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IT’S FINALLY HERE! GRADUATION!

Tuesday, September 4, 2007


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Kanye West feat. T-Pain - Good Life

So, Kanye West’s Graduation has leaked already. I’m sure you music savvy people have already gotten your mitts on the album. Graduation is just what I expected it to be - a good mixture of production and lyrics. It has some really great songs, but then it has its dull moments on certain songs, which sound like they could have appeared on Late Registration. But I am feeling the majority of the new material. Kanye tried some new things as far as production, but still stuck to his sampling guns. Stand out tracks include “I Wonder,” “Good Life,” “Flashing Lights,” and of course the host of singles that will be released from the album.


Kanye West feat. Dwele - Flashing Lights

Graduation is set to release on the same day as 50 Cent’s Curtis, September 11th. I think that hip hop heads are probably excited to see who will come out on top with this Fiddy vs. Kanye. But all I’m saying is, I like what Kanye’s doing. Make sure you log on to Kanye’s official site, kanyewest.com, when the album releases. Also, make sure you log on to his MySpace and let ‘em know that CL sent you!

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firstttttttt

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

BUY KANYE’S ALBUM LETS RETIRE THAT STEROID POPPIN PUBLICITY STUNTIN WHORE 50 CENT A.S.A.P. !!!!!!!!!

P.S. KANYE’S ALBUM IS FARRR MORE CLASSIC THAN 50′S CIARA CHOMPIN ASS EVER COULD BE… YUCK 50 NEEDS TO DISAPPEAR. HE IS TRASH BEYOND TRASH. I RATHA LISTEN TO SOULJAH BOY… WELL OK THATS PUSHIN IT BUT U KNO WUT I MEAN MANNNNNNN

BUY KANYE’S SHIT !!!!!!!!

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rtothe

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

welcome to the good life!

3.

neekish70sav

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

GO Kanye luv original stuff aint heard it all yet but so far make me stronger iz my theme song. OH and am i tha 1….

4.

Princess

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Showing some U.K love………..London love’s Kanye West!!

Hot album, hot intellect, hot ass brother!!

http://www.myspace.com/shiikane

5.

NO DO NOT

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

wat the fuck is up wit cl readers and their love affair wit kanye and hate for 50, first of all ur hate doesnt impact anyone other than ur sad ass boring lives and secondly that shit is just lame, ya’ll think its cool to hate on fifty but u really look stupid, that nigga successfully played this stupid industry and become a millionaire and ofcourse u gotta hate him for that, too bad u aint as smart as dude

and oh yeah, am not really a big fan of neither but trust me when i say this, i’ve listened to both albums and kanyes shit is boring as fuck, cl is just lying becoz they on the payroll but they know as i do that ye’s shit is really boring, on the other hand, altho 50 kinda talks about the same shit, his album is way better, it has hit after hit after hit literally, mary j, akon, nicole, eminem, justin….. come on man, dont hide from the truth cl

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Y.M.A

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

one of my favs good life champion big brother and finer things
and home ft john legend

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T

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

London Loves Kanye!!!!!!!

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Y.M.A

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

#5 YOU SOUND STUPID FOR BEING ON FIDDY’S NUTS SO HARD
DAMN CAN YOU GET ME AN AUTOGRAHP CL IM WITH KANYE TOO
AND EVERYONE GOT THEY OWN OPINION I BEEN HEARING ALOT OF FIDDY AND KANYE, KANYE HAS CLASSIC AFTER CLASSIC EVERYTHINGS EITHER DIFFERENT OR PEOPLE CAN RELATE TO KANYE ON THE OTHER HAND WITH FIDDY JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER RAPPER CLUB,CARS,GIRLS,MONEY,AND TALKING SHIT IS ALL HIS ALBUM’S ALL ABOUT 50 ONLY NEED ONE TRACK 4 AND ALBUM SINCE HE’S NOT COMING WITH THE NEW
ALL 50 DOES IS FEATURE DIFFERENT ARTIST JUST TO SALE ALBUMS AND WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT, ITS ALL COOL BUT THEN AGAIN WHAT DO YOU GOT WITHOUT SOMEONE SINGING YOUR CHORUS ALL THE TIME

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Astograph

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

G-UNIT

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datdude

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Forget about both Kanye and 50, when is Mike Jones dropping his album, i can’t wait. Kanye and 50 don’t neva give out their phone numbers on songs, so who cares, Mike Jones ppl, dats the nicca right there, Who…. Mike Jones, you heard it first classic album on the way.

