Remember when people used to write letters?

I'm a big fan of hip-hop artists that use creative samples, especially one's from different genres (I.E. Lupe Fiasco's use of Jimi Hendrix). And here comes another sample used for a hook that I can really appreciate. John Mayer's "3 x 5" is one of my favorite songs by him, and creatively producer Mark Ronson samples it for Wale's song "Letter." I like the way the track sounds a lot, not as big a fan of Wale's verses but the instrumental and sample are good enough to carry the song. Give it a listen:

Wale "Letter (Feat. John Mayer, Prod. Mark Ronson)"


I really hope hip-hop steers more this way then that electro/mashup crap. I think the future is looking pretty good with my personal favorite, Lupe Fiasco, Wale, Kid Cudi, and even Drake. It'll be interesting to see where hop hop goes from here. I think we've had a pretty weak year in 2009, after such a great year last year but hopefully it'll pick right back up.

Stay gold.
-Juicy Justin.