
Buckeye
Buckeye
Boogie Down
Live It Up!
OHIO
Midwest Fire.
Swerve.
Comedian/actor Dave Chappelle was in the studio yesterday with Hi-Tek, Talib Kweli and others and tested his skills on the MPC. If you’re listening closely, yes that is a Britney Spears sample. yk2
If this Hi-Tek beat sounds familiar, it’s because its current home is on Reflection Eternal’s Revolutions Per Minute LP. As Nav predicts, this may very well be the original.
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.