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Got That Making Of A Legend Feel

So over and above all, I'm tryna introduce the people to that good music. This is that: So Far Gone, the latest mixtape/album from Toronto MC/Vocalist Drake. An affiliate of Lil Wayne's Young Money records, he's got spit worthy of that co-sign and has composed/written R&B for the likes of Lloyd, Omarion and Trey Songz. (All three of which appear on So Far Gone). Drake himself sings on the tape and is certified by the taste makers that are the M-Theory staff.

While it's technically a mixtape as it contains a couple high profile beats off of other dudes' albums (Ignorant Sh!t, Say What's Real, November 18th)and it's available for free download, it's constructed, flows and is the quality of, an album. I recently commented to Zoop that this was my album of the year pick, an audacious claim considering it's February, and the fact that the potential lineup for the year includes Dr. Dre, Eminem, Raekwon the Chef, Jay-Z, and the Clipse. So in light of that fact, I might have to reserve judgment at most.

Deftly balancing between singing and rhyming over minimalist beats, yet always maintaining a melodic undercurrent, So Far Gone meets my admittedly unreasonable standard for a Classic album. Namely, that you can throw it on and not hit [>>] once. In this era of landfill rap and R&B (it's all filler), So Far Gone stands out as quality not to be ignored.

For more info on Drake, here's a couple interviews he did with Complex and Eighty81.

So here's a stream of the entire joint, if I get enough interest in it I'll post a download link. Enjoy.

NOTE: No.9 doesn't have Mickey Factz on it for those familiar with that remix. This has another Drake verse instead.

So Far Gone

Favourite Underrated:

Favourite Underrated thing to give up for Lent:
Listening to other people when they talk.

Favourite Underrated

...Impression

Jimmy Fallon doing Adam Sandler

It's spot on.

The others in the clip do pretty well also.

Runner up.

Frank. doing Whoever.

(sorry if this was yours)

In related content:

Worst Adam Sandler impression.

What are yours?

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Ummm... Hip-Hop may not want you.

Another one of Hollywood's greats gone bad.

 

Who knows what is going through Juaquin Pheonix's head.  I'm willing to bet that he doesn't even know.

This past week he appeared on Letterman with a slick suite, matted hair and a full beard.  One would think this would be a great interview with an explanation for his new look.  Instead, all he was able to conjure up was a few mumbled phrases and some nappy gum.  The interview is hilarious but at the same time keeps a person wondering. "Is he for real?"  Apparently so.  During the interview he confirmed that he will be leaving the acting scene and replacing it with a hip-hop album.  Wow.  Really? One thing that was barely understood was when he asked if he could come back to Letterman to play his music.  Dave's answer: No.

Ummmm....

I don't think he was joking.

J.P.  responded with a stab at the caliber of singers they have had on the show in the past.

I guess Letterman has already had the hip-hop/reggae Amish  guy on before.  J.P. - someone has already done that.