Tyler the Creator, frontman of L.A. hip-hop convoy OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All), won’t admit to it but I’m sure he understands his audience to be predominantly white, suburban, indie-teens-in-training. Let’s try to keep that in mind here, now that there seems to be a somewhat recognizable consensus on Tyler the Creator’s second full-length album and first major label release, Goblin on XL Records. From where I’m standing it seems like folks are a bit dissatisfied. Granted there hasn’t been too many local hip-hop acts with this kind of trajectory since the astronomical rise of Lupe Fiasco, the quizzical introduction of Wiz Khalifa and others, this record leaves a lot to be desired. The album is choppy, draining, and quite lengthy. Some of the standout tracks (“Yonkers” and “Sandwitches”) on the record feel somewhat superfluous since they’ve …
In today’s world of rap, substance can oftentimes be lost amongst the piles and piles of ignorance that floods the blogosphere on the daily. Now don’t get me wrong, I love my Soulja Boy/50 Cent collab as much as the next hypebeast, but I can literally feel my brain cells committing suicide everytime a new Gucci track comes on. That’s where Wiz Khalifa comes into the picture. The 22 year-old Pittsburgh native is a relatable visionary, constantly finding new ways to rap about the usual subjects. Recently (respectfully) denying Drake’s offer to open up for the Young Money superstar on tour, Wiz is on a journey to creating a powerful name for himself, and it seems that stoners, backpackers, hipsters and haters alike are all along for the ride. I got a chance …
Co-signed by everyone from Bun B and Slim Thug to Travis Barker, the similarly tatted up Yelawolf is the latest MC to try to bridge the gap between southern rap and country rock. But putting songs with titles like “Billy Crystal Meth” on your debut album for Interscope is definately more gully than good ole boy. URB caught the rising MC on tour with Wiz Khalifa and let him tell us about…everything. …MORE
Wiz returns with his first single on Rostrum/Atlantic!!! The single is entitled Black And Yellow and was produced by Stargate. The earlier version that leaked is not real and was a rip of Wiz’s song.
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Recently, DJ A-Plus sat down with Wiz Khalifa on his show The Interactive Launch Pad on Richmond, VA’s 92.1 fm. In the interview, Wiz speaks on the success of Kush & Orange Juice, addresses label rumors, and hints at what’s to come in 2010 & beyond.
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