Lord Jamar Says Macklemore Didn’t Deserve 4 Grammys [Video]

Brand Nubian rapper Lord Jamar explains why he doesn’t feel that Macklemore deserved four Grammys, claiming he doesn’t know any “real” hip-hop fans that own Macklemore’s album. When asked about Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q supporting Macklemore, Lord Jamar says “of course” they support it, because they’ve collaborated with the Seattle rapper. On the flip side, Jamar says that Eminem deserved his Grammys, because “he came up worshipping black emcees” and “did the study” of the hip-hop culture. When Vlad brings up meeting Macklemore before the Grammys and speaking to him about Lord Jamar’s past interviews, it was revealed that the “Same Love” rapper agrees with Lord Jamar on most points, but added that the Brand Nubian rapper’s comments about gays invalidate his other statements. While Jamar doesn’t understand Macklemore’s statement, he points out that Macklemore is able to convey the same message that he brings in his “White Privilege” song, but Jamar believes that white people take offense when he says it. Lord Jamar speaks more about the Grammys, specifically the gay marriage ceremony during the awards show, calling it an “opportunistic move.” He adds that Macklemore posting his post-Grammys text to Kendrick was “wrong,” because it came from “white guilt,” not a sincere message.

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Lord Jamar Thinks Drake Would Defeat Kendrick In A Battle [Video]

Lord Jamar addressed one of the hottest topics in Hip-Hop right now, which is the competitive lyrical beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. During an interview with VladTV, the Brand Nubian rapper explained that he believes if they really do have an ongoing lyrical feud, then they should battle to determine who’s the best bar-for-bar. Jamar doesn’t think taking things to a violent level is necessary, and actually believes that any fighting between two people who don’t portray a “tough guy” image would be corny. Based off of familiarity with his music alone, Jamar thinks that Drake would win a battle against Kendrick Lamar; however, he stated that if he heard more of Kendrick’s music he might change his mind. He feels that on almost every track Drake appears on, he “almost always kills it,” and makes better overall songs than Kendrick. It would be very interesting to see Kendrick and Drake participate in an actual modern battle, where instead of making multiple tracks dissing one another, they could step in the lyrical ring for one of the top battle leagues and go toe-to-toe with bars on top of bars.

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Lord Jamar Responds To Criticism From Rappers [Video]

Brand Nubian rapper Lord Jamar responds to different rappers reacting to his claims about white rappers being guests in hip-hop, and explains that he was just sharing his opinion on the matter, but denies that he was racist. He views each response individually, including Hopsin, Schoolboy Q, Rittz, Pusha T, and Royce da 5’9″, sharing what he thought about each interview.

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Def Dee – The Throwback Remixes [Mixtape]

Seattle producer Def Dee has had an eventful couple of weeks. He packed his bags and moved to Brooklyn; he then released his debut compilation 33 And A Third; and now, inspired by train rides throughout NYC, he has put together a batch of fresh remixes featuring Jay-Z, Nas, Pete Rock & INI, AZ, Brand Nubian, Da Bush Babees, and Big Daddy Kane. The Throwback Remixes by Def Dee

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Lord Jamar Doesn’t Agree With Gays, Not Homophobe [Video]

Brand Nubian rapper Lord Jamar shares his thoughts on the gay community, revealing that while he’s not a homophobe he doesn’t agree with being gay. He adds that he even turned down the role of “Omar” on “The Wire”, because it wasn’t something that he was comfortable with. Previously: Lord Jamar Says Kanye’s Skirt Has No Place In Hip-Hop [Video]

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DJ P.F. Cuttin – Danger: Classic N.Y. HipHop Anthems [Album Promo Mixtape]

»When the east is in the house, oh my god, danger!« Was 1995 als Schlachtruf aus jedem Jeep-Lautsprecher dröhnte, war die Hook des legendären Tracks »Danger« vom New Yorker Rap-Duo Blahzay Blahzay, bestehend aus MC Outloud und DJ P.F. Cuttin. Letzterer sollte auch nach Auflösung der Gruppe mit seinen Mixtapes die zweite Hälfte jenes mythischen Jahrzehnts von Wanderstiefeln und Daunenjacken, von Tarnuniformen und Baggy Jeans prägen. Die Dekade, in der HipHop seinen Siegeszug durch deutsche Jugendzimmer und Partykeller fortsetzte, der bereits Mitte der achtziger Jahre begonnen hatte. Eine Zeit, in der die allermeisten Augen strikt nach New York gerichtet waren, in die Geburtsstadt der Subkultur, wo mystische Helden wie The Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Gang Starr und der Wu-Tang Clan einen kantigen Soundtrack für den alltäglichen Kampf durch den Großstadtdschungel entwarfen: »Boom« machte die Bassdrum, »Bap« antwortete die Snare. Fast Forward ins Jahr 2012, und genau diese Ästhetik ist heute gefragter denn je: Dank Referenzen bei jungen, relevanten Rap-Künstlern wie Mac Miller und Joey Bada$$, die sich wieder auf die »Goldene Ära« beziehen und die überbordende Kreativität dieser Zeit an die Stelle der kommerziellen Stangenware des aktuellen Mainstreams setzen. Aber auch dank der zahlreichen 90s-Revival-Partys, die jedes Wochenende tausende von Jugendlichen in die entsprechenden Clubs der deutschen Großstädte locken. Die einfache Erklärung für dieses Phänomen: Jedes populäre Musikgenre hat seine Blütezeit. Die Sechziger im Jazz, die Siebziger im Rock, die Achtziger im Pop. In den neunziger Jahren war HipHop der rebellische, unangepasste Ausdruck eines urbanen Lebensgefühls. »Danger: Classic N.Y.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 13.06.12

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Real Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes new music from the likes of Boola, Blue Scholars, DJ Skizz, Quiz, Pac Div and J Dilla. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Blue Scholars – May Day Playlist Boola feat. Maffew Ragazino, Mickey Factz, Reek Da Villian & Jon Connor – Starting 5 **Record Of The Day** Blue Scholars – May Day DJ Skizz feat. Problemz – Just Rhymin’ With Skizz Quiz feat. Rapper Big Pooh – Just Do Me Pac Div – Automatic J Dilla feat. Chuck Inglish & Boldy James – Detroit Game J Dilla feat. Supa Emcee, Nick Speed & Guilty Simpson – DILLATROIT Oddisee – Way In Way Out Gensu Dean feat. Brand Nubian – In My Head Sadat X – I Know This Game Kendrick Lamar feat. Dr. Dre – The Recipe Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free) Nas – Daughters Fat Joe – Pride N Joy Drake feat. The Weeknd – The Ride Common – Cloth [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 13.06.12.mp3] Download here

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Gensu Dean feat. Brand Nubian – In My Head [Audio x Download]

Hip-hop educates, though recently, it hasn’t been quite as cool to kick knowledge as it used to be. “In My Head” is a bright throwback to substantive knowledge. And who better to come with actual facts than the Gods from Brand Nubian? Over a swirling key riff and a pounding piano sample, Lord Jamar and Sadat X kick Godbody flow: Refrain from the lard, construct your heaven on earth and, of course, knowledge is infinite. In My Head (feat. Brand Nubian) by Gensu Dean

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