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Daily Discussion Thread 12/14/2020 - HipHop

Daily Discussion Thread 12/14/2020 - HipHop

Daily Discussion Thread 12/14/2020

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 03:44 PM PST

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Playboi Carti’s ‘Whole Lotta Red’ dropping 12/25

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 12:07 PM PST

Kid Cudi Man - On The Moon 3: The Chosen REVIEW (Fantano)

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 07:33 PM PST

[Discussion] My 16-year-old is extremely depressed, we’ve been doing everything we know how to help him. He listens to the saddest music. He loves hip hop and rap, and it’s just not my genre. Can you help me put together a playlist that builds a person up?

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 01:23 PM PST

EDIT: Thank you so much for all the well thought-out and kind responses! I was away from the computer for a few hours, but will respond to all of you and listen to all of these songs, starting in the morning. Thank you so, so, so much!! You've made this mama's day.

I'm not the type of parent to clutch my pearls if it swears, talks about getting laid, getting high, or any of that. Really, it'll make me laugh more than anything. I just want some music that will motivate him, get him excited for life, or build him up in any kind of way. I realize I am completely unable, this is not a language I speak. I appreciate it, I love when he plays his music, but I don't know it well enough to do this myself. Pharrell's Happy would earn a massive eye roll.

I see value in letting a person listen to music that lets them feel their feelings, but this has been going on for years at this point. If you have suggestions, I'd appreciate them so much. I want to make a new playlist in time for Christmas.

He is passionate about music, and has pretty decent taste. He listens to stuff from the 90's, too, so it doesn't have to be new. Any song that a 16-year-old would like that will build him up and help stop feeling so sad. Even if it's angry but motivating, I'm ok with it. I appreciate any help you can offer!

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[Discussion] Bars that aged well for the wrong reasons

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 08:24 AM PST

One example i can think of is walk on water by eminem:

Will this step just be another misstep

To tarnish whatever the legacy, love or respect

I've garnered? The rhyme has to be perfect, the delivery flawless

And it always feels like I'm hittin' the mark

'Til I go sit in the car, listen and pick it apart

Like, "This shit is garbage!"

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[FRESH VIDEO] Kid Cudi - Heaven on Earth

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 08:01 PM PST

Young Thug, Gunna & Yak Gotti dropping collab on 12/18

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 05:07 PM PST

[FRESH] Madlib & Four Tet - Road Of The Lonely Ones

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 05:32 AM PST

Lil Ugly Mane Announces New Record Coming Soon

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 10:12 PM PST

Just made a post on his Instagram!

https://i.imgur.com/KJw3vmnl.png

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Tory Lanez steals $30,000 from Independent Artist

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 02:59 PM PST

[DISCUSSION] KAYTRANADA - BUBBA (One Year Later)

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 08:45 AM PST

Recording

In an interview with GQ, Kaytranada said that recording Bubba was a very different process to his previous album. Previously, songs would be edited on his laptop and sent remotely to collaborating artists for them to add their own ideas. With Bubba, recordings took place mainly in-studio with both the producer and the artist present. As a result, Kaytranada had to adapt to creating chemistry and personal relationships with artists in the studio.

In an interview with GQ, Kaytranada revealed that some of the artists on the previous album 99.9% turned down reappearances on Bubba. This changed the direction of the entire album, as it instead focused on the "Kaytranada sound", searching for and evolving his personal style of music. The result is a unique blend of neo-soul, hip-hop, Afrobeat, and other varying genres in a dance style that the artist describes as "funky".

Musical style and themes

The Haitian-born Canadian producer Kaytranada expands on the house and techno genres to create modern Disco tracks, using what Billboard describes as an "inventive, funk-meets electronica sound". Bubba does not adhere to any genre, as noted by NPR - the album morphs between Afrobeat, house, funk, R&B, disco, hip hop, and others. These are ubiquitous styles found in the Nigerian popular genre, from where Afrobeat gains its heritage. Bubba relies on its Afrobeat elements to "build a physical experience" in its bass and instrumentation, and feels "chameleonic" in its range. The album is commonly described as "trance-like" and "psychedelic". In a Pitchfork review, it was said to "(push) the audience's boundaries away from what they are comfortable with".

