Saturday, August 29, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
WAX TAILOR - Say Yes (feat ASM) Video
Wax Tailor is about to return with his third album 'In The Mood For Life'. The lead single 'Say Yes' with guest vocals from the international Hip Hop collective A State of Mind is here on Rap Critics for you, months before the album drops.
Click the link the below to download the mp3 now!
'Say Yes' Download:
http://magnumpr.net/media/waxtailor/12336/sayyes.mp3
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
T.O.K. returns with new album "Our World"-Download the sampler here!
VP Press release::
Acclaimed by the New York Times as “the world’s greatest dancehall‐reggae boy band,” T.O.K. first tasted stateside success via their 2001 debut album My Crew, My Dawgs and more specifically with international smash single “Eagle’s Cry”, a version of Prince's "When Doves Cry". In 2005, T.O.K. unleashed their last album Unknown Language which spawned Billboard Top 100 singles "Gal You Lead" and “Footprints”, a tribute dedicated to Alex’s brother who was a victim of a senseless killing. Both of these singles received heavy rotation on crossover radio stations like New York’s Hot 97 and Miami’s Power 96 and on MTV, MTV2 and BET’s 106 & Park. Unknown Language also went Gold in Japan during its first week and quickly went on to sell Platinum.
VP MEDIA TOK OUR WORLD US :: VP Records
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Lion's Den roars with Aceyalone, Mystic, LMNO and Dudley Perkins!
Last Sunday's installment of The Lion's Den was another great night of Hip-Hop. Aceyalone, Mystic, LMNO, Non Human Intelligence, 3/5 Human and Declaime aka Dudley Perkins were all on hand doing what they do best, rocking the house!
Hosted by Intuition, the night was an impressive showing of Hip-Hop, even if the turnout was as equally stunning. For those who came and represented for the love, they were treated to some real rhymes and next level beats.
Non Human Intelligence ripped the stage with their out of this world style and catchy songs. Be on the lookout for these guys, as their video "My Favorite Alien" is making it's way across the internet and the world.
Mystic brought the crowd to the front of the stage as soon as she got on. It was hard to tell that she wasn't the headliner, as her set hit hard and had everyone feeling her vibe. She spoke on the inspiration to her music and gave us an amazingly funky good night lullaby, complete with sleepy head whispers!
Aceyalone was joined by his first rhyme partner and fellow Cali rap legend Myka Nine and they proceeded to rock the spot as well. Nocando came and joined the Blowdian heavyweights for a bit, and Acey finished off his set with promise of a new album on the way. Judging from the beats Hines Buchanan was flipping behind him, that new CD will be worth the wait!
Dudley Perkins, aka Declaim closed out the night and proceeded to give the loyal Hip-Hop heads a up close and personal performance, as he climbed down from the Lion's Den stage and joined us in the crowd. If you are new to his music, you may sleep on how special this moment was for Hip-Hop fans. As he floated on the floor with us, he kicked his flow face to face while riding Flying Lotus beats. Only a handful of head can say they shared that experience, and I'm sure the few who caught it will never forget it! I actually thought about leaving the show early, as I had work the next morning and didn't want to push it.
I bumped into Dudley as he was talking to one of the promoters of the night, (Shouts to Big Illz!) and sheepishly admitted I was about to go. He laughed and said, "Man you can't go now, you held out this long! Give me a few minutes, I promise it'll be better than the interview." After reading the incredible L.A. Record interview in question, Lion's Den performance still tops it, hand's down!
I managed to miss a few performances, but did catch a few short video clips and pics. Take a look below and make sure to catch Lion's Den next month.
Aceyalone on stage with Myka Nine at Lion's Den
Dudley Perkins and Georgia Ann Muldrow interview on L.A. Record
http://larecord.com/interviews/2009/07/29/georgia-anne-muldrow-dudley-perkins-the-blahs-are-winning/#more-33377
Hosted by Intuition, the night was an impressive showing of Hip-Hop, even if the turnout was as equally stunning. For those who came and represented for the love, they were treated to some real rhymes and next level beats.
Non Human Intelligence ripped the stage with their out of this world style and catchy songs. Be on the lookout for these guys, as their video "My Favorite Alien" is making it's way across the internet and the world.
Mystic brought the crowd to the front of the stage as soon as she got on. It was hard to tell that she wasn't the headliner, as her set hit hard and had everyone feeling her vibe. She spoke on the inspiration to her music and gave us an amazingly funky good night lullaby, complete with sleepy head whispers!
