On The Watch ” It’s All About The 2013 NBA Playoffs”

NBA Playoffs

It’s that time of the year again to show up or go home early REAL TALK! Any way you want to spin it, this year’s basketball season was a HELL of a surprise to me. REAL TALK! I would have never predicted the All-star Squad that the Lakers possessed this year would have been walking into the Western Conference playoffs as a seven seed or that my beloved Celtics would have been crawling their way into the playoffs in the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference. (Unreal!!) True say; uncontrolled injuries to key players definitely played a SERIOUS factor in this year’s season but if there’s one thing I can’t front on is the Miami Heat and their 3 Headed Monsters.

Them Dudes dominated through out the whole season REAL TALK! Their 27-Game winning streak put the league on notice that this year’s playoff is going to be EPIC. Them Dudes over there in Miami are looking HUNGRY for that O’Bryan Trophy. REAL TALK! Now the Million Dollar question is “Who is going to dethrone the Heat in their Quest to recapture that elusive peace of Gold?” Tune in to The NBA Playoffs, which are set to start this Saturday April 20, 2013. Let the Games begin!!!

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On The Watch ” It’s All About Justin Timberlake”

Justin Timberlake aka JT is a songwriter, dancer, record producer, actor and successful businessman who has established himself as one of the most commercially successful singers to ever do it this good in the Pop, Dance and R&B genres till this day. REAL TALK! With only 2 solo LP’s dropped between the year 2002 and 2006, JT still solidified his position in the Game by dominating the charts worldwide and catering to the clubs and the radio stations along the way.

JT’s work ethic, creativity and personal drive did not go unnoticed, as a solo artist JT pick up some esteemed hardware along the way, in 2006 he was the winner of 2 MTV Europe Music Awards for “Best Male Artist” and “Best Pop Artist”. In 2007 JT was also Winner of four MTV Video Music Awards for “Male Artist Of The Year”, Quadruple Threat of The Year, .

Judging from his production from his two previous Albums, one can clearly see how fearless and ingenious he was in staying ahead of the Game. With all the HYPE and anticipation surrounding the return of one of the BEST, one can only imagine what else JT has in store for his fans when his latest LP The 20/20 Experience hits the airwaves.

Keep in mind that his latest LP is a two-part offering (10 songs now/10 songs later)—end result, 20 Vision. REAL TALK! Keep your ears and eyes open till then but in the meantime check out my DJ Blaze/Justin Timberlake set on my mixtape section and peep his evolution.

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On The Watch “It’s All About MTV News’ Hip Hop Brain Trust 10 MC’s”

It’s a new year and definitely a new era cause them peeps at MTV News’ Hip Hop Brain Trust just caused another earth shattering earthquake in the Hip Hop world when they drop the BOMB by unveiling to the masses their version of the hottest 10 MC’s In The Game for the past year 2012. The criteria required remained the same

1) Impact 2) Buzz 3) Sales 4) Lyrics 5) Swag 6) Intangibles.

MTV bestowed the Crown and the #1 Spot to Aftermath’s Golden child artist Kendrick Lamar. Compton is unquestionably in the Building. K-Dot earned his #1 spot with an undivided decision from The Brain Trust Crew. REAL TALK! But from 2 to 10 these Dudes at MTV are definitely trying to uproar some s**t in the Game with that weak list.

1-Kendrick Lamar
2-2 Chainz
3-Rick Ross
4-Nas
5-Drake
6-Big Sean
7-Kanye West
8-A$AP Rockey
9-Future
10-Meek Mill

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On The Watch “It’s All About Jemaine Dupri and So So Def”

This music Game we live in can either break you or make you. REAL TALK! Some People come and go in this Game without ever being notice or appreciated. But once you’ve figured out the ins and outs of the business, the sky becomes your only limit. Jemaine Dupri did just that and never looked back. For those who don’t know or haven’t heard of JD, here is a quick run down. JD is a musical genius and one who’s worn many hats in the Game and broke a lot of records in the Business. He’s a Producer, Songwriter, Rapper and CEO of his own Record Label So So Def Recording.

