KD “Bitchez, Weed, & Money (Tribute 2 Pimp C)

Blvdst.com wouldn’t be complete without paying tribute to the father of country rap tunes, Mr. Chad Butler. Dec. 4, 2009 marks the two year anniversary of his untimely death. Pimp C was one of the biggest influencez for KD and the whole South. CHUUUUUUUCH!! We miss u Pimp.

Atlanta OGz Nino & Wicked dropped classic material throughout the mid-90′z. From their debut album “Draw The Line” in ‘94, to the latest ten years later, 2004’s “Da Return of The Ghetto Mafia” they have dropped consistent street classics. They gained the most success from 1998’s “On Da Grind” album which featured the hit single “In Decatur”. Nino & Wicked represented the A-Town unlike any other rappers I have heard. Even though they lacked the mainstream commercial success that many other ATL rappers have experienced, they kept 100% street to the core. Real Southern Niggaz appreciate that.

Ghetto Mafia-On Da Hustle

Ghetto Mafia-On Da Grind

DOWNLOAD: Crooked Lettaz-Grey Skies

Before David Banner put Mississippi on his back and on the hip hop map, he and his partner in rhyme Kamikaze did it with thiz classik southern LP. IMO, this is one of the most underrated and slept on albumz of all time. The 1999 album features guest appearances from Pimp C and Noreaga. This album was groundbreaking because Crooked Lettaz was one of the few Southern “conscience” rappers. They spit thought provoking lines, instead of your gangsta, dope, pimp tales, typical southern rap subject matter. One uv KD’z most influential albumz.

A classic joint from KD himself from “The Last Man Standing”. Before theze fad, fruity niggaz called polo and nikes futuristic and blacc boi whyte boi swag, etc., KD kept it G. I been wearing polo since middle skool bitch. The song features a sample from Lil Keke’s “The Southside”, and a soul sample from Temptation member and Birmingham, AL native, Dennis Edwards. By the way, KD iz actually sitting heavy n the chevy, breaking conkrete, Polo on my body and nikes on my feet in the picture. So TRILL.

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One of my favorites-Willie Hutch “I Can Sho’ Give You Love”

One of the most talented musicians I have ever heard. The Dallas, Texas native is responsible for many soul hits. He wrote several songs for the popular soul group the Fifth Dimension and penned the hit song “I’ll Be There” for the Jackson 5. Also, Willie co-arranged the vocals on the Jackson 5 songs “Got To Be There” and “Never Can Say Goodbye.” Hutch produced Smokey Robinson’s first album without the Miracles. He recorded a slew of his own albums on the Motown label which include “The Mark of the Beast,” “Concert in Blues,” “Color Her Sunshine,” and “Havin’ a House Party.” Willie wrote the song “Keep the Fire Burning” for Gwen McCrae. He collaborated with legendary Motown producer/songwriter Berry Gordy on “What Have We Got to Lose,” which was a duet between Arethra Franklin and the Four Tops; the song/production “Hello Detroit” for Sammy Davis, Jr., and the soundtrack album for the immensely enjoyable martial arts action picture “The Last Dragon,” which features Hutch’s rousing song “The Glow.” Willie also worked as either a producer and/or songwriter for such artists as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and Junior Walker. Perhaps, Hutch was best known for composing the scores for the excellent cult favorites “The Mack” and “Foxy Brown.” (more…)

Thiz iz vintage Memphiz shyt. It remindz me of my younger dayz visiting Memphis, TN, and hearing all tha dope azz underground shyt they had pumpin in tha late 90′z Thiz iz just that shyt we do n tha South n tha summer, “ridin ’round tha hood wit tha homiez gettin’ smoked out.” The way DJ paul & Juicy J freaked them samplez, and put their signature drumz and bassline in there iz so cold. Thiz iz real Country Rap Shyt. My favorite Three Six Mafia song of all-time.

Another classic country rap tune from Port Arthur, Texas native DJ DMD. Two classic verses from original Screwed Up Click members Fat Pat (RIP), and Lil’ Keke. One of KD’z most influential recordz.

DOWNLOAD: T.I. ft. MacBoney & Young Jeezy - Fuck Where U From

Here we bring you another heavily slept on producer. Tony Galvin (who also produces under the name Black Mob) got his start producing career changing hits for artists like Trick Daddy (Shut Up), Trina (Da Baddest Bitch) and No Good (Ballin Boy). He later went on to produce a gang of records for T.I. and P$C as well as Young Jeezy and more.

There’s a couple links to some more of his music as well as his discography after the jump.

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The Definition of a Super Producer

These days, any beatmaker who has a hit under his belt is likely to be called a super producer at some point in time. Whether it be by the media or by over zealous fans trying to hype up their favorite producer to others. Apparently anyone who has enough talent to create one hit record is worthy of the title ‘super‘ producer. Now, I obviously don’t hold this against the producers because, for the most part, they don’t consider themselves as this. So I decided to take this time out to give a brief history of a real super producer. (more…)

DOWNLOAD: T.I. - ASAP

If you look up the phrase “slept on” in the dictionary you’ll probably see a picture of Sanchez Holmes right beside the definition. His work is well known and loved but rarely has he been acknowledged for it due to his low profile. Maybe if he did some ad-libs through the telephone effect on every song he produced he’d be a “super producer” like Nitti or something. But whatever, his shit jams.

Besides Toomp, I think Sanchez has the most natural chemistry with T.I. All of the records he’s done on him have been absolutely classic. “ASAP” remains my favorite beat of 2006 and “Kingofdasouth” is as cold as they come. Links to some more of his music after the jump. (more…)

4 Everybody n tha struggle from Frisco 2 Maine, itz all tha same. OBAMA just gave us HOPE, and a Change iz Coming, SOMEDAY, there will b BETTA DAYZ.

DOWNLOAD: KD - Someday

DOWNLOAD: KD - Betta Dayz

Boulevard Street would like to send condolences to the family of Johnny Jackson aka Johnny J. Reports say he committed suicide in Los Angles County Jail yesterday (October 3).

Some of y’all might not know him by name but his music has definitely been felt around the world. He produced over 100 records on Pac before his death. My personal favorites include “All Eyez On Me“, “Pour Out A Little Liqour“, “Hit Em Up“, “Troublesome 96′” & “Lil Homies“. There’s really way too many for me to name. Dude has put out an incredible amount of classic work. (more…)

DOWNLOAD: Jazze Pha ft. Gangsta Boo, Eightball & MJG - We Still RMX

Before he was the go-to guy for songs that were “radio friendly”, before he gave birth to one of the worst producer tags in recent memory (”Ladies & Gentlemen!” anyone?) and before he blatantly stole E-40’s swag, Jazze Pha was one jammin motherfucker. (more…)