The Rap Up » Cuban Links 8-9-07

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::Graduation cover: Kanye takes the lid off his futuristic vessel. Fantastic. [Via Nah Right]

>>Common comes in at #1, after posting 155,000 copies of Finding Forever. [About]

>>Warner Music stays losing. Now they’re really going to shelf that Kweli album. [Billboard]

>>Video: 50 Cent & Ciara onstage at the Houston leg of Screamfest 2007. [GooTube]

>>Hillary Clinton: “I’ll continue to take money from lobbyists.” [Pop + Politics]

>>Jay-Z accuses the accuser. [Sandra Rose]

This entry was posted on Thursday, August 9th, 2007 at 9:20 am and is filed under Cuban Linx.

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Gezzius Christ Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 12:59 pm

Well Done Common - that boy deserves that mainstream recognition - it sorta shows the people are beginning to listen!

…And I wouldn’t say he’s sold out in any way! He is still as true as ever.

Three cheers for Com!

Gezzius Christ Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 12:59 pm

By the way
I just need to say
that Graduation cover
is truly gay!

Rizoh Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 1:37 pm

Hater!

Chris Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 1:49 pm

I’m feeling the cover. At least he’s not mean muggin with his shirt off.

Nahshon Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 1:51 pm

I don’t feel too strongly about this cover…but I certainly prefer the more simple one. The one with just the bear with the glasses…i think it’s the Stronger single cover?

L Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 2:50 pm

hillarys a dumb ass fukng bitch who is secretly republican.. VOTE 4 BARACK OBAMA YALL not only is he proper in every policy n character/beliefs/virtues… HE Black 2 damn thas jus a nice bonus 4 us yall… make sure yall vote.. if u don’t believe me research tha candidates.. i promise it will do u justice… we need a serius fukn change n barack has the rite mind n heart 2 do it… also yessssss commonnnnnn bigggg big tings 4 him

esbee Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 3:15 pm

this cover is fantastic…

lol @ Sandra Rose..how does one man get so many so riled up?

sooch Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 4:16 pm

I like the album cover. A little too “HelloKitty-ish” for my taste but at least it’s an original as far as hip-hop album covers go. Keeping the look of the last two would’ve been more consistent but I enjoy the “next shit” look. It’ll definitely be standing out on the shelves, catching peoples eyes and what not. Colorful, good marketing.

DSuper Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 4:23 pm

That’s a wonderful cover. Anime/ Dragon Ball Z inspired. It’s feels good to know MC’s still value creativity in Hip Hop. I like the lane GOOD music is carving for themselves.

10.

Say Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 5:20 pm

It’s nice and all that Common hit #1, but the album is just too weak to be in a #1 spot. Only has like four good tracks.

Also, Kanye’s cover is good shit, and he’ll have no trouble topping 50. White people do love them some Kanye, after all!

11.

Alex Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 6:44 pm

“Now they’re really going to shelf that Kweli album.”

WTF??? What you mean on it???

12.

Nahshon Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 7:50 pm

ALL T.R.U. readers: If you love HipHop and get enough of the great emcees, then you no doubt have heard of Soulja Boy. Please take a minute to check out all of the love he is getting on youtube from his dance sweeping the natino.

“http://youtube.com/results?search_query=crank+dat+soulja+boy+dance”

LMAO. Enjoy.

13.

Rizoh Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 8:53 pm

Alex Says:
August 9th, 2007 at 6:44 pm e

“Now they’re really going to shelf that Kweli album.”

WTF??? What you mean on it???
—————-
I was kidding. But on the real, I can’t imagine them doling out paper on an album that’s not guaranteed to move units, especially with those measly numbers they’re putting up right now.

14.

J to the AAP Says:
August 12th, 2007 at 12:29 pm

Riz, his manager should tell Warner that he has the same core-audience as that guy in the #1 spot right now. That’ll get some dollar signs popping in those eyes.

I’m with Sooch on the album cover, looks original and nicely fits the theme.

@Say: What album with the same release date would deserve that spot in your opinion?

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1.	Gezzius Christ Says: August 9th, 2007 at 12:59 pm Well Done Common - that boy deserves that mainstream recognition - it sorta shows the people are beginning to listen! …And I wouldn’t say he’s sold out in any way! He is still as true as ever. Three cheers for Com!
2.	Gezzius Christ Says: August 9th, 2007 at 12:59 pm By the way I just need to say that Graduation cover is truly gay!
3.	Rizoh Says: August 9th, 2007 at 1:37 pm Hater!
4.	Chris Says: August 9th, 2007 at 1:49 pm I’m feeling the cover. At least he’s not mean muggin with his shirt off.
5.	Nahshon Says: August 9th, 2007 at 1:51 pm I don’t feel too strongly about this cover…but I certainly prefer the more simple one. The one with just the bear with the glasses…i think it’s the Stronger single cover?
6.	L Says: August 9th, 2007 at 2:50 pm hillarys a dumb ass fukng bitch who is secretly republican.. VOTE 4 BARACK OBAMA YALL not only is he proper in every policy n character/beliefs/virtues… HE Black 2 damn thas jus a nice bonus 4 us yall… make sure yall vote.. if u don’t believe me research tha candidates.. i promise it will do u justice… we need a serius fukn change n barack has the rite mind n heart 2 do it… also yessssss commonnnnnn bigggg big tings 4 him
7.	esbee Says: August 9th, 2007 at 3:15 pm this cover is fantastic… lol @ Sandra Rose..how does one man get so many so riled up?
8.	sooch Says: August 9th, 2007 at 4:16 pm I like the album cover. A little too “HelloKitty-ish” for my taste but at least it’s an original as far as hip-hop album covers go. Keeping the look of the last two would’ve been more consistent but I enjoy the “next shit” look. It’ll definitely be standing out on the shelves, catching peoples eyes and what not. Colorful, good marketing.
9.	DSuper Says: August 9th, 2007 at 4:23 pm That’s a wonderful cover. Anime/ Dragon Ball Z inspired. It’s feels good to know MC’s still value creativity in Hip Hop. I like the lane GOOD music is carving for themselves.
10.	Say Says: August 9th, 2007 at 5:20 pm It’s nice and all that Common hit #1, but the album is just too weak to be in a #1 spot. Only has like four good tracks. Also, Kanye’s cover is good shit, and he’ll have no trouble topping 50. White people do love them some Kanye, after all!
11.	Alex Says: August 9th, 2007 at 6:44 pm “Now they’re really going to shelf that Kweli album.” WTF??? What you mean on it???
12.	Nahshon Says: August 9th, 2007 at 7:50 pm ALL T.R.U. readers: If you love HipHop and get enough of the great emcees, then you no doubt have heard of Soulja Boy. Please take a minute to check out all of the love he is getting on youtube from his dance sweeping the natino. “http://youtube.com/results?search_query=crank+dat+soulja+boy+dance” LMAO. Enjoy.
13.	Rizoh Says: August 9th, 2007 at 8:53 pm Alex Says: August 9th, 2007 at 6:44 pm e “Now they’re really going to shelf that Kweli album.” WTF??? What you mean on it??? —————- I was kidding. But on the real, I can’t imagine them doling out paper on an album that’s not guaranteed to move units, especially with those measly numbers they’re putting up right now.
14.	J to the AAP Says: August 12th, 2007 at 12:29 pm Riz, his manager should tell Warner that he has the same core-audience as that guy in the #1 spot right now. That’ll get some dollar signs popping in those eyes. I’m with Sooch on the album cover, looks original and nicely fits the theme. @Say: What album with the same release date would deserve that spot in your opinion?