Tuesday, September 29, 2009

We broke, broke, broke, fi broke




This has been the scene for me for the last 4 days. I fractured my ankle the other night and in need of surgery to repair it. Shit sucks, but that is life and I suppose it could be worse. I am back in Los Angeles for the next 2 months to recover and get healthy.
Anyways, just wanted to hit you guys with the new Killa Cam track off of his next Gangsta Grillz dropping very soon.
Cam'ron ft. Vado & Gucci Mane-Cuffin

A.Math aka Crackman

Monday, September 28, 2009

When the L's don't stop...



*Quick explanation for those already out of the loop..."L" can stand for a blunt or, in this case, loss (like a failure)

Anyway, some of you might remember during the NBA playoffs in 2008 that LeBron and DeShawn Stevenson had an ongoing beef sparked by DeShawn saying LeBron was "overrated." The feud culminated in Hov dropping a freestyle directed at Stevenson (who had invited Soulja Boy to a playoff game after LeBron compared himself to Jay and DeShawn to SB), which can be heard HERE.

Not only did he get dissed by Jay-Z (plus the fact that the song was played for the first time at a club IN D.C. where the Wizards play) but his team ended up losing the series in 6 games. Maybe not too serious of an L because it would be kind of an honor for Jay to take the time to record something specifically about you.


This, however, is an L.


A crack in his head because "I don't crack. I feel like people always try to break me, but I don't crack. So, I just put that there."

Wait...because you DON'T crack, you have a crack in your head? At least he offered an explanation for that one.

Abraham Lincoln? Really??

And lastly a backwards P. I'd feel dumb even typing his reasoning for this one so I won't.

I may be biased since I don't have any tats and don't plan on getting any soon but c'mon man. I refuse to believe he looked in the mirror after getting these done and thought he was doin' it.


Had to upload this since it is a post about L's.

Mr. Nice Guy X OG Con

OG Con

Stuffing

Renato with the roll on this one


By JaffeJu



Sunday, September 27, 2009

"Every Sunday, a nun lay from my gun spray"- Big L


I've only had two days of school so far and I'm already feeling my free-time slipping away. Thankfully Sunday arrived and provided a much needed chance to catch up on some non-scholarly duties. Despite the recent lack of posts let me assure ya'll that we are hard at work cooking up that crack. Stickers on the way, shirts in the works and a few other surprises. I'm thinking about setting up a contest once the stickers go out for the best placement of the first batch of Dank LA stickers, so start thinking of creative places to put them.

Had to show off this sticker so you know how it goes down at Dank LA headquarters


Fresh batch of some Mr. Nice Guy


A quick music link to pass along:

The Boy Illinois Feat. G.o.D. Jewels- Chicago White Sox...two young MC's from the Chicago area trading verses full of White Sox references past and present. Even though we keep it all Dodgers over here, dope concept and well executed.


"I'm from the hunneds where they spray very quickly and throw up a hand sign like A.J. Pierzynski/
they bit me, hear it all in their flow, the captain of the team I'm a young Paul Konerko/
And they scared yo don't wanna see the flame fly get left out in the field you could watch Jermaine Dye (your man die)"


Speaking of the Dodgers congratulations on securing a playoff berth for this upcoming post-season. There's been a lot of questions about the team this year whether it's been our rotation, the bullpen, the disappearance of our offense for stretches or cheering/booing for Manny, but the team managed to put it all together to build on last year's postseason play and make that World Series run. That is, after all, why we picked up veterans like Ronnie Belliard, Vicente Padilla, Jon Garland and Jim Thome, right?

I'll be honest, if I don't see Ethier hoisting the championship trophy in October it'll have been a disappointing season.



JaffeJu

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Good Afternoon

Just wanted to hit you guys with a few pics and a video.
I was sifting thru some old videos I had and found this video of The Game. This was right after he "chugged" a whole bottle of Goose, which turned out to a hoax. smfh at game. I have the video of that too, so if anyone wants to see that drop a comment.


Ton Jan copped a new bubbler this past weekend at some store that was going out of business or some shit. Copped it for half off, not bad. The concept is dope, but real talk for that price should have just copped an Illadelph.

Made by VIP Glass...look like a 4 year old tagged it lol. smh.


