Author Topic: The Hip Hop Thread (Read 801225 times)

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #9440 on:** October 13, 2019, 05:58:28 pm »

Quote from: Zlen on October 13, 2019, 05:54:47 pm

No Roots, Beastie Boys, Hieroglyphics, Cypress Hill.

We could sit here naming hundreds of artists and songs, to be honest.

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #9441 on:** October 13, 2019, 06:09:18 pm »

The fact that it's a BBC list should say everything...

Ice cubes most commercial song of all time and not even anywhere near his own top ten let alone .....Ah fuck it

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #9442 on:** October 14, 2019, 02:20:44 am »

Beastie Boys overrated.

Zlen · « **Reply #9443 on:** October 14, 2019, 07:46:28 am »

Quote from: deFacto on October 14, 2019, 02:20:44 am

Beastie Boys overrated.

They really aren’t.
Some of of the most important records of their time with Pauls boutique and Ill communication. Also they kept releasing good records through two more decades. Sure, they are silly and camp, except when they aren’t like on the post 9/11 To the 5 boroughs.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #9444 on:** October 14, 2019, 12:16:35 pm »

Quote from: Zlen on October 14, 2019, 07:46:28 am

They really aren’t.
Some of of the most important records of their time with Pauls boutique and Ill communication. Also they kept releasing good records through two more decades. Sure, they are silly and camp, except when they aren’t like on the post 9/11 To the 5 boroughs.

I wouldn't have any of their songs in the top 25.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #9445 on:** October 16, 2019, 05:11:07 pm »

Loving uknowhatimsayin. Danny Brown is great.

Zee_26 · « **Reply #9446 on:** October 17, 2019, 05:03:19 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on October 16, 2019, 05:11:07 pm

Loving uknowhatimsayin. Danny Brown is great.

It's great, but perhaps not as strong as XXX and AE. You're a Stevie Wonder blink is some diss though

.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #9447 on:** October 18, 2019, 05:40:50 pm »

The new Benny The Butcher and Smoke DZA EP produced by Pete Rock dropped today.

Benny might be the best in the game right now.

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #9448 on:** October 22, 2019, 03:17:47 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on October 18, 2019, 05:40:50 pm

The new Benny The Butcher and Smoke DZA EP produced by Pete Rock dropped today.

Benny might be the best in the game right now.

Solid project.

How fucking dope is it that we are getting a full length Gang Starr album on November 1st? The first 2 tracks have been fucking incredible.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #9449 on:** October 26, 2019, 12:19:57 pm »

I actually enjoyed JESUS IS KING. The production is incredible, I mean Kanye’s lyrics are pretty poor but I actually like gospel music and enjoy it mixed in with the production. He’s got the fucking Clipse back on a track aswell!

His best album since YEEZUS for me.

GinKop · « **Reply #9450 on:** October 28, 2019, 02:35:23 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on October 26, 2019, 12:19:57 pm

I actually enjoyed JESUS IS KING. The production is incredible, I mean Kanye’s lyrics are pretty poor but I actually like gospel music and enjoy it mixed in with the production. He’s got the fucking Clipse back on a track aswell!

His best album since YEEZUS for me.

Agreed with this, it's different and has created a whole new type of song in my eyes. Very uplifting album. Hasn't hit the heights of a Life of Pablo for me, but massive improvement on Ye.

The production is incredible. No Malice goes in!

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #9451 on:** October 28, 2019, 05:25:30 pm »

Cant even listen to him after all his Trump supporting shite. I get that he's very talented, but I just dont care for him, anymore.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #9452 on:** October 28, 2019, 05:26:58 pm »

Quote from: GinKop on October 28, 2019, 02:35:23 pm

Agreed with this, it's different and has created a whole new type of song in my eyes. Very uplifting album. Hasn't hit the heights of a Life of Pablo for me, but massive improvement on Ye.

The production is incredible. No Malice goes in!

We need a new Clipse album ASAP. No Malice is fucking great.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #9453 on:** November 1, 2019, 08:26:42 am »

Wow the new Gangstarr album is incredible.

