Old School Hip HopTumblr (3.0; @rhymelibrary)http://rhymelibrary.com/<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LNAvx9gGbh8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><img height="110" width="110" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=230x230&chl=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FoR7JBH" align="right"/>What I’m Here 4</strong></p> <p><strong>Artist: </strong><em>Gang Starr</em></p> <p><strong>Released: </strong> <em>March. 31 1998</em></p> <p><strong>Album: </strong><em>Moment Of Truth</em></p> <p><strong><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=8VQ2qe6FhIU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Fmoment-of-truth%252Fid17640983%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">Buy this track on iTunes</a></strong></strong></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/11689062641http://rhymelibrary.com/post/11689062641Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:47:39 -0400gang starrRhyme Libraryhip hopmoment of truthwhat i'm here 4rhymelibrary.comold schoolrapmusicgurudj premier<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsmr6auoKv1qzvjajo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs">Steve Jobs</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Feb 24, </strong><strong>1955 - Oct 5, 2011</strong></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/11093154845http://rhymelibrary.com/post/11093154845Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:56:00 -0400<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsjg0li7YQ1qzvjajo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=8VQ2qe6FhIU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fmovie%252Fbeats-rhymes-life-the-travels%252Fid463107970%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">Available today on iTunes - <strong>Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest</strong></a></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/11017643450http://rhymelibrary.com/post/11017643450Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:03:00 -0400<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TVBWy-aYgF4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><img align="right" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=230x230&chl=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FooNpqd" width="110" height="110"/>I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings</strong></p> <p><strong>Artist: </strong><em>Binary Star</em></p> <p><strong>Released: </strong> <em>Oct. 31 2000</em></p> <p><strong>Album: </strong><em>Masters of the Universe</em></p> <p><strong><span><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=8VQ2qe6FhIU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Fmasters-of-the-universe%252Fid441577493%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">Buy this track on iTunes</a></strong></span></strong></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/8731332796http://rhymelibrary.com/post/8731332796Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:00:00 -0400Binary StarMasters of the universeraphip hopold schoolrhymelibraryrhymelibrary.comRhyme Librarycagedbirdsings<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FW4M-Qv-hIw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><img align="right" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=230x230&chl=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FruWQyf" width="109" height="109"/>Ego Trippin’ </strong></p> <p><strong>Louisville, KY July 4, 2011</strong></p> <p><strong>Artist: </strong><em>De La Soul</em></p> <p><strong>Released: </strong> <em>Sept. 24 1993</em></p> <p><strong>Album: </strong><em>Buhloone Mindstate</em></p> <p><strong><span><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=8VQ2qe6FhIU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fartist%252Fde-la-soul%252Fid3496517%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">Buy this track on iTunes</a></strong></span></strong></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/7288988225http://rhymelibrary.com/post/7288988225Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:06:00 -0400de la soulegoEgo Trippin' (Part Two)TRIPPIN'Buhloone Mindstateold schoolhiphoprap<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qOQtmze4zJ8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><img align="right" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=230x230&chl=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FlLoKBL" width="109" height="109"/>Lazer Gunne Funke</strong></p> <p><strong>Artist:</strong> J Dilla</p> <p><strong>Released:</strong> June 2, 2009</p> <p><strong>Album:</strong> Jay Stay Paid</p> <p><strong><span><strong><span><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=8VQ2qe6FhIU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Fjay-stay-paid%252Fid337015692%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">Buy this track on iTunes</a></strong></span></strong></span><br/></strong></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/6660884232http://rhymelibrary.com/post/6660884232Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:00:00 -0400J DillaJay DeeJay Stay PaidRapHip HopOld SchoolFreshLazer Gunne FunkeRhyme Libraryrhymelibrary.com<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llyzaw1Zju1qzvjajo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gil_Scott-Heron">Gil Scott-Heron</a></strong></p> <p><strong><span>April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011</span></strong></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/5972089343http://rhymelibrary.com/post/5972089343Sun, 29 May 2011 14:28:09 -0400GilScott-HeronGill ScottGil Scott-HeronRhymeLibraryRhymelibraryhiphoprapmusicripr.i.p.poetpoetic<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1mt3vZHDiM8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span> </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong><img align="right" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=230x230&chl=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FILON5" width="109" height="109"/>93 ‘til Infinity</strong></p> <p><strong>Artist: </strong><em>Souls of Mischief</em></p> <p><strong>Released: </strong> <em>Sept. 28 1993</em></p> <p><strong>Album: </strong><em>93 ‘til