Aceyalone was joined by his first rhyme partner and fellow Cali rap legend Myka Nine and they proceeded to rock the spot as well. Nocando came and joined the Blowdian heavyweights for a bit, and Acey finished off his set with promise of a new album on the way. Judging from the beats Hines Buchanan was flipping behind him, that new CD will be worth the wait!
Dudley Perkins, aka Declaim closed out the night and proceeded to give the loyal Hip-Hop heads a up close and personal performance, as he climbed down from the Lion's Den stage and joined us in the crowd. If you are new to his music, you may sleep on how special this moment was for Hip-Hop fans. As he floated on the floor with us, he kicked his flow face to face while riding Flying Lotus beats. Only a handful of head can say they shared that experience, and I'm sure the few who caught it will never forget it! I actually thought about leaving the show early, as I had work the next morning and didn't want to push it.I bumped into Dudley as he was talking to one of the promoters of the night, (Shouts to Big Illz!) and sheepishly admitted I was about to go. He laughed and said, "Man you can't go now, you held out this long! Give me a few minutes, I promise it'll be better than the interview." After reading the incredible L.A. Record interview in question, Lion's Den performance still tops it, hand's down!
I managed to miss a few performances, but did catch a few short video clips and pics. Take a look below and make sure to catch Lion's Den next month.
Aceyalone on stage with Myka Nine at Lion's Den
Dudley Perkins and Georgia Ann Muldrow interview on L.A. Record
http://larecord.com/interviews/2009/07/29/georgia-anne-muldrow-dudley-perkins-the-blahs-are-winning/#more-33377
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Aceyalone and Dudley Perkins enter The Lion's Den!
The Lion’s Den Presents:
8/16/2009 8:00 PM at Zanzibar w/ Aceyalone, LMNO, Dudley Perkins, Mystic
1301 5th St Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica, California 90401
Cost: 10.00
The Lions Den Presents NOW at Zanzibar w/ Live Performances by Aceyalone, LMNO, Dudley Perkins, and Mystic
8/16/2009 8:00 PM at Zanzibar w/ Aceyalone, LMNO, Dudley Perkins, Mystic
1301 5th St Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica, California 90401
Cost: 10.00
The Lions Den Presents NOW at Zanzibar w/ Live Performances by Aceyalone, LMNO, Dudley Perkins, and Mystic
Outkast - Benz Or Beamer
Heres a rare video clip from Outkast. The song was featured on the soundtrack to "New Jersey Drive" and it knocks!
Friday, August 14, 2009
C-Murder gets life behind bars!
Corey Miller aka C-Murder/C-Miller was found guilty of second degree murder of Steve Thomas. The case that started in 2002 concluded, with more questions raised and a appeal most likely on the way. C-Murder is known to rap fans as family member of the southern rap empire "No Limit" and 1/3 of the rap group TRU. Miller is the younger brother of the highly successful music mogul Percy "Master P" Miller. The chart topping rapper rose to fame quickly, with several appearances and single on the airwaves in the late nineties.
Miller's was initially convinced in 2002, but was granted a new trial and placed under house arrest. He took the time to work on a novel called Death Around The Corner, as well as music. His latest album "Screamin' 4 Vengeance", is in stores now.
He would face the music again, as he was sentenced again for a incident in 2001. Videotapes soon floated online where Miller can be seen on tape, as he argues with bouncers at a Baton Rouge, LA nightclub and fires shots in the club lobby. He was given credit for time served for that charge.
Surveillance Footage Of C-Murder Attempting To Shoot
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Complete List Of C-Murder MP3, available on Amazon.com!!!!!!!!!!
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Miller's murder trial began again, with explosive testimony from witnesses and controversial actions from the judge. The jury ultimately found Miller guilty of second-degree murder. Corey Miller was sentenced to life in prison August 12th, 2009.
TRU-Hoodie Hoo
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PODCAST C-MURDER'S- DEATH AROUND THE CORNER
C-Miller found guilty of second degree murder
Jefferson Parish prosecuters want rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller jailed
Rapper C-Murder Shot 16-Year-Old Fan In Club
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
DOM KENNEDY "Watermelon Sundae" video
You can hear more of Dom Kennedy at The House Of Blues, opening up for Clipse and The Cool Kids, on August 17, 2009!
