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Topic subjectCan we Make a Soul Food Hip-Hop Playlist of Uplifting Songs?
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3040267, Can we Make a Soul Food Hip-Hop Playlist of Uplifting Songs?
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Thu Nov-03-22 11:41 AM
Share what you got!

Of course this post is inspired by that new ab soul.

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=baTxdSdYR5E&feature=share


Seems like dark times so would love a playlist of songs to keep me motivated and optimistic.


**********
"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
3040268, RE: Can we Make a Soul Food Hip-Hop Playlist of Uplifting Songs?
Posted by spidey, Thu Nov-03-22 12:44 PM
Maybe Lesson is not dead! My contribution off the dome...

Pharoahe Monch "Still Standing"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVrgFl1w1Io&ab_channel=DuckDownMusic
3040270, RE: Can we Make a Soul Food Hip-Hop Playlist of Uplifting Songs?
Posted by doitall76, Thu Nov-03-22 02:03 PM
Dope pick.
3040271, Middle Earth - Ceschi feat Sammus
Posted by stylez dainty, Thu Nov-03-22 02:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly140X_-V7E
3040272, Gift of Gab - Way of Light
Posted by javi222, Thu Nov-03-22 02:46 PM
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3040298, Gift of Gab - So So Much
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 01:55 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1DcrKRyx6w
3040273, First in Flight - Blackalicious feat Gil Scott Heron
Posted by stylez dainty, Thu Nov-03-22 02:47 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OVzfZgZ1tg

I realize I'm posting songs that live on the razor's edge of uplifting and corny.
3040275, Nothing corny about that song
Posted by javi222, Thu Nov-03-22 03:03 PM
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3040278, Uplift is hard to do right, IMO
Posted by stylez dainty, Thu Nov-03-22 03:19 PM
Because you don't have to be craving negativity to be turned off by empty platitudes and trite reassurances. Just thinking about songs for this post, I've censored myself a lot because a lot of songs I find uplifting would probably be seen as sad by some, because they go into the loss and pain that people had to go through to get that hard won perspective that I find truly uplifting. When you're going through some shit, you need to hear something authentic and earned, and that's hard for any artist to pull off in an uplifting way, rappers included. And even if it could be construed as corny, to paraphrase Mos Def, there are worse things than being corny.
3040274, Earl Sweatshirt - Azucar
Posted by stylez dainty, Thu Nov-03-22 02:58 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB3nEesYdcE
3040276, Daydreaming in the Projects - Open Mike Eagle
Posted by stylez dainty, Thu Nov-03-22 03:06 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRTriYEm7sk
3040277, Abstract Rude - All Day
Posted by javi222, Thu Nov-03-22 03:10 PM
.
3040279, Maybe this one hasn't aged so well, but...
Posted by stylez dainty, Thu Nov-03-22 03:37 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHGe-Lf9o6Y
3040281, Maybe the most slept on MC of all time...
Posted by spidey, Thu Nov-03-22 06:33 PM
...this applies...two for one...

Blueprint

"Silver Lining"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YwxEXgDpZ4&ab_channel=weightlessrecordings

"Perspective"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dx1gMTn7DQ&ab_channel=weightlessrecordings

3040304, Wrong place.
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:15 PM
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3040282, Cunninlynguists - Stars Shine Brightest
Posted by DJR, Thu Nov-03-22 06:52 PM
https://youtu.be/YM5xJzFhbW8
3040283, Little Brother - All In a Day
Posted by DJR, Thu Nov-03-22 06:59 PM
https://youtu.be/NyfA9GEKx7o
3040301, Little Brother - What I Came For
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:08 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6_qE67oeec

Could basically nominate that whole album for this playlist lol. That album is just straight up *pleasant*.
3040315, Ha, I was trying to decide between Right On Time and All in A Day initially
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 02:27 PM
And agree 100% on that album.

