Crooked I - Hip Hop Weekly #21
Over the nail-in-Nasir’s-coffin Blueprint 2 beat.
Crooked I - Hip Hop Weekly #21 (Blueprint 2 Freestyle)
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August 22nd, 2007 at 3:05 pm
First?
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:06 pm
well uh huh
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:06 pm
I’m not feeling this…
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Nice…just in time for me to not give a fuck…
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:06 pm
FIRST! MOTHERFUCKIN’ FIRST!
THAT’S RIGHT YOU NONFIRST MOTHERFUCKERS! CHOKE ON MY FIRSTOSITY!!
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:06 pm
hootie lost
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Anyone but Crooked I… Damn!
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
@
Rey Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Phuque Says:
^^^
When you multiply the division and carry the ignorance, you come up with 96.23%.
^^^^
With a 3.77% margin of error.
And no, XFacta, “margin†isn’t that stuff you put on toast instead of butter.
————————–
Actually dumbass it should be +/-3.77%
SMH Wondering how a niggaz head could be that damn big, but still be stupid?? Nigga head got air like those old Somolian stomachs(No Decendent Disrespect)
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
>>I’m not feeling this…
you wildin’ he murked this.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
first is the new gay
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
CHOKE ON MY FIRSTOSITY!!
^^
:|
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Crooked I >>>>>>
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:08 pm
Skunked again.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
BKScribe Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
first isBKScribe is the new gayAugust 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
I don’t know if it was the nail in the coffin but aight…actually he admitted defeat in this but we all know who won…
Jay Z > Anybody who went against him
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
If this is the best the west has to offer.. The West Lost!!
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Jay Z > Anybody who went against him
^^^^
except Jayo Felony
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
…lol @ HHC. & cMAC
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:10 pm
>>actually he admitted defeat in this
actually he didn’t.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:10 pm
XFacta obviously has his big brother/big sister typing for him again.
~~~
Phuque Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
CHOKE ON MY FIRSTOSITY!!
^^
:|
***
LOL.. Whatverrrr
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:10 pm
@
BKScribe
—
The-XFacta Says: Your comment is awaiting moderation.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:10 pm
# THE-XFACTA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
If this is the best the west has to offer.. The West Lost!!
^^^
Crooked I can spit circles around your favorite rapper…
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:11 pm
*aqua mans that hoe*
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:11 pm
# Rey Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
BKScribe Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
BKScribe is the new gay = BKScribe is the new Rey
*double muder scene*
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Phuque Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:10 pm
# THE-XFACTA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
If this is the best the west has to offer.. The West Lost!!
^^^
Crooked I can spit circles around your favorite rapper…
^^^^
X-Facta’s a Mims fan so that goes without saying
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:12 pm
# snort_snortCRAZY88SINCE88 Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
…lol @ HHC. & cMAC
_________
Wha tI do?
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:12 pm
eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:10 pm
>>actually he admitted defeat in this
actually he didn’t.
^^^^
Since I will not lose, they try to help him cheat
But I will not lose, for even in defeat
There’s a valuable lesson learned, so it evens it up for me
When the grass is cut, the snakes will show
I gotta thank the little homie Nas for that though
Saving me the hassle of speaking to half of these assholes
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:12 pm
# eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:10 pm
>>actually he admitted defeat in this
actually he didn’t.
^^^
No speakers @ the moment….which track off of Blueprint 2?
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:12 pm
eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:10 pm
>>actually he admitted defeat in this
actually he didn’t.
^^^
I will not lose for even in defeat there’s a valuable lesson learned so that evens it up for me….
didn’t it go something like that?
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:12 pm
crooked I tainted a classic..
Spits in the direction of LA
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:12 pm
@
Phuque Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:10 pm
# THE-XFACTA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
If this is the best the west has to offer.. The West Lost!!
^^^
Crooked I can spit circles around your favorite rapper…
—————
Word???
Common>Crooked I
Styles P>Crooked I
Jay-Z>Crooked I
Craig Mack>Crooked I
Nope, looks like you’re wrong
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:13 pm
>>I will not lose for even in defeat there’s a valuable lesson learned so that evens it up for me….
^^
Nevermind…I know which track now…
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:13 pm
I always thought this beat was ill. lol that the sample was from the Client Eastwood ‘The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly”
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:13 pm
cMac Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:12 pm
# snort_snortCRAZY88SINCE88 Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
…lol @ HHC. & cMAC
_________
Wha tI do?
