RUN-DMC - "Christmas In Hollis"
This is an easy choice. Christmas can't begin for me without "Christmas In Hollis." The horns, the scratches, the old school rhymes, the nostalgia, it just makes me smile. There are many Christmas traditions out there and "Christmas In Hollis" is one of mine. Merry Christmas to you all. Thanks for supporting The Block. Enjoy the Holidays!
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Friday, December 19, 2014
Song of the Day
Your Old Droog - "Droog's Anthem"
When this EP first dropped everyone thought it was Nas recording under a different alias. Really reminds me of the Action Bronson & Ghostface comparisons. Yes, there is a semblance of Nas in his voice and his flow, but Droog is his own entity. This is backpack, headnod hip-hop at its finest. Again, not groundbreaking, but really, really dope.
When this EP first dropped everyone thought it was Nas recording under a different alias. Really reminds me of the Action Bronson & Ghostface comparisons. Yes, there is a semblance of Nas in his voice and his flow, but Droog is his own entity. This is backpack, headnod hip-hop at its finest. Again, not groundbreaking, but really, really dope.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Song of the Day
Ces Cru - "Phineas Gage"
Really enjoyed Ces Cru's Codename: Ego Stripper. It was consistent from front to back. Had several songs to chose from but "Phineas Gage" started banging on my home from work so I had to share it. It's pretty straight forward hip-hop from the Kansas City crew, and that's not a bad thing. Not sure where they'll end up on my Best of '14 list, but I have a feeling the album will crack the Top 10. Then again I got a ton of new music to get through so we'll see how it all unfolds.
Really enjoyed Ces Cru's Codename: Ego Stripper. It was consistent from front to back. Had several songs to chose from but "Phineas Gage" started banging on my home from work so I had to share it. It's pretty straight forward hip-hop from the Kansas City crew, and that's not a bad thing. Not sure where they'll end up on my Best of '14 list, but I have a feeling the album will crack the Top 10. Then again I got a ton of new music to get through so we'll see how it all unfolds.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Song of the Day
clipping. - "Story 2"
Just read about clipping. and found this video. This shit is amazing. I can't really describe it. The story builds and builds and the lyrics fit the production perfectly. I'm listening to it again, just taking in the whole thing. Really unique and refreshing. I'm gonna check for the album after hearing this. Love when hip-hop surprises me.
Just read about clipping. and found this video. This shit is amazing. I can't really describe it. The story builds and builds and the lyrics fit the production perfectly. I'm listening to it again, just taking in the whole thing. Really unique and refreshing. I'm gonna check for the album after hearing this. Love when hip-hop surprises me.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Song of the Day
Punch feat. Kendrick Lamar - "25"
Having a feature from Kendrick got my attention first, then the song started with a soundbite from 2Pac so I was all in. Punch is really nice. I wasn't familiar with him before hearing this, but I really like this track. The beat is mellow, but provides a great soundscape for Punch to tell his story. Kendrick only provides the hook, but that's all that was needed as Punch holds his own with the verses. I'm really feeling this song.
Having a feature from Kendrick got my attention first, then the song started with a soundbite from 2Pac so I was all in. Punch is really nice. I wasn't familiar with him before hearing this, but I really like this track. The beat is mellow, but provides a great soundscape for Punch to tell his story. Kendrick only provides the hook, but that's all that was needed as Punch holds his own with the verses. I'm really feeling this song.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Song of the Day
Raekwon feat. Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah & GZA - "Guillotine (Swords)"
Told you it was Wu week. Have been playing a Wu playlist all week and it's brought so many classics back to me. Of course Only Built 4 Cuban Linx was a classic album and you can pick so many tracks from that album. Hell, just listen to the whole thing it's that damn good. I love "Guillotine" because it recycled the opening of Method Man's "Tical" and Deck goes right in. Deck is the best choice for opening Wu tracks as he brings great energy and incredible lyrics. Then you end with GZA doing what he does best. This is classic Wu. Nothing more needs to be said.
Told you it was Wu week. Have been playing a Wu playlist all week and it's brought so many classics back to me. Of course Only Built 4 Cuban Linx was a classic album and you can pick so many tracks from that album. Hell, just listen to the whole thing it's that damn good. I love "Guillotine" because it recycled the opening of Method Man's "Tical" and Deck goes right in. Deck is the best choice for opening Wu tracks as he brings great energy and incredible lyrics. Then you end with GZA doing what he does best. This is classic Wu. Nothing more needs to be said.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Song of the Day
Wu-Tang Clan - "Bells Of War"
Nothing says Christmas Shopping like a Wu-Tang playlist. Decided to go back to some classic Wu in honor of the release of A Better Tomorrow (available now). As I said yesterday, the newest album from the Wu did little to impress me, but it did inspire me to go back and listen to the music that made Wu-Tang the greatest group in hip-hop history so there's a positive there. I remember the anticipation for Wu-Tang Forever like it was yesterday. I'm not sure I've ever been more excited for an album to come out. And although I still think they could have condensed it to one-disc and made an absolute classic, the double disc LP is still fantastic. Love the cohesion on the whole album and "Bells of War" is a great showing of the greatest collective of MCs ever assembled.
Nothing says Christmas Shopping like a Wu-Tang playlist. Decided to go back to some classic Wu in honor of the release of A Better Tomorrow (available now). As I said yesterday, the newest album from the Wu did little to impress me, but it did inspire me to go back and listen to the music that made Wu-Tang the greatest group in hip-hop history so there's a positive there. I remember the anticipation for Wu-Tang Forever like it was yesterday. I'm not sure I've ever been more excited for an album to come out. And although I still think they could have condensed it to one-disc and made an absolute classic, the double disc LP is still fantastic. Love the cohesion on the whole album and "Bells of War" is a great showing of the greatest collective of MCs ever assembled.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Song of the Day
Wu-Tang Clan - "Ruckus In B Minor"
Tomorrow marks the release of the latest Wu-Tang album, A Better Tomorrow. I was able to preview the album last week and have to say I was truly underwhelmed. The album was clearly not a cohesive project as the MCs recorded their verses all over the world and seems mailed in at times. I have to give it another listen for the respect of the Wu, but this may be the worst album they've ever released. Hope it grows on me, but I have a feeling Ghostface's 36 Seasons that drops next Tuesday will be far superior. Of the bright spots on this album were "Necklace" and "Ruckus In B Minor." Give it a listen, they've earned it but don't go in with real high expectations. Unfortunately yesterday was better than tomorrow for Wu fans.
Tomorrow marks the release of the latest Wu-Tang album, A Better Tomorrow. I was able to preview the album last week and have to say I was truly underwhelmed. The album was clearly not a cohesive project as the MCs recorded their verses all over the world and seems mailed in at times. I have to give it another listen for the respect of the Wu, but this may be the worst album they've ever released. Hope it grows on me, but I have a feeling Ghostface's 36 Seasons that drops next Tuesday will be far superior. Of the bright spots on this album were "Necklace" and "Ruckus In B Minor." Give it a listen, they've earned it but don't go in with real high expectations. Unfortunately yesterday was better than tomorrow for Wu fans.
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