Guru’s Surgery a Success..
March 2, 2010
According to to DJ Premier, Guru’s surgery was a success, which is one step closer to full recovery. Unfortunately he’s still in a coma, but hopefully this will help speed up the recovery time.
I can’t even stress how important this man has been to my hip-hop upbringing, let alone the entire genre in general. So many classics it’s hard to ignore this man’s level of rap godliness…To this day, “Just to Get a Rep” remains a top-5 12″ for me, and I make a point of keeping it in the play bin on the regular.
Wishing you and yours the best Guru. Get better soon!
Purple Vinyl Sons
March 1, 2010
I was in LA over the weekend and stumbled across one of my doper new finds in a long time. I had heard that Raekwon was contemplating dropping OB4CL2 on wax, but nothing seemed solidified since the rumors first popped up. After stopping through Turntable Lab in Hollywood, not only did I spot the official LP treatment, but also noticed that the first batch would be on exclusive purple vinyl. WHAT?! Now, not only is the classic follow-up getting proper treatment, but also a nice shout-out to Wu-supporters from back in the day.
Not sure if there are a ton of these left, so don’t sleep if you happen to find one. That “House of Flying Daggers” sounds real dope over purple vinyl too…
Previously: Album Review
Guru in a Coma
March 1, 2010
Man….Apparently, over the weekend the legendary Guru (of Gang Starr fame) fell into a coma due to complications stemming from a heart attack. According to his former partner DJ Premier, Guru will undergo surgery tomorrow afternoon.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Guru and his family during these difficult times, and here’s to a full recovery soon.
Stussy Dilla Documentary (Part 2)
February 18, 2010
As promised, above is the second part to Stussy’s 3-part Dilla documentary series. Also,don’t forget to pick up their commemorative Dilla R.I.P. t-shirt at a Stussy location near you (or over at Stones Throw while supplies last).
Previously: Part 1
Freeway & Jake One
February 17, 2010
Their first full collaborative effort The Stimulus Package drops today at a record spot near you (or local iTunes shop). This album is pure fire, so please check it out…Review underway.
Freeza!
R.I.P. Big L
February 16, 2010
11 years ago today, one of the most deadly lyricists to ever touch the mic passed away…Big L had more style than a majority of the competition, and was absolutely relentless on wax. It’s maddening to think what he could have done with more time, but the imprint he left on this culture is inarguably unparalleled.
I had the luck of finding his classic “Devil’s Son” almost a year ago, which in my opinion is one of the greatest hip-hop 12″ to ever drop.
R.I.P!
Dilla x Stussy
February 12, 2010
In honor of the late-great Jay-Dee, Stussy is working with the Dilla Estate to put together a nice little tribute to the 4th anniversary of his passing. Above is a shirt design they put together to commemorate his legacy, and features a famous shot of Jay Dee making beats while rocking the classic Stussy logo shirt. Basically, you’d be wearing a Stussy shirt with a picture of Dilla wearing a Stussy shirt…Definitely copping one.
Below is the first part (of three) of the accompanying Dilla documentary (done by Stussy as well), which includes memories about Jay shared by the likes of DJ House Shoes, Peanut Butter Wolf, J-Rocc, and Frank Nitty (to name a few)…
Stay tuned for parts 2 & 3 later this month..
Best of 2009
February 9, 2010
As I’ve been on a blogging sebattical for several months now (my bad), I never got around to giving a proper “Best of” list for 2009 albums. Keep in mind these are records that My Bass Rocks messes with, and while most are straight hip-hop/rap oriented, there are some that expand this genre (and then some). Without further ado, I give you MBR’s Best of 2009 List:
Dilla + Big Pun = Yes Please
February 9, 2010
Cookin’ Soul: “Big Dilla (mixtape)”
To commemorate both J-Dilla’s 36th birthday and the 10th anniversary of Big Pun’s passing on February 7th, the good folks at 2DopeBoyz put together a nice tribute for two of hip-hops greats. Filled with knocking Dilla production and classic Pun wordplay (both from previous work), this is one of the better mixtapes to drop in recent memory.
Peep the tracklist after the jump..
Project Boy
February 9, 2010
Joel Ortiz: “Project Boy (Prod. DJ Premier)”
Even thought it’s a radio rip, you get the idea here. I’ve always wanted to hear Ortiz over Premier (or even Slaughterhouse please), and the outcome is as ill as I was hoping…I don’t know what it is about Brooklyn MC’s over Preemo, but it seems to work every single time.
Off Joel’s upcoming debut Free Agent, which drops on March 23rd.
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