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<title>Lupe Fiasco</title>
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<description><![CDATA[What makes Chicago's Lupe Fiasco special isn't that he's the most talented rapper of his generation, nor that he has a boyish charisma that jumps off his records and has drawn the attention of Jay Z and Kanye West. Technical acumen is not as important as your favorite indie emcee would have you believe, and charisma can be manufactured. What's special about Lupe is the honesty and clarity of his lyrics. He's a war emcee: he raps about the war on terrorism, the war on drugs and the war on the poor. "This has been brought to you by genocide, sponsored by crack," Lupe declares. Over the course of his debut drug dealers with tears rolling down their eyes man funeral processions. Cops roll by laughing at the misery they've sworn to police. The "game" is the "belly of the beast," the streets a "demon in a dress with dollar signs in her eyes and semen on her breath." There's "blasphemy for prayers," "Hennessey tears" and "hollow tips for teeth." For Lupe, "Righteousness is a father teaching his kids/ That what's better than wealth is respect for yourself."
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Atmosphere</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A hip-hop trio from Minneapolis, Atmosphere comprise Slug on the mic, Ant on production, and Mr. Dibbs on the wheels. Founders of the Rhymesayers collective and label (which also includes Eyedea & Abilities and Brother Ali, among others), the group has been steadily on the grind since the mid-1990s, playing countless shows for rabid underground heads at events like Scribble Jam and Coachella. Often dubbed "emo-rap" because of Slug's heart-on-his-sleeve lyrical approach, they've been embraced by legions of kids (especially young girls) and critics alike, regularly selling out large venues in both the U.S. and abroad. Their albums include <I>Overcast!</I>, <i>Lucy Ford</i>, <I>God Loves Ugly</I> and <I>Sevens Travels</I>. In 2004, they hit radio and MTV2 paydirt with the single "Trying to Find a Balance."
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Common</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:28:11 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Something about the rhythm of Common's flow -- the way he phrases his intelligent rhymes -- turns his voice into an instrument. He started out as Common Sense, releasing two excellent albums filled with sparse beats and dizzying rhymes that were unusual exports from the pop-focused hip-hop scene in the Midwest. Though he's been pigeonholed as a mellow Jazz Rap minimalist, he's got enough consciousness-stirring lyrics to make a listener sit up and think as they nod to his thick grooves. The album that broke him was <I>One Day It'll All Make Sense,</I> a record with rich, organic beats that balanced his unorthodox vocal style. Touring with a live band (often the Roots) seasoned him for his next effort, <I>Like Water For Chocolate</I>. Stretching hip-hop's boundaries, Common has drawn on everything from thick, Fela Kuti-inspired afro-beat to jazzy live backing, with tracks produced by DJ Premier and the Soulquarians (including drummer/mastermind ?uestlove and singer/keyboardist D'Angelo). In 2002, his sound grew considerably more experimental, and the Jay Dee-produced <i>Electric Circus</i> somewhat alienated fans of his earlier material. After taking a few years to regroup, Common returned triumphantly with <i>Be</i>, teaming up with fellow Chi-town native Kanye West for an exceptional back-to-basics album that many critics have hailed as a modern classic.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Tech N9ne</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:47:15 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the foremost practitioners of Midwest horrorcore, Kansas City's Tech N9ne has been frightening listeners with his warped ghetto tales for nearly a decade, though casual listeners wouldn't know it from his paltry recording output. Like most artists who gravitate towards the bloody extremes, Tech (ne Aaron Yates) was brought up in a very strict, religious household with a fundamentalist Christian mother and a Muslim stepfather. Despite their best attempts to shelter him, Tech was exposed to rap early when an uncle brought over a copy of proto-rapper Blowfly's "Rap Dirty." Tech was immediately captivated and soon picked up a mike and started spitting his own rhymes. At 17, he left home and soon got involved in the drug game. But during this time, Tech's rap career was beginning to take off and the young rapper moved to New Orleans for the sake of his career. He has lent his unique perspective to tracks by such artists as Eminem, D12 and Tupac. Unfortunately, it would be the first of many false starts, and he would soon be forced to return to Kansas City sans record deal. Tech refused to give up his dreams, though, and he hooked up with longtime collaborator Icy Rock and producer Dan Juan, who would help the rapper record his 2001 debut, <I>Anghellic</I>. Based on the success of advance singles, the album received major label distribution via Interscope Records. <I>Anghellic</I > was predictably dark, opening with the