Throwback Of Es: Youth Of The Nation.

In this edition of Throwbacks of Es, I choose one of my favorite rock songs, P.O.D.'s Youth Of The Nation. Before I go into why I chose this song, I have one question: WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT SOME P.O.D?!!! Nothing. Thought so. Lol Anyways, on a serious note I have two reasons for choosing this song.
First of all, it's just a really dope song, sonically. The melodies, the production, the last hook on this song-amazing. I just always loved listening to this song. Secondly, I know the country is finally taking the issue of bullying in school seriously. But even with school officials and the government intervening and taking serious action against those who bully others, bullying can still have a horrific effect on the person who suffering from the action. (Confession time) I was often bullied through the years in school for various reasons and I it took a toll on me. Not everyone is able to cope with being bullying well and able to overcome it. Some turn to sex, other to drugs, and unfortunately, some turn to suicide. We've seen the stories on the news about it and I even lost a friend to it. 
Let me tell you a story of something that happened recently. A young kid in my church acted out and pretty much threw a large table at me while my one year old godson was standing right next to me. He was extremely angry and I knew it wasn't cause I was reprimanding him for not listening to instructions. I took him aside and was like, "So what exactly is your problem?" He started to cry. He said he was being bullied in school and never said anything about it therefore the anger was just built up inside of him and he acted out. I told him that he can't do that and that he needs to talk to someone about it because letting your emotions get the best of you could put him and others in great danger. I now text him during the week to make sure he's okay and let him know that if he needs someone to talk to, I'm always there for him.
Bullying is not something to take lightly. It's not something you can just get over. I know not a lot of young kids read my blog like that, so to my older people, help a young one if you can. Just be there for them and hear them out. It can make a huge difference. It could even save a life. I think Youth Of The Nation was somewhat ahead of it's time because it is so relevant to what is going on now. This song has a powerful message that's being told through the stories they tell. So everyone, watch the video, enjoy the music, and reflect. Love each other, and love yourself.



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Lights Around The Mirror.

Matt Villz-Lights Around The Mirror mixtape

New mixtape from FL artist, Matt Villz titled, Lights Around The Mirror! It's his first official project ever and features fellow OLDxSOUL collective members, Will Effe and Royale. Also features productions from OxS's Woods, Rizon, and Villz himself. As I listen to this project, all I can say is-

"Oh shit!" I just got familiar with Matt Villz like a week ago when he dropped his song Wide Awake, so I obviously didn't know of ALL of his dopeness. And apparently the fact that he is a rapper, producer, AND a singer, just went right over my head. This guy is ill! He's like a trill Southern emcee, with two shots of Frank Ocean and a teaspoon of No I.D. stirred up together with OG kush smoke coming out of the cup. I am feeling this project to the max. I was pleasantly surprised by his talent. This dude has a future in this industry, a bright one at that. There are different themes and vibes through this 'tape but it all makes sense. As I was listening to LATM, I feel like I was spending a day with Villz. Like Villz Transition is when I first meet up with him in the morning and we talking over coffee. Then by the time we get to My Clique, we're with the rest of the OxS collective chillin' and shit. Finally, Wide Awake is when Villz opens up to where you able to see a deeper side to him. For a first project, this is solid. He is off to a dope start. But the next project gotta top LATM but with Matt Villz's talent, I'm sure it will. People, click the link and let my review manifest itself. Enjoy!

Rating:

Matt Villz's Lights Around The Mirror mixtape

8.5/10 dope points

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Welcome II YHGM.

YHGM-Welcome II YHGM mixtape

New mixtape from Baltimore collective, YHGM titled Welcome II YHGM! Features their singles, L's High and YHGM Incredible! Included YHGM members on the project are,  DJ Vanrod, Tra’ Holiday, J.Rell ‘The Prince’, Kai-Marley, Tragedy, Newport Ricks, Ray-Ray, Team Hustle, Tu-KhinDz, The Colbster and Tha Yung One! And yes, I c&p'd that list! Lol The project is also executive produced by Milly Esquire and Tra' Holiday! If you yet to know about YHGM, definitely click the link and get familiar! That's my B-More fam right there! Enjoy people!!!

