On The Watch “Young Money”

Young Money is an Army, straight up! These Kats over there or built different, they grind hard and it shows in the way they follow their boss Weezy’s lead. The year 2010 that just passed was a real good year for the camp. Drake’s “Thank Me Later”,Lil Wayne’s “Rebirth” and “I Am Not A Human Being” all were part of the top 10 highest 2010 hip hop album sales.

It’s only fitting that the New Year 2011 started out right for another member of the camp by the name of Nicki Minaj who recently released her LP “Pink Friday” which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 200 Album Chart, and as been certified platinum as of January 5, 2011. This camp is very talented and competitive within itself.

Young Money artists get play just about everywhere nowadays; the clubs and the radio are just killing it with hits that this camp is bringing out. With new members already being added to the young label, 2011 could be another chart topping year for the team. REAL TALK! Check out my DJ Blaze/Young Money Takeover Set on my mixtapes section.

Blaze

On The Watch “Jay- Z’ s Book Decoded “

To all my Blazinone.com fans that follows Jay-Z and enjoy his music like I do, you all need to do yourselves a favor and cop that Decoded book. I’ve been a huge fan of Jay’s and I’m talking before he blew up to the rest of the world.

I always though I knew everything there was to know about Jay but after reading this book I felt like Jay gave us a more personnel look inside his brilliant mind and take on life has he sees it. In this book Jay brings us back to where it all begin, he gives us a vivid picture of what it was like growing up in Bed-Stuy Marcy projects and the sources of his inspiration. We as fans get to see Jay as the artist who then becomes the great entrepreneur/businessman we have grown to admirer.

The depth of his rapping skills alone shook me, and I’m one who listens to Jay daily, but being able to read how he dissected some of his favorite tracks was a treat I couldn’t believe I was receiving. The man is a genius and I enjoyed reading every part of the book from the start to the end. REAL TALK!! Peeps shouldn’t sleep on this book cause it’s a sure shot collectible.

Blaze

On The Watch “Last Train To Paris is Diddy’s 5th studio album”

Last Train To Paris is Diddy’s 5th studio album but you’d never know it the way he’s been on his grind promoting it like crazy. Diddy’s been on every talk show, day and night, MTV News, 106 and Park for the whole week of December 13 to 17th, SNL, The View and even threw in a performance last night for the third annual WWE Tribute to the Troops of America.

Diddy’s been going at it hard and you really can’t front on him. REAL TALK! Hate him or love him the man is a self-promotional team, the kind of dude you want on your team. Although his first week sales have been predicted to be his lowest to come out to date, Peeps should still take notice of this Pioneers drive and self-motivation cause no amount of sales good/bad can teach you that, REAL TALK! Keep doing you Diddy I respect your grind. –Peep the LP it’s tight!!

Blaze

On The Watch “Rick Ross and Trey Songz”

I’ve been watching the moves that Rick Ross has made since his first appearance back in 2006, and I gotta say that this dude is serious. Homey hasn’t stop since he step foot in the game. The self proclaimed Boss of MIAMI and Hip Hop’s heavy weight, is finally coming to his own and creating his own lane that can’t go unnoticed by his peers. REAL TALK! Ross has had countless hits blaring out in the clubs and on the radio, whether its him on his own or as a feature on R&B tracks, Ross comes in hard and delivers nothing less then hot topping chart tracks. The drive that Ross has displayed through out the year 2010 will definitely carry over to the New Year 2011 to come. Check out my DJ Blaze/Rick Ross takeover set and see what I’m talking about!

 

It’s been quite a journey for my man Trey Songz, ever since he jump on the opportunity to open for Jay-Z in late 2009, Trey’s life movement have been nothing but positive. He’s swag has been on some next level shit, he’s been dropping hits after hits and all of them have been chart-topping tracks for the clubs and for the radio. He’s also been quite the guest feature on many heavy hitters A list like Diddy, Rick Ross, T.I., Fat Joe and Drake just to name a few. The man is killing the airwaves right now; this year has definitely been his best music wise. I expect nothing less from him for the New Year 2011. Keep doing ya thang Trey.

Blaze

On The Watch “Dj Blaze’s Top 5 Guest Spitters”

My Top 5 Guest Spitters

Whether it’s Hip Hop/R&B or POP tracks. These Kats can really spits some shit and having them on your tracks can help push your stocks in the game. REAL TALK
First up is my man Hov, some may disagree for the simple fact that Hov is very selective when it comes down to doing features and he will break the bank with his, but lets be real, when the man blesses you with one of his verses it’s a rap, having Jay on your track will make you step your own game up on the lyrical side. On the flip side of things your track is in HEAVY rotation whether it’s in the club or on the radio.

