…albums from one single artist. What do you think? Did YOUR favorite compilation album make the list (or the honorable mentions)? Don’t hesitate to share your opinion in the comments!…
…His affection for George Clinton makes for a**-shaking grooves, but don’t dare ask him to dance. He’ll point fingers at mainstream, derivative rappers (“Crumbsnatchers”), but will never revert to violence…
…the album’s choruses. “We Don’t Care” bases its strength on community participation, inspired by Kanye himself and followed by a group of lively school children and female crooners. Heavy doses…
…Hi-Tek produced the track, using a sample from Don Randi’s Theme from the Fox (a song produced by the late legendary producer David Axelrod). Common lends his voice for a…
…don’t be quick to judge”). This deeply insightful bit of catharsis is accompanied by lush strings, ringing triangle, and constant synth clap. Moment of Truth was seen as a comeback…
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Liquid Swords may be as fastidious and handsomely mounted as its Prentis Rollins’ inked artwork, but confusing it for cartoonish fantasy would be…
…artist adapting to compositional structure. Naysayers might be inclined to hear it as the masters resting on their laurels, but don’t fool simplicity for complacency, as the formulaic work present…
…“no, no, see, you can be a rapper but can’t be a gangster. You don’t want to be a gangster”. The next scene is in media res and shows Kool…
…such as Dizaster, Arsonal, Hollow Da Don, Conceited, Loaded Lux and many more notable figures in the culture. Battle rap has come a long way from the days of “8…
“The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” is a 1997 hit song recorded by Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHcyJPTTn9w “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” was written and composed by Don Bryant, Bernard “Bernie”…
…Salaam Remi, contains a sample of “If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don’t Want To Be Right” by Ramsey Lewis, and its chorus is based on “Ooo La La La”…
“La Schmoove” is a song by Fu-Schnickens. The song, which features A Tribe Called Quest member Phife Dawg, was recorded for the group’s debut album F.U. Don’t Take It Personal…
