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We might be nicely settled into 2012, but that doesn’t mean there’s not room for one more Best of 2011 list, especially when that list comes from DJ Premier. Of course, like all vinyl junkies, Preemo doesn’t actually stick to the assigned 25. How many of these Premier-approved records did you check last year?
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Two of the most hypered artists of the past few years (with rhyming names no less), it seemed inevitable that someone would mash-up James Blake and Drake eventually. So props to Bombé and Mr. Caribbean for jumping to the front of the line on this one. There’s always been a slight lack of energy with these two sleepy stars, and this marriage is one that actually increases the interesting factor for all those involved.
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More proof that URB readers know how to pick a winner, Readers Poll best rapper of 2010 J. Cole is well on his way to the major leagues, following former early faves like Drake, Jay Electronica, and (if we look deep in the archives) Eminem and The Fugees.
Here, J. Cole takes a quick lap around Rihanna’s power-pop ode to slap and tickle (and chains and whips) “S&M.” Jump to 1:45 to hit the verse, then quit it.
Rihanna :: “S&M (rmx) ft. J. Cole
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The crossover between indie artist and hip-hop acts isn’t exactly new (think Kid Cudi on Letterman backed by Ratatat, or Bon Ivers performing back-up vocals for Kanye). But this raised our eyebrows. Rap star Drake has told BBC Radio 1 that he is working with Jamie XX on his second full-length, Take Care. …MORE
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