Hip Hop Discussion/Album Review Thread.

[Stringer Bell]

I stand corrected. It seemed like an mp3 playlist, as there's stuff like "(Dirty)" on some of the titles. Either way, that doesn't change much. The last portion of that list is really, really bad..

[QuietStorm]

http://www.sendspace.com/file/svl6c2 (http://www.sendspace.com/file/svl6c2)

I put together a zip file of Sandpeople tracks from a few different albums (mainly Bad Neighbors) that fits on an 80-minute recordable CD.

Grab it while it's hawt.

[MervKlitschko]

Just pulled out EPMD strictly business...forgot how wicked that album was.

[TRO]

So you guys all subscribe to the Stones Throw podcast, right? Cause the new James Brown edition is killer. I can't stress enough the fact that PB Wolf is the man.

[QuietStorm]

I hate to be the uppity white guy here but without much thought the four albums I am really anticipating this spring are coming from Aesop Rock, El-p, Sage Francis, and Canibus.

Is there anything else worthwhile coming out relatively soon?

[Hack]

Well, Doom/Ghostface has to come out before too much longer. I mean, I think it's done.

A new Deltron is coming at some point, too. So that's two huge releases right there.

[Stringer Bell]

*Ahem*.... http://rap.about.com/od/toppicks/a/2007RapAlbums.htm


Jesus Price Supastar leaked, like SAT mentioned, and it's pretty damn dope.

[Raw Is Jonathan]

Good link.

Personally, Kweli & Monch are the two I'm most looking forward to in the interim. Obviously, Doom/GFK combo too.

[Stringer Bell]

Nas is the greatest rapper of all time :x






Watch out for my 5,000th post.. this time it's my 50 greatest rappers, ever. This one's sure to ruffle a few feathers.

[scurvy pirate]

I hate to be the uppity white guy here but without much thought the four albums I am really anticipating this spring are coming from Aesop Rock, El-p, Sage Francis, and Canibus.

Is there anything else worthwhile coming out relatively soon?


The new Brother Ali album is out just before the new El-P I think.

Or you can theive it from soulseek.

[Fro]

Watch out for my 5,000th post.. this time it's my 50 greatest rappers, ever. This one's sure to ruffle a few feathers.

I look forward to it.

Any of you guys watch this White Rapper Show? I was just flipping around and watched it for a few minutes. Don't really know what to think.

[Ricky]

Seen it. Possibly, one of the funniest things I have ever watched.

Highlight of the show was when they were all drunk.

"YO THROW YO HANDS IN AIR IF YOU HAVIN A GOOD TIME"

They all raised their hands.

[Stringer Bell]

I haven't seen it, but I saw that it was coming on. Is it something with multiple episodes or just one?

On another note, one great rapper that is inevitably going to get left off of my Top 50 list is Murs. The man has hardly any mediocre material, and he's just an all around dope emcee, but unfortunately I don't think he'll be making the cut.

Same for Cage. I absolutely love Cage personally, he's one of my favorites, but I can't realistically say he's one of the greatest rappers of all time, ya know?

I'm basing this heavily on consistency, longevity, impact/influence, success (more so critical than sales), and overall skill. It's only going to be based on rapping as well, so even though J Dilla is one of my favorite artists of all time, he unfortunately won't be on the list, even though he has a lot of dope rhymes.

[Billmatic]

Hurry up with that. I'm intrigued.

[QuietStorm]

Murs has plenty of mediocre material. At times, I find him downright boring.

[Ricky]

I haven't seen it, but I saw that it was coming on. Is it something with multiple episodes or just one?

Full series. Comedy of the season, too.

[Stringer Bell]

Murs has plenty of mediocre material. At times, I find him downright boring.

Well, I can see why someone might find him boring, but I really enjoy his stuff. He doesn't have to wow you with lyrics, he's just one of those rappers that truly 'keeps it real'. He's down to earth and honest, a quality you don't see too often in rappers. He's also got a pretty damn large body of work, and most of it is impressive. Between his older stuff, the Def Jux album, the 2 9th Wonder albums, and the 2 FELT albums, he's got a lot of quality shit. Not a huge fan of Living Legends, but he was nice with them too..

[Stringer Bell]

Ahaha.. had to post this, didn't know where else it would be fitting..

I was looking on Google for a Nas image, and thought this spam was pretty damn funny..


nas wallpaper is a good wallpaper for everybody to look at and say. my oh my that's what greatness is all about. now everybody go to talktna.com right now. everybody from ll cool j, kobe bryant, reggie bush, lebron james, and millions of people is on talktna.com right now.

http://www.rap-wallpapers.com/details.php?image_id=155&sessionid=fbacc3cbf1842318b8b3f48bb63b6aa

[Billmatic]

:lol: Thing is, I bet that's not even a spambot. Some of those TNA fans really are that retarded. Anyways, that wallpaper is sweet.

[Stringer Bell]

Yeah, it definitely sounds like someone actually wrote it. It's pretty terrible..

As funny and absurd as the celebrity stuff is, my favorite part is "nas wallpaper is a good wallpaper for everybody to look at and say. my oh my that's what greatness is all about" :lol:

[Raw Is Jonathan]

I would recommend the new Solillaquists of Sound album. It's called "As If We Existed" and it was released today. Definitely a highly anticipated album in the underworld.

:yes:

Cracking album. Anything else out like this?

Just had a good giggle reading Kno's little outburst about people moaning about samples, you've probably all seen it, funny shit! At least it's made me put on A Piece of Strange again!

[Stringer Bell]

I haven't.. link?

[Hack]

Just saw this ...

Jin - Ether ft. Donald Trump (Rosie Diss)

http://www.prefixmag.com/media/1

You'll have to scroll down the page a bit, but it's there ... and hilarious/awesome. Especially if you dig Nas, check it out.

[QuietStorm]

Just finished listening to the Brother Ali album. It's great, Ali definitely gets my respect for this one.

[Miotch]

I need a favor.

Does anyone have the track listing for the Talib Kweli and Madlib project that dropped this month?

[Fro]

1 "The Show"
2 "Funny Money"
3 "Time Is Right"
4 "Engine Running" ft/Consequence
5 "Over The Counter"
6 "The Function" ft/Strong Arm Steady
7 "Happy Home" ft/Candice Anderson
8 "Soul Music"
9 "What Can I Do"

[Miotch]

Thanks mang.

Track 4 is beyond hard.

[J-Krow]

Young Jeezy's new album is great.

My favorites are, "Still On It", "I Luv It", "What You Talkin' Bout", "Mr. 17.5", and "I Got Money".

[Restiform]

My friend sent me the new Busdriver album leak. It's really good, probably one of the best albums he's made I think. It also makes me wanna listen to Memoirs of the Elephant Man and Cosmic Cleavage again.

[Fro]

If you haven't heard, The Roots are about to start a tour with Lupe. Unfortunately, from what sources I've found on google, it seems as if Lupe will NOT be coming to Boston when The Roots play the Avalon on March 13. Which is some bullshit because he plays with them on March 9 in DC and March 17 in Chicago. So I'm pretty pissed if that is the case, and it seems like it is. I'll probably go anyway (the only reason I wouldn't is because I've already seen The Roots Crew 4 times), but seeing them with Lupe would be amazing. Get your tickets everyone.

http://www.defjam.com/site/tour.php?artist_id=605

[Stringer Bell]

That's lame, they should have hit up Charlottesville.. we showed them love in 2004. I don't think I'll be able to make the trip to Norfolk.

Enjoy the show though bro.. I :heart: live Roots

[Morrison]

Why the fuck wouldn't they be stopping in Philly...

[Fro]

Enjoy the show though bro.. I :heart: live Roots

Thanks man. I WANT LUPE DAMMIT! But it won't stop me from enjoying The Roots, especially since they'll be performing all the tracks from Game Theory. And I'm still hoping Lupe will be there. :fingersx:

Roots live = best shit ever.

[Hack]

So I know this is random and all, but is it possible that Late Registration is the most overrated mainstream hip-hop album released in the last few years?

I still love College Dropout, don't get me wrong, I love that shit. But anytime I try to listen to Late, I never make it even close to the whole way through.

First, there are just way too many average/below-average songs to be the classic everyone (including me) was saying it was when it first came out. And it seems like he was much more obvious with his sampling this time, if that makes sense. "Touch the Sky" is great and all, but just listen to "Move On Up" from Curtis Mayfield's Curtis album and you hear the same damn thing. It's almost as bad as Mr. Combs himself was a few years ago.

Maybe it's just me ... other than "Drive Slow" (another obvious sample) "Diamonds" (another obvious sample, but I don't care because it is SO SO AWESOME) and "My Way Home," which should have just been on Be, I don't listen to that CD much at all anymore.

[Stringer Bell]

I remember when it came out, people like jesus sucks were calling it a classic and naming it next to albums like Illmatic. I'd say it's about a 4/5 for me personally.. like you said, it's not quite on par with Dropout.

Songs like "Roses", "Addiction", and "Celebration" should have been left off. They're not necessarily bad songs, but they're pretty boring and nowhere near as good as some of the stuff.

Other than the tracks you mentioned, I still really like "Heard 'Em Say" (something about the beat is just so smooth..), "We Major", and "Gone", which was one of my favorite songs of all of 2005...

[Tainted Eclipse]

My friend sent me the new Busdriver album leak. It's really good, probably one of the best albums he's made I think. It also makes me wanna listen to Memoirs of the Elephant Man and Cosmic Cleavage again.

IF I WERE TO GET A BUSDRIVER ALBUM WHICH ONE SHOULD IT BE

[Raw Is Jonathan]

I haven't.. link?

Sampling in 2006 aka "Primo should slap you"

So, the turnover of hip-hop fans has finally started to take a toll on hip-hop production and people's views on it. If sampling lawsuits killed hip-hop, then the information age is poking rap's cold, dead body with a long, pointy stick. Repeatedly. In the jewels.

Know how many sample queries I get per week via the internet? Hrrmmmmbout...20. Know how many I answer? Hrmmmmbout...none. Know how many of those 20 people cuss me or go on about how I shouldn't sample anyway because its "stealing" after I ignore them? Approximately 1/3. Know how much of a fuck I give? A tiny bit less than a little. Some call it a 'smidge', I prefer 'pinch'.

See, heres the thing. When I was a coming up, I wouldn't have DARED write Primo a smarmy letter demanding to know where he got the sample for Mass Appeal. I don't care if you made beats or not, hip-hop heads simply knew what time it was when it came to samples and sampling. If you couldn't find it yourself, you didn't deserve to know. Period. The only time I ever heard anyone get pissy and say "Why do you need to steal other people's music? Why don't you just make your own?" was out of the mouths of old white guys that shook their fists in Anglo-anger as I passed in my busted ass Pontiac LeMans blastin "Deja Vu" on the Kicker 12's. Mad cus Steely Dan got touched. I hear it more often now, but it comes from so called "rap listeners". They'll praise someone like RJD2 or 9th Wonder all day, but when rebuffed in sample inquiries will retort with "That shit is stealing anyway, why can't they be original?" Who the fuck is YOU?

