There are covers??? Onya Boonie  …and then there are covvvers man.

A UK artist going by the name of B.J Smith (pictured above) has come out with his ‘dedication to the greats’ series, with his takes on Mos Def, Outkast and The Pharcyde in this esteemed category. The selection suggests he’s well listened within hip hop, and the execution is simply brilliant.   

illmatic is the reason I like rap. And I like rap.

Wiki93 is the first thing I’ve heard in the last decade or so that stamps itself firmly side by side with hip-hop’s legends of the late 80’s, early 90’s. If Mos Def/Beastie Boys/ODB happens to harmonise in a bar the familiar tune of ‘they just don’t make them like this anymore’ seems to commence. Well RATKING are my overwhelming rejection of that notion. Signed to Hot Charity/XL Recordings, many would say they’re punching but the indie kings have once again picked up a cracker.

via ANIMAL NY

After schooling New Yorkers on etiquette via numerous unsanctioned interventions, artist Jay Shells channeled his love of hip hop music and his uncanny sign-making skills towards a brand new project: “Rap Quotes.”