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RenRocK

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I cant wait to see 50 renig on his comments about quitting and start spitting consiracy theories and huge backdoor conglomerates buying up Kanyes album to make it unfair.

12.

6figganigga

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

i got nuthin against kanyes fans for theres nothin wrong wit digging kanye but am not gonna buy an album wit some nigga talkin bout shit i dont giv a fuck about, am not in it for some kinda lesson from someone that just graduated, to be honest i’d rather listen to shit about club, cars, girls and money becoz i live for that shit whether its from fifty, lil wayne, game or even mike jones, call me shallow but am sure having a blast wit all the money, cars and girls i got, plus it doesnt hurt that the music sounds real good to, n kanyes a producer but fifty got better beats on his album, that hurts

PS: to Y.M.A, kanye got classic after classic??? lol thats just really funny

13.

TAISH4U

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Not really a Kanye fan of fiddy but I’ll support fiddy before Kanye!

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RealMusicVision

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I don’t really like either. I think this is good for Hip-hop though, this little competition they got going. However, I think hype far exceeds the talent of these artists. They both have their moments, but I just find it hard to believe that people are throwing around “classic” every time they like a fucking album. Neither of these albums are classic.

15.

DIAMONDS&PEARLS

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I dunno I dont mind Kanye and 50 Cent…but not all the time…

But all this hype about their albums to be released on the same day just sounds like one of those publicity stunts, for ppl to be hyped up and compare the two artist, which they are such randomly different artists…..so WE are the ones comparing and battling out whos better, and at the end of the day we’re the ones being the album…..not them….

I feel Kayne and 50 cent do not seem bothered wiv their albums being released at the same time…so like I said I reckon its just a publicity stunt which there is no suprises there looking at both Kayne and 50….

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Every one needs to change for the better

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I’m still going to support Kanye anyway. I feel his music is more real, and I like the fact he talks about God.

17.

Deon

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Why is cl always posting stuff about Kangay and not 50? Is this an anti-50 site or something? I would expect a website like this to be fair, but no 50 stuff at all! Damn!

18.

Long_Hair_Beauty

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I like Kanye and cant stand 50, end of story. Its not because of CL either because I could care less about what their opinion is. But I feel that Kanye is so much more original than most artists out today. I can respect the fact that 50 did play the industray and became a multi millionaire, but I dont respect him as a person. I think his music is lame and cliche (even though I am a lil wayne fan at least he switches it up lyrically). 50’s entire persona is just hard to believe. At least Kanye puts it out there when its necessary and unecessary. You gotta respect his ability to be bold and take risks. Thus the reason why I WILL be buying his album regardless of other opinions. I haven’t purchased a CD in over 3 years so that says something.

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lol

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

@ 18….. you havent purchased a cd in 3 years?????? that only says u broke

20.

Melrose

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Its funny to hear people say that KanYe album is boring. Those are the people that think music is only good if U can dance to it. Ye is much more than that and he makes great music. He reinvents himself every album and got better lyrically. 50 album is the same thing as his last album.

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Bouga

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

The album is hot, hot, hot. I’m lovin’ it. Yeah has done a sterling job. Still trying to pick out the best, as there are many favourites.

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Bouga

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

The album is hot, hot, hot. I’m lovin’ it. ‘Ye has done a sterling job. Still trying to pick out the best, as there are many favourites.

23.

BarbaraB

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

You either love Ye or you hate him. If you don’t get his music you never will, and thats fine.

24.

heven

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I heard some of Kanye’s new material and all I got to say is HOTNESS!!!! I’m not even into hip hop that big, I rarely, rarely buy a hip hop joint, but from what I heard from Kanye this is FIRE!!!! I will be buying it. 50’s Get Money is the only joint I’m feeling so far from him. Since I’m into lyrics and artists that have something to say…TEAM KANYE!!!!!!!!!!

25.

MrsThreatt

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I’m loving it…

26.

JQ

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I love Kanye music But…I wish them both much success with their CD’s..Both have something to say, they just said it differently….

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ms_mac

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

It’s definitely HOT. 50 might have to fall back for a minute. Ye is crazy. My man was like, “Remember Chauncey, he was black the street was.” lol. He’s a mess at times but the boy has talent. I think this will blow the competition out of the water.

