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Justin Bieber, Kanye West, and Raekwon: The End of Hip Hop?

One Thirty BPM raised the question "what is real hip hop?" On the one hand its suggested that Kanye West and Raekwon are the essence of hip hop. No one would disagree that their contributions (Late Registration or Only Built 4 Cuban Linx) are "classics" in the list of top hip hop albums--not to mention all their other contributions (Raekwon with Wu-Tang Clan or Kanye's production work for Jay Z and others). Then you throw the wrench into the argument: They sold-out collaborating with pop star Justin Bieber and now aren't "real hip hop."

Shitting on Musicians: The Pigeon Scare

Being that Outside Lands is well, outside, we at SFCritic thought it was apt now that the shit had been washed away to ask the other performers of Outside Lands whether they ever been shat on by a pigeon? Granted that our potty humor was our main motivator, but isn’t the first step of moving, laughing, and putting that shit behind you?

I-Dosing Music’s New Drug

News of i-dosing hit the mainstream soon after organic-drug-deprived teenagers in Oklahoma began downloading their highs at school. Authorities in Oklahoma are now railing against i-dosing as a gateway to harder substances, “Kids are going to flock to these sites just to see what it is about, and that can lead them other places,” says Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and dangerous drugs spokesman Mark Woodward.

Freddie Gibbs “Raw Uncut” Interview with SFCritic

“You got these watered down fairytale-ass n***** right now that tell you can go out and get a 100 bricks of cocaine in a weekend, but that’s definitely not true,” Freddie Gibbs explains about rappers today in an interview with SFCritic. Gibbs, a gangsta rapper from Gary, Indiana is brutally honest. While speaking with Gibbs he is just as explicit about hoes, cocaine, and guns as the title of his second EP, Str8 Killa.

Outside Lands 2010 In Review

I came here with two goals: too much music and too much booze, and our current lack of credentials is making a mockery of them both. This will not stand. But we will. In line. Waiting.

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“All Day Day Light” by The Morning Benders

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 - View Comments

The Morning Benders – “All Day Day Light” from Jack Ferry on Vimeo. Here’s the music video for The Morning Bender’s song “All Day Day Light.” The track reminds me of a Vampire Weekend style song, which I’d say is somewhat fitting for the UC Berkeley grads. Is it fair to say that The Morning [...]

“You Aint No DJ” by Big Boi ft. Yelawolf

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 - View Comments

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This is the official video for “You Aint No DJ’ from Big Boi’s new album Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty.

Kanye West Releases “Monster” On His Blog

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 - View Comments

Once again Kanye proves that few have their hand to the pulse of pop music like he does. Kanyeezy brings together ostensibly divergent but uber-relevant talents like Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj with elder-statesmen Jay-Z and Rick Ross in a weirdy dope, unmistakably Kanye-like jam called “Monster.” It’s available to download through his blog. Alongside [...]

“Cameras” by Matt & Kim

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 - View Comments

Yesterday Matt & Kim released their single “Cameras” from their new album Sidewalks, which is set to be released November 12th. The Brooklyn duo continues to provide eclectic and fun dance music. On such a beautiful, warm day like today “no time for cameras/ we’ll use our eyes instead/ no time for cameras/ we’ll be [...]

Returning to the Golden Era?

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 - View Comments

There are a lot of up and coming hip hop artists these days that have gotten me excited about the scene, notably J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Fashawn, Freddie Gibbs, Wale and more. In this video 9th Wonder (producer from North Carolina) talks to K.R.I.T. about a return to Golden Era style of hip hop (references [...]

“Bullfighter Jacket” Video From The Miniature Tigers

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 - View Comments

I’m all about ‘em, them Miniature Tigers. Their new full-length, F O R T R E S S, is creeping up my “favorite summer albums” list. They’ve been flying semi-under the radar since the album’s release, especially considering the proper combination of foot stomping and originality that steams from each song. No exception is their [...]

Download Music #FF: Lupe Fiasco, J Dilla, Tame Impala & more…

Friday, August 27th, 2010 - View Comments

Lupe Fiasco: “Go To Sleep” When Lupe Fiasco came kick-push-coasting his way out of Chicago, he had the kind of unprecedented momentum hip-hop fans wouldn’t see again until…well, Drake. Lupe looked poised to pop like so much champagne. Fast forward four years and fans are getting antsy awaiting his daily delayed third album, Lazers, and [...]

Justin Bieber, Kanye West, and Raekwon: The End of Hip Hop?

Shitting on Musicians: The Pigeon Scare

I-Dosing Music’s New Drug

Freddie Gibbs “Raw Uncut” Interview with SFCritic

Outside Lands 2010 In Review

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“All Day Day Light” by The Morning Benders

“You Aint No DJ” by Big Boi ft. Yelawolf

Kanye West Releases “Monster” On His Blog

“Cameras” by Matt & Kim

Returning to the Golden Era?

“Bullfighter Jacket” Video From The Miniature Tigers

Download Music #FF: Lupe Fiasco, J Dilla, Tame Impala & more…

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