I am one of the biggest advocates of old school Hip-Hop and at this stage of the genre anything that brings me back to those days when Hip-Hop music was actually good, then I’m all for it. You see the contributors of this blog are always quick to inform each other of quality music. I put Ms. Hip-Hop onto Wale and Lupe, and she schooled me to J. Cole and Drake. Last week, Robin hit me on the text and told me that I needed to check out Joell Ortiz’s new mixtape titled “Cover the Classic” (mixtapes have suddenly become a good thing again).
Now I will admit, Joell Ortiz didn’t’ really do anything for me when I first heard him rhyme but after this dope ass mixtape I will now officially declare that I am a fan. Although it’s a bit of stretch to say that his verses on some of these tracks are better than the original, I would say that he does every track justice. Dope rhymes, with classic beats…it’s really hard to go wrong with that formula. Joints to check out: “Renee’s Revenge”, “Treat Them Right” , “Primo Tribute” and “Rican Ebonics” . We only advocate dope Hip-Hop music on this blog, and you will not be disappointed when Joell Ortiz covers the classics.
Download the mixtape HERE
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I don't think anyone understands the backflips I wanted to do in my office when I heard some of these songs! Pure euphoria. And that cover of Big L's "Ebonics" moved my lil hip-hop loving soul!!
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