Chino XL - "Fathers Day"
Obviously this is appropriate for the day. Chino has always been an excellent lyricist, but he's mostly good for punchlines. He hasn't always had the best song structure. Well, throw that idea out the window on this one. Just an amazing account of his daughter's bout with cancer and his role as the helpless father. Happy Father's Day!
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Song of the Day
Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth ~ "They Reminisce Over You"
Recently started a dialogue over the greatest song ever recorded. It was just a joke, but got me to thinking. This song is not the greatest song ever recorded, but it's hip-hop perfection. I could honestly listen to this song every day and never get tired of it. The horns, the lyrics, it's just hip-hop in its purest form.
Recently started a dialogue over the greatest song ever recorded. It was just a joke, but got me to thinking. This song is not the greatest song ever recorded, but it's hip-hop perfection. I could honestly listen to this song every day and never get tired of it. The horns, the lyrics, it's just hip-hop in its purest form.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Song of the Day
Eminem - "Legacy"
Love this song off MMLP2. Em just rips the final verse. Not really much else to say. It's vintage Em.
Love this song off MMLP2. Em just rips the final verse. Not really much else to say. It's vintage Em.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Song of the Day
The Roots feat. Patty Cash - "Never"
I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't gotten ...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin yet, but every review I read says that Black Thought is barely on the record and that just doesn't sound like a Roots album to me. I'll end up getting it regardless because The Roots have never disappointed me, but Black Thought and ?uestlove ARE The Roots, so less Tariq is not a good thing. Anyway, this song is really dope. Patty Crash's vocals to open and close the song work really well. She is the star of the show on this one, with a Black Thought verse interspersed. I do like how the track changes its feel when Thought starts rhyming. Really, it's vintage Roots. What am I waiting for? Time to go get ...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.
I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't gotten ...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin yet, but every review I read says that Black Thought is barely on the record and that just doesn't sound like a Roots album to me. I'll end up getting it regardless because The Roots have never disappointed me, but Black Thought and ?uestlove ARE The Roots, so less Tariq is not a good thing. Anyway, this song is really dope. Patty Crash's vocals to open and close the song work really well. She is the star of the show on this one, with a Black Thought verse interspersed. I do like how the track changes its feel when Thought starts rhyming. Really, it's vintage Roots. What am I waiting for? Time to go get ...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Song of the Day
Atmosphere - "Flicker"
Just starting to dig into Southsiders and from what I've heard I've really liked. Not a surprise as Atmosphere has been one of the most consistent hip-hop groups of the past decade plus. Slug can tell a story as well as any and on "Flicker" he describes his relationship with Eyedea as well as his reaction to the MC's sudden death. Ant provides the perfect backdrop for Slug to spit over and the lyrics are completely heartfelt. It's uplifting and sad at the same time. Sounds like a perfect Atmosphere song.
Just starting to dig into Southsiders and from what I've heard I've really liked. Not a surprise as Atmosphere has been one of the most consistent hip-hop groups of the past decade plus. Slug can tell a story as well as any and on "Flicker" he describes his relationship with Eyedea as well as his reaction to the MC's sudden death. Ant provides the perfect backdrop for Slug to spit over and the lyrics are completely heartfelt. It's uplifting and sad at the same time. Sounds like a perfect Atmosphere song.
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