This is easily one of the best hip hop tracks ever. From the moment it starts, you know what song it is. When the “funky…
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19/08/2019: “Vapors” by Biz Markie
Rappers usually boast about their rags to riches stories, in which the riches are often exaggerated to some degree. Mostly, it’s not done in a…
12/08/2019: “Sons Of 3rd Bass” by 3rd Bass
The sheer exuberance of this is infectious. Its off-kilter beat is adorned with horn samples that lend the song a lighthearted air. The beat is…
19/07/2019: “Who I Am (What’s My Name)?” by Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg is one of the biggest celebrities to come out of Hip Hop, with a seeming endless stream of features and hits. His personal…
16/07/2019: “Acknowledge” by Masta Ace
Hip Hop has a long tradition of diss tracks. It’s good for the artists because it gives them exposure and generates hype. It’s good for…
05/06/2019: “Catch A Bad One” by Del The Funky Homosapien
The title of this artist is often styled as Del Tha Funkee Homosapien. But make no mistake, there aren’t many rappers sharper than him. Apart…
15/05/2019: “High For Hours” by J. Cole
J. Cole is one of the rare artists who can appeal to multiple audiences without watering down his sound. His method of doing this is…
30/04/2019: “Yee” by E-40 featuring Too Short & Bud’da
E-40 never went away; he has always maintained a level of popularity, especially amongst hip hop fans. In recent years, however, he has experienced something…
25/04/2019: “Guess Who’s Back” by Rakim
Like many hip hop hits, the instrumental is heavily based on another song. This one samples Bob James’ “Shamboozie”, released in 1982. The sample is…
12/04/2019: “Street Struck” by Big L
Big L is one of the greatest rappers of all time, considered one of the most creative and effective lyricists ever. Unfortunately, he was shot…