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hiphopheads Essential Album of the Week #110: N.O.D. - N****z of Destruction - HipHop

hiphopheads Essential Album of the Week #110: N.O.D. - N****z of Destruction

Posted: 15 May 2019 06:30 PM PDT

Welcome to the new and improved Essential Album of the Week discussion thread!

Every Wednesday we will discuss an album from our Essential Albums list

Last Time:Master P - Ice Cream Man

This Week: N.O.D.- N****z of Destruction

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"There's times I unknowingly jump into something having never prepared for it before. When I saw stereobread's review of Niggaz of Destruction pop up on my feed I, rather unconsciously, clicked it. Next thing I found was a rather unknown Memphis Rap album released on cassette only with strange track lengths and comments saying it's essential Hip-Hop and that one song sounds like a cave in Pokemon. In other words, sign me up. For long-time readers of my work, you'll likely guess that N.O.D. is not my style, considering it's largely 90's Gangsta Rap. Well, in this case at least, you'd be wrong.

Why? Because of one thing; authenticity. Some of my favorite Gangsta Rap records are ones in which I feel as if I'm looming in the ghetto. Just like music that relies on atmosphere and setting, unrelenting Hip-Hop, like Mobb Deep's 'Shook Ones Part. II' for example, thrive off the nerve, tension, and vibrations of streets and moments in time where anything can go wrong. For Niggaz Of Destruction the effect is made palpable because of piss poor recording software. The vocals are muffled, the bass drowns out the background, the beats simple and plain. The handful of rappers, of which no, I don't know their respective names, layer over one another constantly, giving off the feeling of entrapment. Like I've been coerced into their basement as the group tests my ability to remain calm.

Just look at the cover. Reminds me of Wu-Tang Clan's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), except in this case there's no need for masks to hide their faces because the poor lighting and photography already does that. Without sounding too much like a nerdy white boy, these guys are real, and I can sense it. Born in the trenches of Memphis, these teens don't need to put on a facade to act hard, cause they already are. The lyrics, as should be obvious, are centered around violence, gangs, and death. N.O.D., either by subliminal fear, constantly remind the listener that they're not scared to die, because in their world that was a real possibility.

So while I'm lured into Niggaz Of Destruction because of its grimy world and undivine characters, the music, surprisingly, keeps me around. Lyrically, nothing new is being said, neither is the way they go about doing it (for the most part). However, the beats are drenched in Memphis Rap. Think pre-fame Three 6 Mafia. Minimal everything with a focus on percussion, melodic loops, and hazy ambience, Niggaz Of Destruction fulfills the fantasies many would perceive when it comes to the city's underbelly. The first five beats follow this idea, and executes it pretty damn well.

I exclude the last one because hot damn, 'Fugitive' goes above and beyond. You'll get that sense the second it starts. Being that N.O.D. never achieved much fame, their work likely wasn't an influence, but being that this came out in 1996, 'Fugitive' is one of the first solid instances of Cloud Rap I've ever discovered. Obviously, the two genres are linked, but the aura surrounding 'Fugitive' is unlike anything else set to be released for over a decade after it. I thought that Pokemon statement was absurd until I heard this track. At over nine minutes, a clear posse cut, the thing somehow never manages to get stale, with a litany of flows testing the waters of this new, unearthed sound. Wanna hear something arguably more asinine than it being an original Cloud Rap track? A few of these emcees, and the flows they support, sound oddly similar to Lil Yachty. Yes, Lil Yachty. Offbeat but still able to maintain a quick-lipped slur, there's a handful of moments on 'Fugitive' his impressionable act immediately dawned on me. Incredibly futuristic track.

As for the other five songs. There's not a single one I don't enjoy, but none that reach the level of the outro. The hooks on 'Tiny Lame' and 'Bud Keeps Me Feinding Pt. 3' are excellent with their use of loops, drilling home sayings that'll ensue dread (being that this is a Horrorcore album). The beats on both these are dirty too, with the former uses chimes that sound like a wintery Christmas, while the latter plays with an out-of-tune piano loop. 'No Fear' does this same thing, using the piano as its lead instrument. As does the title track, which crescendos the piano, giving off an eery vibe that makes it the most Memphis Rap-like track here. An all around provocative album that gets me going each time I listen to it."

Guidelines

This is an open thread for you to share your thoughts on the album. Avoid vague statements of praise or criticism. This is your chance to practice being a critic. It's fine for you to drop by just to say you love the album, but let's try and step it up a bit!!!

How has this album affected hip-hop? WHY do you like this tape? What are the best tracks? Do you think it deserves the praise it gets? Is it the first time you've listened to it? What's your first impression? Have you listened to the artist before? Explain why you like it or why you don't.

