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Top 5 Instrumentals
Today we're going to the beats! Smithsonian and Bosko debate their top 5 hip-hop instrumentals and what makes for a dope beat.
In this episode, we talk:
Jay-Z 'Dynasty'ed' Jay Electronica
You just gonna say that while Kendrick is dropping Negro spirituals. Can't rap trash on a good beat.
"Seeing Green" was a missed opportunity
Investment firms from Vermont suing for copyright infringement.
Is that Sweet Caroline? I'm snitching
I'm in my 35+ rec league era of making music.
Your favorite emcee's gotta go in.
Condo DJs playing Shook Ones
I don't think everyone can rap on Grindin
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0:00 - Pre Show
0:42 - The Library Intro Theme
1:18 - Check In
2:58 - What you bangin?
10:24 - What makes a beat good/great/valid?
16:43 - Samples or no samples?
23:48 - Sample snitching
32:31 - Introduction to the Top 5
34:16 - Paid In Full
37:06 - Last Days (Onyx)
39:31 - Nas is Like
41:31 - Shook Ones Pt 2
47:01 - Slow Jamz
49:26 - Final Order
49:56 - Honorable Mentions
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The Library: Trailer
00:43|The Library is your go to podcast to take a deep dive into the relationship rap and hip hop have with language, how rap and hip hop manipulate language, and how rap and hip hop creates their own language. Join DJ Smithsonian, Bosko, and music guests as they share all time top 5 lists, hip hop samples, dissect lyrics, and more.