Welcome To Real Hip-Hop

Damn

2011-06-24T21:08:00.000-07:00

A lot of spam comments huh? Check the post below to check out my shiny new blog. Also, to the right is my last.fm. Join the movement?

OH MY GOD

2011-03-28T22:18:00.001-07:00

damn, i finally remembered all my info for this shit. i'm moving onto my 3rd blog, so here goes.

http://thievesintheknight.blogspot.com

If you're still here, give me a shout!

NEW SITE

2009-10-14T00:37:00.000-07:00

Shit, i don't even know if anyone goes to this old ass blog anymore. I moved to a better one (hopefully). Check the new one up.

http://welcometorealhiphop.blogspot.com/

Call the movers..

2009-09-20T22:08:00.001-07:00

Alright, it's settled. I'm moving this shit. Gonna start it brandddddd new. Check it.

http://welcometorealhiphop.blogspot.com/

More of the same shit. But better.

Oh, and one more thing..

2009-09-10T19:03:00.000-07:00

any pieces of advice i should take about this little blog i got going here?i'll listen to anything. i'll take requests, anything man.

Shit...I feel bad.

2009-09-09T11:14:00.000-07:00

I haven't done shit with this site in helllllllllllla long. College has been stressful, but that's no excuse. I'll upload some shit i've found soon...hopefully :) stop with the fucking spamming though haha.

Fuck, I know man!

2009-04-09T12:41:00.000-07:00

It's been way too long! I've read every single one of my comments and they're appricated. Really though, they are. I'm busy sometimes, and other times i'm not. shit. but really though, my bad on the dead links. it has been hella long though haha. i think i'm gonna start a new blog...start fresh. that sound good?

You dead?

2009-01-29T20:01:00.001-08:00

Nah I'm not. Just getting lazy and this blog just went on the shelf. Anyone want some more music?

Lateef & The Chief - Maroons: Ambush (2004)

2008-09-22T17:12:00.000-07:00

I've been meaning to upload this shit for hella long. Great west-coast album that gives me constant playback. Composed of Lateef the TruthSpeaker and Chief Xcel (DJ of Blackalicious). Pick it up now, won't regret it.

I'm back!

1 Ambush
2 Matter Of Time
3 If
4 Don't Stop
5 Lester Hayes
6 Best Of Me (feat. The Gift Of Gab)
7 Best Of Me [Bonus Beat]
8 Beautiful You (feat. The Gift Of Gab)
9 365/First Draw

I'm Still Alive..

2008-09-12T22:26:00.000-07:00

and yes, I still have been looking for hip-hop. Anyone still want some music? :)

Clutchy Hopkins - The Life of Clutchy Hopkins (2006)

2008-07-26T17:49:00.000-07:00

Alright, now this release is from a few years back from this mysterious musician by the absurd name of Clutchy Hopkins. Who knows where the name came from..and he's reported to live in the Mojave Desert? Weird shit. No one knows his indentity for sure, but what they do know is he makes some dope music. Real chill and dope instrumentals. Think of it DJ Shadow..but with live instruments. He's dropped an album with MF Doom back a year or so. Don't sleep with this cat. Ignore the track titles (or duration that is).

1 3:06
2 3:02
3 4:08
4 3:25
5 2:15
6 3:11
7 2:07
8 3:26
9 3:34
10 3:05
11 3:14
12 3:24

Elzhi - EuroPass (2008)

2008-07-21T21:09:00.000-07:00

Released this year as a tour CD in Europe, this has got to be the best album i've heard this year. It's really dope, and hard to believe this isn't even his full album due out real soon. Elzhi, part of Slum Village, is a cat with mad charisma. He talks about real shit and his word play is insane. All of these tracks are straight fire, no doubt. Check out "Talkin' In My Sleep", fucking crazy idea. My favorite is "That's That One" featuring production by my man Black Milk. Don't sleep!

1 Intro [produced by DJ Dez]
2 That's That One [produced by Black Milk]
3 Fire (Feat. Black Milk) [produced by Black Milk]
4 The Reason (Feat. Phat Kat) [cuts by DJ Dez, produced by Black Milk]
5 Talkin In My Sleep [produced by Black Milk]
6 Save Ya (Feat. T3) [produced by T3]
7 The Know [produced by Leef Mayfield]
8 High Off Life [produced by Denmark Vessey]
9 Heart Of The City [cuts by DJ Dez, produced by Black Milk]
10 The Transitional Joint (Baby Girl Glow) [produced by Black Milk]
11 Dedicated (Feat. Trip) [produced by DJ Dez]
12 Motown (Feat. Royce Da 5'9) [produced by Black Milk]
13 Audio Cinematic [produced by DJ Dez]

K-Otix - Universal (2001)

2008-07-11T22:42:00.000-07:00

Group straight out of Houston, Texas, K-Otix goes unnoticed in the rap game. The MCs are Micah and Damien, while Russell "The ARE" Gonzalez handles the DJing. I hadn't heard of them until about 2 weeks ago when I stumbled upon their album. Got great feedback so I decided to download it...great decision. With a more aggressive east-coast vibe to it, this album hits hard but maintains thoughtful lyrics. Straight up ill. Don't miss it.

1 Intro
2 Legendary
3 U Know The Name
4 Untitled
5 Take A Breather
6 Take My Life
7 C.P.R.
8 My Life (Alter Ego) - Parts 1, 2, & 3
9 Frequencies
10 The Word
11 Looking Glass
12 Mind Over Matter
13 Front Row
14 The Club
15 Love Song
16 World Renown
17 Outro
18 C.P.R. Remix (bonus)

Nomak - Calm (2007)

2008-06-27T17:40:00.000-07:00

Here comes another dope release out of Japan. By producer and DJ Nomak, a dope album for all heads who like relaxing, chill beats. Very reminiscent of Nujabes. Pick this up. I slept on this for too long, and i'm sorry I did. Highly recommended shit.

1 Anger Of The Earth (3:06)
2 Spiritual Home (4:36)
3 One Fist (3:15) Feat. Pismo
4 Elemental Music (4:18) Feat. Melodee
5 Geishas In The Days (3:50) Feat. Pismo
6 Force For Truth (5:42)
7 Diaphanous Air (4:16)
8 Hi, Mom! ~A Prayer For World Peace~ (4:16) Feat. Abstract Rude
9 If I Was Peace (3:35) Feat. Fat Jon
10 Ultimate Eternity (6:15)
11 Blessing Dance (4:02)
12 1st Commandment Is... (3:50)
13 Time Of Reflect (4:32)
14 Sanctuary (4:02)

Divine Styler - Word Power (1989)

2008-06-13T00:55:00.000-07:00

This release is a gem that many don't know ish about. Pick this up, old school with a raw mix of instrumentals and knowledge. Divine Styler dropped 3 albums, all dope in their own right. The poor man's KRS-One? Except less preachy (if you call KRS that). Check out this dope album. You won't regret it. Check out "It's A Black Thing" and "Ain't Sayin' Nothin'"

1 Introduction (0:46)
2 Free Styler (5:17)
3 Get Up On It (4:40)
4 The Last Black House On The Left (6:45)
5 It's A Black Thing (5:09)
6 Play It For Divine (2:47)
7 Koxistin U4ria (3:40)
8 Ain't Sayin' Nothin' (4:16)
9 Divinity Stylistics (4:11)
10 Tongue Of Labyrinth (5:23)
11 In Divine Style (1:46)
12 Rain (4:31)
13 Word Power (4:48)

Extra Prolific - Like It Should Be (1994)

2008-06-07T22:44:00.000-07:00

Here comes a release from a Heiro affilitate. Check it out, it's hot. From the golden year of 1994 (the best year in hip-hop hands down). Dope flow and lyrics. Extra Prolific drops this with some great vibes. Check it out, you won't be let down. It'll keep your head bobbin

1 Intro (0:41)
2 Brown Sugar (3:22)
3 In Front Of The Kids (2:41)
4 Is It Right? (3:21)
5 Sweet Potato Pie (3:54)
6 Cash Money (1:28) Featuring - Casual
7 One Motion (2:59)
8 Never Changing (3:06)
9 First Sermon (3:27)
10 Now What (3:31) Featuring - Opio
11 It's Alright (2:44)
12 In 20 Minutes (3:11)
13 Go Back To School (3:12) Featuring - Pep Love
14 The Fat Outro (2:59)

DJ QBert - Wave Twisters - Episode 7 Million: Sonic Wars Within The Protons (1998)

2008-05-18T18:15:00.001-07:00

From one of the best scratchers of all time, DJ QBert releases his signature album. Full of dope cuts (all of which he's assured he can teach you himself) this is just dope. Check this album out. And check this, he's filipino too. Next to Lou Diamond Phillips, this is our claim to fame =/

