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Hosted by Just Blaze and a feature from ex-enemy Joe Budden, I anticipate this’ll be a good mixtape. Especially as the blogs have been praising the quality of the singles that Saigon had put out there from this tape. Grab it below. Visuals for the excellent track from the equally-excellent Zero Heroes mixtape. Undoubtedly, it’s one of the finer productions on the tape, courtesy of Just Blaze, who not only provides a fantastic string-driven production, but offers XV one of his bigger co-signs to date. Rightfully, the video has a personal theme, being centered around XV’s day-to-day happenings in his hometown of Wichita, Kansas. It fits both the relatively biographical lyrics and the melodic production, giving the entire package a nice holistic feel with each element suitably enhancing the other. Another good release from XV, on the back of his recent spate of top quality material. Grab the track and the entire mixtape for free here.
Click here to go hear them. Brief impressions is that on the production side of things Just Blaze has handled himself as well as you’d expect him to and Saigon’s conscious raps and easy-to-the-ear flow should ensure this album isn’t a disappointment. There’s certainly a few tracks on here I look forward to hearing in full. Better than illmatic as claimed by Saigiddy though? Hell naw.
Sai joins forces with Faith Evans and Just Blaze, to give us this uplifting piece of hip-hop that’s quite simply fantastic. Faith Evans’ soulful vocals are perfect alongside Saigon’s smooth flow, whilst Just Blaze’s production on this is nothing short of awesome, adding an old-school gospel vibe. Feel good hip-hop at it’s best. Sai seems to be churning out the visuals as of late, this, the latest edition to his visualogue (I like that). It’s the first joint, Strength, which really catches my ear drums in their sweet spot. Saigon reels out the multi’s like they are going out of fashion over a typically, soulful Just Blaze production. The Tony the Tiger sampling in the second joint is just too annoying to even give a chance. The Greatest Story Never Told will finally be told in February 2011… (And apparently it’s better than Illmatic… *shrugs*).
For further proof of Just’s ability with an instrumental, have a listen to the Team USA theme song that Just made for the USA’s contingent in the 2008 Olympics. I absolutely dare you to not be motivated by it, it’s an awesome bit of music to get you motivated and get that adrenaline going.
Never fear, they’re playing again on Tuesday. Only 30 tickets left so make sure you grab one by clicking here. In addition, there will also be 20 tickets available for cash only @ Wyld Pitch Record shop, 51 Lexington St, Soho, London W1F. Now onto the music: these two producers have made some of the best beats in Hip Hop over the last decade. Don’t believe me? Well, here’s two excellent mixes for you (the 1st one in particular will be played in my car for the next month!) that not only showcase their best work but will also give you an idea of what the show will be like. Click the red links below. Seriously do, you’d be a fool not to. Chris P Cuts – Just Blaze vs Alchemist mix (< — right click and then click save as)
This is an all-rounder that will definitely suit a wide variety of tastes. Could be a really big hit too, if given the right promo, and gives me high hopes for the upcoming album. Kidz In The Hall-Take Over The World ft. Colin Munroe and Red 5ive |
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