ProvenDeadly
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Andrew Korenchkin
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Blu just dropped a new EP with Nottz.
https://soundcloud.com/diamondmedia360/sets/blu-nottz-titans-in-the-flesh-ep-stream
https://soundcloud.com/diamondmedia360/sets/blu-nottz-titans-in-the-flesh-ep-stream
Man Blu lately is sounding the best he has in years. It's great to see. These beats are kinda eh though.
I wish he would go back to working with guys like Exile and Knxledge, but I think he got bored of using soul / jazz beats.
ViewtifulJC
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we'll always have Below the Heavens, these struggle beats cant take that away from us
Andrew Korenchkin
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Obligatory "he should pair up with Madlib" comment here!
Madlib's far more diverse than one might think at first glance, and I think he could bring something really interesting if he's willing to divulge a bit. Still makes me giddy thinking about how he used Gentle Giant and Goblin songs on two of his production songs.
ViewtifulJC
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speaking of Madlib, I pray to God Gibbs didnt rape nobody so they can get Bandanna out this year
I agree the more I listen to it. Really feeling this Dreezy chick though surprise of the year for me, never heard of
Andrew Korenchkin
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+1. Was listening to Pinata just yesterday, and it's more revealing with every listen. I also think Gibbs' subject matter allows for Madlib to get a bit more creative, though the Soul and Jazz samples are still prevalent.
Fakeknowledge
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The Atlantis beat on that Blu EP, help.
Listened to the first few tracks earlier, sounds good.
Listened to the first few tracks earlier, sounds good.
I don't have anything to do and it's the middle of the day, so I figured why, anybody trying to plug...I'm just gonna chill in here and wait and see what happens
MUSIC IS FUN
MUSIC IS FUN
richardhawk
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Saw Clams last night, He brought out Vince for a few songs. Dope set but it was way way way too short. Also you can tell clams isn't very comfortable on stage he looked worried the entire time.
IrishNinja
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ah that's not even far off - any promo stuff out yet?
not a big cap fan but the pillage is legit
and this is always trick for me:
- GZA put out arguably one of the finest solo joints, but follow-ups weren't on that level
- Mef is prolly my favorite MC from the group (just love his shit & many guest spots, i always enjoy em) but even as a Tical defender on here, he's not got the best body of work....Blackout! stays a highlight, and i love 2000 judgment or whaever
- Ghost is hands-down the most consistent but his last few themed albums have resonated less, really hoping for a return with SC2
Deck is still one of my favorites for opening clan joints, and Uncontrolled Substances highly underrated. ODB likewise had 1 classic (as a clan album) and some mixed stuff, same with Masta Killah
the GOAT! shouts to blackace
ehhh ill wait on impressions
BITCH TO BE A NURSE YOU GOTTA GO TO SCHOOL FIRST
Andrew Korenchkin
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Yeah, the level of quality and the way that the members really falter or stand out is all over the place, and it's confusing as hell to trying to mentally develop a consensus for each member. Kind of a shame that Deck has never really released a classic solo album, but he steals the show on almost every Wu Tang song and crushes guest verses.
I just wonder what would of happened if U-God got more verses on 36 Chambers, because his one verse is bad ass. Masta Killa's verse I've probably played over and over again until I memorized it.
IrishNinja
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No Said Date was fantastic, cause of it being kinda a clan joint too - ugodzilla and didnt deck lose his original shit like meth in the great RZA flood?
Andrew Korenchkin
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Ah yeah, I should get to that sometime. The features sound great, too.
On another note, is there a way to get the Madlib +Talib Kweli collaboration free? Stone Throw records released it for free....I'm guessing it's too late.
Wait, you mean that Liberation one from back in the days? I won't be listening to Talib in 2016, but that tape had some nice tracks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTcbLR4mxfU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JrgwWtfb14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jj0FE6AWV8
Glass Rebel
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gucci watching himself in springbreakers is hilarious
Andrew Korenchkin
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Yup, that's the one. I don't have too high expectations for it but it's an intriguing album. Honestly I'm not the biggest Talib Kweli fan either, as I'm not a fan of his delivery.
Anyway, looking for hilarious rap songs with good humor and funny lyrics. What are the funniest rap songs you've guys have heard?
yeah, who in a hip-hop thread would actually listen to a hip-hop album?
