“W.A.R.” – What Is It Good For?
By: Eternal Truths
(Former top 40 radio personality / Nutthouse Ent. Promotions)

With 2 years worth of set backs and delays July 4th marks the day the Low Flow Playaz finally get their chance to declare “W.A.R.” But with two years worth of anticipation could the album deliver and live up to the hype? Right away you can hear that determination and raw emotions that bellows through with each bar, setting the mood for the entire album and showing that L.F.P. may have had some stumbles along the way, but they never lost their footing at what they do best. As Flazh and Apollo Greed exchange lines back and fourth on each track you start to realize that with two distinct voices, although very different, they dance, and flow flawlessly over the beats. This difference is what gives L.F.P. that grittiness. Taking from regional influences they mix rapid fire delivery, with rhythmic harmony to create that very unique Low Flow sound that has set this group apart from the packs of other artists. Although L.F.P. have collaborated with some of the best talent out the Midwest (i.e Newsense of Psychodrama, Freddie Gibbs, MCG’Z, Father Tyme, etc) on the new LP, W.A.R., the only people taking center stage are Apollo and Flazh. This is a very refreshing take on a hip hop album, and in some instances unheard of. It also shows that they are confident in the product they have created. As you flow through the punchline heavy lyrics of Flazh on “We Stay On” intertwined with Apollo’s melodic harmonizing on the chorus, this track jumps out at you with a perfect example of true Low Flow style. In the first 5 seconds something about the track in titled “Sick” that just pulls your finger away from the next button on your iPod, and tells that motherfucker to spin right. With countless albums under the Low Flow Playaz belt, W.A.R. quickly is rising to the top of that list with each play with help of songs like “This Is Me” and “So Real.” Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered, just about every aspect of this album was created and cultivated in house by L.F.P. themselves. Overall this album is vintage Low Flow Playaz through and through and W.A.R. delivers on the anticipation set 2 years ago. “We still here bitch, like a bad habit”

Low Flow Playaz – W.A.R. – Available July 4th on Itunes, Amazon, and all other online retailers.

Ok,…here’s the deal, “Before I Self Destruct”, 50 Cent’s latest offering has been pushed back more times then Wayne Brady’s hairline, so most have wondered about the quality of the material, and that was amplified when 50 himself said that he went and wiped the slate clean and re-recorded it starting this last Spring.

Well the album is done, and has leaked.

And it’s not bad.

Case in point #1) “Psycho” – A raw joint that features Eminem, and has them goin’ at it. Click the link to listen:

50 Cent ft. Eminem – Psycho

Case in point #2) “So Disrespectful” – 50 goin’ in on everybody over a traditional Dre beat. Click the link to listen:

50 Cent – So Disrespectful

According to various reports around the world today, Macaulay Culkin, best known as Kevin McCallister in the “Home Alone” franchise may be the “father” to Mike Jack’s youngest son Blanket.

Since “The King of Pop’s” sudden death from what the L.A.’s coroners office had labeled as “homicide” speculation has grew of the identity of the 3 children “real father”. First, Dr. Arnie Klein who was Jackson’s dermatologist was rumored to be the “father” of the oldest two children, but that was shot down as quick as it was brought up. Now Macaulay Culkin’s name has been brought up from his close relationship with Jackson. Mr. Culkin has said that he would not comment on this due to respect for Jackson and his family. Also, actor Mark Lester who found fame by starring in “Oliver” has claimed to be Paris’ “father”. People close to the situation, including Jackson’s own brother Marlon as recently as yesterday seemed to confirm that someone other then Jackson “fathered” the children. With the list of potential “fathers” growing we’re going to be in for a wild ride until the “truth” comes to light.

Dangerzone Films is releasing a documentary titled, “Street Struck: The Big L Story” chronicling the rappers rise to fame.

The film doesn’t have a firm release date, but does feature work he did with Children of Da Corn, a group that included Mase, Cam’ron amongst others, and the work he did as a member of Diggin’ In Tha Crates crew. There is also rare footage of Big L and Big Pun on stage together performing. Artists such as Mysonne, DJ Premier, McGruff, and Cipha Sounds give interviews explaining what it was like working with the lyrical genius who was gunned down in 1999.

Last week we were treated to a couple new leaks from Jay-Z’s forthcoming Blueprint 3 album. The leaks which were Timbaland produced were widely criticized across the internet as to not being “up to par” with what we expect from a Jigga & Timbo collab.