invocation "Welcome to hell" and refusing to relent thereafter. Tracks such as "Psycho Bitch," "Suicide Letters" and "Tormented" were ghoulishly sinister, approaching the tone and themes of fellow Midwesterner Eminem's more extreme tracks. Though the album was lauded in underground circles, it didn't catch on in the mainstream and Tech was dropped from his contract. Undeterred, he quickly re-entered the studio and independently released 2002's <I>Absolute Power</I>. That album opened with the anti-industry screed "The Industry Is Punks." Throughout both of his two proper full-lengths, Tech's vocal cadence displayed an unusual pliability. From the double-time rap of "The Industry Is Punks" to the growl of "Trapped in a Psycho's Body," Tech's flow was unpredictable. The only common denominator among the songs was Tech's ability to project a sense of impending menace. We can only hope that this Midwestern madman will once again be resurrected.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>RJD2</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A producer and DJ from Columbus, Ohio, RJD2 is undoubtedly one of the most hyped beatmakers in independent hip-hop today. He got his start making tracks for the MHZ crew (Copywrite, Camu Tao, Tage Proto), then worked his way up with a series of singles and mix tapes before unleashing his critically-acclaimed debut LP, <i>Dead Ringer</i>, on the uber-hip Def Jux label in 2002. Much like DJ Shadow (an obvious influence) before him, RJD2's music appeals not only to the underground hip-hop community, but also to aging indie-rockers and hipsters who don't care for most rap music. Loaded with moody samples, dusty drum breaks, dialogue clips, and pieces of vintage soul jams, the mostly instrumental <i>Dead Ringer</i> elicited rave reviews from a wide variety of listeners, and was bound for many critic's "best of 2002" lists.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>J Dilla</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:06 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[One of hip-hop's most accomplished producers, J Dilla helped define the sound of underground hip-hop. His signature blend of breezy soul music, jazz licks and hip-hop thump can be heard in the music of Kanye West, Madlib and the Roots. And while charting was never a priority, Dilla was as accessible as anything by the Neptunes, and he worked with such pop artists as Busta Rhymes and Janet Jackson. When Dilla passed in February 2006 due to liver failure, there was an instant and inescapable void in the hip-hop universe -- one that will not be easily filled. <br></br> Dilla began his musical odyssey in the late '80s as part of the emerging Detroit hip-hop crew Slum Village. He was labeled a prodigy -- when the group formed in 1988, Dilla was only 15. Dilla first reached national attention in the mid-'90s while producing for Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. Though Trife and Q-Tip's chemistry together had long since waned, Dilla's production on <I>The Love Movement</I> at least made the CD listenable. Subtle counter melodies and light, shuffling breaks were the order of the day, and tracks such as "Find My Way" and "4Moms" found Dilla in increasingly pastoral form. It provided a proper sendoff for one of hip-hop's most celebrated groups and set the stage for the neo-soul movement that would later help redefine urban music. <br></br> Dilla produced for many key artists in the neo-soul genre. His work on D'Angelo's <I>Voodoo</I> was quintessential, while the tracks that he completed for Erykah Badu (including "Cleva" and "Didn't Cha Know") were equally compelling. But Dilla was too restless a musician to be confined to one sound. As he was turning out tracks for the headwrap soul set, he was also helping to guide the careers of hip-hop superstars Common and Busta Rhymes and overseeing the commercial emergence of his old Detroit crew, Slum Village. SV's 2000 single "Rise Up," from the <I>Fantastic, Vol. 2</I> album, was featured extensively on MTV and was vintage Jay Dee: sample-based with slight electro embellishments and awkward, non-quantized drum programming that would be dubbed by the Roots' ?uestlove as Dilla's "drunken style." <br></br>It was during this time that Dilla would experience his greatest commercial successes. Q-Tip's "Vivrant Thing," from his solo debut <I>Amplified </I>, was that rapper's biggest single to date, and Dilla's work on Busta Rhymes' <I>The Genesis</I> and Common's <I>Like Water for Chocolate</I> was equally popular. Suddenly, Dilla was a top-tier producer, a status that was cemented when Janet Jackson contracted him in 2000. Dilla never felt comfortable in the role, and he soon departed from Slum Village (rumor has it that that the group wanted to take a more commercial approach) and began to focus on producing for lesser-known Detroit acts. His production during this period was grittier. While his signature off-tempo drums were still in place, the delicate soul samples that dominated his earlier work were supplanted by a thornier electro edge. <br></br>In 2003, Dilla linked up with California producer Madlib. Madlib's work was obviously influenced by Dilla, though it was abstract and tangential where Dilla's was focused and concise. Their 2003 collaborative LP, Jaylib's <I>Champion Sound</I>, was an underground hip-hop classic. Dilla was so smitten with Madlib and his Stones Throw label that he relocated to L.A. and signed to Stones Throw. It would be here that Dilla released</I> Donuts </I>, his last album. The record found Dilla flipping classic soul samples and was widely heralded as his best work in years. It was a fitting bookend to one of hip-hop's most illustrious careers. <br></br>Due to Dilla's incredible medical expences, a fund has been set up to provide financial relief for Dilla's mother. If you'd like to help, please send check or money orders to the following address:<br></br>
