Tag: Droop-E
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FME 2016 MVP HONORABLE MENTION-YG
FME 2016 MVP HONORABLE MENTION-YG by Dan-O We used to crown “mixtape MVP” but the distinction between mixtape and album is unimportant at this point. Everyone has streaming services and no one pays per album, it is a heartless profit starved reality but it is our reality. YG was almost my pick for 2016 MVP…
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Sample Snitch: The connection between Jimmy Cagney and E-40 (Back in Business 2010/White Heat 1949)
Sample Snitch: The connection between Jimmy Cagney and E-40 (Back in Business 2010/White Heat 1949) by Dan-O The movie White Heat from 1949 is a defining moment in film noir. The main character, Arthur “Cody” Jarrett is not only a robber but suffers from headaches he started faking as a kid to get his mothers…
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Mixtape Review-Allegiance by Ya Boy Rich Rocka
Mixtape Review-Allegiance by Ya Boy Rich Rocka by Dan-O Nothing separates the coal from the diamonds like the grind. Every time you see an artist hit with a hot debut you can chart their tumble out of the spotlight as they realize the pressure of following up that content while building up a touring audience.…
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Song Review-N The Traffic by Droop-E, J Stalin, and Nite Jewel
Song Review-N The Traffic by Droop-E, J Stalin, and Nite Jewel by Dan-O The first four times you listen to this song off of Droop-E’s Itunes EP Hungry and Humble you may only be able to focus on the beat. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind. He’s one of the best producers in hip hop today…
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Songs of the Year-I’m Loaded by Droop-E featuring E-40
I’m Loaded Droop-E featuring E-40-I’m Loaded by Dan-O Sade samples are standard in hip hop, who wouldn’t want a soothing female voice looped into your beat? The problem with most Sade tributes is that everyone feels shackled to the Sade vibe. Droop-E is E-40’s son and an incredibly astute producer (not a great rapper) who…
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