Atwood Magazine noted that while Kaytranada's style is categorized as electronica, he deviates from the genre's usual audience, namely musical festival goers, instead focusing on diversity and blending together different genres on each track. The Nation identified overarching themes of love, culture, and hiding behind masks, summarizing the album as thematically disconnected but emotionally "human". Individual songs don't thematically blend, but transition musically - in one instance, adjoining tracks "What You Need" and "Vex Oh" give almost opposing views on love. Crack Magazine and NPR identify connections between Kaytranada's use of backbeats and synthesizers, and the evolution of R&B and post-Disco club music from the 1980s, especially in early underground DJs.

Kaytranada revealed the album was influenced by the events in his life after the release of 99.9%; including opening up about his sexuality, coming to terms with his newfound fame, and dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression as a result. "Bubba" focuses on themes of loneliness and being an outcast, which Kinfolk states to be what appeals most to his audience.

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Stories From the Making of Kid Cudi’s ‘MOTMIII’

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 11:10 AM PST

[DISCUSSION] AZ - Doe or Die (25 Years Later)

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 12:03 PM PST

Doe or Die is the debut studio album by rapper AZ, released October 10, 1995 on EMI Records. The album features guest appearances by artists such as Nas and Miss Jones, and production from N.O. Joe, Pete Rock, L.E.S., and Buckwild, among others.

Upon release, Doe or Die received notable critical and commercial success. The album peaked at #15 on the Billboard 200, and #1 on the U.S. Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. Doe or Die produced several singles, including, "Mo Money, Mo Murder," "Gimme Yours (remix)," "Doe or Die" and "Sugar Hill" - which was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1995. The album went on to sell over a million copies. AZ has planned a sequel for the album entitled Doe or Die 2, which is currently awaiting release.

Content

The album incorporates fictitious tales chronicling the underworld lifestyle of organized crime. These cinematic narratives often depict a mobster's ascent to fame and wealth. Further emphasizing these themes, the cover of Doe or Die portrays AZ as an honoree of an elaborate mob funeral. Within the cover, a stylish portrait of AZ is surrounded by flowers, while the body of the rapper is buried in a casket that contains large amounts of dollars. In addition, the liner notes and the back of the album features images of AZ counting money, drinking expensive wine, and smoking cigars.

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[FRESH VIDEO] SAINt JHN - Highschool Reunion/Prom (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 08:21 AM PST

Flee Lord announces "In the name of Prodigy" dropping 12/21. Fully produced by Havoc, features from Busta Rhymes, Ghostface, Raekwon, Conway and more.

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 05:41 AM PST

Link to IG post: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CItnnPel_Ps/?igshid=4u7p10vjcyax

This will be Flee Lords 12th album this year, make sure you check it out. Santana Fox, daughter of Prodigy, is featured as well.

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[FRESH] CupcakKe - Gum

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 09:15 PM PST

[FRESH ALBUM] Cookin Soul - Whateva, Vol. 4

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 08:35 AM PST

Madlib - Road of the Lonely Ones

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 06:50 PM PST

GZA feat. Killah Priest - B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) + Lyrics

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 10:51 AM PST

STORMZY - Own It (ft. Ed Shereen & Burna Boy)

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 05:52 PM PST

Your Old Droog - Bangladesh (feat. Heems)

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 09:08 AM PST

RUNNIN' - 2PAC AND THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 08:42 PM PST

The 36 Best Rap Songs of 2020 | Pitchfork

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 08:52 AM PST

[FRESH VIDEO] Busta Rhymes - Outta My Mind ft. Bell Biv Devoe

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 01:56 PM PST

Action Bronson- Tan Leather

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 11:10 PM PST

Bobby Rapps (ft. Corbin/Spooky Black) - Highway Road

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 04:07 PM PST
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