The Hip/Hop Thread

[Hunter]

Sounds incredible mate, I couldn't agree more about being so in awe that it actually becomes a bit of a blur, hence why my post was about 3 days after the event. :lol:

I really just want to go back and see him again now. Quite like you mind, when he opened with the "Intro" from the Dynasty, not many seemed to know it! Someone I know through a friend was there as well but a good distance away in the arena from me, and apparently thought Hov was freestyling. :faceplm:

We had a pretty 'hefty' guy in front of us really going in, dancing like he was on that Wii Fit diet. Great to see mind, not a care in the world and just going wild. Best believe I was throwing up the Roc (about a million times). :nath:

[Papa]

On the topic of albums leaking, does anyone know if The Roots' How I Got Over has leaked yet?

[Mjällharth]

Not sure, but I'll keep an eye out myself.

[Papa]

The Fire's very catchy. Looking forward to hearing the rest of it.

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[HH]

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Look at the Nipsey Hussle video, the resemblance to Snoop is scary.

[Mjällharth]

I've heard something rather vague about Big Daddy Kane working on a new album, to be titled The Last Supper.

[Makavelian]

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[Mjällharth]

How I Got Over sounds quite nice, albeit I haven't listened to it fully yet.

[HH]

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The next big thing.

[Makavelian]

a few new mixes ive done


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[Hunter]

The Dipset Reunion. Salute.

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[Makavelian]

some uk and usa collab
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gagstarr foundation lives on
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DITC
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[Hunter]

http://mediatakeout.s3.amazonaws.com/photo/1277903889drake_plane1.jpg

I guess this means Drake's officially "fly"? ;)

[Makavelian]

check this out funny as fuck:w00t
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this ones pretty funny aswell


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[Hunter]

The first is classic, and the "wtf" faces of everyone within the vicinity is epic.

[Makavelian]

yes cracked me up that
the slow motion part and then that guys laugh





some modern classics that are slept on :(


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[Mjällharth]

I'm propably the only one associated with Estlandic hip-hop, but OkYm's "Kirjad Aguli Seintel" is the 3rd great album of this year, after Distant Relatives and How I Got Over :D

[Vitumbiko]

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[Hunter]

Thought I'd post this unaired interview from Tupac as it's more than certainly worth a watch if you haven't already seen it. If only we had artists with the same amount of passion in today's industry (although Kanye does show a lot of emotion and passion, it's more for music than for people).

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[Makavelian]

Thought I'd post this unaired interview from Tupac as it's more than certainly worth a watch if you haven't already seen it. If only we had artists with the same amount of passion in today's industry (although Kanye does show a lot of emotion and passion, it's more for music than for people).

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yes
i seen that a while ago

:D check the recent comments i was arguing with some wanker on there the other day

[Vitumbiko]

http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/gilbere-forte-87-dreams-front.jpg

Definitely for all who love hip hop..This is dude is undeniably nasty, though some of the tracks might seem blatant Drake rip-offs, but honestly hop on it. Gilbere Forte', a name worth remembering.

Listen, and Download (http://rpmmsc.bandcamp.com/album/87-dreams)

Cookin' up wild things, no Kevin Bacon, neva bowing out to the 'pig', Nigga Asalamalakum - Gilbere Forte'

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[Makavelian]

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Some more new REAL Hip Hop

this of ras kass new album A.D.I.D.A.S

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What a month for hip hop eh

[uA - 1905]

Dudes,

GZA's Liquid Swords is becoming my favorite song rather fast. Could you recommend songs/albums in the similar mould (Bar the album that contains Liquid Swords obv.)? I'm saying mould because I assume you'd know much more than I do about hip-hop, beats, genres and all that. So if you could make some recommendations that would be nice.

Cheers

[Vitumbiko]

http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/wale-more-about-nothing-front-540x540.jpg
http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/wale-more-about-nothing-back-540x540.jpg

I know Mix-tapes are more about street, but certainly this is one worth listening to. Hop on it..

Download (http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=51721512&blogId=537855886)

[Hunter]

Thanks for the heads up 'biko. I've re-linked it so that it goes to Wale's official MySpace blog page which also has a link on to download the mixtape. Just thought it's worth proving that the mixtape is a free giveaway and therefore downloading is acceptable here, and it obviously gives Wale's webpage more hits too which is always nice in these circumstances of freebies.

[Hunter]

Game's new mixtape "Brake Lights" could be considered an album in some respects, there's some really good tracks on here, definitely album worthy. My favourites so far have to be Trading Places, Street Riders, You Are The Blood and Stadium Music. I've only gave the mixtape a quick run through though, but I can wait a few more weeks now for the R.E.D. Album since Brake Lights will keep me well occupied.

http://www.thehoodnerd.com/wp-content/uploads/game-dj-skee-cool-and-dre-brake-lights-mixtape-cover-e1279501383867.png
http://cdn.2dopeboyz.com/m.php/2010/08/20100802-GAME1.jpg

Again, a free mixtape, so enjoy:

http://www.xxlmag.com/downloads/gameskeebrake.zip

[Hunter]

Kanye West's new video for "Power" is now out, and Kanye's creativity really never ceases to amaze me. He's the definition of an "artist".

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[Makavelian]

thanks for the Game link bud



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new mix song that ive done

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[Hunter]

You made that? Because that's a very nice mix, for sure.

I've got a question actually, after recently going through 50's album "The Massacre" again, it's nowhere near as bad as I initially thought, in fact, it's pretty good minus 6 fillers or so out of the 22 songs, but overall the ratio is quite favourable. I'm looking to finally buy the album (I tend to wait until they're cheaper, or buy them if I believe the CD is worth having in my collection). I know 50 Cent released videos for pretty much every song off of The Massacre, the majority were produced on the cheap and are not anything special, but still. My query is that I thought the CD+DVD edition of The Massacre included all of these music videos on the DVD, however I can only seem to find a CD+DVD edition with the DVD side showing 5 videos or so from a live concert in Glasgow. However this link on Amazon states that disc 2 includes 24 tracks, and with no "product reviews" from anyone, I'm not sure if this means they're actually the self-made videos from each of the Massacre's songs, or if it's just an error on Amazon's part.

I'm just seeing if anyone here knows anything about The Massacre being released with all of the songs videos in a special edition? I'm not particularly interested in having 5 videos of 50 Cent performing live in Glasgow to be honest, and think that having the 20 self-produced videos would be better bang for my buck (even though the album is very cheap now anyway).