Maureen Yancey<br></br>
132 N. Sycamore Avenue<br></br>
Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>P.O.S.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It makes sense that P.O.S. hail from the snow-capped confines of Minnesota. The emcee/producer's sound is cold and carnivorous, seemingly chock-full of the sort of sonic nooks and lyrical crannies that sprung from too much time spent in confined spaces with the same squad. But to say that P.O.S. is unique isn't to say that he's inaccessible. P.O.S.'s blend of punk-rock ethos and hip-hop swagger has earned him fans in both genres; you'll now find his music in the hip-hop section, but he began his music career as a drummer for various punk bands in the Minneapolis scene. In fact, as a teenager, P.O.S. questioned whether or not hip-hop was a vital art form. Those questions were laid to rest when he heard Company Flow's seminal <I>Funcrusher Plus</I>. That record, as well as various underground mix tapes he was picking up, demonstrated that the genre was much more pliable than P.O.S. originally thought, and would allow the musician to express himself in new and exciting ways. Along with rapper Syst and DJ Basis, P.O.S. founded the group Cenospecies in 2001. The crew was short-lived but its album, <I>Indefinition</I>, introduced the rapper/producer to local audiences. From there, P.O.S. teamed up with childhood friend Kai and formed the group Doomtree. As they begin attracting the attention of like-minded artists, the group became the crew that currently includes Mictlan, Sims, Dessa, Cecil Otter, Marshall Larada, Bobby Gorgeous, Emily Bloodmobile, Lazerbeak, Paper Tiger, Turbo Nemesis and Tom Servo. In 2004, P.O.S. released his first full-length, <i> Ipecac Neat</i>. Though it was a self-released album, the buzz surrounding it was significant enough to land P.O.S. a distribution deal through local indie stalwarts Rhymesayers, who are headed by indie heartthrob Slug (also of Atmosphere). With the right label deal and a sound that crossed genre boundaries, P.O.S. was suddenly the center of national attention. His 2006 follow-up, <I>Audition</I>, didn't disappoint. Full of odd instrumentation and agro-flavored sonic abrasion, the album was exceedingly immediate -- as if it were ticker-tape from the sub-conscious of a new -- and until now -- voiceless generation.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Slum Village</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A much-lauded trio out of Detroit, and sometimes referred to as "the next Tribe," Slum Village have a warm and jazzy sound rife with vintage samples, deep bass and hearty, soulful grooves. Producer/emcee Jay Dee (well-known for his work with ATCQ, D'Angelo, Common and others) crafts mellow, buttery tracks while he, T3 and Baatin kick smooth flows. Laid-back yet hittin', Slum Village's tight joints are ideal for just kicking back and vibing to.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[As a member of Minneapolis' Rhymesayers collective (alongside Atmosphere, Eyedea & Abilities, and others), Brother Ali perfectly encapsulates that heralded crew's aesthetic. He has a knack for insightful lyrics, but he tempers these emo tendencies with tough-guy bravado and a stinging litany of battle-ready insults. Inspired by pioneering emcees like Slick Rick and KRS-One, he began rapping at the age of 15. In 2000, he released his cassette-only debut, <i>Rites of Passage</i>, followed by the excellent <i>Shadows on the Sun</i> in 2003. Though that album was well received by critics and the Rhymesayers faithful, it failed to catch on with the general public, and Ali spent the next two years fighting poverty and engaged in a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife, whom he claims was both mentally and physically abusive toward him and his son. The blood and tears were on full display on his next disc, <i>The Undisputed Truth</i>. For that record, Ali scaled back some of the bravado and explored his inner emotional fissures. Once again, the album gained critical praise and a cult following, but failed to make an impression on the wider listening audience.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Eyedea &amp; Abilities</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:53:15 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An emcee/DJ duo from Minneapolis, Eyedea & Abilities serve up the sort of
thoughtful, reflective hip-hop that many critics have dubbed "emo-rap." Like
their labelmates Atmosphere, their songs revolve around personal feelings and
frustrations and never veer into gangster fairy tales or high life fantasies.
