Sweet’n Lowdown: The Hip Hop Edition, August 7th, 2010 by Bisousbelle

There are 2 exceptions to the hip hop theme of the show…one is a new one from swoon worthy crooner Eric Benet who is expected to release his new album “Lost in Time” sometime in September. The other slow song is an uplifting track from Alicia Keys. Aside from that I think this set is a nice primer for someone who likes hip hop but doesn’t really follow the genre. By now you should know that I love The Roots’ new album How I Got Over…if you like hiphop, rock, jazz and soul then there’s no reason not to download it, i promise you won’t be disappointed!

Freddie Gibbs is originally from Gary, Indiana but has been living in Los Angeles for the past few years trying to transition from underground sensation to a bonafida superstar. As far as I know he’s been called one to watch in gangsta rap for the past 2-3 years…but never really made it because Interscope Records, the label y he was signed to at the time, never released his albums. So basically after years waiting to get a chance at the big leagues, Gibbs seems poised to make it big in 2010.

I’ve had fun memorizing the lyrics to Bed Rock over the past few weeks and so I decided to share the track with you all for a second time. The artists singing on Bed Rock are all on the label Young Money Entertainment. It’s Lil Wayne’s imprint and is home to Drake, Travis McCoy’s cousin Tyga and the up and coming Nicki Minaj. I have been describing Nicki as lil kim meets rihanna because of the nastiness of her lyrics and the tone of her voice…her album Pink Friday is slated to be released this November. I think we can expect big things from this young talent, which is why I played her own track directly after Bed Rock. So that you can get familiar with her voice and have her on your radar.

That’s it for this week, xoxo, bb

:::PLAYLIST PLAYLIST PLAYLIST:::

Sometimes I Cry // Eric Benét
Count Your Blessings // Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley
Now or Never // The Roots, Phonte & Dice Raw
Wait Til You See My Smile // Alicia Keys
I’m Beamin // Lupe Fiasco
Get Started (feat. Talib Kweli) // Strong Arm Steady
Shine Blockas feat. Gucci Mane // Big Boi
Put It Down (feat. Drake) // Bun B
National Anthem (F*ck the World) // Freddie Gibbs
Slow Motion Summit // Teej
Bed Rock // Lil Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Tyga, Jae Millz & Lloyd
Your Love // Nicki Minaj
90210 // Wale
Power (Feat. Dwele) // Kanye West