[Hunter]

People can say what they like about Fat Joe and his recent work, but this song simply can't be slept on. Joe only raps for just under 3 minutes, and talks for a bit, but it's real. He really took it to around the way from back in the day. And with the production laced by DJ Premier, it's incredible. This is the beat Premo made the day Guru passed away, and to be honest, it's as you'd expect, heartfelt and incredible. DJ Premier, old school Fat Joe. *claps*

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[Makavelian]

People can say what they like about Fat Joe and his recent work, but this song simply can't be slept on. Joe only raps for just under 3 minutes, and talks for a bit, but it's real. He really took it to around the way from back in the day. And with the production laced by DJ Premier, it's incredible. This is the beat Premo made the day Guru passed away, and to be honest, it's as you'd expect, heartfelt and incredible. DJ Premier, old school Fat Joe. *claps*

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yes always liked joe just
he been putting to much emphas
on getting mass appeal and putting out shit
he could eat most these new rappers up lyrically


i posted that on the last page btw:D

[Hunter]

I didn't realise you posted it, my bad, just went back and checked. I guess I just overlooked it amongst the videos. I've repped you for it though, real recognise real. :cool:

It's a bit of a shame that Joe didn't deliver a 2nd verse on the beat mind as the production certainly deserved it, but it's still a superb song.

I've heard Kanye's bringing out his new mixtape very soon to lead up to his album. I personally can't wait, Kanye puts everything into his music, and I love him for it. He's one of those rare entertainers in Hip-Hop who doesn't particularly care about coming across as hard or invincible, he's showed his weaknesses to the world, and as a result he seems more real and we can relate to it. Not to mention as a live entertainer, he seems to possess a special something.

[Mjällharth]

I took my time and listened to Darkside, Vol. 1. It is a good album, especially when compared to albums like All or Nothing and J.O.S.E., also it's noteworthy that whilst I usually don't like contemporary rap songs that turn into huge hits as they sound nauseating rather than anything special, but (Ha Ha) Slow Down is catchy, most definitely!

[Hunter]

Nice to hear you gave The Darkside Vol. 1 a chance, it's definitely worth a listen isn't it.

Just came across this as well, and it's brilliant to say the least:

"Just because you obese doesn't make you B.I.G." :lol:

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[Makavelian]

I didn't realise you posted it, my bad, just went back and checked. I guess I just overlooked it amongst the videos. I've repped you for it though, real recognise real. :cool:


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thought id post this seen quite a while ago but came across again the other day
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[Hunter]

It's nice to see some greats going at it together, we need more of that in Hip Hop without a doubt. The only possible downside to that clip is that they aren't really freestyling in the cypher in the modern sense of the word. Sure it wouldn't have been as good, but it would have seemed more 'pure'. I remember Rap City before, obviously 95% of rappers don't freestyle in the booth, and actually just spit pre-writtens. But I remember seeing Game in there with Busta Rhymes and another BWS guy and they were genuinely freestyling. It wasn't amazing of course but it was great to see, you could tell they were loving it. I'll try and find the video, I think I posted it a long time ago (I'll just search YouTube mind).

EDIT: Here it is! No embedding mind:

http://ballinhiphop.blogspot.com/2008/06/busta-rhymes-game-rap-city-freestyle.html

:cool:

[Makavelian]

yes there clearly rhyming
written down lyrics
ya now though originally a freestyle
rap used to meant a pre written rap
in the early days of hip hop
but then changed its meaning too the top of the head rhyming


check these 2pac freestlye videos



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[Hunter]

yes there clearly rhyming
written down lyrics ya now though originally a freestyle
rap used to meant a pre written rap
in the early days of hip hop
but then changed its meaning too the top of the head rhyming

Yeah, I made sure I used "modern" when I was typing to make it a bit clearer. I didn't know that the freestyle word had changed meaning though until I watched the Art of Rhyme documentary a good few months back now. I still think a lot of rappers nowadays though if spitting a freestyle should do it properly, and that can be either way, but a lot actually just perform a 16 bar verse from a mixtape track they've done. Whether you look at the old or new sense of the word freestyle, delivering a verse from a mixtape/album song you've done doesn't fall into either category. :lol:


check these 2pac freestlye videos

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:cool:

Thanks man, just finished the first, will flick the second on in just a minute.

[Makavelian]

a rare Big L track
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[Hunter]

http://www.thelifefiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/jayz_dre.jpg

:huh:

[Mjällharth]

What is this? I don't even...

[futsal4lyfe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdAD-W9d0WU

Song of Black Milk's new album

[Mjällharth]

Only just now starting on Souls of Mischief's 2009 album, Montezuma's Revenge. It seems a decent album, not bad but not the second coming of 93 'til Infinity either.

[Makavelian]

here you go guys heres the Big Pun: The Legacy documentary
i bought it last week and just uploaded it to youtube great documentary
enjoy
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[Hunter]

Thanks man, major rep. I didn't know this was out but I'm sure I'll enjoy watching it. I think I'll watch the first 2-3 parts tonight and finish it tomorrow since I'm off. :smug:

[Makavelian]

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what a grade A C***
enjoy watching from the bench pal

he came strong at the end though x)



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edit - bastards , they got me http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/1255/5/ryan-babel-calls-rio-ferdinand-blue-sq-material-rap-feud
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[Dragonfly]

Who's into Nerdcore?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11374077

[Gun_Runner]

that Ryan Babel shit made me laugh...if it was Messi doing it then fair enough, but Babel has literally 0 credibility as a footballer in the Premiership as he doesnt get a game. Ah that brightened up my day a bit :)

back to hip-hop though, I heard Nas & Damian Marley are coming to Scotland so I cant wait for that, next year sometime though...should be epic I've always wanted to see Nas!

[Mjällharth]

I've been lucky enough to see him twice, once alone and once with Damian. By all assumptions you're in for a treat!

[Gun_Runner]

My mate won a pair of tickets to see P. Diddy & Skepta next Wednesday (I think) in Glasgow at a pretty low key location, the fruitmarket it's called...I'm gonna try and persuade him to take me as I quite like Skepta - Diddy is a bellend

[Makavelian]

One of the nicest mix-mashups ive heard ,its just so damn beautiful:cool:
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[Gun_Runner]

I remember hearing about Papoose a few of years ago and thought he was a real prospect...not heard that much about him in the last 2/3 years though - last I heard he was arrested for trying to smuggle something into jail for Remy Ma

[Gun_Runner]

Need some help guys...got a new pc a while ago and that's me just mainly got all of my old music back, however I'm missing one song and it's killin me, cant find it anywhere!

it's from an album I downloaded around 2007 when Jay-Z - American Gangster was released, it was like an album of remixes (unofficial though)

anyway the song is Jay-Z - American Dreamin' (remix) I cant find it for the life of me though, not even on youtube.

