It’s no secret that hip-hop is in constant motion – it changes year to year. Emerging technologies combined with the fickle needs and wants of the industry, the artists, and the fans, all play a role in shaping our musical world. Some of the changes to the hip-hop scene have been, well, less than desirable (see: the decline of radio rap). However, the past ten years, 2000-2009, still held releases of some of the most creative and unique hip-hop albums of all time, with an ever-expanding range of sub-genres. Traditional hip-hop rooted in the golden age of the ’90s was certainly alive and well, but it was sharing chart space with newer, progressive styles. That said, we have compiled a list of our 25 favorite hip-hop albums from the past ten years, as a form of celebrating the musical diversity in hip-hop from the decade that was.
I’m lucky to live in one of the best cities in the world. However, the hip-hop scene in Toronto while not lacking in talent is still struggling in some ways. Read the rest of this entry »
By now most of you have probably already heard the first leak; Drake – “The Search” (Feat. Saukrates), now take in the rest of this incredible mixtape: We On Some Rich Kidd Shit Vol. 3! The mixtape features all original Rich Kidd material and production with guest appearances from the dopest artists in Toronto including; Drake, Saukrates, JD Era, Tona, The Kid Famous, King Reign, K-OS, Nelly Furtado, Theology 3, Mayhem Morearty, Shaun Boothe, Bishop Brigante, Infinite, Luu Breeze, Richie Sosa, Cali Snipes, and Andreena Mill! Billy Danze of M.O.P. and Busta Rhymes rep for south of the border, while you also get to hear some up-and-coming T.O. artists like Junia-T (of Smash Brovaz), Alkatraz, D.O. (of The Art Of Fresh), Blake Carrington, and more! Props to The Real Frequency
Download: Rich Kidd – We On Some Rich Kidd Shit Vol. 3 [Mixtape]
It’s no secret that hip-hop is in constant motion – it changes year to year. Emerging technologies combined with the fickle needs and wants of the industry, the artists, and the fans, all play a role in shaping our musical world. Some of the changes to the hip-hop scene have been, well, less than desirable (see: the decline of radio rap). However, the past ten years, 2000-2009, still held releases of some of the most creative and unique hip-hop albums of all time, with an ever-expanding range of sub-genres. Traditional hip-hop rooted in the golden age of the ’90s was certainly alive and well, but it was sharing chart space with newer, progressive styles. That said, we have compiled a list of our 25 favorite hip-hop albums from the past ten years, as a form of celebrating the musical diversity in hip-hop from the decade that was.
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Album Review: k-os – Yes! (2009)
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