808s & Heartbreak

808s & Heartbreak is Kanye West's fourth studio album. From his release of his first single, Love Lockdown on September 7, where he performed it at the MTV Video Music Awards, we all knew this album would show Mr. West going in a very different direction. With yesterday's release, and a full review of all the album's tracks, it is in our opinion that people will either love the album for its new sound and originality, or hate it for being so diverse. But as self proclaimed hip hop connoisseurs here at Hypetricity we highly firmly believe that you do not have the right to say it is a bad album until you have listened to every track in its entirety. ONLY then can you have an opinion. Kanye seems to be doing it all... from producing The Blueprint to putting out a pop album. To us, he's successful at all of it and we look forward to his next move. Even if you have not listened to the album WE WELCOME YOUR COMMENTS! Is 808s & Heartbreak good or bad? Is Kanye a damn fool? WE WANT TO KNOW!

Basic Vocab- Come Get with It

Basic Vocab is from Miami, Florida. They have the same melodic vibe as the likes of A Tribe Called Quest and Slum Village. Basic Vocab's track "Come Get with It" is more upbeat and jazzier then other tracks on their album "The General Dynamic". We are sure you will enjoy it as much as we do. You may have recently heard this track during the end credits on the hit T.V. show Entourage, in the episode "First Class Jerk". Download the track below...

Basic Vocab- Come Get with It

Roanoke Stand Up!

Ill-iteracy has been coming up in the underground virginia hip hop scene for 10 years now. The line up consists of Ek-o, Speek Eazy, Young Observe and WiLL Spitwell. Caught this track of their's off my man, Achillez ( an artist out of Long Island, NY who we will be featuring soon). If you like what you hear visit the groups myspace at http://www.myspace.com/illiteracy ....and download their cd.... Ego Check Volume 1...... Here is one of their best tracks that is sure to be one of your favorite bangers.


Ill-iteracy- Is That What's Rill

Who Are The New York Knicks?

With "stars" Eddy Curry and Stephon Marbury on the bench since the start of the season, the Knicks seemed to be on a road to recovery. After a terrible day at school ( failing a math test and getting my phone taken away) I come home to read the news that not only has Jamal "CLUTCH" Crawford been traded... but newly fueled and fellow team top scorer Zach Randolph as well. Now i dont really have much to say on Zach Randolph due to the fact that his hot streak might have ended eventually and the Knicks would fall into their mid season slump as usual but JAMAL CRAWFORD!!?? Come on! He has not only been a fan favorite and high scorer for years in New York but you never hear about him getting fined off the court for behavior detrimental to the team or league. He's a stand up guy on and off the court. With the loss of Jamal Crawford and the highly unlikely chance of Stephon Marbury suiting up in a New York uniform on game night ever again, in my eyes the New York Knicks have not only lost their leader to reclaim but their identity as well. Oh and did i mention they got rid of Renaldo Balkman over the summer as well?! You could argue that these were great deals in the fact that they were made to free up space for the 2010 off season where the free agent pool will be headlined by the likes of Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, and LeBron James. But for now I remain disgruntled and what else is new? an unhappy New York Knicks fan. I guess the proof will be in the paint (literally). What do you think about the trade and the direction the Knicks are going in? Let us know your thoughts people!

Fresh New Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton recently released their new Damier Graphite line. This is the latest variation of the Damier Canvas. LV set out to revamp the traditional checkered damier design and they did a sick job. The Louis Vuitton Don got to keep up with his boy pharell who seems to be all over this new LV. 

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Kid Hype's 1rst post....!!!!!!!

what up people .. it's your boy jason aka kid hype aka jt. me and my boy marlon will be bringing you everything from the latest in the music world to the latest in urban fashion. Something new you can look out for from our blog is Hip Hop Quotables..HHQ is when we will break down some hot new lyrics for you, and put you up on the intricate wordplay of our favorite artists. This is not just a hiphop blog people.. We will be featuring artists of all genres! dispatch, john mayer, radiohead to mf doom, mac dre, and T.I.... we play it all. We will also review movies, tv shows, radioshows, and sports from time to time. This site is only gonna flow with response and comments from our bloggers... so SIGN UP PEOPLE... WE WANT TO HEAR WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY!

- jason aka kid hype

p.s. our boy zach has his own radio show down in Bmore... hes doing big things so tune in and/or call in on thursdays at 5!

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A Bathing Ape New Era Plaid Fitteds

These four caps are part of Bape's "plaid pack." The Red and Black caps are only available at the Bape store in NYC. The Yellow and Pink are available at the Bape Store in Los Angles. These hats retail for $120.00

Colin Munroe Featuring. Wale-Will I Stay(Remix)

DC representer Wale (wha-lay) who we've had on blast since late 2007 takes a turn on Colin Munroe's new single "Will I Stay". Colin Munroe is most famous for his remix of Kanye West's "Flashing Lights" which I've posted below. Colin will be performing at Highline Ballroom with Kid CuDi, Wale and Mark Ronson Dec 9th this should be a sick show. Colin is also releasing a mixtape Dec. 1 called Unsung Hero, we'll definitely keep you posted on this one.

Colin Munroe Featuring. Wale, Dallas Austin -Will I stay (Remix)

Colin Munroe- I Want Those Flashing Lights

808's and Heartbreak redesigned cover by Kaws

Kanye reached out to Brooklyn artist Kaws to redesign his album cover and promo pictures.

Marlon's 1st POST!!!!!!

What's good everybody HypeTricity looks forward to bringing you the freshest information for years to come........