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The Apollo Brown version>>>>

But yea, Ghost will actually be rapping over some funky shit with bass and not soulless soul imitations. I have hope. That Gunshowers track is hot.

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2287 on:** October 17, 2014, 03:37:38 PM »

Quote from: Esch on October 14, 2014, 02:15:09 PM

https://m.soundcloud.com/topdawgent/jay-rock-parental-advisory

new jay rock

I like it. Shitting on everything else TDE put out this year definitely.

Kinda figured he was sitting on some heat being so quiet

team filler · « **Reply #2288 on:** October 17, 2014, 06:23:16 PM »

dat new quik album

seagrams hotsauce · « **Reply #2289 on:** October 17, 2014, 10:39:16 PM »

It's pretty amazing. Quik is possibly the only rapper who's been making albums for two and a half decades without sounding like a parody of himself, rapwise. His production keeps getting more and more left field, and his stream of consciousness lyrics are as batshit as ever, but somehow he manages to keep it in check enough to not be corny. The first track is a probably the most knowing reference to how offbeat he is, but Trapped On The Tracks might be the best example of it in his career.

Good interview with him here, and much more thorough than certain awful hot 97 hosts recent shows: https://soundcloud.com/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/dj-quik-1

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2290 on:** October 17, 2014, 11:10:13 PM »

I'm still waiting on a decent rip

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2291 on:** October 18, 2014, 12:07:29 AM »

Yup Quik still has it on every level. Dope beats, cool rhymes, the humor is still in tact too. Meanwhile Dre...

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2292 on:** October 18, 2014, 01:39:11 AM »

CR ripped it

Can't listen until tomorrow

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2293 on:** October 18, 2014, 12:26:21 PM »

Puffin The Dragon

Quik done did it again

team filler · « **Reply #2294 on:** October 18, 2014, 05:29:14 PM »

Blockhead formed a band and it's pretty good brehs. wasn't sure where to put this:

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2295 on:** October 18, 2014, 08:44:51 PM »

Logic's Under Pressure isn't bad but hes really trying to channel Kendrick

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2296 on:** October 19, 2014, 01:12:02 AM »

Finally got around to listening to the Vince Staples EP. Very good but man....on one hand I want to say Def Jam fucked up, on the other hand it's understandable given the climate of the industry. If Vince had just released this as an album including the better tracks on Shyne Coldchain Vol 2 (Nate, Turn, Progressive3, Trunk Rattle) it would be an easy AOTY candidate. The EP is already getting praise, add those songs and it would be a wrap.

I assume Def Jam made him release the EP to make up for the LP being delayed. But I don't see how he can come back with something harder than this.

BTW I called this months ago: No I.D. is the equivalent of a good college coach. He has Vince focused and releasing some amazing music right now. I remember Nas saying that No I.D. would spend hours in the studio just talking about shit - be it life, concepts for songs, whatever. You can definitely tell he is in Vince's ear.

Easily her best project IMO. It's not another project of her rapping over same-y 9th Wonder soul beats, the production is lush and she's weaving in and out like a pro.

CRS · « **Reply #2297 on:** October 21, 2014, 07:08:34 PM »

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #2298 on:** October 21, 2014, 07:17:15 PM »

Quote from: CRS on October 21, 2014, 07:08:34 PM

Yo.

Courage · « **Reply #2299 on:** October 21, 2014, 07:22:41 PM »

Quote from: CRS on October 21, 2014, 07:08:34 PM

Yo.

welcome breh

thabiz · « **Reply #2300 on:** October 21, 2014, 11:53:46 PM »

losers

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2301 on:** October 22, 2014, 12:14:11 AM »

we forming the band yall

trying not to listen to the Black Milk. In the meantime might as rock some old shit

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2302 on:** October 22, 2014, 12:19:11 AM »

I can't think of many rappers or producers who have improved more than him since 2006. Even Shut It Down is pretty awkward rap wise. That beat is undeniably hot but he's rather ehh on the mic. Each project has shown growth and now he's riding his beats like a pro. And production wise he has moved away from soul samples. Still a master chopper though.

thabiz · « **Reply #2303 on:** October 22, 2014, 12:24:46 AM »

Beezy · « **Reply #2304 on:** October 22, 2014, 12:46:07 AM »

Saw Black Milk perform with a band whose name I can't remember last Friday. Him actually being a really good performer surprised me for some reason.

