tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287822712024-03-15T19:10:07.555-06:00Slushy Gutter SummerLeave your nines at home and bring your skills to the battle...and Colorado Sports, Hip Hop, and beer.@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.comBlogger923125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-90063911010933641842023-12-31T09:18:00.003-07:002023-12-31T21:01:10.719-07:002023 Holler At Me: Top Rap Albums<p>Yay 2023! It had a bunch of rap albums that graced our earholes. Some albums did the opposite and desecrated our earholes but this list is a celebration y'all. These are my favorite albums and projects of the year. There's no ranking, just a big old participation trophy and orange slices for all.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwCQIWevTNT5UgN57FGG9uCNpQi4T4vrpgDWCTDhhktwiYHghNPurUiO9k0y3mgiEO4RkouHwflvfH753i3zOFv86XQ1uCZP9XBpe5bWdaRVB576IsskqN-BT4pBljUGahVx0qC5zt1LOOpcQMTIiKh2n9tXBlNELt49ejpkFOlZz_g1P_HafWw/s700/000rap.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwCQIWevTNT5UgN57FGG9uCNpQi4T4vrpgDWCTDhhktwiYHghNPurUiO9k0y3mgiEO4RkouHwflvfH753i3zOFv86XQ1uCZP9XBpe5bWdaRVB576IsskqN-BT4pBljUGahVx0qC5zt1LOOpcQMTIiKh2n9tXBlNELt49ejpkFOlZz_g1P_HafWw/s320/000rap.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Estee Nack- <i>Nacksaw Jim Duggan </i>I'm going to actually put this at #1 therefore entry into the College Football Playoffs too.</p><p>Armand Hammer- <i>We Buy Diabetic Test Strips</i></p><p>Recognize Ali- <i>Back to Mecca II</i></p><p>Atmosphere- <i>So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously </i> "OK" is a perfect album starter and compliment to a cold drink on a hot day.</p><p>Open Mike Eagle- <i>Another Triumph Of Ghetto Engineering</i></p><p>Aesop Rock- <i>Integrated Tech Solutions </i>There's a entire song about how he met Mr. T at a deli, rap music never fails!</p><p>Kool Keith & Real Bad Man- <i>Serpent </i>Cool Calm Pete sighting.</p><p>Zilla Rocca & Jason Griff- <i>Stacking Chips</i></p><p>sleepingdogs- <i>I'm fakin' my own death just to get some rest </i>"Chipper Jones" is a hell of a track and it really isn't about the former Atlanta Brave.</p><p>billy woods & Kenny Segal- <i>Maps</i></p><p>Rome Streetz & Big Ghost Ltd- <i>Wasn't Built In A Day</i></p><p>CZARFACE- <i>Czartificial Intelligence </i>Eso has a track about leaving his comic books in his mom's basement that is really relatable.</p><p>Vic Spencer & August Fanon- <i>Psychological Cheat Sheet 4</i></p><p>Nas- <i>Magic 3 </i>"No Tears" can actually make you tear up.</p><p>Onry Ozzborn- <i>BlvckBeachBoi</i></p><p>Homeboy Sandman- <i>Rich</i></p><p>Domo Genesis & Graymatter- <i>What Don't You Get?</i></p><p>Stoic & CJ Fly- <i>Piranha</i></p><p>Joell Ortiz & L'Orange- <i>Signature </i>"OG" is a such a dope track and reminder for us aging rap folks.</p><p>Madlib, DJ Muggs, Meyhem Lauren- <i>Champagne For Breakfast</i></p><p>Daniel Son- <i>Gris Gris</i></p><p>Conway & Conductor Williams- <i>Conductor Machine</i></p><p>Wiki & Tony Seltzer- <i>14K Figaro</i></p><p>Wino Willy- <i>Wino From Another Planet</i></p><p>Tha God Fahim- <i>Chess Moves </i>Playing chess while listening to this album probably unleashes some vision from a dusty book.</p><p>Blockhead- <i>The Aux</i></p><p><br /></p>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-69366761165156574422022-12-30T05:44:00.001-07:002022-12-30T17:17:56.445-07:002022 Funky For You: Top Rap Albums<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnha1NmI1_4bvIkBhSp-z3OmnO-HufzR7YVxTGUyBb3VWMEna0IDjYTKxCK8jtrfyzvVwj-ALbODJAIeAdJBvoCzFkqNE5XKqTHa5o0KvQAevQ9UIxfwQ5v7Ow9LNV2YBRnD8SZDxXIiMVs6_eoNd1fQec1nFaVlP-vTP0Fa0AKyjRuAXZYE/s770/rome-streetz-kiss-the-ring-770x770.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="770" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnha1NmI1_4bvIkBhSp-z3OmnO-HufzR7YVxTGUyBb3VWMEna0IDjYTKxCK8jtrfyzvVwj-ALbODJAIeAdJBvoCzFkqNE5XKqTHa5o0KvQAevQ9UIxfwQ5v7Ow9LNV2YBRnD8SZDxXIiMVs6_eoNd1fQec1nFaVlP-vTP0Fa0AKyjRuAXZYE/w200-h200/rome-streetz-kiss-the-ring-770x770.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />2022 had a slew of rap albums, EPs, special editions, free singles inside cereal boxes... however an artist decided to get their music to the masses. Below are the ones that I enjoyed over the past 12 months. I'm skipping the normal ranking format this year because we're all winners here. <div><br /></div><div>Rome Streetz - <i>Kiss The Ring </i>(OK, I'll put this at #1 but that's the extent of my numerals)</div><div><br /></div><div>Shirt - <i>I Turned Myself Into Myself</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Mach Hommy - <i>Dollar Menu</i></div><div><br /></div><div>billy woods - <i>Church </i></div><div><br /></div><div>Meyhem Lauren - <i>Black Vladimir </i> ("Red Pesto" ... griiiiiiiiiiiimy ... with all the "i"s)</div><div><br /></div><div>Nas - <i>King's Disease III</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Your Old Droog - <i>YOD Wave </i>(Droog had enough releases in 2022 to make a rapper punch card)</div><div><br /></div><div>Marlowe - <i>Marlowe 3</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Homeboy Sandman - <i>Still Champion </i>(Mentions Denver within the first 20 seconds)</div><div><br /></div><div>Vic Spencer & Small Professor -<i> Mudslide</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Your Old Droog - <i>Yodney Dangerfield</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Logic - <i>Vinyl Days</i></div><div><br /></div><div>DJ Premier - <i>Hip Hop 50: Vol 1 </i>(Rapsody & Remy Ma with the best duo work on "Remy Rap")</div><div><br /></div><div>AJ Suede & Televangel - <i>Melatron's Cube</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Eleven & Jason D - <i>Carefully Crafted</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Danger Mouse & Black Thought - <i>Cheat Codes </i>(MF DOOM on "Belize" straight bars as the kids say)</div><div><br /></div><div>Mopes - <i>Unwound</i></div><div><br /></div><div>billy woods - <i>Aethiopes </i>("Wharves" is nice...best ever track named for port components)</div><div><br /></div><div>Westside Gunn - <i>10 </i>(Lots of "Skrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr" and "ay yo")</div><div><br /></div><div>Wrecking Crew - <i>Sedale Threat</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Benny The Butcher - <i>Tana Talk 4</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Action Bronson - <i>Cocodrillo Turbo </i>("Ninety One" clocking in at 1:57; quality not quantity)</div><div><br /></div><div>Open Mike Eagle - <i>Component System With The Auto Reverse</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-3487897540770538752021-12-30T08:24:00.006-07:002021-12-31T20:11:57.205-07:002021 Weighs A Ton: Top Rap Albums<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Boulder County Fire relief fund donations: </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.commfound.org/grants/get-grant/Boulder-County-Wildfire-Fund">https://www.commfound.org/grants/get-grant/Boulder-County-Wildfire-Fund</a><br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAcM_VMvtmUFV6Rpu0ZkM3q6l23xHWSAy2EyFtHkL4Mkdaf8ZCrwugjv7GQEzQY1249wb3pM3af-AWH_G2PmnU4me0NfjVJ6g7K752ad9JGQ0bEMnWQMCeuEn1XSEuIHTIjR_LpsAWREJsaiD5-rzBeh4wl7Y2ljRsOwTVtSJ1Y5s6CahdIes=s116" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="116" data-original-width="116" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAcM_VMvtmUFV6Rpu0ZkM3q6l23xHWSAy2EyFtHkL4Mkdaf8ZCrwugjv7GQEzQY1249wb3pM3af-AWH_G2PmnU4me0NfjVJ6g7K752ad9JGQ0bEMnWQMCeuEn1XSEuIHTIjR_LpsAWREJsaiD5-rzBeh4wl7Y2ljRsOwTVtSJ1Y5s6CahdIes" width="116" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">1- Namir Blade & L’Orange – <i>Imaginary Everything</i></span><o:p></o:p><p></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nashville’s Namir Blade teams up with producer L’Orange on a
masterful album, a subtle boom bap offering with southern undertones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The head nodder “Nihilism” starts the listener
on a enticing listen.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Griselda’s front man gives us the last of the HWH series
with the part 8 b-side and it might be the coup de grace of the lot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lead off track Hell On Earth Pt. 2 with
Benny and Conway sets off the album.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Song of the year is “Stonefruit”, where Alchemist laces a harmonious
track while Elucid takes to singing “I don’t want to lost control…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>billy woods completes the trifecta with precise bars
about love and expression.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Unlike his last album this one dropped without a huge price
tag, but still with the requisite hard beats and Haitian heritage woven
in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Curated by Westside Gunn, who
appears on three tracks.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">A skillful producer on his own, Ev linked up on this album
with the likes of Alchemist, Nottz, Mr. Green, Khrysis, Daringer and others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The result is one of Ev’s most complete and
introspective albums to date.<o:p></o:p></p>
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face release of the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After an ill
intro the album starts inferno-like on “Indigenous Gems”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guilty Simpson blesses the track “Hot Out
Here”.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The always contemplative Homeboy Sandman said half this
album is a reflection of his energy headed in the wrong way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The result is a solid inward facing album but
yet it includes bangers like “Go Hard”.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The frequent collaborators link up on a full album ripe with
basketball references throughout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pharoah Monch drops by on “Slam Dunk Contest” while “Reign Man” goes
hard with a piercing bassline.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This trio from Buffalo gave us just a fun, make you laugh
album, full of fun boom bap beats, samples and cuts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tracks like “Reclining Pleather Seats” give way later in the album to
