Thanks buddy, I was obsessed for years. Not so much now, have chilled on the collecting vinyl. Couldn't get enough as a kid and DJ'd for a lot of years, Old School Hip Hop, Electro and Funk. They are all the same thing essentially.
Van '98, Sea I+II '00, Sea '01, Sea II '02, Van '03, Gorge, Van, Cal, Edm '05, Bos I+II, Phi I+II, DC, SF II+III, Port, Gorge I+II '06, DC, NY I+II '08, Sea I+II, Van, Ridge , LA III+IV' 09, Indy '10, Cal, Van '11, Lond, Van, Sea '13, Memphis '14, RRHOF '17, Sea I+II '18, Van I+II, Vegas I+II '24
I disagree, I think kanye is a dope producer, but that doesn't make him a great rapper. Heis not the definition of hip hop and that's what I think confuses people on what hip hop is.
KRS-ONE nails this GREAT stuff on Kanye West in this interview, backs up your point and in general, what hiphop heads feel about Kanye.
Thanks buddy, I was obsessed for years. Not so much now, have chilled on the collecting vinyl. Couldn't get enough as a kid and DJ'd for a lot of years, Old School Hip Hop, Electro and Funk. They are all the same thing essentially.
Old school hip hop is all I listened to back in High School.
I have a small collection on CD (approx 30 CD's), no vinyls.
My bro in law introduced me to old school so I listened to what he recommended/listened to.
Then when I got the net I discovered punk and then other rock genres.
I have recently dusted off my hip hop collection after almost a decade of neglect, still sounds fresh
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I disagree, I think kanye is a dope producer, but that doesn't make him a great rapper. Heis not the definition of hip hop and that's what I think confuses people on what hip hop is.
KRS-ONE nails this GREAT stuff on Kanye West in this interview, backs up your point and in general, what hiphop heads feel about Kanye.
its not on an album, it's on the Sound of the Police 12" single. The Ultimate B-Side, if you ask me.
That track is large. I have the single in my collection and played it A LOT. Right at the part where KRS goes, if my train goes off the track...., I would mix in the Black Sheep Single, and for a second you would hear KRS and Black Sheep saying the exact same thing, and I would then slam the fader over on ....pick it up pick it up pick up BACK. to Black Sheep and that was the mix! It was killer.
Van '98, Sea I+II '00, Sea '01, Sea II '02, Van '03, Gorge, Van, Cal, Edm '05, Bos I+II, Phi I+II, DC, SF II+III, Port, Gorge I+II '06, DC, NY I+II '08, Sea I+II, Van, Ridge , LA III+IV' 09, Indy '10, Cal, Van '11, Lond, Van, Sea '13, Memphis '14, RRHOF '17, Sea I+II '18, Van I+II, Vegas I+II '24
You guys hearda Freddie Foxxx aka Bumpy Knuckles?
He's one of the most respected and hardest underground rappers. It took YEARS for him to finally get a solo debut out, but in the Golden Age he made many great guest appearances. (Hot Potato - naughty by nature, Ruff Ruff - BDP)
This next jam is quite violent, but I always tell people they should treat gangsta rap like a movie, and let the story entertain you. Some people love watching American Gangster or The Departed, but then listen to rap and think the violence is stupid. It's all entertainment.
Prior to this song, Scarface was known as Akshen on the early Geto Boys stuff, but after this song, he took the moniker Scarface. Such a wicked song, with a great gangsta story. Some Crazy shit happens in it. If you like it, I HIGHLY recommend the Geto Boys classic 1990 album: GRIP IT! On that Other Level. It is so damn good.
Blue Scholars!!! I cant believe they're getting some love!!! They totally deserve it. Bayani is badass. Im starting to work my way through their back catalog.
Rap today is certainly not what it used to be. We're all hooked to the classics. But its hard to find current rap/hip hop that is consistently good. These days im more into "underground" hip-hop. Shit that doesn't get radio play. Forget the auto-tune and all that bling bling bullshit. I wanna hear some hot beats and good lyrics. None of this mainstream kid rap bullshit.
I cannot say enough about Talib Kweli on his own or as Black Starr or Reflection Eternal. DJ Hi-Tek is the man!!! The newest Reflection Eternal album from last year, Revolutions per Minute is by far one of my favorite albums from last year, and high up on my list of all time favorites.
