Official Rap/Hip Hop Thread 2.0

[atribecalledrch]

I don't give a damn. Eminem should not had won that Grammy. The Roots are more deserving. And don't even front when I say this because it's true. Eminem only won because mainstream Middle America white kids love him.

[SmallBallPlsDie]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pqiqrnZE44[/youtube]

such a classic

I don't give a damn. Eminem should not had won that Grammy. The Roots are more deserving. And don't even front when I say this because it's true. Eminem only won because mainstream Middle America white kids love him.

Roots winning a Grammy? bro, we are in america..nobody gives a damn about how good the artist is, it's all about popularity.

recovery was so crappy

[atribecalledrch]

Roots winning a Grammy? bro, we are in america..nobody gives a damn about how good the artist is, it's all about popularity.

recovery was so crappy

Yea you have a point. The land of idiots

[Marty McFly]

i don't know how you guys can say that when arcade fire won album of the year.

[Manhattan Project]

Hell I even see Bieber lose, anything is possible these days. Immortal Technique, one of his better songs. I haven't listened to either of his albums in quite some time, I remember the days people around me thought he was the greatest ever just because of Dance with the Devil.

[Big C]

New REKS 25 hours Prod. By DJ Premier
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF7AU12LMB0[/youtube]

Album coming March 8.

[Manhattan Project]

Yeah was feeling that Reks song when he came out, still do.

CunninLynguists – Stars Shine Brightest (In The Darkest Of Night)
http://hulkshare.com/6t969eqsb92o

It's a little different, but feeling this.

Saigon and Joe Budden bring me down part 3
http://hulkshare.com/h4qgaijgt8u9

[Big C]

Yeah was feeling that Reks song when he came out, still do.

CunninLynguists – Stars Shine Brightest (In The Darkest Of Night)
http://hulkshare.com/6t969eqsb92o

It's a little different, but feeling this.

Saigon and Joe Budden bring me down part 3
http://hulkshare.com/h4qgaijgt8u9

I will be interviewing REKS very soon.

[j4remi]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ8dAdjIUkI&feature=player_embedded#at=367[/youtube]

I watched Khan's first round...that's it...and this already my favorite battle of the year. That five boroughs work was such a fresh take and he just RIPPED it...man.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpIc4oObnE8&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

[Manhattan Project]

I will be interviewing REKS very soon.

Hit me up when you do, I always liked Reks. He is one of those artist that has really improved from each CD to the next.

[Big C]

I will be interviewing REKS very soon.

Hit me up when you do, I always liked Reks. He is one of those artist that has really improved from each CD to the next.

No problem.

His new album is really going to put him on the map. Here is the press release.

REKS ASSEMBLES A DREAM TEAM CAST OF PLATINUM PRODUCERS INCLUDING DJ PREMIER, PETE ROCK, HI-TEK, SEAN C & LV, THE ALCHEMIST, NOTTZ, SHA MONEY XL, STATIK SELEKTAH & FIZZY WOMACK FOR FORTHCOMING LP



R.E.K.S. (RHYTHMATIC ETERNAL KING SUPREME) WILL BE RELEASED ON MARCH 8th, 2011 ON SHOWOFF/BRICK RECORDS



Before the Grey Hairs, REKS was just a teenager who fell in love with the Hip-Hop movement. Little did he know, one day he would experience working with and alongside some of those legendary hip-hop icons. Born Corey Isiah Christie in Lawrence, Massachusetts, August 24th, 1977, REKS practically grew up with Hip-Hop. He first embraced the culture by becoming a break-dancer with Funk Town Connection (FTC), competing all over the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The legendary Rap styles of KRS-One, Slick Rick, and Ice Cube inspired him to pick up the mic and he started writing rhymes at a very young age. Soon thereafter, REKS began gaining notoriety in his hometown through cipher battles and memorable stage performances. After high school, REKS enrolled at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. With a “Kanye West” drive and mentality, REKS decided to drop out of college after one year to pursue his dream and music career full-time.



