(Hella)Filthy Simpson
April 22, 2008
Guilty Simpson: Ode to the Ghetto
Stones Throw Records has been near unstoppable for the past several years, and seems to only get better with time. The first thing that comes to mind are such modern hip-hip classics as Donuts, Madvillainy, The Unseen, and Champion Sound. While their lineup may be smaller than most, the amount of concentrated talent is unmatchable. Peanut Butter Wolf oversees this whole operation, while Madlib tends to provide the overall sound. This, combined with a solid foundation of MC’s (Percee P, MED, Guilty Simpson) creates a recipe for success that should never be overlooked by music fans.
The latest entry from Stones Throw is the first album from Detroit MC Guilty Simpson. Before the untimely death of J-Dilla, Guilty had worked on several projects with him (Chrome Children, The Shining) that eventually brought about a significant amount if attention from the hip-hop world. Simpson was given the stamp of approval from Dilla, which was enough for Stones Throw to take notice and sign him to the label.
Bass Rockin’
April 22, 2008
Where hip-hop blogs seem like a dime-a-dozen today, I would like to introduce you to a different kind of hip-hop site. There will be a heavy emphasis on music of the recent past (ala Waxpoetics), with a good mix of the latest in news, and exclusive mixes.
The two main contributing editors are Zeck Wreck of the Bay Area, and Big Benner of Chicago. Both are golden-era heads, with a semi-unhealthy addiction to all things hip-hop, both past and present.
Basically, Bass Rocks is your one-stop spot for all things you need to be checking on. For instance, if you were wondering how good the new Guilty Simpson is, or wanted to learn more about the Only Built for Cuban Linx purple tape, we got you.
We’re in the early stages, so expect some updates to the site shortly (i.e. custom logo, guest editors, etc). Stay tuned my dunnies…
“The fiend of hip-hop has got me stuck like a crack pipe.” – Nasty Nas