From 1992 till this present day, JD has help guide some of the careers of quite a few artists of the likes of, Kris Kross, Xscape, TLC, The Brat, Bow Wow and also worked and produce for the likes of Usher, Jagged Edge, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Monica just to name a few…Jemaine has a keen ear for music and a crazy eye for talent REAL TALK! With that being said you peeps should look up some of his newer artist coming out of the So So Def staples with the likes of Dondria, Leah Labelle and Fresco Kane. These kats along side JD are destined to hit the charts and cement their name in the Game just like his entire previous artist on So So Def. JD’s entire career speaks for itself, the man is a hit maker who dominated the charts all year round, and I’m talking Number-one songs, Top-Ten hits, Top-Forty hits, name it he’s done it…he’s even taken the rmx Game and flip it in a way that can only be duplicated by some of todays producers…REAL TALK!

As I write this write up Jermaine Dupri has once again reached another milestone to put under his belt as another personnel achievement. His Record Company So So Def Recording that he founded in 1992 has now reached the 20 Year mark, a feet only grasped by a hand full of people REAL TALK! JD survived the ups and downs of the music business and cemented his legacy once and for all.

Congratulation JD! To commemorate his latest achievement Jermaine Dupri will be hosting a So So Def 20th Anniversary Concert, which will take place on Saturday February 23, 2013 at Fox Theatre in Atlanta…. I’m sure its going to be a night to remember…peep the show if your still in the area but until then peep my

DJ Blaze So So Def sets on my mixtape section and get familiar with your Boy JD!

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On The Watch “It’s All About Ace Hood”

Ace Hood is one of the most underrated rappers in the Game today but with that being said he is as well one of the most talented young MC still killing the Game. His drive and dedication towards the Game speaks for itself.

Ace may be young in age but you’ll never know it by the way he keeps them tracks coming left and right straight HEAT BANGERS for the clubs and the streets. With 13 Mixtapes and 3 LP’s to date under his belt, you can clearly see that Ace is no slouch on the Mic, REAL TALK!

Homey got bars for days and that’s for any hot feature needed, Hip Hop are R&B your Boy Ace got them hot “16″s on the go. Ace stays on his grind day in and day out if he’s not on your radar right now then you’re a sleeper. His next LP to be release some time this year is titled Trials & Tribulation.

Keep your ears and eyes on this Kat cause your Boy Ace is determined to make it to the top. REAL TALK! Until then check out my DJ Blaze/Ace Hood set on my mixtape section and see just how smooth your Boy Ace is on them beats.

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On The Watch “It’s All About The Game”

 

 

Hate him or love Him, your Boy Game is definitely a major player in the West Coast scene right now keeping it popping. For someone who came into the game under Dr. Dre’s guidance, as his most Prominent Protégé, Game has undeniably lived up to the hype surrounding him.

From dropping his first Certified Platinum LP “The Documentary” in 2005 to shortly after being dropped from G-Unit, one can’t help but see the growth Game had displayed throughout those difficult times in his career. Peeps in the industry had pretty much written him off, only to see the city of Compton stand behind him and back him up all the way to the top of the charts without the help of Dr. Dre or 50 Cent.

By doing so Game proved to himself and his peers that when focus your Boy is a BEAST on wax. Game got bars and can unquestionably hold his own with the best of them whether on a Hip Hop track or as a guess feature on an R&B track. Game is not one to spit some weak shit. With 4 studio albums complete with hits and a set of hidden gems on each and every one of them; Game’s 5th LP “Jesus Piece” is destine to hit the top of the charts and showcase just how much of a REAL MC he really is on the Mic.

REAL TALK! Peep my DJ Blaze/Game set on my mixtapes section and see how the WEST keeps it Blazin.

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On The Watch “DJ Blaze Talk’s Record Sales”

REAL TALK! LP sales are down all over, but the Hip Hop and R&B GENRE has been hit particularly the HARDEST and the trend seems to be continuing year after year. The crazy thing about all of this is that the GENRE itself is as popular today then ever before. The need and the want are as LIVE as ever. However it use to be that going Platinum was an upper accomplishment but now new and seasoned artists don’t seem to be too concern nowadays on the overall sales of their Albums. REAL TALK!

