Articles Posted September 2010
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The Paths of Dissin’
Tribe’s debut, People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, earned critical praise in its time, including a 5-star rating in The Source. But not everyone was sold on the group’s mellow swabi rhyme style. Peep this missive from one Aryt Alasti.
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The Story Behind “Scenario”
It’s one of the greatest posse cuts in hip-hop history and the perfect closer to a classic album. We’re all familiar with the original, and most of us with the remix as well, but how about the other versions of this iconic track?
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Low End Theory: How One Tribe Changed a Nation
When A Tribe Called Quest released their second album, The Low End Theory, on September 24, 1991, they continued in the path of De La Soul and GangStarr by bridging the gap between hip-hop and jazz. They challenged the status quo simply by being themselves. In doing all of these things, Tribe changed the landscape and ushered in a new era of hip-hop.
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A Tribe Called Quest Day
Today, September 24 marks the 19th anniversary of Low End Theory. To celebrate the illustrious career of A Tribe Called Quest, we’re dedicating the entire day to the legendary hip-hop group. Stay tuned all day…
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Fool’s Jewels
T-Pain, the Negro Community will see you now.
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Snapshot: Some Guy Playing Pool
Just some random guy showing off his mean backhand stroke on the pool table.
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Beef Report: Wale vs. Kid Cudi, Dipset vs. Kanye West
Welcome to The Beef Report, your one stop source for all the breaking news on rapper beefs, and the general idiocy that comes with them. Let’s examine some of the most recent beefs developing:
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Canibus’ ‘C Of Tranquility’ Video Sampler
I don’t know how I feel about C Of Tranquility after weeks of listening to it, but I’m happy to see Bis still going. Dude is a wealth of talent that never amounted to much success. The album arrives October 5th. Here’s the video sampler to hold you over till then.
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Collaborative Rap Albums: The Good, The Bad, and The Unknown
A rundown of some of the best and worst collaboration albums, along with those that just never seemed to get that momentum.
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Album I Care About Today: Pigeon Hole’s ‘Age Like Astronauts’
I love my Canadian readers. Once in a while, I find a way to kiss their ass, so here you go Canada.
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Jay-Z Has 99 Problems But A Book Ain’t One
Jay-Z has a new book coming out soon and the cover was revealed today. Its title, Decoded, is slightly misleading. Contrary to rumors, this isn’t the book where Jay gets misty-eyed about his rough childhood or dishes dirt on his marriage to Beyonce.