^^^
last NAH post.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:14 pm
M. Rob > Crooked I
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:14 pm
BKScribe Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:11 pm
# Rey Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
BKScribe Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
BKScribe is the new gay = BKScribe is the new Rey
*double murder scene*
^^^^^
Umm.. No homo?
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:14 pm
did I miss something? Did this guy learn to rap in the last year? I missed the memo. z share wont even let me listen to this cat. I think I got my crap-o-meter set to high on my internet properties
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:15 pm
@ X… i got you
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:15 pm
@ Snort…
oh u talkin about the escalator lol
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:15 pm
E AKA THE REAL NORIEAGA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Jay Z > Anybody who went against him
^^^^
except Jayo Felony
^^^
“Whats the last Jayo Felony joint you heard?” (c) Curtis vs. Camron
The joint off the Hav Plenty soundtrack w/ Mef & X
Plus Jayo’s not a felon he’s a misdemeanor
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:15 pm
Pimp C created Eskay but forgot to create his ears, so please forgive him for not listening
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:16 pm
“Is He A Blood Or His He A Crip, Nigga I’ll Socc That Faggot In His Big Ass Lips”
“The Only J I Know Is Bullet Loco Nigga J-A-Y-O, F-E-L-O N-Y C Me”
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Word???
Common>Crooked I
Styles P>Crooked I
Jay-Z>Crooked I
Craig Mack>Crooked I
Nope, looks like you’re wrong
^^^
How does it look like I’m wrong?? You’re just typing random ______ > _____ (neither of which are true…especially Styles P). Come up with a decent argument and try again.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:17 pm
# Plug Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:14 pm
did I miss something? Did this guy learn to rap in the last year? I missed the memo. z share wont even let me listen to this cat. I think I got my crap-o-meter set to high on my internet properties
^^
You’re right….Canibus is way better.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:17 pm
>>I will not lose for even in defeat there’s a valuable lesson learned so that evens it up for me….
I don’t see how that’s admitting defeat.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:18 pm
@
Phuque Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Word???
Common>Crooked I
Styles P>Crooked I
Jay-Z>Crooked I
Craig Mack>Crooked I
Nope, looks like you’re wrong
^^^
How does it look like I’m wrong?? You’re just typing random ______ > _____ (neither of which are true…especially Styles P). Come up with a decent argument and try again.
——————–
Arguments been made.. Well except for Craig Mack.. Crooked I sucks!!
I go with west coast guys how about that (nh)
Game>Crooked I
Spyder Loc>Crooked I
Hot Rod>Crooked I
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:18 pm
BKScribe Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:12 pm
crooked I tainted a classic..
Spits in the direction of LA
^^^
*carpet*
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:19 pm
# Rey Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:14 pm
*double murder scene*
^^^^^
Umm.. No homo?
^for that reason i sidestepped double homocide… however.. I’ll chalk up the loss on this one.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Styles P>Crooked I
^^^^
Styles P dosen’t even rhyme 1/2 the time
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:19 pm
I go with west coast guys how about that (nh)
Game>Crooked I
Spyder Loc>Crooked I
Hot Rod>Crooked I
^^^
Hot Plate > Crooked I
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:20 pm
@ BKS.. Umm.. Good!
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:20 pm
lemme just say that anybody who doesn’t think Crooked I is nice is a moron and doesn’t know dick about lyricism. I’d appreciate it if, in the future, such people would not address questions or comments about hip hop to me.
that is all.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:20 pm
I go with west coast guys how about that (nh)
Game>Crooked I
Spyder Loc>Crooked I
Hot Rod>Crooked I
^^^^
Spider Loc and Hot Rod are the defenition of wack
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:20 pm
# eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:17 pm
>>I will not lose for even in defeat there’s a valuable lesson learned so that evens it up for me….
I don’t see how that’s admitting defeat.
^^^
I do. He’s pretty much saying that even though he lost he got even by learning a lesson while losing that will allow him not to lose anymore.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:21 pm
if BP2 was jays response instead of super ugly.. jay woulda won that battle… considering the time when BP2 came out.. it just seemed he was reflective upon it.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:21 pm
damn ninjs love, L = Crooked I.
Get it? smh @ self
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:22 pm
eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:17 pm
>>I will not lose for even in defeat there’s a valuable lesson learned so that evens it up for me….
