Well...welcome to my blog. I despise the word blog, but I like the idea, and a wise man once told me that as long as you're enjoying yourself, it's fine.
So, on with the show...I thought I'd start with what I've been listening to today. I suppose that might make this the inspiration for this whole - probably short-lived venture into amateur journalism/social commentary/ego massage.
On the way to work this morning my speakers rocked to the sound of lyrically one of the best artists in the history of hip-hop: Kendrick Jeru Davis - better known as Jeru The Damaja.
His debut album, The Sun Rises In The East is raw, heavy and lyrically fucking ridiculous, and its most famous track "Come Clean" has some of the most complex, rugged and authentic emceeing I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. Come Clean is lyrically my favourite hip-hop track of all time, so I'm happy to start off by reminding you of/introducting you to it.
The lyrics are written by Jeru and the beat comes, predictably, from DJ Premier. It's a bit more stripped-down than Premier's usual style, but the trademark Premier chorus is there - a little sample, scratch and cut, and ahhh.....
So relax, turn up your speakers and enjoy the 2 maestros at their devastating best.
1 comment:
Ye I totally agree
One of the best-produced albums in hip-hop history. From the dissonant Cecil Taylor-esque off-key piano sample of "D Original" to the staccato drum beats of "Brooklyn Took It", Premier brings the production heat and Jeru rides the beats as tight as the glove on OJ's hand.
Must-listen if you intended to have anything like a cursory knowledge of hip-hop.
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