Monthly Archives: December 2010

Rhymefest – “Super Guy” ft Killer Mike

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Dan

Chi-town’s Rhymefest has cooked up a feast for the nerds with this one. Pick up all the superhero references and you’ll get endless cool points. I’m not mocking – I own a belt with a Bat-sign belt buckle. I’m pretty … Continue reading →

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Eminem – “Syllables” ft Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Stat Quo & Ca$his

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Dan

Brilliant concept. Before you say this is subpar for a Dre beat just listen to the verses. The message is slightly weakened by having Stat Quo and an artist with a dollar sign in their name but still a sick … Continue reading →

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Ghostface Killah – “In Tha Park” ft Black Thought

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Dan

This is why Black Thought should be in your top ten. Buy Ghostface’s Apollo Kids from iTunes here. Seen over at Earmilk.

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jj – kills (Mixtape)

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Dan

jj are a Swedish pop group who’ve gained a following for their audacious covers of rap and R&B songs. Ethereal, ghostly voices glide over hip hop beats. It’s a bizarre sound at first and almost unsettling – you’re meant to … Continue reading →

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Video: Lupe Fiasco – “The Show Goes On”

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Dan

Lasers. March 8th 2011.

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Wale – “The Meeting”

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Dan

Back in 2007, Wale created an aural mission statement, letting the labels know how they would benefit from signing him. He sounds starving, ready to devour the rap game. If I was an exec and he walked into my office … Continue reading →

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Video: Chiddy Bang – Translation Freestyle

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Dan

Just found this video and had to share it. Chiddy freestyles for seven minutes over Xaphoon’s just out the oven beats for an audience at marketing agency, Translation. These guys are going to have a huge 2011 when that album … Continue reading →

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Kanye West – “Christmas in Harlem” ft Cam’Ron, Jim Jones, Vado, Cyhi da Prince, Pusha T, Big Sean, Teyana Taylor & Musiq Soulchild

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Dan

Bah humbug. All I want for Christmas is people to stop playing these lame songs. Why do people lose all musical taste in December? I wasn’t even feeling Kanye’s attempt at first but I’ve gotta admit it’s grown on me. … Continue reading →

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Kick in the Door

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Dan

If you want someone to listen to your album all the way through then grab their ears at the start and force them to pay attention. Here’s some openers that boot down the door, shove a shotgun in your face … Continue reading →

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Four Tet – “As Serious As Your Life”

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Dan

Sometimes words get in the way. This instrumental doesn’t need anything else. A lot of beats can feel empty without vocals – this is vibrant and alive, forever in momentum. The video wins just as much as the song. A … Continue reading →

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