Tuesday, April 22, 2008
New music: Bun B - "That's Gangsta (The Amps remix)"
Image courtesy Nah Right
More of that hip hop-reggae steez these guys have explored in the past with their remixes - not bad!
Bun B - "That's Gangsta (The Amps remix)" [zshare mp3 stream/download link]
Online:
The Amps - MySpace | Blog
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Cassidy - B.A.R.S.
Cassidy's new B.A.R.S. album dropped last week. His 2005 I'm A Hustler album ended up being one of my favorite albums of that year so I was looking forward to hearing this follow-up. But while I was expecting more crossover thug bangers and slick verbals, Cassidy's near-death experience and time in prison has led to him making a more thoughtful and spiritual album... and I gotta say I'm disappointed. I understand why he made the album he did and I give him all the credit in the world for following his muse and using his experiences to try and create more positive art but sadly, it doesn't mean it's any good. Never thought I'd say this but Cass, bring back the ign'ant sh-t! For those who agree with me, here's a little treat:
Cassidy feat. Beanie Sigel and Fabolous - "You Already Know (Amps remix)" [zshare stream/download mp3 link]
Online: MySpace - Cassidy | MySpace - Amps
Labels: Beanie Sigel, Cassidy, fabolous, The Amps
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
UGK: no longer just Underground Kingz!
Props to Bun B and Pimp C on having the #1 album in the country. Hip hop is dead? Not with back-to-back #1's on the album chart (and #1 and #2 this week - I told you Plies was gonna go too) it isn't.
The UGK: Underground Kingz album is one of the best in hip hop this year. Pure uncut UGK heat, even across the length of a double album. Check it out here if you haven't already.
More:
Read about UGK in the New York Times last week here.
UGK - "International Players Anthem (I Choose You) (The Amps remix)" (zshare stream/download link)
Online:
UGK - website | MySpace - UGK | MySpace - UGK Records | BUY the UGK: Underground Kingz album
The Amps - MySpace