Hip Hop
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This shit is good
A-F-R-O - Sunshine & Flowers Ft. Marco Polo (A-F-R-O Polo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up9BKYylN28
A-F-R-O - Sunshine & Flowers Ft. Marco Polo (A-F-R-O Polo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up9BKYylN28
Cesare Borgia
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2016 First Week Numbers
Drake - 852k
Kendrick Lamar - 142k
Future - 100k
Kevin Gates - 93k
Schoolboy Q - 52k
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - 51k
Wiz Khalifa - 45k
Yo Gotti - 45k
Big Sean & Jhene Aiko - 40k
2 Chainz - 34k
YG - 28k
Bas - 8k
Snoop Dogg - 8k
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Wow major fall off for Q from Oxy (139k) to this (51k). I'd imagine the shootings played a role since they completely threw off the marketing. But ultimately it's another case of a TDE artist waiting too long and losing hype, fans flock elsewhere, etc.
Drake - 852k
Kendrick Lamar - 142k
Future - 100k
Kevin Gates - 93k
Schoolboy Q - 52k
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - 51k
Wiz Khalifa - 45k
Yo Gotti - 45k
Big Sean & Jhene Aiko - 40k
2 Chainz - 34k
YG - 28k
Bas - 8k
Snoop Dogg - 8k
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Wow major fall off for Q from Oxy (139k) to this (51k). I'd imagine the shootings played a role since they completely threw off the marketing. But ultimately it's another case of a TDE artist waiting too long and losing hype, fans flock elsewhere, etc.
Awful numbers all around, Drake and B-Side Kendrick project aside.
Psychological Intellect
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Q is 77K with streams
Nothing caused the dropoff but Q and TDE going 2 years without music. But Q said he had to do it to take care of his daughter
Nothing caused the dropoff but Q and TDE going 2 years without music. But Q said he had to do it to take care of his daughter
Face it Tiger..
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ViewtifulJC
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damn drake saving this irrelevant music genre
Andrew Korenchkin
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Wait, is that really him?
Tokubetsu
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take cheddahz name out your mouth fuckboy
serious question why is ugod clowned on... cant say i rate him but he had some shit going on occaisionally
ive seen how the other clan members have spoken to him so i know of that
i rated cap lyrics the worst when i was younger but his top bars are crazy... winter warz bars obamaphew.jpg, made my cappadonna hate stop
ive seen how the other clan members have spoken to him so i know of that
i rated cap lyrics the worst when i was younger but his top bars are crazy... winter warz bars obamaphew.jpg, made my cappadonna hate stop
Tokubetsu
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Gates is big man. The internet is just weird.
gates is trash
woat hook might actually belong to u-god
woat hook might actually belong to u-god
when you're in a group with people like ghostface, raekwon, method man, deck, etc. somebody gotta be the worst member and that's u-god
Kadal Shqipe, we know the reason and it's not because he's interested in everyone's opinion.
For the record I don't see how one can rank one of the original Wu members in a list when so many factors come into play like influence and fanboyism.
Andrew Korenchkin
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This is exactly the fucking reason, breh. Discussions in regards to favorites are EASILY my all time favorite conversations, next with ranking artists and albums. Derek needs to get cracking on more album rankings. And the more the merrier when it comes to replies. I love reading threads on favorite Rap albums and verses on NeoGAF; shame they don't always last long.
Out of town (or in town) writer in Los Angeles constantly asking for lists from hip hop fans?
How much they pay your hipster ass hah
Killer Mike that dude hah
Andrew Korenchkin
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What on earth are you talking about? I'm not getting paid anything. I don't even live in LA right now (I'm from Arizona which has absolutely no Hip Hop scene whatsoever), and I've never been a journalist for music.
I also have no idea what constitutes me as a "hipster", either.
Net_Wrecker
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All I've seen are the instagram stuff posted in this thread a while back
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGHvkulHsx6/?taken-by=kno_of_cunninlynguists
https://www.instagram.com/p/BG5ocdHHszf/
I meant as a person but i guess it fits his music as well
For me RZA is incredible. His high points have been ultra high. The first Bobby Digital album is a classic for me. I'm def gonna cop his new album, Banks & Steelz.
Andrew Korenchkin
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I......what?
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