Nero Re-Invents The Rubix Cube Cancelled?

Nero Re-invents The Rubix Cube has been a project that's been worked on since last year. Since 2008, Nero has kept certain tracks that he felt were his best and stashed them away, many were to debut on this project. However, this announcement leaves a lot of things up in the air. We have no idea what the plans are at this moment but we'll get update you as soon as Nero decides to update us.

Sermons Domain Reviews: The Blueprint 3

Sermon is an old friend of mine, dating back about a year and a half ago, when I first started blending. If you're unfamiliar with his reviews, I'd suggest you check it out, because they're pretty reliable. His lastest features Jay-Z's Blueprint 3, which hits stores September 8th. You can see the original review here.

This is the same man who blew you away with his classic “Blueprint” album back in 2001. He came back with a good, not better than the original, “Blueprint 2” double album in 2002. He fell back from the game for quite some time and dropped 2 solo albums that couldn’t flare up with his “Blueprint” collection. Fast forward to 2009, Jay is still making music and has finally gave us “Blueprint 3.” Some are saying this didn’t need to be made and others will argue against you. Can Jay make another classic album to add to his extensive career?

Jay’s introduction, “What We Talking About” is a more “look at what point we’re at” type song. He mentions various Hip Hop events and names. Most notably, the first verse when he spits “I ain’t talking about Game/I ain’t talking about Jimmy/I ain’t talking about Dame.” Jay knows exactly how much to say before getting borderline disrespectful like with “Dame made millions, even Jaz made scraps/Would’ve made more but he ain’t sign his contract.” The singles (“D.O.A,” “Run This Town”) have been exhausted quite a bit but still stand tall on the album.

It seems as though Hova has finally passed the torch on “A Star Is Born” (Click to Listen) to young J. Cole, one of Jay’s newest signees to Roc Nation. He doesn’t give much of a co-sign to Drake though because “Off That” (Click To Listen) only showcase him on the chorus and it isn’t his best effort. The complaints that Hov was trying to stay relevant using a lot of up and comers has been at all time high but they actually help the album a lot. Mr. Hudson surprises with an amazing chorus on “Young Forever.”

Although the new comers seemed to have taken over, Jay doesn’t forget about some of the people who been down with him for quite some time. Timbaland’s beats aren’t up to par as well. He has also said he was saving his best material for his album which is a selfish act but he does a decent job on “Reminder.” (Click To Listen) His best effort comes with “Venus Vs. Mars.” (Click to Listen) The club potential shows a rare side of Jay now: talking to the shortys.

Kanye gives Jay a 2nd run for his money on “Hate,” (Click To Listen) killing him once again. The duo goes back and forth about the haters on the spaced out Kanye production. The beats don’t match up with the lyrics most of the time. Kid Cudi assists Jay on “Already Home” but the beat gives it a poor showing. However, Jay gets overly cocky, with his rhymes, on “Thank You,” boasting about rappers he could’ve finished but didn’t ‘cause of some unknown reason. He also spits “Please don’t bow in my presence, how am I a legend?/I just got ten number one albums, maybe now eleven.”

Sadly, this won’t make number eleven for Jay. With the exception of about 4 or 5 songs, this is far from a classic. You can’t compare this to the first installment nor should you. Jay has evolved. To some, for the better but judging off of comments, most agree, it’s for the worst. You can’t count out Shawn Carter though. When he finally does retire, he’ll surprise even himself.


Purchase the album here. Or at any retail music seller on Sept. 8th.

Blu - Open(theInstrumentalLP)

New instrumentalLP from your boy Blu. I have been kind of indifferent to some of Blu's previous instrumental works, but this is actually pretty ill. Word on the streets is that he has a full length (rapping) album in the works. here is a link to stream the whole tape (in case your hesistant or at work) Tracklist/Credits Down Below (Along with a split-up version of the tracks):

Download/Stream Here

Tracklist:

Open(theInstrumentalAlbum)
ForHeadsWhoNeedBeats
ProducedByGODleeBarnes
ForGoodGawdProductions
PhotoByRL

01_NoWorries(TheyGonnaLoveUBaby)
WrittenByHerCry
ProducedByMyNegligence
RecordedBeforeCashAndSene

02_GoodGrace(LetUsThankHimForThisFood)
WrittenByMyInspirition
ContainsInfluenceFromJamesYancey
ProducedAndRecordedInGrandpasLiqiourDen2007

03_RAw!(AsHardAsItGets)
WrittenBySmokeyChops
ContainsFakeScratchesFromTheThoughtsOf:
Frank,Asia,LilFame,BustaBust&FieldMob
Produced&RecordedByTime;GodSpeedTho

04_theRunAwaySlaveSong
WrittenByMyReasonToLeave
ProducedByMyReasonNotToWrite
RecordedOnTheBeachWithMyFeetUp

05_LikeEveryDayAintTheSame
WrittenByOldJazzRecords
ProducedByTheFeelingIWas58
RecordedInAEmptyWoodFloorLivingRoomBuiltIn1940

06_OpenChopShop(MilkMoneysFirstBeat)
WrittenByTheChildFeelingToProduce
ProducedByTheWayHipHopMadeMeFeelAsAChild
RecordedInAnOfficeWorkingAtMyThirdLabelJob

07_LetMeTellU
WrittenByTheThoughtOfWhatMyMomThinksOfMe
ProducedByTheFeelingThisWouldGetOld
RecordedByTheFeelingThatThisWouldGetSold
AndRecordedOverBySene

