Five for the Week

Some old songs this week, that have stood the test of time.

1. The Steve Martin; EPMD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_QwLcjyxr8
2. Platinum Plus; Big L ft. Big Daddy Kane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_6RRbSxul0
3. Pass the Bone; The GZA ft. The RZA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbviQ4lRLhY
4. Steve Biko (Stir It Up); A Tribe Called Quest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZItLBiHG9gc
5. Streets Is Watching; Jay-Z
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH6EHozDSzU

Shyne news

It seems that Shyne's release date of October 6, 2009 has once again faced an unexpected twist. Being a native of Belize (where his father is prime minister), the Brooklyn bred rapper may now be facing deportation. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are holding Shyne in a Western New York facility. Read more...

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1623220/20091006/shyne.jhtml

Heavy Rotation

Five songs for the week:

1. Surgical Gloves; Raekwon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fegOgRYyd2g
2. Duel of the Iron Mic; the GZA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEkcIOlF25Y
3. Triple Up; Cam'ron
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJtBxs834nQ
4. Don't Realize; Beanie Sigel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkr3YQGU4z4
5. Saturday Night; Ghostface Killah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKzMnp6Wm14

This blog is still in early days. I'll get better with posting videos.

Only Built for Cuban Linx.. Pt. II

This may be the best album I've heard in a year. I saw Wu-tang three years ago in Philadelphia. They were advertising this album everywhere you looked. 36 months later, Cuban Linx 2 is out and it is well worth the wait. Too many producers to even begin to name, but outstanding beats from Alchemist, RZA, Erick Sermon, and Dr. Dre. Only had it for a week, but still listening to it about every day. Full review soon.

Shyne Out October 6

Jamal Barrow, better known as Shyne, seems to be nearing the end of his prison sentence. Arrested eight years ago for his involvement in a club shooting with then-mentor Puff Daddy and Puff Daddy's then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez, Shyne has since severed all ties with former label Bad Boy Records. He's also left us all wondering if he will pick up where he left off, or if he will retire from rapping.

Here's the most recent article I could find.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617784/20090806/shyne.jhtml

Also, if you don't already own the self-titled first album, or the sequel Godfather Buried Alive, go get both of them.

Welcome to Lyrical Darts

This is a blog about hip-hop. You'll be able to find out about upcoming shows in and around Pittsburgh, new albums, beefs, label switches, and all sorts of other shit. More to come soon.