Anything from him before No Poison No Paradise that I should listen to?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2305 on:** October 22, 2014, 01:08:58 AM »

Tronic and AOTY. I'd also check out Sound Of The City just to see how far he's come. Dope beats but the raps are kinda eh.

sarslip · « **Reply #2306 on:** October 22, 2014, 08:44:25 AM »

Black Milk's progression as a producer and MC

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KRIT's

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2307 on:** October 22, 2014, 10:33:59 AM »

Nah. To be fair KRIT's flow has improved/diversified. That Cadillacica track is pretty impressive flow wise.

I'd say he hasn't improved as a songwriter and struggles to produce without samples. Should have stayed independent...

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2308 on:** October 22, 2014, 10:37:45 AM »

Alchemist's improvement as a producer has been nothing short of spectacular.

His rapping is still

however

sarslip · « **Reply #2309 on:** October 22, 2014, 11:02:53 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Nobody on October 22, 2014, 10:37:45 AM

Alchemist's improvement as a producer has been nothing short of spectacular.

His rapping is still (Image removed from quote.) however

yeah but my expectations for an alc verse arent that high, so it usually works.

his second verse on Swimteam Rastas is great. When he delivers a good verse it's just a bonus. As long as you're on beat, that to me is paramount, but the beats gotta be good first and foremost.

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2310 on:** October 22, 2014, 11:16:22 AM »

Quote from: Esch on October 22, 2014, 11:12:10 AM

Ppl stay criticizing Krits rapping but we all know the real problem is how boring of a personality he is

I always thought his mixtapes had some smooth beats, but nothing about him actually stood out to me.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2311 on:** October 22, 2014, 11:28:44 AM »

Yea he's like the southern Groundhog's Day. Wake up, eat breakfast with grandma, reveal the Cadillac, ride on 22s, call up your side chick, eat some chicken, sub sub sub, candy paint, introspective moment at a stop sign, call your main chick, smash her, ride home.

I'll admit he branched out with his debut album but it felt stale. I don't think he should stop riding cars and candy painting, just throw in some more vunerable stuff like The Vent, that doesn't feel like he's just checking off a "conscious issue" list like J Cole.

toku · « **Reply #2312 on:** October 22, 2014, 12:04:27 PM »

Leave KRIT alone. Some of us are destined to be cool dads and nothing more. Can't hate the man because he likes to wear sandals & socks and has to have his oatmeal in the morning at the age of 28.

Cheddahz · « **Reply #2313 on:** October 22, 2014, 05:43:14 PM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2314 on:** October 22, 2014, 06:24:18 PM »

toku · « **Reply #2315 on:** October 22, 2014, 06:39:15 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 22, 2014, 06:24:18 PM

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Peace god, peace.

Beezy · « **Reply #2316 on:** October 22, 2014, 07:37:09 PM »

Oh that shitty Tuesday song that everyone loves is by this dude? He needs to upgrade his crew. They were shook.

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2317 on:** October 22, 2014, 08:14:13 PM »

Just sloppy all around

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2318 on:** October 22, 2014, 11:02:56 PM »

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2319 on:** October 22, 2014, 11:24:15 PM »

Yeah, I'm not so sure about an album of 2014 Primo...Royce has been whatever since Slaughterhouse, and I think it's time to toss this Adrian Younge nicca in the bushes

toku · « **Reply #2320 on:** October 22, 2014, 11:53:53 PM »

Legends shouldn't have to suffer like this.

Cheddahz · « **Reply #2321 on:** October 23, 2014, 12:00:44 PM »

best song of the year finally got a music video

thabiz · « **Reply #2322 on:** October 23, 2014, 12:46:40 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 22, 2014, 11:02:56 PM

this is some sad ass shit.

sarslip · « **Reply #2323 on:** October 23, 2014, 02:34:17 PM »

Quote from: thabiz on October 23, 2014, 12:46:40 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 22, 2014, 11:02:56 PM

this is some sad ass shit.

aw shit, biz in tha house

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2324 on:** October 23, 2014, 02:55:16 PM »

that gif applies more to "PRhyme" than thabiz.

