Producer: Kanye West & No I.D.? - FULL, CDQ?, Track off upcoming album, 808’s & Heartbreak *Tibs Fav.™
Spotted over @ Urban Music, the supposed MASTERED version of “Heartless” comes thru and well, you already know it’s hot! My comp speakers aren’t 2 great but in comparing the mastered version above w/ the ummastered version ‘Ye dropped on his blog a couple days ago, I did notice that Kanye’s voice in general simply booms over the beat more. There really is a difference there and although it is a slight difference, it is one worth DLing the NEW version above. We’ll see if there’s more versions 2 come from ‘Ye himself in the future. Also, Andrew liberated another rare, unreleased Lupe track, that truthfully is nothin’ more than solid 2 me. I was never feelin’ the old Lupe nearly as much as Lupe on his albums and since then, but it is interesting 2 see how much he’s grown. Down below u can also find a T.I. / Akon collabo called “Hero” that was a leftover track from T.I. Vs. T.I.P., I believe, that surfaced just now on that upcoming mixtape of T.I. songs that didn’t make Paper Trail as well and that you’ve seen here on GWHH. Other than that, there’s a few more trax and a couple videos of Scarface talkin’ politics and B.o.B. talkin’ about how his collabo with T.I. and Ludacris, “On Top Of The World” from Paper Trail came about. Enjoy!
***UPDATE: Our buddies over @ OG Hip Hop came thru with a collection of more extensive thoughts and coverage of Kanye West’s listening party. CLICK HERE!
Above is another passionate, live performance from the superstar Kanye West! Just before the 2:30 mark and the end chorus are the two highlights of the performance… with the lowlight the constant screen time of the same teary-eyed girl.. ugh. Anyway, the performance was a sweet one which came after Kanye hosted the first listening party for 808’s & Heartbreak. The listening party featured forty nude girls, hahaha, and of course the first exposure of the entire album to a select audience. The web has started discussing it here and here and truthfully, I’m warming up to the direction of Kanye’s 808’s & Heartbreak, even though it looks like he’ll be doing more singing than rapping. Time will tell. Below, check out a bunch of NEW trax and video premieres featuring a nice one from The Cool Kids, Busta Rhymes, Talib Kweli, Trey Songz brilliantly covering another hit w/ Ryan Leslie’s “Addiction” being the culprit this time, Brandy, Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, & MORE! Enjoy!
HUGE update filled w/ NEW trax and vids, none more powerful than Chicago’s Big Hit Buda with the “Elect Obama RMX” video! The song is a powerful message for change, of course supporting Obama from the title. Big Hit Buda sums it up as simple as possible as 2 why Obama is the man for positive change for this country in the biggest election of our nation’s history. The video itself is incredible as it illustrates many recognizable Chicago landmarks, but also gives viewers a unique look at the Chicago culture, featuring scenes of the busy streets and the bucket boys that I really love who are also scattered at major pedestrian spots across the ‘Go. It also enhances the message of the lyrics with powerful imagery that keeps u locked. Def a MUST-WATCH video above!
Down below, predominantly hip hop trax featuring Chamillionaire, Little Brother, Cassidy and a nice R&B jam by Bobby Valentino (altho I’m skeptical that’s not a finished version). There’s also a ton of videos 2 enjoy with video premieres from T-Pain & Ludacris, TWO black & white video premieres from Beyoncé, & various videos featuring Lupe Fiasco, Consequence, M.I.A., & MORE! Enjoy!
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Here’s a couple unofficial “Love Lockdown” RMXs courtesy of some close friends of the GWHH fam, S-Preme & Dj MiniMaxX! First off, S-Preme was on some Red Bull shit last nite and just started talkin’ silly over Kanye’s latest single…and still killed it. Some freshness 2 “Love Lockdown” is found at the end there, so listen 2 that all the way thru. Also, Dj MiniMaxX brought a ‘House’ feel 2 “Love Lockdown” and it’s definitely a version of the track that should be bumpin’ @ ur parties! Down below, the latest from the boy Consequence, T-Pain & Luda, MJB, Leona Lewis (damn, she can sing..), & MORE, including the alternate version of the video for Ryan Leslie’s “Addiction”. No Cassie again.. (ugh, R-Les did u lose her number or somethin??) but it’s all good cuz I like this version of the video better w/ a cool inside look at the genius R-Les in the studio. MUST-SEE for all u R&B fans.. “Addiction” has gotta catch some air time. Don’t forget to VOTE FOR US ABOVE! Enjoy!
***ATLANTIC wants all Paper Trail DL links taken down.. Sry.***
Down below, a few more hip hop trax for ya ears as well as an official RMX of John Legend’s “Green Light” that I saw in the iTunes Store this week. But ehhh, not really feelin’ it.. the original is much better! And finally Consequence comes thru w/ the latest from his video library, on the set of Q-Tips upcoming music video for “Move”! (Had 2 MediaFire the trax again cuz zShare was givin’ me fits yet again..) Enjoy!
FULL, CDQ, Track off upcoming album, Stick 2 The Script *Tibs Fav.
Consequence Freestyle & Interview
A lot of Consequence for ya eyes and ears 2day, with a real nice feature from him as the feature track! He’s one of the most underrated lyricists in the game and he brings it on not only the track, but also the freestyle in the video above (after the interview). The Ben Franklin / Kite (Kyte) line is great. Don’t sleep on Cons and check out his OFFICIAL blog HERE! Below, a couple solid R&B trax from established singers, Mario & Johnta Austin, with super producers Scott Storch and Bryan-Michael Cox. There’s also a couple Young Jeezy and LL Cool J videos below as well as one of the sexiest covers I’ve seen in a while as Ciara poses naked (can’t see her goodies.. yes, pun intended) for Vibe. Wow. Enjoy!
Above is the supposed video for another track from Paper Trail called “What Up”! I’m havin’ trouble playin’ videos myself right now, but I figured the top spot is nothing new 2 T.I. b/c he just scored the biggest leap in Billboard Hot 100 history with his 1st single, “Whatever You Like” jumping from #71 to #1! Congrats to T.I. & I’m real happy 2 see him up on top with a song that has really grown on me. Jyea! Down below, a few trax and vids featuring Cassidy, Saigon, Jagged Edge, Nas, The Game, Joe Budden, & many more! Enjoy!
Kanye West “Heartless” [Mastered] - MORE
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