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“C.R.A.C. Knuckles…”

May 20th, 2008 via The Smoking Section

Words By Contra™ “The greater the problem, the less likely one is to understand the solution.”-Mama Contra I expressly refused to “review” this album because reviewing is almost formulaic: Give the highs, the lows, the pros, the cons, the overview and then justify the rating. It’s like grading a paper. Much as I understand that even art students get grades, great artists don’t...

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Soulja Boy is hip-hop whether you like it or not

May 20th, 2008 via The Rap Up

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Lol at the young lady saying “He’s wack” in response to Lupe’s “defense” of Soulja Boy. ShareThis

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Little Brother - “Black Light Special”

May 20th, 2008 via The Smoking Section

Little Brother is set to make their return to stores on June 10 with their bulked up official release of And Justus For All. The project is comprised of seven new tracks on the Itunes version (five on the CD) as well as mastered versions of nine tracks from their 2007 Mick Boogie mixtape of the same name. “Black Light Special” features the duo teaming up again with their former...

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Cuban Linx 5-20-08

May 20th, 2008 via The Rap Up

>>Jay Electronica is the truth if Nas says so [HipHopDX] >>Ludacris and Tommy Lee collaborate on the Battleground [Connietalk] >>Damn, I’m in the wrong business [United Press International] >>Lil Wayne may land a role in Fast & Furious 4 [Billboard] >>ATCQ: Beats, Rhymes, & Samples [Hip-Hop Is Read] >>Yes! [Chronicle] ShareThis

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I Got A Billion Black People: Rare Dave...

“�swimmin’ around in my nuts right now.” Do me a favor. See if I’m buggin by calling this funny. Strike that. Biting and sharp. Ignorant. Exaggerated but honest. Disgustingly funny. There’s way too many quotables...

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“Back For The First Time…”

May 20th, 2008 via The Smoking Section

Our N. aka Lil Magic making an obligatory appearance. “Say Hello.” Loosies Plies Feat. Janet Jackson & Ne-Yo - Bust It Baby (Remix) C-Murder Feat. Akon - One False Move Quan Feat. Lyfe Jennings - Baby I’m A Star Estelle Feat. Busta Rhymes - American Boy (Remix) Hood Fella Feat. Freeway, Gage, & Mr. Probz - Hide The Stash Ray J Feat. The Game - Where You At Culture...

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“9021-0hhh…”

May 20th, 2008 via The Smoking Section

Lil’ Mike done murked Snoop, skipped town to the other coast & found a new way to get paid. Real is real, it’s not a bad move because hopefully he’ll… a.) hopefully, he’ll be able to avoid being typecast if he has success here. b.) get them Hollywood checks. c.) never have to worry about Marlo comin’ to Beverly Hills lookin’ for his ass. Only...

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II Trill

May 20th, 2008 via The Rap Up

King Koopa and King of the Trill at II Trill listening session yesterday. Check back later for my interview with Bun and much more. In the meantime, feel free to drop your $.02 on II Trill. ShareThis

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Jay-Z - Aint I

Off the new DJ Clue I Am Legend mixtape. This beat is so ridiic. Check the intro-The Blueprint 3 might be coming

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Nas - N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave & The Master)

May 20th, 2008 via The Smoking Section

Nas - N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave & The Master) Props to Legend for the assist. Previously Posted — “Back To Nas…” |Nas - Be A Nigger Too ShareThis

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Nas - “Nigger”

May 20th, 2008 via The Rap Up

Nas - “Nigger” The best thing he’s dropped since that whole niggermania nonsense. This is the mature, cerebral MC I remember from God’s Son. ShareThis

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Can Jay-Z Net Jersey the Top Pick?

May 20th, 2008 via The Rap Up

Jay-Z is among the people representing New Jersey Nets at today’s Draft Lottery. The self-ordained Mike Jordan of Rap is known for dropping No.1 albums, but can Jay help Nets land the No.1 lottery pick? Well, let’s see: They have a 1.1% chance of striking gold. Or 11 out of 1000 ping balls. Top 10 Lottery Chances: Miami Heat (250) Seattle Supersonics (199) Minnesota Timberwolves...

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Kweli - I never seen anyone like Barack Obama

Talib explained that though his stance on voting hasn’t changed, he likes what he sees in Obama

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