Next up we have Busta Rhymes, one of the best in the game, he probably spits most of his best verses has a feature on tracks. His energy alone demands your attention, his verses makes you sit up the first time you hear it and press REPEAT!!

Next up we have my man Yeezy, Kanye is the type of feature that once you have him on your track you gotta be willing to loose your spotlight for a quick minute cause Homie goes in on you like his ready to murk you on your own shit!! REAL TALK.

Next up it’s my man Luda, he’s very versatile in a lot of area and very animated like a Busta Rhymes. He’s been known to outshine a number of established artists and destroyed them on their own shit as a feature.

Next in line we have Weezy, the man has produced so many guest verses in such a short time that you could put out LP’s out of all of them. Wayne rips up tracks like he owns the masters, and like the others on this list he’s also destroyed his share of features to the point where they felt like abandoning ship.
Now you guys don’t have to agree with whom I picked for my top guest spitters but lets be real, all of these Kats are well-established artists and respected in the game, a cosign from anyone of them can definitely help your exposure and if your budget is phat then you can shoot the video to help boost your own LP. REAL TALK

Blaze

On The Watch “Dj Blaze’s Top Producers Pick”

 

Top Producers

If you’re looking for that radio friendly sound or that crazy club track that you can’t seem to get out of your head, these are some of the producers you need to holla at, real talk:

First up we have Ryan Leslie (the sleeper of the game) super producer/ multi-instrumentalist, singer/rapper of the production game. Ryan has produce hot singles for a number of artists from Hip-Hop to R&B. I call him the sleeper of the game because this guy is a musical genius…. check out the Ryan Leslie/Fabolous set I got up on the mixtape section, this dude is serious!!

Next in line we have Jermaine Dupri, Grammy award winning, producer, songwriter/rapper. This man’s track record speaks for himself. He’s always looking to make you dance every chance he gets. He’s always trying to craft that hit that makes all the club goers move.

Next up we have Super-producer Timbaland, an innovator who prides himself by staying ahead of the game with his unique trademark sound, which holds no boundaries. Radio loves him and the clubs can’t get enough of him.

Next up we have Mr. West, producer, musician rapper/singer. Kanye’s commercial success speaks volume in the music game, whether you love him or hate him, the man knows how to bang out hits. His futuristic style is like no other in the game.

Next up we have Swizz Beats, record producer, DJ/rapper. His production style and interesting ideas create crazy hype, whether you get him hyping up the track, on the chorus, or simply in the background, you’re pretty much guaranteed some mainstream success.

At the end of the day no album is complete without a hit record, these hit makers or all CERTIFIED!!

Blaze

On The Watch “Celtics vs Heat Tuesday October 26, 2010”

On a side note For all NBA fans out there, there’s a must see game that real NBA heads can’t miss. My Celtics vs Heat Tuesday October 26, 2010 on national television. The New Big 3 of Miami will be facing off with the Original Big 3 of the Celtics in the TD Garden.

This will be a battle that will be nationally televised by TNT. There’s allot of talk right now that this season’s championship will be handed to the new Big 3 in Miami, but what the peeps need to realise is that Boston is one of the teams in the league that can seriously compete with the Heat about who will walk away Top Dog of the East.
After all, to be Top Dog of the league you have to beat the West which have the Lakers as the defending champions. GO Celtics!!

Blaze

On The Watch “MTV News’ Hip Hop Brain Trust Hottest 10 Mc’s In The Game for 2010

Its that time of the year again when MTV News’ Hip Hop Brain Trust select their version of the Hottest 10 Mc’s In The Game for 2010. Now, the criteria which they set forth consisted of the following:

-cultural influence

-rhyme skill,

-flow

-web presence

-buzz

-commercial success

-business ventures

After reading what it takes to be on that list, I was shocked to see the outcome of that discussion.

CHECK IT OUT

1-Eminem

2-Jay-Z

3-Kanye West

4-Drake

5-Rick Ross

6-Nicki Minaj

7-Lil Wayne

8-Waka Flocka Flame

9-B.O.B.

10-Ludacris

They can’t be serious!!

Blaze

 

On The Watch “B.E.T’s Top 10 21st Century Rappers”

On Friday October 15, 2010, BET, along with Big Tigga, gathered up some heavy hitters in the music game to discus and debate on who came out from the year 1999 and still maintained relevant in the 21st century.

Now after viewing the list I can’t really complain about whom they decided to place on the list but where some of them landed can and will probably be questionable.

BET’S TOP 10 21st CENTURY RAPPERS
1-Eminem
2-Lil Wayne
3-Kanye West
4-50 Cent
5-T.I.
6-Ludacris
7-Drake
8-Young Jeezy
9-Jadakiss
10-Rick Ross

Blaze