Growing up, Philadelphia was the home of some of my favorite hip hop. I've made no qualms about calling Schoolly D, 3xDope, Steady B, Cash Money & Marvelous, among other classic Philly acts as some … more
One of the most interesting stories of music in the 2000s was the return of the Wu-Tang Clan from punchlines to superstars, and perhaps a consistently underrated story of pop music is the persistent popularity … more
The best thing about Kanye West is also the worst thing about him: he has no filter. What Kanye thinks comes out of his mouth, or on the stage of an awards show or benefit concert, or best of all, into … more
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djbenny posted a Quick Tip about EPMD.
November 24, 2009
I dont like kanye west. I do have to give it to him cause he does make good music but his music is over shadowed by his bad manners. You could be the smartest or prettiest person in the world … more
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johncaryparsons reviewed Young Jeezy.
October 17, 2009
The Recession gave me a reason to enjoy Young Jeezy. It's a great album for driving and pumping up, and because of its topical nature, I feel that it's more broadly relatable. I never … more
I’m old enough to remember the beginning of Def Jam. I grew up in the Bay Area and was only 6 when they started in 1984, so I wasn’t there for Rick Rubin’s dorm parties 3000 miles away … more
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djevoke posted a Quick Tip about EPMD.
October 14, 2009
Im chillin & im bangin this new Jay-Z single and im thoroughly impressed with the God MC. Simply put he has taken the game back to Reasonable Doubt. Hard gritty beats with loud instrumentation. I … more
I loved Kanye back in the day. Ok, he hasn't been around that long... but I dug the preppy look, and his debut album. But I just can't stand him now. "I'm the … more
I hopped on the bus headed out to Chinatown last Sunday, barely able to contain my excitement at the endless records that I was about to discover or the friends that I would see or the amazingly talented … more
Illmatic, Nas' debut album is an undeniable classic that instantly gave him respect in the rap game. The album is very interesting in the fact it relatively short,only 10 songs including an interlude, … more
In an era of thick rope chains and the crack and cocaine boom, De La Soul's sound was a breath of fresh air. Wearing crazy colors and africa pendants instead of gold they were the hippies of hip hop in … more
I first noticed him on some of Jay-Z's albums, and first saw him at a Jay-Z concert in Chicago, where Kanye was announced the newest member of Rocafella. First concert I saw him perform in, however, was … more
I have been listening to Kanye West ever since I noticed his quick verse on Jay-Z's album, The Blueprint 2, on the song, The Bounce. My first impression of Kanye was that he was a a protege to Jay-Z … more