DON'T FEEL BAD ABOUT BEING LATE!!!! Discussion throughout the week is encouraged.

Next week's EAOTW will be Dr. Octagon - Dr. Octagonecologyst

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Daily Discussion Thread 05/15/2019

Posted: 15 May 2019 10:34 AM PDT

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2pac discussing his childhood and checking out girls during an interview in 1995, just after he was released from prison

Posted: 15 May 2019 03:05 PM PDT

[FRESH VIDEO] ScHoolboy Q - Floating (ft. 21 Savage)

Posted: 15 May 2019 09:59 AM PDT

Noname announces new album “Factory Baby”

Posted: 15 May 2019 10:44 AM PDT

ScHoolboy Q seems to have found himself in a beef with Delaware

Posted: 15 May 2019 05:43 AM PDT

His comments in this video seem to have started it all

After this, apparently rapper BMagic302 recorded a diss called "ScHoolgirl Q" and had his fans bombard ScHoolboy's Instagram with comments repping the 302.

ScHoolboy Q (or the people that manage his account) took down the first post about his merchandise that had been flooded with comments from Delaware, prompting BMagic302 to comment:

"Nigga u deleted the whole post and reposted???? 😱 Oh u SENSITIVE SENSITIVE 🤣 #SchoolGirlWho diss on my page now got this nigga in his feelings like a low budget drake"

ScHoolboy Responds

ScHoolboy follows BMagic302 and starts commenting on his shit

ScHoolboy DMs BMagic302. Sends videos of himself pulling into his gated community.

ScHoolboy Q makes some bet about whether or not BMagic302 can get to 2500 followers

Some more shit talk

That's all I got.

Edit

More Q Comments via /u/MoNeeja31

ScHoolboy Q has blocked him

Edit 2:

Seems like HotNewHipHop has written about this now

LMAO DelawareOnline posted about it

So has UPROXX

Shout out to HNHH for not citing this thread. Snakes.

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Steve Lacy announces album title and cover. Apollo XXI dropping 05/24

Posted: 15 May 2019 12:13 PM PDT

[FRESH] Ghostface Killah & RZA - On That Shit Again

Posted: 15 May 2019 10:45 AM PDT

[FRESH] Injury Reserve - Wax On (feat. Freddie Gibbs)

Posted: 15 May 2019 08:57 AM PDT

DJ Khaled Announces New Song “Higher” Featuring Nipsey Hussle

Posted: 15 May 2019 07:49 PM PDT

Blueface and The Game Interviewed playing each other in Madden while getting annoyed and disrespecting the host

Posted: 15 May 2019 02:00 PM PDT

DJ Khaled Reveals "Father Of Asahd" Album cover dropping on May 17th

Posted: 15 May 2019 11:58 AM PDT

Dropping on May 17th. Excited? Personally i cant wait, his Major Key album had a lot of bangers and awesome collabs. Grateful was not my personal fav, couple of decent songs but Major Key is imo his best work yet.

ALBUM COVER

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YFN LUCCI’s car shot up in atl

Posted: 15 May 2019 12:40 PM PDT

YFN Lucci might be in the market for a bulletproof ride now that his G-Wagon is riddled with bullet holes from a drive-by shooting that left one person in the vehicle injured.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... YFN Lucci's Mercedes SUV was shot up Friday night in Atlanta, and when police responded, they found a man suffering from two gunshot wounds. We're told the victim was not Lucci, and the rapper isn't listed on the police report.

Our ATL Sources tell us it's Lucci's whip, although his mother is the registered owner.

https://www.tmz.com/2019/05/15/yfn-lucci-car-shot-bullet-holes-shooting-atlanta/?adid=hero1

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ASAP Mob - "Bath Salt" (feat. Flatbush ZOMBiES) (prod. P On The Boards)

Posted: 15 May 2019 11:53 AM PDT

Yo Gotti's tour bus shot multiple times after Nashville concert

Posted: 15 May 2019 12:56 PM PDT

Another shooting.

