| Recommended If You Like thread - April 24, 2021 Posted: 24 Apr 2021 08:00 AM PDT If you're looking for a recommendation give a description/music link/artist so that other people will know what you want. Example: "I want to hear an artist that sounds like old Kanye production" (you can get more specific but usually enough). And then someone will respond with recommendations X, Y, and Z. You can also leave a top level comment recommending an artist/project/scene that you think others might like if they like X, Y, and Z. Example: "You guys should check out DJ Mustard's mixtape Ketchup RIYL (recommended if you like) post-hyphy and minimalistic west coast beats" Remember, the point of this thread is to share music, try not to post stuff that's already really popular unless it answers someone's question. The more descriptive you guys are with your posts, the easier it is to help you find what you want. Just stating an artist's name isn't that helpful since you might only like one specific aspect of that artist's music. Previous RIYL posts submitted by /u/HHHRobot [link] [comments] |
| Shock G of Digital Underground Memorial Thread Posted: 24 Apr 2021 07:01 AM PDT This is the official memorial thread for Shock G of Digital Underground. There will be zero tolerance for disrespectful comments in this thread. All songs by the artist and non-news posts about the artist (e.g. reactions, tributes, etc.) should be posted within this thread, any posted outside of this thread will be removed whether or not they violate subreddit rules. R.I.P. Gregory Edward Jacobs, August 25, 1963 – April 22, 2021
Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs is having a moment. During the interview, the musical mastermind behind the Oakland-based rap-funk outfit Digital Underground literally breaks down in tears. "I'm sorry," he says with a quiver in his voice. "But I just get so emotional thinking about the past. I'm so happy that people are finally paying attention to my work." By all accounts, Shock G should be a broken man. This decade has seen the gifted producer and musician battle drug addiction and money woes. Yet, the New York-born musical visionary, who first found platinum success with Digital Underground's genre-challenging 1990 classic debut Sex Packets, has risen above it all. He is again clean, focused and musing over the origin of his Humpty Hump alias—a genius concoction that propelled D.U.'s massive crossover hit "The Humpty Dance." Shock G is still a fan and student of music who gets audibly excited when he speaks of working with his hero Parliament Funkadelic bandleader George Clinton. When the subject turns to his late friend and brother-in-spirit 2Pac, he talks with pride of producing some of the larger-than-life icon's most seminal work. There is even an infectious optimism expressed when he discusses his own recording future. Indeed, Shock G is more than a survivor. He is triumphant. And he is alive to tell the tale. –Introduction, Shock G Breaks Down Digital Underground's Entire Catalogue, 2Pac & More by Keith Murphy, 2010
Discography:
Various works: Debut single, first character/alter-ego: Digital Underground - "Underwater Rimes", 1988 Debut album, Digital Underground - Sex Packets, 1990 Top 40 hit, Digital Underground - "The Humpty Dance", 1990 Producer, Michael Concepcion & Dr. Dre - "Tellin' Time (Mike's Rap)", "We're All In The Same Gang" (B-Side), 1990 2Pac's Debut, Digital Underground - "Same Song", This Is an EP Release & Nothing But Trouble OST, 1991 Movie cameo, Nothing But Trouble, 1991 Producer, 2Pac - "Words of Wisdom & "Tha Lunatic", 2Pacalypse Now, 1991 Top 40 hit, Digital Underground - "Kiss You Back", 1991 Producer & featuring, 2Pac (f. Digital Underground) - "I Get Around" Producer, Bobby Brown - "Get Away (Shock G Remix)", Remixes N the Key Of B, 1993 Featuring, Ben Sidran (f. Shock G & Humpty Hump) - "The Original Lesson", Hoop Dreams OST, 1994 Producer, Luniz & Shock G - "We Got More", Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Juice In The Hood - The Soundtrack, 1995 Producer, Luniz - "Broke Hos", "5150", "900 Blame A Nigga", Operation Stackola, 1995 Featuring, Luniz - "I Got 5 On It (Bay Ballas Remix)", 1995 Producer & featuring, Funkadelic & Digital Underground - "Knee Deep (Deep As A Mutha Funker Remix)", Greatest Funkin' Hits, 1996 Featuring, Identity (f. Shock G & Humpty Hump) - "Jacuzzi", Million Dollar Dream: The High Powered Double Album, 1997 Producer & featuring, Saafir "Broad Minded" & "Sendin-U-Signals", Trigonometry, 1997 Producer, Prince - "Love Sign (Shock G's Silky Remix)", Crystal Ball, 1998 Non-Performance Cameo, Parliament-Funkadelic at Woodstock '99, "We Want The Funk", & "Bounce 2 This", 1999 Producer, featuring, Saafir - "Crawl Before You Ball" & "Liquid Ho Magnet", The Hit List, 1999 Producer, Mac Mall (f. Shock G) - "Chassy", Immaculate, 2001 Producer & featuring, Murs (f. Shock G & Humpty Hump) - "Risky Business", ....The End Of The Beginning, 2002 Featuring, Stylophonic - "Way Of Life", Man Music Technology, 2003 Featuring, KRS-One (f. Shock G) - "Smilin' Faces", D.I.G.I.T.A.L., 2004 Digital Underground - Raw Uncut DVD, 2004 Debut solo album, Fear of a Mixed Planet, 2004 Album Art (Drawings & Paintings), various artists, 1988-2008