Infinity</em></p> <p><strong><span><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=8VQ2qe6FhIU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252F93-til-infinity%252Fid304841025%253Fi%253D304841195%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">Buy this track on iTunes</a></strong></span></strong></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/4209681450http://rhymelibrary.com/post/4209681450Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:22:00 -0400souls of mischiefrhymelibraryRhyme Libraryhip hoprapold schoolmusic<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li5cmuRZnJ1qzvjajo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Dogg">Nate Dogg</a></strong></p> <p>August 19, 1969 - March 15, 2011</p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3896692182http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3896692182Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:47:00 -0400Nate DoggRIPRegulateWarren Gold schoolraphip hoprhymerhymelibraryRhyme Library<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhsxo3aZ2V1qzvjajo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Notorious_B.I.G.">Biggie Smalls</a></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span> </span></strong><span>May 21, 1972 </span><span>- March 9, 1997</span></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3745421945http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3745421945Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:52:00 -0500the notorious bigNotoriousB.I.G.BIGbiggiesmallsold schoolraphip hopRhyme Libraryrhymelibraryrip<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OsT8FaZnzdE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><img align="right" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=230x230&chl=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FeKn1sA" width="109" height="109"/>Juicy</strong></p> <p><strong>Artist: </strong><em>The Notorious B.I.G.</em></p> <p><strong>Released: </strong> <em>Sept. 13 1994</em></p> <p><strong>Album: </strong><em>Ready to Die</em></p> <p><strong><span><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=8VQ2qe6FhIU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Fready-to-die-the-remaster%252Fid204669326%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">Buy this track on iTunes</a></strong></span></strong></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3745152604http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3745152604Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:35:02 -0500BiggieSmallsNotoriousBIGB.I.G.rhymelibraryrhymelibraryold schoolhip hoprapmusicRIP<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/M4Bx7R0LKx0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><img align="right" width="110" height="110" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=230x230&chl=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fg0hvLU"/></p> <p><strong>Ain’t No Half-Steppin’</strong></p> <p><strong>Artist: </strong><em>Big Daddy Kane</em></p> <p><strong>Released: </strong><em>June 21. 1988</em></p> <p><strong>Album: </strong><em>Long Live the Kane</em></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3715779658http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3715779658Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:55:00 -0500Big Daddy Kanelong live the kaneain't no half-steppin'Rhyme Libraryrhymelibrary.comhiphophip hopold schoolrapold school rapold school hip hop198880's1980's<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lh99xdtShk1qzvjajo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Get down on facebook</strong></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3536252171http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3536252171Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:05:00 -0500hip hoprhymelibrary.comrhymelibraryfacebookpagelike<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/20406145" width="400" height="180" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Beats, Rhymes & Life: A Tribe Called Quest Documentary (Unreleased Trailer)</strong></p> <p>Unreleased trailer for the upcoming A Tribe Called Called Documentary “<a href="http://www.atribecalledquestmovie.com/">Beats, Rhymes & Life</a>” directed by Michael Rapaport. The film made it’s debut in January at Sundance and will be released to the public sometime later in 2011. The anticipation is killing us. Visit the official website <a href="http://www.atribecalledquestmovie.com">atribecalledquestmovie.com</a> for more information. We also recommend listening to the <a href="http://rapradar.com/2010/12/07/q-tip-explains-gripe-with-documentary/">interview</a> Q-Tip did with <a href="http://rapradar.com/2010/12/07/q-tip-explains-gripe-with-documentary/">RapRadar.com</a> clarifying some of his previous statements and tweets. Tip does support the film.</p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3535905861http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3535905861Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:46:00 -0500a tribe called questq-tipPhifedocumentaryfilmmoviebeats rhymes lifebeatsrhymeslifebeefsundancetraitrailerRapaportmichaelmichael rapaport<iframe src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xh2ir5" width="400" height="245" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Rapaport speaks to Carson Daly about new A Tribe Called Quest documentary</strong></p> <p>Check out this interview <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Rapaport">Michael Rapaport</a> did with Carson Daly. Rapaport directed the new documentary <a href="http://www.atribecalledquestmovie.com/">Beats, Rhymes & Life</a> about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Tribe_Called_Quest">A Tribe Called Quest</a>. The film made it’s debut in January at Sundance and will be released to the public sometime later in 2011. We can not wait! For anyone questioning this actor/director hip hop cred let it be known that Rapaport named one of his sons “Maceo Shane” after <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Soul">De La Soul</a>’s Plug 3 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_Mason">Vincent “Maseo” Mason</a>. Respect.  </p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3501195288http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3501195288Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:21:49 -0500MichaelRapaportMichael Rapaporta tribe called questdocumentarymoviefilmq-tipqtipphifebeats rhymes lifehiphophip hoprhymelibrary.comrhymelibrary<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dfMHnwBwqTo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><img height="109" width="109" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=230x230&chl=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FfxqdmX" align="right"/>Oh My God (LIVE)</strong></p> <p><strong>Artist: </strong><em>A Tribe Called Quest</em></p> <p><strong>Released: </strong> <em>Nov 9, 1993</em></p> <p><strong>Album: </strong><em>Midnight Marauders</em> </p> <p><strong><span><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/fxqdmX">Buy this track on iTunes</a></strong></span></strong></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3267086334http://rhymelibrary.com/post/3267086334Sun, 13 Feb 2011 01:01:00 -0500ATCQa tribe called questmidnight maraudership hopold schoolrhymelibraryrhymelibraryrhymelibrary.comq-tipqtipoh my god<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/w6p2yZ-swO0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><img height="110" width="110" src="http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=230x230&chl=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FfSswRG" align="right"/>Don’t Cry</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>Artist: </strong><em>J Dilla</em></p> <p><strong>Released: </strong><em>Feb. 7 2006</em></p> <p><strong>Album: </strong><em>Donuts</em></p> <p><strong><span><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/fSswRG">Buy this track on iTunes</a></strong></span></strong></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/2879895172http://rhymelibrary.com/post/2879895172Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:31:00 -0500J DillaDillaJay DeeDonutsDon't CryRhymeLibraryrhymelibrary<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jA7sCE2YT3U?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Chi Ali Mini-Documentary</strong></p> <p><span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chi_Ali">Chi Ali</a> was the youngest member of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Tongues">The Native Tongues</a> that included <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Soul">De La Soul</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Tribe_Called_Quest">A Tribe Called Quest</a>, The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Brothers">Jungle Brothers</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatnuts">The Beatnuts</a>. He started rapping when he was 14 making guest appearances on songs by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sheep_(hip_hop_group)">Black Sheep</a> and De La Soul. His one and only album <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fabulous_Chi-Ali">The Fabulous Chi Ali</a> came out in 1992 when he was 16 and became an instant classic. In 2000 he <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1441669/exrapper-chiali-arrested-murder.jhtml">murdered his girlfriend’s brother</a>. Chi Ali began serving a 14-year sentence for the offense in 2001. He will be released in two years. (via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thardson/posts/148145108573990">Slimkid3</a>)</span></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/2823028564http://rhymelibrary.com/post/2823028564Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:42:00 -0500Chi Aliblack sheepde la soula tribe called questthe beatnutsjungle brothersSlimKid3documentary<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18207064" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imani_(rapper)">Imani</a> from the <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=8VQ2qe6FhIU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Fbizarre-ride-ii-the-pharcyde%252Fid270055445%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">legendary</a> hip hop group <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pharcyde">The Pharcyde</a> serves up some great stories in this short video from <a href="http://www.erokthedj.com/2010/12/art-of-storytelling-with-imani-of.html">DJ EROK</a>. If you’re a Rhyme Library regular you know The Pharycde is one of our <a href="http://rhymelibrary.com/post/98516044/soul-flower-remix-artist-the-pharcyde">favorite</a> groups. From 1989 - 2011 they are still performing and just <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BZdt2PjvVQ">celebrated New Years Eve</a> with a show @ the <a href="http://www.keyclub.com/home/event-detail/?tfly_event_id=16231">Key Club</a> in L.A. </p> <p>(Via <span><a href="http://www.erokthedj.com/2010/12/art-of-storytelling-with-imani-of.html">DJ EROK</a>)</span></p> <p><span> </span></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/2580158531http://rhymelibrary.com/post/2580158531Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:42:00 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KARq9YU1_B8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span><br/></span></p> <p><span><strong><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=8VQ2qe6FhIU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fdjay%252Fid382604769%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">djay</a> transforms your iPad into a full-fledged DJ system,</strong>allowing you to mix your iTunes music library on a realistic turntable interface. With unprecedented ease-of-use and innovative multi-touch mixing features, <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=8VQ2qe6FhIU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fdjay%252Fid382604769%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30">djay</a> for iPad takes DJing to the next level and offers a unique experience for beginners and professionals alike.</span></p> <p><span><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=8VQ2qe6FhIU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fdjay%252Fid382604769%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30"><img height="43" width="125" src="http://www.algoriddim.com/images/djay-ipad/appstore-badge.png?1291308649"/></a><br/></span></p>http://rhymelibrary.com/post/2078991860http://rhymelibrary.com/post/2078991860Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:25:16 -0500djayipadappleapp storeappturntablehiphoprhymelibrary.comrhymelibraryrhymelibraryoldschool