tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post3136311193934063876..comments2024-03-16T11:14:24.111-05:00Comments on hip hop isn't dead.: Kano - Home Sweet Home (June 27, 2005)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-9243316745103939632012-11-13T12:54:01.146-06:002012-11-13T12:54:01.146-06:00@ Darius: I didn't care for "Sparta"...@ Darius: I didn't care for "Sparta". On the one hand, I realize that Snowgoons are trying to avoid being pigeonholed in the whole "orchestral beats" thing. But those tend to be their best productions; some of Sparta's beats were uninspiring. M.O.P. were in good form but began to sound bland too. "Sparta" wasn't a bad album, just not as slamming as I&Tile Groutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-71628736683496113712012-11-11T19:29:22.366-06:002012-11-11T19:29:22.366-06:00On the topic of UK hip hop, have you ever consider...On the topic of UK hip hop, have you ever considered reviewing something more left field like trip hop (Massive Attack, Portishead and Tricky)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-9096520626605077122012-11-10T12:06:14.168-06:002012-11-10T12:06:14.168-06:00Yo Max, Review Kid Rock's "Grit Sandwiche...Yo Max, Review Kid Rock's "Grit Sandwiches for Breakfast".Sir Bonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212759747441501899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-82021734947710589552012-11-10T07:59:45.986-06:002012-11-10T07:59:45.986-06:00You should review M.O.P. & Snowgoons - Sparta ...You should review M.O.P. & Snowgoons - Sparta next.dariusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-75241490101573757912012-11-09T18:52:32.773-06:002012-11-09T18:52:32.773-06:00Top hip hop beats are created by artists before th...<br /><br />Top hip hop beats are created by artists before the actual lyrics are put into place. Once the beats are created, then the lyrics are added. The beat which is created can determine what the singer has to say and the specific time.<br /><br /><a href="www.kingkongbeatz.com" rel="nofollow">hip hop beats</a><br /><a href="www.kingkongbeatz.com" rel="nofollow">beats</a><br /><a href="Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03895001283549603544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-49404046753712087872012-11-08T03:17:31.816-06:002012-11-08T03:17:31.816-06:00Hey yo, fuck this shit. If you want to discover u...Hey yo, fuck this shit. If you want to discover uk hip hop i know you will really enjoy track down these titles: the lost generation are an underground collective from birmingham who stayed to true to their roots when the garage craze swept the uk. I have two of their albums 'everything so clear' and 'infinite potential' max, i'm not joking, do yourself a favour and download Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-86220475767632377122012-11-05T03:24:51.735-06:002012-11-05T03:24:51.735-06:00cheers for the review, i really enjoy the album bu...cheers for the review, i really enjoy the album but i guess there are releases that are easier accessible for people not used to grime.<br /><br />please give giggs' second album (let em ave it) a listen, it has enough potential for a hilarious review ;-)Michaelhttp://www.neovandalism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-6763278959172197162012-11-03T13:26:10.638-05:002012-11-03T13:26:10.638-05:00yes , thats true uk hip hop ,london posse,hijack,d...yes , thats true uk hip hop ,london posse,hijack,demon boyz,katch 22, first down, gunshot. the streets, dizzy, kano, plan b is not its wank pop music trying to pass as hip hop<br /><br />mick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-71083442826841211372012-11-02T10:58:15.176-05:002012-11-02T10:58:15.176-05:00please no more of this grime bullshitplease no more of this grime bullshitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-90862438306366747532012-11-02T06:49:44.037-05:002012-11-02T06:49:44.037-05:00Thanks for the week of reviews, should last me til...Thanks for the week of reviews, should last me till the end of the month, wish you & your family well. regards,Bob.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-14609880684697081752012-11-01T04:20:33.264-05:002012-11-01T04:20:33.264-05:00Very interesting blog. Thanks for this blog.
Prin...Very interesting blog. Thanks for this blog.<br /><br /><a href="http://wanderingworx.com/music1" rel="nofollow">Prince Po</a><br /><a href="http://wanderingworx.com/music1" rel="nofollow">Big Pooh</a>Amarjeet Prasadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448103554932341030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-36259070672218995742012-11-01T02:51:13.942-05:002012-11-01T02:51:13.942-05:00Would love to see some reviews of Lewis Parker, Ro...Would love to see some reviews of Lewis Parker, Roots Manuva, Jehst, early Dizzee Rascal and more The Streets!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-64523218679189077542012-10-30T17:30:21.849-05:002012-10-30T17:30:21.849-05:00I'm a big fan of the old uk hip hop myself. A ...I'm a big fan of the old uk hip hop myself. A review of Gunshot's "Patriot Games" or "The Singles" would be interesting. As well as those previous mentioned I'd recommend Hijack, Overlord X, Silver Bullet and Killa InstinctDanielG94https://www.blogger.com/profile/00421803005902384074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-3454350238132018052012-10-30T05:00:56.058-05:002012-10-30T05:00:56.058-05:00this is not uk hip hop its pop music!
