Dr. Dre - I Need A Doctor ft Eminem & Skylar Grey (video)

I'm mad late on the song, but I think I damn near got the scoop on the video, seeing as it only has just over 5000 hits at the time of posting. This tune is boss. It's by far the best I've heard Em spit since he came back. He clearly wrote Dre's verse, it has the unmistakable flow, especially towards the end. That said, it could be more of a vehicle to push Em's career than Dre based on the content of Dre's verse. Take a listen and hit me with what you think. Is Em blowing his own horn a bit here?

I also included the recent Grammy's performance, which also has "Love The Way You Lie" with Rihanna and even Adam Levine on keys.

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"Feet Are Funny, Aren't They?"

I was having a Twitter debate the other day about old school rappers and new school rappers dissing each other. I'm kinda of the opinion that it's fine (if you've got a proper reason) as that's just the nature of an emcee: bragging; battling; brawling.

I just don't like it when new school rappers (or fans) don't have respect for the greats. Even if they're wack now (or were always wack) you still gotta give them a certain level of respect, right?

Case in point: Eazy-E. He didn't write his own rhymes. He could hardly spit them. Go back and listen to Straight Outta Compton and try telling me with a straight face that Eazy could flow...

Regardless, we all loved his shit.

This video is from an appearance on Arsenio during the whole 'beefing with Dre' thing. It's beautiful viewing.

"Watch me gamble for paradise, and if I gotta pay the price... easy come, easy go like Eric Wright" - Ras Kass on If/Then

New Eminem; New Fiddy

Aight, two of the most anticipated albums this year (as noted yesterday by Notion) are those by Eminem and 50 Cent. So, thanks to the good folks in blog world, we have links to a new track from each album, so y'all can decide for yourself whether it's finna be hot or a pile of shit.

Eminem feat. Dr. Dre and 50 Cent - Crack A Bottle

50 Cent - I Get It In (produced by Dr. Dre)

Personally, I think both tracks are pretty decent. The Em track grew on me after a number of listens...the 50 one is just straight up, classic 50. I've read that folks felt he is as hungry as he was in his debut here, but I dunno about that...hit a comment with your thoughts, folks...

Oh, and for those interested, here's the tracklisting for 50's new joint, Before I Self Destruct!:

Before I Self Destruct

01. Intro
02. Came To Win (Produced by Red Spyda)
03. Get Up (Produced by Scott Storch)
04. Need Your Hate (Produced by Dr. Dre)
05. Here For A Reason (feat. Nate Dogg) (Produced by Tha Bizness)
06. Good To Be A Gangsta (Produced by Ty Fyffe & Sha Money XL)
07. Don’t Mess With 50 (Produced by Don Cannon)
08. Trust In Me (Produced by J.R. Rotem)
09. Norman Bates Motel (feat. Eminem) (Produced by Dr. Dre)
10. Bitch I’m Sorry (Produced by Needlz)
11. All For You (Produced by Hi-Tek)
12. No Time To Lose (feat. Swizz Beatz) (Produced by The Individuals)
13. Lonely At The Top (Produced by Play-N-Skillz)
14. You Need Us (feat. Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo) (Produced by DJ Khalil)
15. Different Path (feat. Dave Young) (Produced by Havoc)
16. I Get It In (Produced by Dr.Dre)
17. Somebody Forgive Me (Produced by Jake One)
18. My Reign (Produced by Eminem)
19. Ready For War (feat. Dr.Dre) (Produced by Dr. Dre)

Joints You're Gonna Look Forward To In '09......

Yo, I dont know about you guys... but this year I smell a 'lil sumn' sumn' in the air... don't you??? It has to be time for some crazy dope classic ish to come out right?? There's a certain musk, scent of dopeness in the air... a change perhaps... ya dig?

Well!! The Year 2009 has in stall a great feast of things to anticipate... After having a snoop around, I found a few things that are coming soon, and they go a 'lil somethin'..... like this!

Jay-Z offers new installment in series with Blueprint III, lookin like a double team with Kanye, pause! If Blueprint 2 is anything to go by.... saddle up yo! I cant wait! Hopefully there's no F'n auto tune in this!

Dr. Dre and his forever coming Detox. HAH! Apparently, the legend himself has said that his album will be released after Eminem and Fiddy have released thier albums. Hmmm... aiight. Believe it when I see it lol. I like ya headphones tho' Dre... hah

In other legend news, Mos Def is looking to release "The Ecstatic" due approx. February, and personally, I cant wait for that! Rhymefest is dropping a joint named "El Che", Jadakiss "The Last Kiss", 50 Cent "Before I Self Destruct", hah! There's Chamillionaire's "Venom" album to peep, Evidence and Alchemist: "Step Brothers"! What can i say... Hangin!

Wale's Debut Album is on its way! Keep ya eye on this kid!

The latest edition to the Mathers collection, Eminem is finna drop, "Relapse" due American time Spring 2009. Should be interesting, word is, he's been back in the lab workin' hard on good solid tunes, so hopefully good ol' Slim Shady can rock our socks once again. Heaps keen.

Rapper Rakim is working on his new album with protégé Avion called 'The Seventh Seal'. One for the old-school heads. Respect.

And finally, the shock of the year so far, Bow Wow states he may leave the Hip Hop game in 2009.....OH MY GOD, I'm SO upset... ANYWAY. Apart from that, it seems a good forecast at the next quarter of the year's releases. Google that ish for more details on where to cop, and click the images to hit the artists MySpace pages and enjoy!

Stay real,
Notion.