Hip Hop Reacts To Sade's Return, Soldier Of Love
February 12, 2010 08:53:00 AM CST | by Slava Kuperstein
With Sade's return coming in the form of Soldier of Love, her first album in a decade, nearly everyone had a reaction of some sort.
As such, a number of rappers recently shared their thoughts on the singer's momentous return with NYMag.com.
Legendary rapper Rakim spoke on Sade's influence on him. "I grew up on soul music, but when my pops introduced me to Sade just before Diamond Life hit, it was a revelation. That voice and her style just took out even the hardest hood at the knees. 'Smooth Operator' may have been a smash for everyone worldwide, but that was my track, and you can catch me referencing what she was trying to get across from Paid in Full up to my new album."
Both members of the Clipse also spoke in the matter. Pusha T chose to look back on his introduction to Sade's music. "I remember being turned on to Sade by an older cousin I used to break dance with ... me still being young, [I] couldn't understand why in the hell he was listening to 'old people music.' He used to cook me steak-ums and play Sade on repeat!!!!!! After a summer of that, I was hooked ... Thanks, Why!!" Malice spoke of his "favorite Sade moment," which "was when Julie Knapp brought me into her office and showed me the album cover, and I was like, "She looks better than ever, her face, complexion, the body, the hair ... " Then Julie played the single and the voice was just as melodic, soothing, and hypnotizing as I had remembered. I guess God-given talent never misses a step. Guess who's back?"
Joell Ortiz intimated his emotional reaction to Sade's music, revealing that it reminded him of difficult times. "I always think of the song 'Ordinary Love' whenever someone brings up Sade, because that song came out around the time my dad bounced. After he left, my mom used to sit in her room, getting high while listening to 'Ordinary Love' over and over again for weeks. That was saddest time of my young life. Whenever I hear that song, I well up with tears."
Others who spoke on the singer's return included Missy Elliott, Talib Kweli, Keri Hilson, and Freeway.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10617/title.hip-hop-reacts-to-sades-return-soldier-of-love
Malice Talks Internet Blogging, Upcoming Book
February 11, 2010 11:02:00 PM CST | by Salima Koroma
The Clipse recently released their third commercial album 'Til the Casket Drops,' which was somewhat of a departure from the music the duo is recognized for recording. The album pushed 62,000 units, and group member Malice explains that a lack of New Media application may have contributed to low numbers on the group’s previous effort, Hell Hath No Fury.
"It’s all about utilizing the Internet, and we really weren’t into that the first time around," he admitted. "There’s really no better way to expose yourself and get that publicity. We like to be one with the fans because they stay on the Internet. We see the bloggers—they always have something to say about the music…"
He also said that the use of his own blog is helpful in distinguishing his own life from the one he lives through his music. "Well, I’ve got a blog, MaliceOfTheClipse.com. It’s showing a lot of the intellect and food for thought behind the things we’ve seen dealing with this music game. We like to show both sides of the game. We don’t just paint the glorious picture of the game with us making a lot of money saying, ‘Everything is just great.’ You should let your fans, the younger generation and anyone aspiring to be in this game, know the full spectrum."
To better explain the relationship between his personal life and the music industry, Malice will be releasing an autobiographical book highlighting the dynamic. "So the book is definitely a very detailed look inside my life and the effects the industry has had on me. Hopefully people take something away from what I’ve learned, and it’s something to look out for."
There's no word yet on when the book will drop.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10618/title.malice-talks-internet-blogging-upcoming-book
Snoop Dogg Releases More Malice Follow-Up Album
January 20, 2010 07:01:00 PM CST | by Danielle Harling
Due to the success of rapper Snoop Dogg’s last album, Malice N Wonderland, the rapper has decided to release a new project entitled More Malice.
More Malice will feature five songs from Malice N Wonderland as well as five new tracks and two remixes.
"The response to Malice N Wonderland has been so incredible that I had to drop another banger for the fans. They have been asking for more - so I'm giving them More Malice,” said Snoop. “I also wanted everyone to get something special so we are adding a mini-movie to the mix - with me in the starring role. The homie Jamie Foxx came through to be a part of it as well - between the action and the storyline, people are in for a big surprise."
As an added bonus More Malice will also come with a mini-movie featuring Snoop, Jamie Foxx, Xzibit, and Nipsey Hussle. In the 40-minute movie Snoop plays a superhero by the name of Malice who fights crime in his city of Wonderland.
More Malice and the accompanying movie will be released on March 23, 2010.
From HipHopDX.com
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10478/title.snoop-dogg-releases-more-malice-follow-up-album