I'd probably at least give a regular album between them a shot. But 100% Adrian Younge samples? Eh...

thabiz · « **Reply #2325 on:** October 23, 2014, 03:23:36 PM »

Quote from: sarslip on October 23, 2014, 02:34:17 PM

Quote from: thabiz on October 23, 2014, 12:46:40 PM
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this is some sad ass shit.

aw shit, biz in tha house

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prune juice for everyone!

sarslip · « **Reply #2326 on:** October 23, 2014, 03:36:36 PM »

Quote from: thabiz on October 23, 2014, 03:23:36 PM

Quote from: sarslip on October 23, 2014, 02:34:17 PM
Quote from: thabiz on October 23, 2014, 12:46:40 PM
Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 22, 2014, 11:02:56 PM

this is some sad ass shit.

aw shit, biz in tha house

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prune juice for everyone!

real talk, prune juice is pretty good

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2327 on:** October 23, 2014, 04:12:15 PM »

Quote from: sarslip on October 23, 2014, 03:36:36 PM

Quote from: thabiz on October 23, 2014, 03:23:36 PM
Quote from: sarslip on October 23, 2014, 02:34:17 PM
Quote from: thabiz on October 23, 2014, 12:46:40 PM
Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 22, 2014, 11:02:56 PM

this is some sad ass shit.

aw shit, biz in tha house

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prune juice for everyone!

real talk, prune juice is pretty good (Image removed from quote.)

sarslip · « **Reply #2328 on:** October 23, 2014, 04:35:11 PM »

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2329 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:18:54 PM »

Apollo Brown and Ras Kass leaked about 2 days ago

Apollo continues to impress me with his production but Ras' flow is a bit too subdued for me on this and lyrically he can do much better. I'm noticing this happening to more than a few 90s rappers still making music today and I'm not sure if I can blame it on age considering a dude like Ghostface has to be in his mid-40s at this point and he's as potent as ever.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2330 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:26:35 PM »

True but the project has some very strong tracks. When Kass is on he's really fucking on. When he's off it's subdued and average as you said. Overall I think this is a dope album though. Couple bad tracks (Giraffe Pussy).

Rass Kass & Apollo Brown - H20

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2331 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:32:10 PM »

Giraffe Pussy has too good of a beat for me to call it bad but man that hook is awful.

Too Much Of A Good Thing can kick rocks however

Animal Sacrifice though

thabiz · « **Reply #2332 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:36:35 PM »

new apollo is so smooth. dude never disappoints. lyrical content aside, i think it works. reminds a lot of the dice game record.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2333 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:44:24 PM »

Too Much Of a Good Thing is probably the worst song I've acquired this year

Please Don't Go

Roses

Deliver Us From Evil

Animal Sacrifice

Humbi Pi

Eric P · « **Reply #2334 on:** October 23, 2014, 08:03:13 PM »

http://www.allmusic.com/album/heal-civilization-vs-technology-mw0000263896

I bought this tape for a quarter a few months ago at a yard sale and never listened to it until now. The whole album is some crazy preachy shit but the above track wherein Michael Stipe and KRS rap about the ozone layer is probably the best sing track summation of the project. Essential WTF listening.

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2335 on:** October 23, 2014, 08:50:46 PM »

.....too bad Doom is on that bullshit

Courage · « **Reply #2336 on:** October 23, 2014, 11:33:28 PM »

RTJ2 leaked brehs

Beezy · « **Reply #2337 on:** October 23, 2014, 11:49:58 PM »

Quote from: Courage on October 23, 2014, 11:33:28 PM

RTJ2 leaked brehs

O_O

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2338 on:** October 24, 2014, 12:01:48 AM »

Halfway through RTJ2 and I feel the same way as I did with 1. It's not bad at all but would I come back to this? Not sure

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #2339 on:** October 24, 2014, 12:23:38 AM »

I'll say this though, on both albums, Killer Mike stole the show

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