Older songs like Dreams, When Everything Is New, Still Lives Through, etc…they’ve got a lot of them.
3040316, Yea no doubt - could make a whole post just for their songs.
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:28 PM
"Lovin' It" "Say It Again" etc. etc. etc.
3040340, Absolutely - hoping to catch them in either Brooklyn or Boston next March
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 05:26 PM
Or maybe both.

Already looking forward to it.
3040379, I'll definitely be going to the Boston show - let me know if you come this way !
Posted by Brew, Mon Nov-07-22 10:23 AM
3040399, Will do! That one might be tougher because it’s a Thursday
Posted by DJR, Tue Nov-08-22 09:30 PM
But could make a long weekend of it. Was planning on a Boston trip in 2020 but that got shut down with COVID, so definitely catching a show on this run where I don’t have to fly to NC to do it.

3040329, Little Brother - Work Through Me Lord
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Fri Nov-04-22 03:57 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcJxOPiKzOk


Such a great album that we would all have different songs that fit the bill.


**********
"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
3040284, Big KRIT - Layup
Posted by DJR, Thu Nov-03-22 06:59 PM
https://youtu.be/wkT0Q8y_xkM
3040285, Median - Special f/Phonte, Bahamadia, Yahzarah
Posted by DJR, Thu Nov-03-22 07:05 PM
https://youtu.be/qBopMn2AsK8
3040286, Evidence - Chase the Clouds Away
Posted by DJR, Thu Nov-03-22 07:14 PM
https://youtu.be/91Ml5XPArPY
3040287, RE: Evidence - Throw it All Away
Posted by Oak27, Thu Nov-03-22 10:31 PM
https://youtu.be/ow0dlCS2HH4
3040326, Evidence - Rain or Shine
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 03:08 PM
https://youtu.be/ZvmsXVE6Yhk
3040351, Evidence - Lost in Time (Park Jams)
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 09:10 PM
https://youtu.be/E6YjQHUbz38
3040396, RE: Evidence - Lost in Time (Park Jams)
Posted by spidey, Tue Nov-08-22 06:34 PM
Dope...
3040288, This Kota Song Feels Like A Prayer to me
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Fri Nov-04-22 05:45 AM

https://youtu.be/cPBB0PKwRiQ

The first half lists the trauma and the second half lists how to overcome it. Beautiful song that often chokes me up.

For Troubled Boys

https://youtu.be/cPBB0PKwRiQ

**********
"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
3040292, Powerful. Thanks.
Posted by stylez dainty, Fri Nov-04-22 12:21 PM
3040593, Thanks for this n/m
Posted by Gemini_Two_One, Wed Nov-23-22 01:58 PM

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Keep the crack raps up that shit is double plus what-ever-the-fuck.
Everybody's afraid to say that it just sucks to watch talented motherfuckers pretending they sell drugs - EL-P
3040289, De La Soul/Handsome Boy Modeling School- If it wasn't for you
Posted by Adwhizz, Fri Nov-04-22 09:20 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1GZhvLhRpI


The beat and lyrics are just so delightful
3040291, As long as we're talking about De La Soul... I Am I Be
Posted by stylez dainty, Fri Nov-04-22 12:19 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guBCLlPfufg
3040296, Love this song so much.
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 01:52 PM
3040293, The Mighty Underdogs - Victorious
Posted by mrhood75, Fri Nov-04-22 01:45 PM
Basically a Gift of Gab solo track. He's really good at these.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOVl6796QHo
3040294, Jungle Brothers - Feelin' Alright
Posted by mrhood75, Fri Nov-04-22 01:47 PM
My favorite feel good song ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDetDPF0sG0
3040302, Woowwwwwwww
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Fri Nov-04-22 02:10 PM
Forgot how much I use to love this jammy jam. Just good ass vibes.