The beat sounds kinda similar to the original but it's more laid back and melodic.


PLEASE HELP

EDIT: Found it! just looking for the dirty version now??
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[HH]

It sounds like 'Cant Knock the Hustle' just with a different tones.

Kanye's Runaway video is so fucked.

[Mjällharth]

I don't understand the point of putting an excerpt from Mozart's Requiem into the intro when he's merely running...might just be me, but that sort of music is reserved for different situations in my opinion. Other than that, looks quite interesting indeed.

Now that a bit of time has passed, it does look fucked :lol:
The piano part at 14 minutes sounds like Echoes by Pink Floyd, at least reminds me of that :huh: I might be wrong though.

[Makavelian]

Need some help guys...got a new pc a while ago and that's me just mainly got all of my old music back, however I'm missing one song and it's killin me, cant find it anywhere!

it's from an album I downloaded around 2007 when Jay-Z - American Gangster was released, it was like an album of remixes (unofficial though)

anyway the song is Jay-Z - American Dreamin' (remix) I cant find it for the life of me though, not even on youtube.

The beat sounds kinda similar to the original but it's more laid back and melodic.


PLEASE HELP

EDIT: Found it! just looking for the dirty version now??
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Some tunes i been playing alot recently,
from the old to the new
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[Gun_Runner]

Cheers mate, me being a retard didn't realize it was called Dreaming Again & I had it on my computer the whole team - yes major retard alert on my part!

not really hip-hop but it's urban/garage and I've been listening to this a LOT lately:

DJ Luck & MC Neat - Little Bit of Luck (Oracles Mix)

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[Makavelian]

I used to love DJ Luck & MC Neat and garage in general
still to this day one of my favorite albums DJ Luck & MC Neat present.....
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guru tribute song i've just come across
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[Keyser Soze]

http://edge-img.datpiff.com/mfcbaee6/J_Cole_Friday_Night_Lights-front-large.jpg

No-one is fucking with this guy at the moment.

*Hova and Kanye being the only exceptions.

[Hunter]

I think he has a Friday Night Lights video too, sure I seen one on World Star - didn't check it mind for some reason, I was probably too tired.

[Hunter]

Just got back, thought I'd post in here.

Was just wondering if anyone knows when Kanye West will be touring for his masterpiece album? I imagine it will be relatively soon but I couldn't find anything.

[alkemy007]

Hey ppl, here is a link to my groups Facebook page. We have some Youtube videos up. Independent Hip-Hop crew called Knights Of Boom. If you enjoy our tracks please click like on our page to keep updated, thanks.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/pages/KOB-Knights-Of-Boom/181598781854276

[Gun_Runner]

Kanye's Album is insane and I can already imagine the amount of props etc he'll have at his world tour shows...with the intro definitely being Dark Fantasy!

His last world tour was crazy, they kept bringing this talking robot space thingy down called 'Jane' and she'd basically introduce some of the songs - but the way it was done was a masterpiece tbh. The introduction for Through The Wire made the place go off!

[Makavelian]

Here's a Cristmas mix tape i did for someone with my favorite xmas tunes.
For just £6.99 you can have it aswell.
:laugh:Just joshing here's the link.

http://rapidshare.com/#!download|204tl2|438586236|A_ Hip_Hop_Christmas.rar|110785


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1- Santa Baby - Run DMC ft Mase. Diddy. .Snoop Dogg. Salt N Pepa. Onyx & Keith Murray
2- I Wish - Tha Dogg Pound
3- Millie Pulled A Pistol On Santa - De La Soul
4- It's The Holidaze - Westside Connection
5- Be Thankful - Nate Dogg
6- Santa's Rap. - The Treacherous Three & Doug E Fresh
7- Ludacrismas - Ludacris
8- Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto. - Snoop Doggy Dogg
9- Christmas in Hollis - Run DMC
10- Ghostface Xmas - Ghostface Killah
11- Christmas Rap - Hood Krizmus
12- Everywhere - (don't know:laugh:it's of some random cd i had)
13- The Grinch That - OneManArmy (aka One Belo)

[Mjällharth]

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Doesn't sound too bad for a new artist.

[Mjällharth]

Really looking forward to Doe or Die II this year, if AZ combines his lyrics (his rhymes are always on point) with the sort of subject matter and production style that suits him, this album could be the bomb! Also interested in how Lasers will pan out.

[Makavelian]

Love this song
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So many great new hip hop songs out.
Can't wait to get the new Krs album.
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[Hunter]

Really looking forward to Doe or Die II this year, if AZ combines his lyrics (his rhymes are always on point) with the sort of subject matter and production style that suits him, this album could be the bomb! Also interested in how Lasers will pan out.

AZ is just so inconsistent that I really don't hold much hope anymore to be honest. We'll see but I won't be 'anticipating' the album so to speak.

Detox is what I'm waiting for, for sure. Not to mention Wiz's "Rolling Papers". I'm still bumping the shit out of Kush & OJ and Mac Miller's K.I.D.S.

[Hunter]

I need a Doctor...

Call me a Doctor...

I need a Doctor...Doctor...

To bring me back to life...............



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Man. What a moment. I feel so happy for Dre right now to be honest.

http://www.misformusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Dr-Dre.jpg

[HH]

Ay can i hit in the mornin'

[Hunter]

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Similar flow to Slim Shady from back in the day, but with a darker vibe and a more fucked up video than I think I've ever seen.

I believe he's been sent to boot camp to try and sort his head out, since he's 16. :lol:

[Makavelian]

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Similar flow to Slim Shady from back in the day, but with a darker vibe and a more fucked up video than I think I've ever seen.

I believe he's been sent to boot camp to try and sort his head out, since he's 16. :lol:

:laugh:Craziness that song.
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This song goes hard.
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Shame we'll never hear this shit on the tv or radio.Instead we get fucking chris brown rapping doing his kanye west impersonation.

[Hunter]

Shame we'll never hear this shit on the tv or radio.Instead we get fucking chris brown rapping doing his kanye west impersonation.

