"No One Can Do It Better" - Nas v. Amy Winehouse

After some questionably odd pictures of God's Son and Ms. Winehouse, it got us to thinking about a debate we've had many times. Which Salaam Remi-produced track is better: Nas' "Made You Look" from God's Son or "In My Bed" from Frank.

Take a listen:

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Styles Davis says, "Frank is a top 20 album of the decade...and "In My Bed" was definitely one of it's dopest tracks. "Made You Look" goes hard...but Amy x Salaam = Classic. I got Amy."

Johnny Soultrane says, "I cosign everything Styles just said. Where you at Amy? You're what the game's been missing."

Mr. Strayhorn Fritzington says, "Production value is key. The horn section brings a completely different layer to Ms. Winehouse's track figuratively and literally. Amy."

Yao Mingus says, "Yeah I gotta go with Amy on this one too...The Nas track is anthem-worthy but...it's Amy she killed it. Case closed. I choose you Amy.

Buddy HoodRich says, "This is ridiculous. Have you seen the video. It's raw. It's aggressive. It's hip-hop at it's finest. Man up lil homies. QB's Finest. (Not to be confused with Ron Ron)."

We wouldn't be a blog if we didn't say it...

Nas Lost.

4-1.

The Styles Davis Quintet

Teflon Don (Album Drop) - Rick Ross

Rick Ross' newest effort Teflon Don drops today. Go support.

RAWSE!

-The Styles Davis Quintet

B E A utiful - Steph Jones

New music from dope artist Steph Jones which is supposedly attached to his new EP Imperfect Me. If you don't know, now you know.

BEA by user9196076

Download here.

-Soultrane

What The Game's Been Missing

Guess Who's Bizack?

It's ya boy Eli Porter.

If y'all don't know about Eli...then you've asleep for the past 342789873724 years. As far as I'm concerned dude is clearly the Freestyle Champion of the World. He holds the title hands down.

In case any of you forgot...peep his classic battle against rival Envy below:

Ladies and Gentleman, the GOAT is officially back. Dropping a video over at WSHH, Eli discusses that infamous battle, his upcoming mixtape ::makes Home Alone face::, and the fact that he is not a Short Bus Shorty.

Yeah...he's not slow at all. Nothing wrong with that guy...no sorts of handicap whatsoever. Yeeaaaaaaaah. ::awkwardly twiddles thumbs::

WE DA BEST MAYNE...WE DEEEEEEEEEEED IT!

-HoodRich

Super Street Fighter IV (Theme Song) - Just Blaze

Yeah...I know it's a few months old but I was bumping this all day in the office getting mad aggressive with people...just because I can.

I need Just Blaze to walk around behind me making beats soundtracking my life. I would start smacking kids in the face for no reason...roundhousing kicking their moms cuz I just don't give a s***.

Thug Life.

-HoodRich

Sweet Life (Video) - Rick Ross (featuring John Legend)

A very smooth and sleek video was recently released for the track "Sweet Life" from Rick Ross' Albert Anastasia EP. Featuring fellow gentleman, the Ivy League-educated Mr. John Legend, the video is every bit of the sophistication exuded within the song.

Take a look:

This is, without a doubt, a modern day "Lush Life". Gentleman, step your collective games up.

Maybach Music.

-Mr. Strayhorn Fritzington

Pilot Talk - Curren$y

I would have posted this around midnight last night buuuuuuuuuuut I was ironically 30,000 feet up with the team.

Never no mind. June 13th is the official release date for the big homie Curren$y's studio album, Pilot Talk. It leaked to the net last night...but tomorrow is another installment of Support Good Music Day. Do what you do and keep it legal.

Get lifted with some good music.

J-E-T-S!

-Soultrane

Super High (Sativa Remix) Video - Ricky Rozay (featuring Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y)

Shouts to Rozay, Young Khalifa, and Spitta for blessing us with a video to go with an already fly track.

Hallelujah!

Jets Fool!

Taylor Gang or move to Cleveland...POW!

-Styles

Ladies and Gentlemen...Mixtape Wale is back.

Wale Folarin promised a major announcement at 2pm yesterday...and we got it....

1. The background piano flow was incredible. That has to be used.

2. Mixtape Wale>>>>>Album Wale

3. The Mixtape About Nothing is better than at least 85% of the other mixtapes dropped by XXL Freshman Class members...and that's probably an underestimate.

4. "They say love is the slowest form of suicide

The fluid of eye fallin when I do the rhyme

I try and be the guy you thinks about every night when your eyelids cover eyes.

Cuz I'm on I'm rather than on us

Maybe I'm on less, but you deserve love."

More About Nothing drops August 3rd.

Welcome back.

-Styles

Gucci Mane feauturing....Talib Kweli?

Talib Kweli and Gucci Mane just dropped a song together called "Poltergeist." I literally couldn't make this up. This wasn't a recycled verse situation. They sincerely meant to do this. There really isn't much more to say I guess. Ummmmm so yeah. ::twiddles thumbs awkwardly::

Download it here.

GUCCI! (My apologies...I just couldn't resist.)

-Soultrane

Curren$y – Nothing But Us (featuring Smoke DZA) (produced by Ski Beatz)

This dropped awhile back...but we got the tagless, CDQ version. You already know what it is...some more of the that Elevator Musik....JETS!

Download here.

-HoodRich

Ricky Rozay - Maybach Music III & Aston Martin Music

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWSE!