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Such Magnificence

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I heard Kayne’s album is a classic…he just keeps getting better and better. I really appreciate artists such as Kayne…artists who march to the beat of their own drum. I can’t wait for Sept 11th to come so I can get my hands on it!!!

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Such Magnificence

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Oh yeah the art is beyond hot…I love that damn teddy bear!!!

30.

IBTrippin

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

College Dropout>Late Registration> Graduation

GRODT> Mass> Curtis

They both have a few hot joints, but not their best work to date.

CL stop the hate, not a good look.

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Dame

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Ok I heard Ye cd was the bomb but I refuse to listen I have decided to by both cd I can’t front on 50.

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Big Coop

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I got the Kanye joint last week…Flashing LIghts is my sh*t. Got 50s too….aight at best

33.

DivaB

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Kanye album is dat hotness! Welcome to the Goodlife!!!!
Thatss my shit!

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Bksfinest

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I love Kanye’s Album, waaayy better than 50’s, it’s more classic….I Love It!!

35.

Taj The Photographer

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

As always, I will ALWAYS support Kanyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

36.

Drastic Measures

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I’d purchase a Kanye West CD b4 a 50 cent CD… I really don’t need 2 be reminded how rich 50 cent is off of stupid endorsement deals and non-sense Beef…

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May Ham

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Can’t wait to watch BET’s 106 & Park for the 50 CENT & KANYE WEST Showdown… Tuesday September 11th, i have 2 tune in 4 this one !!!

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bsb1216

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Neither one of them is making or giving me a dime so who cares. I am not buying either one. Sitting up here arguing like we are gonna get rich off of it. They trying to get even richer off of you and all we do is feed into it. Its a publicity stunt people!!! Get over it.

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Buttafly

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

their both ok albums nothing to rush out for

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Trailblazer

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I have Kanye’s album and I like it a lot.There may be one or two songs I don’t like but I like majority of the record. I like 50’s business savviness more than his music. I think I was the only one who didn’t care for the” In da Club” song. But he seem like a cool and honest dude during his interviews. He’s a lil controversial but the stuff he says be the truth for the most part…even if some of us don’t want to hear it. I like Kanye too and I like the freshness of his music. It’s a 80 sound that I didn’t know I missed until he brought it back. Rap can get a lil boring with people talking about the same thing (cars, women, drugs, blah blah blah). I hope they both do good. I don’t wish misfortune on anyone. They both grinding and trying to make an honest living. Got to respect that.

41.

LTee313

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

the album is tight especially Big Brother and Champion…however if these albums keep leaking reappers are going to end up working in fast food joints pretty soon
I think 50’s album is tight too

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Mr Eff

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

People keep saying Graduation is a classic..I just don’t see it.Sure it’s a good album,but it’s the worst one out of the 3 he’s put out.I think that music is so lame now,that the first sign of half decent material to come out,people wanna say it’s classic..Lyrically ye’ has stepped his game up,but his beats aren’t as knockin as his first 2 joints.I think Big Brother is the most complete song on there.U can’t even compare him and 50,they have 2 different styles.50’s album was cool,i think it’s better than the massacre.Kanye wins in the quality dept.,but i think 50 will win in the sales dept..If u a real fan of hip hop,you’d support both.These might be the last 2 good albums we hear this year

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Court

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

LUV LUV LUV Kanye album and I will still BUY the album its great lets get 50 no rhyming corny controversy whoring gorilla unit face outta here GO KANY ITS UR BIRTHDAY!!! Graduation is my shizznit! I love CHANPION and THE GLORY! LOVE U KANYE

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M E RENEGADE

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

JERMAINE DUPREE PLAYED EXCLUSIVES FROM BOTH KANYE & FITTY ON SO SO DEF RADIO SAT NITE. BOTH ALBUMS ARE ACTUALLY HOT, BUT AS MUCH AS I HATE TO ADMIT, I’M FEELING KANYE’S A LITTLE MORE….

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Ashes

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Still a publicity stunt for Kanye, all so he can can laugh at 50 and say “My album leaked and it still outsold yours!!!!” I choose to wait for sept 11th and pick Kanye up then. “Flashing Lights” is a classic, represent the D Dwele!!!!!

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Da Pplz Champ

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

#5 Guest appearances can’t make up 4 crappy material! no ones saying that 50 isn’t talented but after all these years where’s the growth & maturity as a artist? Hell even biggie once said he can’t rap about being broke anymore cause he wasn’t broke!

