Canibus’ otherwise un-spectacular rhymes absolutely shine over a DJ Premier beat that will make your skin crawl. Soundtrack sample, methinks. Download: Canibus – Golden Terra of Rap (produced by DJ Premier) via Wax Poetics Digital Sphere: Related Content

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Has this sample been used before? Regardless, Big K.R.I.T. has the energy of ten rappers and has carved out a nice niche of old school sampling mixed with country rap. For your edification, refer to his album quality mixtape K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. “Money Outchea” is the best money making anthem..

(image) Who drops bangers with No I.D. and Flying Lotus in the same week? Killer Mike (or Mike Bigga, depending on who you ask). Any rapper with those two producers in his rolodex is on the right track. Update: “Ready Set Go” video here. Lotus joint at Kia Adult Swim..

Nope, Detroit’s winning streak isn’t over. On “Just Think,” Magestik Legend speaks to the female’s side of a relationship with refreshing clarity and precise rhymes, territory previously covered by Wale with “Diary.” Hidden behind the city’s heavyweigiht talents, Magestik is the D’s best kept secret (evidence). The track appears on..

Statik Selektah creates a worthy New York anthem that evokes the city’s 24/7 bustle and adds a 2Pac sample on the hook for +5 gulliness. I forgot how ill Pac’s voice was. This song will appear on the mixtape soundtrack of Styles P’s novel Invincible. If Styles P the novelist..