tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27069666.post5347565960980986559..comments2022-03-09T10:34:57.458-05:00Comments on rap, lies and videotape: My 25. Finally.craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14558444660687640433noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27069666.post-35388687907004199642009-07-16T15:38:33.419-05:002009-07-16T15:38:33.419-05:00i'm not a native speaker, so i guess i tend to...i'm not a native speaker, so i guess i tend to focus more on the production anyway. and i liked the diversity of mcs on the record, and to me the rapping just <i>sounded</i> good.<br /><br /><br />"If Terminator X was too busy to scratch on the song from P.E.'s second album that bears his name, what did he contribute to this or his second album? And why is raising ostriches?"<br /><br />Man, all that Johnny Juice vs. TX stuff is still a mystery to me (and I haven't even begun wondering about the ostriches lol). <br /><br />It says "produced by TX" and if you listen closely it <i>does</i> have a characteristic sound: the kicks have a LOT of bass but at the same time the sound is clearer than your usual Bomb Squad record.<br /><br />And I really like that glitchy, stuttery type of scratching and I just want to believe it's TX ;)C.R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08626747343264278353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27069666.post-50481821006589292972009-07-14T20:32:43.426-05:002009-07-14T20:32:43.426-05:00Thanks for your kind words.
I am a fan of the ori...Thanks for your kind words.<br /><br />I am a fan of the original Bomb Squad and Terminator X's first album has some great moments.<br /><br /> I don't think the talent behind the mics matched the talent behind the boards, however. Did any of those emcees ever come out?<br /><br /> If Terminator X was too busy to scratch on the song from P.E.'s second album that bears his name, what did he contribute to this or his second album? And why is raising ostriches?Craig Belcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15244082535560577505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27069666.post-57126959495999305112009-07-07T15:01:17.640-05:002009-07-07T15:01:17.640-05:00wow, nice list.
surprise: someone actually admitt...wow, nice list.<br /><br />surprise: someone actually admitting to like YBT ... i do too. their whole concept is flawed but i like the beats (the most understated bomb squad production i ever heard) and the rapping is ok. <br /><br />you seem to be a fan of the bomb squad, so why isn't terminator x's first album on the list? just curious ... i think that one is well underrated and would probably even be in my top 10.C.R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08626747343264278353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27069666.post-60630654593460381522007-09-18T08:18:00.000-05:002007-09-18T08:18:00.000-05:00I began reading your 25 with the stone firmly in h...I began reading your 25 with the stone firmly in hand, positioned for the throw. Surprisingly, I cannot disagree with your choices. Well done Mr. Belcher. Any 25 with "De La" rating that high has my vote.d.l.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04314814037535090328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27069666.post-57060171392502075052007-08-30T17:57:00.000-05:002007-08-30T17:57:00.000-05:00Dope list, damn near perfect. Definitely missing S...Dope list, damn near perfect. Definitely missing Slick Rick (toss up between the first 3), Big Daddy Kane - Long Live The Kane & X-Clan - To The East, Blackwards. But of course that's your list. I'm gonna have to give Son Of Bezerk some more listens, I bought it back in the day but didn't listen to it much at all. <BR/><BR/>Mine would also include Black, Rock & Ron - Stop The World although I think I'm the only person in the world that would include this lol. Shit, I'd probably include Stet's In Full Gear too, I love that album to death, even the cheesy Force MD's joint - my wife even likes that. I've thought about doing a top 25 list too but these lists are always so hard, cause you end up leaving out some essentials. <BR/><BR/>I personally enjoy People's Instinctive Travels over any of Tribes other work. Also I prefer the JBeez second album, much better production, but again this is your Top 25. Great post!Machiventahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704550935589855543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27069666.post-47675390067009219452007-08-28T21:27:00.000-05:002007-08-28T21:27:00.000-05:00Thanks for your kind words and encouragement. I kn...Thanks for your kind words and encouragement. I know I'm not the only one who's life was changed by this music and its good to hear from people feel strongly about it.Craig Belcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15244082535560577505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27069666.post-77496211941625936312007-08-28T11:40:00.000-05:002007-08-28T11:40:00.000-05:00Craig, You Da Man!This list took me back to high s...Craig, You Da Man!<BR/><BR/>This list took me back to high school and my college days! I think anyone that is serious about Hiphop as a culture and the Rap music industry should have all of these in their collection or at least find a way to listen to them. <BR/><BR/>What's krazy is what you said about how you still quote the De La Soul is Dead album. Me and some of my homeboys still quote it too! <BR/><BR/>You picked a good 25 albums. I'm sure there are more I can think of but why??? A novice can start here and an expert will consider this list sort of a homecoming. That's what's up! <BR/><BR/>I actually toured with KRS-ONE a few years ago and had a great time being onstage performing some of those classics from Criminal Minded and By All Means Necessary. Again man, the list is dope. I'm going to build on it at my blog at:<BR/> http://hotinstrumentals.blogspot.com. <BR/><BR/>Have a great day.<BR/><BR/>Mello Melanin<BR/>www.Free-Hot-Rap.com<BR/>http://hotinstrumentals.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>P.S. The Dee Barnes Center name and theme is nuts! LOL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397445191554562535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27069666.post-47870005844688445322007-08-27T17:21:00.000-05:002007-08-27T17:21:00.000-05:00I'll address your comments as best as I can, since...I'll address your comments as best as I can, since you didn't mention any actual album that should be on the list. <BR/><BR/>Eazy-E was a studio rapper who made good singles but not solid albums. The fact that most of this stuff was ghost written and he likely used guide vocals makes me question his artistic merit.<BR/><BR/>The low budget production of 36 chambers kept it off the list. It's landmark record that sounds like it was recorded in a damp basement.<BR/><BR/>DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince Another group that was known for it's signature songs, but not for classic albums. <BR/><BR/>Slick Rick probably shoulda made the list.<BR/><BR/>Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth's Mecca and the Soul Brother is an embarrassing omission. <BR/><BR/>Thanks.Craig Belcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15244082535560577505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27069666.post-16239622109660334972007-08-27T13:39:00.000-05:002007-08-27T13:39:00.000-05:00Bazerk Bazerk Bazerk/Son of Bazerkand i quote Redm...Bazerk Bazerk Bazerk/Son of Bazerk<BR/>and i quote Redman Whut? <BR/>What about...Eazy-E, Wu-Tang 36-Chambers,DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Pete Rock Cl-Smooth, Slick Rick,and on that 3rd base is that the album with step into the AM and gas face if it is i'll let that slide <BR/>1# fanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com