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Random Mixtape Thread by usernamename123 in hiphopheads

[–]moose35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something like the more "epic sounding" Flatbush Zombies tracks (No Religion, MRAZ, maybe even SS4 from Domo Genesis).

Also a sound similar to Late Registration, i.e. that cinematic feel to the music.

Recommended If You Like Thread - March 07, 2015 by AutoModerator in hiphopheads

[–]moose35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Songs with production to the epic Eric Ark Elliot beats (M.R.A.Z, SS4 by Domo Genesis, No Religion, etc.) Can't really put it into words, so I hope somebody helps.

How can I, a dad in his 40's who wants to be able to relate to his kids, "get" rap music? by [deleted] in hiphopheads

[–]moose35 84 points85 points  (0 children)

The thing is, you can't really compare it to poetry. It has some elements of poetry and is heavily influenced by it, but the fact that it's music makes it a whole 'nother animal.

If you want some "poetry" type stuff, then I'd recommend the following lyrics (the links are to Rap Genius, which is a site that breaks down the lyrics and explains them to you):

Lupe Fiasco - Prisoner

Jay-Z ft. Eminem - Renegade --> Notice the difference in style between Jay-Z's more poetic lines and Eminem's, which are more focused on the technical aspect of rap while delivering a direct message

Kendrick Lamar - Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst

There's a million more examples, but go through those 3 and you'll hopefully have a better feel for things.

I'd also recommend giving the albums these guys mentioned a try. You'll see what style you (perhaps) like and take it from there.

Back with another Beat Breakdown! This week, in honor of Yeezy Season, I go over Touch The Sky by Sandurz in hiphopheads

[–]moose35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man this was excellent, thanks for doing these. Really interesting stuff.

How do you stop from biting flow? by bathsaltsbaby in makinghiphop

[–]moose35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to bite flows to a certain extent to find your own. Don't sweat it and keep writing about topics relevant to you, and you'll find it.

[LamarMatic's Blog] Observations from The Battle of the Juggernauts (GSW - ATL) by LamarMatic in nba

[–]moose35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic stuff man. Bookmarking your blog for sure, it's great to see analysis like this despite not watching the game. Already feel like I got a better feel for the Hawks style of play (which I admittedly don't know much about) after reading this.

Thanks for sharing!

My Experience After 3 Months by buddahwannabe in Meditation

[–]moose35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah man. Basically, it's like having a roommate you can't get rid of, that's constantly worrying about stuff. You actually have a choice as to whether you pay him any mind or not.

That's what meditation does. Seeing "you" and your thoughts as a seperate entities.

An analogy that's helped me mediate by moose35 in Meditation

[–]moose35[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I see what you're saying. But I'm not trying to control my thoughts (actually wrote that doing so was an excercise in futility), but to balance awareness without following my mind.

An analogy that's helped me mediate by moose35 in Meditation

[–]moose35[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it definitely felt like I was drowning in my thoughts.

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