Cons to the Quence is taking it back to a period that most likely exceeds most current listener’s expertise range in Hip-Hop. Utilizing the opener from Brand Nubian’s revered debut album as his easel, The Cons makes art thanks to fluid soundtrack that was designed to actually skate across the track like a Zamboni machine, opposed to posturing and ending your bars at the end of the beat for convenience. Read the rest of this entry »

I was baptized because of Grand Puba.

Numerous times, I’ve stated my initial aversion to One For All. When me & Cookiehead boosted it (and about 15 other tapes), I initially told he could have it while I opted for UGK & some others instead. As an aside he also took Positive K’s Skills To Pay The Bills and I’m telling you it’s for him that TSS exists lol. Read the rest of this entry »

I can’t do this full justice so I’m gonna swipe the full words from Classic Rhymes, who put together this video in the first place. Read if you want to…or not. Makes me none.

For me, this album was probably my coming of age, part of that self-awareness that you gain in the awkward middle-teen years. In fact, I think I’ve said that One For All was one of those albums Read the rest of this entry »

…and don’t let it go to ya head.

Brand Nubian took the old “listen to your elders” adage to realistic proportions with one of their highest charting single to date, “Don’t Let It Go To Your Head.” But if you think the youngn’s listened to these wisemen ten years ago, your name must be Canibus.

Brand Nubian – Don’t Let It Go To Your Head

Bonus – Don’t Let It Go To Your Head (Neptunes Remix)

We need a September 29th, 1998.

It was the eve of what would become one of the greater days in Hip-Hop, and music history at large.

Five of the most impacting albums to ever be released that year dropped on the 29th: A Tribe Called Quest split ways on The Love Movement, as Brand Nubian reunited on Foundation, Jay-z got back on his grizzly with Hard Knock Life, while Mos Def and Kweli came together (none) for Blackstar. All the while Outkast prepared to change the world with Aquemini.

There was more than just new music being released, there was history being made by each one of these releases. Read the rest of this entry »

“…And it’s all for one.”

A1 All For One (Radio Version) (4:30)
A2 All For One (LP Version) (4:54)
A3 All For One (Instrumental) (5:03)
B1 Concerto In X Minor (LP Version) (3:57)
B2 Concerto In X Minor (Remix) (6:03)
B3 Concerto In X Minor (Tramp Remix) (5:01)

Brand Nubian – All For One / Concerto In X Minor Maxi-Single