…to be wit’, girl Don’t touch my protection, I know you want it to slip But slippin’ is somethin’ I don’t do, tippin’ for life“ MJG – 2 Big Boi…
…to direct statement: don’t hit kids, and don’t pretend that damage disappears when the bruises do. Across the record, ELUCID continues to treat rap less like straight storytelling and more…
…De La Soul and Inspectah Deck to Talib Kweli and Earl Sweatshirt. Madvillainy, his collaboration with Madlib, is considered a modern classic, and albums such as Mm…Food and The Mouse…
…We clearly saw who the go-to emcee was of the group. Don’t believe me? Tribe’s classic posse cut with them, “Scenario” will provide you all the answers you need. From…
…would gush over Phife’s opening: “Ayo, Bo knows this (What?) And Bo knows that (What?) But Bo don’t know jack, ’cause Bo can’t rap“ In 1992, Nike made sure we…
…a girl, when I want a girl And when I don’t want a girl I want a girl who understands that Although Phonte can punch you in the face with…
…and enduring phenomenon. Today, I will attempt to focus on their artistry as seen through their consecutive classic albums. Consecutive classic albums are a rare feat. Stevie Wonder and Earth,…
…Century,” and “Knuckles” don’t add anything but flow-breaking annoyance, stalling the pace—but when Ghostface hits a streak, the energy becomes undeniable. The opening run sets the tone sharply. Redman voices…
…new associates formed what EPMD called the Hit Squad. Sermon and Smith’s business ventures had ballooned to include Shuma Management and GMC (for Generating Mad Cash). “We don’t go out…
…in contrast, the lyrics are what drew me into the song. Lyrics like “I got so many rhymes I don’t think I’m too sane / life is parallel to hell…
…released the LP himself on his newly-formed Scarface Records to major sales and national acclaim. Paris signed a major artist and distribution deal with Priority Records for himself and Scarface…
