Maybe it’s just the word that’s played out (like ‘swag’) but I gotta be honest man, the ‘hater’ topic’s getting really hard to stomach on this side of the fence.
Not that I think it’s a myth.. I just think it’s something that, unless elaborated upon, comes across as unhealthy, counter-productive shadow-boxing.
I know artists gotta get things off their chest but I also think artists should stop for a sec and consider the effect these ambiguous ‘hate’ tirades have on the people that don’t hate them.
Especially when eeevrybody’s crying hate these days.
And even though this post prompted these comments it’s directed at every artist out there reaching for that ‘hate’ crutch.
Rich Kidd lets off Volume 4 of his “We On Some Rich Kidd Shiiit” series to the masses.
This one’s sub-titled “The Boiling Point” (props to Concrete Mob!) and quite frankly I don’t know how much longer the kid can go without being the next artist/producer out of The Mega to blow the f*ck up.
The features and co-production credits read like a contemporary list of the city’s high grade, on-the-come up talent, which is in itself a crazy accomplishment.
Full credit and tracklist after the jump!
Enjoy!
Oh, and for those that missed the last three installments in the series, get up-to-date HERE!
I remember working with Rich at my spot, it was the second or third time we had hooked up. Rich just had just recorded “Ridin’ Solo” so we were chilling and vibing, I started going through beats.
I got through a few and “Boiling Point” came on…Rich simply said “keep it on this for a bit”…I obliged…turned up the volume, left the studio to go upstairs to tend to the slow simmering spaghetti sauce….Came back downstairs after about 10 minutes with more ice for the McGillicuddy’s and he was ready to record….Rich ran through his verse a few times and nailed it on the third or fourth take.
I was floored…It was on!!! I knew from that moment on that Rich Kidd is the truth. I produced “Boiling Point” back in ’94 and trust me I’ve heard a lot of verses from many MC’s being spit over the “Boiling Point” instrumental over the years. The original by Concrete Mob is a Canadian classic, but when I heard Rich go in on “Boiling Point” that day…he made it official in my mind…Rich is the cornerstone of the Toronto hip-hop movement that has so many eyes on it right now.
He spits like no one I’ve heard. His beats are some of the best coming of this beautiful city of ours. And if you were at the recent Rich Kidd show last week…you really know what’s up!! It’s simple. Just listen & pay attention…I always say that the music will speak for itself.
hyperadmin | Music,Video | Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
As Shad continues to expand his campaign south of the border, DECON chops it up with Mr. Kabango about easy listening music (that’s word to Don Jackson), Theo Huxtable, Golden Girls and of course – TSOL.
So I have my FIRST single comin’ out “Diary Girl” feat. Harvey Stripes but I’ve been grindin’ in the studio for months now and I got a CRAAAZY HOT record that I’m rappin’ and sangin’ on with my Lil’ Brother Scribblez and it’s too hot to not put out.. So here’s some good ‘free’ music for ya’ll to enjoy ;). I ♥ U Toronto We The Hottest Shit Riiight Now!
Vancity and T.O. connect again for “Already There” by SonReal feat. Rich Kidd. Off SonReal’s The Lightyear Mixtape. Been sleeping on SonReal? Get caught up below! I can honestly say that this is the first MC out of Vancouver to catch my attention in a loooong time. And that’s my hometown lol. Anyways, full DJ Pack is below also (includes clean, acapella and instrumental).
Omar Lunan aka Oh! does what he does over Gyptian’s “Hold Yuh” riddim. This is just a rough, raw recording/mix but Oh!’s rough work basically murks whatever your best friend is working on right now. Need to get familiar with Oh!’s work? Check out his appearances on “Ain’t No Use Pt. II” and “I Wanna Know Your Name” by Famous, he wrote hits like “Valentine 4 Life” by Kim Davis and of course saw some short-lived major label success with his group The Show a few years back. You might also recognize him from Canadian Idol a few years back as well.
Honestly, while we’re talking about Oh! you should really check him out on Kim Davis’ ballad “I Loved You Only” from her Live, Love, Learn mixtape as well! K, I’m done…for now.