Just as you say something like that, the Wolf Gang go and get themselves on a US TV show and wild out. :laugh:

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[Hunter]

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[Keyser Soze]

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Just got put on to this video, definitely feeling the content.

Barely posted in this thread so thought I'd up a few tracks/vids I'm feeling:

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Probably one of the best music videos ever! Ha, Madness is raw.

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Everyone knows Mac at the minute. Probably one of the hottest up-and-comers coming out at the moment.

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J.Cole's probably my favourite in the game right now. Constantly killing it - this is one my faves from FNL.

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Illmaculate and Onlyone are fucking sick; both tracks from the Police Brutality mixtape (which I've got, definitely worth a look if you aren't familiar) which is a double collab disc.

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Very talented West Coast rapper - Big Wax.

[Phatmann]

Talking of Illmaculate, did you catch The Saurus v Mac Lethal yet? Great to see a battle with a load of flips for a change. It's been a while since I've seen any GT battles that I've actually enjoyed.

[Keyser Soze]

Yeah, thought that was kind of over-rated tbh - but I guess I'm in the minority. I just prefer prepared writtens nowadays. Was impressive freestyling though, no doubt.

[HH]

FNL...Farewell and 2Face are probably my favourite songs on there.

[Phatmann]

Yeah, thought that was kind of over-rated tbh - but I guess I'm in the minority. I just prefer prepared writtens nowadays. Was impressive freestyling though, no doubt.
Agreed but when they have had freestyling battles in recent times they've always been rather weak and boring so it was nice to see one where both battlers had a great flow with punchlines rather than loads of filler.

[Rainey]

Fashawn’s Higher Learning 2 Mixtape Drops Today

It’s time for your ears to soak up some knowledge. XXLMag.com, in association with hotnewhiphop.com is proud to present Fashawn’s new mixtape, Higher Learning 2. [Download Now] (http://www.xxlmag.com/uploads/mixtapes/2011.2-Fashawn-higher_learning.zip)

The disc, hosted by DJ Ill Will and DJ Rockstar, features 22 tracks with appearances by GLC, Tony Williams of G.O.O.D. Music, Gilbere Forte’ and fellow XXL Freshman alum J. Cole, who spits on two tracks and contributed three beats for the project. Asked how he linked up with the Roc Nation signee, Fash told XXL: “I met J. Cole in New York about a year ago, maybe a month prior to [the XXL Freshman shoot]. I was working with The Roots, we were rocking up in NYC, and we went straight to the studio with J. Cole. We just vibed man…I’m just a cool cat and I like to vibe with people and if that goes well then let’s get to the music. Fash begins his Higher Learning Tour today with Evidence and Curt@!n$. Kicking off in Santa Barbara, CA, the trek will continue to make 17 more stops throughout the West Coast.

Source - http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2011/02/fashawns-higher-learning-2-mixtape-drops-today-download-now/

http://www.xxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/fashawn-HL2front.jpg

[Hunter]

Ladies and gentleman...Dr. Dre

http://blog.limewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dr_dre.jpg

Watch in 720p.

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[Mjällharth]

Well, word on the grapevine seems to be that Lasers is a flop, at least to some extent. Will have to check it out myself though.

[TheAlchemist]

Speaking of lupe

http://www.cisconyc.com/2011/02/robert-glasper-experiment-ft-lupe.html

[50!]

Well, word on the grapevine seems to be that Lasers is a flop, at least to some extent. Will have to check it out myself though.

Sounds like Atlantic fucked him over, badly.

[Makavelian]

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Good to see plenty of people still doing it the right way.

[AgentZero]

got caught in the traffic lights bangin to Wiz Khalifas B&Y...in my mums station wagon.

[HH]

:laugh:

On the topic of Lupe's Lasers. I'm quite disappointed because he seemed like the voice of the hiphop rebellions. But even he had to be eated by the commercial bug.

[PR3CiSiON]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPGyTjza-ZA

For all the Eminem fans. I know you all are :)

[HH]

Not anymore.

[AgentZero]

just saw that OFWGKTA clip on Fallon.....fucking amazing. Even mos was yellin SWAG! at the end.

[Hunter]

:laugh:

On the topic of Lupe's Lasers. I'm quite disappointed because he seemed like the voice of the hiphop rebellions. But even he had to be eated by the commercial bug.

Oh I know what you mean, he didn't have much choice though. Either make a more commercial album, or you won't be releasing an album.

Shame really. My copies on Ebay already though, which is something I never do, but the whole album just annoys me because of what it represents.

[HH]

Well Food & Liquor 2 will be the album that we all wanted. Hopefully.

[Hunter]

Well Food & Liquor 2 will be the album that we all wanted. Hopefully.

...if he can get off Atlantic.

[Mjällharth]

Raekwon's latest is some dope shit. Anyway, were y'all aware that Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth will release an LP in 2011?!?! I certainly wasn't. :w00t:

[FutebolArte]

Anyway, were y'all aware that Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth will release an LP in 2011?!?! I certainly wasn't. :w00t:


WHAT?!?!?!?!??!!??!?!?!?!?!?!? !!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!


man, before downloads, I bought that Mecca & The Soul Brother cd like 4 times...
http://images.uulyrics.com/cover/p/pete-rock-cl-smooth/album-mecca-and-the-soul-brother.jpg

stolen twice and two of them refuse to be played anymore...

[Mjällharth]

Ha, nice! I've T.R.O.Y. on vinyl, which is my favourite song of all time. OF ALL TIME

[Jonny2J]

Ladies and gentleman...Dr. Dre

http://blog.limewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dr_dre.jpg

Watch in 720p.

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http://www.fwcthatchurch.org/praise-worship/worship.jpgI listened to that for the first time a couple of days ago.

I must admit, I was massively disappointed, and if that's the best he can come up with during a 12 year hiatus, then Detox won't be a patch on The Chronic or 2001.

[HH]

It won't be nothing like The Chronic or 2001 (probably my favourite album of all time). If you don't expect much, then you won't be disappointed. I thought 'Kush' was okay, it at least sounded like Dre. Fact is, he's tarnished his reputation as one of the hiphop greats by pulling this Detox shit and well, if it is shit, then fans will not forgive him. I wont.

[HH]

And that has to be one of the worst videos i've seen from my favourite rappers. What the fuck are they doing?

[Jonny2J]

Will this album by laden with ghost producers as well? ;)

[Hunter]

And that has to be one of the worst videos i've seen from my favourite rappers. What the fuck are they doing?

GTFO.

