ABSTRACT = EPIC

First off much respect to "The Abstract" AKA Q-Tip one of the great in Hip-Hop. This record is killin. Seriously I have had this song on repeat for about 3 days. Checkout a classic track alone with unique composition of the video. Can some body say DOOOOOPE! GRRR!!!

"Always Think Abstract"

@GRINDN_GRIZZLY
CHRIS GRIZZLY

"OOOF"

Check out the Latest from my Homeboy BONES!!!

"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

Bill Nearn Jr.

@BillyABSTRACT

ABSTRACT ALBUM REVIEWS/ The Carter IV

So since I did a review on "Watch the Throne" It was only fitting that I took a Listen to "The Carter IV"

After Listening to Wayne's Latest Lp I will some it up in One Word: Good. Let me explain:

The Carter 1 was Awesome, The Carter 2 was weak & The Carter 3 was TERRIBLE!!!

The Issue with Wayne's albums has been the same; DOPE SINGLES BUT WEAK SONGS!!!

The Carter IV Surprised me... I found that I was able to Listen to songs that were not singles and his beat selection was much much better than the Last 2 Lps! Again, Wayne has always had Awesome singles but his album tracks are usually Garbage! Now the Carter 4 is FAR from a Classic- its not even Great (How could it be great when the best tracks on the album don't even have him on them?! ex. interlude & Outro) but a few tracks really spoke to me!!! "Nightmares of the Bottom" and "How to Hate" are awesome and "Abortion" Is INSANE!!!

Tracks Like "MegaMan" and "Blunt Blowin" are weak but they even have some cool Punchlines! Speaking of Punchlines: WAYNE'S PUNCHLINES ON THIS ALBUM ARE CRAAAAZY!!! I would have to say that this album houses his best Punchlines ever... "I'm a Diamond in the Ruff Like a Baby in the Trash" "I'm Good- I'm 1 hunnid Like a Fastball!" "I brought a brand new attitude... The hate is music to me- IVE GOT MY DANCING SHOES!!!" "Sometimes you question things that there are no answers to- But I just Brought a House on I DONT GIVE A FUCK AVENUE!!!" SHEESH I even Like the fact that he went left and did a track like "How to Love"

All in all "The Carter IV" is a pretty good Lp. Not Great and FAR From a Classic but... A pretty good Lp

In this era of music you take what you can get!!! Real Hiphop Heads Know what I Mean!!!

This ABSTRACT ALBUM Review was brought to you by:

Bill Nearn Jr.

@BillyABSTRACT

"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

The Abstract

Today I would like to pay tribute to one of my favorite MCs ever... "The Abstract" AKA Q-Tip. Q-Tip represents "Abstract Thinkers" at their best to me. He Started many movements in hip-hop along with his group "A Tribe Called Quest". To me they represent hip hop at its "Abstract-est" lol enjoy!!! Grrrr






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"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

CHRIS GRIZZY
@GRINDN_GRIZZLY

A Tribute to HipHop

Some Classic early 90's HipHop that definitely influenced my Taste in Rap! If you ask me this is the era when HipHop was at its Absolute BEST!!! Enjoy some DOPE TRUE HIPHOP!!!

"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

Peace

Bill Nearn Jr.

@BillyABSTRACT

Watch the Throne was hot!!!! But #OnTheThrone

So with the release of the anticipated "Watch the Throne," Abstract Thought's sponsored artist Chase Allen applied the pressure with his release of "On the Throne." Chase took what he felt were the hottest beats from Kanye and Jay's masterpiece and in an Abstract way, ripped them apart!

He sent us the tracks and we listened to them as we prepared for our upcoming 08/27 event and could not even concentrate on our planning process because the lyrics were simply punishing! If you don't download this, you don't like real music. Consider it #AbstractApproved!

http://www.mediafire.com/?zx85ppmjhsjm4xz

Follow Chase Allen (@iamchaseallen) to stay up to date with his moves...