Crappy Father's Day (feat. Prodigal Sunn and Alia Shawkat)
Starring Prodigal Sunn and Alia Shawkat.
Too funny for words!!!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Roots, Rap, Reggae, and Raekwon-My Trip to Rock The Bells
Rock The Bells has to be the most important thing to happen to Hip-Hop concerts ever. The rap festival that started as a mid sized park jam in San Bernardino, with some of the most loved Hip-Hop artist ever assembled on a line up, has turned into the international powerhouse, competing with other well know summer festivals and bringing old and new Hip-Hop music to the masses annually.
I have attended many of RTB's past shows and had an amazing time at all of them. I remember my first Rock The Bells and how amazed I was that I had managed to pull off backstage press passes. I roamed the back trailers and backstage area, bumped into tons of rappers, B-Boys and other Hip-Hop heads, all while attending a musical milestone. RTB was responsible for bringing the Wu-Tang Clan back together onstage, and they had the honor of being the last show that the late O.D.B. would perform at. Rock The Bells has earned it's stripes and is truly one of the leading rap shows!
I actually didn't plan on attending this years installment of the show. A good friend of mine gave me two tickets to the show. I tried to tell him that, while I appreciated the generous gift, Rock The Bells isn't the type of concert you want to miss out on. After he refused to take the tickets back, I decided not to look a 'gifted horse in the mouth", and took the tickets.
I arrived to the show a bit later than I should, as I ran into the usual traffic snarls heading up the 210. By the time I arrived at the general parking area and got settled, I could hear Raekwon The Chef rocking the crowd from the Paid Dues stage. The Wu Clansman is about to drop his eagerly anticipated follow up to Cuban Links, "Only Built For Cuban Links II", and has been the center of attention for the past few weeks. I'll get more into that in a bit, but for now Raekwon's songs were the backdrop for my walk up the hill to San Miguel Amphitheater.
Once inside we were greeted with the various promoters and vendors, passing out tons of flyers, CDs and assorted promo junk. I took my handfuls and continued up the ramp to our "seats". After being told to "keep walking up the hill" at every check point, I realized that our tickets were free because they were lawn seats. We strolled the lawn and listened to the sounds of The Roots as they rocked the house! I caught the last end of their set, caught up with a few friends of mine, and "upgraded" our seats! I realized that this upgrade meant that I would have to miss all the action on the Paid Dues stage or risk losing my new and improved seating, in real chairs! I made a decision that I regret a bit. More on this later as well.
Busta Rhymes was up next, and I was more than ready for him. Busta is one of my favorite artist, and I had never caught one of his shows. I already knew he would match the intensity of his songs, live onstage. He did not disappoint, as he ran out with M.O.P. and rocketed off into "Ante Up". Once Busta got the crowd up, he never let them back down until he left the stage.
After a lengthy stage break, KRS-One stepped onstage and introduced the next act. He briefly explained the history of Hip-Hop & Reggae music before bringing out Nas and Damien Marley. The two are working on a collaboration called "Distant Relatives" and judging from the way they worked together onstage, they have stumbled onto something incredible!
Nas opened the show and brought out Damien Marley as they got the crowds full attention! They proceeded to bounce back and forth off of each other, with Nas doing a long list of his hits, then giving the stage to Damien Marley. Marley would perform for twenty minutes or so, and give it back to Nas. They dipped and weaved like this through "Road To Zion" and a amazing blend of Nas' "One Love" and Jr. Gong's fathers classic hit of the same name. For good measure and to cover all the bases, they made sure to do "Welcome To Jamrock", "One Mic", "I Can", "Hate Me Know", "It Aint Hard To Tell", "Move", and many more! By this time night had fallen and the lighters were well in the air, as they concluded their set!
Ice Cube was next up, about to close the night. As we waited for the set break, I decided I had enough of missing the action on the Paid Dues stage. I knew something was going on back there, and didn't want to miss it, as tons more acts were on the bill and in the house. I called up one of my friends that I knew was backstage, with one of the groups entourage. When I got him on the line, he was indeed with the unnamed group in question, but couldn't really speak. Seems that RZA had just finished performing, and Slaughter House was about to perform. At the time, no one knew exactly what was going on, but there seemed to be something wrong with Slaughterhouse's camp.
