2014 in Review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 27,000 times in 2014. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 10 sold-out performances for that many people to see it. Click […]

Shady XV Review: 15 Years Already?

Review by Nolan P. Smith Label: Shady/Interscope Release Date: 11/24/14 Format: Digital, 2 Disc CD set (Victor Valley)—Eminem is arguably one of the most well known rappers on the planet, and for good reason. The motor-mouthed MC from the Motor City has made an impact on the rap game that nobody can argue: whether you like him or not, the […]

Chopping Block Review: Slaughterhouse- Welcome To: Our House

Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Release Date: August 28th, 2012 Record Label: Shady Records/Aftermath/Interscope Genre: Hip Hop/Rap Parental Advisory-Strong Lyrical Content This past week saw the release of one of the most anticipated albums in recent memory: Slaughterhouse’s Welcome To: Our House. The rap super-group composed of Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5’9 signed to […]

Real Rap Song of the Week- Babygirl by Brother Ali

If there’s one wish I could make true, I would shoulder that pain and take it all from you… The albino rhyme spitter on Rhymesayers is the definition of diversity. From bouncy, light-hearted tracks to something like “Babygirl” is something not many can do. The haunting track touches on such a personal subject, that it shocked me the first time […]

Real Rap Song of the Week: "ATLiens" by Outkast

No drugs or alcohol so I can get the signal clear as day… The Georgia natives Big Boi and Andre 3000 are known as one of the greatest duos in rap, bar none. They have constantly stayed fresh and innovative, much like their second album, ATLiens, which dropped in 1996. Check out the title track as Outkast shows once again […]

Real Rap Song of the Day: "Nobody Can Stop Me" by Bizzy Bone

“I was a father before I became a man society don’t comprehend…” Bone Thugs N Harmony’s resident quick spitter Bizzy Bone dropped quite a few memorable single albums, starting with “Heaven’z Movie”. One song that stood out like the catchy “Thugz Cry” was “Nobody Can Stop Me”. Bizzy lays his life out on the track and leaves no stone unturned. […]

Real Rap Song of the Day: "That Night" by Atmosphere

“When I think about her mother… I become another number that wants you to suffer… you’re locked up for now, you have no more chances to steal the children’s laughs…and if you ever find God… better pray to her and ask that we never cross paths…” Minnesota’s own Atmosphere (Ant and Slug) have been bringing quality music to hip hop […]

Real Rap Song of the Day: "De La Souls" by P.O.S.

“I cherish my free time…but I maximize so my soul gets to unwind…” Minneapolis’s very own P.O.S. has been bringing quality music to the world since 2001. Off of his 2006 album Audition, “De La Souls” is an introspective romp through the MC’s life. With a hook by Greg Attonito from The Bouncing Souls, the song touches on a whole […]