New Video ::: 'Crack a Bottle'

DDotOmen.com Crack A Bottle from DDot Omen on Vimeo.

HIP HOP - PIP POP :::: What Is The Next Stage?

As of late I have been having a rough time accepting a few things in the world of entertainment. Specifically of the Hip Hop Variety. I am a well educated person of the streets, or so I like to think. Many things capture my attention these days when it comes to the music genre. 

There are many Hip Hop artist out now. Whether it is by major label or they are pressing their independent works or having a mix tape flood their local scene. I have been let down time after time with the nonsense that is being called rap. I am cool with gangsta rap, I am cool with Back pack and I am cool with bubble gum. So my argument does not concern the genre as much as it does the quality. 

What happened to the lyrics? In the past 10 years I have witnessed the quality fall short of spectacular. I no longer see the art form growing as it should. What happened to the word play? Every thing seem simple and contrite as all possible. The vibe is gone. 

Rappers today are trying way to hard to have a persona and are forgetting about the lyrics. The only thing that keeps me listening is the beats. The production is way up, the lyrical content, you guessed it..way down. I prefer watching American idol two days in a row before buying another rap album.

I did not write this to name any names. However I hope that those who do come across this that have a career or plan on having one. To take the time out to rethink their approach. Don't let the record company sway you in to thinking without a brain, it is impossible to do. The end result is no thought equals no lyrics. It is that simple.

The record companies have drain the art out of Hip Hop. It is all sales now. Hip Hop is just PIP POP. Pop music, that claims it is real over heavy baselines. Mix tape rappers who consider themselves the toughest on their blocks may be the toughest on their block, but what about the world. You can not and will not run it all. Matter of fact, it is better to drop art, tell us what really going on in your mind and souls. I have heard a million and one song this years that consist of how many guns, women, dollars, and cars you have. I think it is time for something new.

Some may hate Mister Dress code for stepping out or MR. Team owner for stepping off and on the stage. You cant blame them or be mad at the growth in these individuals. The problems with the Hip Hop community stem from the problems in the hood. So of course the hood will buy anything that sounds tough, if they don't have any other options. Give the world variety and it will eventually take it as it is. 

So I dare the next decade of Hip Hop to be better. You have the year 2010 to begin the work, and to start a new era. This is a six month heads up. The world expects more and nothing less.

What is the next stage? No I am not saying for everyone to get on the vocoder or to make an EMO RAP Album, but I am saying take a cue from those who have taken the risk. Hip Hop is about fusion of the world around it. The problem is that it has gotten to cocky with itself and stop growing in the direction it began growing towards . Is it now too old to change its ways? Are you the next act to bring the change? Look around you, that is where Hip Hop is.

Her movement is for real :::: Lisa Lavie ' Live your Life' cover

New Video :::: Ryan Leslie 'How it was supposed to be'

How It Was Supposed To Be (Military Version) from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Now dont you think from time to time how it was supposed to be? 

Brandy is Back 'Right here'

Common ::: I used to love her

Now to bring to light an artist that I can not speak enough about.Common, highly underated, and often anticipated.

Here is a classic.

Ayah is a problem

As usual I am roaming the web, and decided to go and see if Enterpolics
had any new friends on Myspace. The friends awaited, but something
caught my eye before signing to see my popularity. That something was
AYAH an artist out of the Northern part of the Americas, in a place
called Canada sitting right there in the featured artist section of
Myspace music.

Ayah is bringing something fresh that I do not
get to see often. Plus she is dropping a free down load and I knew I
had to share her new mix tape. Fresh out of Toronto Canada, we have beauty with flavor, no cookie cutter protege out of a cereal box line up.

I hope to get a chance to bring
her to Enterpolics. I will keep my finger crossed in the meantime here
is her video and contact information along with the download link.

Ayah "Pusha Man" Feat. Tona

Website and Downloads

Myspace

What more can I say :::: Kanye & Jay Z @ MSG Announcing the BluePrint 3

Kanye & Jay Z via KanyeUniverseCity.com Live @ MSG 8/6/08 New Blueprint 3 "Jocking Jay Z"

FlashBack to the Real ::: Kindred, Christion, Carl Thomas

Kindred The Family Soul "Far Away"

Following:

"Easily the sexiest song that ever came out the 90's. Also the most underrated group to ever hit the scene so much so I have to double the bonus of Christion and show you so more of their work. Before I do so, I would like to say that I respect RocaFella Records, however they did a piss poor job of marketing this group. WTF!

CHRISTION - Full Of Smoke (ACTUAL VIDEO)



Christion Midnight Ecstasy
(JUST SONG)



Now tell me I am wrong! I dare you!


Here is another artist who was faded into the background. He goes by the name of the great unknown Carl Thomas. Seriously Carl Thomas, was another great R&B act that did not recieve fare due. I think RAP, and the focus of its money making potential may have been the down fall of such a great art form. If it does not dance or spit, it is not worth it, or as so they would like us to think.

Here is Car Thomas

Flashback to the real :::: When the soul of truth shine through Music

Below is what I think is some of the realest music you will find in the last two decades. Although there is much more to offer from these artist and others that have done a phenomenal job. I wanted to showcase a few that earned my respect and I think is well justified in earning yours if already not given. So take this journey with me and enjoy the vibes of the summer.