My friend was on the phone, telling me one of the artist got in a fight or something, and all hell was about to break loose. Seems the Joe Buddens/Wu Tang saga was continuing to unfold in front of our eyes. By the time I got to the Paid Dues stage, Slaughterhouse had the crowd in a frenzy, with Buddens and Crooked I on stage moving the crowd. I was still a good distance from the stage but could clearly see that they were agitated, and heard Crooked I bellow out what sounded like a warning. "No one is going to come and disrespect anyone in my group, in Los Angeles". Both Crooked I and Buddens were shirtless, with Joey wearing what looked like a bandanna around his neck. I checked my Twitter and saw the drama was starting to leak online immediately, with word of the punch hit the internet instantly. Seems like the "Ice Water" bandanna belonged to someone from Raekwon's camp.
My friend was still on the phone, and he was leaving with the rest of the crew before it got dicey. I decided to do the same, and we took the long trek back to the parking lot. Again we met tons of promoters outside the gates, slanging flyers. Later on, I would hear more details on the ruckus backstage, as it is now old news, being reported all over the net. Regardless to the ego-clashes, Rock The Bells delivered another impressive round up of Hip-Hop. I only saw a small fraction of the artists that were on the bill, and it was still and incredible night of music! Looking forward to next year, minus the UFC fights and such!
You can check out my live audio blog post and video clips from Rock The Bells at my site links below.
Canhead blog
Audio posts from Rock The Bells
I have attended many of RTB's past shows and had an amazing time at all of them. I remember my first Rock The Bells and how amazed I was that I had managed to pull off backstage press passes. I roamed the back trailers and backstage area, bumped into tons of rappers, B-Boys and other Hip-Hop heads, all while attending a musical milestone. RTB was responsible for bringing the Wu-Tang Clan back together onstage, and they had the honor of being the last show that the late O.D.B. would perform at. Rock The Bells has earned it's stripes and is truly one of the leading rap shows!
I actually didn't plan on attending this years installment of the show. A good friend of mine gave me two tickets to the show. I tried to tell him that, while I appreciated the generous gift, Rock The Bells isn't the type of concert you want to miss out on. After he refused to take the tickets back, I decided not to look a 'gifted horse in the mouth", and took the tickets.
I arrived to the show a bit later than I should, as I ran into the usual traffic snarls heading up the 210. By the time I arrived at the general parking area and got settled, I could hear Raekwon The Chef rocking the crowd from the Paid Dues stage. The Wu Clansman is about to drop his eagerly anticipated follow up to Cuban Links, "Only Built For Cuban Links II", and has been the center of attention for the past few weeks. I'll get more into that in a bit, but for now Raekwon's songs were the backdrop for my walk up the hill to San Miguel Amphitheater.
Once inside we were greeted with the various promoters and vendors, passing out tons of flyers, CDs and assorted promo junk. I took my handfuls and continued up the ramp to our "seats". After being told to "keep walking up the hill" at every check point, I realized that our tickets were free because they were lawn seats. We strolled the lawn and listened to the sounds of The Roots as they rocked the house! I caught the last end of their set, caught up with a few friends of mine, and "upgraded" our seats! I realized that this upgrade meant that I would have to miss all the action on the Paid Dues stage or risk losing my new and improved seating, in real chairs! I made a decision that I regret a bit. More on this later as well.
Busta Rhymes was up next, and I was more than ready for him. Busta is one of my favorite artist, and I had never caught one of his shows. I already knew he would match the intensity of his songs, live onstage. He did not disappoint, as he ran out with M.O.P. and rocketed off into "Ante Up". Once Busta got the crowd up, he never let them back down until he left the stage.
After a lengthy stage break, KRS-One stepped onstage and introduced the next act. He briefly explained the history of Hip-Hop & Reggae music before bringing out Nas and Damien Marley. The two are working on a collaboration called "Distant Relatives" and judging from the way they worked together onstage, they have stumbled onto something incredible!
Nas opened the show and brought out Damien Marley as they got the crowds full attention! They proceeded to bounce back and forth off of each other, with Nas doing a long list of his hits, then giving the stage to Damien Marley. Marley would perform for twenty minutes or so, and give it back to Nas. They dipped and weaved like this through "Road To Zion" and a amazing blend of Nas' "One Love" and Jr. Gong's fathers classic hit of the same name. For good measure and to cover all the bases, they made sure to do "Welcome To Jamrock", "One Mic", "I Can", "Hate Me Know", "It Aint Hard To Tell", "Move", and many more! By this time night had fallen and the lighters were well in the air, as they concluded their set!