@MrCeo_JLP

Abstract Thinkers: Chase Allen

For this installment of "Abstract Thinkers", I had to do some chasing down of West Philly, hip-hop artist Chase Allen. It was a No-Brainer to have him for this post, First I believe he is one of the best lyricist to come out of philly in past few years, Second to me he represents a form of hip-hop which has been washed out for a while "RAW Lyricism", and Third he just happens to be one of our sponsored artist lol. The Kid is DOOOOOOPE!(Check Out Our Dope Tank)Without further interruption, I present the exclusive Q&A with Chase Allen. Grrrr!


1. So who exactly is Chase Allen?
-I am a hip hop artist from West Philadelphia, dedicated and devoted to music and willing to risk everything in pursuit of my dreams!

2. As the self proclaimed “leader of the new school”….. Why do you feel as though you are obligated to put out a certain level of “music” for those who follow you?

-I feel like a lot of hip hop is not original, I strive to make music that's true to me and true to my surroundings. I don't like following what's trending and what everyone else is going for. I just make what feels good, things that I can relate to. I'm not into making cheesy misleading music.

3. What influence has losing you father and grandparents played on who you are as a artist?

-Me losing my father and not being able to have grandparents were unfortunate for me, it's kind of bitter sweet because the pain within me from not having a father allows me to really express myself thru my lyrics and me not knowing my grandparents allows me to imagine what it would be like to have things I've never had. I really can't explain it but I make music that grandparents can listen to, it kinda feels like they're all watching me and that's what makes most of my lyrics so respectful probably ha.

4. What type of music do you listen to?

-I listen to a lot of oldies, I listen to the isley brothers, jeffrey osborne, all types of music. I also listen to kanye and jay and nas; but not too much cuz I don't want them to influence my music and then I lose my originality lol

5. What’s an interesting fact about you?

-Sometimes when I'm home watching tv I grab the remote control during commercials and use it as a microphone and secretly go over show sets.

6. As one of your Sponsors…… Whats does Abstract Thought Tshirt Co. represent to you?

-Abstract thought represents hard work to me. They're business men and are very intelligent. I can truly say that they have their priorities straight and are dedicated dream getters not chasers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcsK22al_aU&feature=player_embedded


*CHASE ALLEN

TWITTER:
http://twitter.com/#!/iamchaseallen

FACEBOOK:
http://www.facebook.com/IamChaseAllen

WEBSITE:
http://www.iamchaseallen.com/

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"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

CHRIS GRIZZLY
@GRINDN_GRIZZLY

#Lovein3d

Today, 8/03/11 is the date that Hustler Records artist & Abstract thought affiliates Bones & B.lee release their mixtape titled "Love in 3D". you can download their music here.....

follow:::: @boneshr

@whoisbleee

check out http://hrlifestyle.com/

ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT

::::@EDGETBREAD

Abstract Thinkers: KID SUBLIME

Kid Sublime, Amsterdam based producer, is a close friend of mine and an awesome producer. From the very first time I heard a track I was hooked. His music is a mixed of neo-soul and hip-hop. I had the opportunity to get in touch with him for a brief Q &A. So here ya go! Grrrrr!

1. What category of music would you place your works in?

-Everything I produce is soulful... from my house tracks, hip-hop tracks, and the ballads I write...so I guess its Soulmusic...

2. How is you music different from other in your genre?

-I do a lot of different things..House records, rap records, ballads...it's definitely funky and soulfull...the production has a basement edge to it, since my studio has been in a basement for 11 years..LOL!!

3. Wht is you creative process?

-On a production level...I usually go find a good record to work with, put it in my MPC 3000 and take it from there. I play a lot of keys, drums, and I sing the hooks.

On a songwriting level...the song kinda comes to me...while playing my piano. It feels like a spiritual thing to me.

4. What's something about you that your fans might not know?

-Ummm... I stopped smoking weed for 3 years!! LOL!!... I'm also working on my singer/songwriter album...just me and my piano.

