Author Archives: deedub77

Those of you who read this blog on a regular basis already know how I feel about Ice-T’s debut album Rhyme Pays, but for those who don’t:I thought it pretty much sucked.  Despite the amateur rhymes and lackluster beats, Rhyme Pays was … Continue reading →

Once upon a time (in the mid eighties) in Queensbridge, NY, there lived a deejay named Marlon Williams.  In the early eighties Marlon was co-host (along with Mr. Magic) of one of the first rap radio shows, Rap Attack, on … Continue reading →

1988 is considered by many to be the finest year in hip-hop, largely due to two important albums by two totally different groups, who ultimately covered the same ground (political and societal ills) from two different perspectives: The first, Public Enemy’s It Takes … Continue reading →

  In 1985 Salt N Pepa, under the tutelage of producer Hurby Luvbug, made a name for themselves off the Get Fresh Crew dis record “Showstopper” (which is pretty weak: props to Dougie and Slick Rick for not responding to that mess).  … Continue reading →

Riding high off the commercial and critical success of their debut Paid In Full,  Eric and William returned in 1988 to release their follow-up effort Follow The Leader.  The success of Paid In Full can largely be credited to Rakim, who redefined … Continue reading →

Many consider 1988 to be the finest year for hip-hop album releases,  due largely to Public Enemy’s critically acclaimed It Takes a Nation, BDP’s By All Means Necessary, and debut album’s from Big Daddy Kane and a young duo from Brentwood, NY EPMD. After … Continue reading →

Antonio Hardy, who does business under the alias of Big Daddy Kane, first came on the hip-hop scene under the umbrella of Marley Marl and his legendary Juice Crew back in 1986.  After ghostwriting for Biz Markie, Biz introduced Kane To Marley, … Continue reading →

After the tragic death of deejay Scott LaRock in 1987 (he was murdered just months after the release of Criminal Minded), Krs-One would come back and release his sophomore effort By By All Means Necessary in 1988.  Many remember By All Means Necessaryfor … Continue reading →

After releasing their debut album Yo! Bumrush The Show in 1987, Public Enemy came back in 88′ with their sophomore effort It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back (which is a mouthful to say or spell, so I’ll … Continue reading →

  (I just came across this album at a used cd store yesterday. I do like some of Ice-T’s later work, and since it was only a few dollars I figured, why not? Insert this one after Bigger And Deffer) … Continue reading →