Back in 2008, Sean Garrett released a largely unnoticed album in Turbo 919. I haven’t listened to it in its entirety in awhile, but I remember his Pharrell featured ode to a highly popular drink in particular. I’m always a fan of music I can vibe out to and “Patron” did just that. Obviously, with a Pharrell record, the first thing you’re going to pay attention to is the beat. I’m not even sure if P did it, but it sounds like something he’d do, so until I find out otherwise, I’m crediting P.

Next, the melody. Perfect compliment to the beat if you ask me. Seeing as how Sean is an experienced and successful songwriter and Pharrell just naturally makes great music, it wasn’t a surprise the replay value still rings true some two years later.

DL: Sean Garrett feat. Pharrell – “Patron”

Chances are you first heard of Freddie Gibbs shortly after his now critically acclaimed mixtape, Midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik. And that’s fine. It doesn’t matter when you became appreciative of his music. Either way you know Gangsta Gibbs is one of the most promising “rookies” in Hip-Hop equip with a flow and story that’s stupid. The good kind.

Before Midwest… was inhaled, there was The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs. (Keep reading…)

Six years ago, Jim Jones was second in command under the Dipset regime. Beanie Sigel was witnessing the death of a dynasty. Joe Budden had just about had it with the industry and its bullshit. And Big Mike was guaranteed to give you a hand full of exclusives on any mixtape he co-signed. That was Hip-Hop in 2004. That very same year, all four names crossed paths. Jones, Beans and Budden handling the raps. Big Mike with the mixtape.

Seeing as how all three men would eventually have choiced words towards Jay-Z, it’s ironic they chose the “Where I’m From” instrumental. (Keep reading…)