Best Of Both Worlds 2? Best Rap/R&B Duos To Deliver A 2012 Version

Best Of Both Worlds 2? Best Rap/R&B Duos To Deliver A 2012 Version By Carl Lamarre ⋅ Published 07/02/12 Jay-Z and R. Kelly's 2002 collabo LP, Best Of Both Worlds, started the blueprint. They started the "Best of Both Worlds" series, which transcended the game and brought R&B and hip-hop even closer together. The game has since longed for a duo to come and conquer the vacant throne. Who is capable of delivering the ingredients needed to create the magic these two legends have cleverly done before? Here are some duos we believe could do just that. 1. Drake & Trey Songz - Trey once told us that Drake considered themselves the new school "Hov and Kellz," and always envisioned a possible collaboration album. What makes their chemistry so unique is that before these two became prime time superstars, they both worked with each other as newcomers. These two proved to be an indomitable force on tracks like "Successful" and "The Usual". Let's not forget each have the intangibles -- singing and rapping capabilities -- to provide fans the works on all facets. 2. Usher & Rick Ross - This collabo may be the most intriguing, simply because of the two contrasting styles. Ross' braggadocios swagger added to Usher's cool demeanor have proven to be magical thus far. The two have teamed up already for each other's albums, with Ross sporting his lacy sleek delivery on Raymond's "Let Me See", and Usher returning the favor on Rozay's newest single, "Touch N You." With these two arguably leading their respective genres with a cluster of hits, it would unfathomable for these two to fail if the thought of collab came about. 3. Big Sean & Chris Brown - These two have worked diligently in the past to become the culture's biggest sparkplugs, as far as a hip-hop and R&B duo. They proved to be nearly immaculate and infallible on tracks like Sean's "My Last" and Brown's "Till I Die". Even on the mixtape circuit, the two have dabbled on a few tracks, especially on Brown's "Sh** Got Damn." With hip-hop's young demographics falling in their favor, fans would support their efforts wholeheartedly. 4. Fabolous and Ne-Yo - These two veterans always had the gift for pleasing the women when they were on a track together. "Make Me Better” and "Crazy Love" showed that after years in the business, these two are integral pieces are staples in the industry. They have both reached a certain level of success to the point that a collaborative album would be beneficial on these artists' legacies. 5. Wale & Lloyd - Ralph Folarin has elevated his status in the game as a cunningly smooth lyricist with the ability to woo women seamlessly. He has proven his desire to lure women in with a myriad of tracks dedicated to women on his 2011 Maybach Music debut, Ambition. The one standout track was "Sabotage", assisted by Lloyd, whose empowering vocals delivered a knock out single. These two have collaborated before for Wale's track "Let's Chill," which proved that these two have the innate skills to make a radio single at any given point. Honorable Mentions: Pusha T and The-Dream; Tyler The Creator and Frank Ocean; Joe Budden and Emanny; Kendrick Lamar and BJ The Chicago Kid; and Common and John Legend Read more: http://www.ballerstatus.com/2012/07/02/world-2-top-raprb-duos-deliver-2012-version/#ixzz25zMscdiw

French Montana, Chief Keef Celebrate NBA Star Kyrie Irving's Rookie Season At Alife NYC

(Photos) By Carl Lamarre ⋅ Published 06/29/12 Pepsi Max and Alife held a private event for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving at the Alife Courtyward in NYC on Wednesday (JUne 27), celebrating his tremendous rookie campaign in which he was awarded NBA Rookie of the Year honors. The 2011 #1 overall draft pick registered over 18 points and 5 assists per game last season for the Cavaliers. With his performance and stellar play, he was named Rookie of the Year. Due to his accomplishment, Pepsi chose him as one of the faces of their PepsiMAX beverage. As part of the campaign, he filmed a commercial spoof, where he posed as Uncle Drew and duped many who believed he was a grandpa with a staggering crossover, lethal jumpshot, and humorous wit. On Wednesday, Pepsi and Alife brought out several impressive rookies from the hip-hop scene to woo and celebrate the Jersey native. Among them included New York's very own French Montana, and Chicago's Chief Keef. Both men graced the stage and performed a bevy of their hits. French Montana delivered "Shot Caller", "Everything's a Go", and his newest single "Pop That," while Keef had the crowd going with his breakout hit "I Don't Like." After the performances, Kyrie hung out with the hip-hop newcomers and ttook pictures to cap the night off ... which also included the release of a limited edition line of tees and hats that featured the term: R.O.Y. (Rookie of the year). Kyrie, French, and Chief, Alife also passed out hundreds of tees to the buzzing crowd who stood outside to converse and watch the performances. Read more: http://www.ballerstatus.com/2012/06/29/french-montana-chief-keef-celebrate-nba-star-kyrie-irvings-rookie-season-alife-nyc-photos/#ixzz25zLvJ4U2

