^ Pic stolen from here. Mix tapes can be a whole lot more than a bunch of songs you record for a chick you’re trying to impress by revealing your “sensitive side”. In the world of hip-hop, they have proven to be one of the most important tools in spreading the sound of a native…
Geechie Dan – The Unkut Interview, Part 1
Some of the best stories in hip-hop come from the local talent that never made the step into the record game. Queens native Geechie Dan shares some memories about his experiences as a local MC and hanging out with a young LL Cool J and Mikey D in his prime. Robbie: When did you start…
Roc Marciano feat. Hus and Dino Brave – Warm Hennessy (J-Force Remix)
J-Force remix of this limited-edition vinyl.
Halftime Was The Best Brag Rap Song Of The 90s…
Disagree? Let’s break it down… 1. The lyrics are a ‘Good Combination’ of declarations of poetic superiority, explanations of his daily operations, product name checks, witty punchlines, casual blasphemy and a healthy dose of Eff The Police sentiment. What more could a rap fan ask for? 2. The beat is a masterpiece in understated SP-12…
The 45 King Responds To Comments About His YouTube Show
Just noticed this comment from Mark James sitting in the ‘Moderation’ section: Hey Dudes, I know i’m not the right person the do interviews ,so somewhere down the line double j might take over, there mistakes in all of the shows,i’m getting better with each show. and a lot of people said diamond show was…
Video: Footage of the 1st Annual Rapper’s Boxing Championships!
Thanks to the ultimate random find over at Gwar Izm, some footage of the 1st Annual Rapper’s Boxing Championships has been uncovered, 6 minutes into the above clip for the ‘Dance Energy Special 1992’. This legendary, one-off event was originally covered in The Source (scan) and has been a topic of amusement for me ever…
M.O.P. – The Unkut Interview
When I heard that there was a press day being held for the Marxmen to promote the new Sparta LP, I thought it might be a good oppertunity to have a slightly more rational conversation with Rap’s Greatest Duo than the last time we crossed paths. Good thing I didn’t bring up this story, huh?…
Photo: Lord Finesse At The WFMU Record Fair
‘Ness reppin with Big Bird. That ‘Art of Diggin’ CD is a must-have, by the way. Courtesy of The Grim Times.
Rap Vs Hip-Hop? Really?
Since there’s nothing much going on in terms of new music that I give a shit about, I may as well respond to the mock outrage of a comment on the last post: “I notice here at Unkut, you do not relate to hardcore Hip-Hop vs Rap people as much as you like to play…
The Four Best/Worst Rap Alter-Ego Albums Ever
Nothing says ‘I’m out of decent ideas’ like the good old Alter-Ego album. For most rappers, it’s not really much of a stretch to adapt another personality, since 95% of them are acting anyway (except for everyone who’s gone to jail, natch). This was published in the last rag that’s still willing to print my…
Trem – For The Term Of His Natural Life Album Review
You know how sometimes you wait for something for such a long time that you begin to doubt that it will ever happen? This record was almost like that, except for the fact it actually came out last Friday! Rather than unleash 14 tracks of Bitter Old Man Rap, which would be somewhat understandable coming…
Video: Joe Fatal Sighting!
I really should have timed my New York visit a little better…how could I miss a live performance of ‘Live At The BBQ’?!