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....and it's defiantly the best album of the year so far. The album is similar to BE but at the same time the production is more experimental (in a good way) and Common touches on a bigger variety of subjects (especially on Forever Begins, Misunderstood, and Drivin Me Wild). The basic sound of BE is still here though and that's a good thing...because Common and Kanye make some great music together.Comment
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And Jmood...I guess 9th Wonder isn't really getting worse, he's just not improving at all IMO. So basically every year I get more and more bored with his beats. I still like him though and love alot of his earlier beats. "The Listening" is one of the best albums of the 2000's.Comment
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CD's to look forward to...
Artist: Madlib
Album: "Beat Konducta India"
Producer(s): Madlib
Release Date: August 28th
Reason: Beat Konducta Movie Scenes was pretty tight... Madlib alone is pretty tight.
Artist: Guilty Simpson
Album: "Ode to the Ghetto"
Producer(s): Denaun Porter, Madlib, J Dilla, Oh No, Jake One
Release Date: September 25th
Reason: The first half of 2007 was a quiet one but with much success. Lots of great tracks and albums for sure, but the 2nd half is 'bout to get loud... especially on 9/25 with The Getback coming out and this much anticipated cd with some of the hottest producers around.
Artist: AZ
Album: "The Memphis Sessions"
Producer(s): N/A
Release Date: August 7th
Reason: 1st disc is songs from The Format ... reformattedover soulful funky beats apparently, and disc 2 is all new stuff from AZ... uhhhhhh.... MUST GET?
PART 3 ... COMING SOON!!!Last edited by X*Cell; 07-23-2007, 07:33 AM.SAN ANTONIO SPURSComment
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Artist: Common
Album: Finding Forever
Producers: Devo Springsteen; J Dilla; Kanye West; DJ Premier; Karriem Riggins; will.i.am
Release Date: July 31, 2007
A lot of the songs sound way too similar and that is in large part because of Kanye West producing 10 of the 13 songs and doesn't attempt to change up the style much. However, that being said, Common put out another cd that is worth appraisal. None of the songs really blow you away, but all in all it's a consistently good album with no immediate flaws.
If I had to make up a definition of why Common named his cd "Finding Forever" it would be his search for hip-hop longevity and that special place where all the greats are remembered and haven't been forgotten. With another solid album, Common is beginning to find forever (ha, track 12), and no matter what your opinion is of him... you can't deny that he IS one of the all-time greatest.
P.S.... Lonnie Lynn Sr. is back.- Grade:
- 96% (A)
- Song to Download:
- "Play Your Cards Right"
- Produced By:
- Karriem Riggins
Do you consider Common underground?
My answer would be no... what about you guys?SAN ANTONIO SPURSComment
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I don't consider him underground, but his content speaks for itself. Besides getting the "big name" producers to make his beats, he's yet to water himself down or talk about mindless ****. To me the music is just as good as when he first came out. Album is one that you play all the way through.Comment
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CD's to look forward to... Part 3
Artist: Wordsworth
Album: "For People without Turntables"
Producer(s): Marco Polo and Others
Release Date: Out
Reason: Can't deny his lyrical talent and you can't turn down the features he's got... Masta Ace (EMC), Talib, Mos Def, Access Immortal, Q-Tip, Punchline, Marco Polo, and others.
Artist: Median
Album: "Median's Relief"
Producer(s): Koen, Zo!, 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Ant B, Nicolay, Centric, C. Keen
Release Date: August 28th
Reason: Wow... 3 of my fave producers are behind the boards on this one... two of them are my 1 & 2 no doubt (9th and Khrysis). Median also has good flow and lyrical content, and this is well overdue. Some tracks include featuring artists. Strong scent of the Justus League I can smell here. Joe Scudda, Chaundon, and L.E.G.A.C.Y. with a few others.
PEACE!SAN ANTONIO SPURSComment
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Artist: Sean Price
Album: Master P
Producers: Agallah; Babu; Diamond D; Khrysis; Moss; 9th Wonder
Release Date: July 24, 2007
The mixtape starts strong but ends shotty and that's no reference to Agallah who produces one pretty tight song right off the bat called "M.A.S.T.E.R. P.". The mix kicks off with what we love about Sean P... his bragadocious behavior about being the brokest badass breathing. Ouch, what a tounge twister. Tounge twisting is actually my favorite approach by Sean Price and he does it often.
