Legendary Hip-Hop Producer/DJ/Emcee Pete Rock AKA the Soul Brotha #1 AKA The Chocolate Boy Wonder is back with a star studded Album masterfully produced and staring Pete on a joint venture between Soul Survivor Records and the NY based indie label Nature Sounds. From his past works with multiple emcee features like Soul Survivor 1 & 2 this album is guaranteed to encompass the full spectrum of raw hip hop and dusty crate digging with Beats so distinctive of the *SP-1200 Guru. The Album features a colossal line-up of new and old hip hop artists that include Wu-Tang's Raekwon and Masta Killa, Dipset's Jim Jones, Papoose, D-Block and Redman amongst others. The first single "We Roll" features Jim Jones and Max B.Other tracks currently available are "914" featuring Styles P and Sheek Louch, "The PJ's" featuring Raekwon and Masta Killa and "Til I Retire" featuring Pete Rock himself. Check back with us through the month for some audio clips from the album, previous released videos, tracks and instro's and anything else we can dig up over the dynasty that has become Pete Rock, one of the true originators.
TRACK LIST SO FAR...
(From what I could find online)
1. Pete Intro
2. We Roll (w/ Jim Jones & Max B)
3. ‘Till I Retire
4. 914 (w/ Styles P. & Sheek Louch)
5. Questions (w/ Royal Flush)
6. Best Believe (w/ Redman)
7. Ready Fe War (w/ Chip Fu & Renee (of Zhane))
8. Don’t Be Mad
9. Bring Y’All Back (w/ Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Phonte & Joe Scudda)
10. The Best Secret (w/ Lords Of The Underground)
11. That’s What (w/ Rell)
12. The PJ’s (w/ Raekwon & Masta Killa)
13. Made Man
14. Let’s Go (w/ Doo Wop)
15. Comprehend (w/ Papoose)
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*E-mu SP-1200 is a classic sampler released August of 1987 by E-mu as an update of the SP-12. It became famed for its gritty texture and ability to simulate the sound of vinyl recordings.
Boosie Bad Azz is back with some new shit, well at least a few tracks on the mixtape seem to sound like new joints. Released by Mixtrap.com the mixtape features 30 some odd tracks of Boosies tightest bangers and like 9 tracks I haven't heard before. "745" and "Southside superstar" are real hard as well as "models" and "post up" and "keep it gangster" with boosie's sick flow and vicious life-story lyrics. Block grinding, trap living, the dope game, hoes and g-shit as always come through as prominent themes in his music but by the sound of some of those new tracks looks like his new album is going to be a banger. A lot of his tracks were released prior to the BadAzz dropping, I think Asylum was supposed to release a double disc but the bootleggers apparently fucked things up so lets hope we get more tracks this time around. Peep the track listing and link to listen and download below.
It's been a long time since I left you without a dope blog to step to. Im back with some mo flavor and game for all of you lames and squares to soak up. When discussing the pimp game it is hard for one not to mention a true pioneer of the sport, Pimpin Ken. Pimpin Ken or Ken Ivy (which is his government name) has been ten toes down in pimpdom since he was a young teenager on the streets of Milwaukee. Ken goes into explicit detail about his formative years under the tutelage of older seasoned macks and some older not so seasoned macks. He drew a little something from each and everyone of those encounters and became the pre-eminent mack of present day. This book is not exclusively meant for aspiring pimps or macks, but anybody looking to gain an advantage and upper-hand in a variety of social settings. In other words this book doesn't teach you how to pimp per say but how to understand the inner-workings of the pimp mentality, and how to use these precepts in your everyday life at work and at home in order to stay on top and dominant in your relationships with people. I have long been captivated by the mystique and enigmatic profile of the pimp, and have dedicated my life to perfecting my innate skills of pimping. This book is a perfect tool for you to begin honing your skills as a up an coming young pimp. Although, you must be forewarned the pimp game is not for the weak-minded and timid, it will eat you up if you lack the backbone and pedigree. This book goes over in intricate detail the 48 unwritten laws of the game which cover all basis and contigencies, as no stone is left unturned. Ken is a pimps pimp, if you will, he will no doubt go down in history as one of the greatest pimps to ever turn the game out. The reason being is that he took the game to a whole new level as he discusses in the book, namely by bringing the pimp game into mainstream America through the influence of the greatest advocates of pimpin; rappers. Ken made alliances with countless rappers who have feautured Ken in their videos as well as records. A pivotal moment in his life came when he was approached by the producers and directors of the HBO documentary Pimps Up Hoes Down about providing his insight and perspective on pimpin. He discusses how the producers and directors were trying to pimp him early on in the negotiaitons but how he later flipped the script on them and asked for producers credit as well as some money on the front end and the back end. Now that is pimping my friends! Make sure you go pick this junt up it gets two thumbs up from the Pimpin Pens fam.
Its the infamous ninja triplesix back one mo gen(that's slang for one more time) here to drop another critique on an album that doesn't need much critiquing. The album I allude to is none other than the masterpiece that is known as Already Famous, the gem blessed upon us by Nasty Nardo. Growing up in south parkway section of Memphis like the Tennessee mainstay Playa Fly, Nardo is a veteran in the rap game with his roots dating back to his freshman debut LP Whatever is Clever released in 1999. Fast forward damn near 9 years later and this cat still doesn't get the props he so clearly deserves. Nardo got his big break when he was approached by Craig Brewer to contribute to the Hustle and Flow soundtrack which resulted with the hit single Lets Get A Room. I just listened to his whole catalogue today and I think every successive cd he releases his better than the last. Nardo and Mr. Sche who have been collaborating since the early days and continue to work with each other presently seem to both be getting progressively iller in their flows and in their production prowess.
The Album and DVD "Dark, Buck and Crunk" is a gritty in the streets documentary of the underground M-town scene as well as concert footage, music videos, freestyles and more. The DVD is packed with so much content I'll have to review it on it's own but for now lets stick to the album included with the DVD. The CD features 12 tracks of serious heat with a ton of guest features and appearences from some local Memphis legends like Skinny Pimp, Indo G., Nasty Nardo, Al Kapone and more! Sche comes correct with the lyrics and laces this album with some raw,dark, spellbinding beats and heavy hooks. As in "It's goin down" Sche delivers the drug music, fight songs, life stories and a dash of some pimpin' to produce a well faceted listening experience. The tracks grip you and get your adrenaline going and the evolution of Sche's production really shows itself with a wide range of effects and eerie sounds that have forged the signature of Sche's work. One of my favorite tracks is "In yo club" where Sche rips it on the hook saying:
Released in 2004, "It's Goin Down" chronicles the rugged lifestyle of the harsh, crime infested Memphis streets from the point of view of the infamous Mr. Sche and the Immortal Lowlife click. Featuring 21 tracks of brutal beats, classic smoking anthems, and some Gangster Pimpin' sure to please real down south rap fans fiending for some trill gangster music in these days of overwhelming mediocrity. You won't find any hand claps or finger snapping, two-step shit here, more like punch you in your face music mixed with some pimp shit and lets consume every narcotic known to man music. Big Sche kicks off a hard ass verse on the title track "It's Goin Down!" - 
Pimpin' Pens is sad to report that according to TMZ, sources inside the rapper’s label have confirmed that UGK’s Pimp C has passed away. TMZ reported that Pimp, real name Chad Butler, was found dead this morning in his room at Hollywood’s Mondrian Hotel. After responding to a 911 call, L.A. County Fire found him in his bed. The cause of death is unknown at this point. He was just 33 years old. Rest in peace homie, you'll be missed and never forgotten.