REKS took the underground scene by storm with his debut LP, Along Came The Chosen (2001). The album featured production from his ex-classmates Soul Searchers, Fakts One, and a then 18-year old Statik Selektah. The album also featured collaborations with underground stalwarts including Pace-Won & Young Zee of the Outsidaz, 7L & Esoteric, J-Live EDO. G and MSC group members Lucky Dice and Chi Knox. The critically acclaimed LP was nominated for Best Hip-Hop Album & Artist of the Year at The Boston Music Awards and was featured in the Source, XXL, Vibe, and URB Magazine’s “Next 100”. The album’s single “Skills 101” reached #45 on the Billboard Singles chart, putting him on shows and tours with The Clipse, Ghostface Killah, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Redman, De La Soul, Method Man, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Boot Camp Click, JR Writer and one of his idols KRS-One.



After releasing several mixtapes in the interim, REKS finally released his highly anticipated sophomore LP, Grey Hairs, in 2008 and it saw him once again team up with his former DJ, longtime friend, Statik Selektah who served as the projects Executive Producer and the momentous album featured production from DJ Premier, Large Professor, DC The Midi Alien and ten-tracks from Statik and featured collaborations with Lil Fame of MOP, Consequence, Skyzoo, Termanology, Jon Hope and Big Shug. Grey Hairs firmly established REKS as one of the top rising Indy artists as it is considered an underground classic and it lead to REKS being profiled by XXL Magazine in their “Show & Prove” section. In early 2009, REKS released the companion piece More Grey Hairs, appeared on Statik Selektah’s Spell My Name Right: The Album and released two more mixtapes (In Between The Lines Series Vol’s 1 & 2 which were hosted by Statik Selektah/DJ Green Lantern and DJ Ill Will respectively) and both mixtapes garnered thousands of downloads and widespread praise.



REKS now sets out to take the next step in his progression with what promises to be an instant classic, with his third LP, R.E.K.S (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme), which is scheduled to be released on March 8th, 2011 on Showoff/Brick Records.



The LP lists such notable legends as DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Hi Tek, Alchemist, Nottz, Sha Money XL, Sean C & LV, Fizzy Womack and the ever present Statik Selektah contributing production; and newcomers Blaze P and Mike Frey join in for this classic as well. Throw in highlight tracks with Styles P, Freeway, Termanology, Lil Fame, Atticabarz and DJ Corbet and you have the recipe for another instant classic!



REKS has already set things in motion for R.E.K.S. with the recent leak of a radio-rip of the LP’s buzz-single, “25th Hour,” (produced by DJ Premier) which has found its way to every corner of the Internet.



The Year of the Showoff continues…..



Tracklisting and credits for REKS “Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme”:



1. “25th Hour” (produced by DJ Premier)
2. “Thin Line” (produced by Pete Rock)
3. “Limelight” (produced by Nottz)
4. “Kill Em” (produced by Sean C & LV)
5. “This Or That” (produced by Statik Selektah)
6. “Why Cry” f/ Styles P (produced by The Alchemist)
7. “Face Off” f/ Termanology (produced by Sha Money XL)
8. “The Wonder Years” (produced by Hi Tek)
9. “This Is Me” f/ DJ Corbet (produced by Mike Frey)
10. “Mr. Nobody” (produced by Statik Selektah)
11. “The Underdog” (produced by Blaze P)
12. “U Know” f/ Freeway (produced by Hi Tek)
13. “Cigarettes” f/ Lil Fame of M.O.P. & Atticabarz (produced by Fizzy Womack)
14. “Mascara” (The Ugly Truth) (produced by Statik Selektah)
15. “Like A Star” (produced by Statik Selektah)
16. “Self Titled (produced by Statik Selektah) –bonus track

[Manhattan Project]

Yeah you look at the production he has it's damn amazing, I really can't see how this album will be bad. Might challenge the album of the year contention which includes Sha Stimuli and Saigon thus far.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M1OJ9Ra9-Y[/youtube]
Ever since this I been a fan.

Fashawn and J Cole
http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2011/02/15/fas ... od-j-cole/

[Greenie]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeFTpghPdb0[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYgP6GRFM8Q[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g-qKC9CqzE&feature=related[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6YBjc0-WTY[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5oTQD7Fvto[/youtube]

[Justdatdude]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ8dAdjIUkI&feature=player_embedded#at=367[/youtube]

I watched Khan's first round...that's it...and this already my favorite battle of the year. That five boroughs work was such a fresh take and he just RIPPED it...man.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpIc4oObnE8&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

About to watch the J-Fox and Khan battle. NYB's list was funny. I saw that yesterday. Arsonal was garbage that entire battle, but that bar takes the cake.

