Friday, August 27, 2010
New Music: Pimp C feat. Drake & Bun B – What Up
There's a new Pimp C album, The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones featuring this track produced by T.dot beatsmith Boi-1da dropping in October??! Who knew....
[via Traps N Trunks / Nah Right]
Labels: Boi-1da, Bun B, Drake, Its a T.dot Thing, Pimp C, UGK
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Remembering Pimp C
A year ago today, the world lost Pimp C of the legendary group, UGK way too soon. Check out a little of why the best informed hip hop listeners revere this group and Pimp C so much:
Young Jeezy, Bun B and Scarface remember Pimp C. [XXLmag.com via USDA2day.com]
XXL video: Down With The Pimp.
Hip Hop is Read breaks down the samples on Pimp C's Pimpalation compilation here.
Metal Lungies: Beat Drop: Pimp C.
Download music from the AustinSurreal blog's Pimp C tribute post:
Damage Control Radio's Pimp C tribute show [zshare stream/download mp3 link] | DJ Dolby D's UGK mix [direct mp3 link, right click and save as]
Happy birthday to Hov, too. What a date in hip hop this has now become - UGK fo' Life!
Labels: Damage Control Radio, DJ Dolby D, Jay-Z, Pimp C, UGK
Friday, June 27, 2008
New music: Damm D - "Love Me"
From Dallas yet again:
Damm D - "Love Me" [stream/download links via imeeem]
I do believe that's a Pimp C sample from the Gucci Mane album I've been talking about on the hook? C'mon, stop frontin'....
Online:
MySpace - Damm D
Labels: Damm D, Gucci Mane, Pimp C
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Review of the First Official Bun B concert since Pimp C's passing
Click show flyer above or here to read about what's being described as "epic moment in hip hop history."
YouTube clips of Bun B live at the Warehouse in Houston, TX last night: Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Clip 3 (feat. Slim Thug)
Related: Bun B Speaks About Pimp C. [YouTube video link spotted Real Talk NY]
Monday, January 07, 2008
Pimp C Source magazine cover
Labels: Pimp C, the source magazine, UGK
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
The Pimp C Air Jordan
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
New video interview with Raheem DeVaughn...
Online: Website | MySpace
Labels: Pimp C, Raheem DeVaughn, UGK
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Breaking news: Pimp C passed away this morning
TMZ.com is breaking the story but I have it on good authority that this terrible news is sadly true. R.I.P. my brother....
UPDATE...
Jive Records Statement:
It is with great sadness that Jive Records announces the passing of Chad "Pimp C" Butler, a member of the celebrated rap duo UGK (Underground Kingz). Jive Records' President and CEO Barry Weiss states: "We mourn the unexpected loss of Chad. He was truly a thoughtful and kind-hearted person. He will be remembered for his talent and profound influence as a pioneer in bringing southern rap to the forefront. He will be missed and our prayers remain with his family and Bun B. I've known Chad since he was 18, and we loved him dearly and he was a cherished member of the Jive family."
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Butler's father was a trumpet player who played professionally with Solomon Burke. Outside of his father, the 33-year old rapper's influences varied, ranging from Bobby Bland, Jimmy McGriff, the 1960's Motown artists to Run DMC. Butler met his inseparable partner Bernard "Bun B" Freeman in high school where they formed UGK. In 1992, the duo signed to Jive Records and went on release a total of eight albums for the label. They earned their highest achievement earlier this year when their most recent album, UGK (Underground Kingz), debuted in the number one position on the album pop chart. According to the New York Times, UGK "helped inspire a generation of Southern hip-hop stars, from OutKast to Lil Wayne."
Bun B is not available for comment at this time.
Statement from UGK manager, Rick Martin via Fader.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
UGK Bun B BET "Rap City" freestyle
Ripping over DJ Khaled's "We Takin' Over" beat. Classic Pimp C quote: "I don't freestyle no more, I'm pay style like Too $hort!" I dunno about that album street date Bun shouts out any more though!
Previously on the Kitchen:
- New UGK feat Outkast!!!
- UGK - "The Game Belongs to Me" video.
Online: website | MySpace - UGK | MySpace - UGK Records | BUY the UGK: Underground Kingz album
Labels: BET Rap City, Bun B, DJ Khaled, Pimp C, Too $hort, UGK
