Top 5 Instrumentals

Today we’re going to the beats! Smithsonian and Bosko debate their top 5 hip-hop instrumentals and what makes for a dope beat.

In this episode, we talk:
Jay-Z ‘Dynasty’ed’ Jay Electronica
You just gonna say that while Kendrick is dropping Negro spirituals. Can’t rap trash on a good beat.
“Seeing Green” was a missed opportunity
Investment firms from Vermont suing for copyright infringement.
Is that Sweet Caroline? I’m snitching
I’m in my 35+ rec league era of making music.
Your favorite emcee’s gotta go in.
Condo DJs playing Shook Ones
I don’t think everyone can rap on Grindin
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0:00 – Pre Show
0:42 – The Library Intro Theme
1:18 – Check In
2:58 – What you bangin?
10:24 – What makes a beat good/great/valid?
16:43 – Samples or no samples?
23:48 – Sample snitching
32:31 – Introduction to the Top 5
34:16 – Paid In Full
37:06 – Last Days (Onyx)
39:31 – Nas is Like
41:31 – Shook Ones Pt 2
47:01 – Slow Jamz
49:26 – Final Order
49:56 – Honorable Mentions