Abilities is a champion DJ and excellent producer, while Eyedea is a Scribble
Jam battle vet with a style akin to wordy lyricists like Sage Francis or even
Aesop Rock. They released their debut album <i>First Born</i> in 2002, followed
by <i>E&A</i> in 2004.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Hi-Tek</title>
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<category>Producers Corner</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:10 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A fast-rising producer from Cincinnati, Hi-Tek's distinctive, laid-back beats are finding more and more exposure outside the hip-hop underground. He's worked extensively with Mood (peep their <i>Mission Control Presents: Prehistoric Sounds</i> LP), and through them he hooked up with Talib Kweli. He and Talib went on to form Reflection Eternal, releasing classic singles like "Fortified Live" on the then-fresh indie label known as Rawkus. Hi-Tek provided many key tracks to Talib and Mos Def's <i>Black Star</i> album, and in 2000 he and Kweli dropped the eagerly-anticipated <i>Train Of Thought</i> full-length, featuring serious bumps like "The Blast" (which he also rhymes on) and "Move Somethin'." His debut solo record <i>Hi-Teknology</i> followed in 2001, with choice cameos from Cormega, Buckshot, and Common.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Rhymefest</title>
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<category>Midwestern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:44:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Chicago's Rhymefest is best known as the ghostwriter for none other than Kanye West. Of course, that could very well change when Rhyme drops his own album, <I>Blue Collar</I>, in the spring of 2006. Midwest audiences should need no introduction to the charismatic rapper. The battle MC won a freestyle competition against Eminem in 1997; collaborated with Twista, ODB and Common producer No ID; and has released numerous mix tapes and regional singles. In fact, Rhymefest already has a proper full-length album underneath his belt: 2001's often-discussed, rarely-heard <I>Raw Dog</I> featured production entirely by Kanye West. The rapper's casual flow and blue-collar themes attracted attention from the New York hip-hop illuminati, and Mark Ronson's Allido, an imprint of J Records, soon scooped him up. In 2005, Rhymefest's visibility increased significantly when he was nominated and won a Grammy for writing West's "Jesus Walks." The two had been childhood friends and had emerged from a similarly middle-class background. West had even offered to sign Rhymefest to his GOOD music label, but 'Fest declined, citing the desire for the two not to mix business with friendship. Rhymefest's Grammy win served to whet the public's appetite for <I>Blue Collar</I>. With the continued popularity of West, Common and Twista -- and the emergence of Lupe Fiasco and Rhymefest -- Chicago is set to challenge Atlanta and N.Y.C. as the nation's hip-hop capital.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>MC Breed</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 17:07:43 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[MC Breed dropped his first album <i>MC Breed & DFC </i> in 1991. A smart, dangerous and consistently funky collection, the single "Ain't No Future In Yo' Frontin'" became an underground smash, lending street credibility to the long-neglected Midwest scene. The Flint, Mich. emcee soon went solo and released a dozen albums over the course of the '90s, never straying from his trademark baritone gangsta narratives and smooth, keyboard-driven production. Although largely overlooked by the media and coast-conscious listeners, Breed is a skilled rhyme-spitter with an astonishingly deep body of work. His album <i>The Thugz Vol. 1</i> was released in 2000.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Black Milk</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:10:21 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Detroit rapper Black Milk is one of the most promising young producers in indie hip-hop. He grew up with the generation that saw J Dilla as a model, and his productions reflect this influence. He first rose to national attention with his contributions to Slum Village's fourth self-titled disc. Along with fellow Detroit producer Young RJ, Black Milk formed BR Gunna. The duo released <I>Dirty District: Vol. 2</I> on Barak Records in June 2004 to critical praise. Black Milk released his solo debut <I>Sound of the City</I> in 2005, which was followed by the <I>Broken Wax</I> EP in the fall of 2006. Though it's unfair to call Black Milk a Dilla clone, there are several stylistic similarities between the two, and with Dilla's demise in early 2006, hip-hop devotees tried to anoint Milk the heir to his throne. He didn't disappoint. <I>Popular Demand</I> came as somewhat of a revelation in 2007. Sparse, lo-fi and sublime, it cemented Black Milk's reputation as a master of hard drums and electro hip-hop. 2008's <I>Tronic</I> further expanded his palette, pulling from pop, neo-soul and revivalist boom bap.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Binary Star</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:33:16 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hailing from Michigan, Binary Star craft some of the smoothest, most deliciously unforgettable tracks around. Senim Silla and the Anonymous go all-out on the mic, casually delivering intricate prose and thoughtfully addressing numerous topics, including phony-ness in the industry and unstable ladies. Flows are consistently wordy while never straying into played gangsterisms or overtly abstract randomness. Production tasks are handled exquisitely by Decompoze and Held Hostage Production, pairing laid-back beatscapes with bubbling upright basslines, refreshing pianos, and precision cuts. Already high rollers in the underground scene, Binary Star are poised to take over; their deep lyrics and shining soundtracks are too funky to resist.