Basement Made
Northern Culture, Art, Hip Hop & Working Class
Big Sean is at his best. The worldwide artist has his own massive sound now, his verses are straight fire all the way through, and each record speaks to a different part of his life. It’s a story. But not just that, this artist is smart. Production covers the full spectrum of emotions. He’s a...
Tim Westwood proves that he’s got plenty in the vault, releasing this unheard Shady Records free from 2004 (April 28, 2016). Shady then or Shady now?
Yesssss. This is absolutely some shit I’d make, and you know this foolies. Course, with three of my favorite artists on it – Cudder, Chip, Chuck – I have to pay homage. Big ups to them, they’ve helped me draw out some of my best ideas. It’s a Midwest thing. I don’t know if you’ve...
I like the Shady Cxvpher from the jump because they use ambient city noise in the background instead of one of those basic, 90’s beats. If you’re going for straight lyrical delivery it makes no sense to restrict everyone’s flow to the same tempo. Acapella is the most revealing of talent. I’m not going to...