Shock G on hip-hop: In the late 1970s, before there was such a thing as a rap record or published graffiti image of any kind, hip hop thrived as an underground cult, oblivious to the media and to the rest of the music industry, or to the traditional musicians community. Most adults, and even most kids, didn't know what the word hip-hop meant, or what scratching on a turntable was; only an elite 1 or 2% of the north-eastern United States were in-the-know. I say "elite" of course not for any material wealth (most of us were poor), but because in hindsight it was such a blessed privilege to be one of the lucky few who lived in that scene. –Shock G, Introduction, From an insider: What it was like to be a hip-hopper before rap records, an unpublished essay by Shock G (Full Essay)
Shock G on death: So I pulled Pac out of the party and I said 'yo, they got two more hits on you, they already got two in Oakland, now two in L.A.—four people are paid to kill you. Take it easy, take my key, live in my condo while I'm on tour. Watch The Jeffersons. Relax.' You know what Pac told me? He said 'You finished? You don't get it, do you? I don't give a f***.' And walked away. And before he got out of sight, he looked back one last time, and went [mimics looking back]. He was ready, he knew he was done here. On to his next planet, on to his next adventure, maybe he was reincarnated on Earth, who knows? But Pac wasn't worried about death. He was not scared of death and neither am I. I might go tonight, I might go tomorrow, I might live another 20 years, God don't bless me. But who knows? But Pac wasn't afraid of death, man. None of us should be. Stand for something, die for nothing. Stand for something better than dying for nothing. Amen. –Shock G, red carpet interview, 2000 (Video)
Thoughts, Stories & Reactions via Social Media: Chopmaster J: 34 years ago almost to the day we had a wild idea we can be a hip hop band and take on the world through it all the dream became a reality and the reality became a nightmare for some. And now he's awaken from the fame long live shock G Aka Humpty Hump and Rest In Peace my Brotha Greg Jacobs!!! #digitalunderground π George Clinton: Rest in Eternal Funk, Gregory Jacobs, aka Shock G, aka Humpty Hump! Heartbeat props for real! 2Pac (Official): "I look back [on my times with Shock G] with the greatest fondness. Those were like some of the best times of my life..." Tupac, 1995 Ice Cube: RIP Shock-G/Humpty Hump. I remember when NWA's road manager Atron said he had a group called Digital Underground. He played DOWHATCHALIKE video & I went crazy. I had to sample DU on JACKIN FOR BEATS and WHO'S THE MACK. And nobody had a better stage show. A true Bay Area original. Prince (Official): The music world is mourning the loss of Shock G, the frontman of Digital Underground. Prince was a fan of their 1990 single "The Humpty Dance," and covered it on the Nude Tour. A few years later, the two collaborated on a remix of "Love Sign." FAB 5 FREDDY (Video in tweet): Shock G understood the rap game the way talented musicians can break the sound all the way down. Real recognize Real as we say and he was a very Brilliant dude R.I.P.ππΎ‼️ππΎ Questlove: To the child of the P. So much wisdom. I did like 4 drafts & erased them—-because I know we all will collectively share awesome tidbits about his production prowess & creativity. I personally wanna say the song that struck a chord w me on #SexPackets (lol they knew about viagra before WE DID) was #Gutfest89 ("cray-ze-guts-CRAY-ZEEE-guts") that intro man. It planted a seed. Pre-91 the only "festival" we truly knew about was Woodstock (I hear a rumor there was a black Woodstock in Harlem in 196—nevermind π) LOL——besides the one off Live Aid in 85 & Farm Aid——festivals really weren't a thing thing in the US (hence the Roots moving to Europe in 93 where there was 700+ festivals all over) so back in 89 in which #ShockG does this "reporter on the street bit" in which he basically describes #lollapalooza some two years b4 it entered into our conversation. I mean yeah back in late 60s w #BillGraham it was some radical shit having #MilesDavis & #GratefulDead on the same bill....but for