TAG: Joell Ortiz

Jan02

Best of ‘08: Dante Ross

What are we doing still posting Best of 2008 lists all the way on Jan 2nd? Catching up from the New Years madness if we’re beng totally honest. One last look at 2008—this time from the fabulous world of Dante Ross.

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Here’s some things/people/moments that I loved in 08. A personal best of list of sorts and a little acknowledgement for my many friends,co workers and compatriots:

1.NYC- My city makes me smile all the time…..Love where we are and how we got here…..wherever I lay my head I will always be in a NYC state of mind…..

2. Asher Roth and Oneal McKnight- The 2 nicest artist any a and r guy could ask for. You cats erase the horrors of Grand …

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Dec10

MP3: The New Deal Mixtape (Benzi/10deep)

Featuring Wale, Charles Hamilton, Blu, Brother Ali, Kid Sister, Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Hollywood Holt, Naledge, Joell Ortiz, Black Milk….wow, I’m exhausted by typing rapper’s names. Download 10.Deep Presents: The New Deal mixed by DJ Benzi…so I can stop name dropping already.

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Download: DJ Benzi & The Knocks present American G-Funk
URB #150: Wale’s Situational Comedy
URB #155: Kid Cudi Live at the BBQ

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Jan24

Best of 08: Meanest Man Contest’s Top 10 Mixtapes of 08

One-half of Hip-hop electricians Meanest Man Contest, Eric Steuer gives URB his take on the best mixtapes of the Ocho. Be sure to check meanest.net for all your Meanest Man Contest wants, needs, and desires.

10. Blu and DJ Heat – (So)ul Amazing

This is a nice compilation of odds-and-ends tracks, featuring collabs with Flying Lotus, Dilla. Talib Kweli, Joell Ortiz, and more. It’s a great companion piece to Below the Heavens, Blu’s collaboration with Exile from last year.

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Feb20

Ever Since Jessica Rabbit….

We were so ready to post about the new Joell Ortiz and Immortal Technique song over at allhiphop.com, “Modern Day Slavery,” but then someone sent us this URL (nsfw). Not to downgrade the musical contributions of last year's this year's Saigon (Ortiz) or the fiery URB cover star (Technique) over some destructive chipmunk soul….but after getting the link, we've just been, err, distracted?

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