1 Turntable TV (Re-Vizion) (1:34)
2 A Word From Fresh Breath Mouthwash (0:22)
3 Enter The Wave Twisters (0:14)
4 Inner Space Dental Commander (2:59)
5 Redworm (4:20)
6 Cosmic Assassins (4:11)
7 Destination: Quasar 16.33.45.78 (5:15)
8 Paranoia (1:24)
9 Invasion Of The Octopus People (4:33)
10 Electric Eye Beam Abduction (3:42)
11 Razorblade Alcohol Slide (3:34)
12 Sneak Attack (3:40)
13 Movement 1: Quadraphonic Element Download (1:33)
14 Movement 2: 6 Fingered Fury (1:21)
15 Movement 3: Inside-Out Body Warp (1:39)
16 Turntable TV (Blueprint) (0:24)
17 Aphrodisiskratch (4:59)*my favorite hands down

Original Flavor - Beyond Flavor (1993)

2008-04-26T19:39:00.000-07:00

Here comes a real dope underground release from the early 90's. Original Flavor is composed of a dope dj and two mc's: what more do you need? Their eccentric style, with a lot of scratching and r-r-r-rhyming reminds me of Das EFX and Camp Lo. Pick up this hot release, you won't regret it. Features a young and upcoming rapper by the name of Jay-Z. hot.

1 Intro (0:54)
2 Can I Get Open? (3:09) Featuring - Jay-Z
3 Beyond Flavor (0:14)
4 Old School Skit (4:29)
5 Watchawant (4:25)
6 Stick It Where The Sun Don't Shine (4:25)
7 Blowin' Up The Spot (2:48)
8 Hit (3:22)
9 Nigga Code (3:34)
10 Many Styles (3:37) Featuring - Freshco / Jay-Z
11 All That (4:10)
12 Shut Up And Manage (1:01)
13 Here We Go (Fuck It Up!) (3:36)
14 Keep On (Searching) (3:54)
15 Shout Outs (2:22)

Count Bass D - Dwight Spitz (2002)

2008-04-05T15:26:00.000-07:00

Here comes a release a few years back from one of my favorite producers. Kinda like J Dilla meets MF Doom. I love this artist, no doubt. Grimy beets, electronic, whatever he can do it. With a song featuring the one and only MF DOOM, you're sure it's fire. Pick this up now! right now!

1 Jussa Playa
2 Aural S(ect)s
3 Gon Get Yours
4 Antemeridian
5 Postmeridian
6 How We Met [Featuring] - Edan
7 Just Say No
8 Sanctuary
9 Subwoofer (Dumile)
10 Truth To Light
11 Real Music Vs. Bu11$#!+
12 August 25, 2001
13 Hello Test Test
14 Blackman Dreams
15 Reign Or Shine [Featuring] - Rayna Shine
16 Quite Battery [Featuring] - MF Doom
17 Blues For Percy Carey
18 Seven Years
Vocals - Dionne Farris
19 Ohio Players
20 Dwight Spitz
21 No Time For Fakin (Part 2)
22 My First Piece
23 Take Control
24 Coming Soon
25 Beat 4our

Hello All

2008-03-26T22:11:00.000-07:00

just want to tell you guys i'm still here. shit's been hectic, but i'm still here, searching for some hip-hop i can bring to all your ears. keep up.

Somobe - The Great Communcation (2007)

2008-03-09T11:09:00.000-07:00

A seriously great album. Brand new from the city of Las Vegas, Somobe excretes a feeling of fun, seriousness, jazz, and hip-hop. Incredibly hard album to find, so get it while it's hot. One of hip-hop's rising acts--real talk. Each track is great. Check out "Long Days" if you want some real musical bliss.

1.) Building
2.) Clap On
3.) Where I'm Supposed to Be
4.) Long Days (feat. Shadow Pilot)
5.) Come Back Mami
6.) Side of the Road
7.) Something's Gonna Happen
8.) We Need a Love Song
9.) Stateline
10.) If I Can't
11.) This is Blitzkrieg
12.) You Can't Risk That

Ill Biskits - Chronicle Of Two Losers (1996)

2008-03-06T20:38:00.001-08:00

Another quick review of another unheralded classic in the rap game. The forgotten Ill Biskits brought all they had every single track. Download this for sure. Check out "God Bless Your Life" for true hip-hop bliss. HIGHLY recommended.

1 Chronicle I (Intro) (0:51)
2 Exclusive Debut (4:02)
3 Chill Factor (4:39)
4 A Better Day (4:52)
5 Chronicle II (Interlude) (0:49)
6 Broker Than Ever (3:56)
7 Illustrations (3:59)
8 God Bless Your Life (4:22)
9 Let 'Em Know (4:06)
10 Chronicle III (Interlude) (1:29)
11 Bare Essentials (4:14)
12 Place To Be (4:42)
13 Escape The Funk (4:12)
14 Recognize (5:23)

Mass Influence - The Underground Science (1999)

2008-02-17T22:23:00.000-08:00

Alright, I'm gonna make this real quick. A release i picked up about a week ago, just started listening to it and i fell in love immediately. A dope release that's been overlooked for awhile. Don't sleep.

1 DJ Noize (Intro)
2 This Is The Way
3 Under Pressure
4 Fraudulent
5 Space Cases
6 Rhyme Placement
7 Life To The MC
8 Massmattics
9 Clown Syndrome
10 Twenty 20
11 Life To The MC (Remix)

J-Live - The Best Part (2001)

2008-02-14T21:58:00.001-08:00

Alright, back to updates. This release is from J-Live, one of my favorite MC's in the game right now. With his debut album, The Best Part, he puts his skills to forefront. One of the best albums i've heard in a long time, and helped him establish him as one of the best underground acts out there right now. Check out "Them That's Not" right now! The beat is sick.

1 Outside Looking (1:48)
2 Intro (1:13)
3 Got What It Takes (5:09)
4 Don't Play (5:04)
5 Vampire Hunter J (2:59)
6 YES! (3:32)
7 Them That's Not (5:12)
8 Kick It to the Beat (4:22)
9 Wax Paper (3:27)
10 Timeless (4:00)
11 Get the Third (4:45)
12 School's In (Remix) (5:14)
13 R.A.G.E. (3:36)
14 True School Anthem (4:23)
15 Inside Looking Outro (2:07)
16 The Best Part (3:36)
17 Play (5:01)
18 Braggin' Writes Revisited (3:17)
19 Epilogue (5:30)

Justice System - Rooftop Soundcheck (1994)

2008-02-03T19:21:00.000-08:00

One of the unheralded classics of the 90's A dope band who assimilated live instruments into their music. Another great album from the year that was 1994 (the best year of hip-hop in history). Check out "Take it to the Stage" and "Summer in the City". You won't be let down.

1 Due Our Time (3:04)
2 Trouble On My Mind (6:01)
3 Flexin' Tha Ill Funk (4:57)
4 Dedication To Bambaataa (5:43)
5 Summer In The City (5:03)
6 Santana (3:20)
7 The Ill-River Expedition (4:10)
8 Justice Funkin' (4:30)
9 Jacquelina (0:35)
10 Just Because (4:03)
11 Soulstyle (4:56)
12 Take It To The Stage (5:33)
13 Summer In The City (Sunshine Blend) (3:22)
14 Jacquelina Outro (0:43)

Biz Markie - The Best Cold Chillin' (Released in 2000)

2008-02-03T14:30:00.000-08:00

A dope greatest hits album by one of the most recognizable faces in hip-hop. The beatbox machine recorded albums in the 1980's and 1990's. From the cult classic "Just A Friend" to the "Pickin' Boogers" track, you can't miss this. Get in touch with your roots..and your boogers.

01 One Two (2:24)
02 Biz Dance Pt. 1 (3:43)
03 Nobody Beats The Biz (5:49)
04 Pickin' Boogers (4:43)
05 Make The Music With Your Mouth Biz (5:00)
06 The Doo Doo (2:23)
07 Biz Is Goin' Off (4:55)
08 Vapors (4:36)
09 Albee Square Mall (4:46)
10 Just A Friend (4:05)
11 Spring Again (4:11)
12 I Hear Music (3:52)
13 What Comes Around Goes Around (4:09)
14 Take It From The Top (6:48)
15 Busy Doing Nuthin' (3:57)
16 Young Girl Bluez (4:12)
17 Studda Step (4:03)

Dudley Perkins & J. Rawls - It's The Dank & Jammy Show (2007)

2008-01-20T19:55:00.000-08:00

Alright, I'm gonna make this right quick. Collaboration between J. Rawls, one of the most underrated producers ever (part of the Lone Catalysts), and Declaime (from StonesThrow fame). Check this out. Real nice. Dope beats. Tight rhymes. Nothing more you can ask for. Trust me, you'll like this.