The song isn't particularly amazing, but the video itself is pretty damn good, and helps put the emotion that the song has into perspective.

Kush was a grower, the first time I heard it I was underwhelmed but the more I listen to it, the more I love it. Just a soothing head bopper. If it featured Nate instead of Akon I doubt many would even question it's credentials. Of course we'd have all loved Nate to be on it, but Akon still does a decent job, otherwise Dre would have recast the feature.

There's no way Detox will match The Chronic or 2001. If anyone thinks he's spent 12 years on it too they're mental. He's probably spent about 3-4 years on it realistically, but obviously scrapped the vast majority of songs made for it. It'll probably feel like a forced album, but I've no doubt people will appreciate Detox more so over time when they realise they need to appreciate it for what it is (or probably will be); a solid album in that sense. It'll never match the hype, never, and obviously everyone will be disappointed...initially. Over time though, I'm sure everyone will warm to it.

[Jonny2J]

Has Dre been on the roids btw?

[HH]

Okay. The first part of the video is decent. Dre's part was just stupid, why do we want to see him and his steroid filled body?

*Pause*

[Hunter]

Okay. The first part of the video is decent. Dre's part was just stupid, why do we want to see him and his steroid filled body?

*Pause*

...because that's the only way we can actually see Dre in a video...with his body/head. :unsure:

He's probably been on the roids mind, but considering he's probably been working out several hours a day for about 6+ years, I wouldn't expect much else to be honest. :lol:

[HH]

This will now cause a trend of men working out wearing tight long sleeve shirts and builders boots. Whilst reciting rap lyrics. If the video ain't Hype. It ain't Hype.

[Makavelian]

scqzEgzKLmg
Hopefully Slaughter house signing to shady will work out well for Joel in particular,the guy deserves it.
http://thecoolmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/New-Shady-Records-XXL.jpg
EMINEM might be weak these days but atleast he got a strong team behind him now

[Makavelian]

New Keith Murray and Canibus album coming out on May 3rd called "Undergods".
I think i might wait it out though and listen to it first before buying.For me listening to too much of canibus just gets annoying .
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[Makavelian]

Double post

[AgentZero]

RIP Nate Dogg......man so sad
http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/03/16/singer-nate-dogg-dies-at-41-years-old/

[AgentZero]

1plPyJdXKIY
:crymore:

[HH]

RIP..a true pioneer :crymore:

[AgentZero]

snoops twitter is all kind of sad
http://www.hiphopsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Screen-shot-2011-03-16-at-12.37.23-AM.png

[Hunter]

:crymore:

[Dale C.]

:crymore:

What a legend man, like I said in the deathsweep thread, his funeral is going to be incredible.

[Makavelian]

So shocked at the news about Nate Dogg.
:crymore:R.i.P
Such a legend!
His great music will always live on
"king of the chorus"

[Mjällharth]

May he Rest in Peace.

His chorus in Lil' Ghetto Boy is one of the most divine things to ever come from the West Coast.

[Makavelian]

Planet Asias new album ,not heard of the guy for a while
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae273/mikkisays/mikkisays1/UndergroundHip-HopPlanetAsia-TheBarMitzvah-2011MP3320kbps.jpg
Just bought it today pretty nice album:cool:

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[HH]

Fuck Dre for now because he's releasing shit he couldv'e gave us years ago. And it hasn't been worth it. For now, we are being spoiled today, really we are.

PUSHA T'S FEAR OF GOD MIXTAPE IS FUCKED.

http://hulkshare.com/u5pl80lse81z

[Keyser Soze]

Been destroying Mac Miller's new mixtape in the whip, especially on a nice day like this. :cool: The guy's music is so easy to listen to. Loving the artists on the come-up at the moment man - real quality music coming from J.Cole, Jay Electronica, Mac Miller, Wiz etc.

Anyone a fan of Odd Future? I think I remember Hunter posting an Earl Sweatshirt video in here a while ago. I know so many people that swear by them, but I just can't do it man. They're interesting characters, for sure, but it's just not pleasing to the ears and it's just not good music. Shock rap's a bit lame to me, anyways.

[FutebolArte]

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man assmilk is one of this years tunes... odd future kill it.. them and Das Racist r the next shit... also Homeboy Sandman...

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[Makavelian]

more 2011 heat
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[FutebolArte]

LOL... kickin it back to when rap was golden... not this shit the kids go on about...

JaY Z NOT SOUNDING LIKE A WHINY LIL BITCH
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[HH]

There is nothing wrong with what Rap is now mate. I know your a bit older than us guys and it's hard to understand the music nowadays but hip-hop is in good hands.

[Makavelian]

How old are you FutebolArte?

[FutebolArte]

I'm in my early 30s...

[Hunter]

34 then. :lol:

[muscularmatt]

LOL I was thinking exactly the same thing. Like when someone at work corrected me when I said I was in my mid twenties...

[FutebolArte]

34 then. :lol:

32...

[Makavelian]

ZUAqOBxIw4I:cool:

[TH]

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[AgentZero]

been blasting Big L and Mobb Deep heaps lately, any of you guys got last.fm?
That beastie boys thing better be true

[Mjällharth]

http://www.last.fm/user/MarcusAurelio

[TH]

http://www.last.fm/user/Adds102

[AgentZero]

i added you geezers
http://www.last.fm/user/AgentMamba for anyone else using last fm

[Mjällharth]

Anyone listened to Pharaohe Monch's new album yet?

[Mjällharth]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yDXchrbze7M/TbHEG3h8X7I/AAAAAAAAAHM/8njw5rGy_BE/s400/YDB.jpg

[Sully]

Any of you listen to Odd Future? Got Tyler the Creators lastest album today and cant stop listening

[HH]

Tyler, The Creator. Dude is fucking awesome.

[TheAlchemist]

I find him too boring, personally.

Frank Ocean, though, is the Don

[HH]

I can cosign both of you right? Frank Ocean is a G! I still prefer Aloe Blacc though.

[Keyser Soze]

I find him too boring, personally.

Frank Ocean, though, is the Don
Agreed, novelty wore off after the third song I heard from them. Can dig/respect what they're tryna do, but would be embarrassed to play it in my car.

Earl Sweatshirt is a fucking prodigy aswell tbf.

[TH]

Everyone seems to be jumping on the Odd Future band wagon at the moment.


Anyone got Beastie Boys new album yet? I got it a couple days ago and been loving it ever since! They've definately still got it.

