl Sunday.

download: mediafire

MP3: Curren$y- Lemon Kush

Hot Spitta releases his final leak off of Smokee Robinson, which releases Super Bowl Sunday. Lets go Jets...FOOL.

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