Teflon Don is basically getting that Tha Carter III treatment with yet another (couple) leak(s). Which means it will be (already is) the dopest hip-hop album of it's quarter and probably year.

Get familiar! ::Clinton Sparks drop::

"Maybach Music" III featuring T.I., Kiss & Ms. Badu

Download it here.

"Aston Martin Music" featuring Drizz & Chrisette Michele.

Download it here.

And in case you're reaaaaaaaaaaaaally sleeping...scoop the "Super High (Sativa Remix)" featuring Young Khalifa & Spitta.

Download it here.

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitch!

-Soultrane

Edible Phat 2.0 - Hollyweerd

One of the flyest groups you've probably never heard of, Hollyweerd has dropped another heatrock, Edible Phat 2.0. The previous mixtape, Candy for Kleptos (STOP READING...CLICK LINK...DOWNLOAD) was by far the illest and most underrated drop of '09. Stop sleeping. Get familiar. Word to Clinton Sparks.

Download it. Play it. Thank me later. No Wheelchair Jimmy.

Special Thanks to 2DopeBoyz

Download Here.

-Mingus

"Who's Jammin' To My Nasty Groove?"

To pay tribute to Janet Jackson's freaknasty performance at the Essence Musical Festival...we'd like to hit you with our top sexytime favorites from Ms. Jackson.

"Any Time, Any Place (R. Kelly)

Archbishop Kelly provides the perfect remix for this already seductive track from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

"Funny How Time Flies (When Your Having Fun)"

Not to be confused with the Intro song of the same name...Janet keeps it subtle and sexy wit this one.

*Sidenote* WTF is that chick saying at the beginning? Sounds erectastic regardless.

"Someday Is Tonight"

This track is about Janet finaaaaaaaally giving up the booty cheeks to some guy (Me)...by dope by default.

"Anything"

Another Quiet Storm groove from Damita Jo. Another Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis joint.

"Rope Burn"

This is one shows off a lil' bit of that Janet Jackson nastiness.

"Discipline"

"Did I upset you Daddy

Take out your frustrations on me
Did I make you mad
Take out your frustrations on me
you be the teacher I'll be the student"

Janet baby...you still got it.

-The Styles Davis Quintet

"Discipline" - Janet Jackson (Live at the Essence Music Festival)

::watches video, dims lights, turns on "Any Time, Any Place (R.Kelly Remix), breaks out lotion, does work like Kobe in the 4th quarter::

-HoodRich

"No One Can Do It Better" - John Legend v. The Roots

Once again we present to you...No One Can Do It Better. In the last installment, we pitted the prettiest man on the planet against Kasseem Dean's future babymoms. We find ourselves with another great match up of Johnny Patron and the Legendary Foundation.

The Contender : John Legend - Another Again (2006)

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The Challenger: The Roots - Doin' It Again

Styles Davis says, "It's hard to go against the The Roots. John is my main man, but with the added instrumentation and the crazy verses by one of the game's most underrated, Black Thought...I gotta go with Philly's Finest."

Johnny Soultrane says, "I mean this isn't very close. Simple mathematics folks. John Legend x The Roots >>>>> John Legend. Motherfiduck the wagon...I choose the band."

Mr. Strayhorn Fritzington says, "While I admire the virtuosity of The Roots, I must tip my hat to the talented Mr. John Stephens and his Ivy League credentials. The lush piano playing is lost within the heavy hip-hop bass provided by The Roots. I shall go with John.

Yao Mingus says, "I almost want to go with John on this one, but The Roots revamped a song that was four years old and managed to make it a fresh cut as if I had never heard the original before. The Roots.

Buddy HoodRich says, "I can lowkey bump some John Legend...but only when he's on his "She Don't Have To Know"/"Number One" cheating tip. I can't ride out to some emotional John Legend in the whip. I go with the Hip-Hop version out of basic HoodRich principles. Black Thought brings that boombap...and I can dig it."

The Roots win 4-1.

-The Styles Davis Quintet

Get Well Soon Guru

We all know what's going on. Get well soon, King.

-The Styles Davis Quintet

Tragedy Strikes Again

As many of you may know, the recent events in Haiti have shocked the world. The outpouring of help and assistance has truly been a testament to the unity and togetherness of our global community.

Unfortunately, however, tragedy has struck again. Whilst attempting to assist in the Haiti relief efforts, various important members of the music industry came together creating an explosion that has once again rocked the world.

Below we have footage of the events at hand. It is imperative to let you understand that this video may not be suitable for all ages. No matter what your age, this shocking footage can and will test even the highest of thresholds. View at your own risk.

Many victims were taken in the opening wave of the event, as the immediate presence of teen-pop idol Justin Bieber was simply too overwhelming for many. Others were taken amidst a vicious and unexpected chorus of rappers, ranging from LL Cool J to Swizz Beatz, who inexplicably took over the song.

The people of Haiti have already begun relief efforts in assisting those effected by this tragedy. "We wanted help, but never this...never this." said one Haitian youth.

Various organizations have also stepped up to get involved by aiding all of those affected by this event. UNICEF has been collecting copies of Michael Jackson's Thriller album as well as original versions of "We Are The World" to send to victims.

"I really don't blame Quincy Jones, I swear to God man...it's not his fault.," said one victim who managed to fling himself out of his window before being overwhelmed by the collapse.

We here at So Called Twenties want to give our deepest condolences to all those affected by the events of "We Are The World 2010" You are in our prayers. God Bless.

-The Styles Davis Quintet