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Trick Trick</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2009 13:53:40 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A rapper/producer out of Detroit, Trick Trick is a longtime affiliate of Eminem and D-12 and is rumored to have sold over one million units independently (which would be incredible if it were true). He heads his own crew called the Goon Squad and has toured with big ballers like 50 Cent and Lil Jon. No stranger to beefs, he has had well-publicized run-ins with both Styles P and Trick Daddy (supposedly he onceknocked TD's teeth out onstage). After a major label bidding war, Trick signed with Universal and released the synth-drenched single "Welcome 2 Detroit" (featuring Eminem) and the full-length <I>The People Vs.</I> in late 2005.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Count Bass D</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:00:58 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Count crafts wholly original hip-hop grooves with the freedom afforded only to accomplished musicians who play all their own instruments. Besides rocking the cover off the mic with bountiful metaphors and a boldly confident delivery, he lays down live drum tracks that flip and evolve in ways breakbeats and drum-machines can't duplicate. His studio duties don't end there: spacious basslines, nimble guitar riffs, and bubbling keyboards are also borne from his musical repertoire and nourished to maturity by his manipulation of the mixing boards. Bass-D's one-man hip-hop experience matches the might and presence of an entire band.
- Rosemary Pepper]]></description>
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<title>Copperpot</title>
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<category>Instrumental Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:43:45 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>J Rawls</title>
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<category>Indie Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:39:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>The Platinum Pied Pipers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:57:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Comprised of Motown natives Waajeed and Saadiq, the Platinum Pied Pipers are a production duo known for their headnod-inducing, soulful hip-hop vibe. Their early singles and compilation appearances won them gushing accolades from jaded journalists and hard-to-impress artists (?uestlove, Madlib) alike, leading to sold-out European shows before they even had an album out. They first came together around the millennium, meeting through Detroit crew Slum Village (who Waajeed helped start with Jay Dee back in the early nineties). With Waajeed's refined MPC skills and Saadiq's live musician background (he studied under Marvin Gaye cohort Barrett Strong), the two began producing for the German group ASD and Japan's DJ Mitsu. After several fruitful years behind the boards, they began touring internationally and wowing audiences with their unique-yet-
familiar sound. They finally released the full-length <I>Triple P</I> in the summer of 2005.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Blueprint</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:53:49 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Undie rapper from Columbus, Ohio, rightly approved of by many folks who usually scoff at undie rap. Fun fact: was nostalgic for 1988 at least three years before Cool Kids were nostalgic for 1988 -- how's that for being ahead of his time, huh? Oh wait. Recommended: <i>1988</I>]]></description>
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<title>Mr. Dibbs</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:55 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Master sample chef chops down-tempo rhythms with a virtual history of diced hip-hop quotes slipped in perfectly over the beat. Mr. Dibbs' has turned heads with his scratch dexterity as a guest on compilations including <i>Return of the DJ, Vol. 2</i> and <i>Cue's Hip Hop Shop, Vol. 1</i>.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Finale</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:18:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Unknown Prophets</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:59:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>I Self Devine</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:31:29 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Fat Jon the Ample Soul Physician</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 08:25:47 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A producer/emcee from Columbus, Ohio, Fat Jon is fast becoming one of the underground's brightest stars. A member of both 3582 (with J. Rawls) and Five Deez, he also records solo, dropping various instrumental projects for labels like Mush and Counterflow. Also known as The Ample Soul Physician, he's loaned his beatmaking prowess to projects by Dose One, Mood, and Lone Catalysts among others. His lush compositions merge traditional hip-hop stylings with mellow jazz musings, smooth but never boring. Fat Jon's solo albums include <i>Humanoid Erotica</i> (under the name Maurice Galactica) and <i>Wave Motion</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Illa J</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:50:26 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Dayton Family</title>