Ballad of the Black Gold: http://youtu.be/phzHbzMu7E4
Also...for any females, or guys who don't mind listening to female rap, check out Jean Grae. She's on the Blacksmith Label (w/ Talib Kweli) and she is fucking insane! She's got a whole shit load of music out there...I saw her in '07 with Kweli, Mos Def, Common and Pharaoh Monch. She was unbelievable. I highly recommend The Evil Jeanius and Jeanius.
Anyone here thinking about going to Rock Tha Bells this year? Pretty bad ass line up. Nas playing Illmatic, Mobb Deep playing The Infamous, Erika Badu playing Baduism, Lauryn Hill, Souls of Mischief playing '93 till Infinity, GZA playing Liquid Swords..the list goes on and on!!! Im just waiting for the Boston tix to go onsale. http://www.rockthebells.net/
Hail Hail Conscious Rappers!!!
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Anyone here thinking about going to Rock Tha Bells this year? Pretty bad ass line up.
Ya man, i couldnt belileve that lineup. So many artists doing their best album. Rae and Ghost doin cuban linx!? Damn.
This song right here wasn't even on Youtube, so i uploaded it over night.
Check it out, the last verse is by Hi-C, they guy who supplied the voice for MC Gusto ( Chris Rock) in CB4. Love it, its a lot of nasty sex rhymes, but its funky!
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Man, he didnt come on until 1:45 in the morning, and played till 3:30 ish. I worked at 5am the next morning. ouch. Maestro Fresh Wes was the surprise opener.You can see him on stage, sitting in a chair rapping everyword, losing his mind, cuz it was probably a dream come true to see the God also. Great night. Still need to see KRS. I have a facebook group called "Bring KRS-One to Vancouver".
Van '98, Sea I+II '00, Sea '01, Sea II '02, Van '03, Gorge, Van, Cal, Edm '05, Bos I+II, Phi I+II, DC, SF II+III, Port, Gorge I+II '06, DC, NY I+II '08, Sea I+II, Van, Ridge , LA III+IV' 09, Indy '10, Cal, Van '11, Lond, Van, Sea '13, Memphis '14, RRHOF '17, Sea I+II '18, Van I+II, Vegas I+II '24
okay, this song is one of my favourties of all time. You wont realize how genius the lyrics and lyric structure are until you memorize it and try to rap along with it. Infectious bass line too.
One of the best rappers ever, constantly in top ten lists,
Comments
Impressive!
dude, that is crazy you mention them. I have their first album, some good tunes. What are they doing nowadays? Still affiliated with Cypress?
I bumped this shit all the time back in 97. hahahah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEqj1XqHn9k
You know what else was THE SHIT back then???
DO OR DIE:
Check these two out:
PO PIMP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzwfyPLZHb8
PAPERCHASE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hemut-EN6-w
and some real smooth shit by them too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9oNHudoubc
Seriously check those out. HUGE tunes from the 90's mang. Smoked so much weed to those guys rolling with the 10's in the back hhahahahah!
Thanks buddy, I was obsessed for years. Not so much now, have chilled on the collecting vinyl. Couldn't get enough as a kid and DJ'd for a lot of years, Old School Hip Hop, Electro and Funk. They are all the same thing essentially.
KRS-ONE nails this GREAT stuff on Kanye West in this interview, backs up your point and in general, what hiphop heads feel about Kanye.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxPm0TZcqHU
Old school hip hop is all I listened to back in High School.
I have a small collection on CD (approx 30 CD's), no vinyls.
My bro in law introduced me to old school so I listened to what he recommended/listened to.
Then when I got the net I discovered punk and then other rock genres.
I have recently dusted off my hip hop collection after almost a decade of neglect, still sounds fresh
Brilliant, well said KRS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NueE7Qng4Q
& KRS-ONE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe_zxk6oELU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRkoHiOi ... ata_player
What album is that on?
its not on an album, it's on the Sound of the Police 12" single. The Ultimate B-Side, if you ask me.