tracks like “White Ppl”.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqpnRG_GslM3Fzz4wDVcj6L-ZVaT09YywJqYpeqFsMKKDcbj8JyQiqob-yQdQ2UYrkZgPNQVVt8QbaE-Cl7Anndk5abq80kF429lPwAJujEMu-w6ff9OGt0VylzSAl2pQlVoEvFVGsu5D59f91J8XXcauLL0f9_kuKrmsYElPOLWNNmcbOYKo=s116" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="116" data-original-width="116" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqpnRG_GslM3Fzz4wDVcj6L-ZVaT09YywJqYpeqFsMKKDcbj8JyQiqob-yQdQ2UYrkZgPNQVVt8QbaE-Cl7Anndk5abq80kF429lPwAJujEMu-w6ff9OGt0VylzSAl2pQlVoEvFVGsu5D59f91J8XXcauLL0f9_kuKrmsYElPOLWNNmcbOYKo=w103-h103" width="103" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">10 - Aesop Rock & Blockhead – <i>Garbology</i></span><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Garbology</i> sees the
collaborators join for surprisingly the first Aes album completely produced by
Blockhead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trademark complex lyrics throughout
the album, the standout track “Jazz Hands” included.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZMfzN7QlYlA1OwhT0U1veg9WY9oGy4i5B308uurUIQmejSoPE6SgSx6ZxVhJ5cb_NSstIg3s3sku0vkmy4F5GO_8NGRHOMCr50XSIlQdf7F6JrWE5_Fk4IafC-4NlKrlZ-LxInpdcicx-5b881KceH9lCIXM7JhpWvQsLVklv-wncO6yZJK4=s100" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZMfzN7QlYlA1OwhT0U1veg9WY9oGy4i5B308uurUIQmejSoPE6SgSx6ZxVhJ5cb_NSstIg3s3sku0vkmy4F5GO_8NGRHOMCr50XSIlQdf7F6JrWE5_Fk4IafC-4NlKrlZ-LxInpdcicx-5b881KceH9lCIXM7JhpWvQsLVklv-wncO6yZJK4" width="100" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">11 - Dark Time Sunshine – <i>Lore</i></span><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Their first album in nine years, Onry Ozzbourne and Zavala
bring a melodic offering with a variety of guests like Hail Mary Mallon, RAP
Ferriera and Homeboy Sandman on the standout “The Rite Kids”.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_uBx4oSl9TLtyjGvc0GQATxZo7QkjlCKM9bHxWgDGycke4yiMKZYvQjFsIOxBwfEFfmw6-1f8Hh5071v5SrHDYyCv8azYCfjuQrPNi9uXtP-eRmbbrDmvdBh00vOuLs7uOR_TdNc4Uhu1sj5g9CaIiuu7wVDmdQiRoP5aoP_EhIIkZtz_mpg=s100" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_uBx4oSl9TLtyjGvc0GQATxZo7QkjlCKM9bHxWgDGycke4yiMKZYvQjFsIOxBwfEFfmw6-1f8Hh5071v5SrHDYyCv8azYCfjuQrPNi9uXtP-eRmbbrDmvdBh00vOuLs7uOR_TdNc4Uhu1sj5g9CaIiuu7wVDmdQiRoP5aoP_EhIIkZtz_mpg" width="100" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 - Nems – <i>Congo</i></span><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yes he has us in stiches with his “don’t you ever disrespect
me” all over the internets, but Nems follows up the incredible <i>Gorilla Monsoon</i>
with this solid offering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>NYC Coney
Island Boom Bap, bing bong.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Others receiving votes:</u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Atmosphere - <i>WORD?</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Boldy James & The Alchemist - <i>Bo Jackson</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Czarface & MF Doom - <i>Super What?</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Melly Mel - <i>New People</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">On Tilt - <i>The 5th Album</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Planet Asia - <i>Rule Of Thirds</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Shamon Cassette & Jaz Infinite - <i>Blades of Steel</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Solemn Brigham - <i>Southside Sinner</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Wiki - <i>Half God</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Your Old Droog - <i>Space Bar</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Zilla Rocca - <i>Vegas Vic</i></p>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-78753739514368765432020-12-29T17:00:00.010-07:002020-12-31T10:17:50.721-07:002020 Plenty: Top Rap Albums<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwyYBlHCBvZXT-MfJuH3e6XYOPLX7BfCfecjHA67YimANbIcgEQbqpCEZCVh3oVn8cGU1tWvhmXbjQyCeCQCW-orHUSxw4SpAzGf7S_CfXrfy4wDRUsicuEmcp8AlXznQY8Y00Q/s100/000RTJ.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwyYBlHCBvZXT-MfJuH3e6XYOPLX7BfCfecjHA67YimANbIcgEQbqpCEZCVh3oVn8cGU1tWvhmXbjQyCeCQCW-orHUSxw4SpAzGf7S_CfXrfy4wDRUsicuEmcp8AlXznQY8Y00Q/s0/000RTJ.jpg" /></a></div>1. Run The Jewels - <i>RTJ4</i></span></b><p></p><p>On their fourth and crispest RTJ installment Killer Mike and El-P offer up the definitive party (on your own) starter single of the year in "Ooh La La" with Greg Nice and DJ Premier. "Yankee and the Brave" could be the year's top jump off track. Perhaps the duo's most cohesive, end to end project to date. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1lbXa2FsuauiiqBC-_iwRpvLkkbsjkJGw8gmXD21oCD5a2tgpvSRyWB4pQrPfmdgOi-3oSbQh3DqI3UEZgAFdFUnFUzxc1vbfxtSKIHH8IqiYm6GG9raLDSBJ0P94nih_KfloA/s100/000homes.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1lbXa2FsuauiiqBC-_iwRpvLkkbsjkJGw8gmXD21oCD5a2tgpvSRyWB4pQrPfmdgOi-3oSbQh3DqI3UEZgAFdFUnFUzxc1vbfxtSKIHH8IqiYm6GG9raLDSBJ0P94nih_KfloA/s0/000homes.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Homeboy Sandman - <i>Don't Feed The Monster</i></span></b><p></p><p>The Queens rapper is on his grown man rap on this dope project. Production from Quelle Chris keeps the album consistent. Bangers like "Monument" and funny joints like "Waiting on my Girl" as well as introspective tracks like "Don't Look Down" highlight throughout.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqPgyWUBiDJB_d0r46Zje0UBSWRkm1d7GNu8smSDbyKhikEYczK9iCJPFQh8-vkytvEW9ng3CDeK-YMI1nWk2exzF5u4fH9qsenu0cCov5XmCv8oNzKcNza_lCIgz-ThHxQ2uwA/s100/000marl.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizqPgyWUBiDJB_d0r46Zje0UBSWRkm1d7GNu8smSDbyKhikEYczK9iCJPFQh8-vkytvEW9ng3CDeK-YMI1nWk2exzF5u4fH9qsenu0cCov5XmCv8oNzKcNza_lCIgz-ThHxQ2uwA/s0/000marl.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Marlowe - <i>Marlowe2</i></span></b><p></p><p>Producer L'Orange and rapper Solemn Brigham are following up their original with another collection of boom bap but yet some broader musical beats. Stand out tracks include "OG Funk Rock" with A-F-R-O and "Future Power Sources" with DJ Trackstar.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhNy78QuOSUJoSm9DkCyrNvs_ybkWR87-cIWDkrSUEvup_YB_aMfv1OWbNeXMRfdaFS3dtfAHdifiPmJstyGgR92MawOz9fCoofAAdeACJyE2rqr-t3_K575-q-qjx2m7DU2iIA/s100/000aes.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhNy78QuOSUJoSm9DkCyrNvs_ybkWR87-cIWDkrSUEvup_YB_aMfv1OWbNeXMRfdaFS3dtfAHdifiPmJstyGgR92MawOz9fCoofAAdeACJyE2rqr-t3_K575-q-qjx2m7DU2iIA/s0/000aes.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Aesop Rock - <i>Spirit World Field Guide</i></span></b><div><br /></div><div>Aes blesses us again with his array, and I mean <i>array </i>of vocabulary, and even more of random references (Chaka Kahn, Paddington Bear, etc.) "The Gates" kicks off the album, which <i>is</i> in fact, a guidebook. "Sleeper Car" hits hard at the guidebook's midway point.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WXskQ8B947WH18wndKRqWEcOX-oAjmPjmpmOnsrHT1IDwGK9P98bYutJ5TJB0WAn7HL2wJmn30xuCuCTw5OSq5mHGpwsE_2iPTsGys5muIifG9uzjTbeT4tMnC9bNJ_JZFB0aA/s100/000tone.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WXskQ8B947WH18wndKRqWEcOX-oAjmPjmpmOnsrHT1IDwGK9P98bYutJ5TJB0WAn7HL2wJmn30xuCuCTw5OSq5mHGpwsE_2iPTsGys5muIifG9uzjTbeT4tMnC9bNJ_JZFB0aA/s0/000tone.jpg" /></a></div>5. King Magnetic and Tone Spliff - <i>Nobody's Safe</i></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>A gritty, 90s centric boom bap album akin to a 2 x 4 to the dome, sees producer Tone Spliff lacing the tracks for former AOTP member King Magnetic. "Ice Cream Sandwiches" is a stand out track as it jumps between the styles of KM, Tug McRaw, and the legendary Kool Keith.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifF5lPDFJb9IjqCIG_50icE0zwkfXY9xkjnyatqCAL4T_AbrFaz6T3x4NhTRhSHEILGNJYMgi9ziSXPnoSXb4_93BKjGpjUQ7qsh8hF3LbFX6AGMWaSARvKggn00YCEqvRhnhe1w/s100/000profe.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifF5lPDFJb9IjqCIG_50icE0zwkfXY9xkjnyatqCAL4T_AbrFaz6T3x4NhTRhSHEILGNJYMgi9ziSXPnoSXb4_93BKjGpjUQ7qsh8hF3LbFX6AGMWaSARvKggn00YCEqvRhnhe1w/s0/000profe.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">6. The Professionals - <i>The Professionals</i></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Producer Madlib and his brother, rapper Oh No's debut is full of the producer's trademark soul and clean beats. The last track, "Dishonored Valor" is a poignant track as Oh No highlights military reintegration. "Superhumans" is a banger built around a Too Short sample and features Chino XL and Elzhi.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2Em8_2ek9usDNMTQGeygOghcLzDxI5C7MlUtB92GhzKerH4jFaFW16kvCnVhiZCJqiQrthOs9DvB7ATsEHe5G_U1r3fdXAamDdx8TqUNlwT0eY8pEYYL05-E4Ftw1wC2hzCLqA/s100/000yod.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2Em8_2ek9usDNMTQGeygOghcLzDxI5C7MlUtB92GhzKerH4jFaFW16kvCnVhiZCJqiQrthOs9DvB7ATsEHe5G_U1r3fdXAamDdx8TqUNlwT0eY8pEYYL05-E4Ftw1wC2hzCLqA/s0/000yod.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">7. Your Old Droog - <i>Dump YOD: Krutoy Edition</i></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Like <i>Jewelry</i>, on this offering Droog turns inward to his Eastern European self, even delivering some lyrics in Russian. Perhaps the year's strongest guests: Mach Hommy, Tha God Fahim, billy woods, Phonte, El-P, and Black Thought, with the latter two on the posse cut "Pravda".</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AwZkPzVt6R286y84SRiHcZJwYh7Bxm59TxpBqHsTme5RFyVJDj_stB5LhmNVRRnjOF50Z5BLPpgjxyOk-lm3RfOqc1oKZoY3CkPyoJ2SAnjxzz9nA-hNEMoZtK-c_tqkEC1jMA/s100/000arma.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AwZkPzVt6R286y84SRiHcZJwYh7Bxm59TxpBqHsTme5RFyVJDj_stB5LhmNVRRnjOF50Z5BLPpgjxyOk-lm3RfOqc1oKZoY3CkPyoJ2SAnjxzz9nA-hNEMoZtK-c_tqkEC1jMA/s0/000arma.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">8. Armand Hammer - Shrines</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>billy woods and Elucid's fourth LP is a bit brighter than their previous work, but don't think it's all fun and unicorns now. The album cover is the first aspect to suck you in, then tracks of incredible beats and current lyrical content. "Leopards" and "Dean Cars", the latter with RAP Ferreira are play again worthy tracks.