DON'T FORGET...

COP THIS TOMORROW!!!!

(and by "cop" I mean PURCHASE!!)
Check the OB4CL2 Site here

that is all.

TOP PRIORITY: THE ECSTATIC TOUR HITS BOSTON

Mos Def's "The Ecstatic" tour touches down in Boston tomorrow evening (9.8.09) @ The House of Blues. This tour celebrates the release of Mighty Mos' album, "The Ecstatic" which was released on Downtown Records on June 9th, 2009. Jay Electronica joins Mos on the tour, along with Talib Kweli and Erykah Badu on select dates.

Check up coming tour dates below & if you're in Boston tomorrow keep an eye open for the kid
; )

9/8 | Boston, MA | House of Blues
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9/16- Baltimore, MD- Sonar
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9/17 | Philadelphia, PA | The Electric Factory
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For complete tour dates, check out:
www.gardengrown.com
www.guerillaunion.com
www.myspace.com/mosdef

DRAKE FACES HIS FEARS (DOWNLOAD)

Word on the street is that this track is the only new one that will be found on Drake's "So Far Gone" EP (scheduled to drop on September 15th*). I'm not sure how I feel about that fact, but I do know that I love this song.

"I think I'm scared of what the future holds, I was wishing for some things and now I'm used to those, every girl I met thinks I'm fucking groupie hoes, the honesty in my music has left me too exposed"

Download: "Fear" by Drake, produced by DJ Khalil HERE

JAY-Z's "D.O.A" FOR DUMMIES

The good people of FUSE have taken it upon themselves to break down the lyrics of "Death of Autotune" for those of you who may have missed the point on the first go 'round. Consider this a one on one tutorial for the lyrically impaired...no disrespect intended...


JAY-Z, "D.O.A" from 'The Blueprint 3'

Only rapper to rewrite history without a pen
No I.D. on the track let the story begin...
begin... begin

I (JAY-Z) am known as one of the few MCs that can create intricate rhymes without jotting anything down. This is a reminder of how impressive that feat is...

No I.D. is the producer for this song. He is also known as the man who helped mentor multiplatinum selling phenom Kanye West. He's good, and that's why I am bragging about having him on my album.


This is anti-autotune, death of the ringtone
This ain't for iTunes, this ain't for sing-alongs

Auto-tune is a product that alters your voice to make it sound in-pitch with the song. I don't like it! It's too popular! This is a song is dedicated to the streets. Gangsters care not about digital sales!


This is Sinatra at the opera, bring a blonde
Preferably with a fat ass who can sing a song

Kanye West has said that I am a modern day Frank Sinatra, and the idea of me at the opera is a metaphor for me versus my competitors. I am super tough and tower above the competition!


Wrong, this ain't politically correct
This might offend my political connects

Henceforth, I shall recklessly abandon subtlety.


My raps don't have melodies
This sh*t make jackers wanna go n commit felonies
Ah, get your chain tooken
I may do it myself, I'm so Brooklyn

My music provides the soundtrack for crime, yet as a resident of Brooklyn, I am no stranger to crime. This is not unlike the seedier elements of my fanbase.

I know we facin a recession
But the music yall makin gonna make it the great depression

Your music gives me sadface.


Ah, or your lack of aggression
Pull your skirt back down, grow a set man

Please stop being a girl and grow a pair already.


Ah, ah... this is just violent
This is death of autotune, ah moment of silence
la da da da... hey hey hey goodbye

Please take a moment to mourn the current state of hip hop and R&B. I plan on ushering in a new era of music.


Only rapper to rewrite history without a pen
No I.D. on the track let the story begin...
begin... begin

Holdup, this ain't a number 1 record
This is practically assault with a deadly weapon

I will, again, firmly assert my street cred. My music caters to ruffians.


I made this just for Flex and Mr. Cee...

I created this track for the streets. Funkmaster Flex and Mr Cee are two famous mixtape DJs that would enjoy this type of song.


I want n*ggas to feel threatened
Stop your blood clot crying
The kid the dog everybody dying

Violent imagery! My Jamaican side tells you to stop being a wuss.


No lyin, you n*ggas' jeans too tight
Your colors too bright, your voice too light
I might wear black for years straight,
I might bring back Versace shades,

You are so wimpy! Where is the threatening/dangerous element? I don't care for your fashion sense and intend to wear an opposing outfit in protest!


This ain't for Z100
'Ye told me to kill yall to keep it 100

Z100 is dedicated to pop radio in the New York area. I do not wish to be associated with the station or its music. Kanye told me to give you 100% of my "edgier" side.


