Keep It Old School: They Call Me D-Nice

Greetings my small but precious audience!

Since it is Monday and everyone is dragging their feet, I decided to post the video They Call Me D-Nice from one of my favorite old school rappers, D-Nice.  D-Nice, who began his career with Boogie Down Productions (a la KRS-One and Scott La Rock), comes from an era of hip-hop that was focused on sharp lyrics and funky beats blended together with a positive message.  D-Nice was way ahead of his time and that is exemplified in They Call Me D-Nice.  The beat  and the lyrics on this track make it a classic.  Click here for D-Nice's bio.  Enjoy!

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What's T Bumpin'? - Elzhi: The Preface

Elzhi: The Preface

My friend Drew Nice linked me to this album earlier in the week and I must say that I am loving the raw, hip-hop feel of this work. The game definately needs Elzhi right now...someone who's not obsessed with big hooks, synthasizer-laden beats, and somebody else's lifestyle (i.e. every mainstream rapper today). I could not give this album the accurate, quality review that it deserves so I'll just say that I'm eager to delve into this one more. My current favorite song on this album: Motown 25.

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What's T Bumpin'? - Jack Johnson: Sleep Through The Static

I recently asked a friend, who is a young college student/musician, what he was currently listening to and he told me to check out Jack Johnson's new album Sleep Through The Static. I was pleased to hear the melodic, harmonious flow present on this album. I must say that this album is a breath of fresh air--a nice change from the onslaught of hip-hop/rap that we experience day-to-day. If you get a chance, I recommend that you acquire this album, turn the lights low, and enjoy the soothing sounds from the Hawaii-native. Thanks for the hook-up Ryan!

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The Game "I'm too reckless for [Jay-Z]" LOL

Game: "Now, if the man wants to wage a war of words or get into some type of beef, I’m all for it. It would be an honor to beef with Jay-Z. That’s one of the reasons I try to bait him, but he won’t bite. Jay-Z’s smart and he’s going to sit back and wait for this to simmer down. Plus I’m way too disrespectful for the likes of a Jay-Z, and I go too hard. Jay-Z is a subliminal rapper, he uses his words and isolates you like that. I go hard, straight for the jugular, with a knife and I’m cutting your throat and you’re going to bleed all over Manhattan when you beef with me. It’s that serious. When I beef, it’s relentless. I won’t stop until one of us is dead, period. And that’s lyrically. I don’t have to box or fight, or take it to the streets. We’ll keep it a straight wax-war, that’s what beef is all about. But I’m too reckless for him"

My take on this: Game and Jay-Z should not be talked about in the same sentence. The fact that Game thinks that Jay would give him the time of day is humorous. That would be an insult to rap. Anyhow, hit me up if you wanna give me your opinion on this.

Peace

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Great hiking at Diamond Lake in Eldora, CO

If you live in Northern Colorado and haven't checked out Diamond Lake in Eldora, CO, you are missing out. This hike is just outside of Nederland, CO and is surreal. I suggest you hit it up as soon as you get a chance. Just head up to Nederland, get a sandwich at Bella's Italian Deli and ask which direction to go in for this hike. Should be simple. Happy hiking!

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