1 Intro
2 It's The Dank & Jammy Show
3 Call Me
4 Love Light
5 Can't Go Wrong
6 Club Joint
7 Chosen
8 Compassion
9 Last Lash Out
10 One Million Ways
11 Revolution
12 Thank You
13 Being Human

Wordsworth - Mirror Music (2004)

2008-01-07T18:45:00.000-08:00

Wordsworth is an underground hip hop MC from Brooklyn, best known for his freestyle rap. A graduate of the State University of New York College at Old Westbury, Wordsworth recorded with his partner Punchline on A Tribe Called Quest's The Love Movement and on Mos Def and Talib Kweli's Black Star. He was also involved in the critically acclaimed MTV comedy sketch series Lyricist Lounge.

He made his solo debut in September 2004 with Mirror Music. He also featured in a Slam Bush music video in which he is hip hop "battling" a nervous George W. Bush (or at least footage of him taken from other videos). Words is a member of the supergroup eMC, alongside Masta Ace, Punchline and Strick.

I know, real creative with the wikipedia article. But really, check this guy out, you won't be let down. Crazy lyrics. Check out "Shoulder" and "Point Blank".

1	Right Now
2	What We Gon' Do
3	12 Months
4	Trust
5	Be A Man
6	Not Fair
7	One Day
8	Gotta Pay
9	Shoulder
10	Head High
11	Guardian Angel
12	Point Blank
13	Fast Lane
14	Don't Go
15	Evol
16	Run
17	Unity
18	Gonna Be
*19	On Your Feet
*20	"That Way"

Mojoe - Classic.Ghetto.Soul (2006)

2007-12-31T18:18:00.000-08:00

Since I posted a more soulful album last time, I figured I should continue. May I introduce you to Mojoe. With the release of Classic.Ghetto.Soul, Easy Lee and Tre along with the Mojoe Family Band issue an album chock full of soul, jazz, blues, funk and hip-hop. The group presents an incorporated musical experience, where all of those individual genres blend together. They're described as "The Roots meet OutKast over dinner with Marvin Gaye at D'Angelo's house". Couldn't have said it better myself. Pick up this, it's real hot; great vibes. Check out "Yesterday" and the track playing on "Track I'm Bumpin' Lately" section.

1. Intro
2. True Jewels
3. Yesterday
4. Gumbo Groove
5. Diva Dedication (Interlude)
6. Gold Tooth Diva/Press One (Interlude)
7. 3rd Coast Anthem
8. The Blues
9. Funky Lac
10. A Cool Poem
11. Voodoo Coochie
12. Sweetwater Intro
13. Sweetwater

By the way, I updated the Mos Def vs MF Doom link! It's not my link though, but enjoy.

Basic Vocab - The General Dynamic (2006)

2007-12-25T14:59:00.000-08:00

While the South is currently home to the “Crunk” movement, Miami natives Basic Vocab (consisting of emcees JL Sorell, Mental Growth and producer Tony Galvin) harkens Hiphop fans back to its golden age by molding politically tinged themes and feel good vibes, into a contemporary and utterly refreshing sound with their debut The General Dynamic.

This is a real dope album; a great album to start my series of new updates with. Every single track on here is worth a listen. My favorites would have to be "Likeness" and "Vibin'"

1.) Intro
2.) Intense feat. Lucian
3.) Likeness
4.) Vibin
5.) Come Get With It
6.) Fallen One
7.) Sex
8.) Ease Back
9.) It’s Alright feat. Dynas
10.) Fly That Head feat. Dave Ghetto
11.) The Trap
12.) Watching You
13.) Our Day In The Sun

Woah... (Part 2)

2007-12-25T10:32:00.000-08:00

Well, I didn't get a new computer, but i got one of those external harddrives so my computer is actually back to normal-ish. so expect an upload pretty soon. i got tons of music to share, so be ready.

btw, that Mos Def VS MF Doom album I uploaded, it was some chopped and screwed one a random dude made. it wasn't very good. but i can't find it anywhere, i originally found it on some forum. i deleted it off my computer...it was just disappointing. so sorry if i can't help you guys out.

Woah...

2007-12-17T22:23:00.000-08:00

I just posted...a new post. First one in like half a year. Cool. Well, i've been behind on debts and my computer is still in remission (actually the first part is a lie). But after Christmas, I expect to get a new desktop, and you should expect some new uploads rolling around January-ish. Not like anyone cares though, they've probably thought this site was dead for hella long.

Paris - The Devil Made Me Do It (1990)

2007-06-02T21:06:00.000-07:00

This was the debut 1990 album of militant Black nationalist rapper named Paris; no not Paris Hilton. This MC is for real. This cat has real tight rhymes. He's very political. In fact, the title track was banned by MTV. Of course it did, too real for the government. In the league of political rappers, I put this guy next to Immortal Technique and dead prez. Surprisingly, this might be my favorite release out of all of those..

1 Intro (0:40)
2 Scarface Groove (4:36)
3 This Is A Test (2:47)
4 Panther Power (3:58)
5 Break The Grip Of Shame (3:34)
6 Warning (1:07)
7 Ebony (3:56)
8 Brutal (3:53)
9 On The Prowl (1:10)
10 The Devil Made Me Do It (4:13)
11 The Hate That Hate Made (1:09)
12 Mellow Madness (4:51)
13 I Call Him Mad (5:18)
14 Escape From Babylon (5:17)
15 Wretched (3:33)
16 Break The Grip Of Shame (The Final Call) (8:07)
17 The Devil Made Me Do It (Poach A Pig Mix) (5:45)

Download!

Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek) - Train Of Thought

2007-05-29T18:30:00.000-07:00

I'MMMM BACKKKKK. Yes, the rumour is true. And sorry guys for this hiatus. My internet has become a bitch, and it never works. So we got a new one and now it works yee!

Ok, so now to this album. Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek got together to make this album, right after Black Star. This is a real jazzy album, with Hi-Tek's famous beats and Talib Kweli lyrically at his best. Also, if you've ever wanted to hear Hi-Tek spit, listen to the track "The Blast", embedded below. :)

1 Experience Dedication
2 Move Somethin'
3 Some Kind Of Wonderful
4 The Blast
5 This Means You Featuring - Mos Def
6 Too Late
Featuring - Res
7 Memories Live
8 Africa Dream
9 Down For The Count Featuring - Rah Digga , Xzibit
10 Name Of The Game
11 Ghetto Afterlife Featuring - Kool G Rap
12 On My Way
13 Love Language
14 Love Speakeasy
15 Soul Rebels Featuring - De La Soul
16 Eternalists
17 Big Del From Da Natti
18 Touch You
19 Good Mourning
20 Expansion Outro

Download!

Big Pun - Capital Punishment (1998)

2007-05-03T18:26:00.000-07:00

This is Big Pun(isher)'s debut album from 1998, entitled "Capital Punishment". Now if you're into lyricism, then this is the cat for you. One of the most complex lyricists that has ever held a mic. Coming from the Bronx, Big Pun is a figure prominent in New York. Unfortunately, he died in 2000. Peep this. Check out "Super Lyrical" featuring Black Thought.

1. "Intro"
2. "Beware"
3. "Super Lyrical" (featuring Black Thought)
4. "Taster's Choice"
5. "Still Not a Player" (featuring Joe)
6. "Intermission"
7. "The Dream Shatterer"
8. "Punish Me" (featuring Miss Jones)
9. "Pakinamac Part. 1"
10. "You Ain't a Killer"
11. "Pakinamac Part. 2"
12. "Caribbean Connection" (featuring Wyclef Jean)
13. "Glamour Life" (featuring Fat Joe, Armageddon, Triple Seis & Cuban Link)
14. "Capital Punishment" (featuring Prospect)
15. "Uncensored" (featuring Funkmaster Flex)
16. "I'm Not a Player"
17. "Twinz" (Deep Cover '98) (featuring Fat Joe)
18. "The Rain & The Sun" (Interlude) (featuring dead prez)
19. "Boomerang"
20. "You Came Up" (featuring Noreaga)
21. "Tres Leches" (Triboro Trilogy) (featuring Prodigy & Inspectah Deck)
22. "Charlie Rock Shout"
23. "Fast Money"
24. "Parental Discretion" (featuring Busta Rhymes)

Download

Mos Def & MF Doom - Def VS Doom (2006?)