Music from Samirosaurus Rex on the way.

by A.Math aka Crackman

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Forever-Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem

I have had this track on repeat since I peeped the video. So I thought since I am a fan of LeBron James and I have no hate towards the rappers in the song I would post the video for our viewers to peep. Even if you hate Drake, Kanye, Wayne AND Eminem still give the video a look. I think the song is on point and so is the cinematography. Anyways world, mark my words now...THE OLD KANYE IS COMING BACK! Listen to his verse on the track... And also peep Slaughterhouse backing Eminem in his verse in the video. good shit.

by A.Math aka Crackman

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Illa Than You


I had to finally pull the trigger on the following purchase. I've been wanting a bong for quite some time now, but didn't want to get one unless it was official. As this blog has shown before when it comes to glassware, it doesn't get more official than Illadelph.

The newest addition to the bluntblog family was christened last Saturday night with a proper session.


The unveiling

Illadelph stepping their design up with a new crest logo

Sad thing about this picture is Requasen (hand in the picture) slid into that seat just a second earlier in an attempt to be 2nd on the rotation. [50 Cent] We don't play that, we don't play that... [/50 Cent]

Why do they even make them slap this sticker on there? No sane person would ever smoke a damn wacko tabacco bowl



Next addition will be an ash catcher when the Berkeley Boy lowers his asking price to $50...maybe we can put a wager on the upcoming 'SC vs. cal game?


By JaffeJu

Monday, September 21, 2009

My Life Is Like A Movie

Had a long ass weekend in LA, so this is gonna be short and quick. Got a few things accomplished and got a lot in the works right now. Can't disclose too much about it right now, but for real be on the look out. Its a MOVEMENT. Stay With The Current...



This pic of the bowl below was from a pretty epic night, more pics to come...

This was posted infront of my house so I decided to snap a pic of it. If you know anything about cars, the pic should be enough said...

Sunday, Jpap and I attended our last Dodgers game of our season tickets.
Dodgers mirked the giants 6-2. Fuck Lincecum and the giants.


by A.Math aka Crackman

Saturday, September 19, 2009

New Homepage!--Debowler

Got the new homepage poppin it looks nice, so appreciate it.

A new invention in the marijuana marketplace has recently caught my attention. There are countless new inventions based around smoking weed and what not. Most of the time they are lame and a waste of time but this one stands out from the rest. The Debowler, an ashtray/bowl gutting apparatus is a simple yet genius way to both ash your bowl or slide of your bong, and dispose of the ashes all in one swoop. Whenever I knock out a bowl of its reminants I struggle to find a backside of a pen cap, or any pointy object i can find. The Debowler eliminates any struggle with ash disposal. I wish I woulda thought of it.



Go to www.debowler.com for more details.

Also, the mayweather vs marquez fight it on tonight so check out that too.

Friday, September 18, 2009

This Blog needs more Blunts



bluntblog yezzir.


Wuss good with the dankLA apparel?


Skyzoo- The Salvation



2 songs off Sky's first studio album The Salvation, in-stores September 29th. I've been a supporter of dude since him and 9th Wonder collab'd for the Cloud 9: 3 Day High album and his latest offering looks to showcase his continuing growth as a rapper. The album features production from 9th Wonder as well as Just Blaze, Nottz, Black Milk, Illmind, and others.






By JaffeJu

Stapleton Sex

When Ghostface announced his next album was gonna be an R&B joint I had mixed feelings about it, but after hearing a few of the leaks it's sounding like it'll be another solid release from Tony Starks. It's basically him speaking on different aspects of being in a relationship, whether it's sex or finding your woman in bed with the cable guy (Guest House Feat. Fabolous ). He just put this video out and if you can't enjoy the smooth beat or Ghost's explicit description of him doing the do...well ain't nothing wrong with two good-looking women going at each other.
By JaffeJu

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

KILLA!!

This video premiered today and I immediately knew I needed to post this up here.
Cam'ron feat. Vado-La Bamba



by A.Math aka Crackman

Monday, September 14, 2009

10 Favorite Albums of the Decade



With everyone complaining about the quality of rap music today (myself included) I decided I'd post my 10 favorite albums of the decade. Now I'm not saying these are the best albums in that time span, although there's certainly at least a few on here that would be acknowledged as such, but more so the 10 I'd bring with me to a deserted island.

