Articles Posted June 2010
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VIdeo: Tech N9ne – O.G.
Tech N9ne is the truth. That he’s managed to stay on point for so long while sticking to his mantra is commendable. That said, “O.G.,” the lead single The Gates Mixed Plate, is straight doo…
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Fashawn’s ‘Ode to Illmatic’ Mixtape
If you’ve never given a rat’s tail about Fashawn this is a good way to meet him. Many rappers talk about the influence of Illmatic on their craft, but none has shown admiration for the classic album the way Fashawn has done here. He basically took the beats and laced them with original rhymes. The outcome is brilliant.
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Video: Rhymefest – Talk My Shit
For the two of you that still care about El Che, here’s Rhymefest’s bubbling new music video “Talk My Shit.”
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Cuban Linx – Calamus
Welcome to another edition of your favorite link dump section, Cuban Linx. Pop the lid for the hottest links and stories on the web.
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Snap Judgment: M.I.A. (Feat. Jay-Z) – XXXO (Remix)
Having recently endured a brutal slaying in the hands of the New York Times, a remix with Jay-Z is just what the doctor ordered for M.I.A. “XXXO” is an uptempo dance number from Maya’s upcoming new album. Jigga sounds comfortable here, almost too comfortable.
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Nas Makes Houston Go Monkey Bananas
I came closer to my quest to see a concert by everyone in my Top 10 Tuesday night, after seeing Nas and Damian Marley perform in front of a capacity crowd in Houston.
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Charting Big Boi’s “General Patton”
Artist Andrew Kuo charts the new song from OutKast’s Big Boi. Download: Big Boi – General Patton
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Cuban Linx – Coltsfoot Leaf
Welcome to another edition of your favorite link dump section, Cuban Linx. Pop the lid for the hottest links and stories on the web.
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Kanye West is for the Children
Kanye probably made a bunch of Chicago kids shit their pants when he brought out Lupe and Common for a surprise concert. Pop the hood for the concert photos.
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Lil Wayne Freestyles from Jail
Lil Wayne freestyles from Jail over Drake’s “Light Up” beat. It’s amazing how coherent Wayne sounds when he rhymes sober.
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TRU Brain Trust Reviews Rhymefest’s ‘El Che’
Rhymefest’s debut album, Blue Collar, was an impressive introduction to the sound of the Chi-town wordsmith. After overcoming label politics and several false starts, Fest finally returns with his eternally delayed second go-round, El Che. Was it worth the wait? Let’s investigate.