I don’t see how that’s admitting defeat.
***
…not just a river in egypt…
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Glass eye > Crooked I
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:22 pm
>>I do. He’s pretty much saying that even though he lost he got even by learning a lesson while losing that will allow him not to lose anymore.
well you’re wrong. smh @ the notion of Jay, or any rapper for that matter, ever admitting defeat. I gurantee if you ask Jay about that line he’ll tell you the same.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:23 pm
Crooklyn Dodgers>Crooked Eye, by a lot
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfXJ_IUlBA4
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:23 pm
lol @ eskay trying to sound like he gives a rat ass about lyrics…post some unsigned talent and maybe ill belive ur bs
*sniffs*
yup i smell it
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:23 pm
E AKA THE REAL NORIEAGA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Styles P>Crooked I
^^^^
Styles P dosen’t even rhyme 1/2 the time
—————-
*ESmacks Nore*
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:23 pm
eskay:
>>well you’re wrong.
^^
Explain why.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:24 pm
# BelizE Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:23 pm
lol @ eskay trying to sound like he gives a rat ass about lyrics…post some unsigned talent and maybe ill belive ur bs
*sniffs*
yup i smell it
______
yeah he needs to post some M Rob like X Facta did
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:24 pm
Best websit ever:
bobsagetisgod.com/
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:25 pm
>>lol @ eskay trying to sound like he gives a rat ass about lyrics…post some unsigned talent and maybe ill belive ur bs
you’re in a post about an unsigned rapper right now.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:25 pm
@
cMac Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:24 pm
# BelizE Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:23 pm
lol @ eskay trying to sound like he gives a rat ass about lyrics…post some unsigned talent and maybe ill belive ur bs
*sniffs*
yup i smell it
______
yeah he needs to post some M Rob like X Facta did
—————
Damn right!!
M Rob>Crooked I
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Bob Saget>Crooked I
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
THE-XFACTA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:23 pm
E AKA THE REAL NORIEAGA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Styles P>Crooked I
^^^^
Styles P dosen’t even rhyme 1/2 the time
—————-
*ESmacks Nore*
^^^^
Isn’t the purpose or rapping to rhyme….smh
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Eskay rides around the hood shining, when niggaz try to stick him up, he blinds them with his shinny forehead
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Eskay don’t care about nigga’s with demos
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
I don’t think Crooked I is that bad…which is odd, I know, that I’ve actually heard some rap before.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:27 pm
eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:25 pm
>>lol @ eskay trying to sound like he gives a rat ass about lyrics…post some unsigned talent and maybe ill belive ur bs
you’re in a post about an unsigned rapper right now.
^^^
Applaud Eskay, Ol’dungeons and dragons’ Dungeon Master ass nigga.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:27 pm
@
E AKA THE REAL NORIEAGA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
THE-XFACTA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:23 pm
E AKA THE REAL NORIEAGA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Styles P>Crooked I
^^^^
Styles P dosen’t even rhyme 1/2 the time
—————-
*ESmacks Nore*
^^^^
Isn’t the purpose or rapping to rhyme….smh
———–
That just tells you how bad Crooked I is!
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:28 pm
Crooked I is decent…not two posts a week worthy, though…
he blinds them with his shinny forehead
***Typos are self-ether (c) D Billz
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:29 pm
eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:25 pm
>>lol @ eskay trying to sound like he gives a rat ass about lyrics…post some unsigned talent and maybe ill belive ur bs
you’re in a post about an unsigned rapper right now.
——————-
I knew u were gonna say that (if I was in Vegas, id be filty vitamin water rich), but Crooked I doesnt count cuz he’s been exposed too long and he still has a buzz. Im talking about breaking good new talent. I mean..ur site (and opinion) gives u a big advantage..
or am i trippin?
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:30 pm
>>Explain why.
cuz the whole song is a dis track to Nas. why would he admit that he lost to a somebody on a track that is dissing dude? that would negate the whole track.
that line obviously means “I didn’t lose, even though ya’ll think I did. and even if I had lost, it would still be a win for me”
smh @ the Nas stan propaganda machine creating the myth that Jay admitted defeat.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:30 pm
BelizE Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Eskay rides around the hood shining, when niggaz try to stick him up, he blinds them with his shinny forehead
^^^^
LOL.. *daps belize*
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:30 pm
eskay is jays version of two times
btw
crooked eye > crooked I
left eye > crooked I
green eyes > crooked I
however
Crooked I > queer eye
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:30 pm
THE-XFACTA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Eskay don’t care about nigga’s with demos
***X-Facta to Eskay:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=trRt6hAFtfA
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:31 pm
Jay admitting defeat is crap
defeat there’s a valuable lesson learned so that evens it up for me….