2007-04-27T18:58:00.000-07:00

If you like Mos Def, which you should, and if you like MF Doom, which you should as well, then you'll love this album. A rare remix album of songs by each artist, and the song renamed. Very interesting download, and after a few listens, a rare gem in the rap world. If you like either of these artists, or neither, download this album. Great listen.

1. Intro (Frontin' On That M.O.N.E.Y.)
2. What Is Beef + Beef Rapp = Double Beef Rap
3. Skit (Go Back Home DOOM)
4. Change The Beat + Definition = Define The Beat
5. Workin' It Out + Fo Ti = Herbal Work Out
6. Dedicated To + Hip Hop = Dedicated To Hip Hop
7. Skit (DOOM & Def On Hip Hop)
8. Two Words + Supervillian Theme = Words Of The Day
9. Skit (DOOM's On The Influence)
10. Ms. Fat Booty + Fancy Clown = She Dippin' Around
11. It Ain't Nuttin' + Oh No = No It Ain't
12. Bright As The Stars + Bergamont = High As The Stars
13. A Brighter Day + A Constipated Monkey = Stayin' Regular
14. My Melody + Do It Now = On The Spot
15. Love Rain + Doomsday = Operation Rainy Day
16. Skit (Ain't Afraid Of Women)
17. Ms. Fat Booty Pt. 2 + Go With The Flow = Go With The Hoes
18. My Favorite Ladies + Ms. Fat Booty = Rollin' A Ms. Fatty
19. Summertime + Sorcerers = Summer Magic
20. Wanna B Where UR + Fastlane = Wanna B N Ur Lane
21. High Drama Pt. 3 + The Fine Print = Summon All Drama
22. Skit (DOOM Pulled A Switch)
23. Mathematics + Dragon' Blood = Count The Casualties
24. Rock Co. Caine Flow + Brown Sugar = Nose Candy
25. Skit (Y'all Embarrassing & Ignant)
26. Ghostwhirl + Mr. Nigga = Mr. Spook
27. Skit (It's Over)
28. Travellin' Man + Vomit Spit = Air Sick

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Tonedeff - Archetype (2005)

2007-04-25T19:59:00.000-07:00

Archetype is the debut album from rapper Tonedeff. The loose cannon rapper, part of the qn5 click previously featured, is one of the fastest rappers of all time. His unique story telling, quick-spit logic, and complicated rhyme scheme keep your head noddin' and your ears open. This is a really great debut album along with several previous EP's. Don't miss this shit and try the song "Porcelain."

"Overture"
"Archetype"
"Masochist"
"Lets Go"
"Disappointed"
"Loyal"
"Porcelain"
"Issawn"
"Quotables"
"Politics"
"Pervert"
"Heavyweight"
"Children"
"Case Closed"
"Gathered"

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Dr. Octagon - Dr. Octagonecologyst (1996)

2007-04-18T18:46:00.000-07:00

Dr. Octagonecologyst is the first album by underground hip-hop artist Dr. Octagon, an alias for Kool Keith. Dr. Octagon is an extraterrestial, time-traveling surgeon/ gynecologist who has sex with his patients and nurses. The album is an example of acid rap and pornocore, genres that Kool Keith helped start. The entire album is produced by Dan The Automator, with an appearance from DJ Shadow on "Waiting List." DJ Q-Bert provides the scratches.

Sorry, I just loved the wikipedia entry for this. Ok, so I put this up as a request and for good reason. This used to be in my rotation 24/7, no joke. This is an incredibly "out-there" album that I love. I remember first listening to this album, the emotions I felt was a mixture of confusion, amazement, and awe. It's a weird album, but great in it's own way. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good listen.

1 Intro (1:15)
2 3000 (3:20)
3 I Got To Tell You (0:48)
4 Earth People (4:58)
5 No Awareness (4:25)
Featuring - Sir Menelik
6 Raw Deal (5:35)
7 General Hospital (0:26)
8 Blue Flowers (3:17)
9 Technical Difficulties (2:57)
10 A Visit To The Gynecologyst (2:20)
11 Bear Witness (3:00)
12 Dr. Octagon (4:37)
Featuring - Sir Menelik
Producer - Kut Masta Kurt
13 Girl Let Me Touch You (3:39)
14 I'm Destructive (3:25)
15 Wild And Crazy (4:27)
16 Elective Surgery (0:52)
17 Halfsharkalligatorhalfman (4:29)
18 Blue Flowers Revisited (4:15)
19 Waiting List (DJ Shadow / Automator Mix) (5:09)
Remix - DJ Shadow , Dan The Automator
20 1977 (2:24)

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Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full (1987)

2007-04-15T22:34:00.000-07:00

One of the best hip-hop albums of all-time. Groundbreaking in almost every way possible. Rakim's intricate, amazing rhymes and Eric B.'s mezmorizing beats keeps you on your feet every track. Given 5 Mics from the source. Classic hip-hop, started the golden age. Check out "My Melody". One of the dopest tracks, ever.

1 I Aint No Joke
2 Eric B Is On The Cut
3 My Melody
4 I Know You Got Soul
5 Move The Crowd
6 Paid In Full
7 As The Rhyme Goes On
8 Chinese Arithmetic *dope instrumental
9 Eric B Is President
10 Move The Crowd [Extended Beat]

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Lootpack - Soundpieces: Da Antidote (1999)

2007-04-11T20:49:00.000-07:00

Soundpieces: Da Antidote is an album by Lootpack, an American hip hop group signed to Stones Throw Records. The entire album was produced by Madlib and features vocals by himself and Wildchild, as well as many West Coast guests. The album features many of Lootpack's previous released singles, such as "Questions", "Whenimondamic", "The Anthem", and "Weededed".
Real nice album with raw lyrics. Check it out.

1 Da Antidote
2 Questions
3 Long Awaited Featuring - Dilated Peoples
4 B-boy Theme
5 Whenimondamic
6 The Anthem
7 Level Zero Featuring - Medaphoar & Oh No
8 Crate Diggin
9 Law Of Physics
10 Frenz Vs Endz
11 Interview With Kurt
12 Speaker Smashin
13 New Years Resolution
14 Answers Featuring - Quasimoto
15 Likwit Fusion Featuring - Defari & Tha Alkaholiks
16 Hit You Wit Dat
17 Verbal Experiments
18 Stylewild
19 Weededed
20 20 Questions Featuring - Quasimoto
21 Break Dat Party
22 Wanna Test Featuring - Medaphoar
23 Episodes Featuring - Declaime , Godz Gift , Kazi , Medaphoar & Oh No
24 Outro

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Extended Famm - Happy Fuck You Songs (2002)

2007-04-06T22:45:00.000-07:00

Released in 2002, Happy Fuck You Songs is an album from the qn5 music label. Extended F@mm, composed of a series of great rappers on their own, just fucking kill this album. Tonedeff, Session, Substantial, PackFM have great chemistry. Honestly, this is in my top 15 favorite albums of all-time. No joke. FAVORITE, not best. If you like quirky, fun, off the wall, straight ill rap, then this is shit you can't miss.

1. Intro
2. The Evil That Pens Do
3. Line Drop
4. Fuck You I Rhyme Better remix
5. Pause
6. Good Combination
7. Velocity
8. How U Doin? feat. Mecca
9. Celly
10. Murder In The Verse Degree
11. Pebble Jam
12. Obligatory Posse Cut [feat. Breeze Evahflowin, Deacon The Villain, Kno, Mecca, iCON The Mic King, Pumpkinhead, GMS, Elite, Kameel-Yen, Poison Pen & Squijee]
13. Fin

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Cormega - The Realness (2001)

2007-04-06T01:34:00.000-07:00

The Realness is the critically acclaimed debut album from Queensbridge rapper Cormega.

Cormega rose to fame in the mid-90's as an original member of The Firm crew, along with Nas, AZ and Foxy Brown. After being booted from the group, Mega signed a record deal with Def Jam Records, and recorded The Testament. The album was shelved, leading Mega to leave the label. He joined Landspeed Records for his first official release.

If you're a fan of New York hip-hop, especially Queensbridge shit, this is the album for you. I didn't really notice how great this album was until I gave it a re-listen. Sad that this isn't as talked about as it should be.

01 Dramatic Entrance
02 American Beauty
03 Thun & Kicko Featuring - Prodigy
04 The Saga
05 R U My Nigga?
06 Unforgiven
07 Fallen Soldiers
08 Glory Days
09 Rap's A Hustle
10 Get Out My Way
11 You Don't Want It
12 5 For 40
13 They Forced My Hand Featuring - Tragedy Khadafi
14 Fallen Soldiers (Remix) Producer - Alchemist

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K-os double post!