Not only that, but these same dorks will love a song, yet when they finally do scour the internet hard enough to come up on the song Alchemist sampled for the latest Mobb Deep track they'll say "I don't like the beat anymore because its just a loop. ALC didn't FLIP IT ENOUGH"

Flip it enough? Flip these. Flip off. Go flip some fucking burgers.

Hip-hop music was born from THE LOOP. Some of the illest beats of all time are simple 2 bar loops with drums tossed on them. Of course I appreciate chopping when it is done well and serves a purpose, but somehow the technical aspect of it has become a measure of beat quality? So you can hop on Limewire right quick and download a Leon Haywood MP3, now Dr. Dre is wack? Tell me again why you lost interest in Green Day and decided to become Mr. Hip-Hop Knowledge Guy? On top of that, folks also want to complain about drum compression, sequencing and mixing and a whole host of things I never cared about when I was just a fan. Bottomline, did it move me? Folks are sucking the soul out of the music.

Finally, the old "such and such a person used this sample, so this newer song is WACK". I'm gonna shoot you straight. I can't listen to every got damned backpacker ass group who sold 53 copies of their CD off their MySpace page and had a feature on www.rapbeetz2000.org.

"Rap is an art you can't own no loops
It's how you hook em up and the rhyme style troop
So don't even think you could say someone bit
off your weak beat come on you need to quit"

This is where I'm coming from. I hear or read reviews or hear discussions about our records, and a couple people always chime in talking about "Oh, such and such used this on their "CD-R Only" demo in 2001." Why is it always some super-obscure material they bring up? Mac Mall used the same sample as "Caved In" before, but guess what? All I hear about is how Kanye used it on an UNRELEASED INSTRUMENTAL off of Talib Kweli's bootleg that could only be found ON THE INTERNET. See what I'm getting at?

Apparently some group named Cyne used the same sample from "Remember Me (Abstract/Reality)" back in 2003. Never heard of em', nobody I know has heard of em', don't care. Downloaded the song and, no offense to any party involved, its about as boring as underground rap can get. Drums suck, no real change ups, no layers, nothing. Yet, because some group that I had never heard of used the same sample as me, some people are going to INSIST on pointing out how I'm supposedly wack for using it? I can definitively say two things about people like this; you are no more than 3 years removed from puberty, B: the inside of a vagina is something very foreign to you and C: you need to learn some sh*t about hip-hop music before opening that little oxygen vacuum you call a mouth. Ever heard of Bob James' Nautilus? Everyone and their mom has used that record, and about 20 CLASSIC hip-hop songs have sprung from it.

My philosophy is this: I'll never hear a song and THEN try and GO FIND the record that was sampled so I can make a beat out of it too, that would be biting. But...artists...give me a reason not to use the same sample as you or to feel bad after the fact. Why exactly should I refrain from using something that you have already used? I need to allow you to WASTE AN ILL RECORD because of the 10 people that heard your song? Add to the fact 95 percent of the time theres really no chance I've
even heard your track in the first damn place, and I DO keep up with hip-hop in order to not be redundant with sampling. Let's REALLY take it back to 1990; outdo me or shut up.

Bottomline...is it dope or is it wack? As a fan, that is really all you should be concerned with.

Does this sound like the rant of an old man? Probably, but that is my biggest issue. I'm NOT old, yet the outlook of 'hip-hop heads' has changed so drastically over the past 6-7 years that I feel like I'm 70 when it comes to rap. So, whatever. I'll be over here wearing Depends, eating Mueslix, listening to Timbaland instrumentals.

Peace!
Kno

[son_of_foley]

i missed the roots in belfast :(

[Stringer Bell]

So much truth there...

I don't know why I'm just getting around to listening to the Brother Ali album, but fuck, this is great stuff. And it's an edited promo copy.. :eek:

[Adamy]

Young Jeezy's new album is great.

My favorites are, "Still On It", "I Luv It", "What You Talkin' Bout", "Mr. 17.5", and "I Got Money".

The song with R. Kelly is amazing

[son_of_foley]

I got Money is all kinds of immense

[Stringer Bell]

Sumish.com (http://www.sumish.com) is back :yes:

[QuietStorm]

http://www.myspace.com/micclubmusic (http://www.myspace.com/micclubmusic)

MARCH 2007 Mic Club Music will release Canibus' "NOTHING TO PROVE" in stores worldwide , 22 New Tracks including POET LAUREATE INFINITE Produced by DJ PREMIER. The Project is Classic Hardcore Canibus in the vein of Mic Club The Curriculum and Rip The Jacker. All new website coming soon ...www.micclub.net





Poet. Laureate. Infinite. Premo. Canibus. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[Morrison]

It's said that one of the meanings behind rapper Q-Tip's moniker is his ability to get in your ears. A few listens to his verses on any Tribe song is a testament to the fact that his nickname is well earned.

The Queens-born rapper's latest project is an album called The Renaissance, his first since 2005's Open. Rather than hire a handful of top-shelf producers, Tip decided to put a band together for a more organic feel. Billboard recently caught up with Q to discuss what motivated his move towards live instrumentation this time around.


"I wanted a hip-hop sonic feel, something pure to the sound of hip-hop with real drums, real emotion and people taking solos. In that sense this record feels like we're moving in a new direction ... something hip-hop should do. [...] You can hear we were having fun without regard for anything, It's that spirit people picked up on."


Unlike most of his contemporaries, the guest-list for Q's album is sparse as well; Common, Andre 3000 and D'Angelo are the only three guests confirmed right now. The rapper's attitude towards guests is both rare and refreshing for a genre that sells records based on whose name appears in the track list.


"Sometimes guests don't really warrant an appearance."


Amen to that, Mr. Tip. Look for The Renaissance to drop this spring.

AWESOME!

[Stringer Bell]

The Q-Tip and Canibus albums sound damn good. I cannot fucking wait to hear 'Bus over DJ Premier.

[Hack]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000IZJ25Q/ref=pd_luc_mri/105-5311360-6499655?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance



:panic: :panic:

Anyone know anything about this? I must see it.

[spanish announce table]

^ Mathematics from Wu-Tang did a documentary on beat-making. Interviews with RZA, Havoc, Premo, etc. He also did the score for it I believe. Didnt know it was released yet.

[Fro]

New Wu album called 8 Diagrams due out this summer. Holla back.

[Miotch]

New Wu album called 8 Diagrams due out this summer. Holla back.

Best news I've heard all day.

[spanish announce table]

Afro Samurai OST has leaked. With the work RZA did on some of the beats, I friggin' cant wait for the next Wu album.

[Stringer Bell]

Nice. Sean P retail leaked too :yes:

[The Imperfect]

Dr. Dre To Work With Papoose On New Album

Word is spreading that Papoose may be working with Dr. Dre on his long anticipated debut, The Nacerima Dream.

Though his freshman LP is reportedly completed, Pap is still stacking up material. While the Brooklyn emcee has already worked with DJ Premier, Kanye West, DR Period and Pharrell Williams for the album, Dre may just make it into the final track listing.

"It ain't final till it's final," Pap told SOHH regarding Dre's production. "I got some joints though."

Though a release date has yet to be set, Pap vows not to sit on the shelf this year. He promises that his record will sit amongst hip-hop classics once it finally hits stores.

"At the end of the day, my material, my music speaks for itself," Pap explained. "I never came into this with no gimmick. I never had to diss nobody to get no attention. I always came with pure talent, pure material. I ain't gon let ya'll down with this album, straight up and down. My album gon' make history."

Papoose's The Nacirema Dream is scheduled to hit stores later this year.Well this is a pure example of how people over hype things too much 'n too easily. Same thing when Dr. Dre was going to do work with Nas on HHID, song that featured the Game. Everyone was expecting it to be the song of the year. But it wasn’t.

I'm just guessing Dr. Dre is going to give him a nice beat and Papoose will just spit his usual stuff.

[Stringer Bell]

Papoose is overrated as fuck, and I highly doubt he'll be dropping any hip-hop classic. Though DJ Premier beats are always nice :yes:

And yeah, Papoose is hyping his album up, but I don't see what it has to do with the Dr. Dre beat. All they say about that is that it basically isn't confirmed yet.

[Hack]

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/features/article/9729/hip-hop-is-dead-art-culture-tradition/


There is a great article about Hip-hop is Dead for all of you sons of bitches.

[spanish announce table]

When Rock left Heltah Skeltah and did some stuff with DJ Lethal, was it any good?

[.invurzion.]

Afro Samurai OST has leaked. With the work RZA did on some of the beats, I friggin' cant wait for the next Wu album.


Anyone needing this ... shoot me a pm.

[Mike Skillz]

Papoose is overrated as fuck, and I highly doubt he'll be dropping any hip-hop classic. Though DJ Premier beats are always nice :yes:

And yeah, Papoose is hyping his album up, but I don't see what it has to do with the Dr. Dre beat. All they say about that is that it basically isn't confirmed yet.


Overrated isnt the word, over hyped i think, Canibus anyone?

[QuietStorm]

Yeah, I'm here.....

Someone mention Canibus?

[Stringer Bell]

I think Papoose is pretty overrated. He has a lot of mindless fans that seem to think he's some sort of amazing lyricist and savior to NY rap. That he's not. He's got decent lines here and there, but I'm almost tempted to say his negatives outweigh his positives..

Canibus.. overhyped? Uh.. maybe in 1998..

[.invurzion.]

Nice. Sean P retail leaked too :yes:


I guess I could have put this in my other post too, but if you need Sean P ... you can also send me a PM.

I'm in a giving mood at the moment.

[Stringer Bell]

Lot of nice stuff leaking lately. Between Sean Price, the RZA soundtrack, J Dilla's Ruff Draft, and the new RJD2 album, there's all kinds of shit to listen to..

Also, that Teriyaki Boyz track with Kanye West is DAMN catchy..

On top of that, just heard this new Jay-Z song "True Life" from Big Mike's What's Beef 2k7 mixtape. The beat is smooth as hell, but unfortunately Jay doesn't rap much on the version from the mixtape. Hopefully a longer, full version leaks soon..

[Simon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-34BDJYMaRo

Check the bassline halfway through. Amazing.

[QuietStorm]

If you haven't heard, The Roots are about to start a tour with Lupe. Unfortunately, from what sources I've found on google, it seems as if Lupe will NOT be coming to Boston when The Roots play the Avalon on March 13. Which is some bullshit because he plays with them on March 9 in DC and March 17 in Chicago. So I'm pretty pissed if that is the case, and it seems like it is. I'll probably go anyway (the only reason I wouldn't is because I've already seen The Roots Crew 4 times), but seeing them with Lupe would be amazing. Get your tickets everyone.

http://www.defjam.com/site/tour.php?artist_id=605
He updated his MySpace and it says he'll be there on March 13.

[Fro]

You just made me a very happy man sir.

