I’m happy that past Icons find reasons to forge ahead and make new music. I say this despite the last two Smashing Pumpkins albums being examples of a band past it’s expiration date, and a falsely emotional Van Jones interviewing the legend that is Busta Rhymes. Don’t get me wrong either, Busta is a n Icon of extravagant proportions and The Pumpkins are courageously experimental. These last two Smashing Pumpkins albums, I liked them, a lot; and Busta’s album is a masterpiece. The problem is relevance and talent aren’t always linked. Musical icons now have a brand where music is almost an after thought, while in the past your craft and unique style defined you first. It would seem that for most of the big artist now, the trick is to prove how little you care about your art. Or I’m just old and angry that the music I love is dying to make room for something new. Either way I’m excited about these albums I just downloaded.
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#MusicMonday #NowPlaying: #ELE2 'Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God' (the WHOLE album) - #BustaRhymes I couldn't let#MusicMonday go by without mentioning the best Hip Hop album I've heard in a looong time.The production on ELE2 is incredible!! The featured guest are the BEST of the best and none disappoint. The flows/vocals from Busta and guests are pure fire. (Even Chris Rock shouting like a crazy man works perfectly. haha) In addition to great tracks and dope guests, the album is packed with lyric substance and messages. It's pretty much flawless. 🥇 I still can't decide what song is the best 🤷🏾♀️ but I usually replay 'Look Over Your Shoulders'. (Th way they flipped that MJ sample is so damn beautiful.) I also repeat 'Where I Belong' with Mariah Carey (Swipe to see my YouTube comment. I'm sorry but that song is smooth ass bop. Yes it's a "chick song", I know. 😄). I'll stop myself now because if I don't this could turn into full album review. Haha BRAVO to Busta for this masterpiece!!! 👏🏾 #extinctionlevelevent2 #thebesthiphopalbumof2020 #hiphop #bustastillgotit #goldenerahiphop #trueschool #boombap #hiphoplives https://www.instagram.com/p/CHGeBW0pSJJ/?igshid=14vhqbjva2yqx
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..Oh word? You thought pure raw HipHop was gone? If you don’t know, you betta get to know.. @bustarhymes latest album “Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of god” is one of the few bright spots in this whack ass year/2020. Thank you #bustarhymes 🙏🏾 #ele2thewrathofgod #extinctionlevelevent2 #outnow #tenthalbum good to see @famem.o.p @billydanzem.o.p #M.O.P ✊🏾 #purehiphop #realemcees #czar #🔥🔥 #🔊🔊 #thedopestalbumoftheyear https://www.instagram.com/p/CHFSKQOJalm/?igshid=1e5p6i5wd6yrh
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Thank you Jesus for @bustarhymes and thank you for bringing more real hip-hop into my life! People think you aren't real Jesus but all I pray for is more real hip-hop and you just keep on delivering! 🙏🏿 #AMEN #EXTINCTIONLEVELEVENT2 #REALHIPHOP #ELITEMINDSHIPHOP #CONGLOMERATE https://www.instagram.com/p/CG-DPWur7Pl/?igshid=1gub1s1f4y3wf
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THERE’S ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT!! If you read that in the right voice? You know the vybes! (Pun intended) #hiphop #music #dancehall #culture #meccahnism #bustarhymes #vybzkartel #thedon #theboss #ExtinctionLevelEvent2 (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpSopXADP8/?igshid=nysjjzuffzwf
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Rona got the parkway? Cool... In 3 days, @bustarhymes & @vybzkartel restore the feelin. Air horns UP!! #bustarhymes #vybzkartel #extinctionlevelevent2 #conglomeratesinbusiness #hiphop #dancehall #music #mc #meccahnism #video #laborday #labordayparade (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEmtvv6gFKD/?igshid=36v9461naeo9
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When you reload BEFORE the clip is empty?? The battle is ON! Four new bangers to show em how we bring warheads to the fistfight. 🤯😈🔥😈🤯 Tell me how the joints feel! #ExtinctionLevelEvent2TheWrathOfGod RELOADED!!! By @bustarhymes #ELE2THEWRATHOFGOD #ELE2 #ExtinctionLevelEvent2 #Bustarhymes #hiphop #music #rap #legend #album #respectmyconglomerate (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHGsR7TATM6/?igshid=1m2u68s6a245j
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After all this work... the feeling of watching all of this roll out to the people? Indescribable. #hiphop #music #mc #meccahnism #bustarhymes #andersonpaak #ELE2 #ExtinctionLevelEvent2 #AandR #TheConglomerate #ConglomeratesInBusiness #Repost @bustarhymes with @make_repost ・・・ Oh, y’all thought we was playin’??👀👀👀👀 BRAND NEW DRAGON 🐉 x @anderson._paak 🤯🤯🤯🤯 9.18.20 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨#ELE2 Soon Come!! (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFLgoa5gPo4/?igshid=bd8oebhzjpaa
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A year ago yesterday, #bustarhymes released #extinctionlevelevent2, my first A&R credited album. Years in the making couldn’t prepare me for the feeling of seeing it done & in my hands. And knowing that the studio we recorded it in is now extinct (pun intended) so the album/process can’t be duplicated makes it extra rare. One era ended and a new one began for me… and it’s been amazing. Salute @bustarhymes @shaheemreid @geeflowcl @thebiggerpicturebuda @9thwonder @qtiptheabstract @rapsody. #happysunday #godisgood #witness (at Quad Recording Studios NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVtwYxHgCl0/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Humbling ain’t the word... neither is gratitude. Seriously, thank you. #ExtinctionLevelEvent2TheWrathOfGod #ELE2THEWRATHOFGOD #ELE2 #ExtinctionLevelEvent2 #Bustarhymes #hiphop #Music #MC #meccahnism #ChrisRock #michaeljackson #odb #kendricklamar #ministerfarrakhan #nationofislam #WuTang #respectmyconglomerate (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyPohrgGEh/?igshid=7stm95i714n8
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Broader that Broadway. When the writing is on ALL the walls? Yeah man... #DragonSZN🔥🐲🔥 #ELE2TWOG By @bustarhymes available worldwide NOW. #ExtinctionLevelEvent2TheWrathOfGod #ELE2THEWRATHOFGOD #ELE2 #ExtinctionLevelEvent2 #HipHop #music #mc #meccahnism #bustarhymes #classic #legend #rap #RespectMyConglomorate (at Times Square, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHBfpgZgWNJ/?igshid=51o9hfdntvpn
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Never had a billboard in #TimesSquare... till now. I believe they call this, “smizing”. Thank you @bustarhymes. #ExtinctionLevelEvent2TheWrathOfGod #ELE2THEWRATHOFGOD #ELE2 #ExtinctionLevelEvent2 #hiphop #music #mc #meccahnism #bustarhymes #respectmyconglomorate (at Times Square, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG_djCoAkMo/?igshid=ihoat7v5q16v
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THERES ONLY FOUR DAYS LEFT!!! *Extra points if you heard that in @bustarhymes voice* 10.30.20 #ExtinctionLevelEvent2 #ele2 #hiphop #music #mc #meccahnism #bustarhymes #ele2thewrathofgod #extinctionlevelevent2thewrathofgod #respectmyconglomorate (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0ImmCAE3j/?igshid=z5jn9m0o0hm8
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It’s time... 10.30.20 @BustaRhymes & #theconglomerate brings the long anticipated album, #ELE2. Get ready. It’s real. #hiphop #music #mc #meccahnism #legend #icon #bustarhymes #art #cover #ExtinctionLevelEvent2 (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGDM77ZAum1/?igshid=12tyih2jy1y9o
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