Blu, R.A. The Rugged Man & Tristate - "Thelonius King"
Just saw this shit on Hiphopsite and had to peep the video. This song is grimy as hell. All three come correct, but I think I'm feeling Tristate's verse the most which surprised me because I've been a big fan of R.A. for a decade-plus and Blu has been one of my favorites since Below The Heavens. This song screams underground and the beat can't be messed with. Really glad I clicked the link for this video.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Song of the Day
Murs & 9th Wonder - "It's Over"
Got to listen to a double dose of Murs yesterday with Murs & Fashawn's This Generation and Murs & 9th Wonder's The Final Adventure. I've enjoyed the Murs and 9th collabo albums and it's a little sad to realize that they won't be making more albums together. This is the closing track off their final chapter and it's really dope. The first verse deals with an ex, the second is about former friends and the final verse recaps Murs and 9th's history together. Gotta say I love the way they closed out the song, the album and their partnership.
Got to listen to a double dose of Murs yesterday with Murs & Fashawn's This Generation and Murs & 9th Wonder's The Final Adventure. I've enjoyed the Murs and 9th collabo albums and it's a little sad to realize that they won't be making more albums together. This is the closing track off their final chapter and it's really dope. The first verse deals with an ex, the second is about former friends and the final verse recaps Murs and 9th's history together. Gotta say I love the way they closed out the song, the album and their partnership.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Song of the Day
Xzibit - "1983"
I told you I'm trying to play catch up on albums and the next on the list was Xzibit's Napalm. It far exceeded my expectations. It's not Xzibit's best effort, but since he hasn't put out a project in quite some time I wasn't sure what to expect. I need to give it another listen to determine if it's Top 10 material for 2012, but this song is certainly a winner. Real talk and heartfelt lyrics from Mr. X to the Z. Xzibit breaks down the past few years of his career as well as his family relationships.
I told you I'm trying to play catch up on albums and the next on the list was Xzibit's Napalm. It far exceeded my expectations. It's not Xzibit's best effort, but since he hasn't put out a project in quite some time I wasn't sure what to expect. I need to give it another listen to determine if it's Top 10 material for 2012, but this song is certainly a winner. Real talk and heartfelt lyrics from Mr. X to the Z. Xzibit breaks down the past few years of his career as well as his family relationships.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Song of the Day
Skyzoo feat. Freeway - "Pockets Full"
Just finished Skyzoo's A Dream Deferred (told you I was behind on music). It got really solid reviews and it's a good album, but I thought it got a little redundant at times. Sky is a really dope lyricist and his production is always tight, but I'd love to see him switch up his flow a little from time to time and his hooks all sound the same. That being said, I still do like his music and this was a standout on his latest. Freeway joins to rip the second verse and I love the Biggie sample at the beginning of the song. That shit got me invested immediately.
Just finished Skyzoo's A Dream Deferred (told you I was behind on music). It got really solid reviews and it's a good album, but I thought it got a little redundant at times. Sky is a really dope lyricist and his production is always tight, but I'd love to see him switch up his flow a little from time to time and his hooks all sound the same. That being said, I still do like his music and this was a standout on his latest. Freeway joins to rip the second verse and I love the Biggie sample at the beginning of the song. That shit got me invested immediately.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Song of the Day
Ab-Soul - "The Book Of Soul"
Yes, I'm back. I never planned to leave, but I have over 15 albums to get caught up on so I've been trying to dive into that while juggling the Holidays and everything. Best of 2012 will be late because I have to play catch up, but I'm excited about the music I've heard lately. Finally, finally got into the Ab-Soul disc, Control System. This song is so damn dope. Ab discusses his seven-year relationship with the love of his life before she passed. "You used to say I could see the future, but you were wrong because you were in it." That shit hits hard. Ab continues to spit, "Everything I love the most gets taken away, my momma and music is next/And if that happens before I turn 28, then I'm going out with Curt Kobain." The jazzy instrumental matches Ab's mood perfectly as he shows just how introspective a lyricist he is.
Yes, I'm back. I never planned to leave, but I have over 15 albums to get caught up on so I've been trying to dive into that while juggling the Holidays and everything. Best of 2012 will be late because I have to play catch up, but I'm excited about the music I've heard lately. Finally, finally got into the Ab-Soul disc, Control System. This song is so damn dope. Ab discusses his seven-year relationship with the love of his life before she passed. "You used to say I could see the future, but you were wrong because you were in it." That shit hits hard. Ab continues to spit, "Everything I love the most gets taken away, my momma and music is next/And if that happens before I turn 28, then I'm going out with Curt Kobain." The jazzy instrumental matches Ab's mood perfectly as he shows just how introspective a lyricist he is.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Song of the Day
Action Bronson - "The Symbol"
Bronson's latest effort, Rare Chandeliers, dropped today. The entire project is produced by Alchemist and I'm sure it won't let you don't. Bronson and Alchemist with 13 tracks, including appearances by Roc Marciano, Sean Price, Schoolboy Q, Styles and Evidence among others and it's for free?! That shit is just too nice. Watch this video, the first single off the album and one of the most entertaining and over the top videos I've seen in quite some time. Big ups to my brother, SSD, for showing me this video!
Bronson's latest effort, Rare Chandeliers, dropped today. The entire project is produced by Alchemist and I'm sure it won't let you don't. Bronson and Alchemist with 13 tracks, including appearances by Roc Marciano, Sean Price, Schoolboy Q, Styles and Evidence among others and it's for free?! That shit is just too nice. Watch this video, the first single off the album and one of the most entertaining and over the top videos I've seen in quite some time. Big ups to my brother, SSD, for showing me this video!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Song of the Day
Kendrick Lamar feat. MC Eiht - "m.A.A.d City"
Was out of town for 2 weeks for work and copped Kendrick's latest to bump in my rental. The album is nice. Needs to be taken as a whole entity to really enjoy, but it's one of the best releases of the year. This track brought me back to the early '90's thanks to the MC Eiht feature. The first 2:20 is good, but when the beat flips and MC Eiht comes in it gets really good. Kinda wish it was just the final 3 minutes because that shit bangs! Great to hear Eiht again and Kendrick more than holds his own on this as well.
Was out of town for 2 weeks for work and copped Kendrick's latest to bump in my rental. The album is nice. Needs to be taken as a whole entity to really enjoy, but it's one of the best releases of the year. This track brought me back to the early '90's thanks to the MC Eiht feature. The first 2:20 is good, but when the beat flips and MC Eiht comes in it gets really good. Kinda wish it was just the final 3 minutes because that shit bangs! Great to hear Eiht again and Kendrick more than holds his own on this as well.
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