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Wordsmith

Location: All over

Member(s): Solo Artist

Age: Unknown

Status: Unknown

Affiliations: Chubb Rock, I.N.C the Poet, Liason Records

Bio: WORDSMITH can claim many areas around the globe as his home. The son of a former Full Colonel in the Army, he has resided in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Delaware, Texas, Kansas and even Germany to name a few. After moving around so much, Word found rap as an outlet when he started saving his lunch money each week throughout high school to buy classic tapes from Redman, Big L, Nas, Eric B. and Rakim, Jeru the Damaja, A tribe called Quest, Da Bush Babees, Krs One, Gangstarr, Das Efx, Public Enemy, Ice Cube, and his cousin Roc Marciano. Though, Wordsmith is a versatile MC, he is also a theater trained actor graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts from Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland. Performing in plays like “All my Sons” and the Musical “1776,” Word was able to translate his acting skills to his music and live shows. He refers to his stage shows as “Hip-Hop Plays” and his dream is to put together elaborate shows with scenery changes, props, and stunning movements. As the years go by, look for Wordsmith to explore his artistic side in music and acting equally. However, as he always says “I’ll do one thing at a time to make sure each craft exhibits quality and gets the attention it deserves.In 2006, Word knew he had to take his music to the Next Level as he put it and he did just that by releasing a Radio Smash called “Mami Chula,” which features Universal Recording Artist Rob G. It debuted on Canada’s Number one urban station 103.7, The Monster and Japan’s number 1 urban station, Joint One Radio 76.1 FM, on the same day, October 24th, 2006. Word’s underground single, Season of the MC, debuted on Comcast Cable Music Choice in October to complete the package. Overall Word currently has well over 6 tracks in rotation on Comcast Music Choice and that afforded Wordsmith the opportunity to debut his next level stage show on Adelphia/Comcast Cable’s Backstage Pass Show on January 22nd, 2007. Word displayed a Live stage show that involved numerous props ranging from fake snow, fake rain, umbrellas, tables, chairs, leaves, confetti and more. Wordsmith doesn’t want to wait until he has access to a major set as he feels like he can accomplish his vision right now by being very persistent in his craft. 2009 is definitely looking like Wordsmith’s year as he opens the doors to more business ventures.

SHANGO’S Perspective: Peaceful Journey, Wordsmith delivers a positive one to grow on type vibe. For those that feel Hip Hop has taken a cartoonishly negative plunge you’ll find something of what you’re looking for here. The song is up tempo and it’s liable to have you feeling all Disney inside, as apposed to the majority of radio. Wanna get more from him drop a vote below and get him in for an interview. It’s on you. Me I am merely the crazed Cesar bringing these gladiators face to face for your pleasure and entertainment. The arena is HHLO…enjoy, then let your voice be heard. PEACE

Rico Paysos

Location: Hempstead, Long Island

Member(s): Solo Artist

Age: Unknown

Status: Unsigned

Affiliations: Dj Johnny “Juice” Rasado, Public Enemy, 4daluvofmoney Inc.

Bio: Rap artist, songwriter, and lyricist Rico Paysos, has been perfecting his talents as an emcee for the last seven years. Born and raised in the same place as Hip Hop, “The Boogie Down” Bronx, New York, he would later relocate to Hempstead, Long Island. Rico Paysos speaks about his experiences and about every view of his life as he has seen while walking the top of the devil’s roof. Whether it is cash, drugs, crime, women, lust, dreams, love, struggles and the come up; Rico Paysos is not afraid to share his soul and experience with his audience. His music does not merely speak about life; it is Life, because everyone can relate to it. Long Island has been a whisper in the rap game since the eras of such greats as Public Enemy, Rakim, Biz Markie, Keith Murray and E.P.M.D. Paysos is a rebirth of the past legends as far as creating his own distinctive sound, a unique flow along with a profound vocabulary, which allows for his creative wordplay. Rico defines an emcee and wishes to create his own milestone in Hip Hop. A man with a thousand flows, you’ll never here the same one twice. Paysos is not only an emcee; he is a songwriter, for himself and various Hip Hop and R&B talents. In 2004 He established his own music group 4daLuvOfMoney Inc adding the titles CEO & Founder to his resume’.

SHANGO’S Perspective: Benz Rollin up. Now if you’re in the mood for something flashy and perhaps catchy, with accessible lyrics and in a strange way…fun this is the perfect jacket for you. I can tell Rico was aiming for an audience with this. It definitely has a lot of energy. But your opinion is the one that will Rico’s interview at battles end. So if you like it drop the vote. HHLO UGOB.

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Produced by Don Cannon

Yesterday I was asked by a friend if I’ve heard Kanye’s new song, “Love Lockdown”. I of course had, I have seen the video over and over again from the VMA performance and 50’s Lip Syncing video too, in which 50 is basically laughing at Kanye for his new single.

When I replied, the first thing that I said after yes is “I feel another Love Below coming on.” That was not meant to be an insult to Kanye’s vision, or Andre 3000’s album at all. As a hip hop fan, I’ve always respected and appreciated the fact that artists like Mr. West and Andre 3000 work outside the box. They aren’t afraid to experiment outside of the “norm” of hip hop.

Outkast will always be one my top 5 favorite groups of all time, and Andre one of my top 10 lyricists. But like a majority of hip hop heads, and bloggers alike, I thought Andre was starting to fall off when he created the Love Below. I could vibe with a few of his cuts like “Happy Valentine’s Day” & “Roses” but for the most part, I was disappointed with the way Andre was coming. But he brought it back…made sure his presence as a lyricist was known. When “Royal Flush” was dropped, I thought to myself, “He’s back”. Even Big Boi said in a recent interview, about giving Andre more than 16 bars on the track. That when Andre’s flowing like that, you just don’t stop him, you let him go.

Kanye seems to be expressing his “artistic” wings with 808s and Heartbreak. He’s venturing into that unknown territory, like Andre did. But will he bring that Kanye flava to the joints. Will we still be blessed with tracks like “Through the Wire” a classic in its own rite? Many think that Kanye’s already selling out, and catering to the teenagers and the white kids, I read the comments on these interviews, articles and forums about Mr. West’s news with the album. But I say…hold on, because he’s not done. I think that Kanye will blow it out of the water. I don’t have any doubt in that. He’s done it with three albums already, and while we won’t get “Good Ass Job”, we may be blessed with an artistic statement that will just expand the boundaries of the influence of Hip Hop even farther.

So to answer his question completely, yes, I’ve heard it, however I will remain neutral until Mr. West drops in November. So now we wait and see.

I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed. Would love some more “Broke Phi Broke” but ahhhh well.

Editors Note: This blog does not reflect the opinion of HHLO.net or it’s staff. They are just the thoughts and opinions of the Author.

Ft. Rick Ross, Bun B. & T.I.

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