me to hear Shock's dream lineup (The Clash/The Who/EPMD/Chick Corea/Herbie Hancock) I was like (18 yrs old back then) "psssssh yeah right they crazy"——but always in the back of my mind: wonder if there will ever come a day in which a lineup as diverse as my record collection could do a show and everyone be aboard: like The Police/Run DMC/Tito Puente/Stevie Wonder/Squeeze/Doug E Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew ——mostly I was like "maybe one day"—-but man, that one song changed my idea of cross genres & expanding my vocabulary. This is a tragic tragic situation. So sad. Rip #ShockG Dee Barnes (Video in tweet): I had the honor of interviewing #DigitalUnderground several times on #PumpItUp❤πππ€ so many favorite moments especially when #ShockG let me be #MsHumptyπ MC Hammer: ππΏ π R.I.P. #ShockG π❤️ππΏ The Underground lit up The Game π₯ Super Talent π Beautiful Musician Incredible Vision π₯Tupac π Money B. π Bay Area π Town ππππ GUAPDAD 4000: RIP SHOCK G.... i gave him his flowers in ever interview & i could and have always listed him as one of my greatest influences.. he's part of my blueprint .. rest up Big Bruh π Bootsy Collins: Oh No, Not Shock G (and his alter ego Humpty Hump). He helped keep P Funk Alive! He is responsible for Digital Underground's "The Humpty Dance", 2Pac's breakthrough single "I Get Around", and co-producer of 2Pac's debut album 2Pacalypse Now. Prayers to family & friends. Dang. Crooked I: Everybody knows "So Many Tears" is my favorite Pac song tied with "Pain" but that beat Shock G made for SMT is a masterpiece man.. that Stevie Wonder sample damn man ππΎ J.PERIOD (Photos in tweet): Shock G is a legend. He is a towering icon of Hip Hop culture, and quietly, one of the most groundbreaking artists of all time. If you didn't know this—if you only knew Humpty, or that he discovered Pac—it's ok, most people didn't know. But let me tell you a story... I once went to Rakim's house, and on his studio wall, he had an amazing poster-sized cartoon of himself on top of a giant cement block, crushing all the other MC's beneath it. At the top, it said "The Master Poet." When I looked closer, I couldn't believe my eyes. #ShockG Rakim told me the story: in 1989, a kid had waited outside his dressing room in Oakland for an hour after a show, hoping to give him this giant cartoon. The "kid" was Shock G, but Digital Underground hadn't come out yet. Three months later, "Doowutchyalike" blew up. Rakim kept that drawing on his studio wall as inspiration... for twenty years. Let that sink in. The greatest MC that ever lived kept Shock G on his wall for inspiration... to this day. That's how important Shock G is to the Culture. X-Raided: I was in the pen, at Calipatria in 2003 when an OG pulled to the side and said, "let me talk to you for a minute Black King." I stopped what I was doing and walked with the OG for an hour. He said, "You may not realize it, but you're important. You are wise beyond your years. You have a lot to offer. Don't be caught up in the psychological warfare here. They got your body; don't let them have your mind." Turns out that he was a Black Panther. A political prisoner. He knew my grandmother, who was also a Panther. Over the next few weeks he gave me books to read and I did book reports on them. I spent most of my days with the OG. Months into my time with the him, he shared his photo albums with me. Turns out that he was Shock G's father. He put me on the phone with Shock and we had one of the most amazing conversations of my life. He told me that I had a 2Pac spirit, that he knew my story and respected my mind. He said, "Stay ready. Laws will change. You will be free." Those words meant a lot coming from Shock, who I had followed as a teen. Digital Underground was EVERYTHING in Northern California. This man never got his flowers. Not like he deserved. My heart is broken. This one hurts for real. May you Rest In Peace Shock G. You are appreciated ππΎ π’ Questlove: Damn. Fiona Apple just hit & told me this cool story about her pushing a cart in the Home Depot parking lot, & saw Shock G (97) & both were mutual fans (DU was her 1st rap purchase/He would spin "Never Is A Promise"at gigs) they would email/exchange lyrics to each other. Apollo Theater: Rest In Peace hip-hop pioneer, Shock G ππ½πΉ As lead vocalist of Digital Underground, he combined conscious lyricism with carefree theatrics to prove that hip-hop didn't have to be just one thing. In this flashback, the group performs "No Nose Job" live from our iconic stage. Jody Watley: πππ½✨π Rest In Peace Legend Greg 'Shock G' Jacobs. Such sad news. My condolences to his family friends and loved ones. We got to share the concert stage May 2019 - joyful music, super nice guy too. DJ Fresh (Video in tweet): One time for Shock G. ππΏπΉ RJD2: Damn, RIP Shock G. I think it was thru his connection with @murs but back in the day, he was around some jux shows. I'll never forget how down to earth and humble the dude was. (I also remember him being geeked around a keyboard). Really cool cat. Seth Green: RIP Shock-G/HumptyHump His style and talent were so big his effect is still felt through culture today. His lyrics and wild fashion gave me confidence in school- ShockG made everyone feel included in the fun
