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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

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
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Download – Kick Push

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
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Download – Best Rapper Alive

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

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
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Download – Lucifer

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
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Download – Wanksta

The Original
Download – 50 Cent Wanksta

The Instrumental
Download – 50 Cent Wanksta Instrumental

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Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 2003 track Lucifer

This next track needs no introduction, but I’ll do it anyway. Xplosive was on Dr. Dre’s Chronic 2001 and was easily one of the dopest tracks on that amzing album. So I definitely had to do a verse on it for my Hip-hop Tribute. I had a lot of fun with this one. Take a listen and let me know what think.

The Track
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Download – Xplosive

The Original
Download – Dr. Dre Xplosive

The Instrument
Download – Dr. Dre Xplosive Instrumental

Update
Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 2000 track Stan

Mobb Deep has many classic beats to choose from. I picked Shook Ones for my Hip-hop Tribute because I was feeling it most around that time period. On the original, Mobb Deep is talking about fake wanna be thugs (you know gangster shit) but I went in a different direction. My version is more melodic and I even do a little singing at the end. Enjoy.

The Track
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Download – Shook Ones

The Original
Download – Mobb Deep Shook Ones

The Instrumental
Download – Mobb Deep Shook Ones Instrumental

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Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 1996 track I Gave You Power

The song Summertime by Will Smith was great feel good music in the early 90′s. Because of this it earned a spot in my Hip-hop Tribute. In my version I maintained that feel good vibe throughout the song. It’s something chill to smooth out with. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

The Track
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Download – Summertime

The Original
Download – Will Smith’s Summertime

The Instrumental
Download – Will Smith’s Summertime Instrumental

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Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 1992 track Nothing but a G Thang

Rakim Allah, the God MC. I would’ve had to shoot myself in the face, twice, if I didn’t do a Rakim track in my Hip-hop Tribute. He was the game changer back then with his style and metaphors. He came correct on every song and Paid in Full was no exception. So I definitely had to do my thing on my version and of course have fun while doing it. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

The Track
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Download – Paid in Full

The Original
Download – Rakim’s Paid in Full

The Instrumental
Download – Rakim’s Paid in Full Instrumental

Update
Continue listening to this Hip-hop Tribute with my 1989 track Children’s Story