I thought about trying to rank them 1-10 but the truth is on any given day any of these cd's could be number 1 for me.

On to the list...


Kanye West- The College Dropout (2004)

No question Kanye's best album. Late Registration was great but it's just not on the same level as this. There must've been at least 5 solid radio singles off this and then you have songs like Two Words and, possibly my favorite, Last Call. I remember going to dinner with a friend and his family and playing this in the car the day it came out and even his parents were nodding their heads to this.

Madvillain (MF DOOM+Madlib)- Madvillainy (2004)

The off-beat flow, monotone voice, obscure references and anti-radio production are more than enough reason for most people to not think twice about listening to this album, and that's exactly why I like it so much. It sounds absolutely NOTHING like any other album on this list, or any other rap album really for that matter. When people ask me for music to listen to when high this is always one of the first I offer up.

Joe Budden- Mood Muzik 2 (2006)

Yes, I know it's a mixtape. But when a mixtape eclipses the albums of other rappers it warrants equal consideration. As it gets near impossible as a fan to defend Budden these days for the countless L's he's taken, this remains his best, most complete work. Budden is one of those rappers that, despite immense talent, just can't seem to put it all together for that classic album, but Mood Muzik 2 is as close as he'll get.

Freeway- Philadelphia Freeway (2003)

I understand that people don't like Freeway because of his voice but if you can get past that he has one of the most unique rhyme patterns of any rapper out. Combine that with production from Just Blaze, Kanye and Bink! and features from Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Nate Dogg and the rest of the R.O.C. and what you have is one of the most underrated, underappreciated albums I can think of. If you missed this album then you may have missed What We Do, in which case slap yourself, listen to it on youtube, and slap yourself again for being so late. By the way, Freeway>Jay-Z>Sigel on the song.

Cee-Lo Green- Cee-Lo Green and his Perfect Imperfections (2002)

After his work with Goodie Mob and before becoming one-half of Gnarls Barkley, Cee-Lo dropped this solo gem that, along with Madvillainy, serve as the "odd men out" on this list. I remember listening to this heavily in my 10th grade Biology class and getting clowned for it because, well, Cee-Lo is a pretty funny looking guy. His style is half-rapper half-gospel preacher, and with production that is heavily jazz/funk influenced it's an album I throw in when I need a change of pace from everyday rap.

Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek)- Train of Thought (2000)

I wish more artists would do an album with just one producer as it usually gives the album a more cohesive, complete sound (any coincidence that 3 other albums on this list fall under this category?). This album is a perfect example as Talib expertly navigates the flawless production from Hi-Tek with his socially-conscious lyrics. I could go on about why this is on the list but if you've listened to it even once it's self-explanatory.

Cam'Ron- Come Home With Me (2002)

It was only a matter of time before Cam showed up. I had a little trouble deciding between this and Purple Haze but Welcome to New York City was the difference. It's been speculated that Cam was a factor in the Roc-A-Fella breakup (most notably that Jay didn't react favorably to Cam being named Vice President of the R.O.C.) so the fact that Jay featured on a track was kind of a big deal as it was really the only time him and Cam worked together.

Little Brother- The Listening (2003)

Such a smooth album all the way through. Great production throughout from 9th Wonder with Phonte and Big Pooh spitting about everyday life situations. On "Speed" Phonte raps "It's afternoon I'm talking shit to my alarm clock/cuz I gotta, face this world of capitalistic onslaught...pushin' 80 miles an hour to this, call center/tryin to pick up a check I only see 20 percent of" which is some true shit I think about everyday.

Ghostface Killah- Supreme Clientele (2000)

Easily one of the most consistent MC's ever Ghost has been in the rap game over 18 years and at age 39 he hasn't seemed to have lost a step. Ghost is so great at telling stories with such vivid imagery that it's like watching a movie. On "Wu Banga 101" he spits, "Bottles going off in the church, we broke the wine slapped the pastor/didn't know Pops had asthma/he pulled out his blue bible, change fell out his coat/three condoms, two dice, one bag of dope/oooooh Rev ain't right, his church ain't right/Deacon is a pimp you could tell by his ice"

Jay-Z- The Blueprint (2001)


I could've just as easily put The Black Album here but after listening to this again recently there's really only 1 song I skip where as Black Album has 2-3. Not to mention that The Blueprint basically put Kanye on the map as a producer (Takeover, Izzo (H.O.V.A.), Heart Of The City, Never Change) and featured Jay and Em trading verses when Em didn't have to resort to pop culture attacks/references to make his verse.

