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If Rappers Were Basketball Players
Recently, Bleacher Report did one of their slideshows comparing current NBA players with rappers, and as with a lot of the stuff that’s on Bleacher Report, it was complete horsesh*t. Whoever wrote that...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday Sample of the Week #45
It’s February, and that can mean only one thing: J Dilla Month. And to honor the legacy of one of the greatest hip-hop producers ever, it’s gonna be all Dilla samples until March, starting with this...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday Sample of the Week #49
This one fits into that category of one of the most random samples I’ve ever heard…Have you ever gone on one of those YouTube journeys when you keep clicking on suggested videos until you watch...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday Sample of the Week #50
This month marks the 17th anniversary of Biggies unfortunate passing. So, this week’s sample features a jazzy rendition of a Jackson 5 classic that gave birth to track the put Biggie Smalls on the map....
View ArticleThrowback Thursday Sample of the Week #47
As we continue to pay tribute to J Dilla this month, we’re gonna look back on joint he made for Q-Tip featuring legendary jazz guitarist Joe Pass’ take on a John Coltrane classic. “Giant Steps” – Joe...
View Article10 Years Later: A Look Back at the Best Hip-Hop Album of the Last Decade
In a house in Los Angeles clouded by the smoke and stench of marijuana lived two geniuses temporarily joining forces for a project. On the bottom floor lived a DJ named Madlib. On the top floor lived a...
View ArticleDe La Soul Releasing Discography For Free
It’s gonna be a really good Valentine’s Day this year. Legendary hip-hop group De La Soul just announced that on Friday February 14th they will be making their entire catalogue of music available for...
View ArticleForgot About Dre (The Golden Pony Remix)
Nothing does the heart good like a good remix, and The Golden Pony are serving up a nice helping of chicken soup for the soul by putting their own spin on a Dr. Dre classic. Enjoy this groovy joint on...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday Sample of the Week #47
As we continue to pay tribute to J Dilla this month, we’re gonna look back on joint he made for Q-Tip featuring legendary jazz guitarist Joe Pass’ take on a John Coltrane classic. “Giant Steps” – Joe...
View ArticleJustin Timberlake & Jimmy Fallon Break Down the History of Rap…Again
Those of you Late Night With Jimmy Fallon fans will be happy to know that he brought his popular “History of Rap” segment with Justin Timberlake to the Tonight Show. With the help of the legendary...
View ArticleNew Footage of Jimi Hendrix Biopic Starring Andre 3000
It’s no secret that I love hip-hop. But what some of you may not know is that my favorite musician is Jimi Hendrix. About two years ago it as announced that Andre 3000 was gonna portray the guitar god...
View ArticleQuestlove Dissects Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”
For those of you who don’t know, today would have been the 75th birthday of the Prince of Soul, Marvin Gaye. In celebration of Marvin Gaye’s legacy, Questlove and Henry Weinger broke down the musical...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday Sample of the Week #52
Two Sundays ago was the 10th anniversary of Madvillainy, so we’re gonna pay tribute to this masterpiece by highlighting one of it’s well-know tracks. Enjoy. “Funny Ways” – Gentle Giant Sampled by…...
View ArticleListen: Future – I Won (feat. Kanye West)
Kanye West is back in the mix, this time making a guest appearance on this track by Future. It’s pretty laid back and has that “I need to unwind after a long day” feel. Mr. West is currently working on...
View ArticleJustin Timberlake & Jimmy Fallon Break Down the History of Rap…Again
Those of you Late Night With Jimmy Fallon fans will be happy to know that he brought his popular “History of Rap” segment with Justin Timberlake to the Tonight Show. With the help of the legendary...
View ArticleNew Footage of Jimi Hendrix Biopic Starring Andre 3000
It’s no secret that I love hip-hop. But what some of you may not know is that my favorite musician is Jimi Hendrix. About two years ago it as announced that Andre 3000 was gonna portray the guitar god...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday Sample of the Week #48
As we wrap up J Dilla Month here at Daily Beat, I wanna shine a light on one of Dilla’s lesser known joints that’s a personal favorite of mine. It might not hit you at once, but if you listen a few...
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If Rappers Were Basketball Players
Recently, Bleacher Report did one of their slideshows comparing current NBA players with rappers, and as with a lot of the stuff that’s on Bleacher Report, it was complete horsesh*t. Whoever wrote that...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday Sample of the Week #53
For those of you who aren’t hip to it, April is Jazz Appreciation Month, so it’s gonna be all jazz samples until May. And I can’t think of a better way to kick off JAM than with a Tribe joint that...
View ArticleThe Roots Announce New Album Release Date
If there’s one thing all of you should know, it’s that the Roots are my favorite. There isn’t a single musician alive that I’d rather listen to. That being said, it’s been almost two-and-a-half years...
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