For more of YHGM, check out:

http://yhgm.tumblr.com/

http://yhgmblog.blogspot.com/

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Another Nigga.

Cash-Another Nigga [prod. by DA]

New music from Cash titled, Another Nigga! It's produced by DA and in the words of Cash himself, it's about, "...anyone who has to deal with the frustration of the world trying to place them in the box." I know this is something many of us can relate to. DA brings it again with the dark, yet dope production and Cash lets you know the real. Feeling this one. Cash's next project, T.M.I.M 2.0 is on the way! Click the link and enjoy!

For more Cash, check out

http://iamcash.net

http://twitter.com/only1cash

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Help Keep TheGirlTheyCallEs.com Up & Running!

Yes, bloggers have to pay bills to keep blogs up too! First off, I would just like to thank everyone who supports the blog and my craft. From the artists to managers to all the dope kids-you are all appreciated. But I have some bad news, Google is trying to shut the lights off on TheGirlTheyCallEs.com. That's fucked up, right? I know!!! So if we work together, we can defeat them just like we defeated SOPA & PIPA! Lol No, but seriously, I need a little help to keep the blog up. So if you like what you see on the blog and want to see it continue, please donate to TheGirlTheyCallEs.com by clicking the donate button on the top of the right side column. You don't need a PayPal account to donate, all major credit cards are accepted. Every penny counts and every penny will be used to support the blog and all other blog related costs. Whatever amount you can give is perfect. And if you can't donate, it is all good. I love all of you and I do this for you! Thank you for the support everyone! Now back to the blogging! =D

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Last Of The Mohicans.

New video from Maino for his track, Last Of The Mohicans featuring PUSH! Montana! It's off his latest mixtape, I Am Who I Am that dropped yesterday. This song goes innn!!! I don't even know what a Mohican is but they must be some gangsta muthafuckas. Main reason for posting this is cause the big homie, PUSH! went off on this track! Like that verse of his? Son. I'm not picking favorite but PUSH! made this track what it is. I enjoyed this, so press play and enjoy it too!

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Young Sinatra III.

Logic-Young Sinatra III

Check out the mp3 for Logic's track, Young Sinatra III! He put out the video for it earlier and decided to be nice to the people and give us the mp3! Thanks Logic! Like I said before, lyrically, Logic is one of the best emcees out. He's awesome. ...Omg, I just said "awesome". Wow. Check out the mp3 people!!!

For more Logic, check out:

http://mindoflogic.com/

http://www.facebook.com/MindofLogic

https://twitter.com/#!/Logic301

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TAPE.

DREW!-TAPE EP

Check out the new EP from DREW! titled, TAPE! It includes 4 tracks which includes production from Phoenix, Toro y Moi, and Michael Uzowuru! This EP is literally like 8 minutes long but it's definitely a nice and sweet treat for you ears. I def like how DREW! gets on these tracks that some rappers would generally run away from and makes it fit him.  I do wish there was more tracks but he obviously has his reasons for making it short. I see great potential in him and his music and I'm excited to see what he cooks up next! Enjoy!

Rating:

DREW!'s TAPE EP

7.5/10 dope points

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Photosynthesis.

J'Bon-Photosynthesis

Check out Southside Atlanta emcee, J'Bon and his track, Photosynthesis! J'Bon describes himself as "Not your average 21 year old MC rapping about only sex, drugs and money...". Now that I can appreciate! And he proves that with Photosynthesis. Just the concept of using photosynthesis as a metaphor as to turn your grind into energy which brings about success is genius to me! Takes me back to 9th grade Biology, lol. And J'Bon is talking some real shit, which I think everyone should hear. I truly appreciate J'Bon for sending this my way and I hope to hear more from him soon! Check it out and enjoy people! Word to the Southside!

For more J'Bon, check out:

https://twitter.com/#!/Jbonthebackpack

http://soundcloud.com/jbonthebackpacker

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Harlem State Of Mind.