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<category>Midwestern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:32:35 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hailing from Flint, MI (hometown of MC Breed), the Dayton Family dropped their first album <I>What's On My Mind?</I> in 1995. Their no-nonsense ghetto rap won them love across the Midwest, and an appearance on a No Limit's <I>Down South Hustlers</I> compilation furthered their rep. <I>F.B.I.</I> followed in '96, but the group's ongoing legal dramas led to their to their demise. In 1999, both Shoestring and Ghetto E put out solo albums.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>All Natural</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:00:02 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Serengeti</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 10:49:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Breez Evahflowin</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:11:46 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Guilty Simpson</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:04:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Detroit has produced some amazing hip-hop in the past decade, and few are as gully or as connected as Guilty Simpson. The emcee has been rapping since the early part of this decade, and he came up with the likes of Slum Village, Eminem (whom Guilty still calls "Marshall"), D12, Obie Trice, Proof, Phat Kat and Black Milk. But it was an encounter with J Dilla in 2001 that led the emcee to national prominence. The legendary producer included the emcee on his 2003 collaborative album with Madlib, <I>Champion Sound</I>, and afterwards suggested that indie stalwart label Stones Throw sign the talented young rapper. Though Guilty's gutter flow and street-smart lyrics were a departure for the label, Simpson's arrival was celebrated by the Stones Throw faithful. His debut, <I>Ode to the Ghetto</I>, dropped in 2008.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Wale Oyejide</title>
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<category>Midwestern Lyricists</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:25:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Black Spade</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:57:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Black Spade is a St. Louis emcee, producer and clothing designer who was a founding member of one of that city's most promising groups of the mid-'00s, Soul Tyde. Like Soul Tyde, Spade thrives on energetic fusions of soul, jazz and hip-hop, which made his solo debut, <i>To Serve With Love</i>, the subject of instant critical attention after its release in March 2008.
- Nate Cavalieri]]></description>
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<title>Five Deez</title>
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<category>The Midwestern Basement</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:05:40 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Eulorhythmics</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 10:31:52 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>MOOD</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:54:25 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Repping for Cincinnati, Mood create thinking man's hip-hop, built with intelligent wordplay and smooth, loop-driven beats. Comprised of Dante, Jahson, and Main-Flo, they debuted in 1997 with the excellent LP <i>DOOM</i>. They've also worked extensively with fellow 'Nati resident DJ Hi-Tek.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Big Tone</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:35:46 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>CNOTE</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:43:15 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Oklahoma emcee delivers extremely positive and spiritually-minded rhymes over synth-heavy production by GHOST and J. Lasky. Overall vibe is jazzy and warm, punctuated by his easygoing but deep lyrics.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Infinito: 2017</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:11:22 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A top-shelf lyricist from the south side of Chicago, Infinito 2017 (aka Marcellous Lovelace) has recorded dozens of independent albums since the mid-1990s, both as a solo artist and with various crews. Sporting advanced, intelligent verses that stray from the guns/money/hoes formula, he is an emcee's emcee, known for educated wordplay that makes you think, but avoiding the conscious hippie rap tag. He has worked extensively with Chi-town representatives such as the Molemen, DJ What and Unorthodox Poets Society, and is one-half of the group I.T. alongside Thaione Davis. Infinito's many releases include <i>Music With Sound Right Reasoning</i>, <i>Continuous</i>, <i>Documentary</i> and <i>4 Track Mishaps</i>. With his impressive mic style and tireless work ethic, it's only a matter of time before he blows up on a national level.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Grayskul</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:49:11 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Invincible</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:18:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Cutty B. Spooky</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 9 Aug 2008 09:06:01 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Cincinnati emcee serves up blood-soaked horro-rcore lyrics with a touch of ragamuffin. Heavy beats, tribal percussion and evil organ loops set the tone for rhymes about voodoo, disembowelment and exotic torture methods.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Psalm One</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:26:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Superbacana</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:57 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Monicablaire</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:04:24 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>The Goats</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:54 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Trama</title>
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