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As I Am - Alicia Keys ::REVIEW::

It’s ya girl Ms. Nore and I’m here to talk about Alicia Keys’s third studio album, AS I AM.  The thing about great artists is that they have to be able to evolve and step out of their comfort zone.  I love artists that give you a little diversity yet at the same time, they’re able to stay true to who they are.  When we first heard of Alicia Keys, she was the young girl with braids that played the piano very well.  Over the years, she’s transformed into a young woman that can also step from behind the piano and deliver a high energy filled performance. 

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This section is dedicated to all Rising Artist, from all areas of Entertainment including hip hop, poetry, r and b or comedy. We are here to offer tips and insight along your path. Although we will admit to not being experts, our experience has allowed our editors an ability to see what is needed into today’s entertainment industry.

Writing vs. Freestyling: Coach Dough
 
A lot of rappers say shit like, “I don’t write”, which is stupid if you’re
trying to become a emcee, or you take the shit seriously. Yeah, it’s
nothing like watching  or hearing a dude kill a freestyle, but when
they’re good at it, it makes you want to hear more from them. And
unfortunately, that’s the most you’ll ever get from em. Notice how I
differentiate rappers from emcees. Because most rappers don’t write,
and only half of the emcee’s freestyle.  Sure you been hooked on your
favorite emcee’s mixtape, DVD, &  battle rap freestyles, but you can’t
possibly be that naive to think that a n*gga who smoke as much as most
of us do actually came off the top with 30 bars of mistake free piff! Or
that your favorite emcee’s last platinum album was a no pen, no paper
effort.

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Getting your Music Heard by A & R's: Romel Eggleston

*Note: This article is written from the standpoint of a recording artist shopping their
music and in no way  guarantees a record deal from the advice given within.
 
Its every artist, songwriter and producer's goal to get their music in the hands of the
right people. Though there is no set rule on achieving this, there are some pretty
common do's and don'ts. In this section, we’ll help to assist you in preparing to shop
your music We will cover everything from the actual recordings down to the
packaging you use to send your material. With that said, let's begin digging into how
to your music heard by A & R’s.

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The title of this section says it all. We are paying homage to the True Lyricist in the game. Check out why we think these are some of the hottest verses ever spit. Then you have what it takes? Join the forums and give us your hottest verse and you may be the next to be featured in Wicked Wordplay.

It's not enough to just listen to how a MC flows with a hot beat. We have to take it a step further and break down what they are saying. Unload your thoughts on your favorite lyrics on THE BOARDS.

Here is WDB's October Picks:

**Click Titles/Image to read and discuss these lyrics

Lupe Fiasco
“American Terrorist"
Hottest Line:
"Wake up the alarm clock is connected to a bomb/ Anthrax lab on a west Virginia farm / Shorty aint learned to walk already heavily armed /Civilians and little children is especially harmed/ camouflaged Torahs, Bibles and glorious Qurans"

Ludacris
“Tell it Like it Is"
Hottest Line:
"Get your business right boys, the first class is in session (okay) / Get a entertainment lawyer in the music profession (hey!) / Start up your own company, trademark the name / That's gon' run ya about a grand so start savin' your change (DTP!) "

 

Lloyd Banks
“Till the End”
Hottest Line:
"Cold sweatin' from a nightmare, mind on a C-note You leave the door with intentions of fulfillin' your visions / Constantly sidetracked, thinkin' bout who's your man or who isn't "

 

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Hip Hop is more than Music. It is a way of life. This section is dedicated to the Hip Hop LIfestyle. From street talk, hot videos or the latest hood gadget - this section will be dedicated to all things that affect the world of hip hop.

Consider Yourself A Hip Hop Head??
A true fan will find pleasure in solving these riddles!

How to play: Unscramble each riddle to reveal a question about a major event happening in the hip hop or r and b world. Give up? Left click on the answers link to reveal.

1. Who provided the beat for HTOMED ASMN first single AYS featuring RAYNUL IHLL that addresses RTCICSI, LCFKIE NFAS and TRAHSE for disrespecting his Wu Tang brethren.    
   
   
2. Once a member of the now defunct DOD QDSUA  and CEFA OMB  this Xtreme artist has recently released an album with his new group HET EHCOUEG  RTAHBOZ.
   
   
3. This album is credited for launching the careers of several prominent STEW TOSAC rap artists, including OPONS GDOG, ZDA LDGNLIEIR, RUPKUT and TNAE GOGD.  
   
   
4. This KERAFY LSETA West Coast rapper dropped his 16th album in 2006 that featured his successful single LWBO ETH SLIWHET.   
   
   
5. This independent label credited for bringing fame to OMS EFD, RHAPOAEH NHOMC and OMNCMO inked a joint venture deal with CMA in an effort to reach  more fans.  
   
   
6. This artist became the first OAILTN PREPAR to go NLMUPIAT. 

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