What's not so good is that he mentions Penny from "Goodtimes" AGAIN!... what is that? Like the 5th time? Just cause you're broke doesn't mean you have to look through your recyclables for rhymes Sean!
This mixtape has the same kind of power that Jesus Price Superstar did. A couple bangers but an overall bleh cd that could be so much better. Monkey Barz in 2005 suffered the same fate, but like 2005... 2007 is shaping up to be a great year for the Boot Camp Clik individually, while 2006 was a knockout year for the entire group collectively. You can't go wrong with BCC / especially / when you listen to the great Sean P.
P!!!!- Grade:
- 84% (B)
- Song to Download:
- "M.A.S.T.E.R. P." ft. Agallah
- Produced By:
- Agallah
Last edited by X*Cell; 07-23-2007, 11:37 AM.SAN ANTONIO SPURSComment
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CD's to look forward to... Part 3
Artist: Wordsworth
Album: "For People without Turntables"
Producer(s): Marco Polo and Others
Release Date: Out
Reason: Can't deny his lyrical talent and you can't turn down the features he's got... Masta Ace (EMC), Talib, Mos Def, Access Immortal, Q-Tip, Punchline, Marco Polo, and others.
Artist: Median
Album: "Median's Relief"
Producer(s): Koen, Zo!, 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Ant B, Nicolay, Centric, C. Keen
Release Date: August 28th
Reason: Wow... 3 of my fave producers are behind the boards on this one... two of them are my 1 & 2 no doubt (9th and Khrysis). Median also has good flow and lyrical content, and this is well overdue. Some tracks include featuring artists. Strong scent of the Justus League I can smell here. Joe Scudda, Chaundon, and L.E.G.A.C.Y. with a few others.
PEACE!Originally posted by BlzerLet me assure you that I am a huge proponent of size, and it greatly matters. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.
If I went any bigger, it would not have properly fit with my equipment, so I had to optimize. I'm okay with it, but I also know what I'm missing with those five inches. :)Comment
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Artist: Skyzoo (w/ DJ Kay Slay & Mick Boogie)
Album: Corner Store Classic
Producers: Black Milk; DJ Premier; Hi-Tek; Illmind; J Dilla; Khrysis; M-Phazes; Madlib; Pete Rock; Ron Browz; T-Ray; Waajeed; 9th Wonder
Release Date: July 20, 2007
The Rookie of the Year returns in 2007 with the mixtape he shed light about late last year, and he hits no sophomore slump with this one. With top notch producers and the ability to make the catchiest hooks in all of hip-hop, Skyzoo is not only taking NYC by storm, but the whole rap industry may fall to his feet if his success continues.
His collaberation with 9th Wonder is nothing short of awesome to say the least, and nobody captures Skyzoo's flow better than good friend DJ Premier. And while his originals are bonkers, his used beat selection is stellar. Can anybody say "Straigten it Out" produced by Pete Rock originally for CL Smooth? How about that annoying humming beat from J Dilla for The Visionaries that is actually a pretty sick beat regardless?
A mixtape always leads to something ya know. This kind of speculation gets me giddy and excited for what could be in store for us listeners as far as Skyzoo is concerned. I heard he is doing another solo with 9th. OH GOD. I think I just pissed my pants.- Grade:
- 93% (A)
- Song to Download:
- "Cop N Go" ft. Maino & Stimuli
- Produced By:
- 9th Wonder
Nominations Following Release:
Mixtape of the Year
Mixtape Song to DL of the Year: "Cop N Go" ft. Maino & Stimuli (9th Wonder)
Mixtape Song to DL of the Year: "Get it Done" ft. Torae (DJ Premier) (Already a Nominee)
City of the Year: New York, NY (Already a Nominee)SAN ANTONIO SPURSComment
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More stuff from Ruck? lol I don't think anyone out there is grinding harder than Sean P.xbl gamertag: jiggidyjames72Comment
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I'm getting the MM..FOOD re-issue tomorrow. I have an original, but the new one looks tight!-Jay Illestrate, Emcee/Producer/Graphic Artist
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