Relapse
May 19, 2009
It’s been four long years without music’s favorite villain, and it seems that the general public has gotten a little too comfortable in his absence. Well, Marshall is back in full force with his latest LP Relapse, which means it’s time to get uncomfortable once again.
Continue on for the full review..
100 Dolla Billz
May 19, 2009
MED: “100 Dolla Billz (Prod. Madlib)”
And just when I thought Stones Throw had forgotten about hip-hop, they go ahead and deliver two bangers in one day. Below is a new Guilty Simpson track, while the above is the first single from MED’s upcoming LP. His debut effort on Stones Throw was about as close to classic as possible, so I’m hoping he keeps this streak alive.
Now if only I could hear an update on the Madlib/Guilty project, as well as The Supreme Team…
Turn it up!
From 2FreshMen.
The Dilla Files
May 19, 2009
Guilty Simpson: “Stress (prod. J Dilla)”
Apparently, the above track was recorded with Guilty Simpson and Dilla in 2004, but never saw the light of day due to sample-clearing issues. This isn’t a huge surprise since the sample comes from The Beatles’ “Lonely People,” which as we know has been tried before (successfully by Dangermouse).
“Stress” was supposed to make the Jay Stay Paid track list, but due to the aforementioned problems, is only available via free downloading. In other words, Michael Jackson is a hater.
UPDATE: “Stress” is from the Guilty/Dilla project from ’04 – ’05 that was never released. Some of the vocals were redone recently as well. HERE is an article where Guilty speaks about the collaboration in a little more depth.
Don’t forget to get the new Dilla joint on 6/2.
Via 2DB’s.
Losing Their Roots?
May 18, 2009
Recession anyone?
I love the Roots just like the next music junkie, but I almost fell out of my chair when I went to look at tickets for their upcoming show in San Francisco. Charging $250 for nose-bleed seats? Seriously? Please don’t tell me your recent gig with Jimmy Fallon had you turn Hollywood on the fans. This is absolutely ridiculous, especially from a group that has survived through their shows over the past years (no platinum plaques).
Oh, and the last time I tried to catch a Roots show was almost a decade ago at Bumbershoot in Seattle. Guess what? Not only did they not show up, but we had to sit through 2 hours of Rahzel’s little brother Kenny The Human Orchestra talking shit and wasting everyone’s time.
This is what you call a bad look, and now I’m not too sure how much I want to keep supporting a group that doesn’t take into consideration it’s true fans. Oh, and regardless how much money I make in life, I’ll NEVER drop $400 to see the Roots live. That idea blows my mind.
Infinitely Free
May 14, 2009
ThisIs50 is hosting a free download of Eminem’s debut into the rap-game Infinite (1996). This album got crazy play in my boombox back in the day (pre-Dre), especially that title track. Back in like 1999 though, my Jeep Cherokee (sheep-skin interior y’all) was broken into, and the perpetrator took every classic hip-hop album inside (like 200 total). Long story short, Infinite was one of those records that I never got back since then.
This is all to help boost the buzz for Em’s forthcoming LP Relapse, which officially drops on Tuesday..Review coming soon.
That’s a good look 50!
Turn It Up!
May 13, 2009
Jay Stay Paid Album Sampler (via Beat Junkies)
The World Famous Beat Junkies took it upon themselves to lace us Dilla fanatics with a sampler to his upcoming posthumous LP Jay Stay Paid (June 2nd; Nature Sounds). This is a real good look, and if you give it a listen make sure to turn the bass all the way up. Dilla stay the greatest.
Previously: Tracklist
Props to OkayPlayer!
Funky Dividends
May 13, 2009
It was only a matter of time before Three Times Dope made the Bass Radio playlist. This song steady stays in my rotation, and the 12″ hangs proudly in front of my Technics to this day. If you don’t know about this hilarious picture cover, peep game after the jump. CLASSIC.
Back to the Classics
May 13, 2009
Joell Ortiz: Back to the Classics (Mixtape)
Joell Ortiz has been bubbling in the underground scene for some time now, and continues to impress with his solo mixtape work, as well as his work with the untouchable super-group Slaughterhouse (Joell, Crooked I, Joe Budden, Royce the 5″9″). With that said, peep the above for the latest from BK’s finest…Fire!
Word bond OnSmash.
Jay Stay Paid
May 12, 2009
J Dilla (feat. Black Thought): “Reality Check”
Wait a minute…New J Dilla album dropping on June 2nd (Jay Stay Paid) and I’m only now hearing about it? Oh, and executive produced by Ma Dukes too. Definite cop.
Jay Stay Paid Tracklist:
1. KJay FM Dedication
2. King
3. I Told Yall
4. Lazer Gunne Funke
5. In The Night (Owl N Out) – While you slept (I crept)
6. Smoke feat. Blu
7. Blood Sport feat. Lil Fame of M.O.P.
8. caDILLAc
9. Expensive Whip
10. Kaklow (Jump On It)
11. Digi Dirt feat. Phat Kat
12. Dilla Bot Vs. The Hybrid feat. Danny Brown & Constantine
13. Milk Money
14. Spacecowboy Vs. Bobble Head
15. Reality Check feat. Black Thought
16. On Stilts
17. Fire Wood Drumstix feat. DOOM
18. Glamour Sho75 (09)
19. 10,000 Watts
20. 9th Caller
21. Make It Fast Mega Mix (Unadulterated Mix) feat. Diz Gibran
22. 24K Rap feat. Havoc of Mobb Deep & Raekwon
23. Big City
24. Pay Day feat. Frank Nitty of Frank n’ Dank
25. See That Boy Fly feat. Illa J & Cue D
26. Coming Back
27. Mythsysizer
28. KJay and We Out
Please go out and support the Yancey family, because I’m sure proceeds will help Ma Dukes with those crazy medical bills piling up. This is a no brainer!
R.I.P. to the GOAT.
Props to NR.
Ma Dukes Reminisces…
May 11, 2009
I swear I almost lost my cool reading this article, and if you like Dilla’s music even a little bit, you probably will too. As sad as the story is, it’s also uplifting to know how much love James Yancey had for his art.
Sometimes I question when I drop $100 on a record, but it’s stories like this that make me not feel so crazy when I do.
Happy (belated) Mother’s Day to Ma Dukes too..