[Stringer Bell]

That's dope.. enjoy that show. I wish those fools would come closer to me..

That Sean P album I mentioned earlier is dope as fuck. The advance sounded good, but now we've got a clean rip and it's got like 2 other songs I think... really strong LP.

I raise the nine, never give you bozo's love
Omar from The Wire, you'sa homo thug


Ayo, stop, look and listen
We smoke pot, plus we cook crack in the kitchen
The weed is green, the paper is brown, the coke is white
You'sa bitch, and so is your wife
-Sean Price

:lol:

[Hack]

Chrome Children 2 is awesome. :heart: Love them bitches at StonesThrow.

[J-Krow]

E'rbody like...ZOOM! ZOOM! ZOOM! ZOOM! ZOOM! ZOOM!

Dey on dem dubs like...ZOOM! ZOOM! ZOOM! ZOOM! ZOOM! ZOOM!

[spanish announce table]

^ I cant tell if you like that song or not, but thats one of the most unintentionally hilarious songs ever.

Sean P is fucking dope as hell. "Straight hell is what I give a brother/ Smack a cracker calling Dru Ha a nigga-lover".

^ I cant tell if you like that song or not, but thats one of the most unintentionally hilarious songs ever.

Sean P is fucking dope as hell. "Straight hell is what I give a brother/ Smack a cracker calling Dru Ha a nigga-lover".

Quick review of Mathematics' Unreleased Wu album:
1. Intro - Buddah Bless opens up the album with a decent verse. Nothing spectacular, but a good opener. 7/10

2. Maxine Remix - This beat is nice, but it doesnt match the story like the original. 7/10

3. King Toast Queen - Uses the same beat from one of the interludes from the Think Differently album. U-God needs to cut the bullshit and hook up with Math for a whole album. They blend together well. Lyrically, this track isnt much. 6.5/10

4. Where's Brooklyn At? - Math flips a classic Biggie sample for the beat. Bad Luck kinda sounds like Black Rob. 7/10

5. Treez - Rae spits over a nice piano beat, but apparently this is an old verse. 7.5/10

6. Eggs, Hash & Grits - Other than the first track, this is the only song so far not to have a reused verse or beat. Nice beat, but verses are wack. 6/10

7. Pop Shit Skit - This beat was used to much better effect on 'Love Hell or Right'. Completely unnecessary. NA

8. Queen's Day '88 Remix - Didn't like this track from LHR, and dont like it much here. The beat should have been saved for something better. 6.5/10

9. U Dont Care - I cant remember the last time Killah Priest rapped over a Math beat. The beat is really laid back and KP spits a sick verse. 8/10

10. Masked Avengers - Shyheim & Hell Razah close this track nicely. The beat is really simple, but works well. 7.5/10

11. Luv Skit - NA

12. Wanna Believe - I dig Allah Real, but Bad Luck isnt that good. 6.5/10

13. Wu Banga 101 Remix - Considering the original was one of Math's best beats, he should've left this one alone. The new beat is pretty dope, but cant compare to the first one. 7.5/10

14. The W Remix - The beat is ok, but nothing special. Dont know why he felt the need to remix tracks that were already damn good. 7/10

15. Violent Skit - NA

16. Street Kronicles - Really nice beat on this one, but M-Speed doesnt do it much justice. Meth or Deck would have sounded better over this. 7/10

17. Non-Equivalent - Shyheim got worse as he got older. Decent lyrics, nice beat. 7/10

18. Outro - NA

19. Wise Remix - Heartfelt Ghost solo. Math tried to go for the "All I Got is You" feeling with the beat. 7.5/10

20. Rap Burglars - Rae & Deck spitting over a dark beat. This is the definite stand-out of the album. This is probably 10 years old as Deck spits the 3rd verse from "Word on the Street". 8.5/10

If you're a Wu head like me, there's enough material to keep you interested. However, a lot of Math's MC's are spotty and end up wasting his solid production. Considering there's a whole bunch of unreleased Wu shit that wrecked in RZA's basement flood, this album set me up with unrealistic expectations. It's still worth a listen though.

Lyrics: 7/10
Beats: 7.5/10
Overall: 7/10

[QuietStorm]

Defiantly not hip hop, but the new RJD2 is sweet.

[Hack]

Defiantly not hip hop, but the new RJD2 is sweet.


:yes: Good to hear. I'm seeing him in March and am excited to hear the new shit. Saw him last year with Soul Position and it was great.

[Stringer Bell]

I'm seeing him in March too, beyotch.

[QuietStorm]

April for me. MAGIC STICK!

[Stringer Bell]

The new Apathy album/mixtape leaked, and I think it's pretty fucking good. He comes realllly nice lyrically...

Enjoy (http://rapidshare.com/files/14116084/Apathy_-_Baptism_By_Fire__2007_.rar)

He raps over Marilyn Manson's "Beautiful People", keeping up his trend of spitting on rock tracks. It's interesting. Overall though, the mixtape is damn good..

[Stringer Bell]

"Can't Forget About You" video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IaTaC1mrOg

:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

[Raw Is Jonathan]

:yes:

Quality.

[QuietStorm]

The Plastic Little album is impossible to hate.

[.invurzion.]

"Can't Forget About You" video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IaTaC1mrOg

:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:


You must spread some reputation around before giving it to Stringer Bell again.

:cry:

[TRO]

:yes: Good to hear. I'm seeing him in March and am excited to hear the new shit. Saw him last year with Soul Position and it was great.


He's right though, it's definitely not hip-hop. Well I mean not definitely because genres are stupid, but it's nothing like his previous albums, or Soul Position. It's like he listened to The Outsider and said "hey, I can do that too, except better" and then did it.

I decided not to see the Roots the other night, because there was no Lupe and it was $30. Fuck that. Braille and Ohmega Watts next week for $10. Much better deal.

[Stringer Bell]

I honestly haven't listened to the RJ enough. I've been stuck on a lot of Dilla, Apathy, Sean P, and Nas.

[.invurzion.]

Sean P and Nas (finally) have been dominating my desktop and WMP on my cellie as well.

*quick nerd note: the ability to listen to music via my bluetooth headset while at work is the shit. *end quick nerd note

[Stringer Bell]

You have Windows Media Player on your cell phone? Nice..

I'm looking into getting a new phone myself.

[TRO]

Weapon of Mass Production. Actually right now I'm listening to more rock and mashups than hip-hop, but still can't get Nas off of my rotation. I mean, I haven't found any rap albums I really felt like buying, except for cheap mixtapes from local MCs, that kind of shit. My favorite is "Wombstretcha the Magnificent", just for his name.

[Adamy]

Why I love Li'l Wayne:


"It's a drought ain't it?" How the fuck would I know?/
I been gettin' my Cher in like Sonny Bono/
I ran the streets, go check my bio/
I started high with two O's just like Ohio/
I'm fuckin' nuts, cashews/
But I'm so DC like phat shoes/
I skate away, like "Later dudes!"/
Never get caught baby I'm mashed potato smooth/
And just when it stopped - I made it move/
Respect me nigga I'm a dawg, no Asian food

And he drops that on a throwaway song on a throwaway album, too.

[Hack]

Uh, I like the Ohio line, but that's about it.

Been listening to Edan's Beauty and the Beat a lot myself. :yes: That's really the only hip-hop I'm giving much time to lately other than a few spins of The Grind Date last week ... too many new Lee Perry albums to digest.

[Stringer Bell]

That Lil Wayne verse is really fun, but corny as all hellllll, and I don't understand how the "so DC" pertains to him...

And I actually thought some of Wayne's best stuff yet was on the Like Father, Like Son album. It's not as introspective as some of The Dedication, but it's what made me realize he wasn't totally shit.

[spanish announce table]

Might go psycho, liposuction/
Knife polk white folk, I know nothing/

White people and mothers are getting the crap beat out of them on the Sean P album. 'King King' & 'Stop' are awesome.

[Flow (Ice Cold) 3000]

Might go psycho, liposuction :blah:

That's awful.

Good use of assonance with poke/folk.

Maybe it's just me.

[Stringer Bell]

You need to listen to the music. You repped me about the lines I posted too. You gotta understand, Sean P isn't trying to "wow" you with complex and amazing rhymes. He's just a raw and rugger motherfucker who has a lot of clever, funny lines. I can see why he wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, but give him a shot at least. He's entertaining as hell, that's for sure.

[Adamy]

Uh, I like the Ohio line, but that's about it.

No asian food? Gettin' my Cher (share) in?

C'monnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Adamy]

That Lil Wayne verse is really fun, but corny as all hellllll, and I don't understand how the "so DC" pertains to him...

DC is the murda capital. (Or maybe he meant the comic book company, like he's Superman or something.)


And I actually thought some of Wayne's best stuff yet was on the Like Father, Like Son album. It's not as introspective as some of The Dedication, but it's what made me realize he wasn't totally shit.

Yeah, I guess it's kinda corny. But what I like about Wayne is that you can tell that the guy loves rhyming. There's this sense I get whenever I listen to him that he's really, really happy just to be rapping; that attitude, the way he uses his weird I'm-tired-and-blazed sounding voice, and the way he fits words together just make me love him.

[Stringer Bell]

No doubt. I like him on "You Ain't Know" and "Get That Money", myself. Self-indulgence at its finest.

[Matthew]

I was thinkin on gettin Hip Hop is Dead and possibly KING. I am just fell out of the loop a long time ago. I see a lot of you reppin J Dilla. I was thinking about checking that out. I am just so unsure on what I think I will enjoy or not. All I have listened to lately is the Pete Rock Remix Black Album, You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We Are Having by Atmosphere, and Kingdom Come (still).

I hate being dumb.

[MervKlitschko]

DC is the murda capital. (Or maybe he meant the comic book company, like he's Superman or something.)




The DC he is referring to is the skate shoe company

[Matthew]

That was the second part of the line. He was referring to a different DC in the first half. At least that is what I get from it.

[MervKlitschko]

Oh well, check this out.

Someone suggested the comic book company DC, as in he is superman.

Well there is another DC...and his name is DEAN CAIN, otherwise known as the TV Superman.

Coincidence? I think not!!

[Stringer Bell]

You would like Dilla, Matthew. I'd be happy to recommend or send you some good stuff..

As for the Wayne line, no matter how you cut it, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense. It's a guy from New Orleans saying "I'm so DC" without any real explanation. Of course, sometimes the best lines are the ones open to interpretation, but this isn't really one of those.


Here's 50 throwing some darts at Cam'ron. It's not the most amazing diss song, but it's pretty fucking hard. Personally, I'll be rooting for 50 in this one..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TamzAWZhtVU

[Raw Is Jonathan]

Went onto allhiphop.com and went through their tribute to J Dilla, got me listening to Donuts again.

:heart: J Dilla

[Matthew]

I was hoping you knew what liked, SB. I am not into hip hop like I once was, that is for sure. So I was hoping that someone new in my listening rotation would change that.

[Stringer Bell]

Matthew...

