“Intro” – Redman from the Reggie album (2011)
This is the 1st track off the new Redman record, and probably the only worthwhile track on the whole release. Red says that he was going “experimental” with this new release. He says that Reggie Noble, Redman’s alter ego, loves all kinds of music. He says Reggie loves some music that Redman would never release. Reg wanted to release some ol’ next sh*t, so he did. He claims that this is NOT a Redman album, rather Reggie’s DEBUT album, thus the title. This album got a lot of bad reviews because of Reggie’s over use of Auto-tune….Yup I said Auto-tune…a lot of it. Weird album, but THIS track is still doap.
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“Live at Home”
Asheru & Blue Black from the
Soon Come album (2001)
Many times in the “Underground/Back Pack/True School/In Denial” realm of Hip Hop, there are a lot of names that swirl around. I always hear names like Eydea and Abilties, the Busdriver’s, and the Sage francis’, type o f groups. Names I know, but I don’t know any of the music. Unspoken Heard is one of those groups; I don’t know their music too much, but the side project Asheru & Blue Black I came across, is pretty doap. This track “Live at Home” is catchy, filled with worthwhile organic samples, cool rhymes, and a sound that you wish would come back in rap. I hope you enjoy this little ditty. (Take that, take that….couldn’t resist.)
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“Warmonger”
Vinnie Paz from the
Season of the Assassin album (2010)
Vinnie Paz has kinda outdone himself on his latest album. There is straight up star power on the new record. He has shocking lyrically guest appearances from the likes of Beanie Siegel, Freeway, the Clipse, and Paul Wall! He has tracks produced by Madlib, DJ Muggs, 4th Disciple and THIS track “Warmonger” produced by Fizzy Womack of M.O.P. If anything, the lineup of this album is impressive, and so is this track.
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“Memories”
Big Sean from the
Finally Famous Vol 3. mixtape (2011)
One of the best things about working with young folks is that you get introduced to Hip Hop that you would have missed out on if you didn’t work with them. Big Sean, was introduce to me through my kids, and I’m glad I heard of him. He’s from Kanye’s G.O.O.D. music camp, and at first glance Sean’s a new jack that is easily dismissible. After a deeper listen though, he has a pretty interesting view of the world. Sure it’s swaggy, and it’s young, but it is from an honest and pure place. This track struck a nerve with me because he sees his human self, and questions…is fame worth it? When he talks about his friend being “addicted to pills,” and questions would you “lose your girlfriend over groupie love,” shows me that the young man is thinking. Bravo Big Sean.
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“African Walk”
Madlib from the
Beat Konducta Vol 1–2: Movie Scenes album (2006)
Not sure if you caught this album, but it’s worth having. Down fall is, there are soooo many tracks on this album, you get over whelmed. This “African Walk” track is a gem. It becomes infectious; you’ll find yourself singing the quippy “SWING” DOOM sample over and over.
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“Friday Night Street Fever (featuring Peedi Crakk)”
Money Making Jam Boys from the
Prestige mixtape (2011)
The new side project from the Roots: Money making Jam Boys. Although the name of the group is REALLY stupid, this collective has some great talent. The group’s make-up includes Black Thought, Dice Raw, Truck North, P.O.R.N., and STS. All veteran spitters in their own right, they have come together to make somewhat of a super group. The mixtape is aiiiiiight, but this track is great, because of Peedi Crakk. (Wait for his verse…) He gives the track life, and his voice and accent make you laugh, and makes you feel gangsta as hell! I love when Peddi goes “Why you writin’ raps, mang/ You should be a sangah!” Hilarious!
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