Posts Tagged ‘ The Roots ’

This “Classic” Shit Really Needs To Be Deaded

January 9, 2012
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So once again we have a case of dickridin ass mafuckas who can’t wait to crown something a “classic” when it hasn’t even had time to circulate throughout the internet and be digested. I download this “Glory” joint, listen to it once, throw on an episode of The Wire and before I even have...

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What Makes the New Roots Album Better With Each Listen

December 2, 2011
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What Makes the New Roots Album Better With Each Listen

The Roots have always been a group known for change and progression. From a rap/jam band hybrid to a full on rap collective to one the house band for a late night talk show, they have never remained stagnant in one style, beating it til it dies like so many other groups have done...

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Bahamadia – Kollage

May 18, 2011
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Bahamadia – Kollage

As seen on The T.R.O.Y. Blog In the small pond of female MCs, an artist like Bahamadia who has not had to resort to selling  sex appeal, is a rarity. Her unique, soft-spoken yet eloquent words made her debut Kollage an album that is both relaxing and challenging. With a backdrop of all-star production from...

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Top 10 Albums of 2010 (Pt. 1)

December 21, 2010
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Top 10 Albums of 2010 (Pt. 1)

As seen on RepPGHHipHop.com It’s that time again, to look back on the last year of hip hop and pick the top 10 albums that arguably defined this year and are more proof that this culture is very much alive and better than ever. Last year it was impossible to limit the list to...

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Talent Does Not Equal Relevancy

October 11, 2010
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As seen on RepPGHHipHop.com We all have our own personal tastes and while some are based on years of dedication to an artist’s entire catalog, other people just like what’s hot and could give a fuck less about the unreleased demo from 2004 with an extra verse on a later used track. Proving how...

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Worthy of 5 Mics?

August 6, 2010
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Worthy of 5 Mics?

As seen on RepPGHHipHop.com Five years ago was the last time The Source gave an album a 5 mic review, it was for Lil’ Kim’s The Naked Truth and I can remember thinking how interesting it was that they gave that album the 5 mics, not that the album wasn’t good, but just that...

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Your Last Album > This Album

July 30, 2010
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As seen on RepPGHHipHop.com Now I may not listen to the mafucka’s music but the streets are saying that a certain “conveniently shaded” entertainer released an album that even he describes as being better than his last. Seems to be the general consensus. Now while it’s already been pointed out by the now apparently...

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The Maturation of Hip Hop

July 14, 2010
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As seen on RepPGHHipHop.com As I wake up from the short nap I was taking on the new Big Boi album it occurred to me that regardless of all the hate and people that wanna hear nothing but DJ Premier boom bap (word to my horrible quick judgment on the new Bun B joint),...

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Who is the Real Rick Ross?

July 6, 2010
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As seen on RepPGHHipHop.com So as I am eagerly awaiting what looks to be one of the best releases this year (which is difficult considering the Roots already dropped the pinnacle 2010 album, and The-Dream may be a snitch but damn can he make hits), I find some pain in knowing that Teflon Don...

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The Bonus Track – Get Rid of It

June 25, 2010
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As seen on RepPGHHipHop.com While suspect mafuckas are finally able to spend their parents’ money on Thank Me Later, the faucet is still dripping as 3 more “bonus” tracks have been released that will apparently be found on an upcoming mixtape (which you’re releasing right after your album? that bad huh?). I’m starting to...

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