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HipHopDX's Top 10 Albums Of The '00s

Give us your Top Ten

(Via Hip Hop DX)

Since January 1, 2000 we have reviewed nearly 1,400 albums, and probably listened to four times that. We got some right, we got some wrong. As this list shows, we didn't always make the right call the first time around. Some albums turn into vintage wine, others into vinegar. It's just the way the game goes. After rounds of voting, debating and head scratching, we whittled it down to the 10 best of the '00s. The past decade hasn't been Hip Hop's finest hour - '87 through '96 it was not. But through the weeds, dust and piles of trash there were plenty of treasures to cherish. These are the albums that made an indelible mark on us.

Presented In Order Of Release:



Supreme Clientele by Ghostface Killah

Released: January 25, 2000
Label: Razor Sharp/Epic/Sony
Producers: RZA, Mathematics, Carlos "Six July" Broady, Inspectah Deck, Juju, Black Moses-Art, Choo The Specializt, Carlos Bess, Hassan, The Blaquesmiths
Guests: RZA, T.M.F., Superb, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Method Man, Redman, 60 Second Assassin, Chip Banks, Hell Razah, Solomon Childs, U-God, GZA, Masta Killa
Purchase Supreme Clientele by Ghostface Killah

Two Essential Tracks:
1. "Nutmeg" featuring RZA (Produced by Black Moses-Art)
2. "Mighty Healthy" (Produced by Mathematics)

After the greatest run of albums Hip Hop has ever seen from one crew, the Wu-Tang Clan inevitably began to disappoint in the late '90s. Debuts from RZA, Inspectah Deck, and U-God and follow ups from Meth, Rae, GZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard all failed to measure up to their first round of albums. It didn't matter that it was basically impossible to reach the levels set by Enter The 36 Chambers, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Liquid Swords and the like, fans were beginning to write the Clan off. That was until Ghostface Killah saved the day. Ghost was still a relatively unsung member of the Clan to that point, nowhere near the status he enjoys today. Supreme Clientele certainly wasn't pegged as the album to return the Wu to glory. Armed with RZA, who played the role of executive producer to perfection and production from him, Juju of The Beatnuts, Mathematics and Carlos "Six July" Broady, Ghost carved out his place in Hip Hop. His random seemingly incoherent rhymes have become stuff of legend, most notably "hit Poughkepsie crispy chicken verbs throw up a stone richie" from the opening bars of "Nutmeg." Indecipherable lyrics didn't make Pretty Tony a star though, it was his personality that truly stood out. Ironman is still the superior album, but one of Hip Hop's all-time great characters emerged on Supreme Clientele.



The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem

Released: May 23, 2000
Label: Aftermath/Interscope
Producers: Dr. Dre, Mel-Man, The Bass Brothers (F.B.T.), 45 King, Eminem
Guests: Jeff Bass, Dido, RBX, Sticky Fingaz, Dina Rae, Bizarre, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, D12
Purchase The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem

Two Essential Tracks:
1. "The Way I Am" (Produced by Eminem)
2. "Amityville" featuring Bizarre (Produced by F.B.T.)

It is no exaggeration to say that The Marshall Mathers LP is a defining moment for pop culture. If for no other reason than curiosity, everyone and their grandmother bought this album. Literally, I know people whose grandparents who bought this album. Unprepared to deal with the swell of fame, love and hate brought on by his debut, Eminem was in the middle of a perfect storm when crafting the MMLP. He dealt with his newfound fame, fan obsession, influence on kids and family issues, all while thumbing his nose at critics. Just as importantly, he went from being an incredible lyricist to an incredible emcee, making huge leaps with his flow and rhyme schemes. His first verse on "The Way I Am" remains a technical marvel. It was shocking, it was controversial, it was genius, and he was white. That combination could only lead to good things. Even with Napster and bootlegging in full swing, MMLP sold nearly two million copies the first week, an unfathomable feat these days. The album has gone on to sell nearly 20 million copies worldwide, and remains the cornerstone of the most successful rapper ever.



Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal

Released: October 17, 2000
Label: Rawkus Records
Producers: Hi-Tek, Talib Kweli, Weldon Irvine
Guests: Dave Chappelle, Nonye, Vinia Mojica, Mos Def, Res, Big Del, Donte, Rah Digga, Xzibit, Kool G. Rap, Tiye Phoenix, Kendra Ross, Les Nubians, De La Soul, Piakhan, Supa Dave West
Purchase Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal

Two Essential Tracks:
1. "Too Late" featuring Res (Produced by Hi-Tek)
2. "Down For The Count" featuring Rah Digga and Xzibit (Produced by Hi-Tek)



While the underground Hip Hop community clamored for another Black Star album, and praised Mos Def for his solo debut a year earlier, Reflection Eternal slid out as an unexpected masterpiece of the Rawkus catalog. Talib Kweli's precise lyricism switched easily between heartfelt honesty, and the cold competitiveness of a Brooklynite who rose to the top of the Lyricist Lounge pile. This classic '90s-minded emcee/producer duo declared Hip Hop dead six years before Nas on "Too Late," while making trunk-pounding hits in "The Blast" and "Move Somethin'." This album was an ensemble cast of Kweli and Tek's Brooklyn-meets-Cincinnati crews, and a very telling of the direction both men would take after this album's success and their label crumbling to major label politics and influence. Train Of Thought may one of the last great links in the post-Native Tongues chain, and it's little surprise that both G Rap and De La appears to see their greatest disciples come correct.



Stankonia by OutKast

Released: October 31, 2000
Label: LaFace/Arista
Producers: Earthtone III, Organized Noize
Guests: Khujo Goodie, Killer Mike, J-Sweet, Eco, Gangsta Boo, B-Real, Big Gipp, Erykah Badu, Slimm Calhoun, T-Mo, C-Bone, Cee-Lo, Big Rube, Sleepy Brown
Purchase Stankonia by OutKast

Two Essential Tracks:
1. "B.o.B." (Produced by Earthtone III)
2. "Toilet Tisha" (Produced by Earthtone III)



When OutKast made their debut in 1994, the south had gotten little to no national recognition outside of the Geto Boys. Six years later, Big Boi and Andre 3000 released their fourth album in a much different climate. Southern Hip Hop sold well across the globe, east coast elitists conceded that at least some of them were true lyricists and OutKast had three albums that were widely considered classics. Stankonia also came at a time when Hip Hop was as manufactured and inside the box as it had ever been. Creativity from mainstream artists was almost non existent, with everyone following proven hit-making formulas. Staying true to form, the ATLiens released a Drum & Bass lead single, unlike anything Hip Hop had ever heard. The success of "B.o.B." paled in comparison to "Ms. Jackson," which became the biggest single of their group career. "So Fresh, So Clean," a reunion with Organized Noize for that classic 'Kast sound anchored their singles and Stankonia went on to sell four million plus copies. It was a good sign for Hip Hop and pop music when their Grammy Award-winning, highest-selling album to date was also their most daring. Stankonia's challenging of the status quo paved the way for the likes of Kanye West and Common to break through.



The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox

Released: May 15, 2001
Label: Definitive Jux Records
Producers: El-P
Guests: El-P, Alaska, Cryptic One, C-Rayz Walz, L.I.F.E. Long, DJ Cip One, DJ PaWL
Purchase The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox

Two Essential Tracks:
1. "The F-Word" (Produced by El-P)
2. "Stress Rap" featuring DJ Cip One (Produced by El-P)

Without Company Flow in effect anymore, El-P brought his knack for the unconventional sound, as The Cold Vein was a 2000-man's Critical Beatdown. Newcomer Vast Aire delivered his self-proclaimed "hummingbird style," touching the microphone 70 times a second. He and Harlemite partner Vordul Mega made the ultimate headphones album five months before Apple's iPod was introduced. The descriptive, metaphoric lyrics described urban decay and split between a mercy for the mayhem, and a cold, tough exterior that would prey on toys and emcees alike. El-P, an avid fan of the 1982 film Bladerunner, delivered a soundscape of futuristic psychedelia that appealed to Urb magazine readers just as much as Elemental's. While The Diplomats captured a flamboyant heritage, Harlem streets come alive in audio in "Stress Rap." Meanwhile, songs like "The F-Word" brought the humanity into Hip Hop at a time when "Bling, Bling," landed its way in the Oxford Dictionary. Just under nine years later, like Reflection Eternal, Vast and Vordul are constantly urged to reunite, and their rare appearances on each other's subsequent solos hint that the magical chemistry still exists - as Can Ox remains a sum greater than its parts.



The Fix by Scarface

Released: August 6, 2002
Label: Def Jam South
Producers: Kanye West, Mike Dean, Scarface, Nottz, Nashiem Myrick, T-Mix, Tony Pizarro, China Black, Lee Stone, Flip, Lofey
Guests: Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Kelly Price, Nas, Faith Evans, WC, Tanya Herron
Purchase The Fix by Scarface

Two Essential Tracks:
1. "On My Block" (Produced by Nashiem Myrick and Lee Stone)
2. "In Between Us" featuring Nas and Tanya Herron (Produced by Scarface, Mike Dean and Lofey)

Scarface has only released one solo album away from Rap-A-Lot Records, and many contest that it was his best. 'Face's famous street commentary, anger and paranoia came alive under some of the best production old friends (Mike Dean) and budding super-stars (Kanye West) ever had to offer. The big budget allowed for inspired proteges Beanie Sigel and Nas, as well as longtime contemporaries Jay-Z and WC to showcase deep chemistry that defied region and sub-genre. The album's attitude and soundbeds were more Blues than Gangsta Rap, as 'Face's "On My Block" single propelled the Houston Rap icon to national status for another time. Def Jam affored 'Face excellent packaging (The Fix was presented with tin-foil-masked liner notes in a small, clear bag, and the contents of the album were potent dope. "In Between Us" was a chilling song of lost ones, lost fights and gained perspective while "I Ain't The One" was bully bravado that attacked snitching, and weak-minded sideliners that may have been the impetus for Brad Jordan to deliver has most polished album.



Shadows On The Sun by Brother Ali

Released: May 2, 2003
Label: Rhymesayers Entertainment
Producers: Ant
Guests: Slug
Purchase Shadows On The Sun by Brother Ali

Two Essential Tracks:
1. "Dorian" (Produced by Ant)
2. "Star Quality" (Produced by Ant)

He started out as the opening act and little brother of independent cornerstone Atmosphere, but Minnesota's Brother Ali quickly showed he was his own man. Shadows On The Sun was his true debut after the little heard do-it-yourself Rites of Passage. Ali showed it all on what is still his most complete record. Masterful storytelling, ferocious battle raps, and some of the most moving introspective lyrics ever spit. Take the trio of "Dorian," "Star Quality" and "Forest Whitiker" for a small sampling of what Ali showed on his seminal debut. Shadows was produced entirely by Atmosphere's Ant, who opened us up to a sound never heard from him before. The seamless blend of soulful melodies and rugged boom bap were the perfect compliment to the Big Bad Brother. The adrenaline filled horns on "Room With A Few" introduced us to one of the most imposing emcees since Ice Cube had a jheri curl. Shadows On The Sun has become an enduring classic that jumpstarted the career of one of independent Hip Hop's biggest stars and one of the world's best emcees.



The Blueprint / The Black Album by Jay-Z

Released: September 11, 2001 and November 14, 2003
Label: Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam
Producers: Just Blaze, Kanye West, Bink!, Eminem, Timbaland, Trackmasters, The Neptunes, DJ Quik, Aqua, Joe "3H" Weinberger, 9th Wonder, Luis Resto, Rick Rubin, The Buchanans
Guests: Eminem, Madonna
Purchase The Blueprint by Jay-Z
Purchase The Black Album by Jay-Z

Four Essential Tracks:
1. "The Takeover" (Produced by Kanye West)
2. "Renegade" featuring Eminem (Produced by Eminem)
3. "Public Service Announcement" (Produced by Just Blaze)
4. "Lucifer" (Produced by Kanye West)

People have their favorites. The HipHopDX staff couldn't decide which Jay-Z album more deserved to be in the Top 10 (perhaps they both do), so we opted to say both. Jay-Z made the ultimate affirmation of his place in Hip Hop with 2001's Blueprint. With very thematic production from Just Blaze and Kanye West, Hova earned his name in between sledgehammering his enemies, and going back to a Reasonable Doubt level of honesty and imagery. Two years later, Jay-Z fooled all of us, when he made the ultimate parting-shot album. The Black Album may have been the grand closing of the Roc as we knew it, but Jay's songs and grocery list of super-producers made this an epic collection that arguably played better end-to-end than anything he ever did before or since. Although we're forever thankful that Jay-Z never really left, none can say that there's been a living rapper's exit as powerful as The Black Album, from its "Public Service Announcement" to the declaration of "What More Can I Say?" To think, we thought Jay was a mogul then...this was the album that made HP, Barack Obama and Budweiser all dust their shoulders off with Rap's most listened-to living emcee.



Madvillainy by Madvillain

Released: March 24, 2004
Label: Stones Throw Records
Producers: Madlib, MF DOOM
Guests: M.E.D., Wilchild, Stacy Epps, Lord Quas
Purchase Madvillainy by Madvillain

Two Essential Tracks:
1. "Meat Grinder" (Produced by Madlib)
2. "Shadows Of Tomorrow" (featuring Lord Quas) (Produced by Madlib)



The plan was to record one song together, it was a natural fit to have two of Hip Hop's quirkiest artists combine their talents. DOOM and Madlib had such good chemistry that a week and a half later they had an entire album done. Madvillain was born and Madvillainy was the result of what was surely a smoke filled week of recording. Madlib's dusty off-kilter loops were a perfect match for DOOM's string of non sequiturs and obscure, outdated phrases. Rarely is a 22 cut album so tightly constructed, but with all two-to-three minute chorus-less songs, instrumental tracks and the usual DOOM skits the album played like a book (think Hunter S. Thompson). We live in an era where Hip Hop albums are thrown together haphazardly, a far cry from the micro-managed perfectionism of the Dr. Dre's of the world. DOOM and The Bad Kid showed just how talented they are to craft such a brilliant album in such an improvisational manor. That isn't to say this is a blueprint that anyone else should follow, after all "The rest is empty with no brain but the clever nerd/ the best emcee with no chain ya ever heard."



Monkey Barz by Sean Price

Released: May 31, 2005
Label: Duck Down Records
Producers: Khrysis, Agallah, Ayatollah, 9th Wonder, MoSS, P.F. Cuttin, Star.com, Justice, Kleph Dollaz, Tone Mason, Ty Deals, Phat Babyz, Dub Z, Edward Maximillion III
Guests: Tek, Buckshot, Louieville Sluggah, Steele, Rustee Juxx, Rock, Agallah, Bizarre Royale
Purchase Monkey Barz by Sean Price

Two Essential Tracks:
1. "Monkey Barz" (Produced by Ty Deals)
2. "Onion Head" featuring Tek (Produced by Khrysis)

In the hiatus of Heltah Skeltah, like the whole Boot Camp Clik in the mid '00s, Ruck was forced into adjustment. Rather than attempt a glorified case of re-invention, he stripped all the layers away and delivered an almost apathetic album that, like Madvillain, celebrated its rough draft status. Using his government name and beats from North Carolina, Price's lyricism came alive, as his intricate wordplay and self-deprication made an album that challenged his family, his label, his bank account and himself. Sean took the age-old question of "if I wasn't rapping, what would I be doing?" and scared fans by becoming the face of gully. Timberland boots still in tact, with a plate of rice and chicken wings, this album paved the way for a tangible style embraced by many new rappers to come. This release was the centerpiece of Duck Down Records' 2005 "triple-threat" and their overall revival. Ruck proved he didn't need Rock to be a towering emcee in the game, and turned his entire career around in an album that he initially swore would be his depature from the craft he mastered 10 times over.

Public Enemy, De La Soul Gives Big Ten Basketball Some Flava

PARK RIDGE, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference will debut this week its new basketball public service announcements (PSAs) entitled, Big Ten Soundtrack. The PSAs feature musical backdrops by well-known artists Public Enemy and De La Soul as well as the contemporary, soulful music of JJ Grey and Mofro. The musical anthems were chosen for their cross-generational appeal and ability to showcase the best of Big Ten basketball, while recognizing the vast and diverse audience of Big Ten fans.

The Big Ten men's basketball PSA, Give it Up, is set against the backdrop of Public Enemy's 1994 hit by the same name, also featuring the narration of Chuck D. The spot highlights the energy, excitement and derivation of the passing game, as well as high-flying action and unselfish play from Big Ten basketball student-athletes over the past several decades. The PSA will air nationally for the first time on Saturday, Dec. 12, during the Kentucky at Indiana game, broadcast on CBS Sports. The spot will also be shown later on the Big Ten Network and ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU.



The second men's basketball PSA, Magic Number, debuts later this month and features an exclusive remix of De La Soul's The Magic Number. The PSA ties together players and action from different generations through their link to "the magic number" three. The spot includes celebrations of buzzer-beating three-pointers and electrifying plays by Big Ten basketball players wearing the number three.

The new Big Ten women's basketball PSA, entitled I Believe, will debut Sunday, Dec. 6, on the first day of the women's conference schedule. The inspirational and powerful lyrics of this JJ Grey and Mofro song of the same name, combined with storytelling photos of current student-athletes and one-word attributes, illuminate the best of Big Ten women's basketball. The spot will air on the Big Ten Network, CBS Sports and ESPN/ESPN2 throughout the 2009-10 season.

The Big Ten Soundtrack PSAs are part of the Big Ten's thematic, "Big Life. Big Stage. Big Ten." that was introduced last year. The spots can be found online at www.bigten.org and at www.youtube.com/bigtenconference,

The campaigns and PSAs were created and produced by Chicago-based TeamWorks Media.

Check out The Iron Man 2 Trailer

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DJ Manifest Presents: De La Soul – The Train of Thought

DJ Manifest Presents: De La Soul – The Train of Thought (Mixtape)

Conya Doss in the Keepers Lounge at Stage Door @ EJ Thomas Hall

Save the date: Keepers Lounge Presents: Eric Roberson, 2/13/2010, 9:00 PM @ EJ Thomas

Q-Tip Rolls into Sundance With New Flick

(XXL.com)

Riding high off his recent Grammy nomination for the best hip-hop album of the year, Q-Tip will be appearing in a new independent movie set to premiere at the 2010 Sundance film festival.

The movie, titled Holly Rollers, is based on the true story of Jews from Brooklyn trafficking ecstasy in the late 90s. Tip plays an Ethiopian drug dealer. Directed by newcomer David Tyler Asch, the film stars Jesse Eisenberg (Adventureland, Zombieland) in the lead role.

Tip hasn’t appeared on the big screen since 2004’s Spike Lee film, She Hate Me. Yet, as previously reported, Michael Rappaport and Nas are currently working on a documentary about his celebrated group, A Tribe Called Quest.

Neither movie has a scheduled release date as of press time. —Max G

Rare Flava: The D.O.C. - Doc & The Doctor

Video: Donnis Gives His Best Of 2009

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Kid Cudi (Fat. MGMT & RATATAT) - Pursuit of Happiness

Video: Skillz presents Hip-Hop Confessions (Ep. 3)

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Skillz goes home to his hometown in Richmond, VA to discuss with some of the areas leading music contributors exclusive accounts of personal hip-hop trivia.

Video: Souls Of Mischief Talk G.O.A.T Criteria

Mos Def - Supermagic (Video)

Common - Start The Show (Extended Version)

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Wale-Beast (Produced by 9th Wonder)

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Video: Raekwon & Kool G Rap Album in the Works

(Via Nahright)
n this bonus clip from “The Next 48 Hours With Raekwon”, Rae speaks to G Rap on the phone and lets him know how much of an influence he was on him back in the day. They then go on to reveal that they have plans to do an album together, which I will believe when I am holding it in my hands.

Rare Flava: Digital Underground-No Nose Job

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DMX Freestyle Back in The Day

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Respect The DJ-Tim Westwood: Interviews with Busta Rhymes BBC Radio 1Xtra

Westwood TV: Busta Rhymes Interview On Radio 1 Part 1



Westwood TV: Busta Rhymes Interview On Radio 1 Part 2



Linkin Park Ft Busta Rhymes ft. Linkin Park - We Made It
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Gym Class Heroes Ft. Busta Rhymes-Peace Sign (Index Down)
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New Classics: Eminem -Cleaning Out My Closet

A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation (1993)

FIRE!!!! Nola Darling - Step To Me (Co-starring MeLo-X & Double 0 (of Kidz In The Hall)

This remind me of my old DJing days, when Monie Love was hanging out with he Native Tounges! If you don't know these ladies, get to know them...now!

O.C. & A.G. - 2 For The Money (Live)

Talib Kweli Skyzoo, Jean Grae and Beatnick & K-Salaam @ The Brooklyn Bowl

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KRS-One & Buckshot - Survival Skills

Consequence, Kanye West, Common, Kid Cudi, Big Sean, John Legend "Whatever U Want" (Remix)

Rare Flava: The Pharcyde-Runnin

ladies First: JJ Fadd-Supersonic

Flasback Video: Public Enemy-Burn Hollywood Burn

African-American Male Unemployment Over 17%

The unemployment rate for all African-Americans is about 50 percent higher than the nation as a whole — and even higher for African-American males.

(Via NPR)

The country's spiraling unemployment rate is taking a particular toll on men as the recession continues to roil male-dominated industries, such as manufacturing and construction.

This "he-cession," as it's sometimes called, has hit African-American men especially hard, increasing their unemployment rate to more than 17 percent last month.

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KRS-One Wants To See A Jay-Z Vs 50 Cent Battle! "That Will Be The Greatest Battle In Hip-Hop's History"

Ladies First: Body & Soul - Dance To The Drummer's Beat

Tales From The Dane Side - Dana Dane

D-Nice catches up with Brooklyn’s Dana Dane to discuss the story behind his 80s hit “Cinderfella Dana Dane” for “True Hip-Hop Stories”.

Audio: Pete Rock & CL Smooth Interview

From (Nah Right)

The Dan Greenpeace Show on Spine Radio spoke to them last week:

Recorded backstage at their reunion show in London last week. They discuss their first show in New York at Homebase with fellow Elektra artists LONS, Brand Nubian and KMD; Wendy Williams breaking ‘T.R.O.Y.’ on NY radio, how Sylvia Rhone taking over at Elektra is when “things started going haywire”, and more.

Along with remixes, b-sides, demons and other non-album cuts.

Audio: Pete Rock & CL Smooth Interview w/ The Dan Greenpeace Show

NInja Assassin - Legacy (feat. Raekwon, Murs & Xzibit)

R.I.P ODB (November 15, 1968 – November 13, 2004)

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Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade's Dunk OverCleveland Cavs' Anderson Anderson Varejao

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Rare Gems: MC Trouble - Make You Mine

MC Trouble was the first female rapper signed to Motown Records. She had a minor hit in 1990 with the song "(I Wanna) Make You Mine" on her first album, Gotta Get A Grip. But unfortunately she passed away in 1991.



MC Trouble - Gotta Get A Grip(1990)

Tracklisting:
1 (I Wanna) Make You Mine (4:03)
Featuring - Good Girls, The
2 The Push Up (3:52)
3 Gotta Get A Grip (3:39)
4 Fly Guy (4:22)
5 Black Line (4:22)
6 Here Comes Trouble (4:04)
7 Power Move (3:44)
8 Thing For You (4:46)
Backing Vocals - Full Force
9 Points Proven (4:01)
10 Well Equipped (3:34)
Bonus Tracks
11 Is It Live (4:18)
12 Body (4:00)

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Oddisee explains “geographic confusion”

Oddisee explains “geographic confusion” in the D.C. Maryland, Virginia hip-hop scene.

Happy Veteran's Day: DJ Premier: Checc Ya Mail [Mixtape]

(Via Kevin Nottingham)

1. DJ Premier – Intro
2. Papoose – ‘Mother Nature’
3. Evidence feat. Alchemist, Big Twin – ‘To The Top’
4. Blaq Poet – ‘Dang Dis!’
5. Rev. Run – ‘Mind On The Road’
6. Redman – ‘Gillahouse Check’
7. AZ – ‘The Come Up’
8. Smooth B – ‘Game Over’
9. 354 feat. Styles P – ‘Coast To Coast’
10. Big Shug – ‘The 3 Shugs’
11. Tef – ‘Rugged Terrain (Freestyle)’
12. Bumpy Knuckles – ‘The Life’
13. G-Unit – ‘300 Shots’
14. The Game – ‘Ghost Unit’
15. Likwit Junkies – ‘Ghetto’
16. NYGz feat. Rave, Royal Flush, T-Sluggs, Juice – ‘Bullseye’
17. Red Rock – ‘Gee’s Like Us’
18. Nas – ‘Death Anniversary’
19. Doo Wop – ‘R.I.P. JUSTO’

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Another Random Joint - Kev Brown

Another Random Joint - Kev Brown from Humble Monarch on Vimeo.

Onyx's Fredro Starr on how he signed with Death Row Records.

Fredro Starr shares on how Suge Knight wanted him to sign with Death Row and that R&B singer Brandy might have saved his life by backing by not signing, six months prior to 2PAC's death, "I could Of been in that car", says Starr.

Dame Dash Speaks On Beanie Sigel Dissing Jay-Z

"No beef! None of that. I don't have beef with nobody,' former Roc-A-Fella mogul says."

Chrisette Michele - Fragile (Remix) (feat. Wale)

Blakroc - Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo) (feat. Mos Def & Jim Jones)

DJ Drama On CNN "Black Men In The Age Of President Obama" (Says Obama Inspires Him To Be A Great Father)

Shyne speaks for the first time Since being released from prison

Shyne's on why he changed his name to Moses & Judaism, "I Dont Want To Be Like Michael Jordan. I Want To Be Like Moses".

LL Cool J Remembers Jam Master Jay

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Masta Ace & Ed O.G. - Ei8ht Is Enough

Flashback Flava: EPMD w/ LL Cool J-Rampage

Say Something - Talib Kweli

Footage of Talib Kweli speaking at West Virginia University.

Cut Throat Logic - Today And Forever (feat. KRS-One)

Masta Ace & Edo G feat. KRS-One - Pass The Mic (prod. Double-O)

Masta Ace & Edo G feat. KRS-One - Pass The Mic (prod. Double-O)

Message In The Music - Dead Prez

M-1 and Stic.Man discuss the potential Hip-Hop has to enlighten the masses.

Video: Message to Young Black Men from Michael Eric Dyson

Video: Rakim Talks About Dr. Dre, Aftermath & Why He Left

Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys) Video

Happy Halloween! Video: Ghost Stories w/ Ghostface Killah (Jimmy Kimmel)

Beanie Segeil's Diss to Jay-Z "Average"/Jay-Z's Reponse Via Interview

Beanie Sigel What You Talkin About (I Aint Your Average Cat)




Jay-Z responds to Beans during an Montral Interview

"“Well, Beanie Sigel at the time, and you can look it up if you like, was driving two Bentleys. With his momma in the sticks and selling 800,000 records, I don’t know what more you can do for somebody. What people choose to do when they attain of success— at some point you have to look in the mirror, and look at yourself. Beanie Sigel had a record deal, a record label, and a clothing line. And never went platinum, ever. I don’t know in the history of rap has anyone done so much with so little. What more can you do for a person at that point. A record deal, that’s normal. A record label and a clothing line. If that’s not pushing a person, shitttt…”

Hear The Full Interview


50 Cent on the Beans/Jay-Z Beef (Thanks Nah Right)

A lot of the times when I say Jay is a cool punk, don’t get it fucked up, he’s a smart guy. You can’t take away from him what he’s done in the actual business and in the game. But since he lost to Nas, he hasn’t competed… Everytime somebody came— Beans went out in the front with Jadakiss. He had the Cam’ron issues. Then when Cam’ron came back and it was issues again, the Tru-Life deal was signed. And when Tru-Life got into an altercation with him, that one stopped. That’s what stopped the Cam beef.

[Do you feel like that Beanie Sigel has some legitimate complaints about Jay-Z?] I think he did have legitimate complaints because of my choices. Like— When they tell me you was giving the nigga $1250? [Silence.] A group? [Silence.] A motherfucker can’t even afford no pussy with $1250. [Laughs.] These niggas is staying in nice hotels. If a bitch order room service twice, you’re done. [Laughs.] You know what it is, it’s traditional business. My business model comes from the curb so I’ma take care of my niggas a little different, cuz they my people.


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A Million And One Questions - Jay-Z

1996 Shades Of Hip-Hop interview with Jay-Z promoting the release of “Reasonable Doubt”.

Rakim Wasn't Feelin Nas "Unauthorized Biography Of Rakim" Song! (Says Nas Put Personal Thigs Out Like Names Of His Kids)

Rakim responds to Nas song 'Unauthorized Biography of Rakim' off of Street's Disciples.

The RZA On The Bonnie Hunt Show!

RZA speaks On Being A Father. Struggle, Shares Storys On His Past, Being High Spirited & New Movie.

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The Meaning Of The Name - DJ Premier

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True Hip-Hop Stories: Cypress Hill's B-Real

In this episode of True Hip-Hop Stories, B-Real of Cypress Hill discussed the making of their hit recording How I Could Just Kill A Man and the influence latinos had on the hip-hop culture.

True Hip-Hop Stories: B-Real from D-Nice on Vimeo.

(Video) DJ Bobbito Garcia-CNN Interview

Killah Priest - The 7 Crowns of God

Ladies First: The Real Roxanne - Roxanne On A Roll

Def Jam 25: ?uestlove Talks The Roots Joining Forces With Def Jam & Jay-Z

(From BET.com)
Judging by ?uestlove’s commentary, Young H.O. is a man of his word….For anyone that’s been hiding under a rock for the last 3 months, Def Jam is celebrating 25 years of hip-hop excellence (I don’t know if all 25 years were excellent, but a majority of them were, lol).

Ooops, I forgot to mention that XXL’s November issue is paying homage to Def Jam’s 25 years of building hip-hop to what it is today (that’s the point of this post).

And since it’s that time of the month (XXL Magazine secret newsstand bootlegging time), protocol’s entails that I scour through 130 pages of fresh content for the most interesting tidbit.

The XXL staff did an extraordinary job in wrangling some of DJ’s most prominent personnel and gutting them of their favorite memories.

From Rick Ross’ first album release party at Club Mansion in Miami to Scarface putting his mother on the phone with LL Cool J at his signing party at Time Hotel in NYC, DJ had some awesome times.

Today’s DJ 25 memory belongs to The Roots’, ?uestlove. ?uest sat down with Rob Markman or Bonsu Thompson (one of the two did it, it doesn’t say tho) and disclosed the day Hova revealed to him that a Def Jam Records takeover was in the works and their “convenience” would be returned to them in a timely fashion.

?uestlove on The Roots signing to Def Jam with Jay-Z’s help…

“The Fade To Black taping was a two-week period. We did two dummy shows with Jay-Z up in Boston before we did the MSG show, practicing. Me and Jay were choppin’ it up, and I kinda told him that it was frustrating being on Interscope, because we’re used to the label being in proximity of Philadelphia. He says, “Okay, I’ll see what I can do about the situation.” I say, “What do you mean?” He’s like, “Can I trust you? I’m about to make a move”. I say, “How long is this gonna be?” He said, “It’s gonna take a second.” Then it just became a back and forth. We had one more album left on our Interscope contract, and we had an option to extend it for an additional four album. This was November 2003. Jay-Z basically said, “Hold off on that. I’m going to get your convinence back.” I guess he was saying he was about to takeover the label.”

New Ne-Yo - Move Along [produced. by Stargate]

Queen Latifah - Fast Car (feat. Missy Elliott)

Flashback Video: Craig Mack - Flava in ya Ear Remix

Classic Flava: Speaking Of A Girl Named Suzie

Classic Flava: Stetsasonic - Africa/4 Ever My Beat

Stetsasonic - Africa
(You know there was a time that Jesse Jackson was down with Hip Hop)


Stetsasonic- 4 Ever My Beat

Slick Rick Interview

MC Ricky D talks to StreetSongsTV.Com about his career and Russell Simmons being a “secret agent”.

Rare Flava: Blahzay Blahzay - Danger

Have A Nice Day Gone Bad: Roxanne Shante Admits To Lying About Ph.D

(Via Urban Daily)

Slate Magazine had previously reported that Roxanne Shante’s story about having her label pay for her Ph.D, reported by the New York Daily News was false, after investigating it. Now Roxanne Shante has finally addressed the issue with a letter.

“I would like to thank my long time fans and supporters for your continued support. I am humbled and grateful to all of you for that. Without going into all of the details as of right now, I would like to apologize that this story regarding my post recording career has caused such a ruckus. The entire story will be revealed at a later time.

Throughout my career and life, I have been faced with many challenges, both professionally and personally. Like all of you, I am human, and may have not made the correct decision all the time. And, like anyone else, I would like to think that my entire life or career is not judged by one error or mistake.It is very easy to criticize someone and I have left myself open to criticism. That is fair. There are plenty of people that will attest that I have done a lot for them. It seems though, that negativity gets more attention than positivity.

All I can say to that, is before you level any further criticism and cynicism, walk in my shoes. I am making this statement to apologize to the people that truly care about me for any angst that this situation has caused, and to thank them for their continued support. I am proud of what I have been able to do for so many others, and would like to let those persons know that I will continue to be there for them no matter what.

I am proud that during my twenty plus years as a pioneer in the Hip-Hop industry, to have opened doors for those who came after me, such as MC Lyte, Salt N Peppa, and Queen Latifah to name a few. I will have no further statement in regards to this matter at this time.”

Q-Tip 16 Bars Freestyle #2

Will Smith's Wisdom

Fresh For ‘92 - KRS-One / Boogie-Down Productions

1992 BDP performance of “We In There” on “Yo! MTV Raps”.

Q-Tip (Feat. Norah Jones) - Life Is Better

New To Dwele's Music?

Don't know much about Dwele who will performing Tonight @ EJ Thomas' Stage Door on The University of Akron campus @ 9pm?

Take a listen to his first album "Subject" as well as some of his videos and a guest appearances witrh Common and Kanye West.

