Best Of December

Best Album Of December

Young Jeezy: TM103: Hustlerz Ambition



Definitely one of the most anticipated for the 4th quarter of 2011. It was not 101, or The Recession that people wanted, but all in all Jeezy delivered a very solid album.

Best Movie

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo



Although I have not seen it, all I have been hearing was great reviews for this movie.

Best Video Game

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception



Although it came out in November, there were not any candidates for December. The reason I have been sleeping on this game... I will never know. Probably one of the best video games I have ever played, along with one of the best franchise's ever played. This game was nothing short of a movie, and can simply change the way games are made.

Best Mixtape

Fabolous: There is no Competition 3: Death Comes in 3's



I am a huge fan of Fabolous, and this mixtape dropping on Christmas day was an excellent stocking stuffer. Fabolous's TINC series always delivers. Although there were a few throw away tracks, Fab also delivered.

A$AP Rocky!

A$AP Rocky has been buzzin around the net for a little while now, and is stirring up a HUGE buzz. If you have heard him, then you understand he makes "Trance" rap. This is a new genre, and direction I feel rap is headed in. For those who haven't heard of A$AP, you may not like him off the bat. Download his tape LiveLoveA$AP and get lost in the beats. The lyrics aren't there that much, but the sounds make up for that. Also this post is about one of my favorite tracks from the tape, entitled "Peso."
Also a little F.Y.I..... He has a 3 million dollar recording contract.

ohhh....... OKAY!!!!!!!!!!!

This is by far my favorite video from 2011. I have been meaning to post it, just haven't gotten around to it. Enjoy.

FKi

FKi is a two man group composed of First Down and Raye Rich, coming out of Atlanta. With three mixtapes under their belt and much respect as producers, they have been making a good name for themselves since their first release in 2010. Doing shows around Atlanta, they have shared the stage with the likes of Curren$y and J. Cole. These are two artist trying to bridge the gap between common hip hop that we know today and the possibilities of so much more; "alternative" hip hop, if you will. If you can wrap your head around that; 808s; completely original beats; uncommon samples; "party" lyrics; and good features, you will enjoy FKi. Because of the depth of their creativity, if there is one song you don't like, there will be another one for you.
Many people may not know, or even pay attention to who produces the music they like, but FKi has been behind some big joints. While producing much of their own music, they have also produced hit songs Bring It Back & Make It Rain (and more) by Travis Porter; Rich & Flexin by Ludacris; and Heisman, Pt. 2 & Dancin 4 Dollas by Tyga. Follow their music to learn many more of the hits they have been behind.
Across their mixtapes they have made songs with XV; Slim Thug; Juicy J; Mickey Factz; Travis Porter; Differenter Gang (composed of FKi, Machine Gun Kelly, & Travis Porter); and many more.
Check out some of their music and videos in the post below and if you like what you hear you can download their projects "Blue Steel"; "Blue Steel 2.0"; and "Zoolandish EP" at the FKi website.

FKi Music

FKi: Red Cup (drinkers and party-ers alike should be able to appreciate this joint)



FKi: Weed & Arizonas (smoker? give this a listen...)



FKi: Smash Mouth (one of the first hip hop artists I heard infuse dubstep with their music, here's to you kids that enjoy it)



FKi: Toxic (interestingly good spin on Toxic by Brittney Spears, with vocals from Yael Naim. from upcoming project Transformers In The Hood. give this at least 3 listens with a very open mind)



FKi: Tung Martial Arts (because there is a freak in all of us)

The Online Gamer

Here's a clip I was showed in one of my classes recently that I thought was funny enough to share. Ever heard of or even seen those kids role playing in medieval clothes in the park that obviously don't care about life? Well here's if you added someone obsessed with Call of Duty. Enjoy.

OK Go: Here It Goes Again

This is not only a catchy song, but it also has a very creative video with a cool use of treadmills. Check it out and enjoy.