“I can’t sing the notes so I let the semi sing.”

Kurupt featuring Pete Rock, “Yessir” off the Streetlights album that dropped in April. This record is fire. Pete Rock kills it. Kurupt follows suit. Now that’s gangsta.

F*ck words. Some more instrumental goodness: Factor’s “Lawson Graham”

Yet another perfect-rating from Chris Faraone.  I’ll probably be scooping this album soon enough.

Bis x Preem

Apparently this joint is actually printed-up on some 7″ vinyl, and was given away with the newest issue of Wax Poetics. Download here — Right click-clack and save as, bitches. Insert “I wish Bis always rhymed over nice production” comment…  Now.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the newest addition to our epically-sized blogroll…

If you know me, chances are you’re aware that I’m an avid reader of Chris Faraone.  However, for some awful reason, The Providence Phoenix barely prints record reviews or anything hip-hop related that isn’t penned by Chris Conti anymore.  So, over the past couple years, I’ve resorted to reading Faraone’s work on The Phoenix website [...]

I can think of thousands that rhyme better. But, still, this shit is pretty tight.

I’m actually considering the purchase of this album, seeing how Marco is turning into the DJ Premier of years passed.  (He makes even average cats sound exceptional.) Also, I figured I’d mention how The Exxecution is one of the three record’s (others: 1 & 2) Chris Faraone has scored perfectly in the past year. That’s [...]