Wasn’t a fan of the chorus the first time through, but I was digging it hard by the end of the jam. This is from Fendi P, which you can download here. It features the whole Iron Jets Gang, N.O. faves Calliope Var and Skip, Tyga and The Show, who at one point was Mannie’s next big thing. P has enough style to work as a solo artist, but his chemistry with Fiend has been undeniable since the late whomp whomp days. People digging what these guys are up to now really should check out Fiend’s The Addiction.
Just wanted to point out that this Curren$y video uses footage from Golgo 13: The Professional, which is my favorite anime of all time. It’s almost 20 years old but I would still rank it higher than about 85% of the action movies made today. It really is that good. The key to its success is complete lack of sentimentality – no one last job before retiring, no falling in love with the beautiful woman who happens to be the target, no honor amongst thieves. Just a man with a rifle that never misses, unbeatable karate skills and and an occasional well sated sex kitten left somewhere in the wake. Currently there are two feature length films and two seasons of the tv series available on dvd, as well as a live action adaptation perfectly cast with Sonny Chiba in the lead. You can get all that through amazon, I would suggest starting with The Professional.
Also, while we’re here might as well post the two new Curren$y songs that came out today:
I keep a pimp cup
my thoughts are pimpish
my rides are pimpish
god damnit I will call myself a pimp
therefore…. we will pimp on
all my macs – enjoy
-Fiend
I’m not sure if this is new or old or what, but it’s new to me and its killer.
The fact that former No Limit artists still carry the label’s stigma today is hard evidence of how nerdy and eager to impress most of the people who shape the rap internet were in the late 90′s. No Limit has been an internet whipping boy for years in favor of Anticon, 21st Century Masta Ace, The Blueprint, Little Brother and other fleeting true school net trends. Its a shame, as incredible emcees like Mac and Fiend will never receive the praise they deserve.
Former Big Boy/No Limit/Ruff Ryder’s rapper Fiend has never been able to break through the Master P glass ceiling, but has always maintained his effectiveness. Sure, he may have peaked with There’s One In Every Family, but that album was a perfect storm of a production crew hitting their stride, a great roster of potential guests and the relative freshness of Fiend’s style. Since then, Fiend has continued to put out great records.
The Bailout showcases Fiend’s longstanding ability to alternate between laid-back gumbo funk and hyped up whomp-whomping. When the beats are creative and Rick seems inspired, he sounds as dope as ever. Silly RocNation rumors aside, someone should scoop this guy up, if not simply for his ghostwriting acumen. Still the Baddest Mothafucka Alive.
