Tag archive for ‘rap’
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Pitchfork’s Review of Childish Gambino Sparks Controvery
Every critic faces the same question at some point: “What’s the value of my opinion?” The natural impulse may be defensive but will typically follow with a self-reflective inquiry: “How is my opinion any better than anyone else’s?” Though it may stem from a moment of self-doubt, it is often someone else who will raise the question. This [...]
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B.o.B. “EPIC: Every Play Is Crucial” [Album Review]
B.o.B ( aka Bobby Ray) released yesterday his mixtape, EPIC: Every Play Is Crucial, in anticipation for his upcoming album in March. I’ve only had the chance to listen to a few tracks, but it sounds stronger than his previous mixtape (read our review of B.o.B. No Genre). Whereas No Genre showed the polarizing styles (pop vs. aggressive [...]
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Tupac “How Long Will They Mourn Me”
On his 1995 album Thug Life: Volume 1, rapper Tupac Shakur reflected “How long will they mourn me?” It’s a question to this day that seems timeless. Last Thursday (June 16th) marked the 15th year anniversary of Tupac Shakur’s murder. Since his murder in Las Vegas in 1996, numerous reports have surfaced claiming he is still alive. Most [...]
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Wacka Flacka Barakca Mocka!
Needless to say some people seem to like Wacka Flakcka, and if you have no idea whom I’m talking about–well, you’re probably better off. Fortunately, some people realize the sheer stupidity of Wacka Flacka’s “Hard In The Paint,” and have made their own parody. So first, take a look at Wacka Flacka’s video, below: Notice every label’s marketing [...]
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Kanye West Releases “Monster” On His Blog
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 the recent release [...]
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Lil Wayne 500 (Days of Weezy) by DJ My Sick Uncle
DJ My Sick Uncle’s mashup 500 (Days of Weezy), a rather brilliant mix of verses by Weezy and friends over the music from the 500 (Days of Summer) soundtrack, begins with a voice-over lifted from the eponymous film, (500 Days of Summer). The narrator wryly insists that “This is a story of boy meets girl.” In the film, [...]
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Jay-Z "Run This Town" (Video) Ft. Kanye West and Rhiana
Just found the new video for Jay-Z’s “Run This Town,” off his new album The Blueprint 3. I prefer Kanye’s verse to Jay’s. The only thing real Jay states is that he’s out of money, and is back to doing his “own thing,” aka, making chedda! On another note, who wants to run that town? The place looks [...]
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Bay Area Slang
If you enjoyed this post check out these: Creed “We’re gay oh yeah assholio!” Ron Artest Pays Tribute in a Rap to Michael Jackson The History of the Boombox
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Lists: Top 5 NBA Rappers. EVER
We all know that NBA stars want to become rappers, particularly those in LA (Shaq, Ron Ron, Kobe, maybe even Mad Dog one day). Here are a list of the Top 5 NBA rappers. 1. Martin Gortat: Massey 2. Shaq disses Kobe “Kobe tell how my ass tastes” 3. Brian Mcknight “Hold Me” remix ft. Kobe Bryant 4.Tony [...]
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Ron Artest Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson
Recently signed to the Lakers, Ron Artest felt it was necessary to throw himself into the limelight (no he didn’t punch anyone) with a tribute to Michael Jackson. This might be the worst song since Joaquin Phoenix began rapping. Nonetheless, Artest is also donning #37, further showing his affinity for the late great, as Thriller spent 37 weeks [...]
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