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiyExrJtsHd-VTaMU34xogyyOyQLXzXGMkxqtb20Qbopn-_7o-coFh1gInKIgY-5Pdh-7qQBckcOhEBfWwk5ZLgPN1XU4M6MYvhy6glPT9Mr4jQgEmr2EST7y0gWQJwE-HsGIf7A/s500/000shra.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiyExrJtsHd-VTaMU34xogyyOyQLXzXGMkxqtb20Qbopn-_7o-coFh1gInKIgY-5Pdh-7qQBckcOhEBfWwk5ZLgPN1XU4M6MYvhy6glPT9Mr4jQgEmr2EST7y0gWQJwE-HsGIf7A/w103-h103/000shra.jpg" width="103" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">9. ShrapKnel - <i>ShrapKnel</i></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Curly Castro and PremRock unite to form the follow up to the EP <i>Cobalt </i>and it doesn't disappoint. With the beats and production mined by Elucid and Willie Green, the duo shines over tracks like "Ghostface Targaryean" and "Dumile High." Guest spots from Zilla Rocca, Castle, and billy woods help set it apart.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicrpsCL3lFkBEWnlqtqoKiHXdC9eRO2TLbzNuLwpDl5ZbRv3L9S8XJv_yZwT1OzIQZY9tlx-8J-IykVuzxOHMSeBXRyp39wctIGSt27QLZ-nNesnIoxDYqQi12y7r1qllOnVKBw/s100/000clip.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicrpsCL3lFkBEWnlqtqoKiHXdC9eRO2TLbzNuLwpDl5ZbRv3L9S8XJv_yZwT1OzIQZY9tlx-8J-IykVuzxOHMSeBXRyp39wctIGSt27QLZ-nNesnIoxDYqQi12y7r1qllOnVKBw/s0/000clip.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">10. clipping. - <i>Visions of Bodies Being Burned</i></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>The trio's fondness for crafting horror-core leaning Hip-Hop continues on their well received abrasive record. Taking the name from the Geto Boy's Scarface's verse on "Mind Paying Tricks On Me," we see rapper Daveed Diggs in his ominous lane on tracks like "Say The Name" and "96 Neve Campbell." </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJqqlCRhKnqa9AjpMllLx-cJy61Kk1Zj2aDJNKNCBh1wHtULpOfIxmPV4lZLTFIsAEoUXZ1ZU9q92BhQRRY9WqyuS1vbObRFPpWA_sojpej-anKZi4M_5mlB1H_PKuWmIpg1UIg/s100/000west.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJqqlCRhKnqa9AjpMllLx-cJy61Kk1Zj2aDJNKNCBh1wHtULpOfIxmPV4lZLTFIsAEoUXZ1ZU9q92BhQRRY9WqyuS1vbObRFPpWA_sojpej-anKZi4M_5mlB1H_PKuWmIpg1UIg/s0/000west.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">11. Westside Gunn - <i>Who Made The Sunshine</i></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Without question the year belonged to Griselda and Westside Gunn. From his three project drops, to his fashion promotions, and even the Griselda tour early in the year. The Buffalo MC and curator followed up <i>Pray For Paris</i> with his Shady records debut. Guest appearances from Slick Rick, Busta Rhymes, and the rest of the Griselda camp on the ill posse cut "98 Sabres."</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNoi2eiaxazgAAlGaeGqGftqJKSzP0wWNnDikn5eXbTBnppxeOagDlIic5Ex6FD5i2fBHKZ82A52aeY7Fu2afsDBCY3yOjdMYfKPUsszZLaorN1FR5aAbIGsgbVB1uYt_SPzi_KA/s100/000bust.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNoi2eiaxazgAAlGaeGqGftqJKSzP0wWNnDikn5eXbTBnppxeOagDlIic5Ex6FD5i2fBHKZ82A52aeY7Fu2afsDBCY3yOjdMYfKPUsszZLaorN1FR5aAbIGsgbVB1uYt_SPzi_KA/s0/000bust.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">12. Busta Rhymes - <i>Extinction Level Event 2</i></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>As we've seen far too many times, Golden Era MCs don't usually fare well with comebacks, however Busta bucks that trend with his first album in nearly a decade. He brings in big names in the rap game with Rakim, Chris Rock, MOP, Rapsody (a rare he vs she on "Best I Can," Kendrick Lamar, and a tremendous verse from Q-Tip on "Don't Go."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES, 13-25</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>-DJ Chong Wizard and Zilla Rocca -<i> Midnight Sons</i></div><div>-Big Ghost Ltd and Conway - <i>No One Mourns The Wicked</i></div><div>-RA The Rugged Man - <i>All Of My Heroes Are Dead</i></div><div>-Eleven and Jason D - <i>Strike Back</i></div><div>-Jay Electronica - <i>A Written Testimony</i></div><div>-Third Root - <i>Passion Of The Poets</i></div><div>-Boldy James - <i>Real Bad Boldy</i></div><div>-UFO Fev and Big Ghost Ltd - <i>The Ghost Of Albizu</i></div><div>-Westside Gunn - <i>Pray For Paris</i></div><div>-Blu and Exile - <i>Miles</i></div><div>-Moor Mother And billy woods - <i>Brass</i></div><div>-Freddie Gibbs and Alchemist - <i>Alfredo</i></div><div>-Kid Abstrakt and Emapea - <i>Jazzy Vibes</i></div><div><br /></div></div>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-86320619301509572632019-12-28T09:49:00.001-07:002019-12-30T09:23:48.958-07:002019 Step On The Scene: Top Rap Albums<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1- Nems - <i>Gorilla Monsoon</i></b></span><br />
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Coney Island, Brooklyn is represented to the Timberland boot fullest in this grimy, gritty, and whatever else "g" stands for in this boom bap offering. "200" featuring Spit Gemz is a album standout with the two going back and forth over a nasty beat.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2- Billy Woods and Kenny Segal - <i>Hiding Places</i></b></span><br />
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woods, who never met a subject he won't broach, laces up the dark foreboding Segal beats to his standard fullest. In the highlight "Checkpoints" we hear woods "quit my job to kick raps instead, so family meeting everyone got start bring in bread."<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>3- Your Old Droog - <i>It Wasn't Even Close</i></b></span><br />
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Droog came through with three hot albums this year and this first offering set it off. With Mach Hommy serving as executive producer and also jumping on tracks ("RST" w/ MF Doom) we are treated to guest spots from Wiki and Roc Marciano among others.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>4- billy woods - <i>Terror Management</i></b></span><br />
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"The world's getting warmer we going the other way" woods bellows on the opening salvo "Marlow." Beats from Preservation, Blockhead, Small Pro and more give us an irreproachable meshing of themes and guests from Elucid, Mach Hommy, and Fielded.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>5- Griselda - <i>WWCD</i></b></span><br />
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The Shady debut of the Buffalo trio uses the formula that got them the rabid following they enjoy: hard beats and precise lyrics. Westside Gunn, Benny, and Conway with production from Daringer and Beat Butcha shine with interplay on tracks like "Dr Bird's".<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>6- Danny Brown - <i>uknowhatimsayin?</i></b></span><br />
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The Q-Tip executive produced album slows down a bit from previous efforts on songs like "Best Life" and the title track. "3 Tearz" featuring Killer Mike and El-P is a highlight with Danny rapping gems ("It was written, but not legible").<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>7- Gang Starr - <i>One Of The Best Yet</i></b></span><br />
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Old schoolers understandably got a bit sentimental when this dropped. It flows from the opener highlighting their older hits to first hearing Guru's voice on the raw energy, MOP driven "Lights Out". DJ Premier brings in old cohorts Big Shug, Jeru da Damaja, Q-Tip, and Royce to add extra flavor...and nostalgia.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>8- Quelle Chris - <i>Guns</i></b></span><br />
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Quelle Chris delves into our nation's conscious with a portrait of one of our trigger points. Mach Hommy, Jean Grae, and Denmark Vessey drop in with collabs. "Obamacare" is a hard as nails track ("make a rapper freeze up like I was Zach in Bayside").<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>9- Wiki - <i>Oofie</i></b></span><br />
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Oofie still sees Wiki having a good time ("shave my unibrow, I'd rather shave my balls") but also has some welcome introspective moments ("Way That I Am" featuring Your Old Droog). Lil Ugly Mane and Denzel Curry stop in on the exceptional track "Grim".<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">10- Sean Price and Small Professor - <i>86 Witness</i></span></b><br />
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Sean lives on with this collab with producer Small Professor. In the classic one MC one producer vein, he shines on tracks like "Refrigerator P" and "LaToya Jackson" ("if Kane battled Ra, Kool G Rap would win"), the latter with Quelle Chris and DJ Revolution. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>11- The Good People - <i>Good For Nuthin</i></b></span><br />
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Emskee and The Saint come with their fourth album: a feel good, no pretenses, throwback, bring a smile type vibe. The guest list is impressive with DJ Red Alert, Sadat X, Large Professor, and Lil Fame ("Higher") all dropping in.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>12- Black Moon - <i>Rise of Da Moon</i></b></span><br />
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Bucktown is back for the first time in 16 years with a comeback suggesting they never left. Buckshot and 5 Ft go with Evil Dee beats on, dare we say, back packer beats. The second single "Black Moon Rise" catches the Black Moon vibe of the past 25 years. <br />
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<u><b>Others receiving votes:</b></u><br />
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Sean Price and Lil Fame - <i>The Price of Fame</i><br />
Your Old Droog - <i>Jewelry</i><br />
Homeboy Sandman - <i>Dusty </i><br />
Nigel - <i>Tantrum </i><br />
Czarface Meets Ghostface - <i>Double Dose of Danger</i><br />
Westside Gunn - <i>HWH7</i><br />
Epic Beardmen - <i>This Was Supposed To Be Fun</i><br />
DopeKnife - <i>Things Got Worse</i> <br />
Zilla Rocca - <i>96 Mentality</i><br />
Freddie Gibbs and Madlib - <i>Bandana</i><br />
Rapsody - <i>Eve</i><br />
Benny - <i>Plugs I Met</i><br />
<br />@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-91320931566044125442018-12-29T09:17:00.001-07:002018-12-30T17:03:45.800-07:00Team 2018: Top Rap Albums<br />
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<b>1- Evidence - <i>Weather or Not</i></b> – On his third solo album,