Check out this video Dazed Ditigial did with A$AP Rocky and the A$AP Mob. They follow them through the streets of Harlem as Rocky talks about the difference between a handsome muthafucka and a pretty muthfucka, his love for the Mob, fashion, and that he sees himself as a god. They are also on the set of Rocky's latest video, Wassup. I fucking love A$AP! They are epic. And they make me miss Harlem. Dude was on St.Nicholas-my sister stay over there.B! Lol Dopeshit, watch and enjoy. 

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King Jimmy.

Jimmy Astro-King Jimmy [prod. by Reese Jones]

New music from Jimmy Astro titled King Jimmy! It's produced by Reese Jones! They're at it again! Gotta love a Jimmy Astro x Reese Jones joint! King Jimmy sounds like some shit you play on a private jet while you're poppin bottles with your team. It's fly shit. Can't wait for their next joint project-that's if they are planning another. I don't know. Anywho, check this out and enjoy!!! BOW!

Follow Jimmy Astro and Reese Jones on Twitter at:

http://twitter.com/sirjimmyisdope

http://twitter.com/supremelybased

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ILLAMERICA.

Check out the new merch the good people over at illRoots developed under the name, ILLAMERICA! It features new illRoots merch and other pieces with the ILLAMERICA name on it. Appears to be unisex, but isn't all merch?! Lol I like the vibe of the brand so far. I think the people of illRoots are innovators cause they just keep finding ways to expand their brand. ILLAMERICA is set to officially launch this weekend, so look out for that!

For more ILLAMERICA, check out:

http://illameri.ca/

More photos from their lookbook after the cut!

Lana Del Rey x Complex.

Lana Del Rey x Complex: Ain't No Sunshine full story

My new obsession, singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey is the cover girl for Complex's Feb/March issue which also features A$AP Rocky x Jeremy Scott on the other cover. As much as I adore Rocky and JS, I refuse to post their cover because it's a played out copy of the famous Andy Warhol x Basiquat art show flyer. And it looks a lot like the artwork for Reese's Glory Lap featuring Casey Veggies that was done by Cherry Collab. Anywho, back to LDR.

I honestly just got hip to Lana and all her glory like a week ago. Her classic beauty caught my eye (no homo) but her music is what really does it for me. She has been described as a gangsta Nancy Sinatra and I love me some Nancy Sinatra. The best way I can describe her music is 1960's trill shit. Her voice has an older classic vibe to it but her lyrics are very raw and fresh. She's 25 years young and hails from NYC. Went to London for some time to focus on the music and then boom!, she blew up with the release her video, Video Games. This is really good article/interview on LDR. I knew a lot of people would hate on her before I even acutally caught wind of people doing it. She's not manufactured like many other artists-especially female artists. She's true and real. She's trill! I appreciate her for being her absolute self and not changing even with her new found fame. Maybe other artists can learn a thing or two from her. Her album, Born To Die is set to be out real soon! Gorgeous cover by the way! Love it!

Check out her latest video, Born To Die. This video is epic.

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Wide Awake.

Matt Villz-Wide Awake

Check out new music from FL emcee, Matt Villz titled Wide Awake! Villz is a part of the FL collective, OLDxSOULS and is working on his first mixtape, Light Around The Mirror. Wide Awake is the first single off Villz debut project and has an eery, insomniac feel to it. It took me a while to get into this track to be honest but after a few play, I appreciate it's uniqueness. Definitely is on some like abstract, interpret-it-how-you-want-to type shit. Can't wait to hear more from Matt Villz, he intrigues me. Enjoy!

For more Matt Villz, check out:

http://MattVillz.bandcamp.com/
http://www.twitter.com/MattVillz

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Billy Holiday.

Kj Hamilton ft. Charlie Powell-Billy Holiday [prod. by King Coz]

New music from Kj Hamilton featuring Charlie Powell titled, Billy Holiday! It's produced by King Coz. Kj and Charlie get real about social realities on this smooth, feel good production. I like when rappers talk about reality. And Kj is a pretty dope emcee. Lookout for his upcoming mixtape, Aspiring MC Vol.II dropping 1.31.12! Enjoy!

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