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| 20 Years Later : A Retrospective Of 1990's Rap Music by tundewoods(m): 5:33pm On Dec 25, 2009 |
How time flies,2010 is fast approaching and was going through my old suff and i bumped into my first copy of Black Beat Magazine i got back in 1990 for 2 Naira. LOL ! flipping through it brought back the memories of what we listened to back in secondary school when Naija rap was yet to even evolve. These were the rap albums that shaped 1990 back then. 9. EPMD - Business As Usual Business as usual? EPMD's third entry was anything but. The classic soul production that blessed their first two had evolved into frenetic blasts of funk, the rhymes had grown increasingly confrontational. 8. Brand Nubian - One for All On their debut album, Grand Puba, Sadat X, Lord Jamar, and DJ Alamo brought political commentary and spirituality to the forefront, excelling with sensible tunes like "Slow Down" and "Wake Up." 7. Gang Starr - Step in the Arena Virtually fresh on the scene, Guru and DJ Premier quickly stood out from their peers by meshing thoughtful lyrics with snazzy, sample-heavy tracks. 6. LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out After dropping two mediocre albums back-to-back, Cool J decided to heed his grandmother's instruction to knock his critics straight to the curb. 5. Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Wanted: Dead or Alive G Rap diversified his rhymes to include a much-needed discussion on racial divisiveness and personal responsibility. 4. A Tribe Called Quest - People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm Through their honest and introspective rhymes, Tribe appealed to America's urban youth on their debut album. 3. Eric B. & Rakim - Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em These two made plenty of classics together, but none ever matched the intricately stitched expressionism on Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em. 2. Ice Cube - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted Following a bitter split from N.W.A., Ice Cube filled his debut album with dark stories of manic frustration. 1. Public Enemy - Fear of a Black Planet That Fear of a Black Planet was not PE's best work but still managed to eclipse 99% of everything out at the time is a testament to the group's impact on 90s hip-hop. Dark, incendiary, and inevitably brutal, Fear gave yield to classics like "911 Is a Joke" and "Who Stole the Soul. Now i look back and laugh cos next years its going to be exactly 20 years ago and a whole new kingdom of rap kings and princes have emerged . I think i will try getting the original LPs of these cats and keep then for posterity sake .Because back them despoil music was damn good ! Probably jam them during my kids next birthday parties.  |
| Re: 20 Years Later : A Retrospective Of 1990's Rap Music by Nobody: 2:40pm On Dec 28, 2009 |
Dude, You just succeeded in giving me a breakout of goose-bumps. Tha Sh*t you just dropped is CLASSIC. Bangers from back in the day. Way off from what we have today. |
| Re: 20 Years Later : A Retrospective Of 1990's Rap Music by Nobody: 3:01pm On Dec 28, 2009 |
Which kind mod be dis? Eastbay:I insist on that word. I have rights  |
| Re: 20 Years Later : A Retrospective Of 1990's Rap Music by tundewoods(m): 11:40am On Dec 29, 2009 |
Eastbay: Yea,we all got rights I agree with you that Bangers from back in the day. Way off from what we have today I can never stop getting high on the tribe called quest's :+ People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm : Do you remember their "Can I Kick It" famous rap verses : Those were dem' days [Q-Tip] Can I kick it? (Yes, you can!) *7X* Well, I'm gone (Go on then!) Can I kick it? To all the people who can Quest like A Tribe does Before this, did you really know what live was? Comprehend to the track, for it's why cuz Gettin measures on the tip of the vibers Rock and roll to the beat of the funk fuzz Wipe your feet really good on the rhythm rug If you feel the urge to freak, do the jitterbug Come and spread your arms if you really need a hug Afrocentric living is a big shrug A life filled with *HORN* that's what I love A lower plateau is what we're above If you diss us, we won't even think of Will Nipper the doggy give a big shove? This rhythm really fits like a snug glove Like a box of positives is a plus, love As the Tribe flies high like a dove [Phife Dawg] Can I kick it? (Yes, you can!) *7X* Well, I'm gone (Go on then!) Can I kick it? To my Tribe that flows in layers Right now, Phife is a poem sayer At times, I'm a studio conveyor Mr. Dinkins, would you please be my mayor? You'll be doing us a really big favor Boy this track really has a lot of flavor When it comes to rhythms, Quest is your savior Follow us for the funky behavior Make a note on the rhythm we gave ya Feel free, drop your pants, check your ha-ir Do you like the garments that we wear? I instruct you to be the obeyer A rhythm recipe that you'll savor Doesn't matter if you're minor or major Yes, the Tribe of the game, rhythm player As you inhale like a breath of fresh air |
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