Rich Boy - Rich Boy (Review)

Rich Boy Rich Boy [Interscope South Records/Zone4 Inc.] Buy it from itunes I was first introduced to Rich Boy 2 years ago. Back then I thought Rich Boy was a big guy and I thought "Get To Poppin'" was produced by Timberland (it was actually produced by Brian Kidd). The hype for Rich Boy has grown since then, with no small help from "Throw Some D's" and Polow Da Don. Two years later his album was finally released and frankly, it wasn't very good. I understand why rappers still do tracks like "Good Things"- it's the third single-slow jam staple 'for the ladies'. Did he need a two of those? If you are hoping to hear more tracks like "Throw Some D's" or "Get To Poppin'" you are out of luck, he doesn't even come close to sounding as hot on the rest of the album. The worst moment on the album comes with the first song "The Madness" produced by Rich Boy. It sounds like a parody. I maybe would have got down to this song 5 years ago. It is great that Rich Boy produces tracks, but hide that stuff at the end of the album. This may sound like a purely negative review but it's not. There are some really great songs on here- I like about five of them; six if you can handle "The Madness". 5 out of 16 is an OK ratio considering most 'good' rap albums have around 7. Buy or listen to samples of 'Rich Boy' at itunes

Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here (Video)

Couple of things I noticed about the production on the Rich Boy album. 1)I remember in '05 when I first heard "Get To Poppin" that Timberland produced the track, now it is being credited to Brian Kidd. 2)Polow Da Don co-produced "Throw Some D's" the track was actually done by Butta.

Friday Things

If you haven't listened to the Rich Boy/Mick Boogie mixtape 'The Prefix' do so. It is the first mixtape in a long time I have listened to the whole way through. Right now it is all about "Role Models" with David Banner, but still not sure about the 9 minute track "Lets Get This Paper". Listen to 'The Prefix' over at The Fader. Here is a rare video of Dirt Dog on Howard Stern back in ‘98, the day after his infamous Grammy speech. vyle. has started a blog, and if you are in Montreal tonight (March 2nd) go see him and TTC at Zoobizarre. Kocky returns with the Vol 2 of Wear the Crown mix. Once again, if you haven't listened to it yet check out Willy Joy's 'Ethnic Food' mini mix. Lil B from The Pack (who can be seen rocking a TNMT Tee) is dropping tracks on his myspace page make sure you check out "Drip 4 a Stunna". Thanks to V for pointing this out. Anyone catch the rap-centric "30 Rock" episode last night? If not watch it here.

Juelz Santana & Lil Wayne Black Republicans (Video)

This Santana/Wayne video is from a DVD called 'The Come Up', also on the DVD is video of Santana "steppin his game up" and dissin Tru Life. (Thanks to World Star Hip Hop for sending this in) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Ian at Different Kitchen posted a new Eve track sampling the White Stripes. I can't even listen to this. Speaking of the White Stripes, is anyone going to care about their new album? Miss Jones takes on New York at Hip and Pop, also at Hip and Pop is the Mick Boogie/Richboy mixtape called 'The Premix' Heroes Revealed has a new promo for next weeks episode, I can't wait for this Peter vs Sylar scene. Make sure you check out the character map if you are all interested in this sort of thing.

Rich Boy - Rich Boy Tracklisting

Originally called 'Product of the Hustle' now called 'Rich Boy' will be released March 13th. Here is a track listing. As usual, this track listing is subject to a couple rounds of changes. 1. "Intro" 2. "Role Model" 3. "Tell Me Do U Know" (featuring Bubba Sparxxx) (Produced by Timbaland) 4. "Boy Looka Here" 5. "Madness" 6. "D-Boyz" (featuring Mannie Fresh) 7. "Ain't So Hard" 8. "Throw Some D's" (featuring Polow Da Don) (Produced by Polow Da Don) 9. "Get To Poppin'" 10. "Break A Nigga Off"(featuring Snoop Dogg and Gangsta Boo) 11. "What It Do" (featuring Sean Paul) (Produced by Lil Jon) 12. "Lost Girls" 13. "At My Mouth (Starin' At Me)" 14. "Hood Dayz (Look Back)" 15. "Throw Some D's (Remix)" (featuring The Game, Lil Jon, Andre 3000, Jim Jones, Nelly & Murphy Lee)

