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Funky D

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Now: Listening to hip-hop albums on milestone anniversaries and #MusicChallenge, where I like to like your posts. No pressure to respond! Forever: funkyd15 on Last.fm Past: Jazz journalist/music blogger, funk+ DJ, baritone saxophonist.

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Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 7h

#MusicChallenge 20 years of
DangerDoom "The Mouse & The Mask." 1st listen in too long. Great collab between MF DOOM and Danger Mouse. I could do without the Adult Swim skits, but it is what it is. Can't argue with these two in their prime plus some fun guests. Love this beat and DOOM handles biz:

Crosshairs

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Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 1d

#MusicChallenge 25 years of M.O.P. "Warriorz." Annual listen. A coming of age album for me, many memories. Primo led the way on banging beats, but plenty of heat from the group/beyond. Their biggest album, but the duo is still hard as hell. Numerous jams, but I heard this heat before the sample!

M.O.P. - Cold As Ice (Video)

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Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, need to check this out!

Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 1d

#MusicChallenge 30 years of Mystikal "Mind of Mystikal." 1st listen. Enjoyed checking out his debut, 2 years before his No Limit era. Beats have plenty of N.O. bounce and flair. He's always been wild/fun on the mic apparently! TIL there was also a Boot Camp Clicc. Love the rapid fire references!

Not That Nigga

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Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 1d

Yes! Great jam, totally agreed. Good plan!

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Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 1d

#MusicChallenge 30 years of KRS-One s/t. 1st listen in a long time. KRS' 2nd solo album is wide-ranging sonically, lyrically, etc. An insane amount of shout-outs from rappers and DJs - SO MANY. In my circles KRS is polarizing, and this revisit drove that home. Of course, here's a Primo banger!

KRS-One - MC's Act Like They Don't Know (Official Video)

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Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 1d

That sounds reasonable to me. I haven't spent much time with it, but I greatly enjoyed it. But yes, you could have bias from it being your first SOM album. 😁

Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 1d

#MusicChallenge 30 years of Souls of Mischief "No Man's Land." 1st full listen? Their overlooked 2nd/last Jive album is filled with soulful West Coast vibes. All 4 members have plenty to say, and the Hiero family production is on point. Love the bass groove and feel of this one:

Ya Don't Stop

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Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 1d

#MusicChallenge 25 years of Murs "Murs Rules The World." 1st listen? His 3rd album, last before his Def Jux run. Fun enough listen. His trademark blend of city survivor w some nerdy vulnerability is already here. Beats mostly from Mum's the Word and well-suited for the material. Enjoyed this vibe:

Like What

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Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 1d

#MusicChallenge 30 years of AZ "Doe or Die." 1st full listen in way too long. AZ's debut successfully rode his momentum from his Illmatic appearance to an influential full LP. Skilled crime raps over dramatic, soulful production from the likes of Pete Rock, Buckwild & Ski. Love the laidback groove:

Mo Money Mo Murder (Homicide)

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Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 1d

Hell yeah he did!

Funky D @funkydaggers.bsky.social · 1d

#MusicChallenge 30 years of Jamal "Last Chance, No Breaks." 1st full listen? Maybe, but HOW?! Very dope album! The 16 y.o. showed street wisdom & charisma beyond his years. Grimy, funky beats from a cast inc Erick Sermon, Rockwilder & Easy Mo Bee. Many great tunes like this Redman banger!