DOWNLOAD MP3 KendrickLamar-HiiiPowerprodbyJCole.mp3 Summary: Hip Hop. About Artist: Kendrick Lamar is part of the new west coast movement. Decades after Snoop, NWA, Tupac came out of Compton Kendrick Lamar it trying to lead a second wave, a rebirth, of LA rap. J. Cole produced this track, which is a little strange since J. Cole is better known as a rapper. About Song: This song is atypical of Kendrick Lamar who normally goes off with fast high intensity rhymes (check out other Kendrick Lamar songs on gregshiphop here). In this song however Kendrick Lamar takes a more reflective approach. One thing that jumps out at me about this song is how it borrows from Kanye West / My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy this song is. Kendrick borrows from Kanye’s So Appalled line “shit is, fuckin ridiculous” at places like (1:36, 2:48, 4:23), it takes Kanye’s signature ”huh” around 2:00, and takes a voice effect that Dark Twisted Fantasy popularized at 2:05. Favorite Part: No part really jumps 0ut at me but I like message Kendrick Lamar puts forward over this protest beat.
DOWNLOAD MP3 PharoaheMonch-WARftImmortalTechniqueVernonReid.mp3 Summary: Rise Up! Pharoahe Monch is Back! About Artist: Pharoahe Monch is a rapper with a concious and is one of my personal favorites. Immortal Technique is even more a political rapper, also love him because he’s in it for the movement and to make a change. No clue who Vernon Reid is, but I just read he’s an all time great guitarist. About Song: This hip hop song is off of Monch’s recently released W.A.R (We Are Renegades) album which is AWESOME! I like this song because it really sums up the military feel of the album. In my mind W.A.R. is what Lupe’s Lasers should have been. All I can see is you like responsible Hip Hop go listen to W.A.R. Favorite Part:
This song just goes hard with two of my favorite political rappers. Really though this song just represents how great We Are Renegades is. Other: Pharoahe Monch Wikipedia Vernon Reid Wikipedia AdeleImmortal Technique Wikipedia
DOWNLOAD MP3 Jelani-Paradise.mp3 Summary: Positive Hip Hop that we need. About Artist: Never heard of Jelani before this About Song: Here’s a quote from Jelani about the song
“I do music full time, it’s my day job, and throughout the day while I’m working in Pro Tools I leave my Gmail open to handle emails and chop it up with friends, 98% of whom are at their respective 9-5s. With this track, using the triumphant feel of the beat as a soundscape, I basically wanted to create something that would somewhat ease the stress of a 9-5 and soothe a bit of that “case of the Mondays” that people tend to get. This is something for the folks who rock headphones at work to use as an escape. If a beautiful Saturday afternoon had a soundtrack, *this* would definitely be on that CD.” (courtesy of 2dopeboyz.com) Favorite Part:
Both the lyrics and beat. Just listen to it Yo. I don’t have time to type all those lyrics out Other: Jelani Twitter
No Mp3, See Video Below Summary: Lyrical, Catchy… just plain amazing! About Artist: Soulja Boy took the Hip Hop world by storm with lyrical ability and unmatched swag. Now one of the most respected artists in the genre he challenges the thrones of Tupac, Biggie and Jay-Z with his fierce style. Soulja Boy may be the greatest rapper of all time and with so many years ahead of him sky is the limit for this talented young artist About Song: This song showcases Soulja Boy’s lyrical abilities while at the same time speaking to the core values of Hip Hop. A trifecta of lyricism, a masterpiece beat, and original style this song will surely be remember as a masterpiece of our time. Favorite Part:
At 2:29, Soulja’s Gucci verse is truly mindblowing. Listen to those lyrics.
Also 3:35-3:57 showcases Soulja Boy at his finest.
DOWNLOAD MP3 Tyga-RemindedftAdele.mp3 Summary: Something Soft About Artist: Tyga runs with lil Wayne’s Young Money but he’s not really the reason this song is up here. I will say that Tyga is one of the more talented members of Young Money but this song is really made by the involvement of Adele. Now I actually don’t know hardley antying about Adele except that outside of Hip Hop she is huge. She’s won at least one grammy and the white mainstream really love her. About Song: This song is a single off of Tyga’s upcoming mixtape Black Thought 2, which is due out April 12th. Favorite Part:
Adele on the hook, I love her voice, but I really like melody and rhythm of it. I especially like how her voice kinda slides in the line I hate to turn out up out of the blue uninvited Other: Tyga Wikipedia Adele Wikipedia
DOWNLOAD MP3 Nottz-InMyMindftAsherRoth.mp3 Summary: Reflective Hip Hop About Artist: Nottz is mainly a producer, from Virginia. He’s done work for Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, AZ, the Game, Busta Rhymes amoung others. Asher Roth got famous with his college anthem I Love College which, while propelling him onto the radio, didn’t recognize the real rapping talent that he has. About Song: This song is off of a joint project between Asher Roth and Nottz called Rawth. I don’t think many people are gonna love this song, I myself don’t think its the best but something about the feel of the song rings true to me, maybe you’ll have the same feeling. Favorite Part:
The soul of Hip Hop vibe. Other: Nottz Wikipedia Asher Roth Wikipedia
DOWNLOAD MP3 JohnWest-LovelyftPushaT.mp3 Summary: Some easy listening R&B About Artist: I never head of John West but apparently he’s signed with Def Jam. His sound mirrors that of a Robin Thicke which might pan out well for him considering how Thicke has done. John West is set to release his still unamed debut LP this summer. Pusha T, from Clipse, is rapper with a really banger street sound so this song is clearly not his usual thing. Try clicking Push T on the black bar below to see other Pusha songs on gregshiphop. About Song: This song is a great spring song. It light and laid back, just some easy lovely listening. Favorite Part:
I love the piano and the guitar arpeggios with John West’s pleasent voice
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