http://www.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/e7631b80-990f-4131-936d-4a9ebea51000 When old rap heads criticize new rap music, it is an act of self preservation. They are not only trying to preserve the history and integrity of hip hop, but the cultural importance of it's existence. It is a black art that quickly shaped itself into a rite of passage. Like the negro spiritual, …
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I’ve tried it, every time I’ve listed to this song I’ve tried to turn it off and it’s impossible. It’s just that alluring. Hoodlem made something that has the sexual appeal of your 9th grade crush. Between the dark cords and the sultry voice of the lead singer, you are in for a treat. Now …
Hello all! This is officially my third mixtape. It was pretty sporadic, I just kept mixing songs that I thought would work together. There was no playlist of songs, no thoughtful process, I just went with my gut. I guess that's the makings of a good DJ? I'm not too sure, but I do know …
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Hey ya'll I just completed my next mixing project. And If i do say so myself it's better than my my first. I have complied a few of my favorite indie / underground hip hop artist that I think you should be listening to. They all incredible libraries of work and most importantly they are …
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Hailing in from Atlanta Georgia, Rome Fortune is a that new rapper taking the underground by storm. In a world where all of the music production sounds like Dj Mustard and all the hooks are Drake inspired, Fortune is refreshing, not because he's new, but because you cannot define his sound. While his personality and …
That's it, she's back. It's been so long and I couldn't be more excited. Missy Elliot came out with a new video. The Queen of Pop Rap music has blessed us with visuals from her new song "WTF (Where they from)". As usual, the video is nuts, complete with innovative directing and unbelievable dancing. Like …
OK, Halloween is literally tomorrow, and I don't know about you, but I cannot go a Halloween without hearing Michael Jackson's classic song, Thriller. But this version I discovered is a bit different, can I say scarier? Yea, that's it, scarier. The composition of the song has been rearranged and elements of the song are …
Hey guys! This is my first mixtape!. Please let me know you think about my song choices! This mixtape is just the first in a series, #WhatUshouldBlistening2 is a collection of Electro House /Soul songs from some of my favorite underground producers that I believe it everyone should check out sometime or another! The songs …
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“Might of begin to tear up, my nose started to flare up, I’m not afraid of improving” – Word to the Wise http://www.audiomack.com/song/surl/word-to-the-wise Despair, anger, excitement and above all else, fear. These are the emotions that I have been battling with over the last few months. I recently got an apartment with my lovely girlfriend, …
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Well, well, how can I explain this gem of a song. I usually say songs that I love have a celestial or intergalactic feel. As if the song literally catapults your soul into space, but this particular song, if you ever needed a playlist for the trip to heaven, this song would definitely be on …
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