Since you like Pete Rock.... Pete Rock & CL Smooth's The Main Ingredient and Mecca and the Soul Brother are essentials in my book. It might be a little dated for you, but I think you'll dig it if you like Pete's production. He's up there with RZA and DJ Premier to me.

Any Gangstarr stuff. Most notably Moment of Truth. Definitely get that album. Production is handled entirely by DJ Premier, and it's probably their most accessible and definitely one of their best albums.

You might like Little Brother's stuff. The Listening is a good place to start.

J Dilla of course. Donuts is all instrumental stuff, but still a good starting place. Go for The Shining and Welcome to Detroit after that, all the while picking up on the countless remixes and tracks he did for other artists.

Saigon is really dope, he's one of the few NY mixtape guys I really like. Most people know I think Papoose is overrated as hell, but Saigon delivers. His flow is insane, he's witty, and he covers subjects that most rappers don't really get into. Just Blaze is handling the majority of his debut LP, so we know that's going to be crazy. For now, Warning Shots and the new Return of the Yardfather mixtapes are good picks.

Oh yeah, anything from Wu-Tang is probably going to be quality, especially earlier stuff. 36 Chambers, Wu Tang Forever, Liquid Swords, Ironman, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Supreme Clientele, Tical, Return to the 36 Chambers... all ESSENTIAL as fuck.

And if you can't find any of this stuff, or want more ideas, just IM me...

[Matthew]

I have 36 Chambers.

I also dislike Papoose. I don't rate him, because I haven't heard a whole lot from him. But he just seems like a generic NYC rapper.

I shall start my downloads now.

[Matthew]

At the moment I got a big Pete Rock & C. L. Smooth torrent. I am also downloading Donuts, Moment in Truth, Hip Hop is Dead, and Reasonable Doubt.

My iPod so hearts me.

[Raw Is Jonathan]

Donuts is enough for any man. I love that album so much... even so that the tracks I dislike, cannot detract from my overall :heart: if that makes any sense whatsoever...

[Stringer Bell]

:yes: All great picks. I especially think you'll dig Moment of Truth.

[Matthew]

So, looking for more torrents, I came across this one labelled, "100 best rap songs of the 90's"

Here it is (spoilerized for size)
001 - Nas - The World Is Yours (1994).mp3
002 - Common - I Used To Love H.E.R. (1994).mp3
003 - Mobb Deep - Shook Ones II (1995).mp3
004 - The Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy (1994).mp3
005 - Public Enemy - Welcome To The Terrordome (1990).mp3
006 - Nas - It Ain't Hard To Tell (1994).mp3
007 - Wu Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. (1993).mp3
008 - Scarface - I Seen A Man Die (1994).mp3
009 - Luniz - I Got 5 On It (1995).mp3
010 - Pharcyde - Passing Me By (1993).mp3
011 - Public Enemy - 911 Is A Joke (1990).mp3
012 - Jay Z - Dead Presidents II (1996).mp3
013 - Naughty By Nature - O.P.P. (1991).mp3
014 - Pete Rock & CL Smooth - They Reminisce Over You (1992).mp3
015 - Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang (1993).mp3
016 - Craig Mack - Flava In Ya Ear (1994).mp3
017 - The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa (1994).mp3
018 - A Tribe Called Quest - Scenario (1991).mp3
019 - Nas - New York State Of Mind (1994).mp3
020 - Jeru The Damaja - Come Clean (1994).mp3
021 - Public Enemy - Can't Truss It (1991).mp3
022 - Raekwon - Guillotine Swordz (1995).mp3
023 - Jay Z - Can't Knock The Hustle (1996).mp3
024 - 2Pac - Brenda's Got A Baby (1991).mp3
025 - Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck (1993).mp3
026 - A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation (1994).mp3
027 - Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Ill Street Blues (1992).mp3
028 - The Notorious B.I.G. - Warning (1994).mp3
029 - Snoop Doggy Dogg - Murder Was The Case (1994).mp3
030 - Nas - Halftime (1994).mp3
031 - Ice Cube - It Was A Good Day (1993).mp3
032 - OutKast - Rosa Parks (1998).mp3
033 - Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man (1991).mp3
034 - 2Pac - Dear Mama (1995).mp3
035 - Bone Thugs N Harmony - Tha Crossroads (1996).mp3
036 - Artifacts - Wrong Side Of Da Tracks (1994).mp3
037 - Eric B. & Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (1992).mp3
038 - The Fugees - Killing Me Softly (1996).mp3
039 - Public Enemy - Give It Up (1994).mp3
040 - Snoop Doggy Dogg - Gin & Juice (1994).mp3
041 - A Tribe Called Quest - Excursion (1991).mp3
042 - Nas - If I Ruled The World (1996).mp3
043 - The Roots- What They Do (1996).mp3
044 - The Notorious B.I.G. - Things Done Changed (1994).mp3
045 - Naughty By Nature - Hip Hop Hooray (1993).mp3
046 - OutKast - Elevators (1996).mp3
047 - DJ Quik - Tonite (1991).mp3
048 - Dr. Dre - Let Me Ride (1992).mp3
049 - Gang Starr - DWYCK (1994).mp3
050 - Bone Thugs N Harmony - Thuggish Ruggish Bone (1994).mp3
051 - 2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up (1994).mp3
052 - Brand Nubian - Slow Down (1991).mp3
053 - Nas - One Love (1994).mp3
054 - Geto Boys - Mind Playin' Tricks On Me (1991).mp3
055 - OutKast - Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994).mp3
056 - Mos Def - Mathematics (1999).mp3
057 - O.C. - Time's Up (1994).mp3
058 - Queen Latifah - U.N.I.T.Y. (1994).mp3
059 - Digable Planets - Rebirth of Slick (1993).mp3
060 - MC Breed - Ain't No Future In Your Frontin' (1991).mp3
061 - The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize (1997).mp3
062 - Method Man - Release Yo' Delf (1994).mp3
063 - Cypress Hill - Insane In The Brain (1993).mp3
064 - Nas - Street Dreams (1996).mp3
065 - UGK - Pocket Full Of Stones (1992).mp3
066 - 2Pac - Changes (1998).mp3
067 - Ice Cube - Amerikkka's Most Wanted (1990).mp3
068 - Bone Thugs N Harmony - 1st of tha Month (1995).mp3
069 - Too $hort - The Ghetto (1990).mp3
070 - Wu Tang Clan - Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta Fuck Wit (1993).mp3
071 - Method Man & Mary J. Blige - You're All I Need To Get By (1995).mp3
072 - The Notorious B.I.G. - One More Chance (1995).mp3
073 - OutKast - Ain't No Thang (1994).mp3
074 - Goodie Mob - Soul Food (1995).mp3
075 - Junior M.A.F.I.A. - Player's Anthem (1995).mp3
076 - Snoop Doggy Dogg - What's My Name (1994).mp3
077 - Warren G - Regulate (1994).mp3
078 - The Fugees - Fu Geela (1996).mp3
079 - Da Brat - Funkdafied (1994).mp3
080 - Skee Lo - I Wish (1995).mp3
081 - LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out (1991).mp3
082 - Mobb Deep - Hell on Earth (1996).mp3
083 - Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise (1995).mp3
084 - Dr. Dre - Fuck Wit Dre Day (1993).mp3
085 - Lauryn Hill - Everything Is Everything (1998).mp3
086 - Naughty By Nature - Craziest (1995).mp3
087 - Busta Rhymes - Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See (1997).mp3
088 - Big Pun - Still Not A Player (1998).mp3
089 - Digital Underground - The Humpty Dance (1990).mp3
090 - Ice Cube - Natural Born Killaz (1994).mp3
091 - Lord Tariq & Peter Guns - Deja Vu (1998).mp3
092 - UGK - One Day (1996).mp3
093 - The Fugees - Ready or Not (1996).mp3
094 - Goodie Mob - Cell Therapy (1995).mp3
095 - DMX - Get At Me Dog (1998).mp3
096 - Busta Rhymes - Woo Ha! Got You All In Check (1996).mp3
097 - Method Man & Redman - Da Rockwilder (1999).mp3
098 - Naughty By Nature - Feel Me Flow (1995).mp3
099 - Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says (1999).mp3
100 - YoungBloodz - 85 (1999).mp3

Opinions? Should I get this even?

[Stringer Bell]

Yeah, there's plenty of classic stuff in there. The good certainly outweighs the bad... and really, there isn't much bad anyway.

[KeyloBrown]

I would definitely download that...that list is pretty dope, except it's missing GZA's Liquid Swords. Best song on one of the best rap albums ever.

[Stringer Bell]

Damn, after looking through that list, I'm really hard pressed to find anything bad. It's fucking great. Da Brat and Youngbloodz are the only low points, but even Brat has her place. I don't recall the Youngbloodz song, though.

[Sparky]

I'm trying to find online video of Ludacris' Grammy speech. Any help?

[Stringer Bell]

If he had any self-respect and respect for rap music, he'd say "Wow, I really don't deserve this award for my mediocre album that I honestly only put out in order to fill out my stay at the label".

New HEAT... Kanye West, Nas, Rakim, and KRS-One all over a DJ Premier beat, celebrating the anniversary of Air Force Ones. Fuck Nelly's rubbish, this is real hip-hop at its finest. It's as good as it sounds :drool:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/classic_rmx-mp3.html

Also, go check out www.sumish.com/forums if you'd like to talk with some other cool hip-hop heads. It's off to a nice start, so go sign up and see what you think..

[spanish announce table]

http://www.megaupload.com/nl/?d=VL95A14I

Hell Razah - Renaissance Child

[TRO]

Thanks for that track, SB. :beer:

Some more PB Wolf, for a limited time: http://www.stonesthrow.com/pbwolf/valentinesday.html

[Stringer Bell]

El-P leaked.. haven't had a chance to listen to it much, but enjoy :heart:

http://rs20.rapidshare.com/files/16337839/el-p_-_i_ll_sleep_when_you_re_dead__2007__def-jux.blogspot.com.rar

[QuietStorm]

Ah crap. I so would have had the time to listen to this before I came to work if I bothered to check this thread, but now I am manning the newsroom so it must wait. Hopefully it is a killer album.

[Fro]

So apparently Jurassic 5 is about ready to call it quits as a group. This is really too bad because their three major label releases were all dope as hell. Feedback, as I've stated before, was one of my favorite albums of last year. Their old school style and creative wordplay was pretty unique in today's hip hop scene. Much love to J5.

http://starbulletin.com/2002/02/08/features/artm.jpg

[Stringer Bell]

Yeah, sucks to see them go. I was never as big of a fan as some people, but they always made quality (no pun intended) music. "The Influence" was always a really fun song, and I did dig some of the new album.

[Hack]

:boink: I'm seeing Public Enemy with X-Clan in March. :boink:

Anyone else catching that tour?

[spanish announce table]

http://rapidshare.com/files/16698617/Wisemen07.rar

Wisemen (Bronze Nazareth, Phillie, Kevlaar 7, Salute) - Wisemen Approaching

Another dope release from Think Differently. If you liked The Great Migration, you'll dig this. Guest spots from GZA, Killah Priest, Prodigal Sunn, Vast Aire & Planet Asia.

