fans of underground rap?

[stewaat]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Hmmm...

I don't have Below The Heavens on my iphone but I do have the cd in the car, might have to run out there and grab it.

Not sure why I never really listened to it in the first place...

Let us know what you thought man.

I was running tonight...in the rain...listening to "Dancing in the Rain"...I listened to it for pretty much the entire 30 minute run.

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

My fave is "Show Me the Good Life" with Aloe Blacc and Joseph.

[jmood88]

Re: fans of underground rap?

I'm not a big fan of The Grouch but this is a nice video
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[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

I'm not a big fan of The Grouch but this is a nice video
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one of my really good friend's favorite artist is The Grouch... so I have to listen to him ALL THE TIME... This video is hot.

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Torae & Marco Polo Collaboration Album "Double Barrel" In The Works

Brooklyn's own Torae, the emcee responsible for the recent album "Daily Conversation" has recently announced that he has enlisted the services of one of Hip Hop's most underrated producers Marco Polo to be the sole person behind the boards for his follow-up "Double Barrel". Torae says to expect the new album to drop sometime in the third quarter of 2008.

Make sure you pick up Torae & Marco Polo's albums "Daily Conversation" & "Port Authority" both in stores right now. Keep it locked for updates on both artists!

New Group called C.R.A.C. ... Blu & Ta-Raach

C.R.A.C. - "Don't Talk"

Mos Def Announces Title Of Upcoming New Album "The Ecstatic"

In recent shows Mos Def has performed new songs from his album said to be named "The Ecstatic". He has shown crowds tracks produced by Madlib and Oh No (Madlib's younger brother) and has rumoured to be going to Kanye West for new material. The Madlib produced track "Auditorium" features a guest appearance from someone Mos calls "one of his heroes". He doesn't reveal who this guest is but rumour has it that the guest is the legendary Slick Rick.

Other confirmed tracks on the album are "Super Magic" Produced by Oh No and "Twilight Speedball" Produced By Chad Hugo & Mos Def. "The Ecstatic" which is Mos Def's fourth solo album is said to be released in stores in April 2008.

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

The 2007 FOUR Awards

The Rest:


Group of the Year:
Little Brother
2006 Winner: Little Brother


Producer of the Year:
9th Wonder
2006 Winner: 9th Wonder


Featured Artist of the Year:
Phonte Coleman
2006 Winner: Phonte Coleman


U.R. Song to Download of the Year:
"Too Much" - Remo & Big TReaL (9th Wonder)
2006 Winner: "Beautiful Sight" - Wade Waters (prod. by Analogic)


Hook of the Year:
"Story of My Life" ft. JY - Special Teamz (Yomo)
2006 Winner: "Games" ft. Samson - AZ (prod. by Bob Perry & Arnold Mischkulnig)


Skit of the Year:
4:05 in the song "Go See the Doctor 2K7" by DJ Jazzy Jeff
2006 Winner: "I Thought You Was a G?" by Pigeon John


Underground Scene of the Year:
Durham, NC
2006 Winner: Los Angeles, CA

[wwharton]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Durham? Wonder what kind of slang comes out of those Duke students.

[jmood88]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Torae & Marco Polo Collaboration Album "Double Barrel" In The Works

Brooklyn's own Torae, the emcee responsible for the recent album "Daily Conversation" has recently announced that he has enlisted the services of one of Hip Hop's most underrated producers Marco Polo to be the sole person behind the boards for his follow-up "Double Barrel". Torae says to expect the new album to drop sometime in the third quarter of 2008.

Make sure you pick up Torae & Marco Polo's albums "Daily Conversation" & "Port Authority" both in stores right now. Keep it locked for updates on both artists!

New Group called C.R.A.C. ... Blu & Ta-Raach

C.R.A.C. - "Don't Talk"

Mos Def Announces Title Of Upcoming New Album "The Ecstatic"

In recent shows Mos Def has performed new songs from his album said to be named "The Ecstatic". He has shown crowds tracks produced by Madlib and Oh No (Madlib's younger brother) and has rumoured to be going to Kanye West for new material. The Madlib produced track "Auditorium" features a guest appearance from someone Mos calls "one of his heroes". He doesn't reveal who this guest is but rumour has it that the guest is the legendary Slick Rick.