That track is large. I have the single in my collection and played it A LOT. Right at the part where KRS goes, if my train goes off the track...., I would mix in the Black Sheep Single, and for a second you would hear KRS and Black Sheep saying the exact same thing, and I would then slam the fader over on ....pick it up pick it up pick up BACK. to Black Sheep and that was the mix! It was killer.
He's one of the most respected and hardest underground rappers. It took YEARS for him to finally get a solo debut out, but in the Golden Age he made many great guest appearances. (Hot Potato - naughty by nature, Ruff Ruff - BDP)
Here is him solo, shakin down the industry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsNSFhVB_zo
and here he is with Gangstarr on the Classic Militia track:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emdVmO_7QA8
Good shit.
Prior to this song, Scarface was known as Akshen on the early Geto Boys stuff, but after this song, he took the moniker Scarface. Such a wicked song, with a great gangsta story. Some Crazy shit happens in it. If you like it, I HIGHLY recommend the Geto Boys classic 1990 album: GRIP IT! On that Other Level. It is so damn good.
Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwB5ddAVpNs
Great collection!
Rap today is certainly not what it used to be. We're all hooked to the classics. But its hard to find current rap/hip hop that is consistently good. These days im more into "underground" hip-hop. Shit that doesn't get radio play. Forget the auto-tune and all that bling bling bullshit. I wanna hear some hot beats and good lyrics. None of this mainstream kid rap bullshit.
I cannot say enough about Talib Kweli on his own or as Black Starr or Reflection Eternal. DJ Hi-Tek is the man!!! The newest Reflection Eternal album from last year, Revolutions per Minute is by far one of my favorite albums from last year, and high up on my list of all time favorites.
Ballad of the Black Gold: http://youtu.be/phzHbzMu7E4
Also...for any females, or guys who don't mind listening to female rap, check out Jean Grae. She's on the Blacksmith Label (w/ Talib Kweli) and she is fucking insane! She's got a whole shit load of music out there...I saw her in '07 with Kweli, Mos Def, Common and Pharaoh Monch. She was unbelievable. I highly recommend The Evil Jeanius and Jeanius.
Anyone here thinking about going to Rock Tha Bells this year? Pretty bad ass line up. Nas playing Illmatic, Mobb Deep playing The Infamous, Erika Badu playing Baduism, Lauryn Hill, Souls of Mischief playing '93 till Infinity, GZA playing Liquid Swords..the list goes on and on!!! Im just waiting for the Boston tix to go onsale. http://www.rockthebells.net/
Hail Hail Conscious Rappers!!!
Ya man, i couldnt belileve that lineup. So many artists doing their best album. Rae and Ghost doin cuban linx!? Damn.
This song right here wasn't even on Youtube, so i uploaded it over night.
Check it out, the last verse is by Hi-C, they guy who supplied the voice for MC Gusto ( Chris Rock) in CB4. Love it, its a lot of nasty sex rhymes, but its funky!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J46QLk17Ibc
Thanks buddy!
makes me think of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wn1vgafMVM
Doggystyle's got some funky ass beats fo sure
Black Moon. Essential Early 90's NY underground, featuring Buckshot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl6Hf8ryLkM
This guys is amazing, get the whole first album, here is a taste, featuring a very early Jay Z verse.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFHkNRjSVpA
MC SERCH
Back To The Grill featuring a VERY young Nasty Nas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFHkNRjSVpA
I love this shit right here, converted it into an mp3 even.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpUh-BZP5A4
hahah, I have one of the high rated comments! didnt notice that before.
Didn't really love Master P, but this song BUMPED the 10's hard. Good tune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFpwOZaxjAc
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That blew me away, brilliant!
Thank you for sharing.
was lucky enough to see Rakim last year in Vancouver. a dream come true for me.
here is a video I took from the show, front row.
MAKE EM MAKE EM CLAP TA DIS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyXenqAuh4c
Man, he didnt come on until 1:45 in the morning, and played till 3:30 ish. I worked at 5am the next morning. ouch. Maestro Fresh Wes was the surprise opener.You can see him on stage, sitting in a chair rapping everyword, losing his mind, cuz it was probably a dream come true to see the God also. Great night. Still need to see KRS. I have a facebook group called "Bring KRS-One to Vancouver".
One of the best rappers ever, constantly in top ten lists,
KOOL G RAP
Bad To The Bone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhmRadOAId0