NASA have been lying to us all along, if you believe B.O.B. No Country for Old (Rap) Men: Rap extremists
Author: Robbie Ettelson
Q-Tip’s Turnaround On Gay Panic
It was reported yesterday that the final album from A Tribe Called Quest has hit number one on the Billboard chart, which is an impressive accomplishment in this day and age. But rather than doing the predictable thing and celebrating this achievement, let us take a moment to discuss the about-face that Q-Tip has made…
The times that rappers let Nas, or more importantly yourself, down
Back in 2008 I asked the question ‘At what point did a particular rapper fall-off?’ in relation to terrible album releases. But there’s also a case to be made for actions outside of their own discography which made you loose all respoect for them – be it an ill-advised guest appearance, an interview where they…
No Country for Old (Rap) Men: Rappers who should run against Yeezy for President 2020
In which I demonstrate why I just might be the greatest political pundit of all-time. No Country for Old (Rap) Men: Rappers who should run against Yeezy for President 2020
The Best Rappers On Earth…That Month
Forget the GOAT, the title of BROETM is where it’s at. The Best Rapper On Earth That Month has no bearing on past or future standings, rather it’s simply recognizing that everything came together for a ‘perfect storm’ of rap excellence on a particular project to the point where said rapper seems invincable for a…
Da Buze Bruvaz – Fat Boys
Some 2006 material from Him-Lo and Clever-1.
A Tribe Called Quest – We Got It From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service album review
The CRC will never forget Q-Tip’s dedication to polo shirts. As reviewed at 3am under the influence. No Country for Old (Rap) Men: REVIEW – We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service
No Country for Old (Rap) Men: Lawd Save Weezy
CRC is for the children… No Country for Old (Rap) Men: Lawd Save Weezy
Re-Evaluating The Classics: Ras Kass – Soul On Ice Revisited
One of the best examples of an album that was allegedly sabotaged by record company ‘politricks’ is the debut LP from Ras Kass, which still made quite an impact with lyric fiends but was somewhat compromised from the original vision. To mark the twentieth anniversary of Soul On Ice, a new reissue has surfaced with…
No Country For Old (Rap) Men: Eric B. Is Never Scared
For those of you who weren’t here for this failed expose in the late 00’s… No Country For Old (Rap) Men: Eric B. Is Never Scared
Who are the three most important rap producers of all time?
Apparently there are ongoing debates about who the greatest rap producer of all time is on ye olde ‘social meeds’ (whatever that is), and word has it that the names set against each other are, more often than not, Dr. Dre and DJ Premier. The other month I was asked to name my three favorite…
Six albums more deserving of pop-up shops than Reasonable Doubt
Highly scientific research at it’s finest. Six albums more deserving of pop-up shops than Reasonable Doubt