I don't know why rich hip hop stars should come under harsh criticism more than anyone does when it comes to materialism. Some of them got rich through their talent and when the occasion arises they fuck up just like everyone else. Your argument is unconsciously racist. Nobody questions one's wealth when it comes to Kurt Cobain's talent. Give me a break. Please.

there is no such thing as race.

you tell me.

OMG!!



12/12/2013 - official mixtape from Q-Tip & Busta!

http://www.okayplayer.com/news/busta...l#.UqemBvQ_vn8

"Thank You" video... Q-Tip, Busta, Kanye, Weezy...

I was just experiencing some nostalgia for the good old days of the Coming, and I saw E.L.E. at Schuler's and bought it for $3.00.

I can't say he's quite the talent I thought he was. I've only ever really listened to the Coming, and loved it, but I think with the right production he could give up MTV spring break special muscle flexing and actually rap for a living.
I've also been listening to a lot of Black Album lately, and that verse about "not being like that fake-ass busta rhymes" has been turning over in my head.


I did appreciate his destinctly non-gangsta style in he 90's, despite the fish-eyed lens usage. I would totally listen to him spar with Q-tip... That is, if Q was sharing the mic and not just producing.

Re: Q-tip
Anyone else think Q is an extremely strange choice as producer for a producer for Kanye's Yeezus 2? And why is it starting to sound like Q and Rubin are going to be *producing* the thing (rather than just guest producing, like Daft Punk)? Kanye has never been anything less than primary producer on any of his solo albums (I don't think?), so if someone's gotta step in, I'd rather see Rza handle that shit.

Busta is just way too talented a rapper man. He's so so crazy. But oddly, I feel like I don't connect with a lot of his stuff. But he is so talented haha. The Coming is so solid though. Did you hear him Carter IV? Those tracks are insane.

Black Album kills. Fucking "Threat," "Lucifer," "Public Service Announcement," OMG.

Q-Tip is amazing. You know Tribe is my shit. Midnight Marauders is hands down my fav hip hop LP of all time.

RE: Q/Kayne... I don't know. It should be interesting. They've worked together on and off. I'm interested for sure. I mean try to remember some of the shit that Q's produced for Mobb Deep, Nas, Jay, etc. Might be going back to some straight 90's shit.

RE: Jay... he says "I'm not animated like busta rhymes" that's not a diss. Jay's style is mellow not hyper.

so i haven't heard a song or anything yet(maybe i have but don't know) but i've heard the name childish gambino alot lately. and today i see that its the troy(the black guy) from the show "community". is he worth checking out?

YES!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL1B_r9nC9k


"you're my favorite rapper now / yeah dude I better be
or you can fucking kiss my ass - human centipede"

doooooods

"Trillmatic" by A$AP Mob

http://www.vevo.com/watch/aap-mob/tr...t/USRV81300749

(featuring Method Man.)

Damn. This is already the first 2014 album I'm excited for.

man, everytime I'm active in this thread everyone else disappears!

yeah i've heard it a couple of days ago. it's so good right? wish that Kanye and Weezy had actual verses though.

EDIT: A$AP Ferg's cameo in the vid. :D

it's no surprise to me that Q-Tip is working on Ye's next album. Tip is actually more diverse than a lot of people seem to think. he can easily step out of the "real hip-hop"/soulful rap lane when he wants. don't forget he produced "That's My Bitch" from Watch the Throne.

Love me some Busta, love me some Tip, bout time y'all start talking about rap I can relate too yo!

Fucking shit, this ninja is disgusting yo. That is TEN full-length albums no filler in 2 years!!!!!! Shit.

he's got some clever lines but first impression his voice is kinda annoying

can't get into Gambino.. his music does nothing to me.

Meth's verse on Trillmatic is so good, he renegaded Nast.

Look at Meth, breaking bad like he cooking meth in the lab
Still a lethal weapon but try and bless him with math
Rappers never learn their lesson so I ain't letting 'em pass
I ain't letting 'em brag, I ain't letting 'em swag
Fuck swag, just being blunt, while I'm plucking my ash
Y'all ain't up in my class in the building
It's A$AP Meth, quick to kill 'em, that's an ASAP death

wooooooo!!

What's this track?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xda8NvdEfA