Hey gang here’s a little list of rap albums of 2011 I’m loving AND are on my iPod right now. Presented in no particular order. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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One thing I must say I enjoy about the overblown, super glossy rap video era fading is the fact that not only is the playing field more leveled but for rap the medium is forced to use stronger concepts. I liked this one from lyricist Illtone of Port Huron, MI and producer Shade Cobain of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I almost took a pass on this album. The frankly underwhelming “dreams” of “Ghetto Dreams” and the rant at the end of “Sweet” left a sour taste in my mouth. Although the beats had my head nodding, I just couldn’t get with the superficial and banal lyrical display on “Ghetto Dreams”. Common raps “I want […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Christmas songs can get a little played out this time of the year. But, never fear Monka Only has cooked up sixteen holiday themed tracks served up for free. Pass the eggnog, turn this up and drown out those off key carolers. Merry happy Holydaze. Ho ho ho. MOKA ONLY […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Luuupe’s back. But then again he never left. Despite the water downed and frankly disappointing Lasers, Lupe remains one of Hip-Hop’s top lyricists and with Friend Of The People he reaffirms his position. Here we find Mr. Fiasco in top form. Clever wordplay? Check. Interesting, engaging concepts? Check. Smart braggadocio? Check. Political content? Check. It’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
On their eleventh album The Roots prove once again that they are the greatest band in the world. Their latest, Undun, is the cohesive story of Redford Stephens told over 14 songs at around 38 minutes long. However, they pack a lot of emotion and life in this space. Yet, the pace is perfect as […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Listen as DJ Premier pays his respect with a Heavy D mix. R.I.P. to the Overweight Lover. Heavy D Tribute Mix by Dj Premier Blog Radio on Mixcloud Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
In 1990′s Freestyle Fellowship’s classic albums To Whom It May Concern and Innercity Griots exposed the world to Cali’s premiere style technicians. With flows reminiscent of Coltrane and Miles horn magic, their style is at once as earthy and pragmatic as it is metaphysical and transcendent. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
Great title right? What does this instrumental affair have to do with it? Well, these sunny beats put one in a summery frame of mind, cold beer, a grill and shooting the cool breeze with the peeps. It like having a pool party when your crazy uncle shows up, things get a little weird but […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Super-Villain himself talks about music, life and everything in-between. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