^^ Read that line say about…mmm…5 times and let it marinate. Done?Even if he did face defeat he says it evens it up for him meaning he was already a step head of Nas.
Again, Takeover > Ether. Jay just lost the war because he came out with Superugly. If Jay refrained from that song with Takeover and Ether alone Jay won.
Fast foward to present time ………Nas lost
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:31 pm
BTW..dont argue with me Eskay
that is all.
(lol..had to use his phrase)
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:32 pm
@
icon (trillbert arenas) Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:30 pm
THE-XFACTA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Eskay don’t care about nigga’s with demos
***X-Facta to Eskay:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=trRt6hAFtfA
————-
Classic video from EPMD’s 2nd album… Business as usual!
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:32 pm
HOW TO HANDLE A HIP HOP BACKPACKER
“That’s not real hip hop.â€
“I never watch MTV or BET or listen to the radio.â€
“I miss the good old days of hip hop, circa 1994.â€
There are those hip hop types who you love to hate. The so called “educated†coffee-house intellectual types that love to talk about the declining state of hip hop music, as if its best days have long past. They talk about current hip hop music objectively because they think they are above it; their iPods are only filled with the “good shit.†You know, old school BEP, Common, The Roots, Talib. The entire Stones Throw catalog. Only revolutionary or obscure cats make their playlists. Holy war to them is the radio mainstream vs. the indie underground. And they still refer to Lauryn Hill as L-boogie.
Those who have encountered such hip hop righteousness know not to get into any sort of philosophical argument, unless they are well equipped to do battle. Remember, these are the cats who probably wrote their college theses on the historical importance of Run D-M-C and the postmodern brilliance of Madlib. They never ever back down and make you feel like shit for copping the new Mike Jones album. So how exactly does one prepare for such an encounter with a backpacker?
Let him or her take a couple of easy jabs at you. Make them feel like they’re winning. When they ask you what kind of music you listen to, say reggaeton and 50 Cent. Better yet, say your favorite joint is the reggaeton remix of “Candyshop.†At this point they’ll think you’re an easy target. When they ask where you cop your music, say you only buy CDs at Best Buy and regularly download the Top 10 ranked hip-hop songs off iTunes. Sensing blood, they’ll next ask you who your favorite MC is. Answer this unacceptably, and they’ll pounce all over you and try to “educate†you on how little you know about “real†hip hop. Wait until they start to salivate and raise their eyebrows in anticipation. Then calmly and confidently say the name that automatically breaks a backpackers will: Kanye West.
The Louie Vitton Don is an anomaly to most backpackers. Someone who transcends the boundaries of what is mainstream and what is conscious simply cannot exist. It defies hip hop physics. How can someone from a major label like the ROC get his inspiration from A Tribe Called Quest? Be street and culturally conscious? I mean, did you see the “Diamonds from Sierra Leone†video? Straight killed it son! Kanye has the rare ability to make a political statement without sounding preachy. The teachers and the kids love Kanye.
Then go on the offensive. Remind ‘em that the self proclaimed “first ni**a with a Benz AND a backpack†makes beats for both Jay-Z and Common. Dare them to say that Big L, B.I.G and Nas should not be respected for their lyrical prowess, regardless of their lyrical content. Have them admit to watching BET uncut at 3 in the morning like everyone else.
Once their guard is down, break bread. Remind them that hip hop was never meant to be stagnant or one-dimensional. He’ll admit that he loves grinding at the club as much as the next man. She’ll admit that her favorite jams are “Hollaback Girl†and “My Hump.†After a few laughs, have them listen to “5 years from now†off the recently certified platinum Who is Mike Jones?, and ask them if that was not the most poignant and relevant shit that they have heard in the past 6 months. Even Common himself didn’t directly address issues like Iraq, voting, and taxes on the critically acclaimed-but-yet-to-go-gold Be. Admit that album sales aren’t the issue, and that Mike Jones’ rise to the top should be celebrated along with Common’s return to form. Because at the end of the day its all one family, one love, one struggle.