**********
"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
3040306, It's so good.
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:19 PM
3040328, Perfect "open road music."
Posted by mrhood75, Fri Nov-04-22 03:31 PM
When I'm on a highway, preferably during the day time, with no traffic ahead or behind me.
3040295, Edan - Promised Land
Posted by mrhood75, Fri Nov-04-22 01:50 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tLoC2PKazc
3040297, Common f. Macy Gray - Geto Heaven (TSOI)
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 01:53 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzueAdgCZz0

I know people generally have mixed feelings about this one but I've always loved it, and thought it was the better of the two versions. The beat and the content are the definition of uplifting.
3040299, Masta Ace, Just Say Plz, Chrissy Hoskins - Heaven is a Journey
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:04 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p99ez1BGQFY
3040300, Royce 5'9 - I'm Good
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:05 PM
The S1 beat for this one is flames IMO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA6kbU6onPE
3040303, Bobby Feeno - Joy
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmdTZSYQmW0
3040305, REKS, Masta Ace, Rakaa Iriscience, Mr. Wiggles - To the Fullest
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:17 PM
This beat just makes me so so happy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHsRwm0JNJ8
3040594, wrong place n/m
Posted by Gemini_Two_One, Wed Nov-23-22 02:10 PM


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Keep the crack raps up that shit is double plus what-ever-the-fuck.
Everybody's afraid to say that it just sucks to watch talented motherfuckers pretending they sell drugs - EL-P
3040307, Reflection Eternal - Memories Live
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:19 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH97x34Udek

This may be better described as "nostalgic" than uplifting but I think it qualifies as both.
3040308, Dilated Peoples - Worst Comes to Worst
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:20 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Z-4973tN4
3040309, LV f. Treach - Throw Your Hands up
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85_Yv8lOY9U
3040565, Surprised I never heard this before
Posted by spirit, Mon Nov-21-22 11:39 AM
Was this even a modest hit back then? LV would have been coming off Gangstas Paradise and Treach was a star then. Did Tommy Boy just drop the ball?

Peace,

Spirit (Alan)
http://wutangbook.com
3040310, Nas f. Keon Bryce - War
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:23 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzKuaXYvFsU

Title might throw you off but this is hella upbeat/uplifting IMO.

3040311, Jay Z - December 4th
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eXAoWgFM2M
3040312, Kendrick Lamar - Alright
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JocAXINz-YE
3040313, Blu & Exile - The American Dream
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:25 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGExhUWi_w4
3040314, ScienZe & King I Divine - The Present
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boePfJkBQfk
3040317, Phonte - Such is Life
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:29 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKGlTGnLXQc
3040318, Lupe Fiasco - I’m Beamin’
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 02:30 PM
https://youtu.be/Ge4BEdyZ8bM
3040319, Topaz Jones /Maxo and Phonte - Who?
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 02:40 PM
https://youtu.be/_B-MYVRVl3I
3040320, De La Soul - Am I Worth You?
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 02:45 PM
https://youtu.be/vVo8kalJopo
3040321, Scarface - All Bad
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 02:47 PM
https://youtu.be/MhM1e3at5ak
3040324, Love this one.
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:54 PM
Great late-career contribution from Face Mob.
3040357, Love this song
Posted by makaveli, Sat Nov-05-22 12:43 PM
3040322, Median - Comfortable
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 02:50 PM
https://youtu.be/Oi4ANpoeXc4
3040325, Median - Doing Dances
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 02:55 PM
https://youtu.be/-S6uHsfL-1E
3040323, De La Soul - Held Down
Posted by Brew, Fri Nov-04-22 02:53 PM
This one's weirdly uplifting to me, cuz even tho a lot of the lyrics are focused on people trying to bring you down, I think the ultimate message is self-reliance and having the confidence to remain above the fray to rise above all the negativity that may surround you. I love this song endlessly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2ckWYPMqPc
3040330, Q-Tip - Getting Up
Posted by javi222, Fri Nov-04-22 04:11 PM
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3040333, RE: Q-Tip - Getting Up
Posted by spidey, Fri Nov-04-22 04:23 PM
Great tune...
3040380, Oh yea !! Great one. Classic album.
Posted by Brew, Mon Nov-07-22 10:24 AM
3040331, Blackalicious - Make You Feel That Way
Posted by dagu, Fri Nov-04-22 04:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxlmSj_cKSs
3040332, Atmosphere - Sunshine
Posted by dagu, Fri Nov-04-22 04:14 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AckhnLpwceM
3040355, Yes!!
Posted by javi222, Sat Nov-05-22 01:33 AM
I will never get tired of this song
3040334, De La Soul - Sunshine
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 04:23 PM
https://youtu.be/RwErfuvotjU
3040335, Doug E. Fresh - Keep Risin To the Top
Posted by mrhood75, Fri Nov-04-22 04:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05PsUReglsU
3040336, Slick Rick - Hey Young World
Posted by mrhood75, Fri Nov-04-22 05:03 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea-ezolZq5k
3040337, De La Soul - Simply
Posted by mrhood75, Fri Nov-04-22 05:09 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Ns-cChlDA
3040338, People Under the Stairs -The Sound of a Memory
Posted by mrhood75, Fri Nov-04-22 05:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO2KL1KR-Ag
3040339, Mac Miller - Festival
Posted by mrhood75, Fri Nov-04-22 05:17 PM
https://genius.com/7983885
3040341, Talib Kweli - Get By
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 05:33 PM
He’s got better songs, but in terms of getting a great and uplifting song to pop on radio and video - he really hit it out of the park with this one.

