Little Brother is probably one of my favorite groups that I’ve ever heard. When 9th Wonder, Big Pooh & Phonte are all together in rare form on an album, they remind me of a force that nothing in this world could possibly stop. I personally am a big fan of The Listening & Getback, but I think these guys are in their top form on The Minstrel Show. Everything about this album is desirable, 9th Wonder’s beats on this album are more soulful than ever, and Te’s & Pooh’s rhymes are most definitely the most on point that they’ve ever been. Another thing that makes this album exceptional is that it’s a concept album that is done the right way. Albums like this make me think that if these guys would have stayed together they could have been one of the greatest trios in Hip-Hop history. Continue reading
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Wild Style Wednesday Review: Little Brother, The Minstrel Show
Posted in Music Reviews, Wildstyle Wednesdays with tags 9th Wonder, BET, Big Pooh, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Elzhi, Getback, Joe Scudda, Khrysis, Phonte, The Listening, The Minstrel Show on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 by Tim AlthausSlaughterhouse Talks About Contenders
Posted in News with tags Crooked I, eMC, Hard Knock TV, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9", Slaughterhouse on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 by Tim AlthausJoe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz & Royce Da 5’9″ stopped by Hard Knock TV to talk about their new album, and give some insight into who they think would be a 4 man group that could content. I love how Joell is just wylin’ out the whole time, and the rest of the guys give some serious answers. I am really surprised that no one mentions eMC (why does everyone sleep on eMC?). If you haven’t copped the Slaughterhouse album yet, there truly is no hope left for you.
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Masta Ace & EDO G are A&E
Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags A&E, Arts & Entertainment, EDO G, KRS One, Large Professor, M-Phazes, Masta Ace on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 by Tim Althaus
I have to thank the homie Shake (as I have numerous times in the past) for this one. I had been catching of Masta Ace’s tweets awhile back about working on a project with EDO G. Thanks to the guys at 2DopeBoyz we have the first leak off of their LP Arts & Entertainment which is due to hit shelves on October 6th. There will be guest appearances from Large Professor, Posdonus, KRS-ONE, DOITALL (Lords of the Underground Crew) as well as Chester French & Marsha Ambrosious. I just listened to this first track “Little Young” and it’s phenomenal, and the concept is funny as hell. Is it just me or has M-Phazes been pumping out heat rocks since A Pipe Dream & a Promise? Follow me after the jump to download the track “Little Young” & peep the tracklisting for Arts & Entertainment. Continue reading
Today is the Day…
Posted in Music News with tags Escape Route, Joe Budden, Slaughterhouse on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 by Tim Althaus
That the new Slaughterhouse record drops. Joey’s Escape Route officially drops today as well. I can assure you that in about an hour and a half I will be happily making my way to Best Buy to purchase the Slaughterhouse album. If you are one of the people that isn’t going to be making a purchase… I truly feel sorry for you. For all of you Slaughterhouse haters out there, pull your head’s out of your asses.
Joe Budden Wants to “Squaredance” with Raekwon
Posted in Media, Video with tags Escape Route, Joe Budden, Raekwon, Slaughterhouse, Squaredance, We Outta Here on Monday, August 10, 2009 by Tim AlthausHere is Joey’s vlog about all of the madness that ensued at Rock the Bells. Based on this video, I think that things could end up getting really fucking interesting. These guys are just taking this shit way too far.
On a brighter note you can download the track “We Outta Here” (which features Slaughterhouse) off of Joe’s album Escape Route here.
Shouts to 2DopeBoyz
Murs + Slug x ? = Felt 3
Posted in Media, Video with tags Felt, Felt 3, Murs, Slug on Monday, August 10, 2009 by Tim AlthausShouts to Jakemoney. Who do you guys want to see on the boards?
Raekwon Phone Interview + Blood On The Chef’s Apron Freestyle Video
Posted in Media, Video with tags Culture VI, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, Raekwon, Slaughterhouse, The Chef on Monday, August 10, 2009 by Tim AlthausRecently (before the Joe Budden/Rock the Bells incident), Raekwon did a phone interview with Culture VI Media about OBFCL 2. Rae talks about what it was like to have such a classic album on his first release, and how it may have plagued his later releases. The Chef also talks about how he has grown as an artist, and what he thinks people expect out of him. In a somewhat startling beam of light, Raekwon reveals that he is a big fan of the Slaughterhouse movement and that he could see himself picking up their album. Follow me after the jump to grab the “Blood on the Chef’s Apron Freestyle” video. Continue reading
Joe Budden, Escape Route (Artwork & Tracklisting)
Posted in Music News with tags 9th Wonder, Chad West, Escape Route, J. Cardim, Joe Budden, Slaughterhouse, Streetrunner, The Great Escape, Wale, Young Chris on Monday, August 10, 2009 by Tim Althaus
Here is the new artwork from Joe’s new digital only release Escape Route. As you can see he is following a series from the album Padded Room & Halfway House, and all of this work will accumulate to his album The Great Escape. Escape Route will be dropping tomorrow on Amalgam Digital, which is coincidentally the same day as the Slaughterhouse release. You will hear Wale, Slaughterhouse & Young Chris on the guest verse aspect. When it comes to production you will hear 9th Wonder, J. Cardim, Chad West & Streetrunner. I sure hope all of you are going out to make well merited purchases tomorrow. Follow me after the jump for the tracklisting. Continue reading
T3 Talks About Baatin & Slum Village
Posted in Audio with tags Baatin, J Dilla, Slum Village, T3 on Monday, August 10, 2009 by Tim AlthausOn-Air Idiots was able to get T3 of Slum Village on the phone after his recent performance at Rock The Bells. These guys cover a lot of ground on this phone interview, and 3 even mentions that the new Slum Village album will be dropping in September. He also talks a great deal about his good friend (and original founding member) Baatin, and his unfortunate passing. T3 talks about almost being the “torchbearer” (if you will) to carry on the Slum Village name, and how much adversity both Slum Village & Detroit has been through. Apparently Baatin was supposed to be in Vancouver with Slum Village at the time of his passing, he just couldn’t go to Canada because of legal reasons. Baatin also briefly discusses catching a flight to go to Dilla’s funeral when then were on tour in Europe. This interview is full of real talk and it’s great to hear T3 carrying the torch and keeping the Slum Village name going.
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MIND INVERSION 
Joe Budden, “No Comment” & “Clothes on a Mannequin”
Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags Amalgam Digital, Clothes on a Mannequin, Escape Route, J. Cardim, Joe Budden, No Comment on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 by Tim AlthausJoey’s Escape Route dropped today and thanks to 2DopeBoyz we have two more leaks off of the album. We heard “No Comment” in an earlier post, but that was only radio rip quality, and “Clothes on a Mannequin” is one that we haven’t heard yet. J. Cardim produced both of the tracks, and as usual you can expect Budden to be spitting his heart out. If you haven’t you can cop Escape Route over at Amalgam Digital.
Download: Joe Budden, “No Comment” (Prod. By J. Cardim)
Download: Joe Budden, “Clothes on a Mannequin” (Prod. By J. Cardim)
*Side Note: I know a lot of people have been hating on Budden a lot lately. Either way you look at the situation going on right now… Budden is a damn good lyricist.
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