R.I.P. to Party Arty--he died a few years ago. You should know him from Big L's first album amongst other things. There's always some debate over who won this, but I'm sorry, Arty's clean rhyme scheme sealed the deal for me. Oh, and don't forget...
"When I was in Rikers / You was in diapers! / I was in cyphers / Rhymin with lifers!" - Party Arty
Yeah, winner = Party Arty.
-- WeX
Big Pun has his in The Bronx, and it's only right that Big L gets his in Harlem. Annecdotes from the likes of DJ Premier, Lord Finesse, Herb McGruff, & Stan Spit about their feelings on their man, Big L. Big L's eldest brother even says his peace. R.I.P. to one of the greatest to ever do it, Big L.
-- WeX
Welcome home Tragedy. If you aren't up on Tragedy Khadafi, there is something very wrong with that picture and I HIGHLY suggest that you fix that ASAP; he's one of the dopest artists to ever touch the microphone. Beneath the interview I've posted one of my favorite gems he's ever blessed, but that is by no means to suggest that he doesn't have others just as good or better. If you are a fan of Capone -N- Noreaga's classic debut album "The War Report", you owe Tragedy Khadafi a huge thank you.
-- WeX
Joey Crack and DJ Premier haven't linked up in... shit... in a HOT minute from what I can remember (I don't be checking for Joe anymore, understandably). This is crack; Lord have mercy, Premier killed this beat. Oh yeah... peace to The Bronx!!
-- WeX
Download: http://usershare.net/wexallah/mfbjhksbi8fm
Download: http://usershare.net/wexallah/0yf2e6of6kui
I recently got put on to this dude, and it's obvious that he is a fucking PROBLEM. Straight out of Indiana, his midwest style goes hard. He's got three mixtapes already out and an album on the way. Does he remind anyone else of Young Buck??
-- WeX
Download: http://usershare.net/wexallah/xozqzheb9fwu
I'd be lying if I said I saw this one coming. I'm not one for most southern artists, but Bun B is that dude, so recognize. R.I.P. Pimp C & Guru... UGK and Gangstarr for life.
-- WeX
I think it's safe to say Young Buck won't be attending any G-Unit reunion.
-- WeX
Game screamin "G-G-G-G-G-Unit!"? Wouldn't mind seeing this happen. When these dudes were all united, they were straight killing it. Damn, that seems like forever ago.
-- WeX
Broward Speaks : Platini from OneTwo Media Group on Vimeo.
My comrade Platini has been fucking with this rap shit since we were just some youngsters. His talent speaks for itself so be on the steady look out for him, he's a beast! The boy has been a monster in them streets for just as long as he has been a monster on that mic. Oh, and R.I.P. to a 36th respresenter to the fullest Jason AKA Jae AKA Trax. Wish you were still here in the physical.
-- WeX
Once again, Beans going in on Hova and pulling his card. Wait a second, Drake has been taking subliminals at the Broad Street Bully too?? Say it aint so.
-- WeX
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The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready to Die
-- WeX
Hopefully this isn't a one-hitter-quitter, because we could use these dudes back in the game. They obviously still got it.
-- WeX
Safe to say he absolutely killed this. Video's not too shabby either.
-- WeX
Download: http://usershare.net/wexallah/b3h43sf5faer
Download: http://usershare.net/wexallah/vdse37dqfgrh
Every so often I'll see some cornmuffin talking about how DJ Premier has fallen off in recent years and I become lost for words. It's sad that I even have to make such an obvious point that DJ Premier is still, hands down, the best doing it. Here are three tracks he's done in recent years that will knock your socks off. I honestly could post dozens and dozens more, but it will take up too much room on the blog. So I'll leave you with these three. SMH... it's like it's peoples' job to hate these days.
-- WeX
Download: http://usershare.net/wexallah/1b4m84ya8qe6
If you wish DMX could pull off another album as dope as It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, don't hold your breath, but this song is as good as any track on that album. Circa 2000 off "The Murderers" compilation album presented by Irv Gotti, this is primetime DMX, and it's a shame this track was so slept on. A grimey beat from Lil' Rob accompanied by hard lyrics and DMX's ferocious delivery, this one is an underground classic. Enjoy.
-- WeX
It's no shock that Drake is feeling Lil'
-- WeX
Lord have mercy, DJ Premier murdered this beat (as usual). Given the caliber of Canibus' skills, ill production was all he ever needed, so we can only ask one question: What took so long?
-- WeX
Download: http://usershare.net/wexallah/mysezsdcr798
This track is about a month old, but it's worth posting. Statik Selektah murked this beat. Sounds like a Super NES sample...Zelda?? Anyway, Freddie Foxx aka Bumpy Knuckles brings heat over this one. Maybe Guru's death ignited something in him.
-- WeX
Download: http://usershare.net/wexallah/wccrozcfnayv
This is what it’s all about—three of
-- WeX
Download: http://usershare.net/wexallah/zjzzsivrl5mt
This song is a certified banger, and the video is madd gritty. For those who haven't peeped this yet, you're welcome. Oh yeah, stay away from that PCP.
-- WeX
To all readers,
Peace, and welcome to the blog. There are plenty of Hip-Hop outlets on the internet, so it is likely important for you to know whether or not this site is for you. In deciding that, you probably need to assess the credibility of him who will be channeling the forthcoming news, insights, and opinions—the author…me. Rather than waste your time, I’ll give it to you straight. The majority of the rap music I listen to ranges between 1994 and 2004. That’s not, by any means, to suggest that I won’t listen to a classic ‘88 album like “The Great Adventures of Slick Rick”. Likewise, that’s not, by any means, to suggest that I won’t listen to a classic ’09 album like “Born and Raised”. In my opinion, dope music these days is a rarity, but it is far from extinct. That's the point of this blog. I’m not an expert, and I don’t know it all. Anyone who suggests to be so shouldn’t be taken seriously. I do know a great deal though, and I certainly know what I do like and what I don’t like. I’m feeling originality. I’m feeling boom-bap beats. I’m feeling complex flows. I’m feeling lyrics with substance. I’m feeling MCs with rhythm. I’m not feeling copycat choruses. I’m not feeling childish lyrics. I’m not feeling noisy-ass beats. I'm not feeling music without a cause (other than financial gain). I’m not feeling this newer, dumbed-down sound. I love a dope sample in the beat. I can’t stand a loud blow-horn in the beat. I love music with a message, not a gimmick. I love music for the art, not for the money. Music with soul is that music you feel. Music with sounds is that music you hear. Know the difference. I’m open-minded, and always looking to expand my catalogue. I’d be honored to help expand yours.
Peace,
WeX Allah
