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Video mix of cuts from Prince Paul's Classic 1999 Album: "Prince Among Thieves"
Starring Breezly Brewin as "Tariq" and Sha as "True"
Video mix of cuts from Prince Paul's Classic 1999 Album: "Prince Among Thieves"
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A Prince Among Thieves is the second studio album by hip hop artist Prince Paul. It is considered an apex in the hip hop world, and was one of the most acclaimed concept albums of its time. The concept follows the story of an aspiring young emcee named Tariq, played by emcee Breezly Brewin, who needs to collect money to record a demo tape before a meeting with Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA. The story follows a desperate Tariq, who quits his low-paying job and turns to his friend True, played by emcee Big Sha, who plugs him into the world of drug dealing. The two make their way through the drug world, a police ambush, jail, and, finally, a deadly showdown.
The album features cameos by Kool Keith, Big Daddy Kane, Chubb Rock, Biz Markie, De La Soul, Everlast, Sadat X, Xzibit, Kid Creole, Special Ed, Chris Rock, RZA and Buckshot. A single version and video were also produced, which have the feel of a film trailer. Although conceived as a story that could be filmed, an accompanying movie was never made. A Prince Among Thieves was well received by music critics upon its release. Music essayist Robert Christgau has cited it as "the closest thing to a true rock opera you've ever heard
AMG Review:
The concept album has been something of a rare beast in hip-hop. There have been plenty of rap albums with a cinematic feel, but very few actually tie things together with a coherent narrative throughout. Leave it to Prince Paul, long one of hip-hop's most imaginative producers, to assemble the first successful rap opera in A Prince Among Thieves. Not only does it maintain a coherent story line via skits that actually aren't filler, it manages to stay musically compelling and focused throughout. And that's no mean feat, considering the array of guest stars and the huge range of styles Prince Paul employs for their characters' supporting tracks. Perhaps the most daring aspect of the record is that it frames the story as fiction, with no pretense of the realism (or illusion thereof) that hardcore prides itself on. The story concerns a young rapper named Tariq (played by the Juggaknots' Breeze), who needs $1000 to complete a demo tape for a pending record deal. For quick cash, he turns to his friend True (Sha), once his mentor in the rap game but now a drug dealer who secretly resents Tariq's good fortune. As True immerses Tariq in the underworld, a tragedy of cinematic proportions unfolds. The star-studded cast features Kool Keith as a weapons dealer, Big Daddy Kane as a pimp, Chubb Rock as a gang kingpin, Chris Rock and De La Soul as crack addicts, Everlast as a crooked cop, and Sadat X and Xzibit as prison inmates. Yet the much lesser-known Sha and Breeze shine even in this select company, which is part of the reason the album works. The main reason, however, is that Prince Paul sounds like he can do anything, and do it well. A Prince Among Thieves touches on every sound he's ever tried on record, and it's conceptually airtight; in both senses, it's his magnum opus, and the crown jewel of a brilliant career.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Statik Selektah feat. Smif N Wessun & Flatbush Zombies "Camouflage Dons" Audio
Statik Selektah gets Smif N Wessun & Flatbush Zombies for the latest track off his upcoming 'Extended Play' album out now on Showoff Records/Duck Down Music.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
ZO! - COUNT TO FIVE ft. GWEN BUNN & PHONTE (Official Music Video)
Shouts out to MistaGoodBar for posting this earlier.
Zo! - "Count To Five" feat. Gwen Bunn & Phonte
Directed by Kenneth Price
from the album ManMade, in stores now on +FE Music
2013
SOUND SCIENCE: The Essentials Mixtape, Vol. 1 Mixed By Dave Hate
MIXTAPE OF HIP HOP CLASSICS MIXED AND CUT BY DAVE HATE
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Strictly 4 My Jeeps - Action Bronson
Published on May 20, 2013
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Here's the new video for Action Bronson's latest single "Strictly 4 My Jeeps." Taking place in Queens, New York, the video stars Riff Raff, pitbulls, big beautiful women, and a big ol' badass jeep.
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Produced by Harry Fraud
Directed by Jason Goldwatch
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Saturday, March 9, 2013
BUK OF PSYCHODRAMA - SUPERSERIOUS
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MUSIC FROM THE ALBUM "THE DEEP END"
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