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Daily Discussion Thread 05/21/2020 - HipHop

Daily Discussion Thread 05/21/2020 - HipHop

Daily Discussion Thread 05/21/2020

Posted: 21 May 2020 08:35 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?")
  • general hip-hop discussion
  • meta posts...e.g. ideas for the sub

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Hype Thursday: Post songs by artists that haven't gotten more than 50 upvotes on HHH

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:00 AM PDT

Rules

Artists qualify if they're never gotten 50 or more upvotes on /r/HipHopHeads (counting features)

Formatting:

Artist - Title

Description: no character minimum but some things that might be good to include: where the rapper is from, what subgenres they might fall into, have cosigns they might have, what their influences are/who they sound like.

Example:

Aaron May - Let Go

17 year old Houston Rapper, biggest influences are J Cole and Nas.

Armani White - Stick Up

For West Philadelphia born, Armani White, an early defining moment was at the age of four years old, during a domestic violence episode between his parents. Screaming at the top of his lungs for the violence to end, only to be ignored, Armani channels that built-up emotion every time he steps to the mic.

It is barely 1 minute long so please check it out. Hard bars.

Jonah Mutono

Circulation

Shoulders

He's dropping his album GERG tonight.

From NPR:

Hometown: London, England/Kampala, Uganda

Genre: R&B

Why We're Excited: In a sense, Jonah Mutono grew up in hiding: He was born in London and raised in Uganda, where homosexuality is punished harshly. After a time spent recording music under the pseudonym Kidepo, he's now living in L.A. and working as himself. These days, Mutono's infectious, blissed-out R&B reflects on a desire for comfort and community amid arrangements that meet at the midpoint between the cool vulnerability of Frank Ocean and the sleek balladeering of Khalid.

Sudan Archives - Confessions

Alternative R&B artist signed to Stones Throw with some really good violin

She also has a fire COLORS performance

Anyone have any other recommendations for artists who play an instrument while singing/rapping?

Jaywop - Bill Bellamy

​

22 year old artist from Phoenix, Arizona with a style in the lane of Buddy/Smino. He was recently featured on GRUNGECAKE, AllHipHop, TheAUReview, and even Isaiah Rashad's instagram story. He's the real deal.

DrxQuinnx - "Neckbones & Chitterlings"

Chicago-based rapper & producer, DrxQuinnx has collaborated with Denmark Vessey, Vic Spencer, and Azarias. His debut album, Richard Pryor, has acid jazz-inspired production that he handled himself.

Bullies - "Crumbers"

This group is composed of Denmark Vessey, Azarias, and DrxQuinnx. Some of the freshest production I heard in the underground in 2019.

Nappy Nina - "Modestly" feat. Maassai

Born in the Bay Area and based in NYC, Nappy Nina has collaborated with the likes of Quelle Chris, Anna Wise, Yaeji, Pink Siifu, and a few other notable artists. She has released three projects in the last year, and they all had great production and raps, with each project sounding different from the last.

Heavily recommended: If you post a song, listen to another song and comment on it. Otherwise it doesn't rly work that well.

Feel free to add any feedback on what could make these threads better.

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[FRESH ALBUM] GUNNA - WUNNA

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:00 PM PDT

STREAM:

APPLE MUSIC

SPOTIFY

TIDAL

GOOGLE PLAY

DEEZER

 

TRACKLIST:

  1. Argentina [prod. Wheezy]

  2. Gimmick [prod. Wheezy & Aviator]

  3. MOTW [prod. Wheezy]

  4. Feigning [prod. Tay Keith]

  5. Dollaz On My Head (feat. Young Thug) [prod. Mike WiLL Made-It]

  6. Addys (feat. Nechie) [prod. Taurus & Turbo]

  7. Skybox [prod. Taurus]

  8. Wunna [prod. Turbo]

  9. Blindfold (feat. Lil Baby) [prod. Wheezy]

  10. Rockstar Bikers & Chains [prod. Wheezy]

  11. Met Gala [prod. Wheezy]

  12. Nasty Girl/On Camera [prod. Wheezy, Fizzle & Taurus]

  13. Cooler Than a Bitch (feat. Roddy Ricch) [prod. Tre Pounds & Dunk Rock]

  14. I'm On Some [prod. Wheezy]

  15. Top Floor (feat. Travis Scott) [prod. Turbo & Wheezy

  16. Don't Play Around [prod. Aviator Keyzz & Outta Town]

  17. Do Better [prod. Wheezy, Jasper Harris & Psymun]

  18. Far (feat. Young Thug) [prod. Turbo]

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[FRESH] Kota the Friend - EVERYTHING

