Back To My Roots

(From left) Tom Morello, Raekwon, Travis Barker, The RZA

So it's my birthday today and I'm stoked, so in tribute to that I'm throwing up a post that takes me back to my roots.  Growing up, for a while all I really heard was my brother's music, so as he went in and out of music phases, as did I, although maybe a little behind.  The crucial thing is he listened to good music, so I first heard artists like Wu Tang Clan, Notorious B.I.G. and Rage Against The Machine from him at a young age.  I still am a really huge fan of all of these artists, even though he's not, but I'm really glad he introduced me.  

The reason I am reminiscing on this is because I came across this article talking about Travis Barker's collaborations on his new solo album. His new album has potential to be really tight, on it he's got Raekwon and The RZA of Wu-Tang and Tom Morello, the guitar genius behind Rage Against The Machine.  I have a feeling this is going to be really high energy, really tight stuff.  The picture above a still from the music video for "Carry It."  I can't wait for that to drop in September.  This collaboration reminds me of song I really like that's a Rage Against The Machine official remix of the Clan's "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nothin' To Fuck Wit."  I'm not gonna lie, it's a really raw song, probably better than the original, check it out yo.

Download: Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nothin' To Fuck Wit' (Rage Against The Machine Remix) - Wu Tang Clan

im out.

Something 2 Ride 2

These are some classic hip hop tracks that are my personal favorites and always being played on my ipod. None of this radio hyped bullshit, these are some deep lyrics, smooth flows, and huge beats..

Royce da 5'9" and Phonte - Something 2 Ride 2

This is a great song to let spin and just cruise....

I love phonte too, hes reppin North Carolina

Young Buck - Riding Down The Freeway

Another great track to cruise to, and i'm crazy about this chorus! its so catchy, impossible to get out of your head

Gang Starr - Code Of The Streets
I'm a huge Gang Starr fan, got to love Guru's monotone flow and anything DJ Premier produces is straight fire.

Wu Tang Clan - Triumph
One of the best rap groups of all time, I love anything Wu and all the rappers in the crew.

Big L - Flamboyant
Too bad Big L checked out early, Guru too for that matter, he was a great MC.

Andre Nickatina - My Homeboy's Chevy
Got to love Nicky, he has great flow and one of my favorite voices.

Devin The Dude - Doobie Ashtray

Super chill beat, super chill song, and even a happy ending.
"why they do me that way?"

A Tribe Called Quest - Check The Rhyme

Tribe is another great rap group, I love how Phife and Q-Tip go in on this one.

Notorious B.I.G. - The Ten Crack Commandments

THE EAST COAST OVERDOSE! He may be last on this post, but Notorious is number one on my list, you just can't get any better than biggie.

These first few posts are muuchhh longer than they usually will be, but thats because they are some of my favorite tracks right now in every area, just so you can kind of get to know me.