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Essay Nov 30 2020

There’s Only One True God – Why Rakim Is Hip Hop’s Most Cherished Gift

…beats and samples that didn’t grab the listeners the way classic records from the previous three albums had done. I think even Rakim’s most staunch supporters (and I consider myself…
Essay Nov 4 2020

Wise Words Of The Teacha – The Hardcore Consciousness Of KRS-One

…marvel. Here are a few lyrical highlights from this outstanding offering. “MCs Act Like They Don’t Know” Another ‘banger’ produced by DJ Premier, “MCs Act Like They Don’t Know” featured…
Article Jun 4 2018

Classic Hip Hop: Nas’ Illmatic

…so. At only 10 tracks (really 9 if you don’t include the intro), it took the less is more approach, utilized 5 of the best producers during the era, and…
Article Oct 24 2016

Classic Hip Hop: OutKast’s ATLiens

…Big Boi also delivers here and while I don’t think “Elevators” is a top 5 song on the album, it’s certainly a classic and one of the bigger Outkast singles…
Essay Oct 26 2020

The Wrath Of Kane – Brooklyn’s Finest During Hip Hop’s Golden Age

…song’s 1987 release. The Rise The classic album that certified Big Daddy Kane as a great MC: Long Live The Kane (1988) Long Live The Kane (1988) (Cold Chillin’ Records)…
Article Oct 5 2016

Classic Hip Hop: 2Pac’s Me Against The World

…I stress- to make it stop, study your lessons Don’t settle for less – even a genius asks questions Be grateful for blessings Don’t ever change, keep your essence The…
list Oct 1 2025

Why ‘Classic’ Is Overused In Hip Hop & 25 Post-2010 Albums Worthy Of The Title

…are written with clarity, detail, and control. They don’t lean on trends to stay relevant, and they don’t need updates to sound current. Whether recorded in analog studios or cracked…
Article Sep 1 2019

Album Review | Little Brother – May The Lord Watch

…aspect of this song that I don’t love. The first verse from Phonte is spectacular, and I love the hook. I really don’t know how Phonte could’ve started this project…
artist Feb 8 2016

50 Cent

…Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. With the aid of Eminem and Dr. Dre (who produced his first major-label album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’), Jackson became one of…
list Oct 12 2015

5 Classic Records You Don’t Own, But Should

…and piles of one and done artists. In between the Young MCs and the Public Enemies of the industry lies a long list of overlooked classics. Here are five albums…
list Jan 19 2017

5 Classic Records You Don’t Own, But Should (III)

…Classic Albums You Don’t Own, But Should series we focus on the eighties, with five excellent albums that received enough acclaim, but which are incorrectly rarely mentioned when 1980s classics…
list Aug 7 2017

5 Classic Records You Don’t Own, But Should (IV)

In this fourth part of our ongoing 5 Classic Records You Don’t Own, But Should series, it’s time to highlight five critically acclaimed but slept-on Hip Hop gems from the…