2007-04-02T21:46:00.000-07:00

Recently my computer's been a bitch, but I uploaded 1 of 2 albums from K-os. Here's the first. The 2nd one is not my link btw.

K-os - Exit

1 Intro
2 Fantastique
3 Call Me
4 Heaven Only Knows
5 Superstar, Pt. 1
6 Freeze
7 The Anthem
8 Patience
9 Higher
10 Masquerade
11 Follow Me
12 Superstar, Pt. 2
13 Heaven Only Knows (Remix)

K-os - Joyful Rebellion

1 EMCEE Murdah
2 Crucial
3 Man I Used To Be
4 Crabbuckit
5 B-Boy Stance
6 Commandante
7 The Love Song
8 Hallelujah
9 Clap Ur Handz
10 Dirty Water
11 One Blood (Jiggy Homicide)
12 Papercutz

Illogic - Celestial Clockwork

2007-03-31T17:21:00.000-07:00

Here comes an incredibly intelligent album from Underground Rapper Illogic. If you like the conscious hip-hop, or the kind that makes you think, this is the shit for you. Comparable to Louis Logic, with a little bit of spoken word. Don't sleep.

1 Intro (0:35)
2 The Only Constant (3:46) Rap [Featuring] - Blueprint
3 Birthright (4:45)
4 1,000 Whispers (5:02)
5 Time Capsule (4:53) Rap [Featuring] - Aesop Rock , Vast Aire
6 Celestial Clockwork (3:20)
7 Hollow Shell (Cash Clutch) (5:27)
8 Lesson In Love (4:01)
9 First Trimester (5:54) *track pick
10 Live To Die (2:37)
11 Stand (4:16) Rap [Featuring] - Slug
12 My World (4:03)
13 I Wish He Would Make Me (4:05)

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Black Moon - Enta Da Stage

2007-03-24T17:18:00.000-07:00

This next album is from the Gritty New York streets. Entirely produced by the Beatminerz, this album hits hard on the Hardcore Hip-Hop scene. Love all the beats on this album. Not to menion Buckshot shines more than he ever has. Also features debut of rap group Smif-N-Wessun. Just remember, "Niggaz talk shit but that ain't my steel, I'm the type of nigga to put led in ya grill!"

01 Powerful Impak! (4:02)
02 Niguz Talk Shit (4:19)
03 Who Got Da Props? (4:24)
04 Ack Like U Want It (4:52)
05 Buck Em Down (4:37)
06 Black Smif-N-Wessun (4:18) [Feat. Smif-N-Wessun]
07 Son Get Wrec (3:26)
08 Make Munne (4:23)
09 Slave (2:47)
10 I Got Cha Opin (4:10)
11 Shit Iz Real (3:53)
12 Enta Da Stage (2:49)
13 How Many MC's... (3:53)
14 U Da Man (4:18) [Feat. Dru Ha , Havoc , & Smif-N-Wessun]

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Jaylib - Champion Sound (2003)

2007-03-18T13:21:00.000-07:00

This next album is a hip-hop head's dream. Two producers, both known throughout the hip-hop world for their amazing work. And now, together on one album. The possibilities are endless. J Dilla and Madlib almost seemlessly put together this album. This is a must-have for any library.

1 L.A. To Detroit
2 McNasty Filth
3 Nowadayz
4 Champion Sound
5 The Red
6 Heavy
7 Raw Shit [feat. - Talib Kweli]
8 The Official
9 The Heist
10 The Mission
11 React [feat. Quasimoto]
12 Strapped [feat. Guilty Simpson]
13 Strip Club [feat. Quasimoto]
14 The Exclusive [feat. Percee P]
15 Survival Test
16 Starz
17 No Games
18 Pillz [feat. Quasimoto]
19 Raw Addict
20 Ice

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Soul Position - 8 Million Stories (2003)

2007-03-16T21:31:00.000-07:00

I bring this album to you from the Midwest united states. Soul Position is a hip-hop duo composed of an amazing producer, RJD2, and rapper/producer, Blueprint (if you remember him from a prior post I had, 1988). Blueprint's lyrics really sync perfectly with RJD2's beats. I was skeptical with this release at first, but after many listens, it still remains one of my highly recommended pick-ups. Don't sleep on this one.

1 Intro (2:00)
2 Printmatic (3:46)
3 Inhale (3:23)
4 The Jerry Springer Episode (5:21)
5 Candyland Part 1 (1:19)
6 Just Think (5:24)
7 Fuckajob (3:58)
8 Look Of Pain (4:12)
9 Survival (4:24) Featuring - Greenhouse Effect
10 Candyland Part 2 (1:35)
11 Share This (5:37)
12 Run (3:58)
13 Right Place, Wrong Time (4:11)
14 Candyland Part 3 (1:06)
15 No Excuse For Lovin' (5:04)
16 1 Love (12:43)
17 Still Listening

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Jurassic 5 - Jurassic 5 LP (1997)

2007-03-08T21:57:00.000-08:00

This is the debut album by hip-hop group Jurassic 5. Jurassic 5 would have to be my favorite hip-hop group of all-time, if not, in my top 3. The chemistry shown throughout this album, and many albums to come, just helps the overall flow and character on this album. If you like hip-hop, you NEED to listen to Jurassic 5. And what a better way to start off then their debut album.

1 In The Flesh (4:05)
2 Quality Control Part II (0:39)
3 Jayou (2:58)
4 Lesson 6: The Lecture (5:32)
5 Concrete Schoolyard (5:21)
6 Setup (0:30)
7 Action Satisfaction (3:58)
8 Sausage Gut (0:19)
9 Improvise (3:43)
10 Blacktop Beat (1:25)
11 Without A Doubt (3:00)
12 Lesson 6 (Reprise) (1:39)
13 Action Satisfaction (Dub) (3:55)

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Nas - Illmatic (1994) [10th Aniv. Edition]

2007-03-03T22:17:00.000-08:00

We start of the month of March with quite possibly the best album of all time...at least in my eyes. Illmatic was the debut album from the newly hyped artist at the time with the name of "Nas". It automatically became a hit throughout the New York hip-hop scene and the aftereffects were felt all the way to the west coast. Every following release Nas had felt like a disappointment, just because of the perfecticity (deserves it's own word) of this album. I fucking recommend this.

Not to mention....this would be the 10th Anniversary Edition of the album. With a 2nd disc featuring a few remixes and 2 all new tracks. God, I'm nice.

Disc 1

1. The Genesis
2. N.Y. State of Mind
3. Life's a Bitch (feat. AZ)
4. The World is Yours
5. Halftime
6. Memory Lane (Sittin' in da Park)
7. One Love
8. One Time 4 Your Mind
9. Represent
10. It Ain't Hard to Tell

Disc 2

1. Life's a Bitch (REMIX)
2. The World is Yours (REMIX)
3. One Love (REMIX)
4. It Ain't Hard to Tell(REMIX)
5. On the Real
6. Star Wars

Disc 1
Disc 2

AZ - Doe or Die (1995)

2007-02-28T16:42:00.000-08:00

This is the debut album from East Coast rapper AZ (formerly AZ the Visuliza). Considered to be the companion album with Illmatic. Makes sense, as seeing AZ got his big break from his famous verse on "Life's a Bitch". His incredible flow and lyrics continue on this album. Highly recommended.

1 Intro (1:18)
2 Uncut Raw (2:59)
3 Gimme Your's (3:50) [Featuring] - Nas
4 Ho Happy Jackie (3:35)
5 Rather Unique (4:50)
6 I Feel For You (3:04)
7 Sugar Hill (4:09)
8 Mo Money, Mo Murder "Homicide" (6:31) [Featuring] - Nas
9 Doe Or Die (4:39)
10 We Can't Win (3:23)
11 Your World Don't Stop (3:33)
12 Sugar Hill (Remix) (4:18)

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The Perceptionists - Black Dialogue (2005)

2007-02-25T19:32:00.000-08:00

Here is a recent Definitive Jux release. It is by The Perceptionists, hailing out of Boston. The group members consist of: Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, and DJ Fakts One. It is a great release that really makes you think. Also feature flawless production, check it out.

1 Let's Move (2:59)
2 People 4 Prez (2:21) Producer - El-P
3 Blo (3:22) Producer - El-P
4 Memorial Day (3:33)
5 Love Letters (4:11)
6 Black Dialogue (3:06)
7 Frame Rupture (3:22) Producer - El-P
8 What Have We Got To Lose?!? (2:46)
9 Party Hard (3:50) Featuring - Guru
10 Career Finders (3:45)
11 5 0' Clock (4:05) Featuring - Phonte
12 Breathe In The Sun (3:59)

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Nujabes - Metaphorical Music (2003)

2007-02-17T20:29:00.000-08:00

This is my first post in awhile. I'm going to try to take a more personal approach to each of my posts from now on, so bear with me and we'll see how this goes.