Evidence once again comes with the weather theme and it rains or reigns as tops
this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Production from Alchemist,
Premier, Babu and others including Ev himself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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“Sell Me This Pen”. Others include Jonwayne, fellow Dilated Peoples member
Rakaa, and Slug on the standout track “Powder Cocaine.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>2- Royce Da 5’9 – <i>The Book of Ryan</i></b> – Autobiographical rhymes
have long permeated rap music, but Royce takes it next level on this
release.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The album delves into his
family life growing up, him and his father’s struggles with addiction, and his
brother’s own struggles (the powerful “Protecting Ryan”.) Of course he still
comes with his usual bar play on joints like “Caterpillar” with Eminem, and
“Summer on Lock” with Pusha T, Fabolous, and Jadakiss. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>3- Quelle Chris and Jean Grae – <i>Everything’s Fine</i></b> – The overriding
theme of the “everything’s fine” mantra is that truly in life, rap music,
politics, whatever, it’s <i>not</i> fine. The cohesiveness of the two MCs shines
throughout, as well as cameos by Your Old Droog (“Scoop of Dirt”), Denmark
Vessey, and Big Tone, as well as comics like Michael Che and Hannibal
Buress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An array of dope beats
throughout, including the West Coast flavored “House Call.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>4- Armand Hammer – <i>Paraffin</i></b> – Building on previous releases
from Backwoodz, <i>Paraffin </i>continues with raw raps, dense and abstract sounds,
and listener thoughts being provoked. As usual billy woods is on his grind, rapping
about everything and anything under the sun, shit even things <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not</i> under the sun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As always, Elucid comes through particularly on the incredible "Fuhrman Tapes". Production from a handful of beatmasters who vividly
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<b>5- Homeboy Sandman & Edan – <i>Humble Pi </i></b>– Two of the more
creative characters in the genre do the Wonder Twins activate thing and we are
the beneficiaries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Edan handles
production on all seven tracks, and we get his normal near-psychedelic meets
Boom Bap beats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Conversely Homeboy
Sandman handles most of the MC duties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>His effortless flow shines through on the campy “Never Use the Internet
Again” and the EP highlight of “The Gut.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>6- Crimeapple + Big Ghost Ltd – <i>Aguardiente</i> </b>– A one producer and
one MC project can be so aligned that it literally feeds off itself track after
track. That’s this joint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Throughout this album, the pair make you feel
that Tri-State spirit with a dark, almost mafia like vibe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Crimeapple raps with that edgy attitude on
the latter part of the album on the highlight "Five Chechnyans - Hammers & Swords" and the banging “Gorillas” with Benny and Milano Constantine. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>7- Blueprint – </b><i><b>Two Headed Monster</b> </i>– Rhyming and producing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doesn’t happen much in the game anymore, so
when Blueprint pulls it off flawlessly on Two Headed Monster, notice is
taken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the jump-off “Set it Off” to
the soulful “Masterpiece” Blueprint is in full control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guest spots from some of the underground’s
vets lend to the overall vibe: “Health is Wealth” with Supastition and Mr. Lif
and the stand out “Night Writers” with Slug and Wordsworth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>8- Westside Gunn –<i> Supreme Blientele</i></b> – Griselda has become a
fixture on these lists, a fixture attached with rusty nails dipped in embalming
oils.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cue the grimey beats, the story
telling and wordplay, as Westside along with a legit all-star team of producers
checks all the damn boxes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Statik
Selektah takes a turn on the upbeat “Westside”, while Daringer handles
throughout with the lead off “Gods Don’t Bleed” featuring Benny and
Jadakiss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>9- Sean Price & Illa Ghee – <i>Metal Detectors</i></b> – Sometimes
brevity isn’t good, but sometimes it’s great, in this EP’s case it’s eight
rapid fire Brownsville slaps to the face…definitely good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sean lives on through his music and this
effort keeps his light shining.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We find
Sean’s frequent target still being served: wack rappers. “I’m Hannibal Lecter,
you Hannibal Buress, worthless piece of shit rapper, pop the piece at you” he
simply states on the raw “2Pac by the Locker”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>10- Cypress Hill – <i>Elephants on Acid</i></b> – Legends in Hip-Hop come
back with their first album in nearly a decade and it affirms said legendary
status.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DJ Muggs, coming off a blazing year,
completely burns these beats down with a hallucinogenic blend of rock, drums, record
static, sitars, and blunts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course,
B-Real and Sen Dog are ever present as well, tracks like “Band of Gypisies” and
“Warlord” seamlessly joining with signature interludes and instrumentals.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>11- Czarface Meets Metal Face</b> – Our favorite rap super hero
Czarface (Inspectah Deck and 7L & Esoteric) meet up with MF Doom in their
ongoing quest to save underground Hip-Hop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They’ve achieved their stated mission on this album, a mix of comic book
segues, Boom Bap, and of course potent punch lines. The lead single “Nautical
Depth” stands out (“Flow like DiCaprio, wolf of all beats”) as well as
guest appearances from Vinnie Paz and Open Mike Eagle.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>12- Daniel Son & Futurewave – </b><i><b>Pressure Cooke</b>r</i> – Hailing from
Toronto, the pair come through with an album of rugged and raw no frills
rap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Futurewave handles production
throughout, which perfectly melds with Daniel Son’s unique flow and
wordplay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A high point is the grimey collab with
Saipher Soze on “Stained Lo” (“pour a cup of Henny and sit down, my only mission kill the king and get crowned”) and the heavy finale “Grace Slick” with Raspy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>1 - billy woods – <i>Known Unknowns</i> </b>– All billy woods releases brutally engage the listener with a varied and frenzied worldview, supreme wordplay, geopolitical invectives, and off kilter subject matter. But <i>Known Unknowns </i>takes it to the proverbial next level with astonishing Blockhead production, picking up where 2013’s <i>Dour Candy</i> last left us frothing. CHECK OUT: “Police Came to My Show”<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>8 - Armand Hammer - </b><i><b>ROME</b> </i>- The forces known as Elucid and billy woods join forces again on an album that sees them casting aspersions on the masses. "Carnies" featuring Mach Hommy will make even the most seasoned listener freeze and deadpan into space. Stellar production work and perfectly placed collabos with Quelle Chris and others make this one of the year's deeper records. CHECK OUT: "Shammgod" f/ Denmark Vessey.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>9 - Wu-Tang - <i>The Saga Continues</i></b> - Mixtape or album? Official Wu release or not? The answer is who the fuck cares because this goes hard. Longtime contributor Mathematics heads up the all the songs, with strong guest appearances from Sean Price and Chris Rivers. The biggest assists come from Redman, who is featured on three tracks including the savvy "Hood Go Bang" with Method Man. CHECK OUT: "Pearl Harbor" f/ Sean Price</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>11 - Jonwayne - R<i>ap Album Number Two</i></b> - The Cali-based MC and producer returns after a brief hiatus to give us this record, a complex tale of his downfall and ultimate redemption. He's not afraid to explore addiction on songs like "City Lights." Lending to the overall vibe is his own produced beats, a slower, less is more instrumentals, and a seamless transition of the candid tracks. CHECK OUT: "Live From Fuck You"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>12 - Career Crooks - <i>Good Luck With That</i></b> - The duo, Zilla Rocca and Small Professor, give us a vivid journey through their Philadelphia life. Storytelling abound about aging ("Clock's Ticking") and relationships ("Lipstick Itch") and more life situations adorn the record. For those fiending for the throwback aspect can live it on a legit posse cut, "Mike Milligan," which goes five MCs deep. CHECK OUT: "Corrupt Novelist"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Onry Ozzborn - <i>C V P II D</i></span>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-90977355245751836472016-12-22T06:00:00.000-07:002016-12-24T08:00:25.260-07:00Come Clean in 2016: Best Hip Hop Albums<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">1- </span>Westside Gunn- <i>Flygod</i> </span></b> <b>– </b>The Buffalo MC delivers the Griselda family opus with this mostly
Daringer produced album, a gritty, flawless collection of heavy, crisp beats
about street life and much needed New York rap braggadocio. Throughout is
Conway (including “Dunks” which includes a ’16 favorite: “A lot of these
rappers is weird, they wearing leggings and dying their fuckin hair”) holding
it down for his brother. Also ill
