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Topic subject | R.I.P. Pumkinhead (Robert Diaz) |
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2934630, R.I.P. Pumkinhead (Robert Diaz) Posted by mrhood75, Tue Jun-09-15 12:21 PM
Reportedly passed yesterday. Peace to him and his entire family.
For those who don't know, he was an extremely talented MC that made his name in the mid to late '90s NYC underground scene. Continued on throughout the '00s.
Trying to provide links to some of his music, but apparently a lot of his stuff isn't on Youtube. Still go and seek it out if ya get a chance. He was one of the highlights of that era.
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2934631, "Dynamic" Posted by mrhood75, Tue Jun-09-15 12:23 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxwsQOGA7oU
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2934634, Damn i loved the stuff he did with Jean. Posted by josephmurf2384, Tue Jun-09-15 12:40 PM
RIP
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2934703, Same Here Jean Was A Dope Producer Posted by Dj Joey Joe, Tue Jun-09-15 06:58 PM
..even though she used so many different alias (ex: What What, Run Run Shaw, Overtime, Um The Social Worker, Nasain Nahmeen, Tsidi Ibrahim, and probably a few others; Pumpkinhead's rhymes of her beats was a good match, even though Marco Polo gave him some heat as well.
It's sad to hear that Pumpkinhead passed away, it's a shock to know that rappers that wasn't that old are dying...but yeah R.I.P. Robert Alan Diaz.
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2934765, it still call her What What... such a dope MC name Posted by My_SP1200_Broken_Again, Wed Jun-10-15 09:15 AM
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2934640, Holy shit. RIP Posted by imcvspl, Tue Jun-09-15 01:05 PM
That was my dude. Any insight on what happened? █▆▇▅▇█▇▆▄▁▃ Big PEMFin H & z's "I ain't no entertainer, and ain't trying to be one. I am 1 thing, a musician." � Miles
"When the music stops he falls back in the abyss."
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2934643, Nothing has been confirmed yet Posted by mrhood75, Tue Jun-09-15 01:07 PM
There's a story floating around that he went to the hospital to get treated for gall-stones, and passed unexpectedly after he was treated. But that could well be bullshit.
This really sucks though.
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2934646, R.I.P. Pumkinhead (Robert Diaz) Posted by Nick Has a Problem...Seriously, Tue Jun-09-15 01:12 PM
Very familiar with the name but not the music. Always heard about dude. Just never got around to his music. What songs should I check for?
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2934650, RE: R.I.P. Pumkinhead (Robert Diaz) Posted by mrhood75, Tue Jun-09-15 01:20 PM
The "Old Testament" CD is a good collection of all his 12" era music, plus some unreleased tracks and freestyles. The best song on it are generally from the 12"s: Dynamic (and remix), Wack Emcees, It's Over, and Daily Bread. But stuff like "2nd Ammendment" and "Mics of the Round Table" are also really dope.
From the Beautiful Mind EP, I really like "Supahstar" and "Brookyln Academy."
From "Orange Moon Over Brooklyn," I'd say "Jukebox" and "Anthem For the End of the World," just off the top.
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2934652, RE: R.I.P. Pumkinhead (Robert Diaz) Posted by Nick Has a Problem...Seriously, Tue Jun-09-15 01:23 PM
>The "Old Testament" CD is a good collection of all his 12" >era music, plus some unreleased tracks and freestyles. The >best song on it are generally from the 12"s: Dynamic (and >remix), Wack Emcees, It's Over, and Daily Bread. But stuff >like "2nd Ammendment" and "Mics of the Round Table" are also >really dope. > >From the Beautiful Mind EP, I really like "Supahstar" and >"Brookyln Academy." > >From "Orange Moon Over Brooklyn," I'd say "Jukebox" and >"Anthem For the End of the World," just off the top.
Preciate it fam!
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2934648, just seen Jay Smooth post about it Posted by astralblak, Tue Jun-09-15 01:15 PM
RIP
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2934654, damn. very sad. every 90s backpacker has heard "orange moon..." Posted by guru0509, Tue Jun-09-15 01:50 PM
RIP
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2934665, ^^^ Posted by astralblak, Tue Jun-09-15 03:00 PM
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2934667, Eff :/ Posted by Ishwip, Tue Jun-09-15 03:10 PM
Dude had a distinctive voice and style I always looked forward to on his own stuff or guesting.
__ I don't like the beat anymore because its just a loop. ALC didn't FLIP IT ENOUGH!
Flip it enough? Flip these. Flip off. Go flip some f*cking burgers.(c)Kno
Allied State of the National Electric Beat Treaty Organization (NEBTO)
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2934678, Damn man Posted by 13Rose, Tue Jun-09-15 05:05 PM
R.I.P to Pumpkinhead. I got Minidisc recordings of him on Bobbito's show. He was good man.
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2934679, RE: R.I.P. Pumkinhead (Robert Diaz) Posted by howardlloyd, Tue Jun-09-15 05:11 PM
damn...hurts my heart
supercool and humble brother
RIP PH
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2934686, More tracks by PH: Parkslope Posted by mrhood75, Tue Jun-09-15 05:27 PM
Great salute to his neighborhood, and a great track about gentrification.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTppwX9XQR0
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2934687, "I Just Wanna Rhyme" Posted by mrhood75, Tue Jun-09-15 05:29 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv04zR_G_kE
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2934688, "Peruvian Cocaine" - Immortal Technique f/ Pumpkinhead & others Posted by mrhood75, Tue Jun-09-15 05:30 PM
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2934695, "Rock On" Posted by mrhood75, Tue Jun-09-15 06:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK_dbR9Uv9k
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2934702, Rest in peace. Posted by Shaun Tha Don, Tue Jun-09-15 06:57 PM
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2934705, "Swordfish" remix f/ Roc Marciano Posted by mrhood75, Tue Jun-09-15 07:02 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2KwueL34JY
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2934726, RIP... Posted by SHAstayhighalways, Tue Jun-09-15 07:30 PM
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2934734, Rip Posted by abstrak, Tue Jun-09-15 08:15 PM
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2934735, Damn... Rest In Power Posted by TheRealBillyOcean, Tue Jun-09-15 08:21 PM
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2934759, Good MC. He did alot for the CULTURE Posted by andacagar, Wed Jun-10-15 07:55 AM
stayed true to the hip hop scene. was always cool with the fans and he was always around at all the event. "Peruvian Coke" is one of my favorite tracks all time.
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2934762, RIP.. Makin Records had a nice lineup back in the day... Posted by My_SP1200_Broken_Again, Wed Jun-10-15 08:39 AM
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2934854, Very Sad To Hear About This Posted by Soletaker, Wed Jun-10-15 09:08 PM
Pumpkinhead was a good dude. I bumped into him a couple of times back in 2003 at Fat Caps and Shelltoes in New Brunswick, NJ. He was always cool with me and my lady. He was a true essence of a MC.
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2934889, NYC underground hip-hop staple & one of the pioneers of the modern battle Posted by micMajestic, Thu Jun-11-15 09:39 AM
rap scene, which I consider to be the new underground hip-hop scene. Didn't know him personally, but know people who knew him, and have seen him out and about tons of times. This shit makes my stomach turn, dude was only 39.
Let my love slide in and never slip out
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2934893, R.I.P. Posted by SpaceBullets, Thu Jun-11-15 10:02 AM
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