Author Topic: The Official Rap Thread (Read 681752 times)

thatonezombie · « **Reply #1200 on:** October 24, 2009, 02:25:52 AM »

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Hevehitta and DJ Unexpected are back once again focusing on the “Deadly Duo” of Nas and Jay Z. This mixtape features demo tracks, unreleased songs and break beats from the two. DJ Unexpected gets his “Look What I Found” on for the break beat section, and gives you the break beats / samples that were used for both Illmatic and Reasonable Doubt.

45 Tracks!?

http://thediggersunion.com/?p=5589

Masa · « **Reply #1201 on:** October 24, 2009, 09:29:45 AM »

Long RZA interview:
http://www.avclub.com/articles/rza,34255/1/

daigong · « **Reply #1202 on:** October 24, 2009, 10:32:49 AM »

Dope shit. RZA interviews make your IQ grow a few points. Like what he says on

There are lessons you can only learn from experience.

RZA: That’s right. From experience, you should be able to learn from anything, because experience is the best teacher. ........... “I’m not going to end up with these same results. I’m going to learn from other men’s experience.”

so fucking true. Need to check if my bookstore has it.

daigong · « **Reply #1203 on:** October 24, 2009, 11:23:02 PM »

It don't make sense!

BLACK KEYS ft RZA & Pharaohe Monch Dollars Sense

daigong · « **Reply #1204 on:** October 25, 2009, 02:49:03 AM »

LISTEN NOW! NPR!

'The Tao Of Wu': RZA Waxes Philosophical

direct link to the download: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114115740

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October 24, 2009 - The Wu-Tang Clan is one of the most successful and influential acts in the history of hip-hop. Over the years, member Robert Diggs, far better known as RZA (pronounced riz-za), found success outside hip-hop while still acting as a booster for the culture. He now holds credits as a music producer, rapper, screenwriter, actor and director, as well as author of his second book, The Tao of Wu. He recently sat down with NPR's Guy Raz.

Though still a young man at 40, RZA finds himself in a position to reflect on his success. When did he first want to become an artist?

"At a very young age, 9 years old, actually," he says. "And at first, it was just wanting to be rapping to be cool, or break-dancing to be cool, and expressing myself. But during the teenage years, DJ-ing and everything, and battling, it was more like some kind of lust or urge to become the world supreme master at a craft. And I would go around the city battling DJs. At the same time, I wanted to be the best MC, walking around, battling MCs who had the best lyrics."

But the ego-driven dreams didn't last long.

"As I grew older, and got into the late teens and early 20s, I wanted to be a voice of the people," RZA says. "You know, getting locked up all the time, and going through so much oppression and seeing it all around myself, I wanted to be a voice for it. And also to have a knowledge of myself, I realized that the word was powerful, and I could use this power to help enlighten others."

Wu Wisdom

The new book is a series of seven lessons that RZA learned along his journey in life. He talks about his childhood in a two-bedroom apartment, sometimes shared with as many as 19 people. He says he had a tough life as a kid in the projects, but that he learned valuable lessons in the process.

"Well, beyond, 'Make sure you eat first...' " RZA says with a laugh. "No, I learned a lot from hardship. I guess the hardship and taking the goodness out of it."

Upon hearing "Triumph," an early hit for The Wu-Tang Clan, RZA still seems excited by music he helped create nearly two decades ago.

"Oh, man, this song right here takes me back ... to the good times of me and brothers running around the world performing in front of 30,000 kids with Rage Against the Machine, and getting a chance to spread out hip-hop culture and knowledge out there," he says. "Also, you hear some of the illest lyrics ever written."

daigong · « **Reply #1205 on:** October 27, 2009, 09:53:36 AM »

BONG! The Rza on Tavis Smiley????

The RZA on TS

Masa · « **Reply #1206 on:** October 28, 2009, 01:05:26 AM »

Rakim Speaks On Nas 'Unauthorized Biography'

thatonezombie · « **Reply #1207 on:** October 28, 2009, 01:32:22 AM »

^ Weird. I saw an interview with both Nas & Rakim sitting next to each other and Ra seemed honored and cool that Nas did that song. Well time does change things and Rakim does make some valid points

Quote from: daigong on October 27, 2009, 09:53:36 AM

BONG! The Rza on Tavis Smiley????