features from Benny, Your Old Droog (the melodic “Vivian at the Art Basel”),
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">2-</span> A Tribe Called Quest- <i>We Got It from Here...Thank You 4 Your Service</i> </b><b>–</b></span> This final Tribe album delivers an
emotional musical journey without relying too heavy on nostalgic kitsch. From the jump off “The Space Program” through
the first single “We the People” we know this isn’t a standard boring comeback
album. Q-Tip and Phife are still the main attraction, and surprisingly Jarobi
has got some lyrics to go too. Busta
Rhymes is peppered throughout, rhyming with vigor (“The Donald”) we haven’t
heard since the early 2000s. The guest
list is impressive: Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000, Consequence, guitars by Jack
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">3- </span>Meyhem Lauren – <i>Piatto d’ Oro</i></b><i> </i></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">–</span> </b>This plate of gold is the
Queens’ MC’s golden ticket with boom bap beats and precise lyrics
throughout. Don’t call Laurenovich
Action Bronson’s ‘Fuck That’s Delicious’ hype man, this album stands alone over
a vintage NYC 90’s sound. Standout
tracks like “Badmon Ting” and “Money in my Pocket” are just what the titles
suggest, no pretentious bullshit, just straight lyrics. Production wise it’s a damn all-star lineup:
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">4- </span>Danny Brown – <i>Atrocity Exhibition</i> –</span></b> It’s probably cliché to say this album is a psychedelic journey through Hip-Hop while on copious amounts of dust and your hair on fire. But alas, the description fits. The Detroit MC got lyrics, beats, delivery and cameos all straight bananas. Main producer Paul White meshes perfectly with Brown’s off/no-kilter style highlighting sex, drugs, and craziness. Posse cut of the year on “Really Doe” with Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, and a fire closing verse from Earl Sweatshirt.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">6-</span> MarQ Spekt & Blockhead – <i>Keep Playin</i></b> –</span> MarQ Spekt and NYC producer Blo9ckhead return with an ill followup to their 2014 release <i>JustPlayWitIt</i>. Grilchy, as Spekt is apt to say, is the operative word here, as thick layered beats are laid out for our MC to do work. The patois tinged “Insomnia” featuring C-Shotta got that cruising feel, Conway pops up on “Point Break,” while Karniege makes his usual ill-spitting appearance on “Caratrax.”</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">7- </span>Aesop Rock – <i>The Impossible Kid </i>– </span></b>Aes steps through in 2016
with his now-standard album of cascading rhymes after rhymes that would make
the thesaurus blush. Impossible Kid
lives up to its declarative title with such diverse-as-an-understatement topics
as his forlorn art career (“Rings”) to grief (“Get Out of the Car”) to his
brothers (“Blood Sandwich”) his cat (on “Hey Kirby”, which is understandably my
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">8- </span>Pyscho Les – <i>Dank God</i> –</span> </b>The Beatnuts / Corona Queens vet comes hard on this throwback joint, picking where he last left off: lots of smoking, lots of women, tough beats and lyrics. Who’s on this album? Who isn’t? Inspectah Deck, Jeru Da Damaja and Pete Rock on the NYC big-ups “Hip Hop Neva Left," the EPMD sampled “Danger Zone”, "Dope Addict" with the effusive Kool Keith, and perhaps the year’s illest joint “Baba Barz” with RA The Rugged Man.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">9- </span>Czarface – <i>A Fistful of Peril</i> – </span></b>Their trio’s third release
picks up on the heel’s of last year’s #1 SG Album with much of the same
formula: hard hitting beats with Inspectah Deck’s and Esoteric’s fierce word
play. The formula works again. Clocking
in at a smooth 35 plus minutes, there’s no time for fuckery over the 13 tracks,
including cameos from Pyscho Les on “Dust” (“my turf, you just here on a field
trip,) Conway on the grimey “Machine, Man & Monster” and Meyhem Lauren and
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">10- </span>Dillon & Paten Locke – <i>Food Chain</i> –</span></b> The moment the first
track “Sound the Alarm” blasts from the speakers it’s apparent Dillon and beat
maker Paten Locke know exactly how to make the connoisseured rap fan nod their head. It doesn’t stop there, as throughout the
album the same formula permeates; the laid back vibe of “Thirsty Loops,” to
“Humdinger” which features Supa Dave West and Dres (yes that Dres), then
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">11-</span> Elucid – <i>Save Yourself</i> </b><b>–</b> </span>The Backwoodz Studioz lyricist brings his solo LP and shines throughout with a underground narrative and an honest look through a complex lens. This is one of those albums that must be digested, a couple listens won’t suffice. It takes multiple listens with songs like “Obama Incense” and the penetrating “Jealous God” before the listener can truly “get it.” Armand Hammer cohort Billy Woods appears on tracks “Lest They Forget” and the eerie yet invoking“Bleachwater.”</div>
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same jam or record twice… I am way too nice” Home Sand says to his fans on
“Taking (Bleep)” and that is 100% accurate.
The vibe on this record is tremendous, highlighting the MC’s lyrical
dexterity with a consistent beat selection. Backed by a few producers,
including Jon Wayne and RJD2, the former putting in work on “Heart Sings”, and
even Large Professor on “It’s Cold,” Homeboy Sandman offers a concise, easy
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<i>Two years ago, a friend of mine...</i><br />
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Today is the 10 year anniversary of the Slushy Gutter Summer. Please no congratulations or "salute" but rather it should be "I'm sorry" or "bruh?"<br />
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Take some solace that it's been whittled down from posts 4-5 times a week to just one post a year.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">RELATED</span></b>: Redman - "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si186d57Ra4">I Bee Dat</a>"</span>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-76024453642216260872015-12-30T05:24:00.000-07:002016-12-21T14:33:09.227-07:002015 Reigns Supreme: Top Hip Hop Albums<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">1</span>- Czarface- <i>Every Hero Needs a Villian</i></span>-</b> 7L, Esoteric and
Inspectah Deck have perfectly crafted the Czarface persona to reclaim the top
spot (also #1 in 2013) with a brilliant sophomore album. 7L creates the perfect backdrop for the two
MCs and crazy pop culture references (Star Wars, wrestling, complete
randomness) abound. Even wilder guest
appearances from the likes of Large Professor (the standout “World Premier”),
RA The Rugged Man, GZA Doom, Method Man, and Juju from The Beatnuts.<br />
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rap.” If being a grown up means thought
provoking, intellectual, expressive lyrics, then the description sounds
good. Woods switches it up with 24
tracks over just less than an hour, each its own story or conceptual work that
mesh together perfectly. the stalwart Elucid makes several
appearances throughout including the standout track “African Dodger.” Once again, Woods reminds us he is one of
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mixtape and EP game to give us his first full length offering and arguably the
year’s most fun filled album. Whether
it’s him and Meyhem Lauren’s wordplay on “Falconry,” or flipping a Billy Joel
sample on “Brand New Car”, or the crazy three part “Thug Love Story 2017,”
culminating with “Easy Rider” (“rocking very loose pants”) and perhaps the year's best feature verse "Baby Blue" with Chance The Rapper, <i>Mr. Wonderfu</i>l is a
vibrant album throughout all 13 tracks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Roots Crew fame and the “Live From the Streets” beatsmith team up for a short
(clocking in at a neat 36 minutes) banger of Boom Bap beats and precise
lyrics. From the first track “Dolla
Bill” and throughout Malik prowls on each offering, sounding hungry and fervent
(like “Definition”: “had you cart wheeling doing tricks Vietnam shit for your
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gave a late gift this year with this album.
Superb production from the likes of J Howells Weatherman, Scott Thorough,
and Harry Fraud complements Tone’s sometimes hyperactive, sometimes lucid but
always on-point lyrics. He takes on
gentrification, off the wall old school references, and frankly some very
unexpectedness. Features with Kool AD
and Snafu and a Bazooka Rap mix from Edan make this a December to remember.</div>
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and a whole Arctic Pole, bang my old art out of a Bose” Oh No raps on the track
“Driving Gloves” (Watch the video with Action Bronson in all its awesomeness.) The entire album takes a similar weed infused
turn, with crazy news/reality show samples frequently about disgusting
events. If ever there was a track to
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Preservation under the alias from The Manchurian Candidate for this brief
albeit cold journey. Like the Chinese
doctor and hypnotist namesake, Ka’s rhymes draw you in; listen too closely and
you might be transported to Brownsville or beyond. At first glance the tracks, all named “Day” might scare the uninitiated,
but listen to “Day 81” with Roc Marciano and you’ll get right on board. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">8</span>- Joey Badass- <i>B4.DA.$$</i></b></span>- Don’t crown Joey Badass as the savior
of NYC rap or that "he’s bringing New York back", what he’s doing is putting out dope
music. Yep, there’s head nods to an era
be gone on “Paper Trails” and the ill “No 99” (sounding like it could be
straight from a Black Moon joint.)
Joey’s Caribbean influence shines throughout, especially on the track “Belly of the
Beast.” As NYers always remind us, NY never
left, and now it’s in good hands.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">9</span>- Shirt- <i>Nike Adidas Records</i></b></span>- Queens cat Shirt charts for the
second straight year with another release of 12 strong tracks, a few loosies
from the past year and some new material.