All i’m sayin’ is 50 owes his fans quality for shelling out their money, not a bunch of publicity stunts & cheap theatric just to sell a record!

P.S. Welcome to the G.O.O.D Life

47.

Marq_Fenix82

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I’m more of a 50 fan but i plan on getting both. I like 50’s joint better but i can’t front….Kanye’s is pretty hot too. #8 How can you say all 50 does is feature different artists to sale albums…….do you have a 50 album?? Let’s see……In the Club, 21 Questions, Candy Shop, Just a Lil’ Bit………what features….NATE DOGG?!?!?!?
Until this album all guests have been pretty much in house. Stop Hating on 50. Do your research.

Oh, and #10 should be banned from commenting on anything hip-hop/rap related for disgracing the board with a Mike Jones comment. >>>>>NUFF SAID.

48.

Kia

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Freakin’ Love This Album! Pure Genius!

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ahsatar

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I love the production on “Flashing Lights” I like it :-)!! I dont think I will purchasing either of thier cds until I can hear them both.

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ahsatar

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

@ at 10 & 47

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ahsatar

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

lol I mean

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Kia

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Freakin’ Love This Album! Pure Genius! And Kanye Will Be GETTING MY MONEY on the 11th!

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Jey

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

To #5, mannn are you crazy. CL aint lyin, 50s album is weak as hell. I like two songs on there and they are that all the way to the bank and that I get money joint. The rest sounds like a pop album. Th ewhole album sounds like that same shit from previous albums and he’s talkin bout the same shit tat he doens’t reallt do. Basically I hit nextg on every song after listening for 15 seconds. Kanye’s album on the other hand can be played all the way through will listining to a majority of the tracks 2 times in a row.

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kdub416

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Yeah, I got an advance copy and it’s fiyah. Of course Good Life is one of the highlights but Big Brother, and Everything I am are my favorites. Holla!

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Hdizzle

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I want everybody to look at # 12’s comment, study it . Now, all have to say about that is It’s broke ass niggaz like him thats the reason music is in the state its in. The reason why you dont really have be able to rap to get a deal becuase niggaz like him want to live vicariously through these fools lyrics when the artist is barely living the life they rap about. You heard him your self, he aint interested in hearing about some one who just graduated , he wants to hear about money cars and clubs which right there tells me this nigga is a resident of “21 front street” but thats another story.

point blank 50’s album is weak he milked his getting shot for all its worth, white people have become acustomed to him and are no longer are as scared of him therefore he doesn’t have that appeal. All thats left is his talent which speaks as to why he pulled a “diddy” with cameo after cameo on his album. Kanyes album is by far not as good as his other 2 I mean lets be honest about it but when it comes between the two , it’s obviously kanye.

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Sky

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

cute song. =]
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itson!

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

The fan love for 50 outside blogs is overwhelming

On Westwood radio show (whole UK) he played Curtis Vs Graduation track for track and the poll on calls and texts had 50 cent winning by a landslide.

50 cent will win it and it wont even be close, people saying its whack probably havent heard it lol. Graduation is Kanye’s worst album to date no doubt. nothing near a ‘classic’

Curtis has this one. easy

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Impossible06

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I just got the Kanye West album. And its really really good. I’m always amazed at the production and lyrics like Brian said.

My fav songs are Good Morning, Champion, and Flashing Lights!

Congrats Kanye for creating alternative hiphop. That aint all about fucking hoes, bangin bitches, and cookin crack!!!

I love that 50 cent “I Get Money” song, but he might as well hang it up. Kanye gone smash his ass in record sells.

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nicholelibra

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Between 50 cent and Kanye, I like the overall message that Kanye sends, but can’t he do it without the damn remakes and samples? He butchered Michael Jackson’s PYT worse than Monica.

60.

leslie arnelle

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Im sure K. West CD will exceed my expectations…Love This DUDE!

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Danny

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

These comments are for everybody on CL regarding the constant hatred towards anything Fifty Cent. Forget it I’m wasting my breath but no I have to speak on it cuz I’ve heard the whole Kanye album and in agreement with some of the honest ones on here. It’s pretty boring. This is not to say the album is not good. It’s good but boring at times.