Nujabes is a Japanese producer. I compare him to the likes of DJ Honda, in my opinion more melodic and jazzy.

This is his debut album, entitled "Metaphorical Music". It features a beautiful concoction of hip-hop, soul, jazz, and everything in between. I suggest you pick this is up if you're into incredible beats.

1 Blessing It (Remix) (3:23) [Featuring] - Pase Rock & Substantial
2 Horn In The Middle (4:08)
3 Lady Brown (3:18) [Featuring] - Cise Starr
4 Kumomi (3:53)
5 Highs 2 Lows (4:38) [Featuring] - Cise Starr
6 Beat Laments The World (4:22)
7 Letter From Yokosuka (3:10)
8 Think Different (3:17) [Featuring] - Substantial *my track pick
9 A Day By Atmosphere Supreme (3:59)
10 Next View (4:35)
11 Latitude (Remix) (3:56) [Featuring] - Five Deez
12 F.I.L.O. (3:31) [Featuring] - Shing02
13 Summer Gypsy (4:19)
14 The Final View (3:35)
15 Peaceland (5:33)

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Haiku D'Etat - Haiku D'Etat (1999)

2007-01-27T20:42:00.000-08:00

Haiku D'Etat (also Haiku d'Etat) is a hip hop supergroup consisting of Aceyalone and Mikah 9 of the Freestyle Fellowship and Abstract Tribe Unique (ATU) leader Abstract Rude (who had previously worked with Aceyalone as The A-Team), signed to the Project Blowed label, where the group members are also signed. Their name is a portmanteau of haiku and coup d'etat, meaning something akin to a musical revolution or a "poetry takeover" as one of their songs puts it.

Haiku D'Etat is the eponymous debut album of the underground hip hop supergroup/project featuring Aceyalone and Mikah 9 of the Freestyle Fellowship and Abstract Rude of Abstract Tribe Unique, released in 1999.

The album merges jazz tunes with the underground hip hop sound and "literate rap" which the group members, particularly Aceyalone, had become known of.

AMG's Stanton Swihart tags the album as "one of those albums destined to go undeservedly neglected but deservedly revered" on the group's page. The only guest appearance on the album is of fellow Freestyle Fellowship member P.E.A.C.E.. A haiku is actually featured in the bonus track at the end of the album (in the original Pure Hip Hop release):

MC's come and go
Using little skill to show
While we overthrow

A great album that everyone should give a listen to.

1 Haiku D'Etat
2 Non Compos Mentis
3 Studio Street Stage
4 Los Dangerous 5 Pro Tool Robots
6 Wants vs. Needs
7 S.O.S.
8 Firecracker
9 Still Rappin'
10 Other MC's
11 Slower Traffic To The Right
12 Kaya
13 Wo Wo Wo Yeah Yeah Yeah

Gang Starr - Daily Operation (1992)

2007-01-19T20:44:00.000-08:00

Gang Starr is an influential American hip hop duo composed of MC Guru and DJ Premier based in Brooklyn, New York. Probably the best MC & DJ duo ever. Every album is incredible in it's own way since it's Debut with "No More Mr. Nice Guy".

Daily Operation is Gang Starr's 1992 release and arguably their best work. The album represents the gritty sound of early 1990's Brooklyn hip-hop.

In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source Magazine's 100 Best Rap Albums. This is probably the best hip-hop album from start to end. Let's just say, when I hear songs like "Ex Girl To The Next Girl", "2 Deep", "Take Two And Pass", and "No Shame In My Game", I get a little woody. Barely.

1 Daily Operation (Intro) (0:27)
2 The Place Where We Dwell (2:27)
3 Flip The Script (4:02)
4 Ex Girl To Next Girl (4:40)
5 Soliloquy Of Chaos (3:13)
6 I'm The Man (4:05) Featuring - Jeru The Damaja , Lil' Dap
7 92 Interlude (0:28)
8 Take It Personal (3:07)
9 2 Deep (3:38)
10 24-7/365 (0:24)
11 No Shame In My Game (3:55)
12 Conspiracy (2:48)
13 The Illest Brother (4:44)
14 Hardcore Composer (3:16)
15 B.Y.S. (3:06)
16 Much Too Much (Mack A Mil) (3:31)
17 Take Two And Pass (3:15)
18 Stay Tuned (2:31)

Blueprint - 1988 (2005)

2007-01-15T18:47:00.000-08:00

Blueprint is a rapper and producer from Columbus, Ohio. He is the owner of Weightless Recordings and also signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment. He is also one half of the group Soul Position with producer RJD2.

1988 is the 2005 release by Blueprint. Reminiscing on his life in 1988 this hip hop release really takes you back. My favorite song would have to be "Boombox". Rapreviews.com gave this release 10/10.

01 Intro (0:27)
02 Anything Is Possible (1:30)
03 1988 (3:03)
04 Inner City Native Son (3:24)
05 Tramp (4:45)
06 Boom Box (5:18)
07 Trouble On My Mind (3:39)
08 Lo-Fi Funk (3:31) feat. Aesop Rock
09 Big Girls Need Love Too (4:02)
10 Fresh (2:44)
11 Where's Your Girl At? (3:03)
12 Kill Me First (5:01)
13 Liberated (5:05)

Canibus - Can-I-Bus? (1998)

2007-01-14T19:42:00.000-08:00

Germaine Williams (born December 9, 1974), better known as Canibus and also as Can-I-Bus and Rip the Jacker, is a Jamaican-born, American MC and rapper. He is currently known as one of the best lyricists in hip-hop with his distinct voice.

Can-I-Bus? is the first full-length album released by rapper Canibus through Universal Records on September 8, 1998.

The album was heavily criticized because of Wyclef's bland beats. I think it's a great album nonetheless, with some really great lyrics.

1 Intro (1:08)
2 Patriots (3:03)
3 Get Retarded (4:07)
4 Niggonometry (3:12)
5 Second Round K.O. (4:37)
6 What's Going On (3:51)
7 I Honor U (4:34)
8 Hype-nitis (3:47)
9 How We Roll (3:45)
10 Channel Zero (4:29)
11 Let's Ride (3:57)
12 Buckingham Palace (3:41)
13 Rip Rock (3:49)

2nd Round K.O. (LL Cool J Diss)

Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt (1996)

2006-12-29T13:53:00.000-08:00

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known as Jay-Z, is an American rapper and current president and CEO of Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella Records. He has been one of the most successful American rappers of the past decade.

Reasonable Doubt rapper Jay-Z's debut hip hop album, released on June 25, 1996 (see 1996 in music). It has since sold 1.4 million copies in the US. It sold 420,000 copies in its first year and peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Charts. It was certified platinum in 2002. Though critically successful, the album, and Jay-Z, were overshadowed by the Death Row vs. Bad Boy rivalry that was then on-going, and only had a moderately successful single with "Ain't No Nigga." In spite of this lack of initial recognition, Reasonable Doubt received strong critical reviews - eventually receiving a "5 Mics" rating from The Source - and is now acknowledged as one of the most influential Mafioso rap albums of the mid-1990s.

Personally, this is Jay-Z's best album to date, by far. It's on my to 5 albums of all time.

1 Can't Knock The Hustle [feat. Mary J. Blige]
2 Politics As Usual
3 Brooklyn's Finest [feat. Notorious B.I.G. ]
4 Dead Presidents II
5 Feelin' It
6 D'Evils
7 22 Two's
8 Can I Live
9 Ain't No Nigga [feat. Foxy Brown ]
10 Friend Or Foe
11 Coming Of Age [feat. Memphis Bleek]
12 Cashmere Thoughts
13 Bring It On [feat. Big Jaz & Sauce Money]
14 Regrets

Can't Knock The Hustle

Rob Sonic - Telicatessen (2004)

2006-12-23T22:01:00.000-08:00

Rob Sonic is a Hip-Hop musician from the The Bronx, born in Washington DC. He is known for his intelligent lyrics performed over electronic beats

During 2003, he signed to Definitive Jux and later released his first album entitled Telicatessen. This was met with critical acclaim and cemented his place as one of underground Hip-Hops unsung heroes.

