Friday, March 23, 2012

Rap Round Table, Week(/Month?!) Ending 3/23/2012


I had some, uh, catching up to do...

Music Analysis & Reporting:

The Passion of the Weiss Hottest Rappers List by Jeff Weiss & Co.

The Passion of the Weiss “Hottest” Rappers List (No, Really) by Jeff Weiss & Co.

The Top 10 Hip-Hop Sneakers of All-Time by Dallas Penn

Freshman Orientation, 2012 by Noz

Case of the Missing Sample Pt. 2: Who Wore It Best? by Nahshon

A Story to Tell: Biggie Smalls and Narrative – “I Got a Story to Tell” by Abe Beame

The 100 Best Nas Songs by Gabriel Alvarez

Can’t Be Faded: 40 Forgotten Nate Dogg Features by Beware

A DIY Hip Hop Guide to Touring Europe by PremRock

Hip-Hop Saved My Life (An Essay) by Aaron McKrell

An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 1) by HL & Co.

An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 2) by HL & Co.

An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 3) by HL & Co.

An Indeterminate Amount of Incredible Rap Songs You Need To Hear.....Right Now (Part 4) by HL & Co.

If B.I.G. Was Still Alive: A Roundtable Discussion by TRU La Familia

Big K.R.I.T.’s Trill-OG(Y): 4evaNaDay by Jonah Bromwich

The iPod Shuffle: Zion I’s “Bird’s Eye View” by Beware

The Ugly Beauty of Action Bronson by Jonah Bromwich

Delayed Reaction to MTV's "Hottest MCs VII" List by Max

Delayed Reaction to XXL's "Freshmen Class of 2012" by Max

Killer Mike - Echoplex - 2/21/12 by Ben Westhoff

In Defense of: Chip Tha Ripper by Jimmy Ness

The Profile Records Rap Anthology by Werner von Wallenrod

Toppa Top 10: Biggie’s 10 Best Jamaican References by Jesse Serwer

The Passion of the Weiss Winter Mixtape: 2012 by Jeff Weiss & Co.

Necro: Rabbi Holding Guns by HL

5 Brief Moments With Ice Cubes by Tony Grands

Think Outside the Box for Custom Snare Sounds by Amir Said (Sa'id)

Boom Bap Can't Die; It's in the DNA by Amir Said (Sa'id)

How Much Nicki Minaj Is Talent vs Barbie'd Blinking Gimmick? by David Dennis, Jr.

Can Danger Mouse Make Norah Jones Cool? by Chris Barton

Hodgy Beats On: The Untitled EP by Tosten Burks

Classics Revisited: Outkast – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik by Aaron McKrell

Versatility Is Cool, as Long as It's Within Your Own Style and Sound by Amir Said (Sa'id)

J. Cole - "Grew Up Fast" by Henry Adaso

Lil B: Straps On Deck by HL

Disco Rick Departs On a Happy Note by Werner von Wallenrod

Classics Revisited: Scarface – The Diary by Aaron McKrell

Rapper B-Real, medical marijuana advocates rally at L.A. City Hall by Nate Jackson

Review: Sleigh Bells bring 'Treats,' 'Reign of Terror' to Mayan by Mikael Wood

André 3000: Sorry, No New OutKast Music in the Works by Gerrick D. Kennedy

Want to Buy a Rap CD on Venice Beach? You Sure? by Jeff Weiss

Meet Rap’s Newest Supergroup: M.A.R.S. by Jaap van der Doelen

Nas: Stantravaganza by HL

Nas – The Don by Son Raw

Remembering the Notorious B.I.G., 15 years later by Gerrick D. Kennedy

Creating Your Own Moods/Sounds Chart by Amir Said (Sa'id)

Song of the Day: Wiz Khalifa - The Code (feat. Juicy J, Lola Monroe & Chevy Woods) by Mobb Deen

Father - MC = 69 by Werner von Wallenrod

Classics Revisited: Common – Resurrection by Aaron McKrell

Action Bronson: Pouches of Tuna by HL

Grim Reaper Rap by Tony Grands

Lyrics of Fury: Big K.R.I.T. – Red Eye by Jaap van der Doelen

That's It, Hater by Werner von Wallenrod

Song(s) of the Day 3/2/12 by Blockhead

Blu: Call My Nigga by HL

Charles Hamilton is Really Mad at J. Cole by Henry Adaso

The Forgotten Special Ed Record by Werner von Wallenrod

Blu and Sene Break Glass by Jonah Bromwich

Promote the Promotion! by Kosha Dillz

10 Rappers Most Influenced by Biggie by Genetta M. Adams

Allah Got a Shotgun! by Werner von Wallenrod

Classics Revisited: The Notorious B.I.G. – Ready To Die by Aaron McKrell

Everything is Purrple and Pink by Jeff Weiss

Go Mad With Madtoons by Werner von Wallenrod

Song of the Day: SpaceGhostPurrp - Filthy & Fucking Trill… by Mobb Deen

Neptunes Never Really Die by Evan Nabavian

Jay Electronica: My World by HL

You Say No to Drugs, Juicy J Can’t by Jeff Weiss

Nas: The Don by HL

Deeper Than Rap: 40 Heartfelt Hip-Hop Songs by Beware

The Making of WZRD by Joe La Puma

Was The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hustler’s Prayer” Answered? by Justin Tinsley