08_TalkingToMyselfTooOften
WrittenByAnAngelWhisperingRapsAboutWhatTheySayBackHome
ProducedByMyClosedMindAndOpenThirdEar
RecordedInSomeGlossyPrintPictureOfChoppedHeaven

09_WeDance(ThoughIWalk,WeUsedToFly)
WrittenByAnAncestrialDream
SampledByAPoemFromSaulWilliams
AndAJayElectronicaLineThatCrushedMyAlbumTheme
ProducedAndRecordedWithBothThoughtsInMindAtTheTime
AndSuposedlyAGodlee/RaachFeature

10_theLongWindedReverendBarnes
WrittenByTheThoughtICouldPreach
ProducedByGodsWillThatIWentToChurchAsAChild
RecordedAtTheChurchOfFlyingSoulInMyBedroom

11_FoundAtTheBottomOfTheRainbow
WrittenByTheThoughtOfLovingMusic
ProducedByTheLoveOfTheThought
RecordedBeforeIKnewWeWouldBeAlone

12_SucreForSunshine
WrittenByAMemoryOverSangria
ProducedByHerLatinRequest
RecordedForHerSmile

13_ThruTheMist
WrittenByMyDetermination
SampledForExtraConfindence
ProducedByAmbitionToGoHard
AndRecordedByMyStubbornWill

14_ThankU
WrittenByTheThoughtOfThisDay
ProducedByTheThoughtIWasAPianist
AndRecordedBeforeAFakeStudioAudience

15_(bonus)cB4(WBGlow)
WrittenInCaseUReallyWantedToHearMeTalkAboutMyOldBeats
ProducedAfterIHadOver300Of’em
RecordedLike…FuckIt,WhyNot

ThanxTo
Exile,Mainframe&TaRaach
ForProductionInfluenceAndEncouragement

DOWNLOAD HERE

Nas & Damian Marley - Distant Relatives (Tracklist)

Now I have no idea if this official but take it how you want to. Looks pretty legit to me.



01 Intro (Something New) (prod. Damian Marley)
02 As We Enter (prod. Damian Marley)
03 Revolutionary (prod. Damian Marley)
04 Count Your Blessings (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley)
05 Belief is Key (prod. Damian Marley)
06 Africa Must Wake Up f. K’naan (prod. Nas, Damian & Stephen Marley)
07 Black Horizon f. K’naan (prod. Damian Marley)
08 Only the Strong (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley)
09 Our Generation f. Joss Stone & Stevie Wonder (prod. Damian Marley)
10 Empowerment (prod. Stephen Marley)
11 AID (prod. K’naan & Nas)
12 Let’s End It (Poverty) f. K’naan (prod. 9th Wonder & Damian Marley)
13 The Earth f. Bob Marley (prod. Salaam Remix, Damian & Stephen Marley)
14 Black Man’s Paper f. Erykah Badu (prod. Afry) [UK Bonus]
15 Weed On f. Snoop Dogg (prod. Damian Marley) [iTunes Bonus]

Luck-One - Kick, Push

Luck-One goes in straight lacerates Lupe's Kick Push. Here is what he said about the track:

"It just dawned on me that some of you have never heard me switch the flow up and spit hard. Exhibit A:"

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Drake - Fear

The one and only bonus track of the re-release of Drake's So Far Gone EP
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Nero Freestyles over Guess Who's Back on CDR

Nero returns to CDR with Donnis & Mike Waxx for a second freestyle. If you missed the first time he tore it down, check it out.

Skyzoo - The Salvation (Snippets)

The Salvation drops September 29th (Duck Down/Jamla Records)

Steam (Via Amazon.com)

Max B Updates: Sentencing and Motions for Re-trial

Now if you keep up with the wave master at all. You'd know that there were alot of reports that Max B was sentenced to 75 years in prison yesterday. However, Max's good friend French Montana, had some news to spread via twitter.

So what French was trying to say is that it looks like Max has 30 days to go to the judge with the new evidence and new lawyer to try to convince them that the evidence gives then the right for a re-trial. If they can't get the re-trial ...75 years.

D.O.Z. (Death Of Zshare)

As many of you have probably realized by now, A few days ago Zshare clocked out of the hosting game, most likely for good. Now typically this wouldn't pose a problem, as I tend to host from Usershare about 70% of the time. However, for the unsuspecting souls who have made Sound Society submissions over the past week and a half, you may not be so lucky. Luckily for you , I've decided take it upon myself to review any re-submissions. So if you have any submissions from the past 10 days or so that had links to Zshare, don't go flooding Dmack's or Redline's email. I'm taking one for the team. Hit me up at Natac.waveclub@gmail.com and I'll review it within the next few days.

C-Menniz - Fast Life

After a two-year hiatus, Boston rapper C-Menniz returns with his second solo effort "Trials & Tribulations" and his lead single "Fast Life" You can download the full album for free Here

JustNice - Drive (Feat. Brey Quick & Choze)

This next song is from Pennsylvania rapper JustNice (Right). He's one of the latest artist we stumbled across via twitter. Shoutout to Choze for the heads up on this track as well. Coming off the Choze & JustNice collab mixtape entitled Respect Earned, Drive is a very smooth track, the concept is dope and the production has a sort of R&B feel that surprising works perfectly with the tone of the track. Good shit all around, highly recommended.

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