What's your thoughts on the Arsonal vs Hitman battle and Hitman in general?

[Justdatdude]

After Fox first round, I couldn't watch anymore. Its obvious Khan won.

[j4remi]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ8dAdjIUkI&feature=player_embedded#at=367[/youtube]

I watched Khan's first round...that's it...and this already my favorite battle of the year. That five boroughs work was such a fresh take and he just RIPPED it...man.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpIc4oObnE8&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

About to watch the J-Fox and Khan battle. NYB's list was funny. I saw that yesterday. Arsonal was garbage that entire battle, but that bar takes the cake.

What's your thoughts on the Arsonal vs Hitman battle and Hitman in general?

I think Hitman CRUSHED Arsonal. I don't know why I find him entertaining, but I'm a fan. To me he's closer to generic street rappers than to lyrical, original cats...but somehow he never fails to entertain me and keep me impressed. I don't get mad when people hate on him, but I won't. He is starting to get a lil cocky though, talking trash and such. Idk that he'd do well against the true top tier of battle rap...in fact I highly doubt it. But he's second tier and a threat to beat anyone who comes weak. Aye Verb isn't pulling that two round nonsense he dropped last month against Holla.

[atribecalledrch]

I think Hitman CRUSHED Arsonal. I don't know why I find him entertaining, but I'm a fan. To me he's closer to generic street rappers than to lyrical, original cats...but somehow he never fails to entertain me and keep me impressed. I don't get mad when people hate on him, but I won't. He is starting to get a lil cocky though, talking trash and such. Idk that he'd do well against the true top tier of battle rap...in fact I highly doubt it. But he's second tier and a threat to beat anyone who comes weak. Aye Verb isn't pulling that two round nonsense he dropped last month against Holla.

IDK Arsonal went in. The Street Figter reference was serious, the opening line was crazy and the Kobe rings line was hilarious. That nigguh OD'd they both went in.

[j4remi]

I think Hitman CRUSHED Arsonal. I don't know why I find him entertaining, but I'm a fan. To me he's closer to generic street rappers than to lyrical, original cats...but somehow he never fails to entertain me and keep me impressed. I don't get mad when people hate on him, but I won't. He is starting to get a lil cocky though, talking trash and such. Idk that he'd do well against the true top tier of battle rap...in fact I highly doubt it. But he's second tier and a threat to beat anyone who comes weak. Aye Verb isn't pulling that two round nonsense he dropped last month against Holla.

IDK Arsonal went in. The Street Figter reference was serious, the opening line was crazy and the Kobe rings line was hilarious. That nigguh OD'd they both went in.

Honestly, I'm not an arsonal fan at all so take this with a grain of salt but I seriously felt completely underwhelmed by Ars...he talked so much trash for so long to come with a handful of quotables mixed with some corniness and fillerish bars. I wasn't impressed at all...but I'm not an Arsonal fan.

PH just really shocked me, I thought his third round vs Eurgh was really good...and then this battle, he WENT IN on a new jack and called out divas for not giving new battlers a chance. So much props for this battle to PH.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyC0CCTBFco&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

[atribecalledrch]

^^^ Both of those dudes are trash but on the Ars v. Holla battle Holla got m when h said "rip ya throat out and mail it to ya mother, voicemail" lol

[j4remi]

^^^ Both of those dudes are trash but on the Ars v. Holla battle Holla got m when h said "rip ya throat out and mail it to ya mother, voicemail" lol

PH deserves nothing but respect...musically he went a lot further along then any of today's battle cats and he worked with a better group of rappers...He's no top tier battle rapper but he deserves his proper. He's also the last cat to beat Diz where it was pretty much without debate, which is a nice battle medal to wear.

But yeah that Voicemail bar was ****' dope. I'm a Holla fan without a doubt.

Musically, I'm back to listening to my safe albums...aka stuff like this
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD_SLt0mnDc[/youtube]