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(One to catch up on: newcomer Jade Alston’s excellent Searching)
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‘This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector.’ Plato” A bright and energetic video for Travis’ latest single from Give The Drummer Some. Featuring two of the Wu’s finest, it’s impressive just how well RZA and Raekwon adjust to this rock-rap production and really make it their own. Their equally comfortable in the video, with RZA in particular being really magnetic. Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello and Travis come through with typically intense performance on the drums and guitar respectively, delivering a video that enhances the track immeasurably. Audio is here.
I’m on the fence with the production as it sounds very stuck in the 1999-2001 rap-rock style, a sound I was hoping would be modernised and tweaked for this album. It is a nice listen from a retro perspective, naturally enhanced by the features, but as a longtime Travis fan this isn’t quite as dynamic as I’d hoped for. Worth a look nonetheless, as it is strong material in comparison to most of the tripe out there, just not quite up to Travis’ lofty standards.
Secondly, we’ve got that new Crooked HHWR with Crook going in over Jay-Z and Usher’s Hot Toddy.
This is definitely one more for the indie/alt-rock fans, as it’s a guitar-driven, edgy bit of music that is a refreshing change of pace to the alternative music being banded about at the moment. Not sure whether RZA quite fits in with the track unfortunately, it seems as though the feature is just to reel in the hip-hop fans familiar with their name from the remixes. Maybe his feature will grow on me though.
The features are definitely unusual, not just because they’re both quite unknown, but Nozuka is primarily an acoustic/folk artist too. My only previous exposure to Nozuka was a positive one though, with 2007′s Down In A Dirty Cold Well being a decent track. This is pretty good stuff too, with a sombre, soulful production complimenting some introspective rhymes from the RZA, and a haunting hook from Nozuka rounding off the track appropriately. Decent verse from Kobra too. Fans of the darker Joe Budden material (Indi) will really enjoy this.
-Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante is working on a collaboration with RZA. -Mos Def has signed with G.O.O.D. Music -Nick Cannon has challenged Eminem to a boxing match -Kanye’s album is set to be released on November 23rd
From the lineup, the most intriguing features by far are RZA and Cyhi: for those who don’t know, Cyhi the Prynce signed to GOOD around the same time as Pusha T, and this marks my first taste of his music. His verse is decent, if unspectacular, but you have to appreciate his range of flows. Best verse probably goes to Jay-Z, as he comes through with some memorable lines (including a great Dark Knight reference). Kanye West-So Appalled ft. RZA, Jay-Z, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz and Cyhi the Prynce
The very definition of classic collaboration right here, this infamous track features: RZA, Tech N9ne, Eminem, Xzibit, Pharoahe Monch, Kool G Rap, Jayo Felony, Chino XL & KRS-One. Kind of forgot about Classic Collabo this week, so hope this makes up for it! Amazing that this amount of stars came through and did this track, let alone a video! Check out the crazy visuals, and grab this vintage track below. The Gravediggaz are credited as one of the most influential horrorcore groups hip-hop has seen. In 1994, with their acclaimed 6 Feet Deep album, they laid the foundations for artists to come such as Big L, Eminem and Necro. After widespread success, Prince Paul found himself between a rock and a hard place with regard to his label. To vent this frustration, Prince started to create a new, heavier sound but needed a crew to aid him. This is where he enlisted Wu-Tang’s RZA, fellow Stetsasonic MC; Frukwan, and Too Poetic to complete his quartet.
As promised from last week, today I’ve got a very clever track from GZA’s critically acclaimed sophomore Liquid Swords (contrary to popular belief, his debut was in fact Words From The Genius in 1991).
My prediction? Look for the first single/leak to drop by the summer. It makes me laugh how the eclecticism of Monday has been completely wiped away by a barrage of hip-hop releases today. Crazy. Visuals for the great RZA-produced track from their collaborative Wu-Massacre album (released next week). Haven’t watched this yet, but I expect them to deliver as the track itself is pretty good.
Being from the UK, I don’t really know much about Parks & Rec besides the fact it’s supposed to be hilarious, and the extremely funny Aziz Ansari is in it. However, this video needs no background knowledge. A little while back, Questlove called the show ‘the Wu Tang of comedy’, and well…just watch! |
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