Then go home and write Kanye a thank you letter, for restoring faith in another lost hip hop soul.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:32 pm
>>I mean..ur site (and opinion) gives u a big advantage..
nah, I hear you, but I’m not trying to break new talent. when I do the site redesign, I’m probably gonna do an unsigned section seperate from the main blog. or I might even start a whole nother blog for that.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:33 pm
eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:17 pm
>>I will not lose for even in defeat there’s a valuable lesson learned so that evens it up for me….
I don’t see how that’s admitting defeat.
^^^
Here’s how, Jay shouldn’t have even still be mentioning Nasir’s name. So you could tell he was mad.
PERSONALLY I think Jay won. Dude destroyed and rebuilt Nasir’s career when nobody was checkin for em (lol @ Nastradamus (c) You Owe Me). Dude didn’t even spend the whole song on him and nobody can say the way they sung “laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame” wasn’t the funniest shit. The takeover had facts, Either had a hot beat and a bunch of jokes. Jay made Super ugly and added insult to injury but when they did the call in vote, Nas still won in that survey right?
Jay shoulda let it go, by that time he had the baddest bitch in the game wearin his chain
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:33 pm
I knew u were gonna say that (if I was in Vegas, id be filty vitamin water rich), but Crooked I doesnt count cuz he’s been exposed too long and he still has a buzz. Im talking about breaking good new talent. I mean..ur site (and opinion) gives u a big advantage..
or am i trippin?
^^^^
yes, there should be more posts on unsigned rappers
but there’s nothing wrong with Crooked I posts, most people outside of L.A or the westcoast don’t even know about him.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:34 pm
eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:30 pm
>>Explain why.
cuz the whole song is a dis track to Nas. why would he admit that he lost to a somebody on a track that is dissing dude? that would negate the whole track.
that line obviously means “I didn’t lose, even though ya’ll think I did. and even if I had lost, it would still be a win for meâ€
smh @ the Nas stan propaganda machine creating the myth that Jay admitted defeat.
^^^^^
Wow.. Es.. I had only heard rumors of your Jay standom, but to find out it’s true?? Sheeit, looks like we’ll be discovering Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster any day now. (aka Xfacta’s parents)
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:34 pm
# eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:30 pm
>>Explain why.
cuz the whole song is a dis track to Nas. why would he admit that he lost to a somebody on a track that is dissing dude? that would negate the whole track.
^^
I see your point - but that’s not entirely true. I’m a Jay fan too. But just because he admits he lost, doesn’t mean he can’t diss dude in the same song, or ever again for that matter.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:34 pm
–onsmash.com
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Eskay created antrax, story is..once during his trips to the middle east, he caught a white jackrabbit with his bear hands. With brute force, he crushed the wabbit into a white dust. Being as gully as he is, he spat on it and mailed it to himself. Hence antrax was born
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:35 pm
>>Crooked I is decent…not two posts a week worthy, though…
it’s only one post a week, but if ya’ll keep it up, I’ma make 5
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:35 pm
Even if Jay was stupid enough to admit defeat to Nas (then again he didnt so why would he?), he wouldnt do it in a Nas dis track,
LOL Jay did good with that line. He got ya’ll bugging out over that one line. We still on this topic???? Now I know what they mean by people arguing over whos better…wax beef..etc is good for Hip Hop…see?
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:35 pm
Anybody remember Jay practically crying on the radio to Angie after the battle? Dude sounded rattled as hell. Pure hilarity. I gotta find that link. He sounded maad pathetic.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:35 pm
Forgot all about this joint…not a fan of overly slick production, but Ghost killed this one, as usual..
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb5N5kot0iQ
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Nate Dog>Akon
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
>>I mean..ur site (and opinion) gives u a big advantage..
nah, I hear you, but I’m not trying to break new talent. when I do the site redesign, I’m probably gonna do an unsigned section seperate from the main blog. or I might even start a whole nother blog for that.
^^^^
yeah, an unsigned section would be cool but the thing is most people on hear complain about posts on non-mainstream rappers. They throw bitch fits everytime there’s a Crooked I or Trae posts, and those guys are local legends.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:32 pm
>>I mean..ur site (and opinion) gives u a big advantage..
nah, I hear you, but I’m not trying to break new talent. when I do the site redesign, I’m probably gonna do an unsigned section seperate from the main blog. or I might even start a whole nother blog for that.