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:00 PM PDT

Joey Badass Donates $25,000 to Support NYC Homeless Students During COVID-19 Crisis

Posted: 21 May 2020 07:21 AM PDT

[FRESH] Migos - Need It (feat. YoungBoy Never Broke Again)

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:02 PM PDT

Flatbush Zombies annonce “now more than ever” coming June 5th

Posted: 21 May 2020 12:00 PM PDT

Tweet

edit: took me 7 hours to realize I missed a "u" in announce

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[FRESH ALBUM] Key Glock - Son Of A Gun

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:01 PM PDT

[FRESH] IDK - Mazel Tov (feat. A$AP Ferg)

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:04 PM PDT

[FRESH] Lucki - TUNE & SCOTTY

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:01 PM PDT

[FRESH] Gunna - DOLLAZ ON MY HEAD (feat. Young Thug)

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:10 PM PDT

RAPPER SHECK WES ARRESTED IN NY TRAFFIC STOP ON WEAPON AND DRUG CHARGES

Posted: 21 May 2020 10:45 AM PDT

[FRESH] Ludacris - S.O.T.L. (feat. Lil Wayne)

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:14 PM PDT

Anderson .Paak - Bubblin

Posted: 21 May 2020 08:34 AM PDT

Disclosure announce the release date and tracklist of their third LP 'Energy' featuring Mick Jenkins, Common, Amine, Kehlani, Syd, Kelis, slowthai and Channel Tres

Posted: 21 May 2020 10:37 AM PDT

Album 'Energy' out August 28

featuring Mick Jenkins, Common, Amine, Kehlani, Syd, Kelis, slowthai, Channel Tres, Fatoumata Diawara and Blick Bassy

Tracklist

  1. Watch Your Step
  2. Lavender
  3. My High
  4. Who Knew?
  5. Douha (Mali Mali)
  6. Fractal (Interlude)
  7. Ce n'est pas
  8. ENERGY
  9. Thinking 'Bout You (Interlude)
  10. Birthday
  11. Reverie

pre order here

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Lucki announces new mixtape “Almost There” out May 30th

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:10 PM PDT

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAeU_BCpEs4/?igshid=n8k2k2maehyn

Also retweeted this post on Twitter. Can't wait for this project.

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[FRESH ALBUM] Boof Bois - Bumping Carti Leaks In A Walmart Parking Lot

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:14 PM PDT

Bandcamp

SoundCloud

YouTube

​

Tracklist:

  1. The Day Has Come (Intro)

  2. Ben Shapiro With A Gun

  3. Street Swag Vol. 1

  4. Did U Say SRS Has Bad Mixing??!?

  5. Smelly Bois

  6. Weird Dreams (Remix)

  7. Funny Mic Interlude

  8. Stupid Ass Dog

  9. Bluegrass Freestyle

  10. Green Michael (Sony Music Can Suck My Nuts)

  11. Doodoohead

  12. Serbia

  13. This Song Was Supposed To Have A Rihanna Feature (Outro)

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[FRESH] iann dior - Prospect (feat. Lil Baby)

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:05 PM PDT

[FRESH ALBUM] KSI - Dissimulation

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:17 PM PDT

[FRESH] $NOT - Human (feat. Night Lovell)

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:04 PM PDT

[FRESH ALBUM] Styles P - Styles David: Ghost Your Enthusiasm

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:19 PM PDT

[FRESH VIDEO] Jaden - Ninety

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:52 AM PDT

60 Lesser-Known Rare/OOP Collector Priced ($50+) Bay Area Rap Albums on Streaming

Posted: 21 May 2020 01:27 PM PDT

These are some of the lesser-known (no E-40, Too $hort, RBL Posse, Mac Mall, Mac Dre, Andre Nickatina, etc.) Bay Area/Central Valley/Northern California albums that you usually can't buy for less than $50 but can listen to for free on streaming. Links are for Apple Music but I think everything's on Spotify as well. Albums are separated by city and then by area code for albums from cities not known for their music scenes.

Prices listed were highest paid on eBay/Discogs and may have changed since, we started this list over a year ago. The albums in bold are my favorites but I've put songs from all of these albums on my own playlists.