1 Strange Hammer (4:06)
2 Death Vendor (3:07)
3 New Car Smell (2:28)
4 Former Future (2:05)
5 Super Ball (4:00)
6 Sniper Picnic (3:40) feat. Creature & Hangar 18
7 Telicatessen (3:19)
8 Behemoth (3:28)
9 Shoplift (3:38)
10 Dylsexia (3:48)
11 Riot Ender (3:59)
12 Location Is Everything (3:55)
13 Macomb's Dam Bridge (4:48)

pretty out there album. it is also awesome.

Cannibal Ox - The Cold Vein (2001)

2006-12-23T20:15:00.001-08:00

Cannibal Ox hip hop music duo from Harlem, New York City. Its members include Vast Aire and Vordul Mega (also known as Vordul Megallah). They are generally accompanied by prolific DJ, and third member of the duo, Cip-One.

In 2001, they released their debut, The Cold Vein, which drew critical acclaim and comparisons to the 36 Chambers-era Wu-Tang Clan. A large part of the album's success is due to producer El-P, who crafts a heavy-sounding and futuristic soundscape. Cannibal Ox is a part of the Definitive Jux record label.

1 Iron Galaxy (5:56)
2 Ox Out The Cage (3:28)feat. EL-P
3 Atom (5:52) feat. Alaska & Cryptic One
4 A B-Boys Alpha (4:27)
5 Raspberry Fields (4:01)
6 Straight Off The D.I.C. (4:17)
7 Vein (4:27)
8 The F-Word (5:27)
9 Stress Rap (5:31)
10 Battle For Asgard (4:26)feat. C-Rayz Walz & L.I.F.E. Long
11 Real Earth (3:57)
12 Ridiculoid (4:46) feat. EL-P
13 Painkillers (5:58)
14 Pigeon (6:10)
15 Scream Phoenix (5:05)

Mos Def - Black on Both Sides (1999)

2006-12-23T17:33:00.000-08:00

Mos Def (born Dante Terrell Smith on December 11, 1973) is a critically acclaimed rapper and actor. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and is an American Muslim convert. Half of the pre-mentioned Black Star.

This is album is just straight up raw. It's a great album from start to finish. It has several hip hop songs that are gems. Give a listen to "Mathematics", "Umi Says" and "Brooklyn".

1 Fear Not Of Man"
2 Hip Hop"
3 Love"
4 Ms. Fat Booty"
5 Speed Law"
6 Do It Now" feat. Busta Rhymes
7 Got"
8 Umi Says"
9 New World Water"
10 Rock N Roll"
11 Know That" feat. Talib Kweli
12 Climb"
13 Brooklyn"
14 Habitat"
15 Mr. Nigga" feat. Q-Tip
16 Mathematics"
17 May-December"

Boogie Down Productions - Criminal Minded (1987)

2006-12-19T16:11:00.000-08:00

Criminal Minded by Boogie Down Productions was a highly influential hip hop album. Composed of KRS-One and Scott La Rock.

It can be found on The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums list.[1] In 2003, the album was ranked number 444 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

Classic album.
I don't need to really give much info on this shit. It's just classic.

Aceyalone - All Balls Don't Bounce (1995)

2006-12-17T19:45:00.000-08:00

Aceyalone (born Eddie Hayes) is an American rapper, known for his passion for and command of words and language. Having played an important part in the development of intelligent, literate rap in a time when gangsta rap was the predominant rap style, he continues his recognizable and otherwise unchanged craft to this day.

All Balls Don't Bounce is the debut solo album by Los Angeles rapper Aceyalone, released in October 1995 on Capitol Records. Aceyalone's standout performance on Innercity Griots landed him a solo deal with Capitol, but, due to the album's unspectacular sales, the rapper was dropped from the label after releasing only one album. Highly acclaimed and influential over the California underground scene, the album was praised, almost solely, for its highly literate and creative lyricism.

Though not commercially successful, All Balls received rave reviews from many sources. All Music Guide gave the album a perfect 5 Star rating, and writer Steve Huey stated:

"The breakout MC from the woefully underappreciated Freestyle Fellowship, Aceyalone emerged as the godfather of the L.A. underground scene with his 1995 solo debut, All Balls Don't Bounce. A spectacular lyrical milestone, All Balls was overlooked at the time, and later slipped quietly out of print. Which is extremely unfortunate, since Aceyalone is one of the greatest lyricists the West Coast has ever produced, twisting his fluid rhymes around and off the beat with the improvisational assurance of Rakim. What's more, his subject matter goes beyond the battle rhymes that most mike virtuosos hone their technique with. He's cerebral and philosophical, yet bursting with confidence at the same time, which lends a definite sense of excitement to his literate wordplay. His lyrics aren't just long strings of ten-cent words — they're an important part of the songs' rhythmic drive, and he knows when to leave empty space in his lines to keep the groove flowing smoothly."

1 All Balls (4:31)
2 Anywhere You Go (4:10)
3 Deep And Wide (2:32) Featuring - Abstract Rude
4 Mr. Outsider (5:53)
5 Annalillia? (4:13)
6 Knownots (5:00) Featuring - Abstract Rude , Mikah 9
7 Arhythamaticulas (3:28)
8 The Greatest Show On Earth (4:47)
9 Mic Check (4:23)
10 Call It Cali (0:54)
11 Headaches & Woes (3:57)
12 I Think (1:18)
13 Makeba (5:20)
14 B-Boy Kingdom (5:37) Featuring - Abstract Rude , Mikah 9 , P.E.A.C.E.
15 Keep It True (5:33) Featuring - Abstract Rude , Change of Rhythm

If it wasn't for a Mic Check..I wouldn't have a check at all..

Common - Resurrection (1994)

2006-12-16T12:49:00.001-08:00

Resurrection is the second album by American rapper Common. Released in 1994 (see 1994 in music), Resurrection received a great deal of critical acclaim, but not a significant amount of mainstream attention. In particular, the song "I Used to Love H.E.R" [often described as the best hip-hop song ever], is a clever explanation of the history of hip-hop. Unlike his more recent albums (Like Water for Chocolate, Be), Resurrection is entirely produced by No I.D. and Ynot. According to the back cover of the album, the album is divided between two sections, the "East Side of Stony" (tracks 1-7) and "West Side of Stony" (tracks 8-15). Stony Island is a street that runs through the South Side of Chicago, where Common was raised. The closing track, "Pop's Rap" was the first of a series of tracks featuring spoken word and poetry by Common's father, which Common has used to close several of his albums.

It can be found on The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums list. 'Nuff said.

1 Resurrection (3:47)
2 I Used To Love H.E.R. (4:39)
3 Watermelon (2:39)
4 Book Of Life (5:06)
5 In My Own World (Check The Method) (3:32) Featuring - No I.D.
6 Another Wasted Nite With... (1:02)
7 Nuthin' To Do (5:20)
8 Communism (2:16)
9 WMOE (0:24)
10 Thisisme (4:54)
11 Orange Pineapple Juice (3:28)
12 Chapter 13 (Rich Man Vs. Poor Man) (5:23)
13 Maintaining (3:49)
14 Sun Shit I Wrote (4:31)
15 Pop's Rap (3:22)

Common - I Used to Love H.E.R.

Latyrx - The Album (1997)

2006-12-10T14:24:00.000-08:00

Latyrx is a hip hop music group. Members are the duo of Lateef The Truthspeaker and Lyrics Born. The roots of their partnership lay in the formation of the Solesides collective at the University of California, Davis.

Latyrx (The Album) is the debut full-length studio album by the American underground hip-hop duo Latyrx. The album was released on August 25, 1997 on the Solesides record label. Solesides was reestablished as Quannum Projects soon after, and the album was re-released on the Quannum label in 2002.

All Music Guide notes that the "sonically inventive" album, when considered with subsequent Quannum releases, "represents a major step for the Solesides (later Quannum) collective in replacing the Hieroglyphics as the Bay Area's most adventurous underground crew."

1 Latyrx
2 Say That
3 The Quickening (The Wreckoning Part II)
4 Balcony Beach
5 Live 90.3 '94 [Featuring] - John Tchicai
6 The Muzappers Mix: Aim For The Flickering Flame/Rankin' #1
7 Funky Granules
8 Bad News
9 Off [With] Their Heads (Be Prompt)
10 Interlude
11 Burnt Pride
12 Scratchapella
13 The Wreckoning (Live 45 Mix)
14 Burning Hot In Cali On A Saturday Night [Featuring] - Blackalicious

I also have their highly acclaimed hit single Lady Don't Tek No[click to download]

One Be Lo - S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. (2005)

2006-12-04T21:41:00.000-08:00

One Be Lo (real name Nahshid Sulaiman) is an underground rapper from Pontiac, Michigan. He is well respected for being one half of the rap duo Binary Star, and has released a number of well received solo albums.

