STRAIGHTFRESH PRESENTS: JAY Z - BUILDING THE BLACK ALBUM
A collection of songs and samples used to create Jay Z's "The Black Album" in 2003.
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15 KOREAN RAPPERS YOU SHOULD KNOW
You didn't know there was Hip Hop in Korea? Well here goes a list of 15 Korean rappers that you should know that ain't PSY. Read here
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KENDRICK LAMAR - GQ MAGAZINE MAN OF THE YEAR ....
Kendrick Lamar made GQ magazines cover as their Man of the year in rap.
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LECRAE - LET IT WHIP FEATURING PAUL WALL
Lecrae invites Paul Wall to join him on the standout LET IT WHIP from the mixtape Church Clothes. Produced by David Banner.
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JEFF BASS ON DISCOVERING EMINEM
Jeff Bass tells the story how Eminem really got discovered. Read here. Continue Reading
20th ANNIVERSARY: WU-TANG CLAN - ENTER THE WU-TANG 36 CHAMBERS
20 years ago a movement was started when Enter the 36 Chambers was released on November 9th 1993!
The era of the Wu arrived. A posse of rappers from Staten Island bamboozled the industry. With each member getting solo deals with different labels and each project selling over 500 000 units.
This sort of thing was unheard of. But members RZA, GZA, Raekwon the Chef, Method Man, Inspektah Deck, Ol' Dirty Bastard, U-God, Ghostface Killah and Cappadonna. All members of the Wu
Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambers was a raw album. With RZA behind every single track it showcased each Wu members unique style and character. Everybody back then had their favourite Wu MC. From ODB with his craziness on and off the mic to the intelligent rhymes of The GZA.
The RZA and The GZA had previous stints in the music industry with solo projects. RZA was known as the Prince Rakeem and The Gza known as The Genius. Not as successful as their Wu Tang Clan projects.
Infused with Kung Fu and Hong Kong mafiaso themes the Wu Tang Clan could easily have been brushed off as a fad. But they stood the test of time.
The album had so much intensity that I also was so amped I once broke a few R&B CD's listening to BRING THE RUCKUS.
C.R.E.A.M. (CASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME) was an instant street classic. Depicting tales of street hustling and the hard life of the ghetto.
Each member of the WU brought their own individual style to the group.
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JAHLIL BEATS - LEGEND ERA 3 MIXTAPE (ARTWORK)
MMLP2 FIRST WEEK SALES PREDICTIONS
It is Eminem week on the MOBSHOP. So don't get mad. According to HDD MMLP2 is projected to sell over 700 000 units the first week out. Which can later lead to the album being the third rap album in 2013 reaching platinum status. Continue Reading
EMINEM - DONT FRONT FEATURING BUCKSHOT FROM BLACK MOON
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FUTURE - REAL AND TRUE FT. MILEY CYRUS AND MR HUDSON
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EMINEM - THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP 2 (REVIEW)
The problem with MMLP2 is ... There is REALLY no problem accept for the few Top 40 radio songs on it. If those tracks were not on, it would have gotten full marks.
But then again you can't blame Em for doing those tracks. I am sure he did not want to do them at all.
Everybody got their opinion about this album. They wanna be of the opinion if this is Eminems best album or not? Is it as good as his previous work? But what most people don't understand is that, this is a music business. Records need to be sold. This ain't open mic at the local bar. Your opinions don't really matter. Sales matter. That! My friend is the bottom line.
This album is for middle America. The people we forget about sometimes. The consumers. When you think it is about the art of Hip-Hop, then that thought went out the window the instant the Interscope/Universal logo goes on the CD.
Rappers battle each other and diss each other ... Why? Because of the power of the almighty dollar. Damn even new $100 bills were printed.
Em brings back something to rap ( not Hip-Hop) storytelling and humour. Who does that nowadays. Only a few artists. I won't go about naming who does what and who is the best. We don't care. Eminem don't care. Jimmy doesn't care. But YOU care. Why? Because you are willing to fork out $15 for a CD. You worked hard for that money. So you expect good product, right?
RHYME AND REASON is that product. With Rick Rubin on the beat Em splits the english Oxford approved language in two, like Moses did the Red sea. An in-depth listen to his lyrics/rhymes you will understand why he is the GOAT (Greatest of all time) to many out there.
His loyal fans, often referred to as Stan's can get very emotional when it comes to his music.
Stan's usually have a long drug history. I don't blame them. Em speaks to them in a way parents can't. I still question why Rick Rubin was brought in to do production etc. ... Was it a gimmick? The barefoot long bearded co-founder of Def Jam and Def American records? What gives? The people want to know!
A highlight must be the humorous, SO MUCH BETTER which takes his Stans to the great days of Shady. Complete with hook et al. Textbook Eminem. It is as if you jumped into a time capsule and got shipped back to the late 90's when Em became a novelty.
If it was not for his backpacker beginnings his career wouldn't have so much validation as it has today.
Littered with radio/Top 40 and MTV friendly tracks it is difficult for Hip-Hop purists to have a liking to this album. One can get easily distracted by the singing by Skylar Grey and Rihanna. Making you feel betrayed as you came here to hear Marshall do what he does best.
Many don't like it. Many love it.
Many don't like it. Many love it.
ASSHOLE and THE MONSTER are fine examples of radio friendly hits. But it is music. It sounds good. Catchy hooks and nice melodic beats for the win.
Yes there is nothing wrong with songs like THE MONSTER. But at times Em's rhymes feel uninspired and all over. Great hook and perfectly mixed by the good Doctor.
The second highlight is the crazy, LOVE GAME featuring Kendrick Lamar. Another "funny" track. Kendrick is being put on the spot here by rapping really out of his comfort zone. Which is good for him as he has to be able to rap in any situation that he is put in. And he pulls it off flawless.
The problem with MMLP2 is ... There is REALLY no problem accept for the few Top 40 radio songs on it. If those tracks were not on it would have gotten full marks.
MASTER P - LONELY ROAD
Master P releases a track from his upcoming album THE GIFT.
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Jeezy talks new track recorded with Jay Z
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