Other confirmed tracks on the album are "Super Magic" Produced by Oh No and "Twilight Speedball" Produced By Chad Hugo & Mos Def. "The Ecstatic" which is Mos Def's fourth solo album is said to be released in stores in April 2008.

I hope Mos goes back to his Black on Both Sides type of stuff and not the weird rock/singing style that he's picked up. When he's featured on songs he still kills everything but then he puts out weird *** albums.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: fans of underground rap?

I hope Mos goes back to his Black on Both Sides type of stuff and not the weird rock/singing style that he's picked up. When he's featured on songs he still kills everything but then he puts out weird *** albums.

I think Kanye will give him some decent stuff and not that experimental tip that nobody seems to really fall in love with.

Question is, and always has been, why not get back with Talib and put out some new classic ish. Both in my eyes have not really released anything that epic lately

[jmood88]

Re: fans of underground rap?

I think Kanye will give him some decent stuff and not that experimental tip that nobody seems to really fall in love with.

Question is, and always has been, why not get back with Talib and put out some new classic ish. Both in my eyes have not really released anything that epic lately

Honeslty I can't stand Talib(although Ear Drum was surprisingly good). I would just rather Mos come out with his own classic album then have to be bothered with Talib ruining a song.

[wwharton]

Re: fans of underground rap?

I hope Mos goes back to his Black on Both Sides type of stuff and not the weird rock/singing style that he's picked up. When he's featured on songs he still kills everything but then he puts out weird *** albums.

lol. Honestly, it's not something he's "picked up". Much like Wyclef, Mos Def has always been a bit all over the place. It's just his "all over the place" is generally right in line with what hard core hip hop fans want to hear. With that said, I can't remember the details of his last album but I remember that he didn't really care too much about making money and I believe he didn't even want to make it. I'm just happy he's still making music at all. I liked his last album. It was definitely different to say the least (and for the first time ever, there were some Mos Def tracks I actually skipped) but its got some nice tracks. I think if he's putting together something to be promoted and the whole 9 (which is what I'd read when I see he's talking to Kanye) then I don't think you've got anything to worry about.

BTW, I think I said this but I agree with you about Talib but I also think he shines when he's with Mos Def. I'd definitely welcome another Black Star album.

[stewaat]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Well if you guys go check out Atmosphere's myspace page you will see a couple cool things. First you'll see they put up a webisode called "Paint it Gold". Basically what they want to do is answer a bunch of questions from the fans. Next thing is that they posted their 15-city tour.

You can send them questions at [email protected]

The cool thing is that Slug actually responds. I noticed the closest place to me was Washington DC and I am going to see Atmosphere before I die haha.

Anyways I asked him if I need to go up there and he said no, he'll be visiting Chapel Hill in the fall. Thought it was cool to get a response.

Now I get to go visit my favorite school and see my favorite artist. I have to say that made my day.

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

I think Kanye will give him some decent stuff and not that experimental tip that nobody seems to really fall in love with.

Question is, and always has been, why not get back with Talib and put out some new classic ish. Both in my eyes have not really released anything that epic lately

Talib's album reached #2 on Billboard so he was pretty ground-breaking as of late... as in he broke thru the underground surface... but he was always on the verge.

I would love something black star for sure tho.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Talib's album reached #2 on Billboard so he was pretty ground-breaking as of late... as in he broke thru the underground surface... but he was always on the verge.

I would love something black star for sure tho.

What'd you think about Eardrum X? I bumped like four or five tracks.. but I wasn't feelin it man. I have a feeling he reached #2 because he's with WB now.

And JMood.. are you serious?! I've been bumping "Beautiful" with Mary J. longinggggg for another Black Star. They go together like salt and pepper.

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

What'd you think about Eardrum X? I bumped like four or five tracks.. but I wasn't feelin it man. I have a feeling he reached #2 because he's with WB now.

And JMood.. are you serious?! I've been bumping "Beautiful" with Mary J. longinggggg for another Black Star. They go together like salt and pepper.

I loved "Everything Man" ... http://www.operationsports.com/forum...postcount=2041

and the album was an A- for me... http://www.operationsports.com/forum...&postcount=970

Although by years end... I would say it was just a B. Besides "Everything Man" I didn't think many of the tracks gave the album lasting value...

really funny... while I was typing this with my shuffle on in my itunes, "Eat to Live" came on.

I think the Talib/Madlib connection is stellar... more of those would be appreciated.