Damn, RZA & Tavis again?????? This I gotta see

Lupe Fiasco - All The Way Turnt Up
http://limelinx.com/files/2831145b9aedbff35feffb28787607ec

Idle Warship x Mick Boogie - Party Robot (mixtape) Which Cover do you want?

http://usershare.net/hbrpluovpg5a

or

http://usershare.net/nn8gr55sghgi

thatonezombie · « **Reply #1208 on:** October 28, 2009, 05:47:34 AM »

BET Hip Hop Awards 2009 Cyphers. Ridiculousness this is.

http://illroots.com/2009/10/27/bet-hip-hop-awards-the-cyphers/#more-20438

Masa · « **Reply #1209 on:** October 28, 2009, 08:16:08 AM »

^ Good stuff

Jay Electronica - Exhibit C (radio rip)
http://sharebee.com/2e08f4d3

Goddaaaaamn! Jay Elec is the fucking truth!

Masa · « **Reply #1210 on:** October 28, 2009, 08:30:48 AM »

More unreleased Just Blaze joints:

Nas x Just Blaze (radio rip)
http://sharebee.com/2f571fc3

Saigon - Believe It (radio rip)
http://sharebee.com/1c3260da

Saigon - Friends & Enemies (radio rip)
http://sharebee.com/dfcc6065

electric mole · « **Reply #1211 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:27:58 AM »

that jay elec exhibit c is blowin my mind. dope.

thatonezombie · « **Reply #1212 on:** October 29, 2009, 03:18:01 AM »

Black Thought x Black Dante: 75 Bars

Masa · « **Reply #1213 on:** October 29, 2009, 09:46:48 PM »

On December 22, Method Man, Raekwon and Ghostface will be releasing one helluva an album. To promote this highly anticipated release, we proudly present “The Wu-Massacre” Part I of III Trailers inspired by the classic David Fincher flick “Seven”. Enjoy!

Method Man x Raekwon x Ghostface Killah – The Wu Massacre (Trailer #1)
http://2dopeboyz.okayplayer.com/2009/10/29/method-man-x-raekwon-x-ghostface-killah-the-wu-massacre-trailer-1-video/

JROCC SPINS NEW MADVILLAIN AT FAT BEATS LIVE

thatonezombie · « **Reply #1214 on:** October 30, 2009, 12:01:51 AM »

December 22nd? Damn thats quick

Edit: Damn, Lupe is putting in work!
http://limelinx.com/files/babba3dd0cc6eab0248f6fd145642994

Masa · « **Reply #1215 on:** October 30, 2009, 09:46:15 AM »

Ghost Stories With Ghostface Killah
http://soundhustle.com/?page=vid.view&vid=1085

daigong · « **Reply #1216 on:** October 31, 2009, 08:18:51 AM »

^ LOL Fucking Ghost is too funny.

KARDI NEWS!! From his twitter. He getting more exposure: Still filming on set for "Beat the World" due out fall 2010...I know, I know-its not a porn...

plus he's gonna be on the Olympics Torch Relay!

MochaNutz · « **Reply #1217 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:07:47 AM »

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Michael Jackson - He's the King, I'm The DJ mixtape

http://www.zshare.net/download/67529893eeb8d121/
c/o getrightmusic.com

fuck, i never knew how much his music was sampled.
Long live the King

daigong · « **Reply #1218 on:** November 03, 2009, 12:57:11 AM »

Off Ghost's twat and site:

"Check out Ghostface Killah's interview with Distortion 2 Static. They discuss ODB, The Wizard of Poetry In Emerald City, Adidas and More!"
http://ghostfacekillah.com/news_d.aspx?nid=5570

Masa · « **Reply #1219 on:** November 03, 2009, 04:16:08 PM »

50 Cent Breaks Down on Connecticut Radio Morning Show