Everything listed was released between 1990-1999.

Oakland

San Francisco

Richmond

East Palo Alto

Sacramento

209

415

510

  • Spice 1 ‎– Let It Be Known - $60 (EP released before his self-titled debut album)

707

925

408

Compilations

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[FRESH] G-Eazy - Free Porn Cheap Drugs

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:03 PM PDT

[FRESH VIDEO] Don Toliver - Cardigan

Posted: 21 May 2020 10:01 AM PDT

[FRESH] Gunna - Top Floor (feat. Travis Scott)

Posted: 21 May 2020 09:41 PM PDT
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HHH Essential Album of the Week #117: 2Pac/Makaveli - The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory - HipHop

HHH Essential Album of the Week #117: 2Pac/Makaveli - The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory - HipHop

HHH Essential Album of the Week #117: 2Pac/Makaveli - The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory

Posted: 20 May 2020 04:22 AM PDT

Every Wednesday we discuss an album from our Essential Album List

Last week: Mos Def - Black on Both Sides

All previous posts: Here

Stream/Purchase

Spotify

Background/Description

There are few albums in hip hop's lore which carry the same magnitude as 2Pac's last album. To understand the depths of The 7 Day Theory is to recognize the controversy that led up to and followed its release. Retreading the Death Row Records/Bad Boy Records beef is beyond gratuitous. However, it's important to note how shaken up the rap world was when 2Pac died after being gunned down in Las Vegas in September 1996.

If the beef was as dramatically Shakespearean as it seems and the music was its soundtrack, The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Who Shot Ya," and 2Pac's "Hit Em Up," were the catalysts of the story, 'Pac's All Eyez On Me was the rising action and The 7 Day Theory was the climax (with Biggie's Life After Death as the falling action, and Black Star's call for peace on "Definition" as the musical resolution.)

Just two months after 'Pac had been killed, the album was released under the alias "Makaveli." The album was littered with conspiracy-theory fodder. 2Pac had read The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli while incarcerated and knew the author advocated faking one's death to deceive his enemies. The new moniker made fans question whether or not 'Pac was somewhere on a beach in Cuba living the life. The album's first moments also raised eyebrows, as 'Pac is heard saying "Shoulda shot me," which sounds eerily similar to "Suge shot me," a would-be reference to Death Row Records owner Marion "Suge" Knight. As if that weren't enough, the album's cover featured 'Pac being crucified. While he included the disclaimer "This portrait is in no way an expression of disrespect for Jesus Christ," fans and even critics pondered if the artwork was signifying a potential return.

These elements have had conspiracy theorists running wild for 22 years, and no album has inspired such fervent debate over its contextual meaning like The 7 Day Theory. Suge Knight recently tried to convince the public that 2Pac was still alive, and while his attempts clearly were a hoax, the fact that his claims made headlines two-plus decades after 'Pac's death is owed in part to The 7 Day Theory's ambiguity. The album's staying power as a conversation piece is a testament to its greatness.

The music itself stands up to Hip Hop's finest, not only for the strength of its lyricism, memorability of its production, or conviction of its content but for the intriguing duality of Tupac Amaru Shakur.

Each of his preceding solo albums can be heard on The 7 Day Theory, though the album retains a unique juxtaposition of otherworldly intensity and humble sentimentality. "Hold Ya Head," with Hurt-M-Badd's mounting guitar licks and melancholic piano keys, as well as Tyrone Wice's tortured wailing, sounds like 'Pac is coming full circle in speaking to his people à la 2Pacalypse Now's "Brenda's Got a Baby." The Malcolm X samples on "White Man'z World" would have been at home with 'Pac's Ice Cube-inspired militance on Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z., while the soft-hearted "To Live and Die In L.A." holds the feel of Me Against the World's "Old School" for the west side. And, of course, the outrageous excess of "Toss It Up" and playfulness of "Just Like Daddy" come straight outta All Eyez On Me.