Unlike many projects, Shirt is the lone MC on every track and gives us
lyrics about reality. Producers United
Crates, DJ Dahi, Steel Tipped Dove, and others highlight the free
tape. The last song, the San Holo
produced “Top of the Whitney” is certifiable bananas and may be the year’s best
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era where rappers search out producers for the quintessential “hot beat” Earl
Sweatshirt didn’t have to go far to find someone for his debut follow-up, he
produced every track except one. The result
is a driven, raw, stripped down sound of just 10 tracks in half a hour with
Earl as an MC commanding each track with sometimes cocky, sometimes
introspective lyrics. Collabos include
Vince Staples, Dash, and Wiki on the standout “AM // Radio.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">11</span>- Michael Christmas- <i>What A Weird Day</i></b></span>- The Boston MC follows
up a whirlwind year with his second release, pondering where he’s been and
looking at how things have or haven’t changed. It's no more evident than in the top track “Look Up / Save The Day” (produced by Qreamybeats) where the
perspective reaches the hook and asks “there ain’t no stars in the hood, but I bet that
we would leave if we could.” Current rap
heavyweights Logic and Mac Miller pop up, the latter on the nice “Grab Her
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">12</span>- Your Old Droog- <i>Kinison </i>& <i>The Nices</i>t-</b></span> With the is-he or
isn’t-he Nas narrative in the rear view mirror, Coney Island’s Your Old Droog
can focus on delivering dope music. On
<i>Kinison</i>, which opens with the namesake robust comedian bellowing against rappers,
Droog laces tracks over a theme of 90's rock music, titles like the Marco Polo
produced “Sonic Youth” and “Porno For Pyros.”
Followed by the DJ Skizz produced <i>The Nicest</i>, it finds a bit more refined sound
with the highlight track “We Don’t Know You.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">13</span>- Wiki- <i>Lil Me</i></b></span>- The Ratking (also with a strong EP release
this year <i>700 Fill)</i> front man drops his first solo project, a clean and crisp record with
Madlib, Black Milk, Harry Fraud and others manning the boards. The Nasty Nigel collab “Living With My Moms”
and the other tracks (both Hak and Sporting Life drop by, the former on the
exceptional “Sunday School Dropout”)
give the listener a true NY feel, not a throwback big beat sound, but an
eccentric, intoxicating journey throw Wiki’s hometown.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><b>FINAL NOTE</b></u>:</span> Sean Price's <i>Songs In The Key Of Price</i> isn't on here, but not because it didn't chart. Sean Price has long been and will be an SG favorite, all of his work is spectacular. This release is being held out and honored in a special place. RIP SEAN.</div>
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Bowls! More bowls! When you are done with those then more bowls! Count it out like a late 90's rap song "mo bowls, mo bowls, mo bowls!"<br />
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There's enough bowls that every man, woman and child in the municipality of Henderson, Colorado can have their own bowl. There's bowls named after states, bowls named for giant corporations, bowls named for processed foods, bowls named for other bowls. Bowls take teams that have losing records (no joke here, that's real.) Bowls have their own bowls.<br />
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But who doesn't have a bowl? Our Colorado Buffaloes. For what seems like the 67th straight year, Colorado will not appear in a bowl game. CU's last bowl game was the 2007 Independence Bowl versus Alabama. I wonder what ever happenned to the Crimson Tide after that game.<br />
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What we do have is the 10th Annual SG Bowl Pick Em. This year is a bit new, there's no confidence points and it's open to anyone. Whoever can join, just don't give a single shit! As always, the winner gets nothing but glory. Enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/bowl/group/8447/join"><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></span></a><br />
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Group ID = 8447<br />
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RELATED: Hieroglyphics - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k729U5AMIKI">"You Never Knew"</a> ("And it's been a long time since I feel I've been felt. But the only thing I fear is fear itself...")<br />
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<strong>FOUND BY</strong>: Commish CH<br />
<strong>WHERE</strong>: Woody Creek Tavern, Woody Creek CO<br />
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<b>1 –</b> PFM and Pot Roast come up big as Broncos beat the
Patriots and advance to their seventh Super Bowl.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>2 –</b> Broncos get a bit of redemption from the Raven debacle
by beating the Chargers and moving on to the AFC Championship.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>3 –</b> The CU Buffs men’s hoops team gets selected to their
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<b>4 –</b> Peyton Manning breaks Brett Favre’s all time TD record
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<b>5 –</b> Rockies clean their front office house and get rid of
Dan O’Dowd and Bill Geivett.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>6 –</b> CU Buffs win a road game against the mighty UMass
Minuteman in Foxboro.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>7 -</b> Avs and new coach Patrick Roy reclaim the Central
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<b>8 -</b> Kenneth Faried makes the all-tourney team as the USA
claims gold at the World Hoops Cup.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>9 -</b> Vail’s Mikaela Shiffrin stars at the skiing portion of
the Sochi Olympics.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>10 –</b> Broncos clinch the AFC West for the fourth straight
year by beating the Chargers in San Diego.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>1-</b></span> Dilated Peoples - <i>Directors of Photography</i></span><br />
"We just capture the facts, Dilated never left, I'd like to welcome us back" raps Raaka Iriscience on the lead track "Directors" which is a testament to Dilated's formula: great beats, lyrics, and nothing over the top. Production by Alchemist, DJ Premier (the highlight "Good as Gone"), and Evidence and Babu perfectly mesh Dilated with guests like Vince Staples and a decent hook by Aloe Blacc on "Show Me The Way." The bonus cut "Hallelujah" is a classic hard to find posse cut.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>2-</b></span> Homeboy Sandman - <i>Hallways</i></span><br />
The Jonwayne produced track "America, The Beautiful" is a vivid look at a the country from a the NYC based MC, as he follows up that track with more tales, both comical and serious, and personal stories, even delving into his diet and relationships. Production is very strong and has that "grown rap" feel from DJ Spinna, Blu, Oh No. and 2 Hungry Brothers. The album finale "Enough" f/ J-Live and Kurious will have the listener wanting more.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>3- </b></span>Your Old Droog - <i>Your Old Droog LP</i></span><br />
The great mystery of Your Old Droog ("is he Nas?!") unfurled throughout the year, but when the dust settled we were left with a great collection of tracks over DJ Skizz beats ("Nutty Bars," "Free Turkey") and an MC ripe with pop culture references and abilities. The actual LP dropped late in the year but include "Hoodie Weather" f/ Prodigy and the Larry Fisherman produced "Sleepers" in the group and it gets even stronger.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>4-</b></span> Ghostface Killah - <i>36 Seasons</i></span><br />
So forget all about the new Wu album and concentrate on this Ghostface album if you are looking for that "classic" Wu Tang sound. Both Kool G Rap and AZ appear on enough tracks that it could almost be a group offering. Follow Ghost and crew on his return to Shaolin and the impressive 20 page comic book included in the liner notes.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>5- </b></span>Michael Christmas - <i>Is This Art?</i></span><br />
"I'm the school PSA, messages from Michael Christmas: put the guns away let's have some fun today, with drugs and drinking" he raps on the single (check the video) "Y'all Trippin" sets the tone for this fun album. Make no mistake, the Boston MC can spit. "Overweight Drake," "Leonard Washington," and "Michael Cera" all are unique tracks but still allows Christmas to shine over some production from Thelonious Martin, Teddy Roxpin, Childish Major and others.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>6-</b></span> Hail Mary Mallon - <i>Bestiary</i></span><br />
Aesop Rock and Rob Sonic are on a mission to save the old bowling alley on Main. What better way to do that than with a "fundraiser concert!" In addition to that vein, the two play off each other so well on tracks like "Whales" which Aes brags "cops five haircuts at the same time" while Rob says his dog "makes money when he barks."<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>7-</b></span> PRhyme - <i>PRhyme</i></span><br />
DJ Premier links up with a seemingly rejuvenated Royce Da 5-9 along with producer Adrian Younge's standout sample generation. Royce isn't shy about rapping about being sober and his drinking past, and the guest list is impressive: Mac Miller has a wicked verse, along with the ever elusive Jay Electronica, Killer Mike, Common, AbSoul, and all of Slaughterhouse on the finale "Microphone Preem."<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>8-</b></span> Run The Jewels - <i>Run The Jewels 2</i></span><br />
There isn't too much to write about RTJ2 since every blogger/critic/barista with a mustache/person with a keyboard has hailed it as the year's best. So, in joining the chorus, El-P and Killer Mike have crafted another classic. A guest verse from Zack De La Rocha (yes, rapping, and rapping well!) on "Close Your Eyes (And Count To Fuck") is a highlight.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>9- </b></span>Shirt - <i>Rap (Album)</i></span><br />
Queens based Shirt gained some traction with his "Shirt fucked Rihanna" and fake NY Times article slogan and campaign, but he should gain some fans with his full length album. Besides having the top video of the year with "Take Off (Queens Cat)", the album is a dope work from the MC and his underrated production team.<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">10-</span></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> Marq Spekt & Blockhead - <i>JustPlayWitIt</i></span><br />
Blockhead is brought in to perfectly compliment Marq Spekt's off-kilter wordplay with his trademarked production sound. The NY producer and Philly MC get "Grilchy" throughout this joint, and get extra props for sampling "Posse On Broadway" on "Grilchy 808".<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>11- </b></span>Zilla Rocca & The Shadowboxers - <i>No Vacation For Murder</i></span><br />
SG stalwart Zilla Rocca checks in with his latest "Noir Rap" joint, we can debate what that means, there's no question of the strength of this album. Strong lyrics and verses from Curly Castro and Has-Lo among others fill the tracklist. "Fake Surfers" is a standout track with an exhaustive look at the fakeness of the rap and real world.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>12-</b></span> Dinosaur Burps - <i>Awesome Stuff We Did When Nobody Was Looking</i></span><br />
West Virginia's own were back with another strong indie record, complete with such songs like "Death Metal In A Minivan," "Titties Rule," "Eat My Hat," and "Nap In The Face Of Danger." If those titles and B Rude's and their guest's seem not so serious, that's the point. <br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><b>Others Receiving Votes:</b></u></span><br />
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Armand Hammer - <i>Furtive Movements</i><br />
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Ratking - <i>So It Goes</i><br />
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Apathy - <i>Connecticut Casual</i><br />
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Meyhem Lauren & Buckwild - <i>Silk Pyramids</i><br />
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Sadat X & Will Tell - <i>Planet Of The Grapes</i><br />
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Step Brothers - <i>Lord Steppington </i><br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><u><b>AND ITS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE DAY ONE:</b></u></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2006/12/06-spit-top-hip-hop-albums.html">2006</a> </span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2007/12/fresh-for-07-top-rap-albums.html">2007 </a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2008/12/08-plate-top-hip-hop-joints.html">2008 </a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2010/01/09-rhyme-top-hip-hop-albums.html">2009 </a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2011/01/10-again-top-hip-hop-albums.html">2010 </a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2012/01/2011-tell-em-top-hip-hop-albums.html">2011</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://www.slushygutter.blogspot.com/2012/12/2012-pack-top-hip-hop-albums.html">2012 </a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2013/12/2013-for-certain-top-hip-hop-albums.html">2013</a></span><br />
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Another year, another empty void of bowl games for Colorado fans. While our bowl-less streak is at seven years, the Slushy Gutter streak of stupidity that is the Bowl Pick Em challenge forges on.<br />
