I’ve had this all day, and wasn’t sure if I should post it or not since it came from someone I’ve never seen before, but fuck it. Another joint off Charles’ upcoming album, This Perfect Life (June 23rd). Props to SupaSlick. You can also hit the cut for Aja’s thoughts on the record…
DOWNLOAD: Charles Hamilton – Rosado f. Aja Money | zshare
In reference to this song, “Rosado.” It’s actually quite funny that I ended up spitting on this song. Because I remember (correct me if I’m wrong, Charles) calling him one humid NYC summer with all anxiety of a little kid after listening to some of my favorite Sade songs, telling Charles that it would be dope to read poems over her music and I was surprised that people hadn’t sampled much of her work, but I later found out that this was her choice when I spoke to Erick Sermon about it. then Charles called me sometime last fall asking that I come through midtown Manhattan to vibe with him in the studio. We had some good laughs and catch up time after his recent success and we ended up recording this song “Rosado” together. I think its a song that makes me smile, a nice laid back feel, and I think it also explains a bit more Charles’ infatuation with the color pink which is not a blind infatuation. I understand that his admiration for the color pink has been the nitch for most rappers to throw at Charles in a means to call him “gay” which is a very low blow, because all it does is confront Hip Hops all too familiar homophobia. Although, I may find some of Charles comments or ideas a bit awkward I commend him for throwing it out there and allowing himself to be artistically vulnerable in ways that most rappers deem “too gay.” it has nothing to do with his sexual preference rather he challenges the performance of identity and its therein all too troubling interpretation. God forbid i forget to throw a “no homo” in here and there. I encourage you all to listen to the track and share it with AS many people as possible. The metaphor of pink is far more elaborate than many rappers’ minds seem to be able to think and I guess Charles had it coming with the lyrical punches he’s been throwing at emcees as of late. But if you ask me, it is neccessary. People shouldn’t be threatened by a challenge rather I think it should stimulate creativity and get artists on their game. If anyone sees Charles as anything you should at the very least commend a young man who is trying to reinvent form and the discussion surrounding Hip Hop. It is necessary. As for all these nostalgic Hip Hop folks, aint nothing wrong with ol school Hip Hop lets encourage the New Ol Skool…
~ by Meka on May 20, 2009.
Hip Hop Tags: charles hamilton, rosado, this perfect life
This is dope. His album is shaping up to be nice. Hope cats give it a listen despite those mixtapes he released that weren’t of the same quality.
I like Charles although he’s had some questionable shit as of late.
Its shit like this that reminds me why i dig him though
Yo feel the same with you both. This bit is Mad nice even the sound quality lol which is rare for Charles.
Aja put that out over a month ago… If you’re into spoken word, you should YouTube her or something. She’s crazy AMAZING at what she does.
dope dope dope classic charlie material here
not feeling it …this whole ‘pink’ business disturbs me..
man charles is my absolute favorite rapper man i love his music i hate how people love to hate on him but thats not surprising cuz hating is easier than love NH
Awesome production. Charles just might have a great album. No matter what, he stays creative. Some may think it’s a little weird…but at least it’s creative.
the funny thing is i’ve had this for over a month. someone from his blog “this perfect life” wanted it. so i passed along for everyone else. glad you posted it meka.
very chill & laid back i like it
tight song
yes to be able to listen to a track with zshare!
I WOULD PAY 4 DIS ALBUM IF I HAD TO
Good shit, smokin musik
co-sign the first two comments
only bad thing is that it doesn’t come out for a month and we’ve already heard 3 of the 11 tracks
wish he’d make it longer…
Original sample Sade- Kiss of life
youtube.com/watch?v=iufnjX_EMjc
makes it even doper
While I don’t think this directly applies to Hamilton, for he is signed to Interscope, people that complain about his favoring of pink remind me of the Immortal Technique track the Message and the Money,
There is a market for everything man. There is a market for pet psychologists nigga. There is a market for twisted shitfetish video’s. For nipplerings, for riverdancing, for chocolate cupboard roaches. But you can’t find one for cultured hardcore reality and hiphop? People like you: the house nigga executives
and them rich motherfuckers that own you; you the motherfucking machine man! You and all these niggaz talking about the same shit
with the same flow over the same candy-ass beats. But I refuse the feed the machine.
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iLL-Literacy said this on May 21st, 2009 at 3:32 pm