Articles Posted June 2009
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Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother’ Samples
When I told my boy Ivan that 6/9 is Pete Rock & CL Smooth Day on The Rap Up, he was kind enough to alley-oop the Mecca & The Soul Brother sample set. What you’re…
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5 Artists That Influenced Pete Rock
Pete Rock owes much of his success to a handful of music legends whose music served as an inspiration for his own creative process. Proceed to see a rundown of Pete Rock’s mentors and disciples.…
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Top 5 Disciples of Pete Rock
Pete Rock is one of the most influential hip-hop producers of all-time, rivaled only by DJ Premier and Marley Marl. Many of today’s hottest producers, including Kanye West and Hi-Tek, swiped chunks of their technique…
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They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)
“This one’s a girl, let’s name her Pam.” Oh, I’m just warming up.
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Genius at Work
Watch as the Chocolate Boy Wonder works his beat-smithing magic. Jump in for one more.
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Happy Pete Rock & CL Smooth Day
17 years ago today, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth released their classic album, Mecca & The Soul Brother. Pete Rock’s smooth-sailing bassline and sprawling horn riffs revolutionized the soundscape of hip-hop forever. If you don’t…
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Cuban Linx: The Basement
[brought to you by Jessica] The 10 Most Ridiculous Rapper Chains [Broken Cool] Whoever launched this blog is a genius [DeathOfAuto-Tune.com] XXL Class Of 2009: Midterm Grades [The Smoking Section] Wyclef and Nick Cannon attempt…
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Natal Looks Creepy
Have you ever wanted to hang out with an autistic tween named Milo who likes to fish? Have you ever wanted to look like a weirdo while flailing around in front of the TV? If…
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Welcome to Tahiry TV
I made a big ass deal about Tahiry’s new website, TahiryTV.com, the other day and then forgot about it. Good thing Jack at Morethanhiphop.com had our behind covered or this would have slipped right past…
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AZ – “Death of Auto-Tune” Freestyle
AZ – “Death of Auto-Tune” Freestyle Oh lawd, here we go with the remix craze. AZ jacks a beat from fellow Brooklyn MC and adds his $.02 to the age-old G.O.A.T. conversation, “You know who’s…
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Alchemist – “Chemical Warfare” (Feat. Eminem)
Alchemist – “Chemical Warfare” (Feat. Eminem) Alchemist joins forces with your favorite rapper’s favorite white boy on “Chemical Warfare.” Ha! This should ensure that Al gets some well-deserved media buzz for his upcoming album, Chemical…
