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Archive for the ‘Indie Vs. Major’ Category


Independence Day

Jul 24, 2008

Indie Music is a helluva grind, so every now and then I’ll do my best to bring you an artist that might be on the cusp of bigger things. The video is tight and was made for ZERO dollars. In the indie scene a talented team goes a long way. Big City Phil, once had a deal on the horizon with Beans… yea that Beans, until Beanie got sent away last time. Since then he’s been grinding out the mixtape scene and doing showcases. And this video serves as his latest offering.

second coming

Why are all the Angels white?

Yea I’m back in this bitch heralded by the beating of a thousand wings and trumpets. It’s currently 5:35am and before knocking out I wanted to pen something since I been here and there.

I’ve been neglecting The Stoop and as such, like in real life when a stoop is neglected it gets full of trash (spam) and smells sort of like a project elevator. I’m cleaning house as of now.

A long weekend and heatwave will give a muthafucka some time to think (in front of the AC) and in the interest of keeping one of the current trends in the music formerly known as Hip Hop alive, ex. Swagger Jacking. I’d like to present to you the “What The (blank) Has Taught Me Series”.  I see you Phuque… on the back of a milk carton. Today I will observe what the Music Industry has taught me… (more…)

TI$A - Vote Obama.

May 6, 2008

This is some fresh Left Coast shit (werd to Ifux) by way of TI$A, the former front man of underground group Sa-Ra, my boy linked me yesterday. For a better Quality video click here.

This election, whether you subscribe to the new hope or not, has certainly been a breeding ground for political sentiment.

I let this shit rock 5 times back to back.. it’s an auditory delight.

Hi Hater?

Apr 28, 2008

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The Urban Dictionary defines Swagger Jacker as

“A person who steals the flow, ideas, swagger or style of someone else” While I understand Hip Hop is about emulation and innovation of styles and trends, cases can be built that showcase the opposite.

“Fuck the flow ya’ll jackin our slang” - Hov (more…)