[TheAlchemist]

Definately. Haven't lisened to the Album yet but their "Fight For Your Right Revisited" Video was on Channel 4 last night which was pretty awsome.

[Makavelian]

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MY SHIT ATM

[Alolo91]

Ever heard of Lazee and J-Son?

My favourites atm.

[Makavelian]

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Hip Hop-1 Marvel Comics-0
:cool:

[Mjällharth]

R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron, one of the direct ancestors of hip-hop.

[Dale C.]

Does anyone like Nicki Minaj here?


Just me then? :lol:

[alkemy007]

Does anyone like Nicki Minaj here?


Just me then? :lol:

Nicky Minaj is absolute garbage.

[Dale C.]

Care to elaborate?

[alkemy007]

How long we got lol. She does nothing for Hip-Hop. She is for kids. She has no good lyrics. Her flow is average. I can name a load of female emcees in Hip-Hop that would eat her on the mic. She sucks. Style over substance is all she is.

[Dale C.]

Is that not a valid way of going about business though? If everything was substance and no style, we'd have a bunch of Nas', and I think that'd be a bit too much to handle :laugh:

I think she's fresh man. Can get quite annoying when she does that stupid voice that she does to emphasise a point (if you know what i'm talking about), but I think she's quite good. She's better when she's appearing on other artists tracks.

[alkemy007]

A bit of style is fine but you gotta have skills to back it up. We might be on opposite sides of the spectrum though. I been into Hip-Hop since the mid to late 80's. I been a scratch DJ for 10 years too. Not blowing my own trumpet or nothing Im just saying that if somebody is a casual Hip-Hop listener then Minaj might appeal to you but I think the majority of Hip-Hop heads would find her irritating to the culture.

[Hunter]

She's okay in incredibly small doses, I just can't look past the facade of it all though to be honest. Fake tits, ass, nose, face, voice, hair...the list goes on.

Just need to let her 15 minutes fall and all will be nice again.

[Dale C.]

Not at all man, I listen to a lot of different stuff. I've been into Hip-Hop a long time as well, due my Brother always being into it. It was always on in the background so I just listened along.

I can appreciate that there is a lot of mainstream music out there today and I know that Minaj might fall into it, but without mainstream acts pumping money back into the industry, then it might fail altogether. Hip-Hop wouldn't reach the masses if it weren't for shit like her :laugh:

Can't help but like her though. She really grated on me at first but I quite like her stuff now.

Do you have any videos of you scratching? I'd like to see some of that from a pesgaming member, would certainly be a change!

edit: Yeah Hunter, that's why I said she's better on other artists tracks, I think she makes an impact in the song if only used for like a part role.

[alkemy007]

I just think there are far better female emcees in Hip-Hop that get none of the shine she gets.

[alkemy007]

Yeah, I got a few vids. I did a scratch track where I give my thoughts (using scratched samples of course lol) on Hip-Hop in the mainstream. There is a nice little part where I take the P out of acts like Lil Wayne etc. The other Ill post are old vids but what the hell.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Diesq54OFnA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeIWqeT4ZZs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w9l6bmC6DE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFaMR4xRz2Y&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p7DcI5sPkY

I also got mixes and live stuff of me and my group (Knights Of Boom) on there :-)

[Mjällharth]

Is that not a valid way of going about business though? If everything was substance and no style, we'd have a bunch of Nas', and I think that'd be a bit too much to handle :laugh:


Are you implying that Nas has no style?

http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1569/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1569R-214010.jpg

[TheAlchemist]

She was a monster on "Monster" and I'd smash, but other than that, couldn't care less.

Women can't rap. Even best ones around sound weird.

[alkemy007]

I thought she spolied Monster with her annoying vocal changes. And "women cant rap"?. You obviously aint heard Eternia, Jean Grae, Rah Digga, Apani, Heather B or Paula Perry then.

[TheAlchemist]

I thought she spolied Monster with her annoying vocal changes. And "women cant rap"?. You obviously aint heard Eternia, Jean Grae, Rah Digga, Apani, Heather B or Paula Perry then.

I have. Technically they may well be compatent, but they just sound weird.

Like pre-teens rapping.

The only femcees I fux wid is Missy and MC Lyte.

[alkemy007]

I have. Technically they may well be compatent, but they just sound weird.

Like pre-teens rapping.

The only femcees I fux wid is Missy and MC Lyte.


Sound weird?...how so. And Them emcees I mentiones would tear Missy Elliot up!. MC Lyte is a legend though.

[Makavelian]

commercial Popcorn bs

[TheAlchemist]

Sound weird?...how so. And Them emcees I mentiones would tear Missy Elliot up!. MC Lyte is a legend though.

Like I said they may well be good on the mic, but it just sounds odd hearing a woman spittin bars.

TBF though none of those chicks you listed can hold a torch on biatch

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:lol:

[alkemy007]

I really hope thats a joke. She is terrible.

[alkemy007]

Just noticed the smiley face at the bottom....phew! hahaha

[Makavelian]

My fave female rappers are,lauren hill,foxy brown ,mc lyte,eve,lady of rage,bahamadia,queen latifa roxanne shante .

[Keyser Soze]

Ha, you lot are nuts. Nicki's flow is crazy, I'm feeling her. Might be a guilty pleasure and against the grain to some 'purists', but she's definitely sick. Don't get me wrong though, she's made some absolutely awful tracks - but she can definitely spit.

I can't believe nobody's mentioned Remy Ma on the subject yet either.

[Hunter]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Ms. Dynamite yet.

(Until now of course).

[Makavelian]

shes a garage mc imo.

[Dale C.]

In your opinion? Of course she's a garage mc, that's how she started out :lol:

[Makavelian]

No shit. But alot of english so called rappers started out in garage.Prime example being dizzee rascal.

[Dale C.]

Yeah it just seemed like you were using it as a diss, when really, it's the total truth.

And yeah, I know a lot more about English rappers than I do American. Probably why i've ended up liking Minaj :laugh:

[Keyser Soze]

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You guys are sleeping.

[AgentZero]

still can't believe no ones' dropped Left-Eye Lopes name yet into the discussion.

[Hunter]

Lil' Kim's got more than enough classics under her belt as well, sure she may look like a BioShock splicer now, but it still doesn't take away from her credibility as an artist...much.

[Makavelian]

cant believe i forgot to mention Left eye.shes like the female 2pac ,she was deep writer.Also forgot to mention remy ma,she goes in hard and big pun recognised.