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #9454 on:** November 4, 2019, 04:15:57 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on November 1, 2019, 08:26:42 am

Wow the new Gangstarr album is incredible.

yeah i don't follow new hip hop releases much these days but was really happy to see a new GangStarr album. Listening to it right now and it's great. Really nice choice of guests too.

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #9455 on:** November 8, 2019, 03:11:57 pm »

Definitely a solid project by Premier. Never thought Id hear a new album from them.

Max_powers · « **Reply #9456 on:** November 8, 2019, 05:13:29 pm »

Premier and Pete Rock are #1 and #2 favorite hip-hop producers. Gonna check out their new stuff.

I have some friends that are a bit younger than me, they keep banging on about Dababy. Is he any good?

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #9457 on:** November 8, 2019, 06:26:01 pm »

Quote from: Max_powers on November 8, 2019, 05:13:29 pm

Premier and Pete Rock are #1 and #2 favorite hip-hop producers. Gonna check out their new stuff.

I have some friends that are a bit younger than me, they keep banging on about Dababy. Is he any good?

Check out the Skyzoo - Pete Rock album. Well worth it.

Da Baby is some hood shit. If you like classic hip hop...probably not the right person to be listening to.

This will give you an idea of what he is like - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK0ViYBVTpg

GinKop · « **Reply #9458 on:** December 3, 2019, 12:02:07 pm »

New Griselda, The Game and Fabolous albums out - can't wait to get through these.

Anyone listened to them yet?

Damian V · « **Reply #9459 on:** December 3, 2019, 02:06:07 pm »

Quote from: GinKop on December 3, 2019, 12:02:07 pm

New Griselda, The Game and Fabolous albums out - can't wait to get through these.

Anyone listened to them yet?

Griselda is good. The Game I've only heard bits, but I always go back to The Documentary and Doctor's Advocate with him. The first one especially is a classic album in my eyes, it's flawless and DA is damn near perfect too.

GinKop · « **Reply #9460 on:** December 3, 2019, 03:15:59 pm »

Quote from: Damian V on December 3, 2019, 02:06:07 pm

Griselda is good. The Game I've only heard bits, but I always go back to The Documentary and Doctor's Advocate with him. The first one especially is a classic album in my eyes, it's flawless and DA is damn near perfect too.

Just seen The Game's new one is 90 minutes long! Will have to take that in chunks. Yep The Documentary and Doctor's Advocate are brilliant albums. Still remember the first time I heard Higher, How We Do, Westside Story and It's Okay - great times.

Looking forward to the Griselda one, loving their work so far.

Damian V · « **Reply #9461 on:** December 4, 2019, 10:38:38 am »

Jay Z's full discography is now available on Spotify!

GinKop · « **Reply #9462 on:** December 4, 2019, 04:07:11 pm »

Quote from: Damian V on December 4, 2019, 10:38:38 am

Jay Z's full discography is now available on Spotify!

That is some good news, about time. I haven't listened to him anywhere near the amount I used to when I had CD's. Looking forward to revisiting some of those early classics.

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #9463 on:** December 4, 2019, 04:24:50 pm »

Griselda must be the grimiest label debut in a long time

AndyMuller · « **Reply #9464 on:** December 4, 2019, 05:11:11 pm »

Quote from: Canada Loves Anfield on December 4, 2019, 04:24:50 pm

Griselda must be the grimiest label debut in a long time

They have been a revelation this year.

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #9465 on:** December 4, 2019, 05:16:51 pm »

Definitely my favourite hip hop addition of the last few years. I have a playlist of their shit that is like 8 hours long. I cant even do that with Nas' life projects.

They could fall off tomorrow and they'll go down as one of my favourites ever.

Jon2lfc · « **Reply #9466 on:** December 5, 2019, 12:16:25 am »

For footie related bars, is there anyone slicker than Don Strapzy?

