Step 1 – Concept & Create Music
Back in March 2010, I decided to do a Hip-hop Tribute. The idea was simple: write and record a track a day AND, on top of that, I would use instrumentals of tracks that were made from 1979 to 2009. The plan was 31 tracks in 31 days. Due to a minor hiccup, it ended up being 31 Tracks in 29 days. I’m just glad to say that I pulled it off.
Step 2 – Review and Critique
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I can’t deny that Drake took the rap game by storm when he came out with his mixtape So Far Gone. One of my favorite songs on that mixtape was Successful featuring Trey Songs. I figures this track would be great to cap off my Hip-hop Tribute.
The Track
Download – Successful
The Original
Download – Drake Successful
The Instrumental
Download – Drake Successful Instrumental
Nas didn’t get much notoriety for his last album besides the fact that he wanted to call it “Nigger” (which he didn’t). Nonetheless it still was a hot album. The intro track Queens Get The Money sets the tone nicely for the rest of the tracks on the album. I think it fits well in my Hip-hop Tribute.
On my version of this song I get a bit slef reflective again. Taking a look inside and this is what came out.
The Track
The Original
Download – Nas Queens Get the Money
The Instrumental
Download – Nas Queens Get the Money Instrumental
Update
Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 2009 track Successful
I remember when the track International Players Anthem by UGK and Andre 3000 came out. I was in Atlanta and it was the hottest thing out. I actually did another song to this beat but it’s so hot I figured I’ll revisit it for my Hip-hop Tribute.
The Track
The Original
Download – UGK’s International Players Anthem
The Instrumental
Download – UGK’s International Players Anthem Instrumental
Update
Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 2008 track Queens Get the Money
Kick push was Lupe Fiasco’s first song with commercial success. The first time I heard it I became an instant fan. The beat is very majestic so my flow on this track is as such. Check it out.
The Track
The Original
Download – Lupe Fiasco Kick Push
The Instrumental
Download – Lupe Fiasco Kick Push Instrumental
Update
Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 2007 track International Players Anthem
I have to give props to Lil’ Wayne on my Hip-hop Tribute. He made a bold statement with the song Best Rapper Alive, making a claim to the thrown of rap. Since then he been consistently banging out hits. I take this track and do something a little creative with it. Let me know if y’all catch it.
The Track
The Original
Download – Lil Wayne Best Rapper Alive
The Instrumental
Download – Lil Wayne Best Rapper Alive Instrumental
Update
Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 2006 track Kick Push
Kanye West definitely changed the game with track Jesus Walks. It was the first (that I know of) widely accepted gospel rap song (yes gospel rap). When I got a hold of the beat for my Hip-hop Tribute I did my own version of rap gospel. Check it out.
The Track
The Original
Download – Kanye West Jesus Walks
The Instrumental
Download – Kanye West Jesus Walks Instrumental
Update
Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 2005 track Best Rapper Alive
The next instrumental track I use on my Hip-hop Tribute is Jay-z’s Lucifer. The beat on this track is sick. When it came out in ’03 it was one of my favorite tracks on the Black Album. I had a lot of fun writing and recording this track. Take a listen.
The Track
The Original
Download – Jay-z Lucifer
The Instrumental
Download – Jay-z Lucifer Instrumental
Update
Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 2004 track Jesus Walks
The next track I use on my Hip-hop Tribute is 50 Cent’s Wanksta. When this track came out it was hot to death. This was probably the first 50 Cent track that had commercial success. 50 Cent was known for taking other people’s tracks and adding his flavor to it. I figure why not do the same to one of his tracks. Enjoy.
The Track
The Original
Download – 50 Cent Wanksta
The Instrumental
Download – 50 Cent Wanksta Instrumental
Update
Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 2003 track Lucifer
The next track I rhyme over in my Hip-hop Tribute is Jay-z’s Takeover. The original track is historic because it was a response to Nas and other rappers who were beefing with Jay at the time. In my version, I switch it up a little to have some fun with it. Check it out.
The Track
The Original
Download – Jay-z Takeover
The Instrumental
Download – Jay-z Takeover Instrumental
Update
Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 2002 track Wanksta
Reyshizz - Hip Hop Tribute 
I’ve been rhyming since I was 11
and will continue to rhyme until I die. My music is music for the mind, music for the heart, and music for the soul. It’s music for me. It’s therapy, it’s self realization, it’s being able to step outside ... 