Common feat. Lauryn Hill - Retrospect for Life

Lauryn Hill - Sweetest Thing

Dionne Farris - Hopeless

Don't speak -Leela James

Paper Plate (50 Cent Diss or Miss?

Many times over I have been left in the position that would force me, to come to terms with the nature of hip Hop Music. For long I loved it so much I slept with Hip Hop, and never cheated on her. However I am at the point where I do not know who is for real and who is not. It is one big show that forces the need to ponder the whats and whys of all.

Look at a legendary group such as Wu tang clan. You have a group larger than a small arena, that has placed on Hip Hop a license to move into the new era. They will forever be known for what they have done. Then you have them beefing internally and now one of their members is taking that anger outside the camp, to 50 Cent. A rapper that may or may not respond, and if so, how much damage can be done and to whom?

So what I need from your minds is a pure response to this track and maybe your take on Hip Hop as a whole. Give me feedback on this one.

Nas & Keri Hilson Jimmy Kimmel Live 7-16-08

Nas "Hero" on Jimmy Kimmel Live 7-16-08

Summer soundtrack :::: My MP3 - A day in the life of a Blogger

Every summer I take the time out to compile some songs to take over the sunshine with. So I thought to share with you the songs that I cruise out to with the top down. I figured I would do something this year a little different and show you the videos to you can get the sense of what is going through my mind as I ride.

TREY SONGZ Wonder Woman Video UNEDITED Angel FULL BODY SHOT!

Jim Jones Feat. Trey Songs - Summer Wit Miami

Will Smith - DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince - Summertime

Rick Ross - Push It To The Limit

50 Cent AYO Technology feat Justin Timberlake MUSIC VIDEO

Justin Timberlake - Summer Love

Glenn Lewis feat. Kardinal Offishall - Back For More

Q Tip - let's ride

Jimi Hendrix - Wild Thing, (Guitar on Fire) Live at Monterey

Hot video premier ::: Rocking with the G.O.A.T.

This is the return of LL Cool J. I do not know where he was for the past few years. However I do know that he has come out from hiding behind that actor Todd Smith. LL is for the music! Todd smith is for the movies and clothes!

It is a wRAP for most of these rookies. I am digging this track and for the first time since he ripped open canibus, who I might add , had the lyrical guns to get the job done. Which proves that LL is a sleeping giant and makes the choices that he makes out of pure desire to do something other than what he is known for.

Make no mistake about what I said pertaining to his acting career. I think he is an actor with high growth potential who has done notable work as of late.

Todd 'LL Cool J' Smith has done some films that may have gone under the radar. However I have the stealth watch that always finds those gems that most of the world missed. I will be bringing those to the blog soon. So be on the look out.

When words are just words.....

I mull over the idea that many people will one day come up with the idea to stop using words to describe, and begin to ask questions with those words. The vision within me, has the feeling that those words will be positive.

In the mean time. I think that we should be sit back and listen to Anthony David and India Arie show us what words can do.

The power of words is in our hands so do with them what should be done.

Live performance:

Anthony David & India.Arie - Words Live

BET AWARDS '08 ' Alicia Keys causing my mouth to drop all the while brining out legends

Alicia Keys-Girl Groups, BET Awards '08

Every time I turn around Alicia Keys tend to cause a reaction in me that I containing it will cause me to explode. Then she goes ahead and allows me all the women that I need to approach man hood.

I am mad that I did not get tickets this year and that I rather play nomad than to attend something like this. Oh well next year.

Acoustic Corner :::: NAUDO

Stumbled onto this guy while looking into Obadiah Parker. I would be wrong if I kept this to myself. Enjoy and forgive the overload on my love for Acoustic Music.

Find more of his work here

Mind Control

Reading title must have you thinking to yourself Kem has left the building...huh? Well that is not the case I want to bring something to the light that I have not heard much on. A piece of work that is awesome and can not go unnoticed on the mass scale as it has.

So what am he talking about you ask! Stephen Marley's debut album 'Mind Control', a gem of true musical melodic rhythms fused with lyrics that will take you to the next level.

Let us not forget the gifts that Bob Marley left behind within his sons. They have allowed his essence to continue on in new music that will bring you to your knees then back to your feet. Repeating joy and inspirational chant and movements of pure purpose. Stephen Marley is one window into the house of Marley. My suggestion is to open that window take a look inside, shout into with the belief you are their closest friend coming to visit. Once inside quiet your mind and take part into something awesome.

Mind Control may be a gem that needs not to be shined. So to wind up your revolutionary spirit you will need this album, a gallon of water, and a great spirit. Do you have it? If you answered yes, the rest is up to you.

Live at J&R Music World in NYC
Stephen Marley - Mind Control

Monday Treat ::: Virtuoso Spanish Guitar

If you don't know now you know.
Here is a brief on what you have just taken part in that I found on Youtube:

"This is a video of Lawson Rollins, a Latin-fusion guitarist, performing his improvisational composition "The Fire Cadenza".

Details on his acclaimed new album INFINITA are available on his website:
www.lawsonrollins.com
Download "Infinita" by Lawson Rollins now on iTunes.

Weekend Treat ::: NeYo " Closer "