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Funky remix! https://collectorsitem155.podomatic.com/entry/2017-10-27T16_06_05-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/collectorsitem155/episodes/2017-10-27T16_06_05-07_00 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 23:06:05 +0000 2017-10-27 2017-10-27 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/collectorsitem155/episodes/2017-10-27T16_06_05-07_00 JR155 5792 2012 compilation 2012 compilation https://collectorsitem155.podomatic.com/entry/2011-02-08T06_01_44-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/collectorsitem155/episodes/2011-02-08T06_01_44-08_00 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:01:44 +0000 2017-10-17 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/collectorsitem155/episodes/2011-02-08T06_01_44-08_00 JR155 194 athaniel Thomas Wilson (born July 20, 1968[1]), better known by his stage names ,Kool G Rap (or simply G Rap), Kool G Rap, and Giancana (Meaning of the abbreviation "G."), is an American rapper, from the Corona neighborhood of Queens, New York.[2] He began his career in the mid-1980s as one half of the group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and as a member of the Juice Crew. He is often cited as one of the most influential and skilled MCs of all time[3][4][5][6][1][7][8][9][10] as he is a pioneer of mafioso rap/street/hardcore content[5][10][11][12][13][14] and multisyllabic rhyming.[15] On his album The Giancana Story, he stated that the "G" in his name stands for "Giancana" (after the mobster Sam Giancana), but on other occasions he's stated that it stands for "Genius".[1][16] Contents [hide] * 1 Biography o 1.1 Early Years o 1.2 Kool G Rap & DJ Polo o 1.3 Solo career * 2 Legacy o 2.1 Rhyme technique o 2.2 Mafioso/Street content * 3 Discography * 4 References * 5 Further reading * 6 External links [edit] Biography [edit] Early Years Wilson grew up in the poverty-ridden streets of Corona Queens, New York with legendary producer Eric B.[17] In an interview with The Source he stated; “ Growing up in Corona was like a little Harlem, it wasn't that hard for a nigga to be influenced by the street life type of mentality. I was like 15 years old, Ma dukes couldn't dress a nigga no more and at that age you want a little money in your pocket. That's what gets us all, material possessions. A nigga got caught up in that mentality. Nigga started selling drugs at a certain point, and all that shit, it's what was goin' on in the streets ... eventually all my friends got smoked. Everybody was droppin'. All my friends started packing burners everyday, we was wild shorties. ” —Kool G Rap, The Source Magazine, issue 72, September, 1995.[18] Around this time, Wilson was looking for a DJ, and through Eric B., he met DJ Polo, who was looking for an MC to collaborate with.[17] [edit] Kool G Rap & DJ Polo Juice Crew producer, and Mr. Magic DJ; Marley Marl knew Polo, and allowed him and G Rap to go to his studio to do a demo, which resulted in the song "It's a Demo." The song was written and recorded in one night, and had Marley so impressed, that he instantly embraced Kool G Rap and DJ Polo as Juice Crew members (it's worth noting that this was the first time G Rap had ever met Marley.)[19] In 1986 on Mr Magic's Rap Attack radio show on 107.5, the duo got their first exposure which created more buzz. They eventually released "It's a Demo" as a single with "I'm Fly", along with two more singles. Shortly after this, Kool G Rap appeared on the Juice Crew's classic posse cut 'The Symphony' before they released their debut album, Road to the Riches in 1989.[20][21] This album and their two later albums, Wanted: Dead or Alive (1990) and Live and Let Die (1992), are highly regarded and considered Hip-Hop classics.[22][12][15][23][24][25] Eventually in 1993, Kool G Rap parted ways with DJ Polo in pursuit of a solo career. [edit] Solo career In 1995, Kool G Rap started his solo career with the album 4,5,6, which featured production from Buckwild, and guest appearances from Nas, MF Grimm and B-1 – it has been his most commercially successful record, reaching No.24 on the US Billboard 200 album chart.[26] This was followed by Roots of Evil in 1998.[1] He was then meant to release his next album, The Giancana Story in 2000, on Rawkus Records, but due to several complications with the label, the album was pushed back several times, and eventually released in 2002. In 2008 he released the EP Half a Klip on Chinga Chang Records, featuring production from, among others, DJ Premier and Marley Marl.[27] Criticisms of Kool G Rap's solo albums usually focus on the production not being up to the standard of the rapping.