It’s Funky Enough
November 6, 2009
Finally stopped tripping and picked this up on 12″ yesterday, after passing it up a handful of times. Not really sure why I avoided buying this so many times, but obviously I wasn’t thinking straight. Plus, it contains the acappella, which is getting me digging for a fitting beat to drop a remix to. The D.O.C. was so ill back in the day, and I’m quickly realizing I need to do more homework on his short-lived career. Oh, and that “Misdameanor” sample kills it. Shout out to Foster Sylvers!
Pete Rock on Toca Tuesday
November 4, 2009
Pete Rock Set on Toca Tuesday (11/3)
The Boy Wonder himself played a set on Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesday (Shade45 Radio) yesterday, to bless us hip-hop heads with exclusives from Slum Village, Cypress Hill, Styles P, etc. I saw the mighty Pete Rock play a set in SF a couple years back, and earned even more respect for the man that could easily be considered the G.O.A.T. hip-hop producer.
Check the above and thank 2DBz for posting..
50 Cent Starting A War?
November 4, 2009
Good timing too…What would an album release from the G-Unit general be without some sort of beef to fuel it? Recently, 50 got on the radio with Beanie Sigel to talk all things Jay-Z. More specifically, how he messed up in the whole Roc-a-Fella split, including turning his back on his most loyal label mate and friend.
In the end of the interview, it seems that a G-Unit deal between Sigel and 50 is underway (again), which will just add fuel to the fire. Honestly, Beanie getting a record deal is something that needs to happen, so why not G-Unit Records?
I’m really hoping this is only the beginning to the 50/Jay war, because this would be a healthy feud for hip-hop. Jay-Z is getting a little too comfortable in his spot, and 50 would love such a challenge from the jigga man. 50 FTW? We all know Jay-Z can make an effective diss record (“Takeover” anyone?), but I can’t wait to hear the track that 50 will drop. He’s a nasty dude, and his new album Before I Self Destruct is significantly better than Blueprint 3 if you ask me. Get him Fif!
Via NR.
Beanie Goes After the Crown
October 30, 2009
Beanie Sigel: “What You Talkin’ Bout (Jay-Z Diss)”
Sounds like Beanie is a little more disappointed with Blueprint 3 than I am…But seriously, I never thought I’d ever see this one happen. However, Jay does seem to be acting above his Roc La Familia since making the serious money that he’s been making in recent years. Instead of guest appearances from Beanie and Memphis on record, he’s got Kid CuDi and Drake. Really? I thought it was Roc-a-Fella for life?
Somewhere Jay is doing some serious reflecting right now. I doubt he makes a response record, not only because he would lose, but because this one hits home.
Let the drama begin!
Via NR.
Thriller Tribute
October 30, 2009
Above is a live version of DJ Day + Exile’s version of Thriller, via MPC madness. These dudes are seriously on their beat machine game, so big shout out to the two of them. If this doesn’t get you going for Halloween, then I don’t know what will…
Happy Halloween Bass Rockers.
Boy Meets World
October 29, 2009
Months ago I went to a Wale show out at Mezzanine, and opening up for him was my new favorite duo Blu & Exile. The group I came with was more so into the headliner, but I’d heard too many great things about Exile on the MPC and Blu on the mic to be swayed. Plus, the best hip-hop album I’d heard in years Below the Heavens was still getting heavy rotation.
Their set was incredible, managing to hit nearly every track on their debut, which was a dope thing to see. But just as they were about to call it a wrap, this little guy comes running out (ala Phife Dawg at every De La Soul show I’ve ever been to), and starts spitting with a vengeance. I mean, this dude came onstage with a purpose, and that purpose was to rock the crowd. In my many years of going to shows, it’s pretty obvious who carries the weed in the group, and who runs shit. This guy was definitely in charge of the stage, no question about that.
After about 2 songs from this unknown rapper, he belts out “My name is Fashawn…Buy my upcoming album Boy Meets World, entirely produced by this man here (*points at Exile*).” I was sold. Just like that, my anticipation for his debut LP started.
Continue on for a full review..
B.Cause Shows MJ Some Love
October 28, 2009
Michael Jackson: “Butterflies (B.Cause Re-Edit)”
Michael Jackson (feat. Janet Jackson): “Scream (B.Cause Re-Edit)”
Apparently, there’s one more underway as well. That “Outstanding” over “Butterflies” is bananas. Stay tuned for the third entry as soon as it gets posted.
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Erry.
Good 50 Cent Music?
October 28, 2009
Wait, could 50 Cent be back? You know, the mixtape 50 that made decent raw hip-hop? I don’t know if it’s possible for him to fully reinstate that persona, but the above is promising for his upcoming project Before I Self Destruct. He did promise this album to be harder than his past LP’s, and if the rest sounds close to this, he wasn’t lying.
I’m just saying…
Thanks 2DB.
He’s the King, I’m the DJ
October 26, 2009
DJ Jazzy Jeff: “He’s the King, I’m the DJ (mixtape)”
Jazzy Jeff comes through yet again (when doesn’t he?) with some incredible music for your headphones. This time around, it’s a free mixtape in memory of the greatest pop icon ever. I have yet to bump this, but best believe it will get heavy rotation on the Monster headphones.
Track list after the jump…
R.I.P. MJ.
More Fashawn Is A Good Thing
October 20, 2009
I don’t typically buy albums on iTunes, because I’m old school and look forward to the deep treck to Amoeba for a physical copy. Being that Boy Meets World is about as epic a hip-hop album gets for me, waiting until late tonight or tomorrow just wouldn’t do. Besides, I’ll probably be copping on wax regardless…
Do yourself some good and follow my path. So far the whole thing is bananas, and I’m only on full listen #3.