[Stringer Bell]

Hopin' that Kool G Rap is just makin' rhymes
But I'm leavin' bitches vaginas with more stitches than Frankenstein

[Raw Is Jonathan]

New HEAT... Kanye West, Nas, Rakim, and KRS-One all over a DJ Premier beat, celebrating the anniversary of Air Force Ones. Fuck Nelly's rubbish, this is real hip-hop at its finest. It's as good as it sounds :drool:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/classic_rmx-mp3.html


Nice one :yes:

[Morrison]

:boink: I'm seeing Public Enemy with X-Clan in March. :boink:

Anyone else catching that tour?

Unfortunately the closest they're coming to me is New York, and I'm not willing to make the trek up there to see them.

[QuietStorm]

A snappy new Last Emperor track off the Snowgoons album....

http://www.sendspace.com/file/q4dfr5

[Stringer Bell]

Gotta love free music on the internet, especially when it's provided by the artist. I'm a little late on this, but head on over to http://www.hallofjustus.com/ for a REALLY dope Little Brother mixtape, all new shit.

[spanish announce table]

A snappy new Last Emperor track off the Snowgoons album....

http://www.sendspace.com/file/q4dfr5

Is the Snowgoons album any good? The tracklist looks awesome, but I havent got around to hearing it yet.

I'm REALLY digging the new Razah & Wisemen albums. Ras Kass absolutely kills his verse on "Musical Murdah".

[QuietStorm]

It's pretty decent, with a few killer cuts. Definitely listenable.

[QuietStorm]

www.sun-zoo.com (http://www.sun-zoo.com)

I kinda like this dude. Both of his albums are available on his website.

[Stringer Bell]

QS - what'd you think of the El-P?


Free Murda album, or mixtape, whatever..

http://rapidshare.com/files/17224199/freeMurda_Let_Freedom_Reign2007-HHB.rar/

[spanish announce table]

RZA's co-signed some shitty MC's before, but Free Murda has to be the worst. This album's full of synth-bullshit beats and south-style knockoffs. The only standouts are RZA's beat on "This one's for Dirt" and "You Know How It Goes" with Timbo King.

What's up with Jus Allah? On VBD, his rhymes were disgusting, but dope (beat your skull in the shape of a wet bag of laundry). His second verse on the Snowgoons album is just creepy. He's rumored to have an album coming out in December, so hopefully he goes back to his old style.

[Stringer Bell]

Yeah, I like Free Murda.. he's been dope on a lot of stuff I heard. But those beats are HORRIBLE.

[Simon]

The video for Cam'ron's comeback to 50 is fucking funny.

CURTISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[TRO]

www.sun-zoo.com (http://www.sun-zoo.com)

I kinda like this dude. Both of his albums are available on his website.

Sun-Zoo is good stuff, especially "One Sip"... One sip for the girl, one sip for the world / one sip in the hopes that I can make the room swirl / drown my sorrows in a bottle of beer / and wonder what the fuck am I doing here...

In fact I think I uploaded "The Dao of Sun-Zoo" a long time ago, along with some other random tracks. I hope I did, because I've been pimping that website all over the place.

[ShadyKing06]

Any Eminem fans here? He's one of my favorite rappers...

[QuietStorm]

QS - what'd you think of the El-P?
Listened to it about five times through now and it is still sinking in. Loving it.

[QuietStorm]

Sun-Zoo is good stuff, especially "One Sip"... One sip for the girl, one sip for the world / one sip in the hopes that I can make the room swirl / drown my sorrows in a bottle of beer / and wonder what the fuck am I doing here...

In fact I think I uploaded "The Dao of Sun-Zoo" a long time ago, along with some other random tracks. I hope I did, because I've been pimping that website all over the place.
His new album came out just this month.

[QuietStorm]

Any Eminem fans here? He's one of my favorite rappers...
1998 Eminem.

[thetony]

Question here.. is it true that Biggie's 'Who Shot Ya' is directed somewhat to Tupac? And who's the rapper singing in the background?

[Stringer Bell]

Yeah, it's a Pac diss pretty much... the only true Pac diss I believe. There's also his line on "Brooklyn's Finest", I think the first time he mentioned Pac. Then there's the "dump her in the sewer" line... and numerous tracks on Life After Death which are thought to be Pac disses, like "Long Kiss Goodnight".

Puffy is the rapper in the background of "Who Shot Ya"..

[Hack]

That "Brooklyn's Finest" line is awesome.

[Flow (Ice Cold) 3000]

If Faith had twins she'd have two Pacs

get it?

[Fro]

I went to see Clipse perform last night. It was a real good atmosphere: a small, underground venue with an energetic crowd (it was at the Middle East if anyone is familiar with the Boston scene). I was about 10 feet from the stage. Malice and Pusha were definitely impressive... they came with a lot of intensity and projected very well. Ab Liva and Sandman came on to perform a couple verses each. It was a real enjoyable show except that the set was WAY too short, only about 50-55 minutes. Notable songs missing from the set included "When the Last Time," "Ma I Don't Love Her," "Hello New World," and "Trill."

Wish I could provide some pics but I'm currently sans camera.

[Raw Is Jonathan]

If I loved the latest albums from Sol.Illaquists of Sound (loved the dum & bass in 'Mark It Place') & Panecea (Starlite personal fave), what else should I check out?

Anyone else big fan of lie violin strings and piano keys in hip hop? I'm a big fan of an almost classical sound...

Klashnekoff, anyone listened to their latest album? Not a massive fan of the UK scene, but it has been recommended to me, thought I'd run it past you lot first...

[spanish announce table]

P!
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid376530222/bclid483623199/bctid483267978

Check out wutangcorp's main page. Its got new snippets from the Cilvaringz album. This album is sounding amazing so far. Cant wait for April 9th.

[Raw Is Jonathan]

Wow. This thread has become quite inactive recently... normally I can just view without having to resort to boring you lot with posts... SORT IT OUT!

[Fro]

Yea, shit, I haven't gotten much new hip hop lately myself. I've been listening to some old school Boot Camp Clik, Hell Hath No Fury (mostly just because I saw Clipse live the other day), The War Report, and that "Josephine" track by Hi-Tek/Ghostface damn near on repeat (soooo good).

Here's something sort of interesting I found on imdb: RZA was offered Anthony Anderson's role in The Departed, but turned it down because of scheduling conflicts.

[Hack]

The only hip-hop I've been listening to lately is A Piece of Strange, to be honest. I've been kind of going through this period where I've been listening to Sigur Ros pretty nonstop ... the few times I haven't been listening to Von or ( ) lately, I've had A Piece of Strange on fucking loud. Love that CD. It and that Clipse album will be what I'll remember 2006 for more than anything else.

[QuietStorm]

SF album leaked yesterday, here is a track off it...

Sage Francis - Hoofprints in the Sand (http://www.sendspace.com/file/i9vg6l)

[TRO]

Hip-Hop is dead, guys. Didn't you get the memo?

I went to a Mountain Goats show the other night though, which was incredibly awesome. They played "The Boys Are Back in Town" for no apparent reason. I really didn't think they were going to do "No Children", but then BAM last song of the encore, with everyone singing along, it was magic I tells ya.

Really though, I'm not surprised that there isn't a lot of hip-hop to talk about right now. The past six months have seen incredible releases from The Roots, Lupe, Nas, Clipse... Not to mention Jay-Z, Ghostface, Game, J Dilla, Cut Chemist, etc etc... I'm just a little worn out of all the rap lately, 2006 was maybe the best year for rap in a long while, time to take a break...

[Stringer Bell]

2007 sounds like it might be even better (Raekwon, Dr. Dre, Redman, Nas, Saigon, Wu-Tang, Cage, Ghostface, Madvillain 2, Doom/Ghost, and so many more), it's just off to a slow start...

Busdriver is opening for RJD2 later this month, so I'll be hearing him for the first time :$

[Dan The Man]

How can you people say hip-hop has had a slow start to 2007? Have you not seen the video for the "Make It Rain" remix? Farnsworth Bentley, the motorcycle that shoots bills out its exhaust (which I believe makes it the first ecologically and economically friendly vehicle in the world), the Cash Money bluescreened background, absolutely everything about the R Kelly verse, Joe and Rick Ross in those suits, fucking Scott Storch... truly a pinnacle in entertainment history.

And yes, while that was mostly sarcastic, I will admit to looking forward to the actual release of that Wayne/Juelz collabo. I said it.

[Stringer Bell]

Nah, I haven't seen it, but it sounds amazing :D

Speaking of Storch, anyone who hasn't heard this yet needs to...

http://www.zshare.net/audio/scott-storch-hogan-prank-call-mp3.html

[.invurzion.]

Yo ... Storch is trying so hard to be gangsta that it's not even funny.

"First of all homey, you can get fucked up for doing shit like this. Don't ever call this phone again. I have too much respect for the Hulkster.

You don't know who you are fuckin' wit. You can have a coke and a smile..."

Ridiculous.

[Stringer Bell]

Well, I'd be scared

http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/img/7/7/0/8/10698077-10698080-slarge.jpg

[QuietStorm]

You don't want to get Scott Storch unhappy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeLex4Gmosg

[Dan The Man]

That was like a Bizarro Pimp My Ride... Busta instead of Xzibit, Miami instead of LA, a nice car getting fucked up instead of a shitty car getting... well, they fuck those cars up too, but...

PS: Make It Rain Remix video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCHDBf9dJY8)... it's just five minutes of pure spectacularositiness, culminating with Scott Storch getting all Tuff Jew.

[Stringer Bell]

Busta is coked up out of his mind...

And wow, this remix video is incredible :rofl:

Wayne and TI's verses are pretty damn fun, actually..

[Stringer Bell]

http://videos.onsmash.com/v/JQHdWiBpGhcsjrAi

:rofl:
:rofl:
:rofl:
:rofl:

[.invurzion.]

Assuming that it is responding to this: http://videos.onsmash.com/v/x593CDYWHLXJ39VY ?

[Matthew]

http://videos.onsmash.com/v/JQHdWiBpGhcsjrAi

:rofl:
:rofl:
:rofl:
:rofl:From what I gather... Timbaland shouldn't go to the hood. But Storch has mad street cred. Too bad it appears he has Downs.

[Adamy]

PS: Make It Rain Remix video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCHDBf9dJY8)... it's just five minutes of pure spectacularositiness, culminating with Scott Storch getting all Tuff Jew.

Kells really did with that one. "Don't ask me what my name is/Stupid bitch, I'm famous!"

ahahaha

[spanish announce table]

Domingo's album has leaked. Its pretty good for the most part, but loses a bit of steam in the second half. Stand-out tracks come from Canibus, Immortal Technique, Big Daddy Kane, and Non Phixion.

[QuietStorm]

The Tonedeff track is great.

