Now then Leeds, I’m DJ Wax On AKA Wax Bygraves, bringing you some knowledge and insight into the world of DJing and funky beats.   Today I’m assuming the role of the Jonathan Ross, and dishing out awards for 2008 achievements.  I present to you, “The Waxies”

Best Rap Album: Q-Tip – The Renaissance
A Tribe Called Quest’s shining light once again delivers on this album, bringing a sound which has Golden Era hip hop sensibilities, but with a distinctly current and soulful sound.

Best Song: Estelle ft. Kanye West – American Boy
I really like this song, but I’m possibly the worst person to name the best song of the year, as it’s probably one of the only songs from this year that I’ve actually heard.

Best X-Factor Audition: Ant & Seb – Mysterious Girl
For anyone who’s been on the X Factor journey like I have this year, it’s been special, and it’s got me thinking about the start of it.  And anyone who describes themselves as a mixture of Usher and Rick Astley has GOT to be worth a laugh.  Check it on youtube whilst you can.

Ridiculous Beef Of The Year: Soulja Boy vs Ice-T
Really.  Seriously.  What on Earth brought this on?  Why did Ice-T feel the need to go at a guy who’s having a good time making pop music which is bringing in some good cash?  Ridiculous.

Ridiculous Statement Of The Year: Soulja Boy
Yes, he wins 2!!! And how, may you ask, do you win 2 Waxies?  The answer is “by giving a shout out to Slavery”.  At the BET hip hop awards, he said “Without them we'd still be in Africa. We wouldn't be here to get this ice and tattoos”.  Well done Soulja.

Best Music Documentary: Wu: The Story Of The Wu Tang Clan
Finally, a good opportunity to learn more about where Staten Island’s legendary crew came from, and what happened when they arrived.

Best Name For An Album: Bob The Builder – Never Mind The Breeze Blocks
Yes, he’s back once again, and whoever named his album is a bona fide genius. Good Work.

Most Over-Hyped Film: The Dark Knight
It’s a good film, but recently this has been hero-worshipped in online polls, and is 4th best film on IMDB, and in similar positions on other popular film websites.  Are you telling me that it’s better than Pulp Fiction or Goodfellas for example?  Personally I’d take Demolition Man over it!

Best Podcast: Cipha Sounds & Peter Rosenberg – The Juan Epstein Show
This has been one of my favourite things to listen to this year, it’s a mix of hip hop, djing and shit-talking with two of Hot97’s funniest Djs.


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