dude’s is postpartum depressed, my man will shoot ya

call your mom’s over, pardon the mess.

i’m very dissapointed in myself for barely finding these videos. they were released more than a year ago.

how can the president fix other problems when he ain’t fixed home yet?

i’m back in school (have been for a minute) so this kind of thing is on my mind more than usual. expect to see it on here more.

The US colonialist entities (in this case security guard contractors) prey on minorities. like i didn’t already know that, still, here’s some pretty concrete evidence for those that like to ignore this kind of shit.

“Since returning to Peru more than a year ago, Solano has struggled to find steady work. He said his request to return to Iraq has been rejected because of a “stress” condition he developed there, resulting in shortness of breath.

I’d rather die in a war than die of hunger in my own country,” Solano says, taking a break from his current job guarding an outdoor municipal pump from thieves in the northern harbor city of Chimbote, a town reeking with the pungent aroma of fish-meal processing plant.”

europe for dummies.

episode one.

here’s to many years of success, in succession

Quelle – (untitled)

watch out for this dude, Quelle. yes, from Detroit, no he doesn’t sound like whatever you’re thinking.

Blu – Bad News Barnes

Blu says…

“if you livin like a slob at your mom’s and you like, 25, no job and you tryna get a deal, most likely when you get one, all you bout to do is kick dumb shit to young kids about how ‘rims make the world go round!’

but if you ask me that shit’s done.”

T3 – You (prod. Black Milk)

this is probably the more “traditional” Detroit banger. Black Milk is pretty much set himself to be “underground super producer” if there would be such a term. T3 has always been dope to me, his cadences and shit are always original so his shit’s pretty certified. They both do their respective thing excellently, off the Olio mixtape T3 dropped a while back.

Quelle – yes yallin

told you.

this one’s pretty different from the first one, the whole song itself is much more lighthearted and fun, so he isn’t always mean muggin and shit. seriously though, Quelle seems to be versatile as fuck, with his rhymes, with his beats as well as his song concepts.

Dwele – untitled (marvin gaye shit)

this sounds like some kind of demo but its still the shit.

Bilal – Everything in it’s Right Place/Sometimes (live)

so i got this a while back and then figured out that i was actually there.

yeah.

so,

you already have this right?

Jay Electronica – Departure & Are You Watching Closely?

but fuck me, you should just get it here

whattup whattup

pick one up here

yo yo.

i ain’t gon lie bruh, niggas took that petty cash from FEMA

and copped a couple choppers, why?, cuz coppers on the cleanup…

Roc Marciano – Snow

rob someone

Shades of Brooklyn – Change

that beat is bananas

Jaylib – Astronaut

the way this track is crafted is uniquely creative. out there.

De La Soul – Stakes Is High (dela remix)

one of the best remixes EVER.

Kev Brown – Batida

if you’ve been reading since day one, this is probably the third time you’ve seen this track on here, it’s that bonkers.

Phife Dawg – U Thought U Wuz Nice (instrumental)

Dilla, dawg.

Jay Electronica – When The Levees Broke

i’m not even going to say anything.

dark days for a few,

this is just something to hold yall over till i re-up

happy new year and all that…

these are the opinions of each featured individual, not mine (and for the last damn time, i’m NOT jay electronica). not too many links right now, maybe later. if you disagree/agree, or have a list of your own, drop it in the comments.

shoes top 5′z.

song of the year.

ugk – international players anthem

lps.in.no.paricular.order.

blu/exile – below the heavens

little brother - getback

black milk - popular demand lp/instrumental lp

waajeed – the war lp

ugk – underground kingz

styles p – super gangster/ extraordinary gentleman

freeway – free at last

bishop lamont/black milk – caltroit lp (not mixtape,dumbass)

phat kat- carte blanche

ta’raach – the fevers

sean price – jesus price supastar

Honorable Mention- “The World According to Pretty Toney” audio book

mixtape of the year.

Dillagence.

personality of the year.

tie. kanye west/house shoes/amy winehouse

best hip hop blog.

http://sweeneykovar.wordpress.com

best hiphop podcast.

mine, dumbass…http://shoeshouse.podomatic.com

breakthrough producer.

black milk

breakthrough artist.

jay electronica

best reissue.

ruff draft. dilla. duh. (and wolf, wtf is up w no vinyl on the jaylib rmxs? grr.)

best album from last year that never came out but finally got bootlegged this year.

bilal- love for sale

the “can we please get that fucking album?” award.

m.o.p. / raekwon-ob4cl2 (tie)

the “man, you really looked like a bitch on t.v. last nite” award.

bow wow.

best rapper without a myspace.

roc marciano.(and now since last week, tied w jay electronica)

songs that make u want to rob people.

guilty simpson – getting bitches, getting riches

prodigy – mac 10 handle

black milk/guilty simpson – sound the alarm

roc marciano – snow

omilio sparks – so down

best youtube clip.

“funtown auto”

best you tube rap shit.

Vodka – Spittin’ (philly cat, this cat is nutso.)

worst album.

the cool.

holla.

photo: maritha

Dex

“There’s been some great music floating around this year, but picking a favorite producer for 2007 going into 2008 is a pretty easy choice for me. Suburb.Suburb is pretty much the reason I started a Beat Tape series on my show. I had so much of the dude’s music that he would send me, and I just felt like people needed to hear this. Anyone who’s heard it has been a fan. He’s really just that dope.The name may be new to some – mainly because most of his music has been circulating underground, hand-to-hand, without an official release. That should be changing this year though, as supposedly (stop slacking son!) he’s releasing two projects early in ‘08 – the first is called Suburban Sprawl, a collabo with Donwill (Tanya Morgan). I remember him laughing on the phone once about how he purposely sends people beats that are hard to rap over just to see how they’ll handle it.