Tracklist

01. Poppa Yo (Intro) 02. Truth 03. Find A Way 04. Twuneanunda 05. A.N.G.E.L. (Interlude) 06. Day at A Time 07. Subject 08. Sho Ya Right 09. Money Don't Mean A Thing10. Hold on11. Kick Out of You12. Without You13. Whoomp (Interlude) 14. Lady at Mahogany15. A.N.G.E.L. (Reprise Ft Slum Village)16. Let Your Hair Down DOWNLOAD!

Thanks to http://thedeelicious.blogspot.com/2009/10/dwele-albums.html

President Obama: Nobel Peace Prize "A Call To Action" (Video)

(AP)

A beaming President Barack Obama says he's honored to win the Nobel Peace Prize, but says he isn't sure he's done enough to earn it. (Oct. 9)

MUSIC :: DJ KRATE DIGGA - ‘THE RENAISSANCE’ VOL. 2 [FREE DOWNLOAD]

DJ KRATE DIGGA presents The Renaissance Volume 2…

[FOR TRACKLIST & DOWNLOAD]
TO DOWNLOAD THE RENAISSANCE VOL 2 CLICK HERE

See DJ Krate Digga with Dwele Saturday October 10th @ EJ Thomas's Stage Door in Akron @9pm

For information go to: http://www.keepersoftheart.com/

I Need A Haircut: Original Samples

(Thanks Kevin Nottingham)

01. “American Woman” by The Guess Who
From the album American Woman (1970)
Interpolated in “Road Block”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

02. “Listen and You’ll See” by The Crusaders
From the album Pass The Plate (1971)
Sampled in “Road Block”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

03. “Think (About It)” by Lyn Collins
From the album Think (About It) (1972)
Sampled in “Road Block”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

04. “Louie” by Allen Toussaint
From the album From A Whisper To A Scream (1970)
Sampled in “Leggo My Eggo”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

05. “A Feeling Is” by The Emotions
From the album Rejoice (1977)
Sampled in “What Comes Around Goes Around”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

06. “Don’t You Want To Stay” by Bill Withers
From the album Making Music, Making Friends (1975)
Sampled in “Romeo And Juliet”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

07. “Sad Feeling” by Bobby Bland
From the single “If You’ve Got a Heart” (1970)
Sampled in “T.S.R. (Toilet Stool Rap)”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

08. “Get Thy Bearings” by Donovan
From the album The Hurdy Gurdy Man (1968)
Sampled in “I Told You”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

09. “Sweet Soul Sister” by Quincy Jones (feat. Nate Turner & The Mirettes)
From the album The Lost Man Soundtrack (1968)
Sampled in “Kung Fu”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

10. “Papa Was Too (Live)” by Joe Tex
From the album Live and Lively (1968)
Sampled in “Kung Fu”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

11. “Outside Love” by Brethren
From the album Brethren (1970)
Sampled in “Take It From The Top”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

12. “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O’Sullivan
From the single “Alone Again (Naturally)” (1971)
Sampled in “Alone Again”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

13. “Impeach the President” by The Honey Drippers
From the single “Impeach The President” (1973)
Sampled in “Alone Again”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

14. “Morning Sickness” by Larry Coryell
From the album Coryell (1969)
Sampled in “On And On”
Produced by Biz Markie & Cool V

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Dwele @ EJ Thomas' Stage Door in Akron, Ohio Oct. 10th!

Keepers Lounge at the Stage Door, with the support of Keepers of the Art.

Doors open at 8pm with DJ Krate Digga.

Detroit Neo Soul singer/songwriter Dwele (pronounced dweh-lay) has carved out a niche for himself in the contemporary soul game as a smooth jazz-minded crooner of introspective and innovative groove.

For more info go to http://www.keepersoftheart.com/

TICKETS $10 GENERAL PUBLIC/$5 UA STUDENTS

Seating is limited - Please go to http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or call 1.800.745.3000 or visit your local Ticketmaster location - Tickets are also available at the E.J. Thomas Hall Ticket Office or call 330.972.7570 or visit http://www.uaevents.com/

About Dwele
Neo-soul singer/songwriter/producer Dwele grew up on Detroit's west side, listening to soul music from Motown visionaries Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye as well as jazz on the radio. Born Andwele Gardner, he began writing songs at the age of ten, after his father was murdered outside... Musicians / Bands > Rhythm & Blues Location & Nearby Info

Guru & Solar – The Carey Sisters Interview (Audio)

Guru & Solar – The Carey Sisters Interview (Audio)

K-Young – Summer Love f. Ya Boy (Video)

Shaq's First Win Game & With The Cavaliers! (Highlights)

Shaquille O'Neal scores his first basket for the Cleveland Cavaliers in a preseason game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Rare Flava: Digital Underground-Kiss You Back

MTV's Hottest MCs 2009 List

Here is MTV's Hottest MC's for 2009. I thought last year's list was bad, but wow! Leave post and tell us if you agree with the list. If, what rappers are in your top ten?

1. Jay-Z

2. Lil Wayne

3. Drake

4. Kanye West

5. Rick Ross

6. Gucci Mane

7. Jeezy

8. Fabolous

9. 50 Cent

10. Raekwon