MED is a dope MC. But when I heard Push Comes To Shove I couldn't help but feel that MED didn't reach his full potential. It's a dope album, but it could've been better. But then I heard this:
Now I'm Excited.
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8/2/10
Feelin High Like I'm Tryin' To Leave the Ozone
MED is a dope MC. But when I heard Push Comes To Shove I couldn't help but feel that MED didn't reach his full potential. It's a dope album, but it could've been better. But then I heard this:
Now I'm Excited.
7/11/10
"Don't Stop The Body Rock!"
Today our topic is Mos Def. Mos Def is known for is collaboration with Black Starr, acting, and singing. While a lot of people don't like his singing very much (or at all) he is undoubtably one of the greatest MC's in hip-hop. He has also worked with many great producers, including DJ Premier and the late J Dilla.
Check out Body Rock:
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7/1/10
"You Now in Tune to the Master Thought"
?uestlove dropped this freestyle on a playlist he had, and it bugged me out! Black Thought is a dope MC from one of the dopest crews in music, The Legendary Roots Crew. I've had the luck to see The Roots live twice, and if you haven't seen their live show, you're missing out on an amazing performance.
This is a rip from the Stretch & Bobbito show. I have no idea what year it is, but it's dope nonetheless. If anyone has more info on this clip or even the full show, hit me up! In the meantime, just vibe to this dope freestyle.
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The Empresario in The Flesh,
-PRIMATE!
6/29/10
"It's All Good"
Jay Dee, a.k.a J Dilla, is a beast. He has been a major influence on my own music and a major influence to producers worldwide. Ever since his death in 2006, Jay has blown up immensely and still has posthumous albums being released. His extremely rare "Ruff Draft" EP was re-released as well, which is incredible. And if you have a good kidney, you can still find an original copy.
During the earlier years of his career, J Dilla produced lots of remixes for people like The Pharcyde, Busta Rhymes, De La Soul, Mos Def, Black Starr, and Common. He also produced classics like "Electric Relaxation", "The Light" and even produced Janet Jackson's "Got Till it's Gone" but was uncredited.
The song that I'm sharing with you today is a remix of Vivian Green's "Fanatic" off of her LP A Love Story. Enjoy!
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R.I.P James Dewitt Yancey, 1974 - 2006
6/17/10
"AIDS is wack"
"The Rubbers Song" deserves it's own post. I love this song. It's a song about using contraceptives that's not incredibly cheesy or by Dr. Dre. It's actually enjoyable.
"The Rubbers Song" was featured on a compilation album called Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool. The album was released as an AIDS awareness effort, and a good one. The album features people like Donald Byrd, Digable Planets, The Roots, Roy Ayers, The Roots, and the Pharcyde. This is easily my favorite track.
The song was also released as a single with The Roots' "Proceed II" on the b-side. If you have this, please hook me up! I've been hunting it down for a while now. So without further ado, The Rubbers Song.
"The Rubbers Song" via DivShare
AIDS is wack,
-PRIMATE
6/15/10
"If They Would've Caught Me I Would've Caught my Attorney!"
The Click is a group from Vallejo, California. Only four of the people in that photo are actually members, B-Legit, D-Shot, Suga-T, and E-40. The Click released three albums from 1992 - 2001. But in 1991, The Click released this EP on tape.
This is some classic bay-area gangsta rap. The production is great, with excellent sampling. The lyrics are pretty funny too. One of the members, E-40, is responsible for a franchise of Fatburgers in Pleasant Hill California, a liquor called Cognac Landy, a book, and fourteen albums.
Download the EP here via DivShare
Tracklisting:
01 - Let's Side
02 - Face The Facts
03 - Don't Stop
04 - The Sh*t
Peace,
PRIMATE!
6/13/10
"I'm Out to Bomb like Vietnam"
"Wrong Side of Da Tracks" has to be one of my favorite songs of all time of any genre. Tame One and El Da Sensei kick raps about tagging and piecing while producer T-Ray flips 9th Creation's "Bubblegum". This song is the hip-hop graffiti anthem. Although many others made songs about graf, none of the songs came close to "Wrong Side of Da Tracks".
You could imagine my excitement when I found this VLS. I got the single just for "Wrong Side of Da Tracks" but was surprised when the b-side was just as good. "Flexin' Wit Da Tech (Nique)" isn't exactly popular but it really bumps. I always love Jeru vocal samples. There's even a third song on the single called "Whassup Now Muthaf*cka?" but it doesn't include the clean version. Both "Flexin' Wit Da Tech" and "Whassup Now Muthaf*cka?" come with Bonus Beats while "Wrong Side of Da Tracks" come with a full instrumental. All the beats are dope and the rhymes are superb. Tame One even won T.R.O.Y.'s Most Underrated MC Tournament. So do yourself a favor and check out this dope single.
Tracklisting:
01 - Wrong Side of Da Tracks (clean)
02 - Wrong Side of Da Tracks (dirty)
03 - Wrong Side of Da Tracks (instr)
04 - Flexin' Wit Da Tech (Nique) (clean)
05 - Flexin' Wit Da Tech (Nique) (dirty)
06 - Flexin' Wit Da Tech (Nique) (bonus beats)
07 - Whassup Now Muthaf*cka? (dirty)
08 - Whassup Now Muthaf*cka? (bonus beats)
Download it here! (via DivShare)
6/11/10
"I'm not a Sucka so I Don't Need a Bodyguard"
Welcome! Damn, how do I introduce a blog?
Well, for one, the title of this brand new blog is the title of a Gangstarr song. One half of Gangstarr died very recently. Guru will be missed by all and he will definitely be remembered. Because even if he's 5 foot 8 we still call him Sergeant.
RIP Guru, 1961-2010.
The purpose of this blog is to post up anything dope from the web or from my crates. These may be Singles, EPs, Mixtapes, Mixes, Radio Shows, Compilations, Remixes, or maybe just rambling from myself. I hope the in the future this blog will run well and even have a few other writers. If you want to write for this blog, email me at mail@djprimate.com. I'd love to have some help around here (I don't know a thing about running a blog.)
And one more thing before I finish the first post of Suckaz Need Bodyguards
Gang Starr - "Suckas Need Bodyguards" b/w "The ? Remainz" VLS (1994)
Side a:
1 - Suckas Need Bodyguards (clean version) (3:57)
2 - Suckas Need Bodyguards (street version) (3:57)
3 - Suckas Need Bodyguards (instrumental) (3:56)
Side b:
1 - The ? Remainz (clean version) (3:37)
2 - The ? Remainz (street version) (3:37)
2 - The ? Remainz (instrumental) (3:37)
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