This is for Hot 9-7
This here's for Clue, for Khaled, for we the best in

This is strictly for hip hop radio! In addition to the previously mentioned Funkmaster Flex and Mr Cee, this is a song also caters to DJ Clue and DJ Khaled. I will repeat my assertion of superiority.

N*gga this sh*t violent
This is death of autotune, moment of silence...

la da da da... hey hey hey goodbye

Only rapper to rewrite history without a pen
No I.D. on the track let the story begin...
begin... begin

Holdup, this sh*t need a verse from Jeezy... ay!

I might send this to the mixtape Weezy

Young Jeezy needs to rhyme on this! I will repeat his calling card, "ay!", to prove how well I know his music. I am also debating on giving the instrumental to Lil Wayne for use on his very popular mixtape series.


Get somebody from BMF to talk on this
Give this to a Blood, let a Crip walk on it

These lines denote my understanding of gang culture.


Get me foul to style on this
I just don't need nobody to smile on this
You n*ggas singin too much,
Get back to rap you T-Pain'n too much

To reiterate: You, wimps. Jigga, tough. Please start rapping and quit emulating T-Pain. It bothers me.


Ah, I'm a multi-millionaire
So how is it I'm still the hardest n*gga here?
I don't be in the project hallway
Talkin' bout how I be in the project all day
That sounds stupid to me,
If you a gangsta, this is how you prove it to me

How can I be so loaded, yet I am still harder than all of you street toughs? What gives? Please make better, edgier music. This is how you can earn my respect.


Yeah, just get violent
This is death of autotune, moment of silence

la da da da... hey hey hey goodbye

Only rapper to rewrite history without a pen
No I.D. on the track let the story begin…
begin... begin

A BREATH OF "FRESH AIR" (TOUR DATES)

The Folks of Rhymesayers are sending their home team on the road. Check the 2009 "FRESH AIR" tour dates featuring Brother Ali, Evidence, Toki Wright & BK-One.

See you @ The Paradise!!

09.22 – Duluth, MN – Pizza Luce
09.23 – Mankato, MN – What’s Up Lounge
09.24 – Iowa City, IA – The Industry
09.25 – Sioux Falls, SD – Nutty’s North (Outside)
09.26 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
09.27 – Lawrence, KS – Granada
09.29 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
09.30 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
10.01 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep
10.02 – Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue
10.03 – Boise, ID – The Venue
10.04 – Missoula, MT – The Badlander
10.06 – Spokane, WA – The Boulevard
10.07 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
10.08 – Victoria, BC – Element
10.09 – Vancouver, BC – Venue
10.10 – Bellingham, WA – The Nightlight
10.11 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
10.12 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
10.14 – Arcata, CA – Humboldt State University
10.15 – Reno, NV – The New Oasis
10.16 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
10.17 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
10.18 – Santa Clara, CA – Avalon Nightclub
10.20 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
10.21 – San Diego, CA – Cane’s
10.22 – Tempe, AZ – Club Red
10.23 – Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
10.24 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
10.26 – Lubbock, TX – The Foundation
10.27 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
10.28 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Alternative Lounging
10.29 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
11.01 – Orlando, FL – The Social
11.04 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
11.05 – Baltimore, MD – The Ottobar
11.06 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church
11.07 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
11.08 – Boston, MA – The Paradise
11.09 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
11.10 – Portland, ME – The Asylum
11.11 – Northampton, MA – Pearl Street
11.13 – Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop
11.14 – Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music Diner
11.15 – Louisville, KY – Uncle Pleasants
11.17 – Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig
11.18 – Chicago, IL – Metro
11.19 – Madison, WI – Barrymore Theatre
11.20 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue

BACK TO SCHOOL W/ GHOSTFACE KILLAH (GFK'S WIZDOM of the WEEK #3)

Ghostface's 'Wizdom of the Week' #3 from 2dopeboyz.com on Vimeo.

I have a special place in my heart for Ghostface. I can't tell you how many of his songs express EXACTLY what I feel in relation to a good number of situations, especially relationships...which is interesting simply because I'm a woman.

If there is ANY member of Wu that seems to "get it" when it comes to the opposite sex, its Ghost (take that statement however you wish...lol).

In this vlog entry, he schools the men on ways to keep your woman happy. I find it to be sound advice...and Lord knows some of yall need that in your life, like ASAP. LOL

THROWBACK THURSDAY: JAY-Z EDITION

In anticipation of BP3| Blue Print 3 (although I know the majority of you thieves have already downloaded it...LOL), I wanted to show some of my favorite Hov songs some blog love. I'm truly excited about the release of the album and this is the first time in ages that I've held off on downloading an album until the actual release date. Talk about an act of self control...

Anyhow, enjoy my Throwback Thursday offerings and feel free to toss a diamond up...


Can't Knock The Hustle


Feelin It


Dead Presidents