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We're giving heartbeat props I give my man props 'cause he's living Why wait until the heartbeat stops? Proper respect is what we're giving –Shock G, "Heartbeat Props", 1991 submitted by /u/HHHRobot [link] [comments] |
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| Little Simz' album "Sometimes I Might Be Introvert" is coming 9/3, tracklist/album cover revealed – 19 tracks (13 songs, 6 interludes) – features Obongjayar Posted: 24 Apr 2021 01:56 PM PDT Apple Music Her Twitter She had talked about it in an interview with The Observer: Simz, full name Simbiatu Ajikawo, doesn't waste her words. When she talks, she is purposeful, precise, politely withholding. Yet from its overture, her fourth studio album reveals an interior world of cinematic proportions. "I'm definitely not the greatest at opening up," she says today. But there are two Simz: the one that is by nature reticent and the Simz who wants to show you her universe. About a year ago, Simz was in Los Angeles. She and her producer, Inflo, had recently started work on the new album and she was celebrating turning 26. When she thinks about that last burst of freedom before the pandemic, her mind takes her back to a changing room on the morning of her birthday. "I got a birthday outfit to wear later – a dress and heels, a little bag, a whole situation." That night, she had dinner at Soho House with some friends who were in town, including Top Boy co-star Micheal Ward and singer-songwriter Jacob Banks. Later, they went clubbing. Then, shortly after, her manager called, panicky, and put her on a flight back to London. "As soon as I got home, I think the next day, lockdown." "I know that I'm quiet, innit?" she explains. "I'm just very to myself and I didn't know how to really navigate that, especially coming in this industry where you're expected to have this extroverted persona all the time." Unlike many of her colleagues, Simz is notably low-key on Instagram and Twitter. "I wanted to just let people know like, yo, I'm actually this way inclined." And so the theme of the new album emerged – an excavation of the things Simz would prefer to bury. "It's me," she says, "being this introverted person that has all these crazy thoughts and ideas and theories in my head and not always feeling like I'm able to express it if it's not through my art." The 19-track album is an epic, Wizard of Oz-style quest as Simz confronts her fears and counts her blessings. Spoken-word interludes are pit stops that give voice to her inner monologue; in one of them, an anonymous narrator who speaks in a clipped English accent is her Glinda the Good Witch. "Do you want 15 years or 15 minutes? Do not tire yourself out." This is what the inside of Simz's head sounds like. Though she's best known as a rapper rooted in hip-hop, Simz draws from a kaleidoscope of influences ranging from soul to funk, jazz and grime. When making the album, she studied timeless music – "classic albums" by Nina Simone and Etta James – not so much to borrow their sound, but their structure. When I ask what her Desert Island Discs are, she gets excited and pulls out her phone. "Ooohhh, let me go on my Spotty. Ah, see, look, I was just playing [Nina Simone's] Baltimore. Probably Etta, At Last. A Love Supreme [by John] Coltrane. Records that any time you put on, you're just in, it doesn't feel dated." To get into the right headspace to finish the record, Simz fled London for Berlin, spending last summer in a city she's been going back and forth to for years. She stayed with friends and rented a bike, chasing freedom and wide open spaces. "I can move in a way out there that sometimes I don't feel too comfortable to do in London. I could go to the lake. I just wanted to be away from home." submitted by /u/TheRoyalGodfrey [link] [comments] |
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| Daily Discussion Thread 04/24/2021 Posted: 24 Apr 2021 11:03 AM PDT Welcome to the /r/hiphopheads daily discussion thread! This thread is for: - objective questions with right/wrong answers (e.g. "Does anyone know what is happening with MIXTAPE?", "What is the sample in SONG?")