"The Street Dream Tour" (featuring almost everyone)

"The Street Dream Tour" will feature Young Jeezy, Lil' Wayne, Jim Jones, Baby, Fat Joe and Rich Boy. There are also tour dates up at Jimmy's myspace page, but they don't exactly match up. The lineup is of course subject to change, and the only show listed on ticketmaster right now is the March 16th show in Greenville. March 3 - Cricket Arena- Charlotte, NC March 11 - Convention Center- Orlando, FL March 15- RichmondColiseum- Richmond, VA March 16- Bi-LoCenter - Greenville, SC March 17- Coliseum - Greensboro, NC March 18- Civic Center - Macon, GA March 22- US Cellular Center - Milwaukee, WI March 23 - US Bank Arena - Cincinnati, OH March 24- Louisville Gardens- Louisville, KY March 25- Gaylord Entertainment Center - Nashville, TN March 28- Nassau Coliseum- Uniondale, NY March 29- Dunkin Doughnuts Center - Providence, RI March 30- Sports Arena - Toledo, OH April 1- 1st Mariner Arena - Baltimore, MD April 5 - Alltel Arena - N. Little Rock, AR April 6- Municipal Arena - Kansas City, KS April 8- New Orleans Arena - New Orleans, LA April 14- Scottrade - St. Louis, MO April 15- Target Center -Minneapolis, MN April 21-Cohen Stadium - El Paso, TX, April 29- USC -Los Angeles, CA

Rich Boy Rap City Freestyle/Willy Joy and some

Rich Boy on Rap City yesterday (1/31) going over "This is Why I'm Hot" I posted info on Willy Joy a while back and now he returns with a new remix. If you haven't yet grabbed his mix 'Flybynight, Vol. 1' you should. It is for sale at the Turn Table Lab for only 7 bucks. Willy Joy is also locking down some shows in Chicago right now, so keep up to date with his happenings over at his myspace page. The Pack - At The Club (Willy Joy Remix) (YSI)/(Z-Share) Back to Rich Boy for a second, Different Kitchen posted up the Rich Boy Remix, which I haven't stopped listening to since I heard it and another track called "Boy Looka Here" (also produced by Polow). Here is a Rick Boy interview from MTV Sucker Free. Here is an interesting article written by Courtney Love about what music piracy really is.. Tyra Banks on being fat. Tyra is pretty honest here, and you gotta respect that. Anyone interested in a Super Mario Firefox theme Finally, according to HHNLive Ja Rule is set to appear in the next Saw movie due October 26, 2007. As a big fan of these movies at first I was less than thrilled, and then I read that he will be in the opening scene. Those familiar with these movies know what usually happens in the opening scene.

Rich Boy - Throw Some D's feat. Polow Da Don (Live on 106 and Park)

Rich Boy's album comes March 13th. Watching this video you really get an idea how small Rich Boy is. The girls really go wild when he takes his jacket off, the ladies must really like small guys. RealTalkNY was at the Rich Boy listening station last night with pictures and a video. Sorry for the second video update today, I figured since they are both quality it would slide.

