Members SuperBacon Posted August 28, 2021 Members Posted August 28, 2021 I see there's quite a bit thats just come out, but I have zero interest in Kanye West and his music, and even less interest in Westside Gunn's so that's two big ones I won't be checking. Might listen to the Wayne verse I suppose. And I'll probably listen to that Flee Lord/Roc Marciano thing over the weekend. Been listening to a lot of the Atmosphere back catalogue and forgot how much I love their old shit. DJ Premier has this new little short video series breaking down some of his classics and it's really great. I could listen to him do that for much longer to be honest. Bad week for hip hop (again?) as Busta rants about masks and "I come from a time----" (that never ends well) and Homeboy Sandman cancels loads of gigs as he didn't want to abide by the venue rules in terms of being vaccinated or provide negative tests to be able to get in. This article around it is really great. https://www.complex.com/music/rap-complicated-relationship-covid I also loved this on Public Enemy Fear Of A Black Planet: https://magazine.vinylmeplease.com/magazine/public-enemy-liner-notes/ @Keith Houchen think you'll like this, as I know we 'discussed' this album the other day. This on J Swift is a really sad but interesting read: https://thelandmag.com/the-bizarre-and-tragic-ride-of-j-swft/ I think I'm getting to the point where I prefer reading about hip hop than listening to most of it, like football and wrestling. Maybe Edan needs to release a new album or something? Anyone listened to or discovered anything worthwhile recently? Quote
wordsfromlee Posted August 28, 2021 Posted August 28, 2021 I listened to Bo Jackson from Boldy James & The Alchemist. I'm not a huge fan of Boldy James but I always have time for Alchemist productions as they're always great. I've been really enjoying this track from Swindle too. Loyle Carner and Kojey Radical are two of my favourites from the UK so it's right up my street. I also can't wait for the new Little Simz record next week Quote
Members SuperBacon Posted August 28, 2021 Members Posted August 28, 2021 Boldy James is one of the most boring rappers I have ever heard. Even Alchemist can't drag him up a notch. Didn't realise the Simz record was out next week. Yeah, looking forward to that one. Quote
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted August 28, 2021 Author Moderators Posted August 28, 2021 Yeah I can't get on board with Boldy James. Another shit rapper from Detroit, quelle surprise! There's a new Large Pro & Neek the Exotic album. I liked the last one so I'm sure I'll check that out. Quote
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted September 1, 2021 Paid Members Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) Boldy James is like a less annoying version of Westside Gunn for me. They could be rapping the best lyrics you’ve ever heard but their voice/delivery is just an instant turnoff. WSG is irritating as fuck, whereas Boldy’s monotonous tone just makes me sleepy. On 8/28/2021 at 9:39 AM, SuperBacon said: and even less interest in Westside Gunn's Against my better judgement I skimmed through it. The usual from him, which is a shame because there’s a track on there featuring Jadakiss and Stove God Cooks that I really liked…apart from WSG shitting it up. Would’ve been so much better without him but I guess it’s asking too much to leave him off his own project ? I’ve really dropped off on checking new stuff lately. Edited September 1, 2021 by wandshogun09 Quote
wordsfromlee Posted September 3, 2021 Posted September 3, 2021 L'Orange has a really great new instrumental record out today. Features a cameo from Nish Kumar of all people, weirdly. First James Acaster on that Quelle Chris album, now this. What next? Ed Gamble on a Oddisee track? Quote
Paid Members Carbomb Posted September 7, 2021 Paid Members Posted September 7, 2021 I don't know how I missed this, but Idris fucking Elba did a Daily Duppy four days ago! He's not bad, either. Quote
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted September 7, 2021 Paid Members Posted September 7, 2021 Big Boi from Outkast in 2021. Didn’t even know he was still putting stuff out. I like it. Quote
Members SuperBacon Posted September 7, 2021 Members Posted September 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, wandshogun09 said: Big Boi from Outkast in 2021. Didn’t even know he was still putting stuff out. I like it. They need to stop pissing about and make a fucking album! Quote
Members SuperBacon Posted September 9, 2021 Members Posted September 9, 2021 Been a while since there was a decent UK hip hop beef, so this is nice. Bit of a shame that Ocean Wisdom felt he needed to do that, but then we never got to the bottom of what actually happened with Lowlife Records and Braintax so maybe this will be another mystery that goes on 20 years. Acutely aware that only saddos like me are interested in this type of thing. Quote
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted September 18, 2021 Paid Members Posted September 18, 2021 Biggie rapping about Pepsi. Quote
wordsfromlee Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 This could be great. But it could also be awful or end up not even happening knowing Lauryn Hill. Quote
Admin Moo Posted September 22, 2021 Admin Posted September 22, 2021 It's going to be terrible. I remember seeing Mos Def maybe 4-5 years ago in London and it was the single worst gig I've ever been to. Showed up late - seemed completely wasted - I left half way through, something I've never done before or since. I would expect it will sell out... but if I were to buy a ticket I'd keep an eye on the reports from those US & Paris dates before making a decision whether to sell them on . In terms of Hip-Hop, of course I'm listening to Little Simz' latest as everyone else should be. To me she remains the most exciting thing in the genre today... I don't have much else new to listen to. He's not hip-hop, although he's done some streams with Premier, Flying Lotus & Harry Mack: https://www.youtube.com/marcrebillet I simply love him. The hip-hop related guest streams aren't actually the best, for me, but they're all spectacular and he's funky, funny & stupid. One of my personal faves: Quote
Members SuperBacon Posted September 22, 2021 Members Posted September 22, 2021 37 minutes ago, Moo said: It's going to be terrible. I remember seeing Mos Def maybe 4-5 years ago in London and it was the single worst gig I've ever been to. Showed up late - seemed completely wasted - I left half way through, something I've never done before or since. I would expect it will sell out... but if I were to buy a ticket I'd keep an eye on the reports from those US & Paris dates before making a decision whether to sell them on . In terms of Hip-Hop, of course I'm listening to Little Simz' latest as everyone else should be. To me she remains the most exciting thing in the genre today... I don't have much else new to listen to. He's not hip-hop, although he's done some streams with Premier, Flying Lotus & Harry Mack: https://www.youtube.com/marcrebillet I simply love him. The hip-hop related guest streams aren't actually the best, for me, but they're all spectacular and he's funky, funny & stupid. One of my personal faves: If you haven't seen them already, the live streams that Rebillet did with Premo and Brady Wyatt are fantastic entertainment. Just 3 dudes having fun. Quote
wordsfromlee Posted September 22, 2021 Posted September 22, 2021 The new Little Simz album is great. It's more of the same, but that is never a bad thing with her. Quote
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