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recent releases (help_)

Young_PhonicsYoung_Phonics 8,039 Posts
edited October 2008 in Strut Central
damn, it feels like there's a ton of full lengths dropping. What's worth checking?b,121b, 21copping Black Milk tmrw and the new Q-Tip joint.b, 21Also trying to grab the new jazzanova, foreign exchange, and 88-keys (when does that drop?)b, 21even tempted to pick up the digi-releases of madlib dill withers 5 & 6 (zomg).b, 21b, 21Still need to cop the last jeezy as well.b, 21b,121What else is worth checking or even getting?
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  • onetetonetet 1,754 Posts
    I'm enjoying Jean Grae w/ Blue Sky Black Death, Heltah Skeltah, Jake One, Jeezy, Black Milk.
  • Young_PhonicsYoung_Phonics 8,039 Posts
    Yeah that Jake album goes without saying. Been meaning to check the Heltah Skeltah jernt as well
  • PABLOPABLO 1,921 Posts
    Downloaded the Q-Tip & Illa J albums last night and was bumpin them today while working.b, 21LOVE the Q-Tip, great album save the last 2 tracks. Shits quietly on Pete Rock & Large Pro's recent releases.b, 21The Illa J, while I still feel it's exploitive, is pretty damn cool. Unreleased Dilla beats from '95? img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jeigh.gif" alt="" /1 and his little brother comes across better than expected.b, 21New Mushroom Jazz sneaked out as well, alright.b, 21Cosmic Force 12".b, 21Siji dropped a new album that might be something?b,121Jazzanova?
  • johmbolayajohmbolaya 4,472 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121Been meaning to check the Heltah Skeltah jernt as well b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b, 21One of the best albums of the year. It shows the old style of the group a bit, but they're not completely stuck in 1996, there's some level of maturity and development. They realize they're now the elders, but aren't willing to stop pulling verbal pranks. Most of the production is alright, but is it me or has the mastering on some of the Duck Down albums lately been somewhat "eh"? Production is fine as is, but there are times I wish some elements were tweaked a bit better.
  • Young_PhonicsYoung_Phonics 8,039 Posts
    oh yeah Illa J. I grabbed "we're here" and thought it was decent, will check online. b, 21b, 21Oh snap cosmic force, need that as well (also the new dimitri re-edit 12'' and midnight express re-issue)b, 21b, 21Jazzanova? yeah man, they got leon ware and dwele on that album, a lot of random folks (real world and internet) have said it's impressive.
  • johmbolayajohmbolaya 4,472 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121Jazzanova? yeah man, they got leon ware and dwele on that album, a lot of random folks (real world and internet) have said it's impressive. b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b, 21Those expecting something similar to In Between/b1 will be upset. Anyone who has followed Jazzanova and every remix and offshoot they've done in the last years will understand some of the transitions and different styles, although it still sounds very much like Jazzanova.
  • faux_rillzfaux_rillz 14,343 Posts
    Misleading thread title alert!b,121b, 21Should be "Recent and Kufitastic Releases" or some such foolishness.
  • Young_PhonicsYoung_Phonics 8,039 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121Still need to cop the last jeezy as well.b, 21b,121h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b, 21let me know about non-kufitastic releases then.
  • faux_rillzfaux_rillz 14,343 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121/font1Quote:/font1h,121b,121Still need to cop the last jeezy as well.b, 21b,121h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b, 21let me know about non-kufitastic releases then. b, 21b, 21h,121font class="post"1b,121b, 21Killer Mikeb,121ABNb,121Jeezyb, 21T.I.
  • Young_PhonicsYoung_Phonics 8,039 Posts
    noted
  • JuniorJunior 4,853 Posts
    Jeezy is the album of the year so far for me. b, 21b, 21Heltah Skeltah album is also way better than I expected.
  • Young_PhonicsYoung_Phonics 8,039 Posts
    I picked up the Black Milk. Starts and ends really strong.b,121b,121Skimmed through the Jazzanova, while not every song is my cup of tea there's some tight songs on it. A little too grown for me yo.
  • djkingottodjkingotto 1,704 Posts
    just listened to the black milk.... img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ehhzu7.gif" alt="" /1b,121b,121the blu and mainframe album "johnson and johnson" sounds damn good from what i've heard.
  • deejdeej 5,125 Posts
    i really really like the NYG'z albumb, 21b, 21object width="448" height="374"1param name="movie" value="http://videos.onsmash.com/e/WUZ4KBYJaUpgmiJX"1/param1param name="allowFullscreen" value="true"1/param1embed src="http://videos.onsmash.com/e/WUZ4KBYJaUpgmiJX" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" width="448" height="374"1/embed1/object1
  • deejdeej 5,125 Posts
    alsob,121b,121royce mixtapeb, 21termanology albumb, 21currensy's 'fin' mixtapeb, 21jeezy album obvb, 21gucci mane
  • mannybolonemannybolone Los Angeles, CA 15,025 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121just listened to the black milk.... img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ehhzu7.gif" alt="" /1b, 21b, 21the blu and mainframe album "johnson and johnson" sounds damn good from what i've heard. b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121Despite some initial enthusiasm, I realized that J&J album sounds pretty good from the middle distance but once I actually started paying closer attention, it's not nearly as impressive. Blu is one of those rappers who can "spit" but he doesn't have a consistent song craft yet. I'm not mad at Mainframe's beats though I know others find them rather simplistic.