Flash forward a week later and fingers are pointing in all directions about the “leaks”, which they are now saying were hacked from someone in Tim’s camp, but of course theres also fngers pointing back at Jay’s camp. The next line of defense was aimed at the quality of the “leaks” by saying they haven’t been mixed, or mastered. With the release date approaching quickly there may not be enough time to halt production and re-do the tracklisting, but Jay is coming out of pocket with this album, so I guess we’ll find out on Sept. 11th how this all unfolds.

All I’m going to say right now is muthafuckas are NOT ready for this shit to drop lemme tell ya. Some of these fools behind the mic are gonna be REAL sensitive that they can’t put out ALBUMS that are of this caliber….STAY TUNED.

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN)Michael Jackson’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, administered a powerful drug that authorities believe killed the singer, a source with knowledge of the investigation confirmed to CNN on Monday.Murray, a Texas-based cardiologist, allegedly gave Jackson the anesthetic propofol — commonly known by the brand name Diprivan — in the 24 hours before he died, the source said.The doctor’s attorneys in a statement Monday said they wouldn’t comment on “rumors, innuendo or unnamed sources.” In the past, they have said Murray never prescribed or administered anything that could have killed the pop star.Murray was the doctor who was at Jackson’s home when the pop star died on June 25.Last week, Texas authorities searched Murray’s Houston medical office and storage unit, looking for “evidence of the offense of manslaughter,” according to court documents.Among the items removed from Murray’s office were a computer; 27 tablets of phentermine, a prescription-strength appetite suppressant; 1 tablet of clonazepam, an anti-anxiety medication; and some Rolodex cards.From Murray’s storage unit, authorities removed two computer hard drives; and “important contact list;” a suspension notice from Houston’s Doctor Hospital; notices from the Internal Revenue Service; and a laundry list of medical and hospital documents.Ed Chernoff, a Houston lawyer hired by Murray soon after Jackson’s death, confirmed at the time that Los Angeles Police detectives and federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents used a search warrant to enter Murray’s office in northeast Houston on Wednesday morning.Chernoff said members of Murray’s legal team were at the medical office during the search, which he said “was conducted by members of the DEA, two robbery-homicide detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department and Houston Police officers.”Tammy Kidd, a spokeswoman at Chernoff’s office, told CNN the search “was absolutely a surprise to us, because we’ve had open lines of communication this whole time.”Police have interviewed Murray twice since Jackson’s death. A third interview was scheduled for July 24, but was postponed after the search warrants were executed. It’s unknown when the next interview will take place.Among those who have indicated that Jackson may have been using dangerous prescription medication are nutritionist Cherilyn Lee, who said Jackson pleaded for the powerful sedative Diprivan despite being told of its harmful effects.Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office continues to investigate the cause of Jackson’s death on June 25. It has been waiting on toxicology lab results, but a final autopsy report is expected as soon as this week, a coroner’s spokesman has said.

Really I don’t see what the big deal is about this. It’s basketball, and in time everyone gets dunked on. Fail to Nike for blockin’ the tape with their excuse that, “No recording is allowed” bullshit. So what, LeBron got dunked on, and so have Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Dr. J, and even MJ himself. Deal with it or watch lacrosse or something.

From AllHipHop:

Twista’s foray into independence has proven to be successful, as his sixth studio album Category F5 has landed at #1 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums chart and #8 on the Top 200 Albums Chart.

Category F5 was the first release in a new partnership between Twista’s Get Money Gang Entertainment (GMG) and EMI Label Services and Caroline Distribution. ‘

EMI provides the promotion, press, online marketing, tour services and other duties for Twista’s GMG imprint, which is run and co-owned by Twista’s manager Rawle Stewart and Henley Halem.

“It really says something when you sell more independently than you do on a major label,” Twista told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “I really have the fans, EMI and radio to thank for this great accomplishment in my career. Times are changing and I’m glad I chose to partner with EMI to help form a new business model that benefits all parties involved especially the artist.”

Twista’s album continues EMI’s hot streak with the Hip-Hop genre, as it’s the label’s fourth #1 debut Hip-Hop/R&B album in a row this year.

EMI Label Services notched #1 album’s with Trina’s Still Da Baddest, Ice Cube’s Raw Footage, Bobby V.’s The Rebirth and now Twista’s Category F5.

The Game is called “Hurricane” for a reason. I’m ridin’ wit dude on the “I’m So Wavy” joint, which i’ll post later, but now I’m gonna give you a snippet of a track called, “American Dream”. Check it out…
The Game - American Dream (snippet)