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Producer's Corner: Jake One Friday, May 09, 2008 - William E. Ketchum III | Comments: 6

Jake One is a rare case for contemporary Hip Hop. He works with nearly everybody, and still gets paid. The Emerald City beatmaker has been earning his keep as one of the underground’s most consistent forces for years now, crafting bangers that always made you wonder who it was: De La Soul’s “Rock Co.Kane Flow” and “Days Of Our Lives,” Strange Fruit Project’s “Soul Clap,” and MF DOOM’s “Hoe Cakes” come to mind. Having paid his dues already, making highlights from Interscope Jackson’s Curtis album, G-Unit’s releases, Freeway’s latest, and even John Cena are welcome additions to his catalog. These days, the self-proclaimed “Perfect Beat...

A Tribe Called Quest: For Whom The Bells Toll Thursday, May 08, 2008 - Andres Tardio | Comments: 11

For many, A Tribe Called Quest embodies what Hip Hop is about. The crew came forward with a unique style, a movement with the Native Tongues, a message and a rhythm that the mainstream could not ignore. The collective has dropped classic or near classic albums, hits and their influence is still seen today through emcees and producers that grew up listening to The Tribe. With accolades upon accolades, they have been celebrated and hated. Now, they will be watched even more. For the collective, this is an opportunity to showcase their legacy and their skills in front of old fans, new fans and kids who have never...

Understanding The H.N.I.C. Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - Francesca Djerejian | Comments: 21

On his controversial blog HNIC2.com, Prodigy has expressed frustration at not being able to witness the release of his third solo album (including last year's Return of the Mac), H.N.I.C. 2, from the frontlines. But at a press event for the album supported by Havoc, Alchemist, Cormega, Big Noyd, Un Pacino, Nyce, and a few other Mobb Deep affiliates, it is clear he has not been forgotten in his absence. Together, they discuss Prodigy’s latest solo effort with insight that only his closest collaborators could provide. Although Queensbridge rappers are known for internal strife, on this occasion they put all past tensions behind them. Cormega...

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