(I wanted to use a solo pic of Beyonce, but my flickr is buggin’ out today. grrr)

I think Beyonce is stunningly beautiful and her work ethic is unreal. Today she dropped 2 singles off her upcoming album and obviously that’s a big deal because musically she’s been on a life hiatus (big up to that, I need one of those). So even though its not rap, she is definitely rap-related….and more importantly, I really just want to know if its just me….’cause I’m not too crazy about either.

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I like Jack White’s track, but Alicia Keys + Jack White is like mixing Nutella and Everclear.

“Another Way to Die”

Still can’t wait to Quantum though. Just rewatched Casino Royale….straight flushes, ball-bashing, and dreamy Daniel Craig.

my favorite Bond songs after the jump….
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(this photo refers to the Nas song below**…also, I’m always looking for a reason to refer everything back to food.)

Yeah, there’s actually stuff I want to listen to (that wasn’t made while Bubba was in office).

After Friday’s eventful night here on the blog, I checked out for some me time, lol. Saturday, went to a wedding (Congrats Kim and Ronnie!), got dipped, hair did, got verkelmpt, stuffed my face with lechon (lechon at a wedding? genius!), and got a lil slizzard (a rarity). But on the drive to and from NJ, I enjoyed Carter 3, and Seeing Sounds, and Viva La Vida, and Nas “Hero,” Common’s “Universal Mind Control,” G-unit’s “Straight outta Southside,” and “Get Down,” and LL’s “Hi Hater” freestyle. I never switched to NPR once. (confession: ok, I did check out “This American Life” for a little, but it was about the 10 commandments, which bored me, so…back to “Dr. Carter”)

Then I come back on Monday and there’s more!

Luckily, all the web’s best beatnuts tracked down a cd-quality version of that Jay-Z “A Billi” freestyle. Sardonic and sharp.

And Mr.Xclusives sent over NERD’s bonus track….”Lazar Gun.” (I like what Pharell is saying in the first verse….smh at the hook a little, lol…”lazer gun carrying, milky way master”)

And Thomas T. from France’s Still Nas blog, sent over a radio recording of Nas and Busta’s “Fried Chicken” (produced and introduced by Mark Ronson) (hilarious. and as a obsessive foodie, this may be the best food song ever, lol…….**sidenote: Nas and Busta….get thee over to KyoChon or BonChon ASAP! You havent lived til you’ve tried the new trend of Korean fried chicken.)

Click more for a nice freestyle session featuring Kanye, Game and newcomer Charles Hamilton….

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Here’s a perfect example of how hip hop media/new media/guerrilla journalism can work. Santogold, I’ve heard all the buzz, and because of said buzz, my gut reaction is to reject, lol. But thanks to a well-done, sincere, BS-free segment on Current, I’m exposed to the gal’s work, getting a feel for what kind of artist she is, and now feeling open to giving it a try. Her style of music isn’t my everyday all day, but I like the cut of her jib. And I respect her hustle, as do others as seen in this video.

As I’ve said before…Current Tv. Highly underrated.

thank you to Nile, Legend, Wegotit1st for sending over this song…and mixtape cover:

Nas’ “Black President” from the upcoming Green Lantern x Nas “N—-r Tape”

I love the messages in this song, but the beat is not my favorite Green beat so far. Can’t wait for the tape though.

DJ Forge reminded me about this LL Cool J “Hi Hater” freestyle which is ego-tripping at its best, even if the instrumental is super monotonous without that catchy Maino hook. Via Mr. Xclusives.

Click for a (new) blast from ( some favorites of ) the past…..

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