Kanye West recently had one of the biggest listening parties for his new album “Donda” on record at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The event was so successful he had an entire day dedicated to him.

TMZ reports that Kanye has actually moved into the stadium to finish the album which is now pushed for release in early August.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … Mr. West will miss his weekend performance at Rolling Loud in Miami because he has literally moved into Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

MBS was the location of Kanye’s massive album party Thursday — where scores of people came together to jam out to his new offering, “DONDA,” and watch Ye perform.

We’re told Ye is STILL IN THE BUIDLING … and Kanye and team have created a studio space, living quarters and even have a chef to prepare his meals inside MBS.

Kanye was spotted at the Atlanta United soccer game Saturday wearing the exact same outfit he wore at the Donda event … and had fans wondering — what are you doing here, bro??? Well, we have the answer — to put it simply, the guy is still working.

So apparently Kanye West is still walking around Mercedes-Benz Stadium in his #DONDA release party fit. ?? pic.twitter.com/JTwCpKXKzr

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The scenario is a little strange but Kanye was so inspired by the crowd at the listening party he wanted to stay where the energy was created.

Whatever works for him, he is an artist and we cannot question the process. The album is set for release on August 6th.

Peeps – In a time where younger cats in the rap game dish out a few quick hits with little to no authenticity, Nas’ King’s Disease cuts through the clutter with an adult contemporary Hip Hop album that just feels right.

Primarily produced by Hit-Boy, King’s Disease delivers organized and thought out songs allowing Nas to do what he does best, telling real stories that resonate with his loyal fans.

“Nas’ King’s Disease cuts through the clutter with an adult contemporary Hip Hop album that just feels right.”

On the album Nas deals with relevant topics in our current climate ranging from black love to being an entrepreneur, he even mentioned a few of his personal experiences with the women he has dated.

Like many of you, I always prefer when artists put out music that they would enjoy listening to, music that strikes a chord with their core fan base.

Nas hits the mark on this as the bean counters (record executives) constantly flood the industry with the next wave of shiny objects and one-hit wonders.

Veteran MC’s like Nas who continued to build upon the foundation laid before him by the founding fathers of Hip Hop, do not always get the credit they deserve for continuously putting out good music after all these years.

Rappers like Nas, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z to name a few.

Nas alluded to that himself when he posted on Instagram about how grateful he was for his work to be considered a “Masterpiece”.

It’s the greatest feeling to see people i respect in music and even media using words like “Classic”, “Masterpiece” , Album Of The Year !” Hard to describe this feeling love to All the people that rocked with me , OG’z to the new G’z, from the 1990s, 2000’s, 2010s, to 2020! LOVE to everyone. Thank You.

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It’s the greatest feeling to see people i respect in music and even media using words like “Classic”, “Masterpiece” , Album Of The Year !” Hard to describe this feeling love to All the people that rocked with me , OG’z to the new G’z, from the 1990s, 2000’s, 2010s, to 2020! LOVE to everyone. Thank You.

A post shared by Nasir Jones (@nas) on Aug 31, 2020 at 2:47pm PDT

Typically, our pioneers and legends get shoved in a corner and labeled irrelevant while some of them still have something to contribute to the culture.

Is this Nas’s best work? I don’t know, you would have to tell me because I am not qualified to answer that question. I can only give credit where credit is due, and the man’s got a lot of dope content under his belt.

The album feels and sounds thorough and complete, with no skips and great collabs with Big Sean, Anderson Paak, AZ, and of course the joint with Charlie Wilson.

Some of the standout tracks are King’s Disease, Car #85 feat. Charlie Wilson, Ultra Black feat. Hit-Boy, 27 Summers, and Full Circle feat. The Firm & AZ & Foxy Brown & Cormega.

I can only tell you what sounds dope and Nas apparently found the cure for King’s Disease.

Nas: Ultra Black

Pick up King’s Disease here, and check out two more album reviews we did here and here.

History tells us that Poseidon was one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology. He was most notably the god of the sea, storms, earthquakes and even horses.

Poseidon was also known to be the protector of all waters; sailors relied on him for safe passage.

Joey Bakes based out of Dallas, Texas, decided to make a few waves of his own in the music industry by titling his latest album POSEIDON. The rapper said his story relates to Poseidon in many ways.

His latest project dropped on August 13th, 2020 on all streaming platforms and we got our hands on it soon after the release date to get an immediate first impression. The album consist of 10 complete songs, see the full tracklist below.

The album has guest features from indie artists HonestE, RiqueProductions, Fnote, JBurn, and Val Vicious and is an ode to late-night sessions in the studio, relationships, and general life lessons from the perspective of a young rapper on the come up.

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In an interview with Hood Critic Magazine, he shared:

I’m coming out of the gate with something different. I have a unique story and people don’t really know what I go through on a daily basis. I relate my life and story to the Greek god Poseidon in many ways. The whole album is personified through Poseidon and personified through the restless dark and deep of the ocean.

Each song embodies the tale of the ocean. At times unpredictable and reckless, however, beyond the destruction and catastrophe, there is a profound measure of creativity, potential and uncharted waters for the up and coming rapper.

With roots in Roosevelt, New York Joey Bakes exudes a certain star quality like many of the greats from Long Island.

Inspired by his father who introduced him to the Golden age of Hip Hop at a young age Bakes seemingly mastered writing, producing, and engineering his own music, creating tracks that leave listeners wanting more.

Every track on Poseidon represents a unique element of his versatility and talent, which is a breath of fresh air for a culture weighed down by everyone sounding the same.

A perfect example that sets him apart is the opener “Abyss”, a fierce jab packed with bravado over a smooth flute and heavy baseline.

With a level of grit, swagger, and wit packed into each punchline, Bakes paints himself as his only competition.

To my dome now my brain is spiral, heated cyphers with my soul, I’m my only rival.

The song contains a few dope lines like (“Straight water with the waves we don’t do splashes”, and “Heated cyphers with my soul, I’m my only rival.”), on Poseidon Bakes’s lyrics aren’t the only thing banging, the heavy base produced by HollyWoodSounds is at its best coming at you out of a big speaker system.

Innovation and the influence of golden age Hip Hop during his upbringing has proved itself to be a driving force behind Bake’s music.

Bakes’s metaphors, cadence, and delivery separate him from his peers in the game, 2020-21 could prove to be a promising year for the rapper-songwriter.

Check him out for yourself.

Via JoeyBakes.com

Joey Bakes was born in July 93 in Roosevelt, New York, but moved to Dallas, Texas in his teens. His father being an avid music lover was one of the many inspirations of young Bakes.

Along with most of the 90’s era rappers (some of the best rappers of all time) whose conscious levels and styles of music dominated that time period.

Whether it was sciences or the fate of the Gods, Bakes became an early musician starting off writing solid bars to spit for his friends at the lunch table.

This grew into a deeper art, Young Bakes then started recording, mixing, and releasing both freestyles and completed songs throughout his high school years.

As time went on, so did his love for the music. Followed by a life littered with hardships, struggle, dedication, discipline, and success, Bakes continued to pursue music with numerous influences both inside and outside the music industry.

Joey Bakes will capture the minds of true hip hop heads and suppress the theory that true hip hop is lost. Stream Poseidon on all platforms now and grab a copy of his album here.

Tracklist:

1.  Abyss (feat. Honeste)
2.  The Wave
3.  Poseidon (feat. F-Note the Visionary)
4.  Next
5.  Calypso (Interlude [Off the Deep]
6.  Thrasher
7.  Deep State (feat. J Burn)
8.  Shadows (feat. Honeste)
9.  Fifty Blunts
10.  Drift (feat. Val Vicious)