Poem: My Mistakes

Now I'm Moving Forward, Before Was Looking Backwards... Life Was Mapped Out, But I Backed Out As Soon As My Father Packed Out... My Destiny Isn't Complete Since My Destination Isn't Reached... Hesitation And Defeat Left Me Staring At My Feet... My Body Paralyzed, A Pair Of Lies Had A Brother Weak... It Took A Week For Me To Seek My Inner Self, I Couldn't Sleep... I Heard The Talks, I Heard The Murmurs, "He's A Waste Of Potential." I Woke Up, Embraced Failure, Now I'm Facing The Pencil... I Tasted Pain Physically, Now I'm Erasing The Mental... That's Been Plaguing Me For Years, I've Been Raging, Was In Tears, When I Was Caged In With The Fear, No More Crying, No More Acting, Fuck Sticking The Script, I Just Listen, My Ambition Tells Me I Could Finish This... Yeah...I Was In Advance, But I Never Advanced To The Places I Wanna Be... I Thought School Was Overrated, I Hated Paying The Fees... I Said I'm Finished Playing, Now I'm Waiting To See, If I'll Be Playing In The World, When I Take My Degree

Poem: Worries

She Said, Through Lies And Deception, I Look In Your Eyes For Protection Your Brown Eyes See My Outcry She Said, You're Never Comparing Me Though The Age Disparity To Some May Need Clarity I Said, In Order For Our Love To Age, Your Mind Needs To Engage In The Thought Of Being Engaged, Through The Love And Our Reign, Don't Ever Let The Haters Rain On Our Parade.... She Said, I'm Head Over Heels Because My Feelings Are Healed Walking On Cloud Nine, I'm Talking About Lines, In Your Notes That I'm Quoting, I'm Hoping I Found Mine... I Said, I'm Hoping I Keep You, Always Running In My Mind, I'm Loving Your Feet Boo, And Carl... If We Lose? I Said, Never Be A Pessimist, Be Pressed To Be The Best In This. Let's Be Perfectionists In Love, Never Question Us, Or Question If...

Poem: The Chase

I'm Done Chasing... You Kept Walking...I Kept Pacing... I Kept Talking...We Spoke Often...I Lost Patience... Romancism? No Vandalism The Key Here... You Wrote On My Wall, Just For Me To See Clear... You Said, "Carl. Leave Me Alone." I Said "Take Care, But Rememeber Who Hates Sleeping Alone"... Squeezing My Hand, Everytime I Typed On The Keys On My Phone... I Said, Bank On Me, Cuz I Believe In A Loan... Second Chances, Ready To Fall, I Can't Spend The Season Alone... But Still...I Thought...Why Keep Running If The Pain Keeps Coming... If The Pain Keeps Coming, Why The Hell We Keep Loving... Since My Eyes Couldn't See, Guess I Couldn't Read Something...

Poem: Foreign

She Said Love Is Foreign... Because Her Ex Is Killing Her Softly, By Always Running To Lauren... She Said, "Carl. I Need A Folarin." Someone Who Won't Sabotage Our Love, And Full Of Ambition... Never Calling Out For Bitches... Never Roaming Out On Christmas... Saying I Wish I Could Rewrite Life And Never Be On His Wishlist... It's Amazing How Caged In Their Lives Have Become... Before Your Wife Was The One, Now She Filing Custody Just For The Life Of Her Son... She's Tired Of The Numerous Lies... Shes Asks" What Happened To The Humorous Guy? Who Would Never Spread Rumors, But Now Feels Like A Tumor Inside... She Never Cared To Attend A Game...She Just Wanted Attention... She Wanted You To Reinvent Love, Reinvent The Connection... Because She Thought You Had Class, Never One For Detention... Because You Cheated On Her...Now You Facing Suspensions.... From Her Love... You Were Positive Minus The Hugs, She Would Still Remain Faithful... Still Remain Thankful...Because She's Walking With Your Name Tatted Right Across Her Ankle... You Had Something Great...But You Acted Ungrateful... Why Run Away From Love, When You Running With An Angel...

CL - New Day Freestyle (Week 3 Of CL's Road To Redemption)

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