This list dives into 20 albums from the 1990s that were integral to defining Dirty South rap. From Memphis to New Orleans, Houston to Atlanta, these albums delivered a range of sounds that solidified the South’s influence in Hip Hop forever. hiphopgoldenage.com/list/20-cruc...
Been listening to “Tv Off” all day that’s a smash hit in the making
This is honestly such a unique track and speaks to his genius. I love these kind of storytelling tracks. He also has an unreleased song that this reminds me titled “Prayer” where he speaks from the perspective of the creations of some of histories most famous people.
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And how talent given from God can be mishandled. If you followed the theme of the Drake vs Kendrick beef he spoke a lot to Drake misusing his celebrity. Kind of like Kendrick confessed to on his second studio album “To Pimp A Butterfly”
The track being number 6 isn’t accidental as he says he is retelling the story of Lucifer. In some Christian mythology Lucifer is referred to as a musician, certain passages suggest his body had musical instruments embedded into its design. Kendrick is speaking about the power of music (cont)
Track 6 “Reincarnated” is one of the deepest songs Kendrick’s ever written. He starts by telling the story of two musicians that were extremely gifted people believe he is speaking of Jackie Wilson (a soul singer from Michigan) and Billie Holiday a legendary Jazz Singer.
Few things I noticed: the car he named this album after was released the same year he was born, he emphasizes the theme of rebirth and reincarnation on this album:m. I wonder if this is the new direction he plans to take musically, a more confrontational and relevant approach.
My favorite tracks right now are: Wacced out Murals, Man At the Garden, Heart Part 6, Squabble Up
Kendrick Lamar just dropped an incredible project “GNX” named after a classic car that he has a personal history with. This album feels like a preview to something bigger but it’s an incredible listening experience.
A great read if you want to learn about the creation of hip hop from a goats POV. Education is important and it’s what’s lacking nowadays
Great era. They built this shit from the ground up and made it what it is now
I was 6 or 7 my uncle put me on to those battles. Back in the day it was Lux, Mook and them. the golden era.
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Today’s hip hop history lesson, a piece of one of the greatest rounds in battle rap history. Loaded Lux vs Calicoe #hiphop #battlerap #url
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Mos Def Freestyling. This video was everything to me growing up.
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