If you took the time to read this list drop a comment and let me know what you agreed with, where I went wrong, or even your own top 10 of the decade.


By JaffeJu

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Curren$y the Hot Spitta

This is the first quality video dude has put out. I've been following him since his early early days with No Limit Records and then get fucked over on Cash Money, real stupid move by lil wayne, and he has emerged greatly. I believe he could be the next face in Hip Hop; if Requasen doesnt drop.

Check out his debut album This Aint No Mixtape that dropped earlier this year.

Curren$y-This Aint No Mixtape


by A.Math aka Crackman

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Back to old habits.

So last school year I tried my best not to blaze on school days(mon-thur)and did pretty well. SMH at me for being 3 weeks into school and blazing everyday I have school lol. Oh well, maybe I'll be back to doing work next week. maybe.
anyways, NFL season starts tomorrow; and I am gonna destroy Flatt in some fantasy this week. Peyton vs Brady. It's my first year doing a fantasy team so I better win the season.
Just wanted to hit yall with a quick pics of the illest, I MEAN ILLEST, Illadelph known to man...(click to enlarge)and not my pics ftl!


Porsche Illadelph. Piff!

AND btw only real bosses throw shoes away when they step in shit. Yeah, I stepped in dog shit while running tonight and just threw my kicks away. FML so heated, but oh well. time to buy a new pair I guess.
Everyone have a great night!

by A.Math aka Crackman

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The Chef





Considering I download more albums in a week than I buy in a year it's safe to say that when I do buy an album it's a damn good one. Such is the case with the new Raekwon album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II.

Dropping a sequel album 14 years after the original is setting yourself up for failure as most rappers' skills have either diminished or their sound has gone in a completely different direction in an attempt to stay relevant amid the ever-changing trends. Rae manages to avoid both of these, constructing an album that showcases his vivid storytelling and has that mid-90's Wu-Tang vibe and sound, due in large part to superb production from the likes of J Dilla, Pete Rock, Dr. Dre and RZA. Ghostface shows up to lend a hand on 7 of the tracks, outshining Rae on several of them.

As a longtime fan of Raekwon this album is exactly what I wanted to hear (after Immobilarity and The Lex Diamond Story proved disappointing) and for that I had to show my appreciation by purchasing the album.


By JaffeJu


Monday, September 7, 2009

Mr. Seemore Kitty and Biggavelli

random thought...
As you know, we do show Max B and Stack Bundles a lot of love on our site; I have been literally bumping this track for the past 24 hours. It makes me ponder each day what Stack Bundles could have accomplished...especially with a Max B hook or even still rapping with the Capo.


Im gonna keep this short and simple.

Lavender

Tera Patrick

Grand Daddy
Also keep peeping the top right of the blog where you will find random polls each week.
So make sure to vote.

by A.Math aka Crackman

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Criss Sippa/Kufi Slappa



Classic video for several reasons:

1. Dipset during their glory days with Cam, Jim and Juelz still the best of friends
2. Jim drunk as fuck actin' a fool
3. Cam and Juelz both rolling up blunts in the car
4. The line "They buck-50'd her across her titty line" (for our readers who don't know a buck 50 is slang for cutting someone with a blade and 150 being the amount of stitches needed to close it)
5. Cam teaching the youth "Once you over 25 a nut is just a nut...bills is in effect"



By KingJaffeJu

Saturday, September 5, 2009

G.o.D. Jewels


Preview from his upcoming tape Greatness Opens Doors



"I never did touch the heroin but I seen _ get rid of dust like LeBron, all for the lust of Vuitton"

If you missed his first mixtape Glory Over Death grab it ASAP




By KingJaffeJu

Friday, September 4, 2009

Snoop Keepin It G

It has been a damn long time since I have posted, been busy with school and what not. But the future holds good things! So keep an eye out on DankLA and keep twisting up.
Here is a video of Snoop chillin in Amsterdam recently.


by A.Math aka Crackman

Thursday, September 3, 2009

It's A Wrap



75 years for Biggavelli.






By KingJaffeJu