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GAF-Hop |OTXI| Five Year Nation
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Storm Chamber
Banned
pop shit when your whole camp fell off this year brehs
CountBlack
Member
TDE gettin a little cocky tbh
their numbers havent been bad for the year tho
Kendrick could deliver the second coming.. maybe they got a reason behind dis
their numbers havent been bad for the year tho
Kendrick could deliver the second coming.. maybe they got a reason behind dis
CountBlack
Member
I was gonna mention that but both of them take shots anyway which is true.
Sometimes warranted, sometimes it would be better just to not say anything.
He been running his mouth for a while now, no feelings caught, just think he's annoying on social media
CountBlack
Member
Drake did send veiled shots at Kendrick tho
Punch is Punch
Dangeroo is Top Dawg
Dave Free is Dave
Oh yeah, top dawg runs his mouth more than any of the artists. Unnecessary.
Punch: https://twitter.com/iamstillpunch
Dangeroo (top dawg?): https://twitter.com/dangerookipawaa
Different people right? That's what confused me. I thought Dangeroo was punch.
Punch: https://twitter.com/iamstillpunch
Dangeroo (top dawg?): https://twitter.com/dangerookipawaa
Different people right? That's what confused me. I thought Dangeroo was punch.
Yea and Kendrick sent them first after Drake had the good grace to take him on tour and give him a feature
I obviously prefer Kendrick between the two but let's be honest, TDE is the source of bad blood between the camps not Drake.
PhoenixDark
Banned
While I agree Punch and Dawg are feeling themselves a little too much...I can't fault them for responding to that wack ass Drake "diss." Aubrey literally responded to Kendrick by saying "I make the best hooks, yall." Really?
We all laughed at that when it happened, I'm cool with Punch doing the same. My bigger problem is that if Drake had released a song as commercial and soccer mom friendly as I Love Myself, Punch and Top Dawg would be laughing on twitter. And I actually like the song, but let's be real.
We all laughed at that when it happened, I'm cool with Punch doing the same. My bigger problem is that if Drake had released a song as commercial and soccer mom friendly as I Love Myself, Punch and Top Dawg would be laughing on twitter. And I actually like the song, but let's be real.
Discotheque
Banned
Yeah honestly nobody kendrick called out has released a single as awful as "I" imo
Drake doesn't even need to bring that up though. A king doesn't stoop to his subject's level
[I'd put lebron trollface here but I'm too lazy to find it]
Drake doesn't even need to bring that up though. A king doesn't stoop to his subject's level
[I'd put lebron trollface here but I'm too lazy to find it]
CountBlack
Member
Too late Discodust
While 'i' was what it was. Drake did release some shit like Hold On Were Going Home on some pinnacle of corny shit.
After Started from the bottom tho
Discotheque
Banned
They'll start like I did, with ice cube
I don't want them to turn out like me though so it would have to be after 13
But who am I kidding. They'll be on YouTube 2.0 listening to Travis Scott's son yung flame at 8 years old
CountBlack
Member
that bottom
Can't SMH at this enough.
BRB GOTTA STAGE THE PART WHERE I LOOK LIKE IM A MOTHER
FOH
MuddyDonut
Member
In other news I can't get into this bus driver. I'll come back to this later.
The Artful Dodger
Member
Kim's not about let herself be upstaged by anybody...even her own kid.
Discotheque
Banned
lol
why do people even buy any of those garbage clothes
My friend was wearing one of those shirts
He also doesn't listen to much kanye or any la flame. I had to talk to him
The Artful Dodger
Member
Real talk tho that shit happens sometimes, even with really watchful parents. my dad lost me in six flags once when I was a kid. I had to go find a security guard.
lol my parents were super watchful but if they took their eyes off me for a sec...I was gone.
PhoenixDark
Banned
yup looks like she didn't want the baby to distract from her pics first.
PhoenixDark
Banned
Late but cosigning this. The entire camp gets super defensive when it comes to opinions and they take shots and shit too. If anything breaks TDE apart it will be those guys egos. Way to gassed ATM.
The Artful Dodger
Member
GAF logic
Storm Chamber
Banned
MorisUkunRasik
Member
Kendrick Lamacklemar, Ab-Soul alternating between corny and boring, Q being a drug/food addict. Rock is the only one not destroying his image...cause he ain't release anything and has almost no presence.
TDE way too cocky with how they've performed post-GKMC
TDE way too cocky with how they've performed post-GKMC
It's wack. What do these two guys gain from this besides some attention? It doesn't grow the TDE brand, nobody's checking for these guys like that. All it does is make hip hop fans dislike them for being self righteous and pointlessly confrontational. It's like what would happen if you gave Count Blackule a PR job, just a mess.
I don't really think so. Credit is due where credit is due: Kendrick released a super dope album that made waves and sold records. Moreso it was one of the first times we've seen a very lyrical album based on a concept get a lot of buzz. And he does deserve dap for that. The rest of these TDE bums running their mouths and slacking off based on Kendricks shine tho...
lmao I was posting in that thread, people need to gtfo with that kind of bullshit logic. Mr. Sprinkles doesn't give a fuck about your family if he's grown and pissed off.
