Take a sniff of this
side effects = Overdosing
Black Milk – “Keep Going” off his Album of the Year
Month: August 2010
If it aint directed directly at me I can’t respect it…
Just recently Eminem dropped another album that he promised would make up for his recent let downs. He says that it is a composition of his work which may imitate the sounds off his most lethal albums, ranging from Infinite to The Marshall Mathers LP. I believe he delivered on his promise on his newest album Recovery. On one song, “Seduction”, that I have been listening to constantly; I hear something in the second verse that has been twisting my noodle for a while. Continue reading
Biggie’s beat from All About the Benjamins
For the longest I’ve been wondering where the sample came from off that All About the Benjamins when Biggie starts to rap. Also, since that sample is so unique why hasn’t anyone used it? From my knowledge the Hitmen produced the beat and since I can’t find my No Way Out cassette (don’t front like you didn’t bump a cassette back in the day) I can not recall if the sample was sited or not. Continue reading
Drake’s Thank Me Later Album Review
Fireworks ft. Alicia Keys
Satchford: I like it. It’s slow and melodic and he’s talking about something. The beat bangs
Satchford: I like the harmonizing in the background by A. Keys, its smooth
SwagGordon: I agree…I’m kind of disappointed that he chose to start off rapping but his substance is pretty good compared to what I’ve heard him rap about before
SwagGordon: I would have preferred hearing a song where he’s singing
Satchford: So you prefer him to sing?
SwagGordon: correct!
Satchford: hmm…ok. Fair enough Continue reading
Nottz = Best beatmaker on earth? 9th Wonder says so
I need to brush up some more on Nottz. I know he’s capable but I need to hear some more from him before I judge anything. Nottz definitely has a unique style that I dig. One of my favorites is that “Ya Heard” off Game’s L.A.X. album. 9th also speaks on Drake and Dilla.
“One of the most creative LPs ever to hit stores”
On a sunny Sunday morning, I’m scrolling through my iTunes and stumble upon a slept on classic, Nas’ It Was Written. I remember my cousin had the cassette tape back in ’96 and the only song I knew was “If I Ruled The World”. I never knew the type of substance that was on that tape that day until I bought the album a few years ago. I don’t care what no one says, this is one of the most slept on albums of the 90s. So many people diss this album. Of course it’s not better than the debut, illmatic, but man it’s easily my 2nd favorite Nas album. Continue reading
“Some people find peace in beats and breaks”
Some people turn to cigarettes, some to alcohol, and some to drugs. I turn to hip hop. Hip Hop is my therapist. A relationship similar to a Tony Soprano and Dr. Melfi, it’s there through the ups and downs of life. No matter what mood I’m in, there is always a Continue reading
Kanye West ft. Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz – Power (Remix)
I have been waiting for this for some time. My anticipation for Kanye’s next album just keeps increasing every time he drops something new. Unlike some people, I really felt Continue reading
There’s no escaping the heat…
The last Twista album I purchased was Kamikaze, the album he had on Roc-A-Fella records. I loved it. It got major play in the CD player back then (especially “One Last Time”). Ever since, I haven’t really been on the lookout for Twista like that for some reason, until now. NO I.D. and Traxstar blesses him with a incredible beat Continue reading
Best Verse: Freeway ft. Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel – “What We Do”
“What We Do” is in my opinion, a top 5 Roc-A-Fella track. The first time I heard this track I think I fainted (jk) but you get my gist. This was the ROC at their finest but the question is, who’s verse was the best?
1st Verse: The only one that raps a full 16 bars, Freeway comes out gunnin’. Being a newcomer back then, he knew being on a track with Jay and Beans that he had to have his best verse. I love Freeway’s style, straight raw with a high-pitched voice but still manages to keep it smooth. This is one of my favorite Freeway verses ever. He rides the beat like tires on pavement, describing his mentality of “doing anything to survive”. Continue reading
Just My Thoughts 