Articles Posted March 2009
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A Complete Guide to 2009 SXSW Hip-Hop Events
I’m going to keep this intro short because what follows is the longest post you’ll ever see on The Rap Up. There are two things you should do if you plan to attend SXSW music…
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Asher Roth on Tim Westwood TV
Why yes it’s your favorite new white rapper on Tim Westwood TV. This kid has more buzz than 14,000 bees tied to a lampshade. Only time will tell if that translates onto his debut album,…
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Kid Cudi – “Switchin’ Lanes”
Kid Cudi – “Switchin’ Lanes” “Switchin’ Lanes” is dope, but it’s no “Maui Wowie.” Still, watching this Cudi kid evolve as an MC has been rewarding so far. [Props to Legend]
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Mos Def – “Brooklyn (Go Hard)”
Mos Def – “Brooklyn (Go Hard)” Here’s Mos Def rhyming about UFOS and space aliens over Jay-Z’s “Brooklyn (Go Hard).” After more than a decade of pummeling beats into submission, Mighty Mos shows no sign…
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Don’t C-Walk on a Treadmill
Idiot attempts to c-walk onto a treadmill and ends up ruining his shoe.
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Joaquin’s Rap Career is off to a Great Start
Joaquin Phoenix officially launched his “rap” career when he jumped off the stage to attack a “heckler” during a performance at the LIV nightclub at the Fountainbleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida last night. Now…
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Clifford and Rufus FTW!
Since I posted a video of Kanye’s horrendous AI performance earlier, it’s only right that I counter with one nice post about Mr. West to appease the gods. So, I give you Kanye (aka Clifford)…
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That Kanye Guy Can SANG
The American idol that we mere mortals know as Kanye West crashed American Idol to show those wannabe singers how to REALLY sang this music thing. KanYeezy blessed the aspiring Idols with a robot-voiced rendition…
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DMC is King of teh Internetz
Put on your excitement shoes, everyone. DMC (of Run-DMC) has invented a virtual world to bring back everything that’s missing from the real world hip-hop scene. DMC’s 3D Virtual World promises psychedelic colors, free beats,…
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What Artist’s Autograph Would You Pull a ‘Slumdog’ to Get?
There’s a pivotal scene in Slumdog Millionaire where a slum kid locks another slum kid in a portable toilet. The poor kid eventually jumps into a pile of sh!t just so he can run and…
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Saigon’s ‘All In A Day’s Work’ Swag Bag
Saigon has a new album dubbed All in a Day’s Work. The album was allegedly recorded and produced in 1 day (24 hours). Eh, aren’t all rap albums these days? Anyhoo, proceed for your All…
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