Jeezy's back! Here's the new track from Young's Thug Motivation 103 album. Produced by Zaytoven.

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Cinematically, this is probably Jeezy's best video, shouts to Gabriel Hart. The black-and-white edit on this video adds to the somber nature of the song and really makes the whole video memorable. Don't Do It is one of the hottest joints from Jeezy's latest The Recession which hit stores last September.

Nas, Jay-Z, Jeezy, then Pac though? How significant was that?

Here's the latest, promo clip for Young Jeezy, which appears to be in support of his latest album (The Recession) and his tour with T.I., currently hitting major cities across the country. Not really much to see here, just the usual from a tour video: performance clips, groupies, alcohol... tour stuff. Again, it doesn't look like an official clip and I doubt that this track is a single, it's more of a promo for the tour and the album...

Here's what happens when he liked it but he didn't put a ring on it... In the clip for Ciara's second official single from Fantasy Ride, she's suddenly swingin a lot more mane and gives homie the boot in pursuit of greener pastures, a message to women that it's cool to wait, but not cool to wait forever. The first half of the video seems like more of Ci-ci's self-realization that she's still sexy and she's still got it - it's cool, we realize it too! After her slightly over-the-top last video, I'm enjoying the simplicity of this one, it says everything Ciara needs to say to prove that she's still on the rise.

On a sidenote: Has Monica's star-power been reduced to simple video cameo's? Is it me or is that ALL she's been doing lately since her single Still Standing tanked?

My President is black...

Although I won't be in my hometown for this historic occasion, I can already hear this song resonating through every hood and block of our nation's capitol. Young Jeezy and Nas pulled together a hip-hop star lineup in this clip for My President is Black, Jeezy's prophetic tribute to our nation's 44th President who, just 3 days from now, will take his place as leader of our nation. This video embodies the strong message in Obama's campaign: Unity for change. Shouts to you Jeezy, and if our paths ever cross I owe you dap for this one homie, you representin' big!!

Artist: Young Jeezy

This isn’t the best rap release I’ve heard all year, but I give credit to Jeezy for being the one to keep it real. The Recession is an album that honors the fact that listeners don’t always want to hear celebs flashing their money around, jet-setting and living lavish lifestyles, while the average American is working twice as hard to live half as good. On the flip-side, Jeezy raps mostly about stacking his paper, and the state of the world through the eyes of a trapstar. What shines the most on this album is the production; Jeezy came ready for war with an army of hitmakers behind him so strong that even when his lyrical prowess isn’t up to par, you’ve at least got something to bang in the ride. Still, he makes a valiant attempt at giving something for everyone.

The album kicks off with its title track, on which Jeezy continues his mission of motivation. Times may be hard (it’s a recession, everybody broke…), but the beat from DJ Toomp hits harder. The song that follows, Welcome Back, officially opens the album, with Jeezy’s return from a 2-year hiatus and the assurance that he’s still shinin’ and stuntin. The first 2 minutes of By The Way are worth cranking at full volume, but it quickly gets annoying to hear the same title phrase at the end of every line, by the way. Drumma Boy, the mastermind behind the lead single Put On, also took the reins on the street anthems Amazin’, and Hustlaz Ambition, which bears semblance to Tupac’s Ambitionz Az a Ridah. Jeezy becomes the voice of the people on Crazy World and speaks up on the economic and political issues of society, from high gas prices and taxes, to his opinions on unfair jail sentences. Lyrically, he’s at his best on Word Play, produced by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and on the closing number My President where he and Nas deliver the home run jam. For the ladies, Jeezy teams up with Trey Songz on Takin’ It There, but lyrically this track falls flat, and vocally it doesn’t hit quite as hard as Anthony Hamilton’s hook on Everything.

The Recession, like any hip-hop album, has its highs and lows. But Young Jeezy has proven his ability to be more than just a product of coke sales and rap stardom, his content here proves he’s got something meaningful to say. I'm just glad to hear some hip-hop thats not hip pop for a change. There’s no question that this is an album that can be cranked at full blast, if only for the hard-hitting beats from some of the best producers on the scene right now. Young Jeezy is still on a level where he can speak for his fans without seeming too far removed from life’s everyday struggles. When you can speak up for the people that buy your music, that’s when you’re giving the people what they want…

-Mack-