Kanye Playlist

If more people commented and made their presence felt in this blog I would proceed with this post by asking, "What are your top five Kanye songs?" But seeing as no one that isn't an admin, except gritstains, has ever commented on any of our posts I won't ask that and instead assume this is the best Kanye West top 5.

I would like to note, however, that if the featured artist on any of these playlists is a rapper I only choose a song that is from one of that artist's cds or mixtapes. Additionally, I don't like choosing songs in which a guest artist out performs the featured artist. (For example, I did not choose So Appalled off of Kanye's newest cd because I think Jay-z destroys Ye's verse. Also why I didn't choose the Diamonds Remix with Jay because he wipes the floor with West on that one too) It is up for debate, however, on whether Nicki Minaj beats Ye in Monster. I think his verse is good enough though to consider it a top 5 of his.

10 seconds

here's 10 seconds you won't get back.



I'd like to point out the first line of the caption, and I quote, "most people will say this is a waste of 6 seconds of their lives".

I, on the other hand, completely disagree. These guys are just beyond our time.

Oh hey.

Here's this.

Guess who's back?

2.0 boys by Eminem ft. Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf

Well I guess he never really left...other than that 'retirement' thing he had. I'm not sure why rappers think they can retire. When you're good at selling legal crack, why stop? Anyway, Shady's back with a brand new hit and his affiliates at Shady records, including himself Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse (Slaughterhouse is a group composed of Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9" and Crooked I), are about to take over Young Money's overplayed crew of lames. Seriously, if the two crews fought on stage does anyone really think Young Money would win?

Fun With Sabermetrics - Day 3 - Inherited Runs

So this one started out as a Fun With Sabermetrics that would pertain to the mystical world of relief pitchers, but somewhere during my research it became more interesting to document just how bad pre-2010 C.J. Wilson was.

So let's first start out by explaining the sabermetric stat for the day, it's easy enough to understand, and it's pretty much the stat by which all relief pitchers are going to be measured in the future. IR, or Inherited Runners, is the number of runners on the bases when a given pitcher enters the game in relief. IS, or Inherited Score, is the number of these runners that score on the given relief pitcher. IS%, therefore, is the percentage of Inherited Runs who subsequently scored. Because, as you know, these runs wouldn't count against this pitcher's ERA, this stat is needed to have some semblance of an idea of how well relief pitchers do when they come into a game with men on.

And boy. Between the 2006 to 2008 seasons, Ceej Wilson was just bad.

Playlist/Weekly Simpsons clip week 4

Each week I am going to change the playlist at the top of the blog to feature five of my favorite songs from a featured artist. This week shows Jimi Hendrix.

Here is also the weekly simpsons clip for this week. Something we can all relate to with Steve Mobs' punk ass.

Weekly Simpsons clip, week 3

O ya here's this too.

Dallas Reppin'

His name is Rhythm "The M3" and he reps the dallas area. This song deserves only one listen before it becomes a constant spin in rotation, as it will only be a matter of time before this dude hits it big. So if you want to listen to a famous rapper before he gets famous go ahead and play and replay this song. His most popular song is "Blue and Silver" a remix of Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow" and after you listen to that song you'll see how Dallas runs through M3's veins. M3 has had my respect as a lyricist since I first heard him rap for a group called the System, you can find a video of their song here, The System, and as you can tell by our top ten favorite rappers (look right), it takes alot to gain my respect as a lyricist.

You can download Rhythm "The M3"'s new mixtape here, Cupid's Arrows

and follow him on his facebook page or his twitter. I suggest you do both.

99 cents and below.

R.3LLZ

The best valentines song out, something guys can listen to without feeling gay and something girls can listen to without having to ask their partner whether or not they "condone these types of acts against sisterhood". (in quotes because I've been asked this before about a gangster rap, the artist shall remain nameless, rendition of a love song.)
Even if you're an underground king and don't like rap songs dedicated to that special someone, as I am, you will still find a spot in your rotation for this one. This kid represents the Dallas area, though originally from New York, so any revenue created would help the D-town gain recognition as a hip-hop stomping ground, and for 99 cents?? What more could you ask for?? (forget the McChickens a minute and focus.)

here's a link to his facebook fan page as well. Enjoy responsibly.

Paper Ave

Hustler's Love

So this is my favorite song of my upcoming mixtape (no release date, no title). Produced by my friend Rafa, if you got comments share them otherwise enjoy the food for thought.