In 2006 Nas announced to the world Hip Hop was dead. He was probably right. Since that obituary, Emcees and Producers the world over have been culling and collecting its lifeless flesh and bones. Like Victor Frankenstein, they’re resurrecting new monsters, creating new sounds and forging fresh styles - call it, Hip Hop 2.0 . For any fan of the genre who’s felt like there’s no hope, or for any fiend who’s never lost faith, this list is for you. The following tunes/artists are not to be slept on. [...]
Gift of Gab Name: Timothy Parker Origin: Panorama City, California Location: Oakland, California Label: Quannum Projects Gift of Gab on: Facebook | Twitter | Blogspot | YouTube [...]
Kreayshawn, Lil Debbie, and V-Nasty could elevate the Bay Area to new heights of fame if they only dump the over-hyped boys they hang out with.
The only category Bay Area MCs Zumbi (of Zion I) and the Grouch (of Living Legends) squeeze neatly into is "Decisively West Coast," what with their nonchalant pre-swagger and hella dope lingo. Outside that pigeonhole, these two — particularly with Zion I producer AmpLive dropping bass lines off rooftops — are in their own ballpark, league, and battleground, not so much fighting for hip-hop as struggling to resonate beyond the genre, and to dent a larger consciousness with their casual anti-establishmentarianism. Following a sermon by Brother Ali, the gang launch [...]
I'll be the first to admit that I've always been hesitant to check Erk Tha Jerk. Not like I haven't ever dug someone with a ridiculous handle – word to Trick Daddy – but I get a lot of... Support indie media! Read the rest at thephoenix.com . . .
I haven't heard anything that breakthrough in hip-hop lately, so I thought I'd dig through my collection and find something noteworthy. Blackalicious, along with the rest of the Quannum crew, were a main reason for my first interests in hip-hop. Their West Coast, laid-back vibes made me rethink what hip-hop was all about. Nia may have been my first glimpse into the Gift of Gab's whimsical words, but Blazing Arrow blew me away - well, I guess they both did. Blazing Arrow may not be the [...]
Felonious leads the pack in the Bay Area hip-hop scene, and their newest album, Live City, is no exception. More like it: ALBUM REVIEW: "Golden City" Golden City FREE TICKETS: Hip-Hop Heads, We've Got Free Passes To Felonious Live Review: Motion City Soundtrack at Great American Music Hall
Today I was reminiscing about past summers and favorite pool-side songs, when I remembered one of my favorite summer dayz groups, Latyrx. What the hell ever happened to those guys? They had two exceptional albums and then split ways. Originally, my favorite of the two was Lyrics Born over Lateef (the Truth Speaker), but as time progressed and careers developed the tables turned. Lyrics Born has shifted more to a pop sound, which is all in good, but not my thing; while Lateef has hooked up with the likes of Z-Trip, Chief Xcel and Blackalicious, which [...]
I can't believe I haven't featured a song from Triangulation Station or, for that matter, any of Opio's other solo projects before. Yea, he's got some more recent work out now, but this album is his masterpiece. Opio is from one of the best hip hop groups of all time, Hieroglyphics. Comprised of a talented pool of MC's, Hieroglyphics was the best of the best in the late 90's/early 00's (for an underground group). The only MC from Hiero that comes close to Opio's talent is Del who collaborated with Dan the Automator & [...]
I can't believe I haven't featured a song from Triangulation Station or, for that matter, any of Opio's other solo projects before. Yea, he's got some more recent work out now, but this album is his masterpiece. Opio is from one of the best hip hop groups of all time, Hieroglyphics. Comprised of a talented pool of MC's, Hieroglyphics was the best of the best in the late 902s/early 002s (for an underground group). The only MC from Hiero that comes close to Opio's talent is Del who collaborated with Dan the Automator & [...]
Click here to view the embedded video. Ghost Ride the Whip (The Hyphy Movement) is a documentary based on where the Bay Area got its roots from and why the culture is like it is today. It covers many key proponents of the movement, including Keek da Sneek , E-40 , and even M.C. Hammer , but one in particular is highlighted, Mac Dre . When I first heard about Mac Dre in 2004 I had just started out college. My roommate, who's from the [...]
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[Listen] Daft Punk - "Horizon" (Japanese Bonus Track)
Ta-ku – “Love Lost” (Daughter Edit)
MP3: Daft Punk – “Horizons” (RAM Japanese Bonus Track)
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