——————————–
Good 2 go
*pulls out shyt list*
*crosses eskay’s name of list*
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
# E AKA THE REAL NORIEAGA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:33 pm
but there’s nothing wrong with Crooked I posts, most people outside of L.A or the westcoast don’t even know about him.
^yo..
red eye > crooked I
Pink eye > Crooked I
stigmatism in the eye > crooked I
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
eskay you ever heard that papoose freestlye over the blueprint 2 beat…..
he murdered it wayyy better then crooked i.
said something to the likes of “i rather be the dead truth then a living lie”. song is impossible to find.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:37 pm
Jay said straight up to Nasir’s face that he feels he won the battle.
end of discussion.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:37 pm
# icon (trillbert arenas) Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
Nate Dog>Akon
^^
yup
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:38 pm
eskay you ever heard that papoose freestlye over the blueprint 2 beat…..
he murdered it wayyy better then crooked i.
^^ I do have to agree with that on that particular freestyle by Pap
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:38 pm
Nah fuck that eskay, don’t do that section, send them niggas to HHDX for that unsigned bullshit!
@ Killa
Kanye prolly wrote that whole thing, in which case…
*spits on monitor*
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:38 pm
BKScribe Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
# E AKA THE REAL NORIEAGA Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:33 pm
but there’s nothing wrong with Crooked I posts, most people outside of L.A or the westcoast don’t even know about him.
^yo..
red eye > crooked I
Pink eye > Crooked I
stigmatism in the eye > crooked I
^^^^
this guy dosen’t even explain why he dosen’t like Crooked I’s music…smh
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:38 pm
*daps killa jones*
Whether or not that article was posted for “ironic” purposes, the author was dead on.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:38 pm
eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:35 pm
>>Crooked I is decent…not two posts a week worthy, though…
it’s only one post a week, but if ya’ll keep it up, I’ma make 5
***Shuts the fuck up***
Starts nodding head (n/h), straight face
Yoooooooooo, this new Crooked I joint is bangin’…Eskay, you ever heard of dude? Got any new links, or maybe some archived shit? LOL
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:39 pm
Im a big Jay fan, but everone knows that NaS did him damage…a tru
stanfan wont admit it thoughAugust 22nd, 2007 at 3:39 pm
@ Rey, what’d i miss… i need like a past 3 days recap.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:40 pm
I wouldn’t mind hearing Crooked spit over some fresh beats. Spittin’ over recycled beats that have been killed already gets boring after a while.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:40 pm
so….now that crooked I has been addressed lol
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:41 pm
the jones can’t keep up, maybe my nigga nas, BUT I GOT STRONGER AFTER ETHER. WWOOWWWW-jay-z
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:41 pm
New Post GangBANG!
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:46 pm
eskay Says:
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:32 pm
>>I mean..ur site (and opinion) gives u a big advantage..
nah, I hear you, but I’m not trying to break new talent. when I do the site redesign, I’m probably gonna do an unsigned section seperate from the main blog. or I might even start a whole nother blog for that.
^Loaded Lux better be the first ninja on your radar or you’re gonna have to hell to pay.
August 22nd, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Any mc that drops a line about the Jena six deserves some respect.
track is alright.
August 22nd, 2007 at 4:47 pm
this beat is so sick, that it can make any MC sound hard, but you know this dude puts it down pretty nice.
August 22nd, 2007 at 5:02 pm
Big Homie you know the name of that papoose song? its impossible to find
August 22nd, 2007 at 7:38 pm
actually eskay, you’re wrong.
jay-z did admit to losing the battle on that track…
It doesn’t get clearer than those lyrics…
August 22nd, 2007 at 7:45 pm
in fact, you’re the only person i’ve heard interpreting it that way…
i personally think in terms of effectiveness/bar, takeover > ether…
BUT…super ugly nailed jay-z’s coffin in the beef… after a hella dope takeover, he had an opportunity to redeem himself with a strong rebuttle against ether, but he failed.
August 22nd, 2007 at 7:50 pm
Wow…..
At Crooked I seamlessly weaving in and out out of lyrical excellence, social commentary ( the raw type) and gangsta shit.
Smh at the people who say this is weak….
Big Homie—
I gotta go check the Papoose one over again ..had forgot all about that yo
also…
why is Crooked the only rapper I ever hear Speaking about the Jena 6 or who properly put the Imus situation in check?