Jon2lfc · « **Reply #9467 on:** December 5, 2019, 05:22:03 pm »

No one can beat this guy's footie bars:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP5yg9fda7s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixTQ86b4VyQ

FlashGordon · « **Reply #9468 on:** December 5, 2019, 05:55:07 pm »

Bit late to this probably but Octavian is pure class.

Damian V · « **Reply #9469 on:** December 8, 2019, 04:05:01 pm »

Juice WRLD has passed away due to a seizure. He was 21.

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #9470 on:** December 20, 2019, 06:31:49 pm »

Purple Haze 2 is a very solid project by Cam considering how long he has been in the game.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #9471 on:** January 17, 2020, 08:15:30 am »

Eminem surprised dropped again. Sounds good on first listen.

Daniel Cabbaggio · « **Reply #9472 on:** January 17, 2020, 03:25:24 pm »

Will give a listen in a bit. Have only caught a few tracks, decent so far.

Mactavish · « **Reply #9473 on:** January 17, 2020, 07:31:51 pm »

Not sure I'm finding a good enough reason for Eminem to reference the Ariana Grande concert in the way he has.

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #9474 on:** January 17, 2020, 08:26:36 pm »

Quote from: Mactavish on January 17, 2020, 07:31:51 pm

Not sure I'm finding a good enough reason for Eminem to reference the Ariana Grande concert in the way he has.

Only listened once and im not sure on the exact meaning behind the song and all the lines as of yet, but there is a lot of reference to terrorism and terrorist events e.g. church shootings and 9/11. Not sure why people are getting so offended, he has written lines a hell of a lot worse in the past.
It's part of his style, he doesn't mean any of it!

Listen to Darkness if you want to know his true thoughts on such events. That song is a masterpiece.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #9475 on:** January 18, 2020, 11:21:35 am »

The new and final Mac Miller album is great and sad.

naYoRHa2b · « **Reply #9476 on:** January 19, 2020, 09:25:42 am »

Quote from: Mactavish on January 17, 2020, 07:31:51 pm

Not sure I'm finding a good enough reason for Eminem to reference the Ariana Grande concert in the way he has.

You don't need to find a way. I mean I get why people are offended but its nothing new, and he told everyone 20 years ago "half the shit I say I just make it up to make you mad, so kiss my white naked ass/ and if its not a rapper that I make it as I'm gonna be a fucking rapist in a Jason mask"
Or when he shot up a whole line of bullies at Columbine, or when he raped his mom. So called "the biggest eminem fans" were cool with that, but referencing the manchester bombing is a step too far....another example of a hypocritical society who pick and choose what to be offended by but dont care about other offensive stuff, or because it doesnt hit their radar.

^not aimed at you btw

Personally not feeling the album here compared to Kamikaze but like a few odd tracks, props for getting black thought and q-tip on a track. And juice wrld (rip)
Edit: paak is just fucking ridiculous on that feature also

Quote from: AndyMuller on January 18, 2020, 11:21:35 am

The new and final Mac Miller album is great and sad.

Im going to listen to that later, looking forward to it.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #9477 on:** January 22, 2020, 03:53:45 am »

I liked Kamikaze, but this is more of an album than that was.

Mactavish · « **Reply #9478 on:** February 23, 2020, 11:59:27 pm »

Really liking this Yellow Tape album by Key Glock. Not a feature in sight either.

naYoRHa2b · « **Reply #9479 on:** February 24, 2020, 07:43:13 am »

Great em interview with crooked on crooks corner. Theres a lot of back and forth complimenting between the two which I always find a little cringe when your in anothers presence. But also I know I'm a self confessed stan but hearing eminem talk about hip hop you realise he's so in to the whole culture, like he could talk for days about it and I think this is the most in depth interview I've ever seen him give. Its really refreshing to see someone so passionate about the culture of emceeing. But it's something you dont get with alot of new artists now, they might reference their inspiration but not to this level.

Plus it really puts into perspective the kind of work ethic you need for this kind of longevity and also it really puts to shame my kind of enthusiasm for hip hop in comparison.