Complex Classics: A Look Back At Eminem’s "The Slim Shady LP" by Insanul Ahmed

Art Excavated From Battle Station Earth by Randy Kennedy

Flavor Flav Will Take Your Order Now by Lorraine Ali

5 (More) Elements of Hip Hop by Tony Grands

Cassette Tapes Are Back; Ask Your Mom to Mail Your Old Jambox by Rebecca Kirkman

You Never Go Full Retard: New El Producto by Jeff Weiss

A Bunch of Little Things… by Blockhead

Who Is Cadillac Dee? by Werner von Wallenrod

Question Of The Day: Which Biggie Song Do You Know Every Single Word Of? by John Gotty

Reactions to the “Otis” Beat Demonstrate Hyper Scrutiny by Amir Said (Sa'id)

Too $hort Apologizes for XXL Video, Says, 'My Eyes Are Opening' by Margaret Wappler

Different Methods for Adding Bottom to Kick Drums by Amir Said (Sa'id)

Freddie Gibbs Can’t Have Fun if the Homies Can’t Have None by Jeff Weiss

Seven Ghostface Killah Songs Showing His Softer Side by Reed Fischer

10th Favorite Def Jux Recording by HL

The Closing Of Megaupload & The Industry's Conflicted View Of Digital Distribution Services by Alex Thornton

From Run-DMC to U2, the durability of the Monkees & Davy Jones by Todd Martens

Album Reviews:

Big K.R.I.T. - 4Eva N a Day by Jayson Greene

Big K.R.I.T. - 4Eva N a Day by Edwin Ortiz

Action Bronson - Blue Chips by Jeff Weiss

Action Bronson - Blue Chips by Alex Thornton

Curren$y & Styles P – #The1st28 by Jaap van der Doelen

The Alchemist - Rapper's Best Friend 2 by Slava Kuperstein

Planet Asia - Black Belt Theatre by Ericka Simone

Ski Beatz - 24 Hour Karate School Presents Twilight by Max

Sleigh Bells - Reign of Terror by Matthew Perpetua

Sleigh Bells - Reign of Terror by Randall Roberts

Hodgy Beats - Untitled EP by Jordan Sargent

Shlohmo - Vacation by Erik Stabile

DJ FOOD - The Search Engine by Will Cleveland

Fatal Lucciauno - Respect by Chul Gugich

SpaceGhostPurrp - God of Black, Vol. 1 by Patrick Masterson

Lee Bannon – Fantastic Plastic by Francisco McCurry

Jim Jarmusch & Jozef Van Wissem - Concerning the Entrance Into Eternity by Marc Masters

Shigeto - Lineage by Graham Major

Karen Dalton - 1966 by Lindsay Zoladz

Estelle - All of Me by Joe Colly

Busdriver - Beaus$Eros by Fred Castano

Serengeti - Kenny Dennis EP by Fred Castano

Chairlift - Something by Briand Hodge

Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All - The OF Tape Vol. 2 by Jordan Sargent

WZRD - WZRD by Brandon Rae

Tyga - Careless World: Rise of the Last King by Joe Colly

Gunplay - Bogota Rich: The Prequel by Jayson Greene

Madlib - Medicine Show #13: Black Tape by Nate Patrin

Lil B - God's Father by Jayson Greene

Grynch - Perspective by Chul Gugich

Cam'ron, Vado & McKenzie Eddy - Blu Tops EP by Jayson Greene

Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society by Chris Barton

Robert Glasper Experiment - Black Radio by Will Cleveland

Profiles & Interviews:

Question in the Form of an Answer: Ka by Alex Piyevski

Question in the Form of An Answer: Black Milk by Alex Koenig

Reconnecting With Humanity: An Interview With Brother Ali by Jacob Greene

TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With Mobb Deep by Raj

Easy Mo Bee’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip

J-Zone’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip

Answers for Questions Vol. 73 w/Blockhead

Answers for Questions Vol. 74 w/Blockhead

Answers for Questions Vol. 75 w/Blockhead

Answers for Questions Vol. 76 w/Blockhead

Answers for Questions Vol. 77 w/Blockhead

DJ Format’s 10 Favorite Sample Flips by Ego Trip

Pharoahe Monch Talks Upcoming Album by John Healey

Chamillionaire Says Of His Artist Peers: "I Understand Why They Lie," And Reveals What Really Drove Him To Leave Universal Records by Paul W. Arnold

The GQ&A: Andre 3000 by Mark Anthony Green

Interview: Young Guru Talks About Working With Jay-Z by Insanul Ahmed

TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With Don Trip by Beware

Obie Trice Speaks On Leaving Shady Records In 2008, Eminem & Dr. Dre's Role On "Bottoms Up" by Paul Meara

Question in the Form of An Answer: Boldy James by Jimmy Ness

Papoose Discusses The Release Of "Nacirema Dream," Illuminati Symbols In The Media by The Company Man