https://youtu.be/r071djbotkQ
3040342, Edgar Allen Floe - Faith In Love
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 05:35 PM
One of my favorite 9th Wonder beats, and what’s more uplifting than a trip to the record store, cracking that album open, and giving it those first listens? I love this song.

https://youtu.be/nugV0PERGRE
3040343, Common - Funky For You
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 05:40 PM
https://youtu.be/lSTPcqlwHuE
3040344, The Roots - The Day f/ Blu and Phonte
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 05:43 PM
I tend to favor the DYWM-TFA run, but How I Got Over is an album that hit me hard and this was THE song off it to me. Damn, all 3 of them knocked it out of the park with the relatable and uplifting verses.

https://youtu.be/KNaIPkdAElQ
3040356, Radio Daze, Now or Never and How I Got Over is the Roots best
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Sat Nov-05-22 10:52 AM
3 song stretch on any of their albums IMHOP. I thought about it for this list but the lyrics are a bit dark.


**********
"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
3040345, Royce Da 5’9 - Shake This
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 05:53 PM
The first Phryme album is one of the best rap albums of the 2000’s to me, but this is still Royce and Premier’s best song IMO. Powerful stuff.

https://youtu.be/lHZeszCO6xk
3040382, Agree on all points. This song is amazing. Mad I didn't think of it myself.
Posted by Brew, Mon Nov-07-22 10:28 AM
I listened to this on repeat for like 5 months when it first came out. Still hits just as hard today.
3040346, Add-2 - We Gon Make It
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 07:27 PM
https://youtu.be/lAptR0ZJDxA

Damn shame he’s not on Jamla anymore - he’s damn near Lupe/Elzhi level to me and over that crew’s beats? Khrysis in particular, like on this one? So good.
3040347, um...Goodie MOB anyone
Posted by bc, Fri Nov-04-22 07:37 PM
https://youtu.be/T6begU7Ts6Y

respect,
bc

"my old boy from the Point but I'm from Southwest..."

