The Originals – Sauce Heist x Ty Da Dale x Jamal Gasol

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Just got this fresh pack from Mr. 31 and it's potent. Soon as the joint starts, all you hear is pure Hip Hop. What a lineup, production by Wavy Da Ghawd, verses from Ty Da Dale,  Sauce Heist,  & Jamal Gasol. Better material than what you got from most acts at the awards the other night. These guys are taking the independent game by storm. 

The Originals is another street banger to add to the Playlists. Instead of complaining about the trash rap that's going around, listen to real artists like these. If you in the ride, drop your windows so your neighbors on the road can hear what's coming out your system. Pull up the link below, press play till your fingers cramp!

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Thor

As we continue down this radiant trip down Marvel's memory lane with "Thor". I honestly had not seen this film in years; so much that I genuinely had unremembered about 75% of the plot. This provided a more likable experience, as I felt I was seeing the movie for the 1st time again. Looking back, Thor was definitely a gamble; as introducing non comic book audience's to the more mythical along with cosmic elements of the marvel cinematic universe could have come across hokey or too much to swallow. Well obviously it's safe to say gamble paid off; however circling back to the film Chris Hemsworth pro trail of the God of Thunder is the singular reason this franchise has become a household name.
Considering this is about God's and planets that aren't actually proven to exist this could have been a jump the shark moment for Marvel even in a comic book world I say this earnestly with a cast including Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba, and Tom Hiddleston; Hemsworth journey from beginning to end is what the truly carries this story.

Photo credit: Zade Rosenthal / Marvel Studios
Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in THOR, from Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment.
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Thor begins the movie with several different layers to him he's obviously loving,charming, cares deeply for family and friends a like, but it is his hazardous arrogance would prove to be much for even a father to take anymore. The movie main plot is Thor a demi God being cast away to earth and trying to find his way back. Without getting into spoilers if you haven't seen this one yet I will tell you the villain turns out to be Loki brother of Thor; which really won't be a surprise the writers did everything but tell you early on do not trust him. Unlike the other marvel protagonists Loki motivations are complex but sadly relatable and you truly see he believes he's right. Since Loki will return in future films there will be more talk about with him another time; one thing I really enjoyed was just all the subtle humor mostly reserved to the 2nd act of the film when Thor arrives on earth. Their not going for laugh out loud moments but just the right joke when the moment truly calls for it. I thought it was a bit of unrealistic cliche that Thor and this beautiful researcher fell in love after like 3 days but that's just me; and I did find the final battle ok but nothing I will remember. However, as I stated those are small gripes this is an extremely enjoyable film yes with some trite cliche on love and not so exciting action scenes, but at its core is about family, acceptance, growth and sacrifice. With that being said this was a suitable beginning to the franchise and I would give it

7.3/10

Track Of The Day

More known to casual fans from his associations with the legendary Roc a Fella group along with single "Feel it in the air"; Beenie Sigel was never considered a top rapper in his day but never inauthentic. His usual unhurried delivery never disappointed but instead force you to sit there and listen to every word he spit because of the weight that will enevaly hold. All these qualities are in today's track of the day. Enjoy

Captain America(The 1st Avenger)

Next up in Marvel chest box is "Captain America" a story about Chris Rogers a man desperate to serve his country, but finds himself constantly rejected at every turn; that's until he comes across a mad German Scientists who possibly can help him live out his life time dream of becoming a solider. Chris Evans as the Sparkle Banner wearing solider turned out to be shrewd casting in the long run; his depiction of the Caps proficiency of eternally needing to do the right thing no matter how unwise or threatening the situation can be. It's a story that has been told in a million different ways; good guy wants to do something admiral and positive and help out all of mankind. However even with all of those caveats this film finds a unique original way to convey that story so it doesn't feel like a re run. Yes the movie does stick to some grown inducing superhero movie cliché, but very few and they end up fitting exemplary with the story, and strictly because of the character work that is done constantly during this film. 

In Iron Man I complained about the un imaginative villain and felt it really brought down an other wise smartly done film. This outing in my opinion does not have the same pit falls; as the red skull is chilling, callous, along with elegant dialog. Hugo Weaving found a unique ability to draw genuine worry from me has he made me feel as an audience watcher every time he was on-screen that someone definitely had the potential to kick the bucket. Only thing I hesitate to fully embrace about the character is I felt his motivation were fully never explained and why he's looking to create so much pain could have helped fully developed him. Other stand outs in this movie include Tommy Lee Jones, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, plus veteran Kenneth Choi to fill out an extremely impressive supporting Cast. 

However the movie does seem to have a little bit of pacing issues; the 1st act like in most origin stories had a tendency to be a little plodding while trying to establish who and what Cap is all about. Then has movie carries on the story telling does happen at a much more rapid pace; which proved slightly more burdensome to keep up with certain plot points. But honestly these are all minute points in the overall film which was surprisingly really well done. Finishing up this movie is definitely a wonderful start to the franchise; the ending was a but jarring also enticing. I give Captain America 8/10.

Stanley Tucci plays Dr. Abraham Erskine in CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, from Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment.

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Track Of The Day

There's never a bad time to bring back a 50 cent classic; obviously now the mega star spins a majority of his time conducting a slew off other business, but let's not forget what allowed him all those opportunities. It was raw, authentic aggression he rapped along with brilliant choruses. 50 is and will forever be a true pioneer in the industry. Enjoy

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