You can listen to the podcast below where I’ll be playing a track from each of the albums and giving you a bit of background on them. There was a lot of hip-hop worth checking out from last year, so if you want to dive a bit deeper here’s a big playlist I compiled of hip-...
Meanwhile, “Fight the Power” is the grandson of James Brown’s “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” as the greatest hip-hop call to arms for the Black community. — S.R. 88 Ice-T, O.G. Original Gangster Year: 1991 Let’s get the obvious joke out of the way: Yes...
His instrumentals deliver hard-hitting beats and are often used for anthem singles by artists looking to make a big splash on the radio. In times when rap finds itself in a creativity rut, you can count on Just Blaze to innovate and help it move on to new sounds. Notable Credits:Kanye ...
Kool G Rap - Last Of A Dying Breed Legendary Juice Crew member Kool G Rap is one of the best and most influential emcees in the history of Hip Hop, a major influence on some of Hip Hop’s greatest artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Eminem, and Jay-Z. Last Of A Dying...
Count Bass-D - Pre-Life Crisis (1995) Count Bass-D is an underrated producer and musician who dropped a great number of worthwhile progressive albums in his long career. His recording debut Pre-Life Crisis is a fun, feel-good album, where Count uses real instruments and holds his own –...
And as they gained on the place the loco had to terminate 12Because a tragic grave wake was breaking on through the gateA dust-bitten young guy was a widow’s only sonA huge crowd from the town was keeping her strongWhen the Lord saw the widow and her tear-filled eyes 13Compassion ...
Dedicated to The Notorious B.I.G. ’Kiss pens a personal kite to Christopher "Frank White" Wallace and shares it with the world. Cuban Link's "Flowers For The Dead" Dedicated to Big Pun Cuban Link drops a lyrical rose on Pun's grave site. ...
I am not sure if “All Things Fall Apart” was released in theaters but that film felt more like a passion project for him. I will give both films credit for the soundtracks. With “8 Mile” taking place in 1995, it was interesting to hear Mobb Deep, The Notorious B.I.G, Naughty ...
33. Star Quality & Class – Betcha Got A Dude On The Side 34. Missy Dee And The Melody Crew – Missy Missy Dee 35. Sweet G – Boogie Feelin’ Rap 36. Radiance Ft. Prize – The Micstro 37. Count Coolout – Touch The Rock (Rhythm Rap Rock Revival) ...
DJ Quik is one of the most underrated producers. Not enough people know Quik's work and his influence on L.A. hip-hop. Those who do celebrate his legacy, which was forged from G-funk, itself forged from funk. The scientist who sparked that flame? Quik's the name. ...