demon boyz, ...this is not uk hip hop its pop music!<br />demon boyz, london posse, roots manuva, katch 22, hardnoise, gunshot, blade, mc mello, caveman, bushkiller, two tone committee is uk hip hop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-63658866020208050072012-10-30T02:48:49.749-05:002012-10-30T02:48:49.749-05:00Good to see you check out some sounds from our sh...Good to see you check out some sounds from our shores but you're doing your ears a great disservice in some of your choices. If your sick of hearing the same old song check out roots manuva, he's in a league of his own with a style that hasn't been bettered. Worth starting off with brand new second hand' then 'run come save me'. Mowglinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-67495506570893608312012-10-29T20:02:24.816-05:002012-10-29T20:02:24.816-05:00I'm more of a fan of Brit hip-hop than Grime -...I'm more of a fan of Brit hip-hop than Grime - at the time I was getting into hip-hop, both were all the rage. <br /><br />Though Grime is recognised in the US as the British reflection of hip-hop, it really isn't. It's more of a twist on earlier UK styles. UK Hip-hop has always been brilliant - never wanting to venture too far from the US template, sometimes coming off a bit corny, Domhttp://sicktomyears.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-48987448973137831992012-10-29T12:50:37.356-05:002012-10-29T12:50:37.356-05:00@ Anonymous: I found that Organised Rhyme Family h...@ Anonymous: I found that Organised Rhyme Family has all of their albums for free on Bandcamp. I'm downloading them all and will give them a listen. Thanks for the heads up!Tile Groutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-74282938995326403532012-10-29T12:11:32.911-05:002012-10-29T12:11:32.911-05:00I know nothing of Kano and very little of UK hip h...I know nothing of Kano and very little of UK hip hop, and you're right: your review didn't make me think I'm missing out on this one. <br /><br />This goes without saying but I'll mention it anyway: this was another well-written and entertaining review! <br /><br />Thank you for the latest stunt week. I've been thoroughly entertained and even might go out and buy RZA's Tile Groutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-55463565582081803452012-10-29T02:48:28.357-05:002012-10-29T02:48:28.357-05:00I rate this album. About half the tracks are quali...I rate this album. About half the tracks are quality. Kano has got a good, confident flow and this was refreshing when it came out. <br />Good review – it’s interesting to hear your criticisms, and it’s good to see Americans treating non-US hip hop with the respect it deserves. I’d be interested in reading more like this - any of the stuff other posters have recommended in the past would be good.djbosscrewwreckanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-25058835778835624382012-10-28T14:30:43.360-05:002012-10-28T14:30:43.360-05:00get some NEXT HYPE in your ears, and check out roo...get some NEXT HYPE in your ears, and check out roots manuva's first album, brand new second hand. that shit gives me aural pleasure all day. nice one for getting some UK hip hop out there on this blog. keep up the good work!lymphaticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-56152228239056875402012-10-28T12:10:22.001-05:002012-10-28T12:10:22.001-05:00as much as i want Max to review that, it's pro...as much as i want Max to review that, it's probably not gonna happenA Funky Diabetichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236277207907178684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-12989880997806896972012-10-28T09:36:53.405-05:002012-10-28T09:36:53.405-05:00Terrible choice of UK artist. Like seriously wtf!!...Terrible choice of UK artist. Like seriously wtf!!?? Kano??!! FFS. Not hip hop, sorry my American friend. We won't hold this against you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-46558748800494828792012-10-28T07:11:02.233-05:002012-10-28T07:11:02.233-05:00Hey you should check out Phi Life Cypher: http://w...Hey you should check out Phi Life Cypher: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7n30vea6K8. They have some crazy lyrics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-50463790135522826392012-10-28T04:47:03.790-05:002012-10-28T04:47:03.790-05:00I really disagree, this is one of the finest UK Hi...I really disagree, this is one of the finest UK Hiphop/Grime albums. I Don't Know Why and Signs In Life shows that his voice and personality can handle big productions.<br /><br />The beats bangs on this album throughout and it's still Kano's best album to date in my book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-70412116045353394532012-10-27T21:42:37.371-05:002012-10-27T21:42:37.371-05:00good review. I think i remember a friend saying th...good review. I think i remember a friend saying this guy was good like 4 years ago (or it could have been another british rapper, idk) and i thought he was decent as well, but i wouldn't trust my opinion of 4 years ago to make any sense todayA Funky Diabetichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236277207907178684noreply@blogger.com