The NZA Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 damn, that was cool - dude sounds like a member of Goodie Mob or Nappy Roots in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Looked kinda like ODB. Sounded like Scarface. And you got it Nick, felt like Goodie Mob. Cool find, Logan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 last week's mixtape monday was good, had to get around to sharing (links are clickable): also, this one's nice: Trae The Truth - I'm On 2.0 ft. Big K.R.I.T., Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B., Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Bun B & Mark Morrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 i'm a bit behind this week, so nothing new, but - was arguing with a buddy about old Kanye, so here's a perfect example of a b-side with his old style that i dgi (still like his new shit too though), plus i fucking love Little Brother because Phonte's a great MC & 9th wonder has to be somewhere in my top 10 producers. anyway, enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Never heard that. Nice. I can't say I heard a lot of Kanye b-sides back when he started. I was well aware of his producing, having been into Jay-Z and Roc-a-Fella. Once he did start droppin his lyrics I remember Duads hatin. Even back then I told him to watch that guy. I heard something in his stuff and thought he could be a pretty crazy double threat guy (production and lyrics). Then, years later, it was cool to like him and Duads was like "you don't know about Ye". Really, Duads? Pfffft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 haha, i picture him saying that wearing his trucker hat. also, other stuff: Slum Village Announce Reunion And New LP, "Fantastic Volume 3" http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/i...astic-volume-3 also, incoming Ice-T documentary: oh yeah, and if there's any other OddFuture fans here: Earl's apparently back, woo hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 No I.D. Challenged Kanye to make Otis on the spot Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch the Throne may be in contention for Best Rap Album at the Grammys, but Dion “No I.D.” Wilson—who produced one of the disc’s bonus cuts, “Primetime”—initially wasn’t too impressed with the blockbuster collaborative LP. “I kinda didn’t agree with the direction that Watch the Throne was going because I felt like, ‘Y’all were two of the best that did it as far advancing, pushing the bar, the envelope of what hip-hop can do and is,’” Wilson told XXLMag.com. “And I felt like some of the songs were copping out a little to me.” Months after his first listen, Wilson was fortunate enough to hear the final WTT version while in New York for Big Sean’s Finally Famous listening session. Again, Jay and ‘Ye’s frequent collaborator wasn’t thrilled. Something was missing. Yeezy had been working closely with RZA, Q-Tip, The Neptunes and Hit Boy, just to name a few, but he hadn’t produced a record on his own as he did on his previous records. “I get the co-productions, but how you gon do an album and you don’t go to the machine and do one beat by yourself?” No I.D. explained. “We have always sparked this challenge in each other and it bled into the world, so I just wanted to hit him in the stomach real quick. This is what you got? He was like, ‘No, that’s cool. I’m bout to do something.’” No I.D.’s challenge resulted in Yeezy chopping up Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness” for The Throne’s smash hit, “Otis.” The song was added to WTT at the 11th hour and became the LP’s second single. It’s now nominated for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance at the Grammys. “I remember even at the time at the label they was like, ‘What the hell? No I.D. just came in and messed up our release schedule,’” he recalled. “We all amongst ourselves really are battling each other each and every minute of life, but it’s all in the spirit of advancement and the pursuit of dopeness is what I call it.” on that note, Hype Williams put out the official video for n*ggas in paris this week - heads-up if you got epilepsy! not often you see good hip-hope live...damn, the one time i saw Jay he was lazy as fuck, glad he's stepped it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 yesterday was the anniversary of hip-hop losing one of its finest producers of all-time, J Dilla. ?questlove from the Roots did a great tribute mix on Hot 97, check it out to see what you've missed (and stuff you dig that he made - Wu, Tribe, Pac, so many classics). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 ^the 80's were great if you were a reagan fan, not so much for others. great documentary (so far - bookmarking here for later) with tons of MC's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 not bad, ive missed hearing Luda. Jay Electronica still doing shoe shit instead of albums, and any Kid Cudi fans here? dude's been blowing up on twitter about how much he hates his label for half-assing his new album's distribution. MoTM3 is on delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 http://youtu.be/lDo8Z-eoBiI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 i gotta get back to that one - how'd you like Slaughterhouse's last album? fans i know dug it, i kept a few tracks but can't really listen to the whole thing in one sitting, 4 dudes going in on every track...shit's a bit much! but i came off liking Joel Ortiz a bit. <object width="448" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhWp9wu0x3MB3h8feg"><param'>http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhWp9wu0x3MB3h8feg"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhWp9wu0x3MB3h8feg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" width="448" height="374"></embed></object> also, new mixtape by Big K.R.I.T. 4eva N a day, and it's really good so far. he's one of my favorite artists in the last few years, and the last track "Alarm" (haven't gotten to it yet) is supposed to be amazing. <object width="380" height="460"><param