The songs, as varied as they come, are tied together by 2Pac's laser-focus approach to recording. A handful of producers – notably Hurt-M-Badd, Darryl "Big D" Harper, QDIII and Makaveli himself – combine down-home guitar licks with ghostly bells and creeping basslines to match the album's alternation between quiet and explosive intensity. Whether 'Pac is taunting Puff Daddy and Dr. Dre on the bombastic "Toss It Up" or imploring listeners to push past mainstream criticism of his music on "Krazy," there's a sense of urgency that provides cohesion to The 7 Day Theory. That urgency provides for ceaseless engagement, which ensures nary a moment is wasted. While some '90s heads won't ever forgive 'Pac for his vitriol at The Notorious B.I.G. and Bad Boy Records, and as such can't listen to this album, the art itself remains enthralling from start to finish.

'Pac has always been underrated on the mic, partly because the oft-compared Biggie had it all over him in the flow department. Yet, no one can question Makaveli's pen game as he endeavored two of the greatest allegorical rap songs in existence. The Nas-inspired "Me And My Girlfriend" features metaphors to fill an MC's wet dream: "Picked you up when you was nine, started out my life of crime/Wit' you, bought you some shells when you turned 22." "Blasphemy" forays into T.H.U.G. Life of catastrophic proportions as Makaveli makes comparisons between Bible stories and the street life. Those who screamed sacrilege were missing the point – and the disclaimer on the album cover – that 'Pac was, amongst many things, a true MC. That's part of the reason 50 Cent and J. Cole listed The 7 Day Theory amongst their favorite albums. That's no small praise and proves the lasting impact of The 7 Day Theory, as both Fif' and Jermaine have been tastemakers for their respective eras

As memorable as "Blasphemy" is, and as well-known for its ethereal vibes as "Hail Mary" is, "Life of an Outlaw" is the overwhelming, magnetic centerpiece. Never has 'Pac sounded more desperate than when he's asking Outlawz-comrade Napoleon if he'd kill for him. Chillingly, Napoleon responds, "On my grandmother," and the drums take center stage as Nap's raps about vultures, parasites and snakes position the Outlawz as weathering a plague in ancient Egypt. These mythical embellishments make The 7 Day Theory a legendary affair but also remain stuck in the minds of rap fans who sometimes forget the tenderness of the album's latter half.

The 12 songs are brilliantly paced, with five of the first six cuts serving as unbridled acts of violence and four of the second half-dozen lighting up a joint in an introspective calm. The finest example of that reflection is "White Man'z World." The track finds Afeni's son stepping to the pulpit and motivating people of color to forge on: "Remember that, in this white man's world, they can't stop us. We've been here all this time, they ain't took us out." Tupac's words are proof that the same dude who was waging war against Puff and Big was still handing out $100 bills to homeless people. His floetry is evidence of The 7 Day Theory's relevance in today's turbulent social landscape.

Nowhere is 'Pac's duality, a major ingredient to 7 Day Theory's greatness, more prevalent than on the album's final two tracks. It's not the first time this has been said, but it bears repeating that the compassionate fortitude of "Hold Ya Head" giving way to the murderous free-for-all that is "Against All Odds" is an allegory for the last week of Tupac's life. "These felonies be like prophecies, begging me to stop," he raps on the former with total self-awareness. However, his cognizance fails to stop him from begging for bloodshed on the latter cut. The album dies in frightening hails of gunfire, and when it's over the listener is left to steady themselves and wonder how it all came to this.

'Pac's pain created phenomenal art. Whether he was lucid with love or blurry with bluster, Tupac poured his soul into The 7 Day Theory.

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Daily Discussion Thread 05/20/2020

Posted: 20 May 2020 09:09 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?")
  • general hip-hop discussion
  • meta posts...e.g. ideas for the sub

Thread Guidelines

  • Do not create a separate self post for these types of discussions outside of this thread - if you do, your post will be removed, as stated in the guidelines.

  • Please be helpful and friendly.

  • If a question has been asked many times before, provide a link to a thread that contains the answer.

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[FRESH] The Weeknd - In Your Eyes (Remix) ft. Doja Cat

Posted: 20 May 2020 08:47 PM PDT

For those that don't know, Questlove has been hosting 3 hour DJ sets every day except Sunday and Wednesday for the past 2 months. Themes include: Q-Tip, Jungle Brothers, Prince, Janet Jackson, and much more. Great stuff!