[alkemy007]

I cant believe you are all mentioning Left Eye as a Hip-Hop emcee. Ms Dynamite too. Left Eye did some half assed rapping on TLC's tracks and ended up doing guest verses on tracks for Mel C, Nsync and the like. Her solo album was terrible too. Ms Dynamite, while a good artist, aint really a Hip-Hop emcee. She started off on garage tunes and then progressed more to singing. She did a couple of tracks with Nextmen but they were also more in a garage type of emceeing. I dont think any of them two would be in anyones top 20 of female emcees, especially in Hip-Hop.

[alkemy007]

Remy Ma is pretty good. Lil Kim has had a few good tracks, none I would call classic by any stretch of the imagination but she has passed her sell by date big time. Her "beef" with Nicky Minaj is comical. They would both get eat up by the likes of Eternia, Rah Digga, Bahamadia & Jean Grae. Kim & Minaj are nowhere near their level.

[HH]

Nitty Scott MC :datass:

[Keyser Soze]

Nicki's vicious, can't see any female mc eating her.

I'll kick that hoe.. punt!

Haven't heard a handful of the mentions so not going to argue the point too much. Can't say I'm too bothered either, mind. Don't make a habit of bumping female rappers unless it's a feature. Lil Kim was decent though annd Ms Dynamite is dope.

[HH]

She's good, no doubting that. When you start going commercial, people start turning against you. Debating about old vs new in hip hop is always difficult.

[alkemy007]

She's good, no doubting that. When you start going commercial, people start turning against you. Debating about old vs new in hip hop is always difficult.

Its not a case of going commercial at all. She basically came out of nowhere, its not like she was underground first. And Eternia is hardly old school. Check her out and tell me she wouldnt rip Minaj in a no holds barred back and forth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CadItC5IVMc

[Keyser Soze]

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Check out Invincible too, raw.

[TheAlchemist]

Speaking of raw

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Gully

[Hunter]

Y'all trippin'. Dylan is so slept on.

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:laugh:

[alkemy007]

Yeah, Invincible is another one who woul tear the likes of Minaj up.

[AgentZero]

Y'all trippin'. Dylan is so slept on.

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:laugh:

i rip and rhyme, i rhyme and i rip..this is the way that Dy-Lon spits..
it's because i spit hot fiyahhh

[Makavelian]

Anyone seen fat joe recently?Fucking hell.

[Mjällharth]

Could you elaborate on that?

[Makavelian]

He's lost loads of weight
http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2011/06/10/alg_fat_joe_before_after.jpg

[Mjällharth]

Ha...other than a possible name change, I'd say that's great! :D

[Makavelian]

Still a fatty. Atleast hes not going too go out like pun.Good on'em.Pitbull mark2 anyone?

[TheAlchemist]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/biglbigl/bigpun1990beforerapcarrier.jpg

[Hunter]

Fat (Phat now?) Joe's music the last year or so has been brilliant to say the least from great fitting production to lyrics with a real theme and direction. He's most definitely back on top of his game. His last video Drop A Body racked up around 10m views on WorldStar within a day or two, which is pretty damn impressive considering no one realy supported him 4 or 5 years ago when he was falling off.

[Mjällharth]

Still a fatty. Atleast hes not going too go out like pun.Good on'em.Pitbull mark2 anyone?

Ha, well the difference between them is that one can make good music whilst the other I feel inclined to call a cretin for his despicable, shit creations!

[Makavelian]

I'll be honest i've not listened to his music properly apart from videos ,but he just bores me recently(his music vids) .Apart when he's spitting on an underground song where he really brings the rawness.Has he even got a new album out recently?I'd be interested in buying it if anyone knows.I've always liked Fat joe even when he was bitching out ,going mainstrean, due to how raw he used to be.

[Mjällharth]

Indeed man. His first two albums we're off the hook in my opinion! Particularly Jealous Ones Envy...Bronx Keeps Creating It is among my all-time rap favourites, great tune.

[TheAlchemist]

Joe's always been shit even when he was rollin with Diggin in the Crates. His last album was a decent listen, though.

[HH]

I'll be honest that I ive pretty much ignored his music. Not that I care too much anyway.

[Makavelian]

Joe's always been shit even when he was rollin with Diggin in the Crates. His last album was a decent listen, though.

Pffftt :w00t
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[Mjällharth]

Am I the only Saul Williams aficionado on these boards?

[alkemy007]

I didnt mind some of Fat Joes earlier stuff but all that lean back, Whats Luv BS done it for me.

Yeah, Saul Williams is brilliant. I got a few records of him.

[Mjällharth]

Good man! He's...just inspirational.

[alkemy007]

Yeah. The natural person to carry the torch from Gil-Scott Herons passing.

[TheAlchemist]

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Even Jesus Price agrees :lol:

[Hunter]

:laugh:

I know what he means though. It's only voice so it shouldn't matter, but it really does. I mean, to parallel, in wrestling, obviously no one cares about women's matches because being women they're natural more petite physically than the men which takes away the believability of the whole nature of wrestling. However, with rap, it's merely words, yet it's still difficult to really rock out to a female rapper because most are just not credible enough to me. They're often trying too hard and shit just comes across as forced, so I agree with Price for the most part yeah.

[Makavelian]

What would be the HIP HOP/rap album you've listened to/played most when your on your bill?
I'd say mine would have to be
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-22GQR8B_zz4/TcNll49Z77I/AAAAAAAAAbY/VrSYWcy8xYo/s1600/Z2PacAllEyezOnMe.jpg
First had this album on a double cassette pack then later bought the cd after the tapes peppered out ,but like shitloads of my albums have dissapeared over the years.Now just got a dodgy copy on my pc left standing.
Close second and third would be 2001 and snoop's dogfather.
What would your's be?

[alkemy007]

Company Flow-Funcrusher Plus & Wu-Tang Clan-Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

[FutebolArte]

temples of boom....

aka Cypress III

[Makavelian]

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[TheAlchemist]

^^^:nasmad:

Mick boogies new mixtape for yall'z to bang im ya whip

http://mickboogie.com/images/summertime_2.jpg
http://mickboogie.com/summertime2/

Tracklist: http://stupiddope.com/2011/07/01/dj-jazzy-jeff-x-mick-boogie-summertime-2-mixtape/2/

[Hunter]

That was certainly a different song Mak, from the almost overpowering production to the heavy scratching. I liked it though. :)

I'll download that mixtape later today I think too Alch. :cool:

I've been enjoying music from the south lately. There's just something about it, sure it's not lyrically amazing, we all know that, but it just has something, a relaxed, bopping feel. I just love how it all has a very distinct sound in a time when a lot of popular music just sounds the same, especially coming off of the back of an era packed with autotune. I've been listening to Big Moe and the S.U.C. a lot on YouTube the last few days, and I have to say, I'm really enjoying all 3 albums that Moe released before passing away. He's got such a unique and lovely style, a real smooth voice which he uses to both rap and sing, it sets him apart a bit more from the crowd.

