Even though the beginning of the year usually ends up being slow in the music biz, you can always count on Griselda to keep things busy. After dropping the Conflicted soundtrack, Conway connects with collaborator Big Ghost LTD for “Toast.”
From the soundtrack of “Griselda & BSF: Conflicted” comes this Griselda banger with Westside Gunn, Armani Caesar and Benny the Butcher. “Mission Accomplished” finds the trio going off as each have standout verses.
A trio of rappers who are also pro wrestling fans get together for “The Hurt Business.” Named after the all-Black faction in the WWE that consists of MVP, Bobby Lashley, Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin, the triple threat go in on the Camouflage Monk production.
An utter trash year is (w)rapped up over a beat by the one and only Skillz. Following an annual tradition, the Virgina emcee recaps a year that felt like it was 18 months long as he touches on everything from COVID and the presidential election to the passing of Kobe Bryant and George Floyd. It’s a doozy.
The rapping enigma known as MF DOOM has died at the age of 49.
News of his passing shocked the world when his wife, Jasmine, made the announcement on his Instagram page. The cause of his death has yet to be said.
Known for his complex rhyme schemes and trademark metal mask, MF DOOM’s career began as Zev Love X as part of the rap group KMD. He disappeared from the public eye after his younger brother DJ Subroc passed away in 1993. When he re-emerged in the late 1990s, he took on a whole new persona that cultivated a rabid fan base.
Donning a metal mask and taking on the new name MF DOOM — a nod to Marvel’s Doctor Doom — he recorded various albums while being relatively untouchable. From his classic Madvillainy with Madlib to solo ventures including MM…Food and Operation Doomsday, DOOM became your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper.
It is with great sadness that we have to make this announcement, but let’s remember DOOM for all he gave to us in the wonderful world of Hip Hop.
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It comes with a heavy heart that legendary dancer, actor and choreographer Adolfo “Shabba-Doo” Quinones has passed away at the age of 65. The founding member of The Original Lockers may best be known for his role as Ozone in Breakin’ and Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo.
No cause of death has been revealed. However, just a day ago, Quinones posted on Instagram that he tested negative for COVID-19 but was feeling sick.
“I’m just a wee bit sluggish from my cold, but the good news is I’m Covid 19 negative! Woo hoo!!!” he wrote.
No more than a day after the post, it was announced that he had passed away.
“It is with extreme sadness The Lockers family announces the unexpected passing of our beloved Adolfo Shabba-doo Quinones,” said Toni Basil, a fellow member of The Original Lockers and friend of Quinones.
M.O.P. affiliate Teflon emerges with a video for his new cut “No Fake Love.” Produced by Jazimoto with scratches from DJ Eclipse and a mix courtesy of the legendary DJ Premier, Teflon and his dog deliver the hard as nails track.
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“Rap Is Outta Control” 12/27/20 Playlist1. Whodini “One Love” (prod. by Larry Smith)2. Opio & BreakBeat Lou feat. Havoc, Erick Sermon & Sean Price “U Ain’t Readeeee” (prod. by BreakBeat Lou, cuts by Russell Peters)3. Passport Gift x Parks “Really Christmas” (prod. by Parks)4. K-Beta & DJ J Scrilla feat. Napoleon Da Legend “Dice Roll” (prod. by DJ J-Scrilla)5. Freddie Black & Castle Money Beats “Best Now” (prod. by Castle Money Beats, cuts by Tone Spliff)6. Dueling Experts “Flavor Flav’s Favorite Flavor” (prod. by Lord Beatjitzu)7. Sixman “Bad Mutha” (prod by Tommy Vamoz)8. Mallz “All Y’all” (prod. by D.R.U.G.S. Beats, cuts by DJ Mean Marc)9. Teflon “No Fake Love” (prod. by Jazi Moto, cuts by DJ Eclipse)10. Ketch P feat. Trick Trick & Elzhi “My Detroit” (prod. by Black Milk)11. Shawneci Icecold & T3 of Slum Village “Do It” (prod. by Shawneci)12. Agallah “Bossalino” (prod. by Agallah)13. NapsNDreds “Naps’s Mood” (prod. by Nottz)14. Elcamino “Left Me Hangin” (prod. by 38 Spesh)15. Flee Lord & Eto “RocAmerikkka 2 Intro” (prod. by Eto)16. Hus Kingpin & Roc C feat. Fashawn “Scrimmage” (prod. by Madlib)17. Curren$y & Harry Fraud feat. Styles P “KITT” (prod. by Harry Fraud)18. Your Old Droog feat. Mach-Hommy, EI-P, Tha God Fahim & Black Thought “Pravda” (prod. by Roper Williams)19. Heem & Green Lantern feat. Benny The Butcher & Rick Hyde “It Could Happen” (prod. by Jansport J)20. NapsNDreds feat. John Robinson “Retro Metro” (prod. by DJ Kanzer, cuts by DJ Eclipse)21. Eminem “Discombobulated” (prod. by Frano, Lonestarrmuzik, S1, Black Bethoven, Trevor Lawrence Jr., Dawaun Parker, Mark Batson & Dr. Dre)22. Tone Liv and Custom Made “The Smoke” (prod. by Custom Made)23. Dueling Experts “Shoes on the Man” (prod. by Lord Beatjitzu)24. St. Ivan The Terrible feat. Innocent? “Fire Burn” (prod. by St. Ivan The Terrible, cuts by DJ OneShot Deal)25. Nejma Nefertiti “Black Queen” (prod. by Voltagectrlr)26. Philmore Greene “I Love You” (prod. by SC, cuts by 5ifth Element)27. Filthy Heir (Tha Soloist x A Dusty Cinema) “I Am The Balance” (prod. by A Dusty Cinema)28. Rel McCoy “Toys” (prod. by Peace 586)29. Brutal Caesar x Ras Kass “Laugh Now” (prod. by Brutal Caesar)30. KRS-ONE “Opening Remarks” (prod. by Mlody)31. Gang Starr “Glowing Mic” (prod. & cuts by DJ Premier)32. tha Joint feat. Slot-A, Since9ine6ix & Philmore Greene “Take Two” (prod. by Slot-A)
Buffalo continues to represent as B.A. Badd is joined by Griselda’s finest in Conway the Machine for “Everybody Eats.” The animated video that is reminiscent of something you’d see in the 70s takes a look at the current state of New York as 2020 comes to an end.