Charles Hamilton feat. Aja-Monet – Rosado
Track 12 off This Perfect Life, which drops June 23rd (free official download; physical copy in stores later this year)
Charles Hamilton feat. Aja-Monet – Rosado
Props to SupaSlick.
Previously: Charles Hamilton feat. Crooked I – Tears Of Fire
After the jump, Aja gives some background on the song.
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…
May 20th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
charles looks disheartened
like he’s watchin footage of Drake rippin another show in anywhere, U.S.A.
May 20th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
you a bitch cocksucker, and ya boss is pussy
May 20th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
D-Block >>>>>>>>>>>>
May 20th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
*nah right commenters to very obscure artists posts it up*
who the fuck is charles?
lolololol.
May 20th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
wat would be the single for drake’s retail album? hmmmmmm a song about a girl most likely or a party record with wayne or kanye
May 20th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
A record with wayne and another big name.
Hint: Upcoming tour… Not the one you’re thinking of.
Mark my words. I’ve already said too much.
May 20th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
It’s the reincarnation of Reakwon…
May 20th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
CLIPSE!!!
May 20th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Drake sure does rip those shows…
from the audience doing most of the work for him
to him proving his singing is mostly studio tricks…
Drake gets it in and rocks it like none other! DRAKEAMANIA BROTHER!
May 20th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
yeah im drunk
May 20th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Drake Wayne and jeezy
Dre do I get a post lol
May 20th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
A record with wayne and another big name.
^
lemme guess.
he’s hotter on the interwebs than in the skreets.
am i close?
May 20th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
# jimmy valentime Says:
May 20th, 2009 at 10:55 pm e
Drake Wayne and jeezy
Dre do I get a post lol
________________________
No you dont because I gave it way basically.
May 20th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
This Perfect Life drops June 23rd, free download
^
Huh?
May 20th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
yeah im drunk
^
mr. me too. bout to climb up in some ill squiter box this side of the western (telly that is).
PATRON!
May 20th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Perfect_Life
“This Perfect Life” is the debut studio album by American rapper Charles Hamilton (rapper). It will be the first album distributed by a major record label for free download on Charles Hamilton’s own website, there will also be a physical copy that can be purchased in stores that will include a DVD of animated videos to help the listener get a better feel for the music. The album will be released digitally on June 23, 2009, though Charles stated on his blog that he just hopes the physical copy will be released by his birthday (November 10th)
May 20th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
I fuck with both joints that have been leaked off This Perfect Life
May 20th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
I like this beat.
May 20th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Drake need to get that new album out pronto…dude needs more material…
and i hope Boi 1da produces most of it, keep them superproducer tracks to a minimum
May 20th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I was right !
Being right is its own reward
Dre You should get a sense humor …I am just clown around
May 20th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
awwww dont try to explain the lack of image consuling now- i bet charles hamilton wrote this shit
May 20th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
we gotta stop talking about Drake b4 “A” Chick pops up and starts stanning about him
May 20th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
It will be the first album distributed by a major record label for free download on Charles Hamilton’s own website, there will also be a physical copy that can be purchased in stores that will include a DVD of animated videos to help the listener get a better feel for the music.
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and? how many rap niggas thas nicer than chuck do the same shit?
nahright = interscope lackeys?
lemme find out.
May 20th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
>>nahright = interscope lackeys?
That’s why we shit on Interscope’s (second) biggest artist. Reverse psychology. Nah, right?
May 20th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
It will be the first album distributed by a major record label for free download on Charles Hamilton’s own website, there will also be a physical copy that can be purchased in stores that will include a DVD of animated videos to help the listener get a better feel for the music.
^^^^^^^^^
this nigga got an association deal
May 20th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
That’s why we shit on Interscope’s (second) biggest artist. Reverse psychology. Nah, right?
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right right. pardon self.
May 20th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
DVD of animated videos to help the listener get a better feel for the music.
^^
clips of this nigga playin sonic on sega
May 20th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Wait…Charles album is gonna be free download….well obvious it is, but is the shit gonna actually be in stores too?
May 20th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
on the real the Sonic games fell off
May 20th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
clips of this nigga playin sonic on sega
^
*goes for a ring and misses to land on Dr. robotniks contraptions*
*dies*
*refreshes tho*
May 20th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
That a photo of charles finding out aubery smashed rhianna
May 20th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
as far as going against the label mahine goes tho…..
who fukin w/danger mouse?
May 20th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
*just copped that meth&red album at best buy*
there was one copy left after mine, so hopefully theyre sellin alright
May 20th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
there was one copy left after mine, so hopefully theyre sellin alright
^
out hurr….skreetsis talikin bout BO2. hip hop lives.
May 20th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Most of ya’ll some fucking haters. Yeah, dude overdosed on the mixtape game and had released plenty of poor music for FREE but this album material is dope.
Drake is aight and the game is big enough for both of’em.
May 20th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
im started to think who the fuck decided to give these freshmen fucking deals in the first place asher roth a rasict, wale wants to be a crossover pop act, kid cudi doesnt even rap, bob has an idenity crisis, charles hamilton made a singing diss track to another rapper, wtf blue iz good in my eyes cuzz he want that underground money, mickey facts does fuckin car commercials, cory gunz iz also cool he got a street feel to his music, currency cool two he really already know what the game bout and his album iz crazy underated, ace hood iz a dj khaled package throwaway like wtf these dudes make me sick its like niggaz are scared to be on the radio.
DRAKE OR DIE but real talk nipsey hussle got that shit
May 20th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
real talk nipsey hussle got that shit
^^
Word is bond.And J. Cole.I like authentic hard lyrics and Nipsey and Cole are bringing em.
May 21st, 2009 at 12:11 am
dope track. it *feels* good
May 21st, 2009 at 6:10 am
Don’t forget big sean punch lines are sick ass hell
And why def jam putting out another
Ace hood album
May 21st, 2009 at 7:13 am
I need to smoke 2 this