Articles Posted December 2008
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The Rap Up (2002 – 2008)
Skillz – 2008 Rap Up I’m always looking forward to Skillz’ annual (W)Rap Up, in part because it caps off the year with a lighthearted moment, and in part because it inspired the name of…
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The Best Rap Albums, Mixtapes & Songs of 2008
Take a gander at Rizoh’s favorite everything of 2008 after the cut. [Artwork ©
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Statik Selektah – “Get Out the Way” (w/ Bun B & Cory Mo) Video
Pimp C would approve.
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Kanye West – “Payback”
Kanye West – “Payback” Andrew unearthed this rare Kanye joint from way back when Steve Francis was still “The Franchise” (“We can get it jumping like Francis in Houston”). I have to say, ‘Ye’s flow…
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Hip-Hop Originated in Medieval Scotland
After laying claim to everything under the sun except O.J. Simpson, white folks are now trying to claim hip-hop as their own. Though hip-hop’s origins have been consistently linked to early African slaves, some Professor…
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Jadakiss – “Letter to B.I.G.” (Feat. Faith Evans)
Jadakiss – “Letter to B.I.G.” Cuban Link once wrote a letter to Pun, but it was more like an opportunity to air out some dirty laundry than a tribute. What I like about Jada’s “Letter…
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Redman – “Tonight’s Da Night” Music Video
Awwww shit, this was my joint back in the day. YouTube recommended it to me this morning, so I thought I’d share with you. “So turn the volume up a notch and watch the ba-BUMP,…
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‘One Day’ Movie Preview (Starring 9th Wonder & Skyzoo)
Here’s the trailer for One Day, a documentary about Kooley High directed by Napoleon Wright. 9th Wonder and Skyzoo make appearances.
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Hello Brooklyn: 10 Rap Songs That Put BK on the Map
Brooklyn has always played a pivotal role in pop culture. BK neighborhoods gave rise to classic films like Goodfellas and Do The Right Thing. It’s home to a plethora of music greats (Mos Def, Biz…
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Ron Artest Is a Beast
In case you missed it last night, here’s a footage of Ron Ron leading the Rockets to victory against the Jazz in a double-OT thriller. If Ron can bring the Larry O’Brien trophy back to…
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Kay Slay Mixes Ciroc with Sara Jay
Here’s Kay Slay, Premo, and Sara Jay hanging out at Shade45. The discussion gets more interesting as the video progresses. [SaraJay.com] (nsfw)
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Berner and Bun B at “Got Work” Video Shoot
I might be wrong, but I suspect that Bun B has an open-door policy on collaborations. [SmashTube]
