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afropunk 2013

EMCEEING / RAP
DJING (deejaying / turntablism)
B-BOYING ('breaking', uprocking, downrocking and boogeying)
GRAFF (graffitti art)

for starters: www.zulunation.com

Whether ol' head classicist or newbie rap fan, put it out there.

What you like or don't like, events, music, films, videos, websites, publications, performances, gears, artifacts, etc.

If you're curious have questions or think you know everything about Hip Hop, let's discuss it. This is open but let's be easy on the " f**k pop / ol' school / new school " 'cause there mad other spots to spit vitriol. Hold me accountable too.

It's yours!...

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More...A grafed out church up the street from the last post, and the other side of the ice cream truck posted a few weeks ago. 

Wow...serious textures & levels man.

Heard this cat Freddie Gibbs?  This joint he did with Malib is addictively dope:

What's wild is I thought this was simple crime stuff unti I saw the interview on YT where he broke the meaning behind the song & video; check the sequel "Shame" too. 

yooooo Cop that Good Kid M.A.A.D. City.

I'm surprised no one is talking about it on here, if you loved Section. 80,  then GKMC is something you'll enjoy.

Also Freddie Gibbs is extra dope ! That baby face killah is on Dat Piff cop it for free...LEGALLY !

I do have to get that Kendrick Lamar, almost forgot good-looking Up.

Bringing it back to where it was supposed to be...

What's everyone's opinions on these covers:

 

The Game's Jesus Piece

 

and Kendrick Lamar's Googd Kid, M.A.A.D. City

 

and Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor II:

Hello there everyone. I'm an artist from Detroit trying to grab the attention of AfroPunk to get a cover pace article about my latest album release. Was hoping I could put it up here and get some reception on it. I'm breaking records here and not getting acknowledge due to lack of funding and advertisement. I'm 23 years old and started rapping ad producing when I was 16. I now have over 30 albums complete, some albums that are half finished and I am not counting those. Last year I released 6 albums, this year I have released about 7 and my latest installment has 200 songs. So as you an tell I'm very serious about my music, all I'm trying to do is reach out to the people to help me get more advertising. I'm not doing this for money st all and you'll notice all my albums are free, I just have a burning passion for the arts.

http://cel-maniller.bandcamp.com/album/peanut-butter-mech-tha-herba...

Here is the album! Love it, share it, and comment!

A red rag on Jesus? It's offensive in a partisan bangin sense. These dudes need to do it like DJ Quik. Everyone knows the history, but it hasn't been all through the music since the safe and sound album. Also, what happened to all the blue affiliated rappers?  Am I just unaware or has there always been a dearth of people and folks related mcs? Crucial Conflict is the only group I can think of. 

The cover also reminds me of a sermon I heard recently. The pastor said something like "the bible is full of all sorts of people. If Moses was here today, he would be in an orange jumpsuit and cuffs...convicted murderer". 

Black Hippy is:

Jay Rock

Kendrick Lamar

Schoolboy Q

Ab-Soul

This is the real Westside Connection repping the rojo & azul sets and different 'hoods.  CE you're from Carson right?  You're homeboy Ab-Soul is about to make your city prouder than even Rass Kass did.  I don't say this lightly or often: Ab-Soul is a lyrical genius and Black Hippy / TDE are the most skilled crew since Wu-Tang, straight up. 

I live in the desert, XDDM but these dudes are nice. 

Have you heard this song called Thrift shop by Maclemore and Ryan Lewis? Goofy, but a nice beat. The styles on the raps remind me of project blowed stuff from 1995. Weird to hear that on Ryan Seacrest's show in the morning.

Yep that is hip hop. Love it.

Compound Egret said:

I live in the desert, XDDM but these dudes are nice. 

Have you heard this song called Thrift shop by Maclemore and Ryan Lewis? Goofy, but a nice beat. The styles on the raps remind me of project blowed stuff from 1995. Weird to hear that on Ryan Seacrest's show in the morning.

Kendrick. Lamar is defintely the truth. Good Kid MAAD City is the most wellrounded and best executed hip-hop album I've heard in along time. He has that rare ability to deliver huge hits (see Swimming Pools-MAJOR hook on that joint) without sacrificing a single bit of content. He gives you food for thought on every song. If he maintains his skills in a few years I can see him being listed among the greats. No question. 

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