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| Death Grips - Exmilitary (10 years later) Posted: 25 Apr 2021 12:21 AM PDT Exmilitary, also known as Ex Military, is the debut mixtape by experimental hip hop group Death Grips. It was released for free on April 25, 2011 through the band's website. Background The mixtape was released for free on April 25, 2011 through the group's official website, thirdworlds.net. It was simultaneously released through iTunes. The track "Guillotine" was released through iTunes on August 3, 2011. "Guillotine" has become one of the band's most recognized songs, with more than eleven million YouTube views on their music video as of August 3, 2020. Other tracks released as music videos include "Known for it", "Culture Shock", "Lord of the Game", "Spread Eagle Cross the Block", "Takyon (Death Yon)", and "Beware." According to Andy Morin, the cover art "[is a] photograph that one of our members carried in their wallet for roughly 10 years straight. It's a power object." The photo was eventually identified as "Bearded Man at Oenpelli", taken by Douglass Baglin in 1968. Track listing: 1. Beware 5:53 2. Guillotine 3:43 3. Spread Eagle Cross the Block 3:52 4. Lord of the Game (ft.Mexican Girl) 3:30 5. Takyon (Death Yon) 2:48 6. Cut Throat 1:12 7. Klink 3:22 8. Culture Shock 4:21 9. 5D 0:43 10. Thru the Walls 3:56 11. Known for It 4:13 12. I Want It I Need It (Death Heated) 6:11 13. Blood Creepin 4:50 What's your thoughts and opinions on this mixtape 10 years later. Has it improved on you, has it not. What's your personal favorite song off it as well. In my opinion this is pretty high up in the death grips discography ranking. submitted by /u/JOFWGKTA [link] [comments] |
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| [DISCUSSION] Busta Rhymes - The Coming (25 Years Later) Posted: 24 Apr 2021 10:39 AM PDT The Coming is the debut studio album by American rapper Busta Rhymes. It was released on March 26, 1996, by Elektra Records. The album features Def Squad members Redman and Keith Murray, Q-Tip, ZhanΓ©, Leaders of the New School and several Flipmode Squad members. Production was handled by DJ Scratch, Easy Mo Bee and The Ummah, among others. It serves as Rhymes' first solo album after the break up of former group Leaders of the New School three years prior and Rhymes' first full-length project after numerous guest appearances on other songs with artists such as A Tribe Called Quest, The Notorious B.I.G., Heavy D and the Boyz and Mary J. Blige. The record reached number six on the Billboard 200 chart in 1996 and received a Platinum certification from RIAA after selling 1,000,000 copies in the United States by February 1999. The single, "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check" reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1996, and earned Rhymes his first nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 39th Grammy Awards. In commemoration of its 25th anniversary, a super deluxe edition of The Coming featuring remixes, instrumentals and acapellas was released to all streaming platforms on April 16, 2021 by Rhino. I'm not as crazy about this album as I used to be, but I still think it is very strong. Busta Rhymes has a very unique persona that stands out. He raps with insane energy and spits plenty of multi-syllabic rhymes. On each track he raps in a slightly different way. I love rappers with crazy rapping styles like this. He also has a very signature voice, similar to Redman but more rambunctious. Busta's lyrics aren't always super deep or conscious, but the way he delivers them is incredible. I can't get enough of his rapping style. The production is vintage mid 90's east coast shit. You get beats from The Ummah, Easy Mo Bee, Rashad Smith and even Busta himself. The beats are just that pure boom bap with some jazzy elements mixed in on a couple tracks. There are some great guest appearances here that help make the album even more fun, but Busta doesn't need much help as he's able to hold down albums himself pretty well. I like that you hear Q-Tip, Def Squad and at the end a L.O.N.S. reunion posse cut. This is a very consistent album with plenty of standouts. It was edging out to be a 4.5 star album but I felt like that was a little too generous. This is one of those hip-hop classics that doesn't get quite as much appreciation as it should. submitted by /u/HHHRobot [link] [comments] |
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