[Stringer Bell]

Yeah, Tonedeff's track is fun, the whole album is pretty good, but Big Daddy Kane's track is the standout for me.

Devin The Dude's new shit leaked. I'm only a few tracks in, but it sound like the same fun ass Devin we're used to :yes:

http://lix.in/d32973

"From elegant to elephant..

I couldn't wait to go and tell all the niggas I went to school with. How she used to look like "ohhh damn", now she look like "oooooh shit!"

The second half of the album is a lot better than the first half, but it's still another dope album from Devin.

[Flow (Ice Cold) 3000]

"From elegant to elephant..

I couldn't wait to go and tell all the niggas I went to school with. How she used to look like "ohhh damn", now she look like "oooooh shit!"

ahaha that is quality, have to download it now.

[spanish announce table]

Killah Priest - Black August Revisited
http://rapidshare.com/files/21752174/Killah_Priest-Black_August_Revisited-2003-.rar
Some crappy tracks, but some real gems on here.

Prodigy - Return of the Mac
http://www.megaupload.com/fr/?d=J4YL8JGX

[Stringer Bell]

Is that Prodigy the real deal?

[.invurzion.]

Easily the most listenable member of G-Unit:

Young Buck - Buck The World: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J59HP7BV

[Flow (Ice Cold) 3000]

I was looking forward to Buck's solo shit after Beg For Mercy. Most of his verses on there were pretty good and fit the beats. I downloaded Ca$hville and only played it a couple of times, pretty underwhelmed.

Will give this one a bash anyway

[Stringer Bell]

If that's the case, I highly doubt you'll enjoy this one. Not to hate on southern/mainstream rap, but it's just not very good. I actually thought Welcome To Cashville was a pretty decent album, but this new one isn't even close to its level.

[.invurzion.]

I actually liked "Welcome to Ca$hville" a lot. "Bang Bang" was probably one of the best tracks that I heard that entire year. The sample was put to really good use and the album just seemed to flow from beginning to end.

This album, though, was just seems like it was over hyped and under delivered. Even the main single "Get Buck" just seemed corny. The lyrics were too simple and repetative to me. "Ca$hville" as a phrase was really nice back in '05, and "Ten-a-Key" was ok back then as well ... but now it's just over done.

:rant: over...

I also just got that new J. Dilla Ruff Draft, but have had the time to listen to it. If I get the chance, I'll up it.

[Flow (Ice Cold) 3000]

I liked Bang, Bang as well actually. With the rest of it I just got bored very quickly :dunno: A few tracks were good for blaring out of a car stereo, I do most of my listening on a pedestrian tip or at the gym with the old iPod, it doesn't get much love from me.

[Stringer Bell]

If you got bored with Cashville quickly, then seriously, don't expect much from this album. It was pretty fucking boring to me on first listen, I doubt I'll be going back to it at all.

Dilla's Rough Draft is awesome though, especially for a short EP. "Reckless Driving" has been my shit for the last three months. "Better get em... where you at brah? J Dilla hittin corners in the 'Lac brah!"


Some big releases that recently leaked... Redman :D :D :D


REDMAN - RED GONE WILD (http://www.sendspace.com/file/wv5do9)

PRODIGY - RETURN OF THE MAC (RETAIL) (http://link-protector.com/160830/) BONUS TRACKS (http://rapidshare.com/files/22087910/Prodigy-Return_Of_The_Mac-Bonus_Tracks-2007-.rar)

THE DOGG POUND - DOGG CHIT (http://lix.in/6acfc4) BONUS TRACKS (http://lix.in/d6eab3)

[Eddie Colon]

I went into the new Devin expecting to be dissapointed, but holy shit... "Nothing to roll with", "what a job" and especially "Just Because" are awesome.

[Stringer Bell]

Yeah, the Devin is dope. Just a really fun album. Gotta add "Almighty Dollar" (hilarious) and "Don't Wanna Be Alone" to your list. "Lil Girl Gone" and "She Useta Be" are great, too. The whole thing is awesome though. It's not perfect hip-hop music, but definitely 4/5 for me.

This Redman seems like it's hit and miss. It starts off pretty well, "Back Inda Buildin" and "Gimmie One" are crazy, and the single is cool.. but some of the second half seemed to fall in to the Method Man problem of an abundance of synth, club style beats. I'll give it a few more listens though, been waiting for this one.

The production on the Prodigy is amazing. His rhymes truly are hit or miss, missing more often than not.. but it's almost worth it to hear the awesome Alchemist production.

Edit: The more I listen to the Redman, the more I dig it. I don't know if it's because it's the first Red I've heard in years and considerably better than his last album or what, but this shit is dope!

[Flow (Ice Cold) 3000]

What are the names of the best tracks on that Redman? (ed: shit, same with Prodigy and that I guess)

I just know if I download it I'll play it once then delete it when I need space for something else

Gonna give that Devin spin this afternoon

[Hack]

Ruff Draft is pretty fun. They did a great job with the packaging. Haven't touched the disc of instrumentals yet. I'm sure I'll listen to that more than the regular tracks, though.

I don't see how you have time to listen to all this hip-hop, Buck, with all your Lilly Allen listening you do.

[Stringer Bell]

Red's best tracks - Back Inda Buildin, Gimmie One, Walk In Gutta, Wutchoogonnado, Rite Now.... those would be a good start probably

Prodigy - Return of the Mac, Mac 10 Handle, Rotten Apple.. hell the whole album is worth a listen for the beats alone

Hack - shut it :p

[.invurzion.]

OK ... someone care to explain this one to me?




Despite that he seems to lose more and more fans with each release as he goes further "out there," Canibus continues to put out more and more material. He gears up to release his tenth (!!) album this spring with For Whom The Bell Tolls. While he may be making some bad albums over the last few years, the man can still blaze a microphone when it comes down to it.
No stranger to making 100 or 200 bar songs, Canibus will continue his incredible Poet Laureate series this album with the 1000 bar Poet Laureate Inifinity. 1000 bars?!? I know right, but it's not quite what you think. 'Bis explained this track to XXL.

"The album is 17 tracks and “Poet Laureate Infinity” is the grand finale on the album. There are 1,000 bars in that track and due to the way it’s layered, it’s an infinite rhyme. When youmix it and spread it throughout five channels, [you have the ability] to mix the track differently every time. Because when you hear the mix, whichever one you hear, you are only listening to one layer at a time. But there are four other layers there. You are only going to be hearing 200 bars per record. But at any moment and every moment, there are 800 bars that you’re not listening to. So I’ve created something that’s never been done before. Every time it’s mixed, you’ll hear a different song."


:wtf:

[Stringer Bell]

I'm missing RJD2, Busdriver, and Antimc tonight. I have the lamest friends ever. I would say 'fuck it' and go alone, but I just don't feel up to it tonight. Shitty.. this is the 2nd year in a row I have missed RJD2 :(

[Hack]

I'm missing RJD2, Busdriver, and Antimc tonight. I have the lamest friends ever. I would say 'fuck it' and go alone, but I just don't feel up to it tonight. Shitty.. this is the 2nd year in a row I have missed RJD2 :(


If it makes you feel any better, about 1/3 of RJD2's set is absolutely fucking awful.

Busdriver was really fun, though, and the other 2/3 of RJ's set helped still make the show solid.

[QuietStorm]

Red Gone Wild is trash.

[QuietStorm]

OK ... someone care to explain this one to me?



:wtf:
Probably gonna be "The C-Quel" on crack.

[TapOut]

The new Timbaland is making its rounds on the net. Verdict? Standard affair. Good beats, but a lot of the raps are uninspired. He's at his best with the hip-hop pop stuff, or the instrumentals. 2 Man Show with Elton John on Piano is probably the standout, but it's the only song that's actually begging for some more vocals. The three tracks with Justin Timberlake, one of which features Nelly Furtado and another Missy Elliott and Dr. Dre are pretty good as well.

A bit of a letdown, but still pretty good if you go into it expecting the norm from Tim.

[Stringer Bell]

It's cool, but I'm not a huge fan of the abundance of R&B vocals and the 3 rock collaborations. It's a fun CD, but mostly just for some of the beats and the catchy tracks... I too was expecting more, especially after the heat he gave Justin and Furtado last year. Anyway, "Way I Are" is my favorite beat by far..

The Dr. Dre verse is really weird.

[Fro]

So I saw The Roots play earlier this month. As always, the show was outstanding and they continued their streak of adding something new to their performance each time I see them play (this was my 4th show). The lights dimmed, but as the audience awaited the band's entrace they began to hear music coming from behind them. Suddenly ?uestlove and the gang emerged from the lobby, all in line and playing a beat with with drum sticks, tambourines and cow bells as they danced their way to the stage. Behind the normal band members came a fantastic brass section, complete with tuba, sax, trombone and trumpet. One of my friends said he saw them play with the bass section before, but this was the first time I ever saw them. They played almost the whole show (which lasted over 2 hours) and had a great round of solos. There was also an impressive second drummer.

They played about half of Game Theory and most of the old hits you'd expect them to. No Malik B showing which was too bad, but Black Thought did his and just about every other guest verse himself. For about 15 minutes they ran through a number of popular beats, ranging from hip hop classics to current radio hits (they played "This is Why I'm Hot" and the crowd went nuts). When they did "Paid in Full" Black Thought rapped the first verse. Later, they did something similar only with classic R&B songs.

Guitarist Kirk Douglas had his typical 20 minutes or so alone with the ?uest, which is always enjoyable. Also, ?uest's solo was OFF THE HOOK, as good or better than any I can remember him doing before.

So overall it was a fantastic show and lived up to everything I've come to expect from The Roots. :yes:

[Stringer Bell]

That sounds awesome.. I've only seen The Roots once :(

Common and Lupe are coming here on April 11th, planning to go to that one..

[The Champagne]

The new Timbaland is making its rounds on the net. Verdict? Standard affair. Good beats, but a lot of the raps are uninspired. He's at his best with the hip-hop pop stuff, or the instrumentals. 2 Man Show with Elton John on Piano is probably the standout, but it's the only song that's actually begging for some more vocals. The three tracks with Justin Timberlake, one of which features Nelly Furtado and another Missy Elliott and Dr. Dre are pretty good as well.

A bit of a letdown, but still pretty good if you go into it expecting the norm from Tim.

Yeah, it was a little too-pop-ish for me. i miss the old r&b timbo, the beats had more quality to me.

[Stringer Bell]

The more I listen to the Timbo, the more some tracks jump out. "Way I Are" and "Miscommunication" are both MONSTERS of pop songs, I can see them both blowing up. "Fantasy" and "Scream" are decent, too. I think Tim's certainly found his niche with this album, and it's the pop with hints of hip-hop that he's been perfecting for the past couple of years. I still think the rock songs feel really out of place and bring down the album, but I'm actually warming up to a lot of the female vocals. Keri Hilson sounds outstanding.

"Come & Get Me" is surprisingly one of the strongest tracks... also one of the only straight up hip-hop tracks.

