"Life For Me Is Just..." - A Schoolboy Q Playlist

Schoolboy Q's new album Oxymoron was released today and from what I've heard, it is fantastic!  To get into the spirit, I've put together this very special Schoolboy Q playlist that doesn't include anything from his new album!  Enjoy!

A Very Rappy Valentine's Day!

Forget the flowers, chocolates, teddy bears, diamonds—I Need a Beat has you covered, yo.  I put together this romantic mix that is 100%* guaranteed to get you all the sweet, sweet loving you could ask for this Valentine’s Day.  So turn down the lights, turn up your boom box, pull off your pants, and get ready to get turned on**.

*Except where prohibited by law.
**This applies even if you are alone.

Unfucwitable Lyrical Murderer - Lady of Rage Playlist

As I mentioned in my previous post, the Lady of Rage has become one of my favorite rappers.  In the course of writing about Necessary Roughness, I also listened to as many of her features on other artists' records as I could find.  The below playlist is not in the least all-encompassing, but is a fun mix of songs that Rage appears on.  In the very least, you should listen to "Unfucwitable."  There is so much good packed into those three and a half minutes—from Premier's incredible turntablism to Rage's dense lyricism. This song manages to encapsulate just about everything that I find appealing about hip-hop.  Enjoy!