The Beginning Of The Bacchanal

It all began last week, when Philly-born rapper Meek Mill took to Twitter to accuse Drake of not writing his own songs. He even stated that if he had known that Drake used ghost writers, he would have taken their collab song “R.I.C.O”, off of his latest album.
And apparently, not even a lil boy from the suburbs of the 6 taking that. So to retaliate, Drake released a song called “Charged Up”. However, Meek then returned to Twitter to give his own review of the Drake diss track. Meek Mill called it, “baby lotion soft”, and jabbed that even if he did write this song, that it was still weak.

But don’t think that Drake is the only one being clowned in this drama. In fact, after being accused of being “too emotional”, several comical tweets were sent out under the trend #MeekBeLike, mocking Meek for being so sensitive on social media.

The birth of Back to Back

Yet, it seems that despite Mill’s continuous attempts to lash out at Drake and call him out on his weak game, Drake has released yet another song aimed at his rival named Back to Back. And Mill, who is currently performing with his girlfriend Nicki Minaj on her Pink Print tour, seems to have given Drake enough material. In fact, in the song, he goes as far as questioning Mill, “Is that a world tour or your girl’s tour?” This diss goes along with several other jabs, including Drake boldly stating that Mill was being “bodied by a singing n***a.” Yikesssss!

So…#TeamDrake or #TeamMeek?

However, while it seems that so far Drake is winning when it comes to “who could throw more fruit at the tree with the best/ripest fruit”, perhaps Meek does have a point. In the rap/hip hop genre, originality is something that should not really be praised, but expected. The fact that ghost writing is something that can be argued about, or even discussed, goes to show that there is clearly a decline in the quality of music since the days of Tupac.
Drake, who is claimed to be one of the best in the industry, cannot rightfully be given such a position when, in fact, he may not even be writing his own lyrics. Whilst the supposed ghost-writer has denied any allegations that he has written songs for Drake, he has been given credit on Drake latest mixtape for co-writing. One of the things that makes someone a great artiste overall, comes from being a great lyricist.

On the other hand, there can be the argument of whether it truly matters who has written the music, once it is performed well. Some may agree that while Meek can boast of writing his own music, it doesn’t go much further from there. Drake, despite all the fight down, is more or less a strong musical artiste. Whether it be that he’s not a rapper, or more an R&B artist, he has been known how to sell his music and make a brand for himself. So perhaps, being a strong artiste is more than just having original lyrics.

So tell us what you think, which side of the debate are you on? And as for Meek Mill….well the ball is now in your court. Our guess? It’s either he’s finally working on that comeback song, or a reaaaaal fire tweet.
Stay tuned.

Homegirl boxed up the “B*tch”s wife in an ole grip and hauled that thing around like she just came back from Guyana with clothes to sell on Charlotte Street. ( oh yea the b*tch she refers to in the song happens to be a dude ) Whilst her two disturbing-looking side-kicks torture the trophy wife to nights end, she made several calls to the damn bitch who to no avail refused to pay up! And in keeping with the good ole kidnapping regulations 101 she’d have no choice but to get rid of the wifey right? … Nah, too easy for badgalriri. There is a PLOT TWIST ….

Like a modern day feminist mafia movie.. there’s ass, nipples, busted heads, potential drowning, high b*tches and RiRi’s naked body covered in blood ..If you’re into that sorta thing.

So If you haven’t already, take a look see at the bad-assery before it’s permanently banned from Vevo (and by the looks of it, we’re guessing you don’t have much time)

Let us know what you think in the comments.

P.S – Rihanna had some trouble with her accountant some time ago, leaving her almost close to bankruptcy in 2009. They settled out of court for less than she would have hoped for. We’re guessing she’s finally getting payback by directing and blatantly calling them out in the video.

We’re legit concerned for their well-being right now.

• TRINIDADIAN
• Ola – Olatunji (Kan Kan Riddim)
• The Best – Sekon Sta (Kan Kan Riddim)
• Her Love – Flipo (Kan Kan Riddim)
• Phenomenal – Benjai (Kan Kan Riddim)
• Awesome – Benjai (Jungle Book Riddim) he really feelin’ himself this year boy
• All Hands Rise – Erphaan Alves (Jungle Book Riddim)
• Cosmopolitan – Bunji
• Raze – Fay-Ann Lyons
• Respect The Elders – Crazy
• Million – Kes
• Magnetic – Kerwin Dubois
• Shake It – Shurwayne Winchester he actually bring ting this year if yuh ask me!
• Balance – Erphaan Alves (Flash Drive Riddim)
• Wild Out – Shal Marshall (Flash Drive Riddim)
• Cloud 9 – Lyrikal
• Ooh La La Lay – Destra
• My Home – Farmer Nappy
• Endless Wuk – Machel Montano orr.. Monk Montae?
• Going Off – Skinny Fabulous
• Tanty – Erphaan Alves papa… young boy wukkin’
• Cyah Change – Nadia Batson
• Motivation – Shal Marshall
• No Worries – Devon Matthews
• Bad Mind – Bunji (Town Ting Riddim)
• Fallin’ – Kes
• And we bet yuh didnt know it but a lot of songs in heavy rotation actually aren’t sung by trinis! Large up to all the regional artistes who making waves for Carnival:
• BAJAN
• Feelin’ ah Feelin – Leadpipe and Saddis
• Bonus: check out the version with saxophonist Arturo Tappin
• Ben Up – Porgie and Murdah …also known as Lead Pipe and Saddis, yea.
• Duckin’ – Fadda Fox
• Partyak – Kerwin Dubois ft. Lil Rick and Jah Cure
• GRENADIAN
• Soak it Good (saltfish) – Skinny Banton
• Turbo Charge – Squeeze Head …amm.. where these grenadians get dem kinda names?
• ANTIGUAN
• Vagabond – Ricardo Drue

Let us know what you think about the track!

This tune has been out a while now and it’s about time for it too buss in T&T . Imagine this mixing in after dye dye! -__-

Let us know what you think about this track!

#SCORCHSummer #Anthems #PumpRinseRepeat 

Hot? Not? Blah? Garbage juice? You be the judge!

Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

Now our criteria for picking the song is as follows:

- IT BAD… DUH… but also must be a tune you foresee playing in a SCORCH party and enjoyed by the masses

- It’s not currently in rotation on any of the nation’s radio stations but WILL BE eventually.

- It can be any genre really, but think about your audience and that will kind of narrow your view.

Simple enough right? … feel free to send in your own suggestions!!!

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Kicking things off this week… Moses Davis aka Beenie Man has done it again with his new hit song “Hottest Man Alive”. The song is vintage Beenie with a modern twist! In our opinion it’s and instant hit, look out for this one come Summer time!

One can only  wonder why this song hasn’t hit the airwaves locally as yet (if it has we didn’t hear it!), but we have to endure and be force fed the likes of Tommy Lee …