name="movie" value="http://embed.livemixtapes.com/player.swf?q=mid%3D16042%26q%3D25ec9b6d6201f545%26a%3D2b84184d"></param><param'>http://embed.livemixtapes.com/player.swf?q=mid%3D16042%26q%3D25ec9b6d6201f545%26a%3D2b84184d"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://embed.livemixtapes.com/player.swf?q=mid%3D16042%26q%3D25ec9b6d6201f545%26a%3D2b84184d" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="380" height="460"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Yeah, they can be a bit much after a while. Happens with every group, really. Wu is the only exception because they sound so different individually. Still, I'm interested in everything Shady Records. Big KRIT I've heard good things about. Gotta give him a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 honestly, i don't know why i wasn't expecting that though - it's 4 battle rappers, that's what you're gonna get! i don't really have a feel for I, and budden's still hit or miss for me these days. is Royce still your boy there? speaking of shady records - i slept on Radioactive cause Yelawolf doesn't really click with me, lemme know your thoughts if you heard it man. i think you'd like K.R.I.T., southern shit that sounds like he's really all about it (dude produces his own shit too!), i'll make you a mixtape if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinestetici Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Am I allowed to post glitch hop here? Because I love all of that, but I don't want to potentially offend people who really arent fans of hiphop crossovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I like Slaughterhouse. I didn't think I would like them, but they've grown on me. Crooked I is the biggest surprise to me. Usually I don't like rappers like that, but dude can flow. They all can, but yes, they do get lazy sometimes. Royce included. Still love him, though. Yela bothers me after a while. He always is on or has down south rappers on his shit which helps, but i don't really fuck with him. Yes, could you please make me a mixtape? Really, this is the only way you'll get me to like the unknown shit. How's this? I'll pay ya (for disks and shit) for every act you turn me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinestetici Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Wow, you have a deal, but don't pay me. I love doing this anyway. Lemme throw some stuff in a file and upload it somewhere. Email addy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 wait, i could be wrong but i think panch was talkin to me, haha (?) - and if so, panch all i need is blank CD's (unless you're down for mp3s, then DVDs for more space, natch). sin - id be lying if i said i know what glitch-hop is though, you got examples? there's an alternative hip-hop thread for stuff that doesn't neatly fit, but ive got no idea where your stuff stands, feel free to post samples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 The Alternative Hip-Hop thread needs love. Let these guys talk about their Snoopy Dogs and their Dr. Trays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 YASIIN / DILLA 'SUNSHINE SCREWFACE' XCLUSIVE from MASSCORPORATION.COM on Vimeo. Yasiin Bey fuck you space, he's fucking muhammad ali Mos Def to me man goes in on a Dilla beat, fun stuff. related: also, Jay Electronica is playing with my emotions again. Dear Believers and Patient Supporters. Thank you for your patience and support. The Album will be turned in Tomorrow evening. The wait ends. oh yeah, Big Ghostface put up his best albums/mixtapes of 2011, pretty varied list with some good calls, i thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 panch - i think i burned your disc wrong, hopefully the tags show artist names so it's not all fucked up. by the way, i slept on this in '07 but came across a fun DJ Jazzy Jeff & Meth track: oh, and friday made 15 years since B.I.G. died (R.I.P.), a friend showed me this mashup album of him + pop chick Lana Del Ray...check it out, i think it goes together way better than it should! ps don't let Kanye into his zone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I'm rockin' the "hipster bullshit" mixtape right now. Artist and song names all there. Thanks again, man. Big KRIT and Jay Electronica are nice. Only stuff I've been though so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 kinda mad at myself for forgetting to put Kendrick Lamar - Section.80 on that mixtape. next time. Nas - The Don << new single, with no tags! i question the beat but Nas is still going hard, this next album is gonna be so good. also, had to share, cause i love when album covers get Cash Money'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkerSeed Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I haven't combed through 35 pages of this thread to see if this guy's been mentioned, but I've been listening to a good amount of Danny Brown's album, XXX. Really clever rhymes and ridiculous explicit shit used to an interesting effect. Does kind of a Jeckyl and Hyde thing where he raps in a very different voice depending on how sincere the song is. Shit is actually jarring in a really effective way when he goes from a nasally almost cyprill hill-ish voice to a really normal deep voice when he starts rapping about how his addiction runs in the family. Haven't paid attention to this guy much until now, but this is a good album that puts the whole "I'm so awesome I do shit tons of drugs and fuck lots of girls" bit into an appropriately dark perspective while still having plenty of fun with it. <object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Q36-6tPtU?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Q36-6tPtU?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Q36-6tPtU?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 ^yeah, that's my go-to track for dude, but it's not a good example of that jekyll/hyde shit you mentioned Junker. I ended up liking Hybrid more than XXX because that higher pitch/hyper style didn't click as much with me as some others, but ive got a few mixtapes of his sort through. good call though man. he's one of the better new guys though, i think - J. Cole is alright, ive dug Big K.R.I.T. and Kendrick Lamar more though. have you heard much from Jay Electronica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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