Suburb + Donwill – Fly Me (demo)

The second is a solo project, A Coat of Many Colors. He’s only let me hear some of it, but what I’ve heard thus far is alternately beautiful (Suburb – Synth+Strings) and harsh, distored, brilliance.

Suburb – Something A Little Twisted

I’ve been asking and asking for the album but he won’t let it out of his hands until he’s done. Once I finally get it though, it’s going into heavy rotation. And I’ll keep the case on the rack next to the Madlib, Daedalus, and High Contrast.”

- dex digital

photo: maritha

Jon Kim

Favorite Artists I Learned About in 07:

-Jay Electronica

-Coultrain

Can’t Wait For These New Records:

-Steve Spacek

-Platinum Pied Pipers

-J Davey

-Gonja Sufi & Gaslamp Killer

-C.R.A.C. (Ta’Raach & Blu)

-Blu

-Pete Rock

Why The Fuck Are These Projects Still Sitting on the Shelves?

-MHE

-Johnson&Jonson – the&Sign

-J Dilla – MCA Album

Producers That Shitting On Fools in 07:

-Waajeed

-Ta’Raach

-Flying Lotus

-Sam-I-Am

-Mark Ronson

-Godlee Barnes

-Exile

-Sa-Ra

Favorite DJs in 07:

-THE MOTHERFUCKING GASLAMP KILLER!!!!!

-House Shoes

-Rich Medina

-J Rocc

-Geology

-Blu Jemz

photo: maritha

DJ PWC

Song of the Year.

What a Job..Devin ft. Andre and Snoop

(almost had to put…”Say Hello” Jay-Z)

LPs in no particular order.

Blu/Exile – Below The Heavens
Black Milk – Popular Demand lp/instrumental lp
Freeway – Free at Last
Devin – Waiting to Inhale
Strong Arm Steady – Deep Hearted
Planet Asia – Jewelry Box Sessions
Talib Kweli/Madlib – Liberation

Mixtape of the Year.

Dillagence.

Personality of the Year.

House Shoes and Johaz

Best Hip Hop Blog.

http://www.dirtyscience.net/

Best Hip Hop Podcast.

http://shoeshouse.podomatic.com

Breakthrough Producers.

Mr. Brady, G Rocka, Kas One

Breakthrough Artists.

Deep Rooted (Johaz & Mr Brady)
and Gonj@sufi

Best Reissue.

RUFF DRAFT MA FU******!!!!!!!

The “Can we please get that fucking album?” award

Dr. Dre-Detox and/or Madlib & OH NO

The “Man, you really looked like a bitch on t.v. last nite” award.

Kanye West…and Bill O’Reilly

Best You Tube Clip

Conan The Raverian

Best You Tube Rap Shit

Rap Cat

Best Online Record Shop

http://www.accesshiphop.com

Best Shop That Will Still be Around After the “Street Wear Boutique” Trend Falls Off

Street Machine

Corniest Marketing

B-Ball Zombie War (great music though)

Best Rapper I Never Thought I’d Listen To

Lil Wayne

Best Present You Could Give Me

Weldon Irvine/Sinbad OG Vinyl

Best $60 purchase

Eugene Mc Daniels – Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse OG Vinyl….and you thought I was gon say some LA Kush…that’s 2nd…

Most Overrated Producer

Samiyam…he’s ill but dayum turn them snares down….ouch

Most Slept On Producer

14KT….DO THE KNOWLEDGE!

Best Time to end This List

NOW

photo: maritha

Snowman’s Best of 2007

Waajeed – Anything

14KT – Exus

Haircut – Little Boxes

House Shoes – Empire Shit

Mark Pritchard – Call to Arms

Geology feat. Mos Def – Superstar

Paul White – Let Your Imagination Go

Mr. Dibia$e – Axel Foley

Bullion – I Wasn’t Made For These Days

Jack Sample Pros. – Perskryptshyn

Samiyam – Donuts With Sprinkles

Consequence – Uncle Rahiem (prod. by Karriem Riggins)

Bishop Lamont feat. Phat Kat & Elzhi (prod. by Black Milk) – Go At It

J Dilla – Oh Oh

Bishop Lamont feat. Frank Nitty, Illa J & Busta Rhymes – Spectacular

Buff 1 – Pretty Baby (prod. by 14KT)

Jay-Z feat. Nas – Success

Invincible – Sledgehammer (prod. by The Lab Techs)

Guilty Simpson – Get Bitches, Get Riches (prod. by Mr. Porter)

Shawn Jackson & Beloved – Street Corner Blues

Ta’Raach & Blu aka C.R.A.C. Knuckles – Love Dont

photo: this person

Kenny Fresh’s Fresh Selections

1. Waajeed – The War LP
2. Ta’Raach & The Lovelution – The Fevers
3. Buff1 – Pure
4. Blu & Exile – Below The Heavens
5. 4Hero – Play With The Changes
6. Deerhoof – Friend Opportunity
7. LCD Soundsystem – Sound Of Silver
8. Mark Ronson – Version
9. Shape Of Broad Minds – Craft Of The Lost Art
10.Finale & Spier1200 – Develop

honorable mentions:

DJ Roddy Rod – Blunt Park Sessions/Cuba After Market
Ohmega Watts – Watts Happening
Lifesavas – Gutterfly
Pharoahe Monch – Desire
SA-RA – Hollywood Recordings