On Repeat (1/16/21)



*taps microphone* Is this thing still on?

Hi guys, I haven't updated this blog in over a year and that's completely my fault. Life got a bit crazy, but I'm back with more reviews and newer content, starting with the songs that have been on repeat for me the past week. These will be posted every Friday and of course, will feature songs from different genres. Happy listening!

Rapp Snitch Knishes - MF DOOM

https://youtu.be/3EfMMNTD1x4

Remember all caps when you spell his name! To be honest, who hasn't been binge-listening to MF DOOM since finding out about his untimely passing on October 31st, 2020 (announced on December 31st, 2020). With infectious beats mixed with intricate rhymes, hip hop's greatest supervillain was a force to be reckoned with and had a major impact on the genre as a whole. Rapp Snitch Knishes is featured on his 2004 album MM...FOOD. It tells the story of rappers who (directly or indirectly) tell on themselves which can lead to the people they associate themselves with also getting into trouble. With a killer guitar riff combined with hip hop beats, the production alone is enough to grab your attention. Overall, Rapp Snitch Knishes is a phenomenal song by an artist who will be remembered for years to come.

Slippery People - Talking Heads

https://youtu.be/rx2_iHftARo

David Byrne's unmistakable vocals as the lead singer for Talking Heads proves to always be a great experience. Speaking in Tongues was released in 1983 and met with critical acclaim. Having a new wave sound overall, the song Slippery People stands out due to its funky, groovy nature. This song, along with Speaking in Tongues as a whole set Talking Heads into a new direction while also maintaining their classic sound.

Footprints - A Tribe Called Quest

 
https://youtu.be/5iNp1Fd1l-w

A Tribe Called Quest's 1990 debut album, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, proved to be a force of nature. Introducing a newer, jazz influenced sound with profound sampling done by producer and member Q-Tip, A Tribe Called Quest set themselves apart from their counterparts. The song Footprints features a sample of Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder and Think Twice by Donald Byrd. With these mixtures of samples along with Q-Tip's personal touch created a jazzy, laid back vibe to the song (and the album as a whole).



   

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