The shooting took place following Yo Gotti's tour stop at Mercy Lounge. Special guests at the show included 42 Dugg and Co Cash.

https://eu.tennessean.com/story/news/2019/05/15/yo-gotti-nashville-shooting-tour-bus-shot-after-nashville-concert/3679321002/

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Slowthai track ‘Inglorious’ featuring Skepta dropping tomorrow night

Posted: 15 May 2019 09:38 AM PDT

Mac Miller - PlaneCarBoat (feat. ScHoolboy Q)

Posted: 15 May 2019 07:44 AM PDT

New Kid Cudi merch with another 4-day 20-hour countdown

Posted: 15 May 2019 04:37 PM PDT

Method Man, Redman - Da Rockwilder

Posted: 15 May 2019 03:38 PM PDT

[FRESH] Rory Parkz - All I Know

Posted: 15 May 2019 01:37 PM PDT

Nardwuar vs Blac Youngsta

Posted: 15 May 2019 11:33 PM PDT

Nelly Pauses Show in Las Vegas After Fan Unties His Shoe

Posted: 15 May 2019 08:03 AM PDT

April 2019 RIAA Certifications

Posted: 15 May 2019 09:41 AM PDT

Source is RIAA website. It's sorted by cert level then release date

Singles

Artist Single Certification Label
Bruno Mars & Cardi B Finesse 4x Platinum Atlantic
Kodak Black Zeze (feat. Travis Scott & Offset) 3x Platinum Atlantic
Gucci Mane Wake Up In The Sky (feat. Bruno Mars & Kodak Black) 3x Platinum Atlantic
Childish Gambino This Is America 3x Platinum RCA
Tory Lanez Say It 3x Platinum Mad Love/Interscope
J Cole Middle Child 2x Platinum Dreamville/Roc Nation
Meek Mill Going Bad (feat. Drake) 2x Platinum MMG/Atlantic
Cardi B Money 2x Platinum Atlantic
Cardi B Ring (feat. Kehlani) 2x Platinum Atlantic
Famous Dex Pick It Up (feat. A$AP Rocky) 2x Platinum 300/Rich Forever
Jhené Aiko The Worst 2x Platinum Def Jam
Cardi B & Bruno Mars Please Me Platinum Atlantic
Tory Lanez Talk To Me (feat. Rich the Kid) Platinum Mad Love/Interscope
Trey Songz Nobody Else But You Platinum Atlantic
Logic Alright (feat. Big Sean) Platinum Def Jam
Jhené Aiko Bed Peace (feat. Childish Gambino) Platinum Def Jam
Mustard Pure Water (feat. Migos) Gold 10 Summers/Interscope
YK Osiris Worth It Gold Def Jam
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Startender (feat. Offset & Tyga) Gold Atlantic
Roddy Ricch Every Season Gold Birdvision Ent
Ella Mai Shot Clock Gold 10 Summers/Interscope
Kevin Gates Me Too Gold Atlantic
Joji Slow Dancing In The Dark Gold 12Tone/88Rising
Roddy Ricch Die Young Gold Birdvision Ent
Teyana Taylor Gonna Love Me Gold Def Jam
Lil Durk Home Body (feat. Gunna & TK Kravitz) Gold Empire
YK Osiris Valentine Gold Def Jam
Migos & Marshmello Danger Gold Atlantic
Yella Beezy That's On Me (feat. 2 Chainz, T.I., Rich the Kid, Jeezy, Boosie Badazz & Trapboy Freddy) Gold Hitco
Lecrae Blessings (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) Gold Columbia
Ella Mai 10,000 Hours Gold 10 Summers/Interscope
Logic Super Mario World Gold Def Jam
NF Got You On My Mind Gold Capitol
Tory Lanez LA Confidential Gold Mad Love/Interscope
Logic Lord Willin' Gold Def Jam
Logic I Am The Greatest Gold Def Jam
Logic Till The End Gold Def Jam
Jhené Aiko Comfort Inn Ending (Freestyle) Gold Def Jam

Albums

Artist Album Certification Label
Cardi B Invasion of Privacy 3x Platinum Atlantic
Plies The Real Testament Platinum Slip‐N‐Slide/Atlantic
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Hoodie SZN Gold Atlantic
YG Stay Dangerous Gold Def Jam
Mac Miller Swimming Gold Warner Bros
Mac Miller Watching Movies With The Sound Off Gold Rostrum

How Do Certifications work?

When a song has 150,000,000 streams in the US or 1,000,000 sales, an artist can purchase a certification (for around ~$300). You don't automatically get a plaque when you cross the threshold. The label or the artist needs to buy it. Often artists will buy certifications in bulk before they release new music.

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IDK - Maryland Ass Nigga feat Swizz Beatz

Posted: 15 May 2019 10:26 AM PDT

Migos - Commando

Posted: 15 May 2019 06:37 AM PDT

New song by Ty Dolla $ign “Purple Emoji” feat. J Cole drops next week per his Instagram

Posted: 15 May 2019 10:48 PM PDT

Trippie Redd - GHOST BUSTERS (ft. XXXTentacion & Ski Mask The Slump God)

Posted: 15 May 2019 03:41 PM PDT
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