VINYL OF THE WEEK💿 #29: Nipsey Hussle – VICTORY LAP (HIP-HOP CLASSIC??)
VOTW #29 is Nipsey Hu$$le’s “VICTORY LAP”: ★★★★1/2: Stellar example of genre; pinnacle release from an all-time great artist.
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VINYL OF THE WEEK💿 #25: JAY-Z “THE BLACK ALBUM”
The Black Album was Jay-Z’s 1st retirement album, which made room for other rappers, such as Lil Wayne, to claim the “Best Rapper Alive” title until Hov returned in 2006 with Kingdom Come!
VINYL OF THE WEEK💿 #22: The Last Poets – At Last
Did you know The Last Poets got their name from a poem written by Earl Sweatshirt’s dad?
Vinyl of the Week💿#20: Curren$y x LNDN DRGS “Umbrella Symphony”
Episode #20 features a BRAND NEW vinyl release from New Orleans Mixtape legend, Curren$y, and up & coming duo LNDN DRGS.
VINYL OF THE WEEK💿#19: 7 DAYS OF FUNK by Snoop Dogg & Dâm-Funk!
This week’s episode of VINYL OF THE WEEK is a Stones Throw release, 7 DAYS OF FUNK. This cult favorite was recorded in just 7 days!
VINYL OF THE WEEK💿#18: Peter Frampton – I’m In You | Recorded at Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios!
VINYL OF THE WEEK #18, featuring Peter Frampton’s 1977 classic “I’m In You”, recorded at Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios!
VINYL OF THE WEEK💿 #16: Steely Dan – Countdown to Ecstasy
VINYL OF THE WEEK💿 #15: Madlib – Beat Konducta In India Volume 3
Vinyl of the Week💿 #13: Jimi Hendrix – Rainbow Bridge Soundtrack
Vinyl of the Week💿 #12: The Watts Prophets – Rappin’ Black in A White World
I’m ready to challenge the “Hip-Hop started in Late-1970s Bronx” narrative. The Watts Prophets (from Watts, Los Angeles) 1971 album “RAPPIN’ BLACK IN A WHITE WORLD” is a classic and staple in Hip-Hop history, influencing the likes of Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and more!
Vinyl of the Week💿 #11: Madlib Medicine Show #11: Low Budget High Fi Music
This is the 2nd Madlib Medicine show to be featured on our “Vinyl of the Week” series. The first was “Medicine Show #5: History of the Loop Digga”
Vinyl of the Week💿 #10 ft MY DAD | Ice Cube – AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted/Kill At Will Double LP!
Ice Cube is one of the most prolific rappers of all-time! From penning NWA lyrics, to writing films, to being the leader of 3 separate rap groups – Ice Cube is a GOAT and early pioneer of indie Hip-Hop.