  • onetetonetet 1,754 Posts
    the statik selektah album is frontloaded with some strong tracks -- namely those w. Freeway, Bun B, and M.O.P./Jadakiss. b, 21b, 21the lead-off track and Pharoahe Monch/Sean Price are worth hearing on the black milk.
  • djkingottodjkingotto 1,704 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121/font1Quote:/font1h,121b,121just listened to the black milk.... img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ehhzu7.gif" alt="" /1b, 21b, 21the blu and mainframe album "johnson and johnson" sounds damn good from what i've heard. b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121Despite some initial enthusiasm, I realized that J&J album sounds pretty good from the middle distance but once I actually started paying closer attention, it's not nearly as impressive. Blu is one of those rappers who can "spit" but he doesn't have a consistent song craft yet. I'm not mad at Mainframe's beats though I know others find them rather simplistic. b, 21b, 21h,121font class="post"1b,121b,121i really only heard maybe 4 cuts, but i could see people saying that about the beats. i think its the opposite that turned me off the black milk joint. his beats seemed too busy and synthetic to me. i bet its one that would grow on me though.b, 21b, 21the sean price just came in the mail... haven't listened to it yet....
  • ThermosThermos 307 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121 Blu is one of those rappers who can "spit" but he doesn't have a consistent song craft yet.b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121Hmmm. I think this is a little unfair. A listen to Below the Heavens will tell you pretty definitively that the guy knows how to write a song. I think the Johnson & Johnson tape was an intentional move in the other direction, trying to come more off the cuff. The story I heard was that the album was originally supposed to be a promotional mixtape to lead up to the Blu & Exile. They ended up developing it into a more legit full length.
  • ThermosThermos 307 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121 his beats seemed too busy and synthetic to me.b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121Dude, the album is named "Tronic" and he's standing in front of a wall of synths on the front. You got what you paid for.
  • ThermosThermos 307 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121termanology albumb, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121Is it just me or is Termanology very competent but ultimately really boring?
  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121T.I.b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121critique pleez?
  • BrianBrian 7,618 Posts
    The ABN album is better than anything released this year so far.
  • ThermosThermos 307 Posts
    Currently into:b,121b,121P Brothers - The Gasb, 21b,121I like the sparse production and great choice of MCs. Roc Marciano is particularly great.b,121b,121Jake One - White Van Musicb, 21b,121Immaculate production. Great list of guests. Freeway appearances are particularly good. In my private mindgarden Jake and Freeway are working on a full LP that will be the best record of 09.b,121b,121People Under The Stairs - Fun DMCb, 21b,121I wasn't a big fan of the early PUTS, but have really enjoyed their last two. I appreciate rap that doesn't have to be more than good music - in a Pete Rock and CL kind of way. If that makes any sense.
  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121I appreciate rap that doesn't have to be more than good music - in a Pete Rock and CL kind of way. If that makes any sense. b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121What is More Than Good Music Rapp?
  • haze25haze25 759 Posts
    termanology's album is the definition of a turd. he's entertaining over primo's beats, other than that dude is not able to hold my attention for 3 minutes.b,121b,121theres just something about him that troubles me, like he's getting over on the hip hop world. b, 21b, 21he just takes a jay-z quote here, a big pun delivery there and figures thats enough to get by. b, 21dude seems like a poser imo.b,121b,121b,121b,121peace,xavier
  • ThermosThermos 307 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121/font1Quote:/font1h,121b,121T.I.b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121critique pleez? b, 21b, 21h,121font class="post"1b,121b,121Nothing has been as good as King. I don't think he'll ever reach that height again. Still, some good tracks. The Numa Numa song shit is embarrasingly awful. Most disappointing production from Just Blaze ever. That shit is straight annoying. I guess he stopped trying to keep it real after the Siagon fiasco and is currently focusing on how to chop up some Venga Boys. As for the rest of the album, beats and rhymes are on target, but I really need to give it another listen. I remember the first few tracks being real strong, and then it kinda fizzled.
  • ThermosThermos 307 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121/font1Quote:/font1h,121b,121I appreciate rap that doesn't have to be more than good music - in a Pete Rock and CL kind of way. If that makes any sense. b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121What is More Than Good Music Rapp? b, 21b, 21h,121font class="post"1b,121b,121Like gimmicks and image and hardness and wordplay and all that. I know Thes and Double K have their true school thing going on - and some good lyrics - but I wouldn't give a shit if the production wasn't so sweet.
  • haze25haze25 759 Posts
    yeah, the johnson and johnson was pretty cool, especialy the leo's sunship and maskella flips. but i don't feel the need to hear it again anytime soon. b, 21b,121the blu and exile joint was really great and i think years from now people (kufi crowd) will realize what a truly beautiful album it is. b, 21b,121and i disagree w/ o-dub, i think dude def. write's good songs. there are some great hooks on the B&E album, i.e "dancing in the rain" and "the narrow path".b,121b,121b,121b,121peace,xavier
  • djkingottodjkingotto 1,704 Posts
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    Quote:/font1h,121b,121b,121the blu and exile joint was really great and i think years from now people (kufi crowd) will realize what a truly beautiful album it is. b, 21 b, 21b, 21h,121
    font class="post"1b,121b,121i never bought this and now i am told its no longer in print and distributors can't even get a hold of more. shit.
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