And for fuck's sake, Fall Out Boy are absolutely horrible.

[.invurzion.]

So I saw The Roots play earlier this month. As always, the show was outstanding and they continued their streak of adding something new to their performance each time I see them play (this was my 4th show). The lights dimmed, but as the audience awaited the band's entrace they began to hear music coming from behind them. Suddenly ?uestlove and the gang emerged from the lobby, all in line and playing a beat with with drum sticks, tambourines and cow bells as they danced their way to the stage. Behind the normal band members came a fantastic brass section, complete with tuba, sax, trombone and trumpet. One of my friends said he saw them play with the bass section before, but this was the first time I ever saw them. They played almost the whole show (which lasted over 2 hours) and had a great round of solos. There was also an impressive second drummer.

They played about half of Game Theory and most of the old hits you'd expect them to. No Malik B showing which was too bad, but Black Thought did his and just about every other guest verse himself. For about 15 minutes they ran through a number of popular beats, ranging from hip hop classics to current radio hits (they played "This is Why I'm Hot" and the crowd went nuts). When they did "Paid in Full" Black Thought rapped the first verse. Later, they did something similar only with classic R&B songs.

Guitarist Kirk Douglas had his typical 20 minutes or so alone with the ?uest, which is always enjoyable. Also, ?uest's solo was OFF THE HOOK, as good or better than any I can remember him doing before.

So overall it was a fantastic show and lived up to everything I've come to expect from The Roots. :yes:


I really want to see The Roots now that I've read this. I've always heard good things about their live performances, but this just takes the cake for me.

And Buck, are they coming to the 'Ville or somewhere close? I may try to scoop some tickets if it's closer to Norfolk.

[Stringer Bell]

Common/Lupe are coming to Charlottesville, but Nas is coming to the Norva sometime early/mid-April, so you should look into that bro..

[.invurzion.]

Looking into it right now... 'preciate it.

[Fro]

I really want to see The Roots now that I've read this. I've always heard good things about their live performances, but this just takes the cake for me.

I'm glad I could encourage someone else to see them, because in my opinion The Roots are BY FAR the best hip hop act to see live.

[Stringer Bell]

I won't argue with that

[Fro]

Anyone get the new Consequence album?

[.invurzion.]

I KNEW I was forgetting to tell this thread something. I have it at the crib. When I get home I'll up it and pm it to anyone who wants it.

Just let me know.

[QuietStorm]

He'll give you a refund if you don't like the album. I'd actually like to try that to see if I get my money back.

[Fro]

After a couple listens, Don't Quit Your Day Job! is dope as hell. Great beats and very impressive lyricism from Consequence (even though his flows all kinda sound the same). Standout tracks:

Don’t Forget Em – DOPE Kanye beat that, though clearly glowing with his style, is pretty unique from anything he’s done before.

Uptown – Consequence rips the shit out of this club banger that should definitely be a single if it isn’t already.

Night Night – Hard hitting beat with crazy synth, and Con drops some of his best rhymes:

Now let me drop the science like Tom Cruise
on why I keep the iron every time you see Con’s crews
cause I know niggas out here probably thinking I’m all snooze
and if you thinking that, then you niggas are all fools

Very, very nice.

Uncle Rahiem – Gritty battle track with Con going into fight mode, and I love the chorus: I told that motherfucker grip up, grip up, nigga grip up, grip up, and I’ll be waitin right here when you slip up

Grammy Family – Another fresh Kanye track, and though the beat isn’t as inspired as the first it’s still very good with Kan and Con both bringing their best.

Who Knew My Luck Would Change - Heartfelt, soulful anthem of rags to riches to close the album.

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly is also on here, but that track's been out for years. But it is tight as hell so I don't mind putting it on for those who haven't heard it.

This album is solid up and down, and I think it will hold up against the upcoming major releases and be considered one of the best of 2007. Kanye is definitely helping some great artists get into the limelight with John Legend, Lupe and now Consequence. :yes:

To be honest, I like this album a good deal more than Food & Liquor. :cool:

[skulldice]

Not much about ROTM huh? I gotta say this is the best rap album I've heard in a good minute or 2.

Stringer bell what's the better album IYO, Red's or Prodigy's??

[Fro]

ROTM?

[Stringer Bell]

Prodigy's Return of the Mac mixtape. It's definitely good, I just have a hard time listening to Prodigy for extended periods nowadays. I find myself listening to a few tracks and then cutting it off :dunno: Beats are pretty smooth, though.

I like the Redman more, but that's just me. Red could've done without some of the filler himself.

The Consequence album is cool, but I had higher expectations. Doesn't touch the Lupe album in my opinion.

[skulldice]

Yeah I agree there is some filler, I didn't even realize it was a mix tape. I definitely think the beats make this disc, but that's the type of shit that gets replay from me.

Rotten Apple... Love shit like this.

I also love how "Stuck On You" goes from love song to gangsta and back again like 5 times, ha ha.

Also 3:05-3:30 on "Bang On Em" is some TIGHT production right there..

[Stringer Bell]

Yeah, Alchemist flips a lot of tight shit like that. Seems like on a lot of songs towards the end, he flips a couple samples together at once. I don't know if he's just playing the song he originally sampled (like will.i.am did on "Can't Forget About You") or what, but it's dope and makes for some cool moments.

[.invurzion.]

I've heard nothing but good reviews on this and the tracklisting just seems dope as hell. I copped it last night, but never got the time to listen to it because I have kids and they demand chocolate. Anybody heard this that can tell me any good things?

http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000MM1EOM.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_V42098842_.jpg

Here is the track listing...

1. INTRO FEAT. GINO THE GINNY
2. BED STUY REPRESENT - FEAT. BIG DADDY KANE
3. EXACTLY - FEAT. JOELL ORTIZ
4. MAJOR GAME - FEAT. GURU
5. ALL CLAP - FEAT. CANIBUS
6. COLD WORLD - FEAT. TERMANOLOGY
7. STREET HUSTLE - FEAT. IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
8. BOOTLEG INTERLUDE
9. NEXT DOSE - FEAT. RUGGED INTELLECT & RAS KASS
10. GET LIVE - FEAT. THE BEATNUTS
11. 100 ROUNDZ - FEAT. KOOL G RAP
12. NEXT TO DIE - FEAT. DEACON THE VILLAIN
13. 2 STEP - FEAT. BORN UNIQUE
14. CAUGHT BETWEEN WORLDS (REMIX) - FEAT. NON PHIXION
15. WHAT'S THAT - FEAT. PRECISE
16. EASY NOW - FEAT. TONEDEFF
17. F*CK YOU MEAN - FEAT. PACKFM, SLUG, BROTHER ALI

I'll make sure I up this one too...

[Stringer Bell]

I like it a lot. The production is a bit repetitive (expect A LOT of horns), but it's damn good production nonetheless. The Big Daddy Kane track is my favorite, but there's a lot of standout tracks.

[TRO]

Speaking of Alchemist, that Evidence album that came out recently is really dope. Just a bunch of bangers, and the track with Slug really stands out. Much better than 20/20, frankly.

[Flow (Ice Cold) 3000]

Jigga what?
Jigga who?
He a fucking jiggaboo

blahahahaha sorry probably about six months late, I usually can't stand Cam'ron but enjoyed that

[Simon]

I've heard nothing but good reviews on this and the tracklisting just seems dope as hell. I copped it last night, but never got the time to listen to it because I have kids and they demand chocolate. Anybody heard this that can tell me any good things?

http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000MM1EOM.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_V42098842_.jpg

Here is the track listing...

1. INTRO FEAT. GINO THE GINNY
2. BED STUY REPRESENT - FEAT. BIG DADDY KANE
3. EXACTLY - FEAT. JOELL ORTIZ
4. MAJOR GAME - FEAT. GURU
5. ALL CLAP - FEAT. CANIBUS
6. COLD WORLD - FEAT. TERMANOLOGY
7. STREET HUSTLE - FEAT. IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
8. BOOTLEG INTERLUDE
9. NEXT DOSE - FEAT. RUGGED INTELLECT & RAS KASS
10. GET LIVE - FEAT. THE BEATNUTS
11. 100 ROUNDZ - FEAT. KOOL G RAP
12. NEXT TO DIE - FEAT. DEACON THE VILLAIN
13. 2 STEP - FEAT. BORN UNIQUE
14. CAUGHT BETWEEN WORLDS (REMIX) - FEAT. NON PHIXION
15. WHAT'S THAT - FEAT. PRECISE
16. EASY NOW - FEAT. TONEDEFF
17. F*CK YOU MEAN - FEAT. PACKFM, SLUG, BROTHER ALI

I'll make sure I up this one too...
Is this the same Domingo that did the hook for Live At Jimmys by Angie Martinez and Terror Squad back in the day? That was a fucking TUNE, there should be more merengue in hip-hop.

[Stringer Bell]

Speaking of Alchemist, that Evidence album that came out recently is really dope. Just a bunch of bangers, and the track with Slug really stands out. Much better than 20/20, frankly.

Definitely. Very quality album. I think I like his stuff on the Ev more than the Prodigy.

[.invurzion.]

Is this the same Domingo that did the hook for Live At Jimmys by Angie Martinez and Terror Squad back in the day? That was a fucking TUNE, there should be more merengue in hip-hop.


This would be the very same one.

Honestly, if you are looking for some more merengue/spanish hip hop type stuff, I would definitely give "El Mariel" by Pitbull a listen. I had it in my truck today and it was just banger after banger for me. I skip about 4-5 tracks, but it's a 20 track album, you can't ask for much more. All types of drums, bongos, tamborines and the like.

Give it a listen, you won't be disappointed. :yes:

[Flow (Ice Cold) 3000]

Is that the bloke that did that licky licky Mr Bojangles song?? Not my jam personally, but I can see why it'd bump in your truck. I'd recommend DJ El Nino's Remix (2004) of Big Pun - 100% - hell the original to that was wicked as well

Tony Sunshine please canten el coro

[Simon]

Tony Sunshine was the business when he was just providing hooks, but he can't rap for shit and he seems to think he's a badman nowadays. Silly little bastard.

[.invurzion.]

Is that the bloke that did that licky licky Mr Bojangles song?? Not my jam personally, but I can see why it'd bump in your truck. I'd recommend DJ El Nino's Remix (2004) of Big Pun - 100% - hell the original to that was wicked as well

Tony Sunshine please canten el coro




I actually still have that Big Pun album with "100%" on it. The beat is bananas ... and I just loved Pun as an artist. Great choice. Another favorite off that album for me is "My Dick." Just take a listen if you haven't. Fun record.

Pitbull is some hellafied Reggaeton/Cubano hip hop. He has major production from Lil' Jon, so just think spanish lyrics with crunk beats throughout.

And yes, Bojangles was his jam. But he also has "Ay Chico," "Jealouso," "Jungle Fever" (which Wyclef did his thing on...) " and "Que Tu Sabes D'Eso."