Kay Slay,Rich Boy Remix, Jay - Z and More

The above image is Kay Slay's attempt to maybe fool the RIAA, or at least throw them a curve ball. It also is the worst cover for a mixtape I have ever seen. My friend Loren sent me the Rich Boy (Feat Lil' Jon, Andre 3000, Jim Jones, Murphy Lee, & The Game) - Throw Some D's (Remix) last night and you can grab it over at Che Sing the Cool right now. Go to XXL to listen to the Curren$y ft. Lil Wayne “Dead Presidents Freestyle”. I think Curren$y might be the best weed carrier in the game right now. I am really looking forward to his record 'Music To Fly To". Did anyone catch the Jay-Z's stalker on Dr. Phil yesterday? I will post a video as soon as I find it. Jay-Z's Nets get $400M from Ex-Slave-Trade Co. Jigga what? If you haven't been paying attention to what Polow Da Don has been doing, you should be. 2006 could be his year. Didn't Diddy just have twins? What is he doing with Sienna Miller? Imitating A Scanner Darkly in Photoshop

Rich Boy Cover Art and Info on the Fabolous Album

It took seeing this cover to remember how excited I am about this record dropping. If you haven't read it make sure you check out the interview I did with Rich Boy back in December. I saw Rizoh also posted up this cover today over at the Rap Up. Rich Boy will be preforming live on 106 and Park tomorrow (Jan 30th) I am skeptical about everything I read about a new Fabolous album, but apparently Fabolous's album 'From Nothin To Something' will be dropping on March 27th. The first single "Return Of The Hustle" and features Swizz Beatz and produced by Just Blaze". Listen this track on his myspace page. And finally, Meth is a really, really bad idea.

Them Jeans - Rich Boy and Trick Daddy Remixes

More from Them Jeans Trick Daddy - Suck on the Clit (Them Jeans Remix) (YSI)/(Z-Share) Rich Boy - Throw Some D's (Them Jeans Spinto Band Blend) (YSI)/(Z-Share) Thanks to Jason for being cool with these going up. If you didn't grab the "Final Countdown" remix, make sure you do. Not sure how I feel about this, what do you guys think? Shout to Hec for sending this in. Want to see a nice tattoo?

Talib Kweli and Madlib - Liberation

I rarely get into this side of rap, but I endorse the principle behind what Talib is doing here. Talib Kweli and producer Madlib have released their nine-song collaboration titled 'Liberation'. This release is available as a free download and with cover art via Rappcats.com. This concept succeeds and people that would have passed on this release will no doubt listen and might even really like it. Spotted via Idolator Talib Kweli isn't the only person who supports downloads, the creators of South Park have stated that they support episode downloading. I watched some of Season 8 yesterday, I really suggest the 'AWESOM-O' Episode. Discobelle has a Rich Boy remix of 'Throw Some D's" with Rick Ross and The Game. This will be enough to hold me over until the Jim Jones verse gets added. Play the Original Super Mario Bros. in 3D Anybody catch this Rose Bowl slip?

Lil Wayne - Complex Magazine Interview

On the infamous photo of he and Baby kissing: ”I don’t fault nobody for misunderstanding. I don’t understand a lot of shit. Baby walked in the crib one day and was like, ‘Everybody’s doing this black mob shit. When I see you niggas, this is what we’re gonna do.’ And that’s why you’ve probably got a picture of me because I stuck with everything that man said. But every nigga’s done that. I’ve done kissed [Juvenile and B.G.]. No homo. Pause.” On Pharrell and the Clipse: ”I don’t see no fucking Clipse. This is a fucking legend you’re talking to right here. How many years them niggas been around? Who the fuck is Pharrell? Do you really respect him? That nigga wore BAPE and y’all thought he was weird. I wore it and y’all thought it was hot. What I gotta go in the store and say, ‘I like these colors but I can’t buy them because other rappers wore them?” Source Complex Magazine: I spoke with Rich Boy today and I asked him about Lil Wayne and Baby. He told me that he didn't want to speak on tradition and stuff, but they are not gay. I mean Al Capone got kissed, Tony Soprano kisses his son...We both agreed on two things though, Lil Wayne needs to stop saying "weezy fucking baby" and that he is the best rapper out right now. I will post more of the interview in a little bit.