VIDEO BATTLE OF THE WEEK:
D-Block’s “Get That Paper”
VS
Rick Ross’ “Cigar Music”
This week’s battle is between a pair of Hip-Hop Heavies: Rick Ross and D-Block aka The Lox.
Rick Ross has been a lightening rod of controversy for the past year or so, but the quality of the actual music speaks volumes. Jadakiss, Styles and Sheek have been the illest of the ill in Hip-Hop and continue to be with over 10 years in the game.
Rick Ross – “Cigar Music”
Stylistically, Ross took the real Hip-Hop gritty route on “Cigar Music,” which isn’t even on his newest album Deeper Than Rap. Looks like the “Bawse” recorded a second video in Colombia when he shot “All I Really Want,” in Medellin. You can see the grit of the city and get a glimpse into the life of Rick Ross and his crew.
The Bawse on a motorbike? Little Colobian kids? The streets? Melodic beats and hooks? It’s right here. Check out “Cigar Music.”
D-Block “Get That Paper”
Ain’t no party like a D-Block party, because a D-Block party don’t stop! And that’s exactly what The Lox decided to bring to the table on their new song, “Get That Paper.” D-Block take their thing to Brooklyn, where they recreate a video from the late, great Biggie Smalls. “Get That Paper”is a departure from the rugged and raw mantra that has followed D-Block for the majority of their tenor. The guys are in rare form here, lyrically and musically. Their upcoming album is called No Security, but the crew is very secure with this one.
Check out “Get That Paper.”