5. As a musician who did you look up to from your childhood?

-Definitely Van Morrison, James Taylor, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis....man...tooo much!!!

6. What 2 tracks are the most played on your ipod?

-On my shuffle there a few albums now...alotta rap records to ride my bike to; Midnight Marauders (Tribe Called Quest), Stakes is High (Dela Soul), Doggy Style (Snoop), Daily Operation (GangStarr), and Sylk 130 (King Britt)

7. Who are some of the artist which you have worked with?

-Lady Alma, Camp Lo, Frank N Dank, Defari, illa Jay, Nicky Guilland from Heavy,U-Gene...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euFtCb4r4Sg

KID SUBLIME*

GoldenChildRecordings

The Whoomp Studios

BESTEVAERSTRAAT 17-3 1056 HE AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

TEL. : +31(0) 647300900

BLACKBERRY PIN:2160CF5A

TWITTER:

www.twitter.com/KIDSUBLIME

FACEBOOK:

www.facebook.com/KIDSUBLIME

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"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

CHRIS GRIZZLY

@GRINDN_GRIZZLY

Drop Dead Gorgeous - Chase Allen

Chase Allen (@iamchaseallen) releases a remarkable video that portrays a regular chick who has been through a lot in life and has a story to tell. Powerful lyrics paired with a track that is sure to stay on the listeners mind, the artist brings you #DropDeadGorgeous.... Check out more from Chase Allen at www.iamchaseallen.com

JPayne

@MrCeo_JLP

Watch The Throne

Kanye West & Jay-Z: Watch The Throne Documentary from introspective on Vimeo.

I Love You

I know that I'm almost 2 months late... I know this... But in my Busy Schedule Ive just gotten the chance to Listen to Jada's Latest!!! Better Late than never!!! One word describes this mixtape: DOPE.

"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

Peace

Bill Nearn Jr.
@BillyABSTRACT

CLASSIC!!!

This Song/Video is an Early ABSTRACT Inspiration in So Many Ways... Enjoy!!!

Bill Nearn Jr.

@BillyABSTRACT

"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

Peace

Dear God By HR GRIT

GET FAMILIAR!!!

The Greatest MC.

Since the very 1st Nas track that I ever heard he became not only my favorite rapper but the epitome of what a "True" MC should be!!!

One word describes Nas: DOPE

Check out his Latest track... FIRE!!!!!!!!

"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

Peace

Bill Nearn Jr.
@BillyABSTRACT

BitterSweet

This Post is dedicated to one of my best friends. If you have ever been in a ruff relationship Kanye West illustrates your struggle perfectly in this song!!!

"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

Peace

Bill Nearn Jr.
@BillyABSTRACT

HipHop LIVES!!!

Check out this DOPE Cipher of some of Philly's Finest Mc's...

Big Shout out to Chill Moody for shouting us out in his verse!!!

"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

Peace

Bill Nearn Jr.
@BillyABSTRACT

16 Sundays

Philadelphia rap artist "The Show" worked with ABSTRACT THOUGHT's very own Dj AyeBoogie to put out a project called "16 Sundays" in which for 16 consecutive sundays he released 16 bars!!! The project's grand finale' was yesterday with the release of the mixtape!!!

DownLoad Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?d01phwaxwx8x8m2

"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

Bill Nearn Jr.

Bones X Chill Moody

A Dope video from two Dope West Philly HipHop'ers!!! I stopped by to show my support and when the final edit was released I saw my self on my Skateboard popping an Ollie!!! HipHop is Alive!!! Bones is also wearing a few shirts from our latest Line!!! Check it out!!!

Peace

Bill Nearn Jr.

"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"

NOTTZ RAW & ASHER ROTH

Asher Roth & Nottz - Enforce The Law (Inspired By Training Day Movie) from URBANEVERYTHING on Vimeo.

I saw this video and had to post it... DOOOOOOOPE!!!

Bill Nearn Jr.

"ALWAYS THINK ABSTRACT"