"Are you really ready to carry some weight?,
Are you ready to design your fate?" -Kelvin Mercer
3040348, lol, ABSOLUTELY
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-04-22 07:40 PM
What a song, what an album. One of the best ever.
3040349, Brother Ali- Forest Whitiker
Posted by Adwhizz, Fri Nov-04-22 07:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQkXZeyQACM

The beat even sounds like some Sunday Morning Church Service goodness
3040400, RE: Brother Ali- Forest Whitiker
Posted by spidey, Tue Nov-08-22 11:00 PM
Great track, this was Ali's best LP...fresh...
3040354, Masta Ace - Beautiful
Posted by guru0509, Fri Nov-04-22 11:24 PM
>Share what you got!
>
>Of course this post is inspired by that new ab soul.
>
>https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=baTxdSdYR5E&feature=share
>
>
>Seems like dark times so would love a playlist of songs to
>keep me motivated and optimistic.
>
>
>**********
>"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then
>they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson
>
>"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
3040397, RE: Masta Ace - Beautiful
Posted by spidey, Tue Nov-08-22 06:34 PM
Great track...
3040358, Lupe Fiasco- Alan Forever
Posted by makaveli, Sat Nov-05-22 12:47 PM
3040398, Aceyalone - Leaning on Slick
Posted by javi222, Tue Nov-08-22 08:59 PM

https://youtu.be/ZyRPKEJeoew
3040404, Love this one.
Posted by Brew, Wed Nov-09-22 09:31 AM
3040566, A great intro song for the Acey discography. Good tune
Posted by spirit, Mon Nov-21-22 11:41 AM

Peace,

Spirit (Alan)
http://wutangbook.com
3040402, OutKast - In Due Time
Posted by JFrost1117, Wed Nov-09-22 03:22 AM
https://youtu.be/gvMCA9jHFZ0
3040614, This joint played at just the right moment for me this weekend.
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Mon Nov-28-22 11:44 AM
It gave strength.

**********
"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"
3040406, "So Tall" by Zion-I (RIP)
Posted by Original Juice, Wed Nov-09-22 05:19 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTPEGeG4QWI
3040407, Yes! I was thinking of this one
Posted by javi222, Wed Nov-09-22 06:47 PM
love Zion I, one of the most consistent hip hop acts
3040408, Sage Francis- Best of Times
Posted by Adwhizz, Wed Nov-09-22 07:21 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KeCQG-iRHM
3040440, Nicolay f/ Ilwil - So Far
Posted by DJR, Fri Nov-11-22 11:06 PM
classic OKP shit.

https://youtu.be/sJlAwk5NE-8
3040441, Will Smith - The Rain
Posted by DJR, Sat Nov-12-22 12:04 AM
It’s an uplifting song, and damn I wish I could hear the reference track with Com rapping it.

https://youtu.be/J9oU4rHf2fg
3040443, MC Rell & The HouseRockers - Soundwave Sermon
Posted by c71, Sat Nov-12-22 06:09 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38GD8K8m7z4
3040444, Downtown Science - Room To Breathe
Posted by c71, Sat Nov-12-22 06:10 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1IGFsgctuo
3040445, The Future Sound - Lady / What's A Bro To Do
Posted by c71, Sat Nov-12-22 06:13 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLjpqFbIk90
3040446, Gang Starr - Positivity
Posted by c71, Sat Nov-12-22 10:41 AM
https://youtu.be/pnje0it1dN0


yep, once again, as always, rep my Generation.
3040456, Big KRIT - Wake up
Posted by jimaveli, Sat Nov-12-22 12:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efLOljIjt1w

IIIIIIIII know today's gonna be the best daaaaaaay of myyyyy life
3040584, Great one, that used to be my morning alarm
Posted by DJR, Wed Nov-23-22 01:06 AM
3040564, Meridians “Let Go”
Posted by spirit, Mon Nov-21-22 11:38 AM
https://youtu.be/3bb4ei7uiF4

That third verse tho.