[28][29] While Kool G Rap has alwa(continued) athaniel Thomas Wilson (born July 20, 1968[1]), better known by his stage names ,Kool G Rap (or s... https://collectorsitem155.podomatic.com/entry/2011-02-05T08_10_17-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/collectorsitem155/episodes/2011-02-05T08_10_17-08_00 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:10:17 +0000 2017-10-17 2013-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/collectorsitem155/episodes/2011-02-05T08_10_17-08_00 JR155 390 The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "The Roots Come Alive. Rahzel, Dice Raw, and Malik B. all parted from the band for differing reasons. In 2000, guitarist Ben Kenney joined The Roots and would stay with the band through their next album, Phrenology, before leaving to join rock band Incubus. After Phrenonlogy, guest performer F. Knuckles became a permanent member and Captain Kirk Douglas replaced Kenney, while Scratch also decided to leave the group. The next album was 2004's The Tipping Point followed by Game Theory in 2006. During 2007, longtime member Leonard Hubbard decided to retire. He was replaced by Owen Biddle. Rising Down, the eighth studio album from Black Thought (Tariq Trotter) and drummer Questlove (Ahmir Thompson) became friends at the Philadelphia High School for Creative Performing Arts around 1987. They began to do shows around Philadelphia and New York City with bassist Leonard "Hub" Hubbard and rapper Malik B.[2] By 1991, The Roots recorded an album Organix to promote at European concerts.[2] [edit]From The Ground Up EP From the Ground Up is an EP released by The Roots in 1994. It was the group's first release on a major label, having recently been signed with Geffen Records. [edit]Do You Want More?!!!??! Black Thought for the "unconscious" population,[6] peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. At the 42nd Grammy Awards "You Got Me" won the award for Best Performance By A Duo Or Group[7] and the album was nominated for Best Rap Album.[8] Steve Huey of the website allmusic perceived "a strong affinity for the neo-soul movement" in the album.[9] First-time cameos on TFA for Philly natives Beanie Sigel and Eve helped to earn them major record deals later (with Roc-A-Fella and Ruff Ryders, respectively). After this album, Dice Raw left the collective to record his solo debut album Reclaiming the Dead. In the summer, the band performed at the Woodstock '99 concert in New York state.[10] [edit]Phrenology Several members, including long time member Malik B., left the group. In December 2001, the Roots backed Jay-Z for his MTV Unplugged concert.[11] With heightened popularity came mounting pressure. The Roots released Phrenology (named after the pseudoscience of Phrenology) in 2002. Despite not charting as high as Things Fall Apart, reaching a peak of #28 on the charts, Phrenology was commercially successful, eventually going gold, and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. At the time, however, there came rumors that the Roots were losing interest in their signing with MCA.[2] During this time the band also backed Jay-Z for his 2003 farewell concert in Madison Square Garden, and appeared in the accompanying "Fade to Black" DVD. [edit]The Tipping Point After Phrenology, Ben Kenney and Scratch both left the group; Kenney joined the rock band Incubus.[12] This culminated with the release of 2004's The Tipping Point, the byproduct of several jam sessions.[2] The album earned two more Grammy nominations: one for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the track "Star" and another for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group for the track "Don't Say Nuthin'."[13] The Tipping Point peaked at #4 on the Billboard album chart. In 2005, Home Grown! The Beginner's Guide To Understanding The Roots, Volumes 1 & 2, a two-disc compilation album, was released. The Roots were among several performers on the 2006 film Dave Chappelle's Block Party, whose event took place on September 18, 2004[14] and was released on film two years later.[15] [edit]Game Theory J Dilla in the form of answering machine messages. [edit]Rising Down The Roots' eighth studio album (10th overall), Rising Down, was released on April 29, 2008, the 16-year anniversary of the Rodney King riots of 1992. In the weeks before the album's release, the original first single "Birthday Girl", a radio-friendly collaboration with Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump was removed from the album reportedly bec(continued) The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "The Roots Come Alive. 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