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Follow the link below and join. Join twice, join with Mark May, join with the entire Cub Scout troop from your area, sign up people that you don't like, sign up under witty names, sign up with lame names like "Steve's Ass Kicking Picks." Point is, sign up and live vicariously through the 1000 other bowl teams.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">GROUP ID = 2490</span><br />
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PASSWORD = beer</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>RELATED</strong></span>: The Grouch - "</span><a href="http://youtu.be/LCHV2I_Xog0"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Artsy</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">" - ("...if you're cool with me then I'll look past the void in you")</span>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-66467102655522794882014-08-23T06:08:00.001-06:002014-08-23T06:09:46.040-06:00SG NFL PIck Em 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Again...It must be the end of summer. Because all those pesky teenagers are not around? Because there's Christmas stuff in the stores? Because your liver hurts from all that summer beer? Yes to all, but also because it's time for the annual Slushy Gutter Pick Em.<br />
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Pretty simple, sign up on Yahoo, pick games, pick your confidence, go back to sleep. As per tradition the winner of the group will get a hunk of nothing. Brag to your friends that you won the NFL Pick Em and they'll be like "but you ain't got a damn thing." But you know you are the NFL Pick Em guru, and that make you feel special.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">SG NFL PICK EM</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Group ID = 21626</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Password = beer</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/register/joingroup">CLICK HERE </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue;"><b>RELATED</b></span>: Tash f/ Raekwon - <a href="http://youtu.be/He3QWePVSF4">"Rap Life"</a> ("...let's go half on a football team...")</span>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-31726517963097068662014-07-10T20:15:00.002-06:002014-07-10T20:17:30.888-06:007evenThirty F/ Sean Price - "Hook Heavy"<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/32qDv1StnAM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Will definitely be checking for this dude 7evenThirty after this ill gem from his new album <i>The Problem</i>. Teaming with producer Gensu Dean, he masterfully rocks this bluesy-rock beat with a wide variety of the verbs and metaphors. And then there's SG favorite Sean Price (yep, he gets off a little jab at NYC's Hot 97), who in the words of Big Daddy Kane, could "fart on a record, and trust me...it would sound good." @slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-46179426497032385952014-03-16T18:30:00.000-06:002014-03-16T18:30:00.682-06:00SG Tadmania Bracket Challenge '14<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ho hum, another NCAA Touney for the Buffs. That's three straight and more coaching fiyahhhhhh by Tad and crew. Seriously though, anyone who has been a fan or student over the last 40 years in Boulder realizes it's just incredible what is going on with the program. It was a hoops wasteland for the majority of that time and three straight NCAAs is almost incomprehensible.<br />
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In other words: real recognize real.<br />
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What is back again to match your wits with the hardwood is the SG Bracket Challenge. And as always, the winner gets a fat plate of nothing, a trip to beautiful nada, and a take home prize of zilch. Except for the title f being the baddest hoops mofo on the SG.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Slushy Gutter Brackets 14</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">On Yahoo <a href="https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/quickenloansbracket/register/joingroup">(click here)</a></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">RELATED</span></b>: Raekwon - <a href="http://youtu.be/Iq7Wm8sz4Ec">"Heaven and Hell"</a> - ("...he made a half of mil for real...")</span>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-726886911714572582014-02-24T05:04:00.000-07:002014-02-24T11:05:01.229-07:00Bathroom Bar Art #14<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>FOUND BY</strong>: Commish CH<br />
<strong>WHERE</strong>: Gunsmoke Truck Stop, Johnson Village, CO<br />
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section</strong></u>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-12745662997806594302014-01-24T05:00:00.000-07:002014-01-24T07:07:14.216-07:002013 For Certain: Top CO Beer Spots<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2013 can certainly be remember as a year where the craft
brewery really blew up across the Centennial State.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nearly every suburban town in the Denver area
has one or several, while even tiny mountain hamlets support these brew
producing outposts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The SG partook in quite a few of these throughout last year,
and while I’m no beer snob or even a huge connoisseur, many are worth of
mention.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Post Opening Day, the SG Crew ventured to <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Our Mutual Friend
Brewing</span></strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hipster is the operative word
here, but there was no record scratch as the crew walked in in Rox gear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beers are tasty and nothing overly fancy
décor wise, with a nice laid back vibe and even “bring your own vinyl” days.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Back in the day, North Denver was simply called “North
Denver” but now the area is “The Highlands” and further divided into “LoHi” and
such.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In one of those areas is <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Prost
Brewing</span></strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A great summer spot, myself and
seven time SG winner TDub spent a few German style beers watching college
football at their communal tables.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dipping into the central mountains, any true Coloradoan
knows of Salida.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A riverside town with
some great arts and great bar/restaurant scene.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I ventured on the requisite town bike to <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Moonlight Pizza</span></strong>, which also
brews their own beers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A slice and cold
beer in their outdoor area with a late summer mountain vibe was memorable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s been there for years, but <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Southern Sun</span></strong> in Boulder was
the perfect post-CU Spring Game stop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tasty beers and even tastier entrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The décor is very Boulder-ish and service is uber-friendly.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I tagged along with three time SG winner JL Smooth on an all-encompassing
Boulder craft tour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stop one was<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> Fate
Brewing</span></strong>, which had good beers and great appetizers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wasn’t your typical beer fan vibe, as there’s
a family setting and a great patio.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stop
two was a beer fan honey hole:<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> J Wells Brewing</span></strong>, a tiny nanobrewery in an
industrial park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where we were served
by, who else, J Wells.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The last two
spots were <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sanitas</span></strong> and <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>Wild Woods</strong></span>, the first with a great outdoor area and the
latter with a tasty beer selection.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It wasn’t all breweries in 13, as some old standard
bar/restaurants caught the SG eye.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
of those was <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ernie’s Pizza Bar</span></strong> in the Sunnyside neighborhood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reinvented over the past couple years,
Ernie’s has great Italian cuisine and an extensive beer menu.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">High above Nederland stands the tiny enclave of
Rollinsville, blink and you might miss it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But a quick turn into the “main drag” and you’ll see the venerable <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Stage
Stop Inn</span></strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bright and roomy, complete
with art, great all-day breakfast food, and a nice beer selection, it is the
perfect lazy afternoon resting point.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Video gamers have flocked to <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">1Up</span></strong> in LoDo for tourneys and
the like, but even us imbibers can appreciate their cold beers and old school
games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A great place on a hot Rockies’
day for a cold beer and some Skee Ball or Donkey Kong.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On the other end of the LoDo spectrum is the <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Viewhouse</span></strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Massive and mainly open, the Viewhouse has
the standard pub fare and cold beers of all flavors in the shadow of Coors
Field.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its giant backyard draws the pseudo
Vegas daytime crowd, drinkers, and those looking to soak the Colorado sunshine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A family summer vacation took us to Grand Lake and during
nap times I was able to walk to the <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Lariat Saloon</span></strong> on the fabled Grand Lake
Boardwalk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A true dive bar that doesn’t
really cater to the tourist crowd, I enjoyed a simple Coors Original.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Apparently it’s an older bar with quite the
history, but was more interested in a nice conversation with the bartender and regulars.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The same trip saw a more family friendly trip to <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong>Brickhouse
40</strong></span> in Granby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A restored 40 year old
brick building, it has decent food, a great interior, and cold beers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kids were giddy from a horseback riding
session and colored away, while Mrs Commish and I babbled about who knows what
in a rare lunch without endless under-five year old questions and
concerns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a memorable afternoon,
and that’s what most of these bar trips create.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You’ll remember the conversations, the people, and the funny stories
from across the thousands of watering holes in this great state.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cheers!<o:p></o:p></span>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-19071852037104025102014-01-04T06:50:00.000-07:002015-01-08T07:15:00.750-07:002013 For Certain: Top CO Sports Moments<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: yellow;"><b>1- </b></span>Buffs’ guard Askia Booker Euro-steps his way to a buzzer
beating 3-pointer as CU snaps a decade-long losing streak to the Jayhawks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;">2- </span></b>The Broncos and Cowboys go at it in a Jerry World sized
offensive shoot out that finally sees the Broncos prevail in a game for the
ages 51-48.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: yellow;"><b>3- </b></span>The Buffs force a fumble and scoop it up for a game clinching
touchdown in the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown for Mike McIntyre’s first CU
win.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: yellow;">4-</span></b> Tad Boyle and CU avenge a loss to Oregon State four days
earlier in the Pac 12 tourney in Las Vegas, ultimately netting their second
straight NCAA trip and a 10 seed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">5- </span></b>Andre Miller reverses the clock and goes to the hole for a winning shot in game one of the Nuggets opening playoff series following a
57 win season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>6- </b></span>Eric Decker has four TDs as the Broncos pass a critical road
test in Kansas City, beating the Chiefs 35-28 and assuming control of the AFC
West.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: yellow;"><b>7-</b></span> The Buffs avenge Sabatino Chen’s game winning overturned
