Tuesday. 9.19.06 11:51 pm
Artist: Daz
Title: So So Gangsta
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Reviewed by: Conan Milne
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Daz Dillinger has been known for many things throughout his lengthy career. Firstly as the cousin of multi-platinum superstar Snoop Doggy Dogg, then as one half of West Coast gangsta rap tag team Tha Dogg Pound. Later, people would also recognize D-A-Z as the producer of classic Death Row jams like "Tha Doggfather" and "Ambitionz Az A Ridah". Unfortunately, after swooping under the mainstream radar following his departure from Tha Row, the West Coast figure would become as well known for his controversial interviews and questionable independent output as he would for his best material. With major-backed set So So Gangsta (So So Def/Virgin), this Dogg Pound 'G' has a bone to pick with anyone who dared to dismiss his talents after leaving Suge’s one-time empire.
Beginning with the ominous "Thang On My Hip", the rapper lays waste to his lyrical adversaries over a thunderous No I.D. production that refuses to let up on its menace. Warning the hypothetical opposition that he keeps his weapon of choice by his side, Daz's subject matter harks back to the lyricism of Dogg Food, albeit not quite as fresh as it once sounded. Needless to say, many of the cuts on offer here live up to the albums eyebrow raising title. The self-explanatory "Rat-A-Tat-Tat" works well because Daz's flow sounds as good here as it did in his Death Row heyday, and another classic beat ensures some sloppy lyrics can be forgiven. Other tracks don't fare quite as well: haven't we heard enough odes to being a Dogg Pound Gangsta without another in the form of the mediocre "DPG Fo' Life"?
In the presence of strong company, Daz excels. "Strizap" is saved from being another gun homage via a stellar Ice Cube verse that motivates Dillinger to come with his 'A' game. On "Weekend", meanwhile, it's nothin' but a gangsta party, with an inspired JD production and the sultry vocals of Johnta Austin combining to provide a clear standout.
There’s no question that some will be put off by Daz’s relentless gangsta persona, which is certainly beginning to show some age. However, great production work from Scott Storch ("Money On My Mind") and, of course, Daz himself, coupled with the sheer energy that pulsates through every offering, means So So Gangsta avoids the dog house. Having said that, this canine could stand to showcase some newer tricks next time he's unleashed.
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Tuesday. 9.19.06 11:16 pm
WHITNEY AIN'T DIVORCING BOBBY!
YEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHH (Said like a Young Jeezy ad lib.) My girl Shanny Shan has the real dope, homey! Translation: she's got the inside scoop on Bobby and Whitney's looming "divorce." Ryan Cameron of V-103 has word from a very reliable source that the Bobby/Whitney divorce is NOT going to happen. According to his source, this action is just an aggressive threat from Whitney – a slap up if you will. This represents her saying, "OK, you've soiled your oats with Superhead, now quit playing, it's time to come home!" According to his source, the divorce is never gonna happen. Hey, as others pray for their divorce, I want them to stay together - word to Bobby Kristina!
ILLSEED TO MARQUES HOUSTON...
WTF IS GOING ON IN YOUR HEAD? Taking pictures of yourself on the toilet with shades on? I have no other comments, but I implore you to caption this picture that was sent to me.
THE SOURCE'S NEW BEEF
The New Source magazine has a new beef. Do you remember Donny Goines? He won a contest during AllHipHop Week and took home a cool $5,000. Well, we all wished him well, and he even wrote a hot rap about AHH. At the time, we were informed by the crew that they were going to be featured in the Unsigned Hype section, a place that has broken rappers like Biggie and Common. Well, here is what Donny has to say now.
"For those who don't know, I was supposed to have a Unsigned Hype article in the Source magazine based on a online contest I participated in a few months back. I was judged and announced the winner and was told I would be in this issue that is coming out. But instead, they gave me a stupid f****n ad. As you all know, I hustled my a** off for that spot. With your help, I actually achieved my goal and was very proud of myself, only to be insulted by not receiving the article. I won't get into specifics but let's just say the Source magazine is on some bulls**t so I responded the only way I know how. Through the music."
Goines now has a diss song going at the magazine. Check it out here.
DIDDY ALBUM INFO...
