Two Relevant Hip-Hop Premieres

I think its fair to say, with my past complainings about being shirked at the Grammy Awards, and recognition of an artist like Kid Cudi, that I'm very much an enthusiast when it comes to the hip-hop music. Well, the last few days have brought a couple of very important and noteworthy premieres to the music world, at least in my opinion. They are, the "Drop the World" music video from Lil Wayne and Eminem and TI's return to the music industry after incarceration, the appropriately named, "I'm Back". Below are videos of the two premieres, and a little blurb with my thoughts.


"I'm Back" isn't TI's best work. The good news is, that it doesn't have to be. He's on some pretty good stuff though, and I'm really looking forward to his more large scale return. He doesn't disappoint here, he just doesn't blow me away, like he did on most of Paper Trail. This sounds more like Trap Muzik TI, which is about when he music made a turn into being of very solid quality and progressively got better. I can't wait for more, but feel like the chorus here just summarizes the point.


First of all, there's a good chance this video will get pulled off. Its currently a leak, and not supposed to be released until Friday. However, I have it up, and only because I think its really cool. I love the concept of the video, the chaos and whatnot is interesting. Wayne and Em are raging and its apparent in the people of the video. They are the masterminds, the overseers of this rage and craziness, much like their music creates opinions and actions in the people that enjoy it ("music can alter moods and talk to you" -Eminem in "Sing for the Moment"). They are great influencers. It helps that I think the song is dope. Its literally the only Lil Wayne song I really like (not a fan), but he actually brings it well here. I think Em (huge fan) definitely brought the best out in him. Regardless, both of their presences are huge and its worked out well as the share the face time. Great song, really cool video, I like it, and will probably watch it over and over again.
Last but not least, I'll keep an ear out for any news on any more TI music or Eminem music, especially for that Relapse II coming from Eminem.