Along with the 2DBz’s new editorial initiative we’ve recently launched, we’re also bringing a different perspective from a legend who has been a positive contributor to the culture for nearly 21 years now. For those who may be unacquainted with the man, I’ll give a short history lesson: DJ Eclipse held down the spot as a member of, and official DJ to the Non Phixion outfit since it’s inception. On top of that, he’s a proud member of the Rock Steady Crew, a member of the Brooklyn Slumlordz (who’s crafted some of your favorite Hip-Hop party breaks) and has sat behind the boards of some really ill, and unfortunately, very slept-on 90s remixes. And it doesn’t stop there. He’s been the official DJ to 3rd Bass, has rubbed shoulders with Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito on WKCR, held down a great job at Fat Beats NYC, and currently heads The Halftime Show with DJ Skizz on 89.1 WNYU. This humble brother, originally from Rhode Island, has even sat in on the Illmatic sessions (which I just only recently discovered, furthermore showing his humility). So when it comes to Hip-Hop and it’s vulnerable culture, you need to stop what ya doing, pay attention and listen.
AFH catches up with the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Kendrick Lamar, Skyzoo, Freddie Gibbs, Skillz, Murs and more to ask them who their first favorite rapper was. And now I’d like to turn the question to y’all. Mine? DMX.
If you’ve been checking the dopehouse since it was built in 2007, you know each year myself and Mek compile our list of our favorites from the past 365. And while we’re narrowing down our selections as I type, I wanted to involve the dopeboyz/girlz and get y’all opinions on the matter. So, hit the jump and mark down your favorites in each of the categories listed below.
TOP 5 ALBUMS
TOP 5 MIXTAPES
TOP 5 EPS
TOP 5 SONGS
RAoF of the YEAR
Ever wanted to know what some of your favorite artists’ first music purchase was? Check as AFH gets Big Daddy Kane, DJ Jazzy Jeff, 9th Wonder, Murs, Kendrick Lamar, XV, Statik Selektah, Fashawn, tabi Bonney, Skyzoo, Serius Jones, Rapsody, Skillz and stic.man to reveal their answers.
Miss_Peas is going to be attending How The Grouch Stole Christmas Tour in Sacramento tonight and will have the opportunity to interview Evidence and we thought it would be the perfect opportunity for fans to ask any questions they may have for him. Thank you.
Yesterday, Luda dropped his 1.21 Gigawatts mixtape and shortly after the internets got to talking about tracks 5 and 6. Months after Drake and Big Sean both called Luda out for using the “supa dupa flow” in a less-than-stellar way on My Chick Bad, he’s finally responded. Up first is the History Lesson Interlude in which Luda runs through snippets from Cam’ron (2003), Method Man (1998), Biggie (1997) and Q-Tip (1991) all using the flow over the years.
Next up is Bada Boom which is where the attack begins…
Miss_Peas is going to be attending The Smoker’s Club Tour in Sacramento on Tuesday and will have the opportunity to interview Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T. and Smoke DZA and we thought it would be the perfect opportunity for fans to ask any questions they may have for the acts on the tour. Please put the artist’s name next to the questions. Thank you.
As most of y’all know, the dopehouse is bringing Kendrick Lamar down to Florida for a one night show in Ft. Lauderdale tomorrow night. We’ll be chillin’ with the crew for the majority of the day and I figured I’d put the camera equipment to use and give y’all a chance to ask him some questions. So hit the c-section below with your best. And please, none of the “How was it like growing up in Compton?” or “When is the next album?” type. Let’s get a real discussion going on!
Last time we pulled out the (2)Dope Opinion card was to ask which artist would have the best album on September 27th. Now, with the Cyphers known for being the only worthwhile thing to watch during the BET Awards and XXL coming up with some of their own “dream cyphers” I figured we’d bring it back out. So, if you had the power of DJ Premier and could wrangle up 4/5 artists for your own cypher, who would you choose?
SHAKE: Andre 3000, Brother Ali, Chino XL, Pharoahe Monch & Phonte.
MEKA: Danny Brown, Roc Marciano, Maffew Ragazino, Rasheed Chappell & Sean Price.
MISS_PEAS: Nas, Pusha T, Black Thought, Eminem & Andre 3000.
JUSTICE: Nas, AZ, Cormega & Masta Ace
Normally I wouldn’t highlight a sports-related list that our family over at Complex has compiled, but considering I’m a die-hard Niners fan and Jerry Rice (rightfully) got the top spot I’ll make an exception. Check the write up below and click here for the rest of the list.
Jerry Rice
- 1,549 Rec, 22,895 Yds, 197 TDs
If Jim Brown is Bill Russell, then Jerry Rice is Michael Jordan. He’s the greatest to do it by a landslide, it’s not even close. And yes a lot of it had to do with Montana, Young and Bill Walsh’s revolutionary West Coast offense, but Mike had Scottie and Phil’s triangle. On any given sunday, Jerry Rice was the best player on the field, hands down. He owns all the significant WR records, has the most all-purpose yards (23,546), all purpose TDs (208) and all the receiving Super Bowl records. Jerry did all this as a class act and never took a play off, something we can’t say with a couple cats on this here list. He can credit his success to his father making him catch bricks with his bare hands. From a little tike, Jerry Rice was bred for football glory.
4-1 and we’re coming for the Lions neck this weekend. Believe that.
The above artists (and more) all dropped albums today and a couple weeks ago we asked you who would have the best. Now that all the albums have leaked been released, did your opinion change? Either way, a lot of great music is available. Do your part and support!
It feels so good to be back (not really). Seriously, a week on the beach in Hawaii will change a cup haha. Anyways, September 27th is quite the busy day as far as hip hop album releases are concerned. And while Yelawolf already dropped out of the race (now looking at an October 25th release), the others seem quite concrete as the date is only two weeks away. I’ve also been without the internet for the last 8 days so there might be more changes that I’m not even aware of, so let’s just say all these artists are dropping on Sep 27. UPDATE: And just like that, I see K.R.I.T. got pushed back to the top of 2012. Either way, who will be releasing the best album?