So, the word on the street is the new Diddy album is pretty gosh darn good. Some people that I know relayed this to me and they don't work for Bad Boy. Now, there is a song on there with Nas, Cee-Lo and its produced by Kanye West that I heard is so crack you couldn't put a fiend anywhere near it. There is some charming comments about Kim Porter too. Diddy says in a song, “You stuck with me through all that J-Lo stuff.” Yep, now this album has been promoted as a danceable record so here is Diddy having some fun in the studio. Check it out.
By the way, I think I know what's the deal with Diddy, Kim and the twins. I don't know any really. All I know is Diddy I heard he's going to need a pair of shotguns, you heard?
CONGRATS TO LALA AND 'MELO
If you didn't already know, LaLa Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony are expecting their first child. The VJ and NBA star made the announcement today via a publicist. That's nice. I wish them well and hope they don't loathe me for some confusion about one of my rumors. I have a friend down South named LaLa that used to give me rumors and I shouted her out. LaLa the VJ, with good reason, thought I was referring to her. It was a mess, but they straightened it out and I clarified. She didn't even try to get me fired!
ZAB'S WIFE GOES OFF?
Slightly old, but I heard that Zab Judah's wife went off on the boxer after catching him in the VIP of a New York club. What "had happened" according to the New York Daily News is that Super Judah was at club Sol chillin' in the VIP with tennis star and part-time amazon Serena Williams. Well, Meda Judah sees her hubby in VIP, but isn't given access to the exclusive area. At at point she reportedly spazzed her way back there, grabbed Zab and dashed. I reportedly took Zab's place next to Serena. (I'm kidding)
QUICKIES: NOTHING TO DO? START A RUMOR!
Every now and then, we get a slew of bad rumors, generally centering around death. So, here we go! To my knowledge, Teairra Mari and Busta Rhymes' hypeman Spliff Star are both alive.
I think I have to give props to VIBE's new editor-in-chief Danyel Smith. She apparently made Bobby and Whitney fake a divorce while Bobby was on the current issue of the magazine and is now selling more than if Chrissy Aggy was on there! (Just kidding, but props due.)
So, Kanye gets a girl and all the G.O.O.D. guys want to get a babe! Rumor has it Mr. Fonzworth Bentely is now dating actress Faune A. Chambers. She was in a few movies now, but I don't know any more on this right now
I was on the AHH message boards and one poster named Waterproof said that Grand Master Melle Mel is about to come back with a new album. Melle Mel is the original G.O.A.T. don’t sleep!
While sources say Nas will drop in December, the promo for Nas' Hip-Hop is dead has begun and the date is November 7. We'll see!
Ras Kass might have started a rumor about the Game. The West Coast rapper said that Game was now repairing the relationship with his bro Big Fase since there is beef in the air! I don't know about this, but it would be cool to see.
ILL PICS
I am NOT MAD at Dame Dash for this picture. I think he knows the true meaning of life. Thanks to TMZ.com
ILL VIDS
So, I come across artists all day, every day. I'm like a bootleg A&R. The difference is that I actually listen to as much stuff as I can, whereas an A&R's likely to ignore you. So, my Canadian homey sent me this video and told me how ill it was. That's what they all say, but this one is actually ill. Check out Classified and his video for "Find Out."
Hey, years and years ago, KRS-One spearheaded the Stop The Violence movement. Gangsters please stay away from YouTube. Its called self-incrimination. Hey, stop the madness - for real.
YESTERDAY, WE LOVE YOU!
Some super good rumors and some super good crap! Read yesterday's rumors by illseed and consider it a re-run!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
-illseed
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HOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at
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Tuesday. 9.19.06 10:49 pm
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Just when you thought witty covers were approaching extinction, "Weird Al" Yankovic rekindles the flame. His "White and Nerdy" remake of Chamillionaire's "Ridin'" video is a must-watch.
Weird Al - "White & Nerdy"
Ready for some interesting news on Lil' Flip's forthcoming album, I Need Mine, as well as a mixtape titled Ballin'. The noteworthy thing here is that Flip hopes to follow up his "I'm A Balla" single (which has stalled at this point) with a Lyfe Jennings-assisted new single "Ghetto Mindstate."
" 'Ghetto Mindstate' is just explaining to people — a lot of black people don't understand why they stuck in the 'hood," Flip said. "If you don't get out the 'hood, you not gonna know what's out in the world. If you're stuck in the 'hood mentally, you're not gonna get out physically." (Source)
A welcome departure from gold teef', low-hangin' chains and odes to fried chicken.
Posted by SOHH Rizoh at September 19, 2006 08:38 AM
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