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Common (Sense) vs Drake
*Late Post & Happy New Year* Really though?!? I really didn’t care too much for the apparent rap beef between Drake & Common! Why? Because it was only done to initially sell records. I get it. I get it. Common … Continue reading
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Top Hip-Hop Artists of 2011
Top Artist (defn): A culmination of talent, lyrical ability, swag, album sales, and evolution of the art & culture of hip-hop. 2011 has been a very interesting year for hip-hop/rap music to say the least. With gangster rap on its … Continue reading
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Hottest Rappers in the Game (As of July 2011)
Here’s a short list of the hottest rappers currently in the game. While you may disagree, these rappers have been selling albums, making music, starting labels, or going wherever the rap hustle takes them. I’d love to hear what you … Continue reading
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Swag Rap VS. Conscious Rap
Conscious Rap – noun: a genre of hip-hop that focuses on uplifting and educating the community. knowledge comes through self-discovery and it is through this genre of music that that aesthetic is imparted on the listener. Swag Rap – noun: … Continue reading
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“Power”- Kanye West Talks Celebrity Obsession In New Song
In the midst of the hip-hop fans awaiting the next great rap album- from none other than the Young Money captain in Wayne’s absence due to his prison sentence- Drake’s Thank Me Later album is slowly leaking over the Internet … Continue reading
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“Greatest Rappers: A List of the Top Rappers by Category”
This is an interesting and funny combo of the Greatest rappers at the moment including a variety of categories from the XXL class list, to the greatest fat rappers, to the greatest fast rappers, all the way to the greatest of all time.
cha-cha-cha-check it out!
Top 3 Freshman Rappers XXL Class of 2010
3. Wiz Khalifa
Biggest Buzz from an INDEPENDENT rap artist right now.
2. Big Sean
Kanye signee, but Big Sean shows why each and everytime.
1. J. Cole
Jay-Z tested, Hip-Hop-Heads approved! Never slums a rap verse and raises the bar on being a feature artist on an album song (*cough cough* “BEAUTIFUL BLISS”- Wale)
Top 3 WORST Rappers XXL Class of 2010
3. Freddie Gibbs
Wants to shed light on Gary, Indiana. Won’t do, homeboy! Michael Jackson is from that town. Pre-crack or post-crack era, you won’t sell more than 20,000 units your first week!
2. Jay Rock
I’ll take a Jay-Z quote for this one: “Ever since Snoop came through and crushed the buildings
I’m tryin to restore the feelings fuck the law keep dealing”- The West ain’t been back since!
1. OJ Da Juiceman (AYE!)
“Okay. Aye.” Enough said….
but if you gone rap about the trap and nothing but the trap, stay off the radio and stay in the trap!
Top 3 Freshman Rappers XXL Class of 2009
3. Blu
Quality OVER Quantity. Good substance and concepts. Soulful. The Everyman.
2. Wale
He’s been slumming lately, but Twitter has been barely keeping the MC afloat.
1. Kid Cudi
Numbers don’t lie. HBO Star. Over 100,000 units moved first week. Second album on the way. Life is like the label he signed to- G.O.O.D.
Top 3 Fat Rappers
3. Big Pun
“I’m not a playa, I just fuck a lot.”
2. Rick Ross
Who cares if he was a correctional officer turned rapper/actor or drug dealer or whatever. Ross slangs them lyrics like a Macintosh slings technology. I feel sorry for PC’s.
1. Notorious B.I.G.
“BaybayBeee”
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Drake’s First Single- “Over”
Everybody prepare for it: Drizzy Drake is back. The biggest question on every hip-hop head is will Drake supersede the charts or flop this year. With one of the most anticipated albums for the year 2010 with Kanye West running … Continue reading
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“MTV’s Top 10 MCs the LIST”
Here’s How I felt on the topic: Hip-Hop Block Presents, “MTV- The List: Top 10 MC’s of 2009” One of popular culture’s biggest influences, MTV, recently compiled a list of the hottest emcees/rappers for 2009. MTV, … Continue reading
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Drake vs J. Cole “Forever vs Light’s Please” Battle of the Singles
Hip-Hop Block Presents “Battle of the Singles: Lights Please vs. Forever” Forever by Drake Industry-pushed rapper/singer Drake, teams up with some of hip-hop’s most influential moguls to create a radio playable single. After his first successful single, “Best I Ever … Continue reading
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