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Watch The Throne (#WTT) was released 8/8/2011. Twitter was abuzz. It was a glorious day for hip hop. The fans went wild. But let’s talk about the album. 

Upon first listen I was all, #whatthefuckisthisIcant…but that’s my usual reaction to musical conditioning. Too many rhymes upon loud beats. I’m scared! Get these headphones off of me!

Lets the uh..conditioning begin…

Second time around I was all, #ehitsokIguessbutisthisall?

My gut told me that, that’s never all with these two. I knew I needed a few more listens…

Third time now, I’m all [@The_Tabia (via twitter)]: Ok we get it, nobody can touch y’all. Y’all swags are on overflow. IMO sounds like a Ye album though w/Jay features.#WTT #Yawn #Notimpressed

And it did….at the time…that’s how I was feeling. But forgive me for really wanting to make sure those were really ‘kings’ up there sitting up on that throne (Em is that you?).

Anyway…

Finally it hit me. WTT is a conceptual album (see tags) and even that is just barely scratching the surface. The convenient groupings/pun-intended collabos, the blatantly silent jabs, the double hell triple (at times) entendres, the transitions of their journey to excellence (via I <3 Huckabees). Allow your mind to wander on this one. If you don’t like it that means you don’t get it. If you get it and don’t care then get outta here with your negativity (hey asshole) b/c this is truly one well-crafted masterpiece. Give it a listen. I’m sorry, some listens*.

(Source: rapfix.mtv.com)

then you’re drunk. But then again, if you’re drunk, you’re most likely on the long ass line that congregates outside at any time of day (they close at like 5:30am).

Artichoke is the name, thick deep dish salty oozey cheese with spinach and artichoke surprises spilling over on the sides causing a complete and utter mess as you bite and slip into heavenly bliss (Munchies anyone?)…where was I…

Just try it. The line is long as shit, but you can pass time by entertaining drunk unwanted (at times) convo, ballsy line cutters and dirty limericks (depending on the night you’re there). Not to mention the guy at the counter that doesn’t work well under pressure (fail), and the dudes in the kitchen that yell, scream, curse and even threaten customers (Deadass) making one contemplate a Better Business Bureau complaint (pending)

BUT, let’s talk about the pizza.

For 4.50 a slice, you will not be disappointed. Or you could spend that 5 on a KFC bun-less chicken wrapped in chicken disaster (blech).

Sidebar: Go at night (club hours), it tastes better and the slices are bigger.

was really good. 

Just go see it. I promise you won’t be disappointed. I went with a non-fan who stated “It was the best movie I have seen in a long time”.

Prepare yourself to laugh, bop your head to the insane beats used in their music, shake your head at seemingly-silly friendship struggles and appreciate the journey that marked the beginning of a major movement in Hip Hop.

Special shoutouts to the director Mr. Micheal Rappaport.

#Yasssss

Not your cup of tea? Then maybe you’ll enjoy Captain America. But I definitely took the mean nap. Like, I woke up, went back to sleep, woke up again and went back to sleep then it was finally over.

**Spoiler alert** The preview at the end of Captain America is The Avengers with Samuel L. Jackson, Wonder Woman (I think that’s who that was), Thor and more. The crowd went wild.

(Source: imdb.com)

CeeLo was in NY today. He graced Angie’s show* and she asked him a few questions (I missed the earlier part of the interview but I did catch her asking him about his take on #TheOtisSong).

Now, I fuck with Cee Lo (that’s safe to say right?). He’s…inside his own head. We get to see first hand what the fuck a short bald man has to say about a few things. I can dig it. He’s got the tattoos, he’s not hard to miss. Not to mention the wig and clothing choices [….oh..kay..]. Yet with an alternative style and an all-around uniqueness that just can’t be easily imitated, he’s able to skillfully bounce around the game, commanding attention each time [We see you!].

Long story short, he “didn’t love it” because of his “high expectations”. Don’t believe me? Check out the interview [scroll], he has a lot of…interesting opinions. Or you could waste your time listening to Miguel’s song where he awkwardly dances with himself [you know which song I’m talking about]. 

(Source: theangiemartinezshow.com)