EPMD @ Kool Haus 2moro: "Poof, the fire's out and I'm gone, peace to Mandela and Farrakhan"

Had to cop 2 tickets to there show in Toronto 2moro!!!



Dem days when you just stared the camera down and spit awesome lyrics...realness!!!



"Fight the power" It makes them understand...but too much power and you might get banned, so if you want Air Play...you can't be too black, and watch what you say" - EPMD (fuck I miss real rap music)

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When Rap City was Dope: Intelligent Hoodlum - Black & Proud

Intelligent Hoodlum (Tragedy Khadafi) was a (Five Percenter) Black Muslim rapper from the Queens Bridge projects. His debut self titled album was produced entirely by Queens natives Marly Marl & Large Professor. His pro black message was dominant throughout his first two releases on A&M/Polygram Records (then they change lol but that's corporate pressure).

The song utilizes the James Brown "Say it loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud" sample. In the mid- nineties Intelligent Hoodlum later changed his name to Tragedy Khadafi when he appeared on Capone & Noreaga's debut "War Report."

Rap will never be like this again...

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Old School Hip Hop: Diamond D was a Rapper and Producer

Every time the topic of old school Hip Hop comes up; Diamond D's name keeps coming up right beside all of the other obvious legendary choices. His first album was a classic and he is slept on for sure as a producer. Do yourself a favor just in case you might not know him and check him out!

My Favorite Rapper: Styles P, aka The Ghost, The Phantom

Not the greatest Rap-Salesman in terms of Units sold, but a Real MC nonetheless with real potent delivery in his rhymes. From the way he states his words to the content within them, and especially the way he paints vivid pictures and illustrates raw imagery; he's been considered the battle-rapper type but I think he's more the battle-tested type. Styles P is probably one of the best lyricists out there, point blank PERIOD. Throughout the Hip Hop 90's and still within the new millennium: Styles P has always kept me listening to him, and that's because his lyricism has always remained top notch and he reminds me of an era in rap that I still prefer and like best. Peep his flow below...