I hope all of you can be objective in your views and not blatantly write off such a music making talent as 50 is. Folks, like he would tell you himself, he’s written and made hit songs consistently since he came out and has sold close 20 million records worldwide in a span of 5 or years. Is this the appreciation he deserves….perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised for niggas have PHD (player hater degrees) It’s really puzzling how people can love Jay Z for his success but hate 50 for his success. I guess the difference is that 50 came up too quickly.
While I’m reluctant to say he’s blessed, i believe that’s what it is. Stop hating and appreciate. Kanye is a good rapper and a great producer but he’s not in 50’s class when it comes to making music. He doesn’t have nearly as many hits and writing credits to be in his league.
Remember my point is 50 makes great music for your listening pleasure of your dancing feet. Kanye makes good music for your listening pleasure.
My word is appreciate and stop with the nonsense.

To angel and Brian how come you are not reviewing 50’s album also??

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ladytroublesome

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I love “Good Life”, it’s one of my favorite from the album.

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ohplease

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

@55 - thank you!
Folks can argue all day long about who has the better beats, but Kanye clearly has the better message. All that guns and bitches talk just keeps Black people down.

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xoxomomo

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

i haven’t bootlegged registration but i’ve already heard it because hot 97 has been playing it.. i think i’ll buy it though

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sha sha85

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I’m buyin kanye’s album, I definitely luv what i’ve been hearin so far. I get money is a hot ass song but…………that’s all! :-)

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new yorker

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

@itson! and that means?? let’s be honest, the public isn’t exactly a great source when it comes to showing what REAL music is.

i hope ppl wise up and buy kanye’s album b/c he’s more original than 50 could ever be. all 50 does is add to the negative stereotypes of hip hop. i’m tired of hearing ppl down hip hop like all it revolves around is money, sex, etc. hip hop is much more than that but when you support artists like 50, you strengthen the stereotype. frankly, i’m not willing to make hip hop look bad so kanye all the way

besides that dwele and kanye song is ridiculous. love it!!

67.

LikeThatYall

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Go head Kanye!

Put ugly ape looking, 50 Cent into retirement wit his STD-infested self.

68.

Hdizzle

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Danny if your confused as to how people can love Jay -Z and hate 50, it’s becuase 50 keeps running his fuckin mouth but doesnt have the skill to back it up just the hype.

When you get past all the fandom I ‘m reppin 50 bull shit he’s not a good rapper thats what it comes down to. Put it to you this way. vanilla ice had a hits as well . He has one of the best selling rap albums of all times believe it or not according to you this puts him in a class above kanye becuase he hasnt had as many hits . This speaks for it self.

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8Baller

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I agree # 55. I thought I was the only one who noticed it. We will never advance as black people if all we want to talk about is money, cars, and hoes. I think thats why more people are feeling Kanye this time around. Everybody is sick of hearing the same thing. 50 hasnt changed his subject manner or the way he delivers it since he debuted. All the greats have the ability to rap about different subjects. Jay, Nas, Biggie, and Tupac all rapped about the gangsta life and the streets but they also rapped about imortant issues and things that made us think. I commend Kanye cause he is able to talk about money and cars then he can also talk about important issues.

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Ms Truth

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Concreteloop you need to give fair play for both artist. It is sad that you chose to only play Kanye and not 50 cent. Both are very good at what they do — sell records and make hits. I plan to buy BOTH cds and would like to get a sample of BOTH albums.

CONCRETELOOP you are bigger than that!!!

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complexndope

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I totally agree #71.

I will be purchasing both albums. They both have totally different vibes. There’s gonna come a time of day when I wanna street songs from 50…and another when I wanna bump the likes of Kanye. You can like & support both. Same genre/ two TOTALLY different artists.

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sexyleo

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Hey……Isn’t it Beyonce’s B-day Today, Why no Love for Beee!…..Sorry! Anyways I have heard a lot of Ye’s album and it is the Shit! The tracks with Common and the remix with Young Joc is amazing. Kanye has substance and actually raps about shit worth listening to. 50 cent has been hot Garbage for a min, but big ups to him making MILLIONS via Vitamin Water…..I hope Ye slays him so we won’t hear his mubbling ass for the rest of our lives!

Kill em’ Ye!

74.

Bape

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

I will be buy both of theswe also, can hardly wait.

75.

Hdizzle

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 /

Damn why don’t ya’ll fall back. last time I chcked it wasn’t 9/11 so there is still ample time to get both reviews up….damn. Any way why would they not show love for Kanye first, he has made it quite clear that he’s a fan of this blog.

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