After releasing two critically acclaimed projects, Below the Heavens with Exile and Johnson & Jonson with Mainframe, Blu has been one of Rap’s most sought after artists in the underground Hip Hop world. Within the last few months, he’s been calm, rarely appearing for an occasional drop, including the recent All City Chess Club 
tracks. However, he recently spoke to Vibe about what he’s been up to and what fans can expect from him.
“Everything has been good. I’m working on releasing this new album called NoYork! through Sire/Warner Brothers. It should be out be out by the 1st quarter of 2011. I got Flying Lotus, Sam I Am, Shafiq from SA-RA, Exile and a couple other cats on there.”
He also spoke on what the title means, speaking on the New York state of mind.
“It’s got two different meanings, but I would say it’s about a state of mind. It really stems from people always saying I had a New York or East Cost style flow. This being my first real solo record⎯it kind of brings all my different styles together on one album. NoYork! has this broad West Coast sound. There are some other reasons but it’s definitely because of the sound. It’s not a state, it’s a state of mind.”
“I recorded a song with U-God out here. I spent some time recording Uptown and in Brooklyn. We had to make sure we were getting love from the city. I want to make sure everyone knows I’m not discriminating against New York. It’s a nod to this place if anything.”
Aside from this, Blu also added that he’s got no problems with Warner Brothers and that he’s thinking about releasing random songs “soon.” On top of this, he also added he’d be “down” with recording an album with All City Chess Club.
Glad to hear more from this dude. Lyrics are dope and flow is above average.
I really hope they’ll (his record label) let him release his projects.
I hope WB records give you the hype that you deserve and not let your presents sneak by. I’ll be waiting for that album.
Glad to see talented artist are getting the recognition that they deserve. Hopefully his talents won’t be stifled by the label. Hip Hop is still alive…
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Glad to see talented artist are getting the recognition that they deserve. Hopefully his talents won’t be stifled by the label. Hip Hop is still alive…
If you love Hip Hop check out eihill.com
What happened to the HerFavouriteColor/Godlee Barnes CD?
Was that ever released then?
Her favourite colour was def released I’ve got that somewhere on my comp not heard of Godlee Barnes bein dropped her favourite colours mos def out there tho
Shouldn’t a hip hop reporter know how to spell “Samiyam”?
yea godlee is out u stup ass mu fuccaz
hell yeah it is, tell these fools to get on their Blu, gat damn.
Yeeee thats my boy. I hate how he is so underrated, but i am not looking forward to the day he hits mainstream. We dont wanna see any beiber ft. blu songs anytime soon smh.