Ice Cube was next up, about to close the night. As we waited for the set break, I decided I had enough of missing the action on the Paid Dues stage. I knew something was going on back there, and didn't want to miss it, as tons more acts were on the bill and in the house. I called up one of my friends that I knew was backstage, with one of the groups entourage. When I got him on the line, he was indeed with the unnamed group in question, but couldn't really speak. Seems that RZA had just finished performing, and Slaughter House was about to perform. At the time, no one knew exactly what was going on, but there seemed to be something wrong with Slaughterhouse's camp.
My friend was on the phone, telling me one of the artist got in a fight or something, and all hell was about to break loose. Seems the Joe Buddens/Wu Tang saga was continuing to unfold in front of our eyes. By the time I got to the Paid Dues stage, Slaughterhouse had the crowd in a frenzy, with Buddens and Crooked I on stage moving the crowd. I was still a good distance from the stage but could clearly see that they were agitated, and heard Crooked I bellow out what sounded like a warning. "No one is going to come and disrespect anyone in my group, in Los Angeles". Both Crooked I and Buddens were shirtless, with Joey wearing what looked like a bandanna around his neck. I checked my Twitter and saw the drama was starting to leak online immediately, with word of the punch hit the internet instantly. Seems like the "Ice Water" bandanna belonged to someone from Raekwon's camp.
My friend was still on the phone, and he was leaving with the rest of the crew before it got dicey. I decided to do the same, and we took the long trek back to the parking lot. Again we met tons of promoters outside the gates, slanging flyers. Later on, I would hear more details on the ruckus backstage, as it is now old news, being reported all over the net. Regardless to the ego-clashes, Rock The Bells delivered another impressive round up of Hip-Hop. I only saw a small fraction of the artists that were on the bill, and it was still and incredible night of music! Looking forward to next year, minus the UFC fights and such!
You can check out my live audio blog post and video clips from Rock The Bells at my site links below.
Canhead blog
Audio posts from Rock The Bells
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
dead prez "Turn Off The Radio" video & lyrics
Here's a video from dead prez, to their blisteringly hot single "Turn Off The Radio", off that RBG: revolutionary but gangsta [Explicit]
dead prez has some new heat on the way too . They joined forces with DJ Green Lantern for their "Pulse of the People" CD, which is in stores now. You can hear that new single "Stimulus Plan" on The Cyber Mix Tape Show too, btw!
Shouts to Akil from Jurassic 5 for sending this one through Facebook. This is one of my favorite cuts from dead prez, nice to add the video here on Rap Critics!
Woohoohoohoohoohoo...
Crank up yo' speakers!
[Stic.]
To all my (niggaz)
Every hustlin (nigga)
Strugglin (niggaz)
Revolutionary (niggaz)
Gang-bangin (niggaz)
Chain-gangin (niggaz)
Tune yo' frequency...
I refuse to be a stereotype in ya box
Never wanna try to be somethin I'm not
I'm just a nigga from the block, if you got it twist it
Stay blowin on green, if you got it, twist it on up
DP's givin a fuck - R.B.G.'d up in some gangsta chucks
Throw ya fist up homie if ya know what's up
All my comrades puttin in soldier work
We rollin dirty wit it, fully dedicated
So real that the radio'll never play it
But that's cool, the enemy supposed to hate it
Freedom ain't gon' come til we regulate 'em
That's why I'm in the dojo, not just for the video
Really though, we really got beef with the po-po (woop-woop)
Never know when they gon' put you in a chokehold
This is for you new niggaz, holdin for the radio
[Chorus]
Turn off the radio!
Turn off that bullshit! (freak-freak y'all)
Turn off the radio!
Turn off that bullshit! (freak-freak y'all)
Turn off the radio!
Turn off that bullshit! (freak-freak y'all)
Turn off the radio!
*phone rings*
[M-1] People's Radio
[Stic.] Yo hang up, that's the police
[M-1]
What's on the radio, propoganda, mind control
And turnin it on is like puttin on a blindfold
Cuz when you bringin the real you don't get ro-tation
Unless you take over the station
And yeah I know it's part of they plans
To make us think it's all about party and dancin
And yo it might sound good when you spittin your rap
But in reality, don't nobody live like that
You wanna know what kinda nigga I am?
