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G-Eazy - Endless Summer
Logic - Young, Broke and Infamous

Both are free downloads

sorry bruv, the goal of the writeups is to go through my physical CD collection. That's why I linked the collection. I have infinitely more shit in mp3 format, but I'm trying to go thru and appreciate what I'm collecting.

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fur TSTR...



Three 6 Mafia
Da Unbreakables
2003, Hypnotize Minds
The sixth (or seventh, or like 20th depending on how you count them) Three 6 Mafia album is one of those albums of theirs that completely defines the sound of their post-horrorcore work. In a way it's almost a stereotypical Three 6 album with it's creepy club bangers and the hopping from sex, drugs and violence themed tracks. There are only a handful of songs here that I'd call absolutely great. "Bin Laden" is a definite stand-out for instance with its gloomy beat and the sound of crickets (seriously, crickets) on the chorus that just add to the scary nocturnal atmosphere. While a bulk of the album has a bit of a same-ness to it all, that's not necessarily a bad thing. For one thing there's not a single track I'd say was bad. Basically everything here is damn good. Those few great songs however do much to make the really good stuff feel lesser. But all in all it's a solid record that would serve as a fantastic soundtrack to a night of debauchery. And while the 19 tracks may feel a bit long, remember that this is the sort of album meant to be thrown on in the background at a party and allowed to simmer for a long while.

[TSTR]

Spot on, my man. "Bin Laden" is def a highlight, as are "Ridin' Spinners," "Let's Start A Riot," and "Put Cha Dick In Her Mouth." "Mosh Pit" is god awful, though, and the low point of the record imo.

[jp1]

I was going through some stuff and found some old CDs, was just listening to this...



It still holds up pretty good.

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I picked up the new G-Unit EP at Best Buy because it has 2 bonus tracks. It's surprisingly damn good. Especially how meh 50's Animal Instinct was earlier this year.

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can any UK buds help me get this CD:



It's a bootleg of Live Love Rocky... I tried to grab this version from eBay but it got "lost in the mail." Amazon UK won't ship CD's to the US. So if someone could help me get my hands on this - maybe it's even common enough over there that you could just grab it from a local store for me?

(I wouldn't mind this one either haha. ...I wonder why A$AP bootlegs are a lot more prevalent across the pond?)

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G-Unit
The Beauty Of Independence
2014, G-Unit
In the decade since G-Unit's major label debut, there has been a huge change in the climate of hip hop. Remember that Beg For Mercy was released before anybody could have predicted that Lil Wayne would one day be a household name. While Kanye was just another of Hov's producers. Before young weirdos like Odd Future or Kendrick Lamar would change the game via Instagram and Youtube accounts. It's funny to realize that there was once a time that 50 was the biggest name in hip hop and G-Unit were the ones pushing the boundaries of mixtapes - ruling both the underground and overground at the same damn time. And in those years the G-Unit camp has gone through enough drama to make even the thought of a reunion seem ridiculous. But here we are. Of course they still haven't rekindled their partnership with The Game, so there's still room for wishful thinking, but 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck are all in the same booth again along with newcomer Kidd Kidd. And the result is so much better than it has any real right to be. With relevance something of a past tense for the group, with years of in-fighting an elephant in the room, with a new rookie member to try to learn to flow with, The Beauty Of Independence should be an airball. It should be forgotten just as abruptly and quietly as it was released. But instead it is a resounding statement of worth. It is a reminder of why G-Unit ever mattered to begin with. This is an EP brimming with confidence and skill from MC's that aren't just showing off their talents, but also reveling in them just as much as the listener. The fact that 50 openly addresses falling outs with Interscope and Dr. Dre, and the group touches on more personal issues with "Changes" also makes it a compelling listen for fans of the behind the scenes. The Havoc-produced opener "Watch Me" is a perfect note to start on with all MC's in top form. Though the base EP is just six songs, a Best Buy edition adds two more - one of which, "Ease Up" is worth tracking this version down for by all means. And though it clocks in at just around a half hour, it's nice to see that they went for quality over quantity here. Surely those eight tracks could have been padded by skits, guest-shots and outtakes from Animal Instincts to stretch it into an album. The fact that they didn't shows a wise new beginning for G-Unit, and I'm more than looking forward to what else might be in store for us from this unexpected renaissance.

[mister j-y]

can any UK buds help me get this CD:



It's a bootleg of Live Love Rocky... I tried to grab this version from eBay but it got "lost in the mail." Amazon UK won't ship CD's to the US. So if someone could help me get my hands on this - maybe it's even common enough over there that you could just grab it from a local store for me?

(I wouldn't mind this one either haha. ...I wonder why A$AP bootlegs are a lot more prevalent across the pond?)

Shheeeeeit bro just say the word!

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^just got yr email dood. THANK YOU!

[mister j-y]

^just got yr email dood. THANK YOU!