HIP-HOP 102

[trendski]

just compiled a playlist....
http://8tracks.com/trendski/real-hip-hop-march-2012

http://8tracks.com/trendski/nu-rap-trax-april-2012

[Coachella Bound]

Rapper/producer Aesop Rock's first solo album in five years, Skelethon, is scheduled for release on July 10 through Rhymesayers. It features guest spots from Kimya Dawson (he's working on a collaborative project with her called Uncluded, too), Rob Sonic, DJ Big Wiz, Allyson Baker of Dirty Ghosts, Hanni El Khatib, and more.

http://www.pitchfork.com/news/45929-...album-details/

[Mr. Dylanja]

Last minute decision to go see Slaughterhouse last night. It was a surprisingly good show. The crowd demographic was lame, as expected, but the club itself was packed with a lot of energy. The group has a really good stage chemistry together and they were really thankful for the support. They basically bust each other's balls between every song, and it's pretty funny. Crooked I is far and away the best emcee out of the bunch, he crushes everything. My favorite part was when they reenacted the BET cypher over the same beat. Everybody killed except Crooked I, who afterward did a nasty acappella with punchlines for days. He ended it with, "AZ been reppin' me, so fuck SB 1070." It was dope.

[GolfWang]

seriously you guyz Future's album, Pluto is fucking great, although I guess it's not entirely "rap". It's like 808's and Heartbreak, but not a total snooze-fest. It's like Drake, if Drake's music wasn't a pile of putrid donkey shit.

"You Deserve It" is my favorite song of the year. In any genre. I'm sure a lot of people here will hate it. Oh well.

[juloxx]

seriously you guyz Future's album, Pluto is fucking great, although I guess it's not entirely "rap". It's like 808's and Heartbreak, but not a total snooze-fest. It's like Drake, if Drake's music wasn't a pile of putrid donkey shit.

"You Deserve It" is my favorite song of the year. In any genre. I'm sure a lot of people here will hate it. Oh well.

are you talking about this guy?

[GolfWang]

are you talking about this guy?

yep. not something I expected to like at all but the album just clicked for me. plus, R. Kelly's on the first track.

Also, the new El-P album is solid.

[ods..]

I like the Future album a lot. Reminds me of my senior year in high school ('08-'09) except with better, catchier melodies/beats. ie: TI Whatever You Like

edit: dig this song

[trendski]

couple of reunion shows may be worth checkin' out:

3MG: Murs, Eligh, and Scarub
Thursday, May 17, 2012 | 8 pm
http://www.lacma.org/event/3mg

Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde 20th Anniversary Celebration at The Roxy on May 23
http://deliciousvinyl.myshopify.com/...roxy-on-may-23

[ods..]

Pharcyde!!!! I'm there

[stinkbutt]

Between this song and "Stupid Hoe" being everywhere lately I think it's safe to say that jerking is gonna be pretty big soon

[ods..]

Lol... I think it's safe to say you're about 3 years behind. Jerkin was pretty big in 08-09 if I recall... at least with high school kids on the west coast. Maybe it's just now reaching the masses.

[ods..]

HAHAHAHAHAH oh man flashback





hahahahahah wow. basically the exact same song.

[FEELS]

yeah jerking was extremely popular at my school a couple years ago (i just graduated last year), they'd have "jerking competitions" every Friday. Last year was more the "shuffling" year. Needless to say my school was complete shit

[FEELS]

HAHAHAHAHAH oh man flashback





hahahahahah wow. basically the exact same song.

oh man.... high school nostalgia in full force right now

[ods..]

let's go wayyyy back

[FEELS]

so throwback! i remember my older brother bumpin that song when i was in 4th or 5th grade, hah fuckk. i miss Lil Lil Weezy

[stinkbutt]

Wow I feel like a fool, that shit is just blowing up here.

[SoulDischarge]

Not keeping up with what high schoolers are into is a source of pride, not shame.

[GolfWang]

today is shit. RIP MCA.

[Andrew 619]

Action Bronson anyone?

[trendski]

bump

[hippityhip]

Between this song and "Stupid Hoe" being everywhere lately I think it's safe to say that jerking is gonna be pretty big soon

Welcome to 2009 champ

[stinkbutt]

Welcome to last weeks conversation, dolt

[hippityhip]

I prefer to be called a blockhead, thanks.

[SoulDischarge]

http://www.factmag.com/2012/05/10/ki...ndie-rap-back/

[GolfWang]

This Killer Mike album is really something else. Between this and Future's album I'd say that the Dungeon Family have 2012 on lock right now (although that new Goodie Mob song was pretty atrocious). Both albums are completely different but for me they are the two best rap/hip-hop records this year.

[trendski]

ROCK THE BELLS LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT at HOB tonight... won tix awhile back via FB, anyone else attending or know who the surprise group will be?

per RTB:
We know you all have been dying for some Rock the Bells leaks, so here's one for you:
One of hip-hop’s most influential groups will be reunited at this year’s Launch Party!

In order to have all members together for the first time in years,
we have decided to move the Launch Party to Tuesday, May 15th.
Trust us—this group is worth one extra week of anticipation.

[Sushov23]

THE FIRM?

[trendski]

per RTB:
One of hip-hop’s most influential groups will be reunited at this year’s Launch Party!

In order to have all members together for the first time in years,
we have decided to move the Launch Party to Tuesday, May 15th.
Trust us—this group is worth one extra week of anticipation.

Hmmm.. sound like it's Bone Thugs as surprise according to their FB:
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBoneThugs

[Sushov23]

That is extremely disappointing if true, Bone Thugs always announce tours saying it'll be all 5, and it's just 3 of them. Sometimes 4, fuck that shit. I'm sure it's what it is though.