Lemme tell you 'bout the nigga I'm not - I don't fuck with the cops
Platinum don't mean that it gotta be hot
I ain't gotta love it, even if they play it a lot
You can hear it when you walk the streets
How many people they reach, how they use music to teach
A radio program ain't a figure of speech
Don't sleep, cuz you could be a radio freak (freak-freak y'all)
[Chorus]
Turn off the radio!
Turn off that bullshit! (freak-freak y'all)
Turn off the radio!
Turn off that bullshit! (freak-freak y'all)
Turn off the radio!
[Stic.] People's Radio, you on the air
[caller] I got a phat chain, I got a phat whip
[caller] I got a... *hang-up*
[Stic.] Nigga get off that bullshit!
[*high-pitched voice*]
Crank up your speackers, your woofers and your tweeters
Turn up your receivers, we bangin off the meter
Crank up your speackers, your woofers and your tweeters
Turn up your receivers, we bangin for the people
Crank up your speackers, your woofers and your tweeters
Turn up your receivers, we bangin off the meter
[Stic.] - 2X
Freak-freak y'all, to the beat y'all
DP's dawg, we got the heat dawg
People's Radio, on ya stereo
For the ghettos, and the varrio
[*high-pitched voice*]
Crank up your speackers, your woofers and your tweeters
Turn up your receivers, we bangin off the meter
Crank up your speackers, your woofers and your tweeters
Turn up your receivers, we bangin for the people
Monday, August 03, 2009
Linda Clifford - Never Gonna Stop
The original groove to Tupac's hit All Eyez On Me sounds perfect. Pac did a great job on it too, but this is one hot track on it's own! Nas rocked it as well, and I'm sure I've heard it on a few other west coast rap songs.
Funk Classic Master blog has the mp3 download link, and you can get the original album from Amazon!
Quincy Jones meets The Roots & Pharcyde!
Summer In the City
Thank The Pharcyde and The Roots for bringing this classic song from Q, back to the surface with their classics "Passing Me By" and "Clones, respectively! Here are all three videos and lyrics, along with the Amazon store links! Make sure you support us here by shopping for your music on Rap Critics!
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The Pharcyde
Passing Me By
Now in my younger days I used to sport a shag
When I went to school I carried lunch in a bag
With an apple for my teacher cause I knew Id get a kiss
Always got mad when the class was dismissed
But when it was in session, I always had a question
I would raise my hand to make her stagger to my desk and
Help me with my problem, it was never much
Just a trick, to smell her scent and try to sneak a touch
Oh, how I wish I could hold her hand and give her a hug
She was married to the man, he was a thug,
His name was lee, he drove a z,
Hed pick her up from school promptly at three oclock
I was on her jock, yes indeedy I wrote graffiti on the bus
First Id write her name then carve a plus,
With my name last, on the looking glass,
I seen her yesterday but still I had to let her pass
She keeps on passin me by...
When I dream of fairytales I think of me and shelly
See shes my type of hype and I cant stand when brothers tell me
That I should quit chasin and look for something better
But the smile that she shows makes me a go-getter
I havent gone as far as asking if I could get with her
I just play it by ear and hope she gets the picture
Im shootin for her heart, got my finger on the trigger
She could be my broad, and I could be her (nigga)
But, all I can do is stare...
Back as kids we used to kiss when we played truth or dare
Now shes more sophisticated, highly edu-ma-cated
Not at all over-rated, I think I need a prayer
To get in her boots and it looks rather dry
I guess a twinkle in her eye is just a twinkle in her eye
Although shes crazy steppin, Ill try to stop her stride
Cause I wont have no more of this passin me by
And I must voice my opinion of not even pretending she didnt have me
Strung like a chicken, chase my tail like a doggie
She was kind of like a star, thinking I was like a fan
Dude, she looked good, down side: she had a man
He was a rooty-toot, a nincompoop
She told me soon your little birdies gonna fly the coop
She was a flake like corn, and I was born not to understand
By lettin her pass I had proved to be a better man
She keeps on passin me by...
Now there she goes again, the dopest ethiopian
And now the world around me be gets movin in slow motion
When-ever she happens to walk by - why does the apple of my eye
Overlook and disregard my feelings no matter how much I try?
