Lil B - Choices and Flowers (2012)

After a lengthy hiatus, I’m back and so is Lil B. Hot on the heels of his last mixtape, Trapped in Basedworld, Lil B returns to his much missed new age, spoken-word territory and drops a digital album of ambient compositions and is preparing to release a mixtape which will reportedly consist of all Based Freestyles. Lil B once asked in a song if he was even a rapper anymore. That question remains to be unanswered. What is certain is that by sheer creative force and steadfast individualism he has superseded the genre’s boundaries with his own artistic vision. He’s colored outside the lines to the point where the lines have been obscured. Is he a rapper anymore? Does it even matter?

Nicki Minaj - “Stupid Hoe” (2012)

Love her or hate her, you can’t deny that Nicki is one of the most animated rappers alive. It’s like listening to rapping cartoon character with a big ass hopped up on PCP — the video reflects that as well. Shout out to Hype Williams *Lil B voice*.

smackdahoe:

Best Duo Ever: Lo-Fi Kings

Trippy shit.

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DJ Screw feat. Missy Elliot - “Can’t the Rain” (Still a G at 27, 1998)

I post this so you wanna be screwheads can properly hear how it’s down. I’m really just reiterating what I’ve said previously about the chopped & screwed aesthetic, but c’mon, new C&S producers, step ya game up. Here allow me to help you:

1. Selection is everything - Among Screw’s greatest talents was his keen ear for song selection. He knew which songs would best benefit from his psychedelic treatment. Be more discerning as selectors and stop chopping up whole albums, for fuck’s sake.
2. Use what’s available to its full potential. - DJ Screw was able to reinvent songs be making full use of his recording equipment. In an era where the most advanced production software is a torrent stream away, it’s a shame that you have producers half assing it when it comes to C&S. You have better technology—make good use of it.
3. Chopped & Screwed isn’t limited to merely slowing down records - An infuriating critique of C&S is that it’s simply slowed down records. C&S is an art—a subtle one. There’s a warped, druggy mystique to the aesthetic. When you youngins slow down records and call it C&S, you feed these cynical naysayers. Just remember that and use it as incentive to try harder.
4. Just stop - Honestly, if you aren’t DJ Screw maybe you should just stop and appreciate those Screw Tapes. Maybe it will have an effect on you via osmosis.

diorpaint:

Lil B - Bit** MOB GANGSTA *MUSIC VIDEO* EXTREMLY THUGGING AND CUTE GIRLS! OMG (by lilbpack1)

BJ The Chicago Kid feat. Kendrick Lamar - “His Pain” (Pineapple Now-Laters, 2012)

Wow! This song was unfortunately cut from Section.80 and will now be released on BJ The Chicago Kid’s upcoming Pineapple Now-Laters. It’s my honest opinion that Kendrick should’ve kept this if only because it fits cohesively with Section.80’s overarching theme.

bullettmedia:

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E-40 & B-Legit mobbin’ in the music hall.

G-Side - “Rabbits” (Island, 2011)

I have to say, the execution for this video is on some high concept shit. It’s like  something I’d expect from Harmony Korine or are short film by David Lynch. If you don’t get the metaphor let me fill you in. It’s essentially a visual allegory for taking creative autonomy and hi-jacking studio time if the labels ignore you. Or something like that. I think.