So even though more than a week has passed, I still wanted to commit to listening hip hop classics I’ve never heard, so I gave Stress: The Extinction a few listens between yesterday and today. Here are my thoughts:
Intro: What a fitting way to start the album. It’s like the whole album’s essence was condensed into a two minute track; a mélange of voices groaning before the drums hit and Po psychotically delivers his first verse. It perfectly encapsulates the anger and confusion of this album. Monch also delivers lyrically but it was just a sample of things to come.
Stress: Fuck, this song is awesome. I love the bass before the horns kick in. The horn sample sounds like something you’d hear in a horror movie reveal. It’s an explosion after the tamer intro, with Po and Monch delivering explicit lines like “I'm spreading, like leprosy, throughout the record label” and “My perception of poetical injection is ejaculation The Immaculate Conception.” I love Monch’s verse as he takes on the role of a godlike figure,
while he also takes a shit on your musical taste,
The end also accentuates the utter insanity of this track. The “CRUSH, KILL , DESTROY, STRESS” chants over the blaring horn sample terrify me.
The Extinction Agenda: The beat on this track is smoother than Stress and the Intro, and although that’s the case, Po and Monch are still brutal as fuck.
But Monch steals the show with this part:
My man Monch floored me with the chess metaphor. Amazing breath control. Despite his faster flow, he still knows exactly when to pause for the added effect (“LET IT LIVE”
.I also can’t help but notice their chemistry in this track. They truly complement each other perfectly.
Thirteen: Monch amazes me with the change of his inflection while he delivers some lines. If you told me he’s genuinely psychotic, I’d believe you. He also disowns the beat, because fuck the beat, it doesn’t dictate what he says or how he’ll say it.
Black Sunday: This song was ok. I don’t mind the hook, but the song is relatively calmer and less memorable than the other tracks. No lyrical highlights either. Beat is serviceable, I think I’ve heard that sample before though.
Drop Bombs: This interlude is nuts. The opera in the background, the screams, the drums. It’s a perfect lead in to Bring It On.
Bring It On: This song might have my favorite Monch verse. The way he changes up tempo,repeats certain syllables, pronounces and raises his voice for effect, as well as all the syllabic density he fits in; it’s all pretty much perfect
Po’s verse is no slouch either.
Probably my favorite track off the album in terms of delivery and showcasing their technical abilities
Why: Great song too. I love the sax on this, and they both tackle girl issues with the same sharp wit they exhibit throughout the whole album. Probably one of the few times Po’s verse is better than Monch’s.
Let’s Organize: Best upbeat song on the album. I love the funky bassline and horn sample. Hook pumps me up too. I’m glad Po has the most verses on this, since his voice and flow sounds better on this type of beat than the harsher sounding tracks. I also love the song structure on this album; Let’s Organize -> Keep It Koming is an awesome string of smooth, jazzy songs.
3-2-1: Po once again nails it; great delivery and verse. The way he rides the beat, controls his flow; so effortless. Fucking amazing. Dat bassline.
Keep it Koming: I love the odd percussion on this song; definitely distinguishes it from all the previous upbeat songs, despite its minimal composition. By this point I also realized how this duo can perfectly adapt to any beat that is thrown to them with the same charisma consistently. It’s just a joy to listen to both of them, whether it’s an abrasive song like Stress or something as smooth as this.
Stray Bullet: When y’all were talking about a song concept revolving around a bullet last week, I couldn’t help but think “that sounds kinda gimmicky.” (the Nas song with a similar concept was ok).This song is definitely one of the best songs on the album though. The sample used sounds menacing, as it should. The imagery painted by Monch on this song is astounding, providing vivid detail with each bar. Everything moves in such a fast pace, as if the song is travelling with the bullet. I can’t help but sense some of the undertones in this song. A commentary on gun violence and how random it can be at times.
Maintain: Surprisingly optimistic closer that pretty much encapsulates all the themes of the album. Po delivers lyrically, as he raps about the crime and unemployment rate, injustice with cops, but ends the verse with a more lighthearted, braggodocious tone (being pulled over by cops in your Rolls Royce, making masterpieces in the studio). I didn’t particularly like Monch’s crooning on my first listen, but have grown to like it as it feels more primal and sentimental as he talks about his dad and the depressing situation around him.
Overall, I think this whole album is justified in being called a classic. It sounds abrasive, ominous, yet personal, emotional and funny. No flashy gimmicks. No BS. Just an earnest rap duo spitting their lungs out on some timeless beats.
Storm Chamber
Banned
The Equinox follow up
Syphon Filter
Member
Need more Jay rock!
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
I actually think Q has become a better rapper since dropping his album, and all these kids rock bucket hats in NYC. He can definitely be the number 2 on the label, he just needs a catchy radio song to get maximum exposure.
silentcapybara
Banned
des, good looking on that new eric dingus. absolutely mental. dude just keeps improving on his sound.
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