Wait, no, I did not really pursue my little princess with persistance;
And I was so low-key that she was unaware of my existance
From a distance I desired, secretly admired her;
Wired her a letter to get her, and it went:
My dear, my dear, my dear, you do not know me but I know you very well
Now let me tell you about the feelings I have for you
When I try, or make some sort of attempt, I symp
Damn I wish I wasnt such a wimp!
cause then I would let you know that I love you so
And if I was your man then I would be true
The only lying I would do is in the bed with you
Then I signed sincerely the one who loves you dearly, ps love me tender
The letter came back three days later: return to sender
Damn!
She keeps on passin me by...
Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
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Thank The Pharcyde and The Roots for bringing this classic song from Q, back to the surface with their classics "Passing Me By" and "Clones, respectively! Here are all three videos and lyrics, along with the Amazon store links! Make sure you support us here by shopping for your music on Rap Critics!
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The Pharcyde
Passing Me By
Now in my younger days I used to sport a shag
When I went to school I carried lunch in a bag
With an apple for my teacher cause I knew Id get a kiss
Always got mad when the class was dismissed
But when it was in session, I always had a question
I would raise my hand to make her stagger to my desk and
Help me with my problem, it was never much
Just a trick, to smell her scent and try to sneak a touch
Oh, how I wish I could hold her hand and give her a hug
She was married to the man, he was a thug,
His name was lee, he drove a z,
Hed pick her up from school promptly at three oclock
I was on her jock, yes indeedy I wrote graffiti on the bus
First Id write her name then carve a plus,
With my name last, on the looking glass,
I seen her yesterday but still I had to let her pass
She keeps on passin me by...
When I dream of fairytales I think of me and shelly
See shes my type of hype and I cant stand when brothers tell me
That I should quit chasin and look for something better
But the smile that she shows makes me a go-getter
I havent gone as far as asking if I could get with her
I just play it by ear and hope she gets the picture
Im shootin for her heart, got my finger on the trigger
She could be my broad, and I could be her (nigga)
But, all I can do is stare...
Back as kids we used to kiss when we played truth or dare
Now shes more sophisticated, highly edu-ma-cated
Not at all over-rated, I think I need a prayer
To get in her boots and it looks rather dry
I guess a twinkle in her eye is just a twinkle in her eye
Although shes crazy steppin, Ill try to stop her stride
Cause I wont have no more of this passin me by
And I must voice my opinion of not even pretending she didnt have me
Strung like a chicken, chase my tail like a doggie
She was kind of like a star, thinking I was like a fan
Dude, she looked good, down side: she had a man
He was a rooty-toot, a nincompoop
She told me soon your little birdies gonna fly the coop
She was a flake like corn, and I was born not to understand
By lettin her pass I had proved to be a better man
She keeps on passin me by...
Now there she goes again, the dopest ethiopian
And now the world around me be gets movin in slow motion
When-ever she happens to walk by - why does the apple of my eye
Overlook and disregard my feelings no matter how much I try?
Wait, no, I did not really pursue my little princess with persistance;
And I was so low-key that she was unaware of my existance
From a distance I desired, secretly admired her;
Wired her a letter to get her, and it went:
My dear, my dear, my dear, you do not know me but I know you very well
Now let me tell you about the feelings I have for you
When I try, or make some sort of attempt, I symp
Damn I wish I wasnt such a wimp!
cause then I would let you know that I love you so
And if I was your man then I would be true
The only lying I would do is in the bed with you
Then I signed sincerely the one who loves you dearly, ps love me tender
The letter came back three days later: return to sender
Damn!
She keeps on passin me by...
Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
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Funky Worm slides all over Hip-Hop!
"Don't..Don't fight the feeling!"
Ohio Players-Funky Worm
Another Hip-Hop cornerstone song, as this one was sampled and rocked by way too many groups to name. This song is synonymous with West Coast Hip-Hop and rap music in general!
Laid down by The Ohio Players, "Funky Worm has one of the sickest synth lines ever, with it's winding, Arabic sound. The single would go on to be the first major hit for The Ohio Players, landing on the #1 spot on Billboard's R&B chart, and living again in again in numerous Hip-Hop records.
I'm sure the worm's manager is still looking for his royalties from all the samples! You can take a look at all the sampled song videos, and order them by clicking the Amazon links below!
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NWA-Dopeman
= Masta Ace - Born to Roll
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Kriss Kross-Jump
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