S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. is a 2005 album from underground Hip Hop artist One Be Lo, formerly OneManArmy of Binary Star. The MC/producer is currently one of the more praised and respected underground artists. The acronym S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. stands for "Sounds Of Nahshid Originate Good Rhymes And Music".

1 Intro (1:37)
2 The UNDERground (2:53)
3 enecS eht no kcaB (3:35)
4 Questions (1:47) Featuring - Abdus Salaam , Charmaine Gibson
5 Oggie (1:36)
6 Propaganda (2:41)
7 The Ghetto (4:09)
8 Axis (3:05) (personally my favorite track)
9 Sleepwalking (4:05) Featuring - Kadi
10 True Love (4:14) Featuring - Decompoze
11 Interlude (0:18)
12 Used 2 Be Fly (4:39) Producer - Chic Masters
13 Deceptacons (3:27)
14 Can't Get Enough (4:55) Featuring - Magestik Legend
15 Assassinations (0:49)
16 Evil of Self (4:23) Featuring - Abdus Salaam
17 The Future (3:26)
18 E.T. (3:36)
19 The Captial IST (0:57)
20 Rocketship (4:23)
21 Unparalleled (4:09) Featuring - Magestik Legend
22 Follow My Lead (4:02)

I highly recommend this album. One of the gems in hip-hop.

Giant Panda - Fly School Reunion (2005)

2006-11-28T23:00:00.000-08:00

Giant Panda are an underground hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. The group started to collaborate with Thes One of People Under the Stairs, and he produced For Example a track on their first 12" single titled '88 Remix which was released on Ukenjam Records on December 1st, 2002. Eventually People Under the Stairs took them out on tour with them. During this time the group self-released Fresh Donuts also released on Ukenjam Records which was a sampler consisting of 15 tracks which they sold on tour.

The band released their first official full-length album titled Fly School Reunion on Tres Records, which was started by Chikamaranga, Sausen, and Thes One. During this album cycle both Superbrush 427 and Sir Kado began to pursue other opportunities. Despite this both members still made contributions to the album.

The album has received great reviews and was immediately embraced by their fans as a classic album. There has also been a lot of publicity for the album as they received 4 and a half stars out of 5 in the July 2005 issue of URB Magazine.

This may not have any big album reviews for me to show, but I highly recommend this album.

The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde (1992)

2006-11-26T19:49:00.000-08:00

The Pharcyde is a West Coast alternative hip hop act. The group was formed in South Los Angeles, where the group's members grew up. The original members of the group are "Slimkid3" (Tre Hardson), "Fatlip" (Derrick Stewart), Emandu "Imani" Wilcox, and "Bootie Brown" (Romye Robinson).

Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde is the debut album by alternative hip hop group The Pharcyde, released on November 24, 1992 through Delicious Vinyl Records. The album is produced by former group member J-Swift, and features only one guest appearance, provided by little known Los Angeles rapper Buckwheat. In the years after its release, Bizarre Ride was hailed by critics and alternative rap fans,[1] and is one of the most acclaimed and influential alternative hip hop albums of the 1990s.

1. 4 Better Or 4 Worse (Interlude) (0:44)
2. Oh Shit (4:22)
3. It's Jiggaboo Time (Skit) (1:26)
4. 4 Better Or 4 Worse (5:05)
5. I'm That Type Of Nigga (5:15)Featuring - Buckwheat
6. If I Were President (Skit) (1:01)
7. Soul Flower (Remix) (4:23)
8. On The DL (4:28)Featuring - Buckwheat
9. Pack The Pipe (Interlude) (0:21)
10. Officer (4:00)
11. Ya Mama (4:21)
12. Passing Me By (5:03)
13. Otha Fish (5:22)
14. Quinton's On The Way (Skit) (2:10)
15. Pack The Pipe (5:04)
16. Return Of The B-Boy (3:39)

The Pharcyde - Passin' Me By

Black Star - Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (1998)

2006-11-25T20:52:00.000-08:00

Black Star is an alternative hip hop group formed by MCs Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Affiliated with the group is DJ Hi-Tek, who formed producer/MC duo Reflection Eternal with Kweli for the album Train of Thought and produced a portion of Black Star's debut album.

Black Star is part of the Native Tongues Posse, a collective that contains, amongst others A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, the Jungle Brothers, Da Bush Babees and Common. Black Star arose from the underground movement of the late 1990's, which was in large part due to Rawkus Records, an independent record label stationed in New York City. They released one self titled album. Though the record achieved little commercial success, they (and other members of the Native Tongues Posse) helped shape underground alternative rap and helped bring it further into the mainstream eye. Both have gone on to greater commercial and critical success in separate solo careers.

Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star was hailed as a hip hop classic and is often cited as an anchor for the new wave of rappers directly or indirectly inspired by the Native Tongues. As a result Rawkus Records became the premier independent hip hop label, with a reputation for delivering underground albums of considerable quality. The praise would continue on subsequent albums by the two MCs. Despite popular demand, Mos Def and Talib Kweli have yet to deliver a follow up album, however both have gone on to produce their own albums to much critical acclaim.

1 Intro (1:11)
2 Astronomy (8th Light) (3:23)
3 Definition (3:26)
4 RE:DEFinition (3:02)
5 Children's Story (3:32)
6 Brown Skin Lady (5:46)
7 B Boys Will B Boys (2:36)
8 K. O. S. (Determination) (4:49)
9 Hater Players (4:08)
10 Yo Yeah (1:10)
11 Respiration (6:05) Featuring - Common
12 Thieves In The Night (5:16) [quite possibly my favorite song ever]
13 Twice Inna Lifetime (5:38) Featuring - Jane Doe , Punch & Words

Black Star - Respiration feat. Common

I honestly have no clue what THE SOURCE was thinking. This is my favorite album of all time. This was the very album that started my hip-hop journey. I give it 5 stars.

Souls of Mischief - 93 'til Infinity (1993)

2006-11-24T23:29:00.000-08:00

Souls of Mischief is a hip hop group, part of the hip hop collective Hieroglyphics. Its members include A-Plus, Tajai, Phesto, and Opio.

93 'til Infinity is the debut album by Souls of Mischief. The sound of their debut is characteristic of the distinct style explored by the collective, including a rhyme scheme based on internal rhyme and beats centered around a live bass and obscure jazz and funk samples. 93 'til Infinity is often heralded as the best album to come out of the Heiro Golden Age.

According to All Music Guide author Steve Huey, "Although the title cut is an underappreciated classic, 93 'Til Infinity makes its greatest impression through its stunning consistency, not individual highlights."[1] Huey also goes on to remark that 93 'til Infinity is "one of the most slept-on records of the '90s.

1. "Let 'Em Know"
2. "Live and Let Live"
3. "That's When Ya Lost"
4. "Name I Call Myself"
5. "Disseshowedo"
6. "What a Way to Go Out"
7. "Never No More"
8. "93 'Til Infinity"
9. "Limitations"
10. "Anything Can Happen"
11. "Make Your Mind Up"
12. "Batting Practice"
13. "Tell Me Who Profits"
14. "Outro"

Binary Star - Masters Of The Universe (2000)

2006-11-24T21:02:00.000-08:00

Binary Star was an underground rap duo that formed in the 1990s in Pontiac, Michigan. They are comprised of One Be Lo (formerly OneManArmy) and Senim Silla.

Masters of the Universe is a 2000 album from underground Hip Hop duo Binary Star. The release is a remixed and rearranged version of their 1999 debut Waterworld. The album was one of the most acclaimed underground Hip Hop releases of 2000.

1 Reality Check (4:07)
2 Conquistadors (3:55)
3 Solar Powered (4:28)
4 Slang Blade (2:40)
5 The Binary Shuffle (3:41)
6 Fellowship (5:40) [Featuring] - Athletic Mic League , Decompoze
7 New Hip Hop (3:52)
8 Masters Of The Universe (3:14)
9 Indy 500 (4:38) [Featuring] - Decompoze
10 The Evolution Of Man (6:06)
11 I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (3:04)
12 Honest Expression (4:59)
13 Glen Close (3:01)
14 Wolf Man Jack (3:39)
15 One Man Army (4:59)
16 K.G.B. (7:13) [Featuring] - Elzhi , J.U.I.C.E. , Lacks , Maliki , O Type Star & Texture

Welcome.

2006-11-24T19:15:00.000-08:00

This is my first post, and as you'll seen soon enough, I'm devoted to providing the best in hip-hop. I'll provide album links, useful tidbits, and knowledge that you'll need on your quest of all that is hip-hop. Join me as we indulge in hip-hop fantasy.