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My favourite in the song is 1 minute onwards, so damn sweet.

I'd definitely recommend checking out his 3 albums; Purple World, City of Syrup and finally Moe Life. Obviously from the names the first two are hugely influenced by codeine, as are the whole Screwed Up Click from Houston. That's what fascinates me to be honest, the whole culture revolving around it. Moe's final album though Moe Life is different from his previous two in the sense that by this time he obviously realised just how damaging the codeine/prometh was on his body so vowed to stay away from it - as stated in this song which I love too, just unfortunate he did indeed die a few years later of a heart attack - obviously syrup induced.

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[Mjällharth]

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Some new material, for both respective artists' new albums I believe, not bad in my opinion.

[Makavelian]

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[Rainey]

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[TheAlchemist]

Album title :lol:

[Sho]

Love this trac, proberly listened to it 100 times today.

http://youtu.be/aOsa5I-f7OQ

[Makavelian]

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[Makavelian]

Bumpy Knuckles Baby
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[AgentZero]

any cool kids slightly underwhelmed by When Fish Rides Bicycles??

[Makavelian]

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[Hunter]

Worth checking out this new Nardwuar inteview too, got to love his style.

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhO0EB307Y1a4Xm2 bh&set_size=1

:cool:

[TheAlchemist]

His interviews with curren$y are hilarious

[Mjällharth]

So, people, what 2011 albums that have seen the light of day thus far do you deem quality? Off the top of the dome, what I'd recommend:

Oneirology - CunninLynguists
W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) - Pharoahe Monch
Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang - Raekwon
Goblin - Tyler, the Creator

[TheAlchemist]

So, people, what 2011 albums that have seen the light of day thus far do you deem quality? Off the top of the dome, what I'd recommend:

Oneirology - CunninLynguists
W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) - Pharoahe Monch
Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang - Raekwon
Goblin - Tyler, the Creator

Curren$y & Alchemist - Covert Coup
Random Axe - Random Axe
Jehst - The Dragon Of An Ordinary Family
Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy - Jet Life to the Next Life
Frank Ocean - Nostalgia, Ultra (It counts:ninja:)

Still got a few to look forwad to like Watch the Throne, Yelawolf's Debut, BIG Krits debut, J. Coles debut, Phontes solo debut. Lot of good shit to look forward to (hopefully).

[Mjällharth]

Agree with the part about good things being on the way hopefully, for me there's Nas, Common, some mythical talk about new releases by the likes of Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth (!) and Blackalicious among others...also will be interesting if Method Man can make a consistently decent album for the first time in years.

[alkemy007]

Random Axe, Cunninlynguists, Hassan Mackey & Apollo Brown, Heavy Metal Kingz, Vakill, Vast Aire are some of the albums I have liked so far this year.

[Makavelian]

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[Sho]

Old is Gold

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[Hunter]

Man I love that song. Was quite funny when I went to buy Dre's 2001 album aged 9, talk about getting funny looks in Tesco.

[Sho]

When i heard Dre's 2001 album, i straight went to get Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP, aound that time Dre signed him to the Aftermath label. Anyway went Virgin MS to buy me album they declined me, "Your not old enough" bullshit.

[Hunter]

Yeah I used to have to get my mother to buy most of my albums when I was young. :lol:

[TheAlchemist]

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[Sho]

Hunter, remember this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xIMfbjhw6k

[TheAlchemist]

http://thewellversed.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/collaborations.jpg

Greatest Hip Hop collaboration album? Gotta be Madvillainy for me, although Connected, Below the Heavans and Covert Coup were all quality

http://thewellversed.com/2011/08/05/the-tens-10-greatest-collaborative-hip-hop-albums-of-all-time/

[Makavelian]

My fave is Blackout.
One Nation should of got a mention .

[Hunter]

I wouldn't like to say for certain, as things often change depending on the particular mood I'm in, or phase.

Would Little Brother's "The Minstrel Show" be classed as a collaboration album do you think? I'm not so sure, but if so, then it's certainly up there.

[TheAlchemist]

Nahh. 9th wonder was part of the group then I think.

[Makavelian]

Industry Shakedown is a mad album as well ,
Bumpy and Pete Rock.Plus few more producers on the odd track.
Too hard..
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[Mjällharth]

Though it's solely Raekwon's in name I believe; isn't Cuban Linx pretty much a him + Ghost collabo album? Also, So...How's Your Girl? by Handsome Boy Modeling School springs to mind, but they can also simply be considered a duo, so some rather ill-fitting examples brought out by me.

[Makavelian]

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[Mjällharth]

Have any of you gone through, and if yes, what's your verdict on Watch the Throne?

[Dragonfly]

Any of you going to watch How Hip Hop Changed The World on Channel 4 tonight? It's on at 10:25pm, running for 2 hours (or 11:25pm on Channel 4+1). Should be good.

[TH]

Watching it now, so far so good.

[Dragonfly]

Hmm. I'm a bit disappointed, to be honest. I was hoping for an insightful documentary looking at the history and growth of hip-hop, rather than a poll.

[Hunter]

Hmm. I'm a bit disappointed, to be honest. I was hoping for an insightful documentary looking at the history and growth of hip-hop, rather than a poll.

Yeah, I was actually not expecting a poll. I'm not too fussed though as I've already learnt some stuff I didn't previously know - not to mention, the fact we've been allocated a 2 hour slot, which I imagine will only get better as well as it draws nearer to more defining moments.

Just don't take the numbers too seriously and you'll enjoy it - but I know what you mean about wanting a more insightful, slow paced, and in-depth psychological look at how Hip Hop has influenced the world, instead of "mini-segments" so to speak.

[Top Gun]

These things are what Channel 4 does best. I remember a few years back they were on all the time, with Jimmy Carr presenting them.

[TH]

I think it's got better already, although I fucking hate Westwood.

[Mjällharth]

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.16763/title.mos-def-to-retire-his-name-at-the-end-of-2011-renaming-himself-yasiin

The fuck.