So you saw this a while back and thought, “Why should I give these humps money when I can watch it all on the interwebs?” Fair question. It just so happens that my copy arrived today so allow me to guide you through the HD experience, episode-by-episode, in all it’s glory via my all-new, 2009…
Forgotten Beefs – Stezo Vs. EPMD
This one is a bit different. This track wasn’t officially released until a couple of years back via Stones Throw, so whatever issues Stezo had with his former employers was long buried by the time anyone heard this. Here’s what Stezo’s producer Chris Lowe had to say about it when I spoke to him a…
Ten Simple Ways For Rappers To Hit The Internets
So, you’re a rapper looking to reach your fans and make some new one along the way via the series of tubes that we like to call the interwebs, huh? Beyond the mandatory official MySpace and Facebook pages, if you follow these ten simple rules you’re guaranteed to be the next Souljah Boy by the…
The Day I Fell Off
Not me, obviously. But was there a particular incident or album that made you rip all your Word Up! posters off your wall and never listen to a particular rapper ever again? For some, it was Big Daddy Kane‘s Prince of Darkness LP. For others, it was KRS-One taking out PM Dawn (if you’re one…
Did ‘The Chronic’ Ruin LA Rap?
Yeah, I copped The Chronic tape when it dropped and liked most of it. If I’d been old enough to drive around with a ridiculously loud system I’m sure I would have appreciated it even more, but even on a Sony Megabass it sounded pretty good. The problem was, once everyone on the West Coast…
A Salute To Party Arty (D.I.T.C.)
The Bronx lost another trooper yesterday with the passing of Party Arty (aka P-80) due to heart complications. A long-time D.I.T.C. affiliate, Party was one half of the Ghetto Dwellas crew with D-Flow, as well as being a close associate of Show & AG. His gruff, Cookie Monster delivery demonstrated in his early appearances evolved…
P Brothers – The Unkut Interview
Having already given us the Heavy Bronx Experience series, the Hear No Evil mix CD series and The Zulu Beat CD, as well as having produced Cappo’s debut album, the P Brothers really stepped it up a notch with their new album. A few years back I talked to Ivory, now it’s Paul S’ turn…
EPMD – We Mean Business Album Review
At some point I actually gave a shit that a new EPMD album was about to drop. In theory, their non-progressive approach is exactly what I look for in a rap tape – but Out Of Business was complete trash and 99% of rap comebacks suck, so I was prepared for the worst. ‘Puttin’ In…
Prodigy Explains H.N.I.C. 2
From the H.N.I.C. 2 Collectors Edition (which includes a Bandana P…um…bandana!) which features six extra tracks, commentary on every cut and a video for every song. I might actually buy this.
KET – The Unkut Interview
Stress went deeper than just the musical side of hip-hop and covered topics that others were afraid to touch, in addition to some creative coups such as the flexi-single of Blackstarr’s debut single and the Bobby Digital comic/CD combo. Founder and graffiti veteran KET breaks down the history of the mag and discusses his struggle…
Chef Wins Poll, Seems Pleased
In a result that was a surprise to no one, Raekwon The Chef has been declared the ‘winner’ of the Worst Follow-Up Ever. When reached for comment, Lex Diamonds had this to say: “I kinda feel like niggas just done won the World Series or some shit. Some dudes might think that these birds done…
LL Cool J – The Unkut Interview
Photo: Janette Beckman I only got twenty minutes to kick it with LL, but who’s complaining? It’s safe to say he appreciated getting a quick break from answering questions about his favorite flavor of ice cream and how many stomach crunches he does every morning. In many ways he’s the blueprint that everyone from Biggie…