The Shaolin Pages

An ode to rap, its emcees and its producers
I need my noise like Patrick & Barkley need rings, like Griffey gets swings.

I need my noise like Patrick & Barkley need rings, like Griffey gets swings.

DJ Qbert says “Stop right there and listen to my magic.”

DJ Qbert says “Stop right there and listen to my magic.”

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hiphopcassette:

Quasimoto - Real Eyes (The Unseen 2000)

2 days ago - 26

(via rattledmind)

rattledmind:

Yasiin Bey

rattledmind:

Yasiin Bey

(Source: pursueandkill)

This. Is. Awesome.

This. Is. Awesome.

Party people, your dreams have now been fulfilled. Get your ass up, and let’s get ill.

Redman

undergroundhiphop-eargasms:

Rock The Bells 2012
DATES & VENUES

San Bernardino, CA
NOS Events Center
8/18-8/19
Buy Tickets

Mountain View, CA
Shoreline Amphitheatre
8/25-8/26
Buy Tickets

Holmdel, NJ
PNC Bank Arts Center
9/1-9/2
Buy Tickets

http://rockthebells.net/

undergroundhiphop-eargasms:

Rock The Bells 2012

DATES & VENUES

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • NOS Events Center
  • 8/18-8/19
  • Buy Tickets

  • Mountain View, CA
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • 8/25-8/26
  • Buy Tickets

http://rockthebells.net/

Army of the Pharaoh’s pack a punch in ways unknown to most rappers. Their mix of hardcore aggressive lyrics and 1-2 punchlines not only showcase their skills as a group, but more so attack various problems successfully.

Killer Mike’s “R.A.P. Music” is a great album. Early 2012 frontrunner for “Hip Hop Record of the Year.” Seriously.

Killer Mike’s “R.A.P. Music” is a great album. Early 2012 frontrunner for “Hip Hop Record of the Year.” Seriously.

Masta Killa: Legend of Brooklyn, master craftsman

Masta Killa: Legend of Brooklyn, master craftsman

Two words: Pete Rock 

Two words: Pete RockĀ 

The first time I heard “Halftime” I was completely blown away. The beat just felt so real. Had to rush out to get the album like my life depended on it.

The first time I heard “Halftime” I was completely blown away. The beat just felt so real. Had to rush out to get the album like my life depended on it.

(Source: treesandanarchy, via rattledmind)

Em is nasty. I don’t care what color he is, I don’t care none of that man. Real artists respect real artists.

Rakim

“We gonna have a good day, and all my homies gonna ride today.”

“We gonna have a good day, and all my homies gonna ride today.”