Takes from The Ring

Hip-Hop opinions sunrise to sunset and all hours in between.
Writer for FMHipHop, MXDWN, and Turntable Ruminations

[Takes from The Ring @JasonHeilbronn1]

@theneedledrop @charliekirk11 There’s also that one video of him drinking like a whole 2 liter of cow piss which is kinda wild

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My favorite album not made by somebody named Kendrick Lamar. Favorite song is Head Over Feet

[All 90's Alternative Rock @all90saltrock]

On this day in 1995, Alanis Morissette released Jagged Little Pill.

What is your favorite song from this album?

[Takes from The Ring @JasonHeilbronn1]

Big W. I missed the Rap City in the Basement era but Luda’s videos from back in those days make me feel like I was there

[Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 @big_business_]

LUDACRIS DOING RAP CITY IN THE BOOTH AT THE #BETAWARDS https://t.co/aq5X1JYNKc

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Carter VI sucking is creating all these narratives that seem to Imply that Lil Wayne’s wild career never happened. From 2005-2008 he had the most undisputed run as the best alive. He dropped plenty of solid projects before and after and will forever be the greatest mixtape MC

[NEW ACCOUNT IS @BLACCMASSXXL @blaccmassxx]

Jadakiss on Griselda's "DR BIRDS"

[Sno @Jeezy]

20 years. One album. One orchestra.
#TM101LIVE ia coming to a city near you — all black everything, all classic everything.

Let’s get it. ⛄️
🎟️ https://t.co/1jWjr5DDkz

[Takes from The Ring @JasonHeilbronn1]

Since we’re all in the Clipse hype rn, this Pusha T project is so underrated. Almost every song is a replay, this one in particular is what we all listen to him for https://t.co/7XCgKw3Pt1

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There are at least a handful of the greatest raps ever recorded on this project. Completely in the bag across the whole Clan

[U⬩P⬩N⬩T @evboogie]

On this day in 1997, Wu-Tang Forever was released.

[U⬩P⬩N⬩T @evboogie]

On this day in 1997, Wu-Tang Forever was released.

[Takes from The Ring @JasonHeilbronn1]

Two perfect verses and an unforgettable scratch job at the end by DJ Shay

[Hip Hop Verses That Go Hard @HipHopCrave_]

Pusha T on 18 Wheeler

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Dude it’s SO GOOD

[Grown Up Rap @GrownUpRap]

Rap History: Beastie Boys (@beastieboys) - ‘Ill Communication’, released May 31, 1994.

[Takes from The Ring @JasonHeilbronn1]

Top five rap album cover territory

[Pack Pistol Pazzy (سيف الله) @vinnie_paz]

37 years ago today, Boogie Down Productions release their sophomore LP, By All Means Necessary, on Jive/RCA. after the 1987 murder of Scott La Rock, Kris moved away from the violent themes that dominated Criminal Minded, and began writing more socially conscious records. government corruption, safe sex, government involvement in the drug trade, and police brutality. eerily relevant today.

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Every time I’ve heard Method Man rap in the 2020’s it’s been the most pure veteran rapping out there

[NEW ACCOUNT IS @BLACCMASSXXL @blaccmassxx]

Method Man & Raekwon on 50 Cent's "Window Shopper"

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Aged like wine

[Grown Up Rap @GrownUpRap]

Rap History: Freddie Gibbs (@FreddieGibbs) & Alchemist (@Alchemist) - ‘Alfredo’, released May 29, 2020.

[Takes from The Ring @JasonHeilbronn1]

I can’t think of a Hip-Hop album I’ve been anticipating more. Pusha T really went and became the summer king

[NFR Podcast @nfr_podcast]

CLIPSE

LET GOD SORT EM OUT
(ALBUM)

🚨JULY 11TH🚨

[Takes from The Ring @JasonHeilbronn1]

Mansion on the Wall

[Hip Hop Verses That Go Hard @HipHopCrave_]

Jay Z on Neck & Wrist

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Slept on posse cut with one of the nastiest clean up verses at the end by Rock

[Hip Hop Verses That Go Hard @HipHopCrave_]

Jay Rock on Black Lip Bastard

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This is simply one of the all timers at this point

[Hip Hop Verses That Go Hard @HipHopCrave_]

Vince Staples on Hive

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Ah yes. Surely every rap fan wants another coast war after that one in the 90’s turned out sooooo well. Tf is this

[NFR Podcast @nfr_podcast]

Joey BADA$$ takes MORE SHOTS at Kendrick Lamar on 'MY TOWN' 👀

“I’m the real boogeyman, y’all n****s should be afraid … Get the general, I’m k*lling his troops.”

“Don’t make me pulitzer, better be wise because … I’m dottin T’s and cross your eyes like Whitaker.” https://t.co/XZCl8fEffl

[Takes from The Ring @JasonHeilbronn1]

@mchooyah Now that I see what you look like I’m realizing that it prolly wasn’t that hard to kill osama. Prolly could’ve done it myself