Yes, they all have spanish titles, save one, but the lyrical content isn't really the subject here. The songs rattle the truck and that is really the reason I have the CD. Some true club hits on this album, albeit that they are mainly latin."

[TapOut]

That Cilvaringz album is pretty fucking awesome. It sounds like he had a lot of Wu production to it, not just the name attached. It's really, really good, sounds like it was ripped straight out of the mid-90's. I already have it, but I want to check out the DVD that comes with it, so I'm buying it when it's officially out.

[spanish announce table]

Definitely digging the new Ringz too. Favorite tracks are Weeping Tiger & In the name of Allah.

Who's going to see Nas on tour this month? He has a Toronto show on the 17th or 18th, but thats smack in the middle of exams.

[QuietStorm]

As good of a studio rapper as Nas is, I'm going to assume his show sucks. I don't want to hear eight of his boys finishing every line.

[Stringer Bell]

No Nas for me, unfortunately. He's coming to Norfolk, but I'm not gonna be able to make that. invurzion was talking about going I think...

Common and Lupe Fiasco are coming to my town next Wedensday, in a brand new arena I've yet to see a show in.. should be fun. Slick Rick's coming the next night to a little club... :cool:

[.invurzion.]

Yeah ... was thinking about it, but can't. The wifey isn't into Nas at all (or most hip-hop for that matter) and she doesn't take kindly to me going to VA by my lonesome ... and having to stay overnight. She's got this jealousy complex.

...and it doesn't help that I'm a sexy bastard. :naughty:

[Raw Is Jonathan]

What's everyone picked up lately?

Haven't copped much apart from Ruff Draft, I just :heart: Dilla.

Thinking of getting Devin The Dude... but am hoping some of you have unearthed some good quality Underground material????

[JIJ]

I'm waiting for Devin's album to arrive. Ordered it the other day off the HMV website along with Shock Value.

Only heard one track off Waiting To Inhale so far but it's fucking amazing. What A Job feat. Andre 3000 and Snoop, check it out on his MySpace.

Downloaded a few of his older tunes and there's not a bad one in there so I'm looking forward to getting it in.

[Raw Is Jonathan]

Just listening to the Ruff Draft Instrumentals, for me, you just don't beat J Dilla.

[Hack]

If anybody ever wants to check out some great hip-hop writing, Jeff Chang's Can't Stop Won't Stop: The History of the Hip Hop Generation is a great read. I just finished it last night.

To be honest, it might be the best music book I've read. Period.

It starts out by covering the early history of New York City and the creation of that area's early gangs. I think it wasn't until page 200 that guys like Grandmaster Flash entered the picture. In other words, dude did his homework.

Anyway, here's some better info. I can't recommend this book enough.

http://www.amazon.com/Cant-Stop-Wont-History-Generation/dp/031230143X/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product/002-8859238-1261646

[QuietStorm]

www.poetlaureateinfinity.com (http://www.poetlaureateinfinity.com)

Five 200 bar verses, all overlapping, all over the same beat. The website is a flash object with a mixing board so you can move around in between the verses. All 5 of the verses are, line for line, impeccable and eye-popping.

I think it's safe to say that nobody has ever done hip hop on this level, but that's just me.

[Stringer Bell]

EDIT: Figured it out.. listening now :D

Wow... this shit really is incredible. So ahead of its time.. I'm in awe, seriously. One of the tracks is immense in itself, but this is downright amazing.

And yeah Hack, that book does indeed look awesome. I've thought about buying it numerous times, but now I might actually have to..

[QuietStorm]

Too early to pick the favorite out of these masterpieces, but three and four both mindfucked me.

[Stringer Bell]

That shit really is awesome. I want mp3's of all 5. Not sure which go better with which beats yet. Both beats together don't sound all that bad, either.

I've been on a smaaaaall mainstream kick lately. I mean, I always listen to the stuff that stands out to me, but it seems like I've been listening to more of it lately. Southern artist posse cut #4234052, DJ Khaled featuring everyone - "We Takin' Over" is a hell of a song. Right when it seems like I hate Akon more than ever, he comes with his catchiest hook yet. Not to mention everyone's verses are decent fun, especially T.I. and Wayne's.. not much new there though.

Also just random other songs. The Consequence single with John Legend is great as well. And umm... I've actually been enjoying "Throw Some D's" :$

Not to mention a handful of songs from the Timbaland album. Fuck, what is happening to me?

[spanish announce table]

http://rapidshare.com/files/25198795/Poet_Laureate_Infinity_-_All_5_Layers.rar

[Stringer Bell]

Thanks :yes::yes:

[Stringer Bell]

So I saw Common and Lupe Fiasco at UVA last night. Really fun show...

Lupe was good, but I honestly thought he was a little boring. Better on CD, judging by the show I saw. Wasn't bad by any means, just not as great as I was hoping. He did all the songs you'd expect. A couple mixtape cuts to start things off, then got into all the album stuff - "He Say, She Say", "The Cool", "Hurt Me Soul", "Sunshine", "I Gotcha", "Kick Push"... no new stuff unfortunately. He lets his singer Gemini do a brief rap, which sounds just like something from Twista, who's also from Chicago. Whatever. Good show from Lupe though, just not amazing.

Common was DOPE though. Definitely recommend catching his live show if you have a chance. He's touring with a band and an AWESOME DJ, whom I wasn't familiar with but really tore the place down during his solo. The drummer's excellent too. Common entertained through the whole set, from break dancing to spitting a rap where he rhymed landmarks of our hometown. He played mostly Be stuff, which was really awesome with the live band. Played 2 or 3 new songs as well which sounded fantastic. Did a short tribute to Dilla with "The Light".. I wanted to hear "So Far To Go", but I can't complain. Honestly wasn't too sure how Common would come off on stage, but it was great. Go see him.

[QuietStorm]

http://www.sendspace.com/file/qxco5g (http://www.sendspace.com/file/qxco5g)

PLI mix, courtesy of Canibus' engineer....

[MervKlitschko]

So the great NECRO is gonna be playing the Sounds of Underground tour this year so just another reason to check it out.

Imagine being able to see Necro AND GWAR on the same night.

[J-Krow]

Yo, wasssup my niggas. Ya'll niggas heard that new Young Buck, dawg? That shit be ridin'. I be blastin' that shit outta my whip when I'm drivin', man. "Get buck, bitch..what me do da damn thang.". That's some real shit, nigga.

[Stringer Bell]

:wave:

[Restiform]

Common was DOPE though. Definitely recommend catching his live show if you have a chance. He's touring with a band and an AWESOME DJ, whom I wasn't familiar with but really tore the place down during his solo. The drummer's excellent too. Common entertained through the whole set, from break dancing to spitting a rap where he rhymed landmarks of our hometown. He played mostly Be stuff, which was really awesome with the live band. Played 2 or 3 new songs as well which sounded fantastic. Did a short tribute to Dilla with "The Light".. I wanted to hear "So Far To Go", but I can't complain. Honestly wasn't too sure how Common would come off on stage, but it was great. Go see him.

String: Friend of mine saw Common a little over a year ago and said the whole show was super ill. Glad to see some more love for his live performances. Even more hyped about his new record now.

J-Krow: Nice effort

[Fro]

When's the new Common album supposed to drop?

[QuietStorm]

July something.

[spanish announce table]

Is Bis's album coming out next month for sure? His two March mixtapes were nowhere to be found.

[QuietStorm]

I have to believe that even though a set day in May is nowhere to be found, he wouldn't have released PLI if the album wasn't close at hand.

I've been listening to Honeycut's The Day I Turned To Glass a lot lately. Badass album.

[Stringer Bell]

The new Royce da 5'9" mixtape is damn good. Better than a lot of his albums, actually. It's called The Bar Exam...

Lil Wayne's The Drought 3 isn't bad either. Wayne's obviously saving his "best" stuff for Carter 3, but this is pretty enjoyable. Even though his subject matter is tired as hell, he somehow makes it ridiculously entertaining.

If anyone wants links for either of those, just let me know..

[QuietStorm]

http://www.zshare.net/audio/canibus-2012-mp3.html

[Adamy]

1) There's a rapper called B.O.B. that I've been diggin lately. His lyrics aren't terrible and he's very pleasant to listen to. I don't think he's particularly well known, but I feel like he could blow up sometime in the next couple years. Hit up the Space: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=42411777

2) What the hell ever happened to Nappy Roots?

[Dan The Man]

They were supposed to be on Imus this week, but I guess that fell through.

[Adamy]

YUK YUK YUK

[Matthew]

Ratatat anyone? I downloaded 'Remixes Vol. 1' awhile ago and I kinda dig it. I also heard some instrumental albums and thought they were pretty chill, but haven't found 'em yet.

[Fro]

Dunno if anyone's seen this already, but here's some info on the upcoming Common album:


Vibe Magazine revealed some details on the new Common LP, Finding Forever LP, due this July 10th on Geffen. The rapper told the magazine that the concept of the LP revolves around former collaborator / roommater, J. Dilla "living on forever in the music", after his Febuary 10th, 2006 death of lupus. The magazine posted the following tentative tracklist, with credits, although this only represents a portion of the record. Prepare to drool....

"The People" (featuring Dwele; prod. by Kanye West)
"Black Maybe" (featuring Bilal; prod. by Kanye West)
"I Want You" (prod. will.i.am)
"Southside" (featuring and prod. by Kanye West)
"Misunderstood" (Nina Simone sample; prod. by Devo Springsteen)
"Drivin Me Wild" (featuring Lily Allen; prod. by Kanye West)
"So Far to Go" (featuring D'Angelo; prod by Jay Dilla)
"Break My Heart" (prod. by Kanye West)
"Start the Show" (prod. by Kanye West)

Vibe also reports that producer Kanye West attempted to chop his beats in the same fashion as J. Dilla, in honor of the legendary producer.

:yes::yes:

[Slim Shady]

:hyper: Can't wait.

My current "favorite" is the Devin the Dude. :heart: What a Job.

[Raw Is Jonathan]

Anyone check out podcasts? Popped my podcast cherry yesterday with the Stonesthrow helpings, :yes: not bad little listens for to and fro work.

[spanish announce table]

Just downloaded The Bar Exam, and it shows just how dope Royce is. Nobody is touching his flow. Street Hop is going to be awesome when it comes out.

[bizgivbiz]

Has Joe Budden's Mood Musik 3 leaked yet? I need it like I need food.

[Dan The Man]

Mm.. food.

[Hack]

Yeah, that album is awesome.

[Mike Skillz]

Just downloaded The Bar Exam, and it shows just how dope Royce is. Nobody is touching his flow. Street Hop is going to be awesome when it comes out.

can you upload it?

[Dan The Man]

http://gabesaidwereintomovements.blogspot.com/

DON'T LET THE ALLCAPS FOOL YOU - THIS IS THE MOST ENTERTAINING SHIT IN A LONG TIME. OPEN LETTERS TO JAY, NOT QUITE SERIOUS BUT NOT QUITE A JOKE, FROM SOME FAIRLY CONNECTED ANONYCRITIC.