Peace,

Spirit (Alan)
http://wutangbook.com
3040583, Ice Cube - it was a good day
Posted by tariqhu, Tue Nov-22-22 08:37 PM
3040585, Ja Rule - Livin it Up
Posted by maro, Wed Nov-23-22 10:25 AM
Seemed like we had to sprinkle a lil Ja Rule up in this mix!
3040586, Fresh Prince and Dj Jazzy Jeff - Summertime
Posted by maro, Wed Nov-23-22 10:26 AM
Default feels
3040587, Rob Base and DJ Eazy Rock - It Takes 2
Posted by maro, Wed Nov-23-22 10:27 AM
Another default classic
3040591, EZ Rock that is.....
Posted by maro, Wed Nov-23-22 12:10 PM
3040592, TWDY - Player’s Holiday
Posted by DJR, Wed Nov-23-22 01:22 PM
https://youtu.be/aQ1aEaRyR5A
3040595, The Grouch - Breath
Posted by Gemini_Two_One, Wed Nov-23-22 02:13 PM
https://youtu.be/ENSWHwyweiE

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Keep the crack raps up that shit is double plus what-ever-the-fuck.
Everybody's afraid to say that it just sucks to watch talented motherfuckers pretending they sell drugs - EL-P
3040596, Bad Days Are Over - deM atlaS (feat. Atmosphere)
Posted by Gemini_Two_One, Wed Nov-23-22 02:14 PM

https://youtu.be/B1GY0zEgdHc

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Keep the crack raps up that shit is double plus what-ever-the-fuck.
Everybody's afraid to say that it just sucks to watch talented motherfuckers pretending they sell drugs - EL-P
3040597, We Alright - eMC
Posted by Gemini_Two_One, Wed Nov-23-22 02:16 PM

https://youtu.be/JyNtPXJp2-Y
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Keep the crack raps up that shit is double plus what-ever-the-fuck.
Everybody's afraid to say that it just sucks to watch talented motherfuckers pretending they sell drugs - EL-P
3040598, Brother Ali - Own Light (What Hearts Are For)
Posted by Gemini_Two_One, Wed Nov-23-22 02:26 PM

https://youtu.be/04bp4bG6Zhk
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Keep the crack raps up that shit is double plus what-ever-the-fuck.
Everybody's afraid to say that it just sucks to watch talented motherfuckers pretending they sell drugs - EL-P
3040603, Godspeed - All Natural
Posted by Gemini_Two_One, Wed Nov-23-22 09:04 PM

https://youtu.be/49X4KIfUZ_I

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Keep the crack raps up that shit is double plus what-ever-the-fuck.
Everybody's afraid to say that it just sucks to watch talented motherfuckers pretending they sell drugs - EL-P
3040773, RE: Can we Make a Soul Food Hip-Hop Playlist of Uplifting Songs?
Posted by OKScholar, Mon Dec-12-22 10:28 AM
This was amazing...i took what i could find and made a spotify playlist...I needed this shit. Thank you

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08PqTZrw4C2QEWWpWcblSA?si=91009c953a544efa
3040839, Thanks for this n/m
Posted by Gemini_Two_One, Fri Dec-16-22 12:49 PM

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Keep the crack raps up that shit is double plus what-ever-the-fuck.
Everybody's afraid to say that it just sucks to watch talented motherfuckers pretending they sell drugs - EL-P
3040779, The Ranjahz - Inspiration (w/ Cee-Lo & DJ Premier)
Posted by spitfire, Mon Dec-12-22 04:57 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xti4zt--VBU
3040810, Little Simz - Little Q pt. 2
Posted by DJR, Wed Dec-14-22 09:43 PM
https://youtu.be/Uj_GKAEvuhM
3040814, This whole album is great.
Posted by Brew, Thu Dec-15-22 10:23 AM
Heard she's got a new one pending too.
3040823, Agreed, and the new one just dropped Monday!
Posted by DJR, Thu Dec-15-22 05:34 PM
3040825, Love this song
Posted by makaveli, Thu Dec-15-22 07:06 PM
Good pick.
3040827, It’s a song I can’t play just once
Posted by DJR, Thu Dec-15-22 07:32 PM
Always at least 2-3 times in a row.
3040826, Rapper Big Pooh - In Surround Sound
Posted by DJR, Thu Dec-15-22 07:31 PM
Hell of an album closer.

https://youtu.be/iaq_-xMCPHU