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"A setback is just a setup for a comeback." --from Bebe Moore Campbell's "72 Hour Hold"

Friday, January 14, 2011

CMJ Year End Hip Hop Chart :: 2010

I kinda like the year end charts to give me a chance to know exactly what kind of a slug I am. I mean, who can keep up w/all of the entertainment that's available these days? Why would you even try?

On any given day, I know that I'm missing out on a ton of good music, movies, books and a shitload of really good articles.

Nevermind all of that though and back to how behind I am on consuming hip hop. Notice how I did not say purchasing anything? Who does that? Okay, so, we all have to buy something every now and again ... but, my point is that my music consumption is all digital these days and it's usually a free download somewhere (and, I should add, legal). I'm thinking you're nearly in the same boat as me, huh?

So s/o to CMJ for compling the year end list for 2010. I have at least 3 of the top 15 on the Hip Hop Chart. And I'm feelin good about that. Because those three are:

Murs and Ninth Wonder "Fornever"
The Roots "How I Got Over"
Wu-Tang Klan "Return of the Wu and Friends"

So here's part of the list (see below). Get the full CMJ Year End Hip Hop Chart for 2010 along w/all of their other charts.

It's no competition, but how much of a slug are you hip hoppers? Slackin, schemin and dreamin. kfox.

Labels: CMJ, hip hop, murs, music, music charts, The Roots, wu tang clan

Thursday, September 25, 2008

How About Checkin the Charts ... ?

It's been a minute since I posted the CMJ (College Music Journal) Hip Hip Chart. They are usually just a bit behind; meaning they lag a bit in terms of what is currently hot. Never mind that though because the newbies are what you want to spot. For the full Top 20, check out the link above.

1. NAS
Untitled

2. Lil Sci and Carlos Nino Present: What's the Science?
Elevation

3. Common Market
Tobacco Road

4. High Decibels
HD

5. Brooklyn Academy
Bored of Education

6. Doomtree
Doomtree

7. Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip
Angles

8. Cool Kids
Bake Sale

9. Factor
Chandelier

10. Atmosphere
When Life Gives You Lemons ...

I'm listening to the new Roots Manuva and Common Market. It's da bomb, baby! Just like you hip hoppers. Keep doin it ... kfox.

Labels: CMJ, hip hop, music charts

Friday, May 04, 2007

The Changing Face of Hip Hop

Every so often I post the hip hop charts from WMCO. New hip hop music makes it way to my office on a weekly basis. Some of it stands out from the pack, some of it is judged by its cover (and the judgment is usually accurate). But the point is, the music is new and the charts are always changing ...

So here goes :: this week's badasses!

My favs are DJ Vadim, Sage Francis, and Red Cloud; fav never to make the list: Gutterfly.