Muslim, in need of Allah’s mercy. Philly MC. Knock Em Out the Box co-host. BOXING aficionado. Polo, watch, and sneaker enthusiast. the rap Karl Pilkington.
18 years ago today, we released our sophomore LP, Violent By Design, on our own imprint, Superegular Records. if we got paid for every unit we sold of this record? sheesh.
21 years ago today, The Sopranos debuted on HBO. from writing, to acting, to David Chase’s direction, it’s the greatest and most groundbreaking television series of all time.
safe travels. one of the best EVER. master of elastic flows and word puzzles. “the rest is empty with no brain but the clever nerd/the best MC with no chain ya ever heard” ... Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ
first and foremost, I wanna thank
@joerogan
for having me on JRE. as a longtime fan, it was an honor and pleasure to be a guest.
secondly, to everyone who watch/listened and dropped me a line, I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart. y’all are the best.
Bob Saget was a Philly guy. he was also (surprisingly) a hip-hop head. he came to a JMT show at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood in 05, which completely blew my mind. sweetheart of a guy. safe travels, Bob.
25 years ago today, Nas released Illmatic. Stoupe scooped me after school, and we copped it at Funk-O-Mart. he insisted it was boring. I thought it was the best record since Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em. years later, he finally agrees. great memories. possibly the last TRUE 5 mic LP.
rap dudes who have 9-5’s, but front like they live off of music...why do y’all do that? since when did it become corny to work for a living? for ANYONE with a brain, it’s not hard to discern who fakin the funk. there’s honor in hard work. embrace it, and stop misleading kids.
Big L (May 30, 1974 – February 15, 1999) • one of the greatest to ever live. his influence and legacy is alive and well 24 years after his senseless murder. Flamboyant for Life.
#PutThemLsUp
#BigLRestInPeace
I’ve seen people having nervous breakdowns over these “Top 50” lists...I’m so honored and privileged to be able to do this for a living, that any/all “lists” are inconsequential to me. my mama’s crib is paid off, and my son is set for life. some nerds list isn’t currency for me.
26 years ago today, Wu-Tang released their debut LP, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), on Loud Records. one of the most significant recordings ever made.
if we're at a restaurant, bar, etc., and you're rude/act entitled to the server, i know at that very moment that you're a garbage pail, and i want nothing to do to you.
it takes absolutely ZERO energy to be polite and kind to people.
27 years ago today, Wu-Tang released their debut LP, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), on Loud Records. one of the most significant recordings ever made.
Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 – February 15, 1999)
one of the greatest to ever live. your influence and legacy is alive and well 19 years after your physical left us.
Flamboyant for Life.
on this day in 1994, Nas released Illmatic. I thought it was the best record since Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em. quite possibly the last TRUE 5 mic LP. great memories.
this “I dented my bumper, so please donate to my gofundme” culture is a fucking abomination.
have some fucking pride and take personal accountability and stop begging like a hobo.
Sean Price (March 17th, 1972 – August 8th, 2015) ... love you and miss you, big bro. may Allah make your grave spacious and full of light. Allahumma ameen.