I know for a fact that we still got some movers and shakers still doing good numbers in the GAME but REAL TALK, LP units are definitely not moving weight like back in the days, the overall numbers are simply lower then before. The GAME is changing right in front of our very own eyes. Record Labels are shocked right now, the digital era has been on the come up for quite some time now, changing the landscape of the way music is being heard and presented to the masses.

New technology is playing a serious role in this Day and Age and Labels all over are of feeling the HEAT of the lack luster sales. REAL TALK! Artists are giving out more and more free music and mixtapes to help boost their stock in the Game one way or another.

A few hot singles today seems to have more power then a full length LP REAL TALK! The definition of SUCCESS in the music industry has changed dramatically. We use to look forward to a tight LP from top to bottom but now instead we have the next HOT SINGLE the “Flavor of the month” that is, to look forward too.

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On The Watch “It’s All About Meek Mill”

After the release of 2 well-received mixtapes (with the likes of an LP) Dreamchasers 1 and 2, your Boy Meek Mill just scored his Boss Rick Ross another hit LP to add to the ever-growing Maybach Music Group. With The release of his highly anticipated LP Dreams & Nightmares, Meek Mill made sure that all the hype and accolades surrounding him was not a fluke.

Meek is the truth and judging from the quality of music he blessed us with from his mix tapes to his LP, it was only right for Meek to stay consistent and deliver a body of work on Dreams & Nightmares that will have all his peers and fans tripping of every track from the beginning to the end. Meek put in some serious work to get to where he’s at right now and as MMG’s golden child, he’s not about to drop the ball on this one anytime soon.

So for all you HATTERS looking for a fail from this Kat, look somewhere else cause your Boy Meek Mill dropped a serious LP in Dreams & Nightmares. Peeps and his peers need to keep an eye on this Kat cause his hunger and drive for success alone will definitely get him to the top of the food chain in this here Rap Game in no time REAL TALK! Peeps need to Cop the Dreams & Nightmares LP ASAP cause it’s a sure shot BANGGER, until then check out my DJ Blaze/Meek Mill set on my mixtapes section and peep what the streets been talking about.

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On The Watch “It’s All About Posse Cuts”

A Posse Cut to me can either break you or make you. REAL TALK! In this day and age in the Game we don’t see too many rappers from different clicks and part of town getting together and destroying a sick beat due to the fact that the respect for one another is bogus and that some of the rappers in the Game today or afraid of a friendly competition from time to time. Back in the day that wasn’t an issue, rappers from different clicks and hoods wanted to see how they could hold their own among some of the Heavy Hitters of there time.

Shit was real back then, if you were a real lyricist then you jumped on the opportunity to showcase your skills amongst other lyricist alike bars for bars, especially if they (The Artist) called on you personally to jump on that particular track. REAL TALK! I tip my “B” hat to Big Sean for giving the Hip Hop World a sick track in “Control” featuring Kendrick Lamar and & Jay Electronica.

This track is what the Game been missing, a “No Holds Bars” type of lyrical bravado friendly competition amongst one another and pushing all other rappers to step their “BARS” up. REAL TALK!

Peep my DJ Blaze/Posse Cut set on my mixtape section and hear what “THE GAME BEEN MISSING”.

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On The Watch “It’s All About he 3-Headed Monsters (Wade, James and Bosh)”

 

The 3-Headed Monsters (Wade, James and Bosh) along with the rest of the team have finally reached the NEED and the WANT that had deprived them the previous year. I tip my “B” hat to the Miami Heat for prevailing in an astonishing fashion. “KINGS” of the 2011/2012 NBA finals; Bron Bron came in these series real focus and determined not to fail.

Homey filled up the stats sheets across the board with an average of 28.6 points, 10.2 boards and 7.4 dimes, the MVP of the series was definitely a no brainer REAL TALK! With 3 league MVP’s, one series MVP and an NBA Title now under his belt, Bron Bron has finally silent all his critics (and me) and earned his seat among the all times greats has one of the best who’s ever done it REAL TALK!

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