shot in Tucson by routing the Wildcats on St Valentine’s Day in Boulder.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>8- </b></span>Peyton Manning tosses touchdown number 51 to Julius Thomas
in Houston against the Texans to break the single season TD mark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>9- </b></span>Peyton Manning throws seven TDs and put the banner
controversy in the on the back pages and beat the Ravens 49-27 in the NFL
season opener.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: yellow;"><b>10- </b></span>CU earns it only Pac 12 football win as the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Buffs’ offense and super stud WR Paul
Richardson put it on the Cal Bears in Boulder 41-24.<o:p></o:p></span>
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GOING BACK IN THE DAY:<br />
<a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2013/01/2012-pack-top-colorado-sports-moments.html">2012 Best of</a><br />
<a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2012/01/2011-tell-em-top-co-sports-moments.html">2011 Best</a><br />
<a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2010/12/10-again-top-co-sports-moments.html">2010 Tops<br />2009 Tops</a><br />
<a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2008/12/08-plate-top-co-sports-moments.html">2008 Best</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">1 - </span>Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric - <i>Czarface</i></span></div>
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Couple beat maestro 7L with his standard partner Esoteric
and you have a good combo, but add Wu alum Inspectah Deck and you have head nod
central on this offering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guest artists
like Action Bronson, Ghostface, Vinnie Paz, and Oh No shine on their respective
tracks that have a comic book and old school wrestling feel punctuated with a
90’s Golden Era production.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">2 - </span>Armand Hammer – <i>Race Music</i></span></div>
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Billy Woods and Elucid have such an undeniable chemistry,
they lace the entire album with deep thinking (addiction, death, family,
relationships) bars, Woods’ trademark worldview rhymes, and nary a beat that
musters a skip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blue Sky Black Death
provide the backdrop on bangers “Renaisance Garments” and “Noserfatu” while
Woods frequent producer Marmaduke also provides production.<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">3 - </span>Grayskul – <i>Zenith
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“We strive for excellence, you strive for elegance” Onry
Ozzborn bellows on the standout track “Face and the Fang.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It could be the declaration for all
underground Hip Hop, but also serves as the matra for Seattle based Grayskul.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Onry and JFK Ninjaface’s release yet another Fake
Four stamped album with the crisp production and a highlight cameo from Aesop
Rock on “Not Going Anywhere.”<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">4 - </span>RA The Rugged Man –
<i>Legends Never Die</i></span></div>
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This crusty mofo took years to release new material, but it
was well worth the wait.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Production
galore from Buckwild, Apathy, Marco Polo, and a handful of tracks by Mr. Green,
including the touching “Halo” which talks to RA’s late father. But it ain’t
all serious, as the standard grimy, fuck-you, sexed up, dirty beer guzzling
rhymes are ever present.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">5 - </span>Earl Sweatshirt –<i>
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Say whatever the standard stereotypes about Wolf Gang or
Earl and his exile in Samoa, but this album proves that they- notably Earl –
have crazy mic skills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the flip side,
Doris is dark, not a lot of happy cheering among the tracks that Earl laces
alongside Tyler, The Creator, Domo Genesis, Mac Miller, and the surprising
joint “Molasses” with the RZA.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">6 - </span>Run The Jewels – <i>Run The Jewels</i></span></div>
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After last year’s <i>R.A.P. Music</i> set the standard, El-P and
Killer Mike took it to the proverbial next level with the self titled
debut.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seriously bumping and deep
grooves lay the foundation for El-P’s signature lyricism and Killer Mike’s
Southern baratone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only two cameos, but
both are well worth it: Big Boi on “Banana Clipper” and Prince Paul on “Twin
Hype Back.”<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">7 - </span>Qwel & Maker – <i>Beautiful Raw</i></span></div>
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The Chicago sound comes through again on this release , as
Qwel weaves tales of Chi Town and beyond.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The official press release references “thoughtful care” put into the
album and at the end of a listen, it evokes just that: two artists giving a
polished release to their fans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guest
appearances from Swamburger,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gouch of
Living Legends, and a highlight verse from Qwazaar.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">8 - </span>Billy Woods – <i>Dour Candy</i></span></div>
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Last year’s top spot holder is back – again – with producer
Blockhead on a full length subsonic journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Woods is at his best with his many layers of sex, shows, and general
city living in the every gentrifying urban corridor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blockhead’s production helps maintain Woods’
imagery throughout.<br />
The highlight guest
appearance is a superb Aesop Rock verse on the standout “Tumbleweed.”<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">9 - </span>Doppelgangaz – <i>Hark</i></span></div>
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Hark’s production takes the album title into account with NYC
Golden Era beats, but this isn’t a tribute to the 90s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The production and MC duo EP and Matter ov
Fact spit grimey and sometimes grungey or even gross lyrics, but it never bumps
into the gimmick category.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clocking in
at under 40 minutes, this album is bridged with quick instrumentals and
standout tracks like “Skin Yarmulke.”<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">10 -</span> Castle – <i>Gasface</i></span></div>
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The second track “No Prep Time” with its cathedral like
organ music sets the tone for Castle’s debut; a sometimes psychedelic,
sometimes off kilter, always funky and clever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The North Carolina MC/producer has a refreshing, quick, and no cameo
album that seems to always leave you with a smirk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check “The Punisher Kills Hip Hop” for some vivid
story weaving.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">11 -</span> Jonwayne – <i>Rap Album One</i></span></div>
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Los Angeles based MC / Producer comes correct on his proper
debut, a simplistic yet layered sapproach with crisp lyrics and off beat
production.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sandaled one (he even
has a track titled “Sandals”) relishes the different tag, rapping “…Maury
Povich, because my style has no father.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Scoop DeVille featured “Come Up Pt 1” and “Come Up Pt 2” are certain
to get the head nodding.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">12 -</span> Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge - <i>Twelve Reasons To Die</i></span></div>
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Leave it to Ghost to think outside of the standard Wu box as
he enlisted composer Adrian Younge to put together a musical offereing that
mirrors a comic book and also as the soundtrack to an Italian horror film.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Standard Wu appearances from Deck,
Cappadonna, U-God, and Masta Killa (on the banger “I Declare War”) even further
the album’s flawless stories.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u>OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES</u></span></b>
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Vertual Vertigo – <i>Come Fly With Me</i></div>
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Quelle Chris – <i>Ghost At The Finish Line</i></div>
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Ill Bill - <i>The Grimy Awards</i></div>
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Hide and Seek Zoo – <i>Banji</i></div>
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Demigodz – <i>Killmatic</i></div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><u><b>LET'S TAKE A TRIP TO THINK BACK: </b></u></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2006/12/06-spit-top-hip-hop-albums.html">2006</a> </span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2007/12/fresh-for-07-top-rap-albums.html">2007 </a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2008/12/08-plate-top-hip-hop-joints.html">2008 </a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2010/01/09-rhyme-top-hip-hop-albums.html">2009 </a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2011/01/10-again-top-hip-hop-albums.html">2010 </a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://slushygutter.blogspot.com/2012/01/2011-tell-em-top-hip-hop-albums.html">2011</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="http://www.slushygutter.blogspot.com/2012/12/2012-pack-top-hip-hop-albums.html">2012 </a></span><br />
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As always, the winner gets the glory and praises of the entire football world (or at least the 30 or so people who will participate.) Invite anyone to join, special bonus points if you leave the link on the bathroom stall at a seedy strip club.<br />
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Who doesn't love a good party deck? Chilling in the sun with a cold beverage, yacking it up wth the crew, checking out the hotties. Yep, the days of Summer are complete with a good deck. Although when said deck is at a Major League Baseball game, it throws somewhat of a big splinter into the normal deck experience. (back in the day, I used to get a kick out of simply erasing a few lines and changing "deck" into "dick" on restaurant and bar signage, ie "Come and enjoy our fully stocked outdoor bar and dick!"
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Yes, the Brothers Monfort announced the complete transformation of upper right field <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_24275380/rockies-unveil-plan-bar-restaurant-upper-deck-right">into a party deck</a>. Because you want partyers up there rather than, say, baseball fans. Ever trapsed up to upper right field? There's a reason it is called "upper", Sherpas and/or billy goats may be sighted. Climbing that high to "party" should mix well with alcohol and sun dresses.
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The standard rage from Purp fans is to put the deck money (again, do some erasing and it's "dick money", which may be correct when discussing ownership) into the product on the field. But Brother Dick is ready for you pesky fans and slaps back that the renovation cash is coming from the stadium district. Ah yes, the stadium district. Anyone who thinks the stadium district and team that plays in said stadium aren't intertwined probably thinks ESPN and ABC are completely separate networks. Dick Boy also adds that the most this will cost the team is a "one year contract on a utility player." Because why would a team accustomed to playing long games with plenty of pinch hitters need one of those?
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So while enjoying one of your 50 plus Colorado microbrews (standard microbrew at a tasting room is $5+, so at the stadium, just be prepared to give them your watch as payment), talking to some dude in a pair of boat shoes and a day glo tanktop, and ogling some chick dancing to "Gasolina", remember this is National League Baseball at its finest.
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>RELATED:</b> Inspectah Deck - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRxZdZHncGs">"Word On The Street"</a></span>@slushygutterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245930450334521895noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782271.post-87488415437209563042013-08-23T06:12:00.000-06:002013-08-23T08:30:34.937-06:00SG NFL Pick Em 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It must be the end of the summer! No, not because you are watching college co-eds move into the dorms through binoculars, but rather it is time to register for the annual SG NFL Pick Em (crowd cheers)<br />
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As always, the winner of this Pick Em gets nothing. Yep, join the winners over the past few years and share in their massive accumulation of nada. Maybe you can parlay the win into a commercial for Jake Jabs or some sh*t, but don't get your hopes up.<br />
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We're over on Yahoo, so holler at us, ya heard?<br />
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