Posted: 20 May 2020 04:22 PM PDT

Gunna announces tracklist for upcoming album Wunna (5/22)

Posted: 20 May 2020 09:09 AM PDT

​

Tracklist

Album cover

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAamoUlpZ0-/

  1. ⁠Argentina
  2. ⁠Gimmick
  3. ⁠MOTW
  4. ⁠Feigning
  5. ⁠Dollaz On My Head (feat. Young Thug)
  6. ⁠Addys (feat. Nechie)
  7. ⁠Skybox
  8. ⁠Wunna
  9. ⁠Blindfold (feat. Lil' Baby)
  10. ⁠Rockstar and Bikerchains
  11. ⁠Met Gala
  12. ⁠Nasty Girl/On Camera
  13. ⁠Cooler Than A Bitch (feat. Roddy Ricch)
  14. ⁠I'm On Some
  15. ⁠Top Floor (feat. Travis Scott)
  16. ⁠Don't Play Around
  17. ⁠Do Better
  18. ⁠Far (feat. Young Thug)

Edit: Thanks u/okaythenbet !

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[FRESH] Fetty Wap - Pretty Thang

Posted: 20 May 2020 07:07 PM PDT

[Fresh Video] Lil Uzi Vert - Wassup (ft. Future)

Posted: 20 May 2020 12:40 PM PDT

[FRESH] deadmau5 & The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) - Pomegranate

Posted: 20 May 2020 09:12 AM PDT

D0mane - Black Cube (Official Music Video)

Posted: 20 May 2020 10:09 PM PDT

[FRESH] Blu & Exile - Miles Davis

Posted: 20 May 2020 08:50 AM PDT

[FRESH VIDEO] Dreamville - Dont Hit Me Right Now ft. Bas, Cozz, Yung Baby Tate Buddy & Guapdad4000

Posted: 20 May 2020 12:08 PM PDT

Yung Lean - Starz ALBUM REVIEW

Posted: 20 May 2020 07:06 PM PDT

The Weeknd has officially postponed his ‘After Hours’ tour to 2021 amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted: 20 May 2020 11:49 AM PDT

[FRESH VIDEO] REASON (ft. ScHoolboy Q) - Pop Shit

Posted: 20 May 2020 09:02 AM PDT

MIKE announces new project 'Weight of the World' coming 6/21/20

Posted: 20 May 2020 10:10 PM PDT

In the description of his new video MIKE announces his upcoming project coming in one month, on 06/21/2020

You'll notice that's exactly one year after 'Tears of Joy', exactly 2 years after 'Renaisance Man', exactly 3 years after 'May God Bless your Hustle', and 4 years after 'Longest Day, Shortest Night'.

This date must be special to him.

https://youtu.be/m3-qBVQTmoE

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Blu & Exile’s new album, ‘Miles: From An Interlude Called Life’ out July 17

Posted: 20 May 2020 08:48 AM PDT

[FRESH VIDEO] MIKE - nothin2say (Never Forget)

Posted: 20 May 2020 09:30 PM PDT

[FRESH VIDEO] Polo G - Wishing For A Hero (feat. BJ The Chicago Kid)

Posted: 20 May 2020 11:05 AM PDT

Styles P of The LOX advocates for jobs and affordable housing

Posted: 20 May 2020 03:57 PM PDT

Hudson Mohawke - Rap Monument (ft.Pusha T, Retch, Nipsey Hussle, Problem, Danny Brown, Raekwon, Vado, ​Kilo Kish, Flatbush Zombies, Killer Mike, YG, CyHi da Prince, Young Thug, Prodigy, Action Bronson, Heems, Mike G, Da$H and more) (42:10)

Posted: 20 May 2020 10:16 AM PDT

[FRESH EP] ALLBLACK - On a Sick One

Posted: 20 May 2020 09:25 PM PDT

Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire ft. Despot, Das Racist, Danny Brown, EL-P - The Last Huzzah (Remix)

Posted: 20 May 2020 11:05 PM PDT

The story of Matty Owens, a once-homeless teenager that was gifted a laptop by WWE superstar Austin Creed (Xavier Woods) to make hip-hop beats on. After finding /r/hiphopheads and the Hip-Hop Discord, Matty's in a better place now. He freestyled for Pusha T at 3AM in the snow; the rest is history.

Posted: 20 May 2020 11:17 AM PDT

Eminem - Go to Sleep Ft DMX, Obie trice

Posted: 20 May 2020 10:13 AM PDT

Logic - 5AM (2013)

Posted: 20 May 2020 12:16 PM PDT

[FRESH] SpaceGhostPurrp - Dade County Freestyle 2

Posted: 20 May 2020 07:06 PM PDT
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