Tha Blaqprint
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Tha Blaqprint is the second studio album
by American Queensbridge hip hop
rapper
Blaq Poet
, released June 30, 2009 on DJ Premier
's record label Year Round Records via Fat Beats Records. It features guest appearances by the also Year Round Records signed group NYGz and Nick Javas, Capone-N-Noreaga
member N.O.R.E.
, Imani Montana, Lil' Fame from M.O.P.
, and the late Screwball
member KL
. The album was entirely produced by DJ Premier, except for two tracks: "U Phucc’d Up", produced by Easy Mo Bee
, and "Sichuwayshunz", produced by Gemcrates.
Several tracks have been released on various mixtapes, such as "Blaq Out" or "No Talent Required", dating all the way back to 2006. The album's lead single, "Ain't Nuttin' Changed", has been released in February 2009. There's also a remix version to the single, released in June 2009. It features verses by MC Eiht
from Compton's Most Wanted
and Young Maylay
from Ice Cube
's Lench Mob Records
. Blaq Poet is currently working on an album with producer Stu Bangas from Guns-N-Butter to be released on Stu's label Brutal Music.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American Queensbridge hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
rapper
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
Blaq Poet
Blaq Poet
Wilbur Bass , better known as Blaq Poet is an American rapper from Queensbridge, New York, USA.Blaq Poet was first heard in the track "Beat You Down" from the Bridge Wars during 1987, a diss song towards KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions. At that time Poet was at least 17 years old, as stated in...
, released June 30, 2009 on DJ Premier
DJ Premier
Christopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru...
's record label Year Round Records via Fat Beats Records. It features guest appearances by the also Year Round Records signed group NYGz and Nick Javas, Capone-N-Noreaga
Capone-N-Noreaga
Capone-N-Noreaga was an American hip hop duo that consisted of Capone and Noreaga.-History:In 1996 the duo signed with Penalty Records; it also appeared in The Source magazine's Unsigned Hype column...
member N.O.R.E.
N.O.R.E.
Victor Santiago, Jr., best known by his stage name N.O.R.E. or Noreaga , is an American rapper of Puerto Rican descent...
, Imani Montana, Lil' Fame from M.O.P.
M.O.P.
M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
, and the late Screwball
Screwball (group)
Screwball is a New York City hip hop group, with members Hostyle, KL, Blaq Poet, & Solo. Their debut Y2K The Album was released in 2000 on Tommy Boy Records. The album yielded two singles; "H-O-S-T-Y-L-E" and the surprising and virtually unbroadcastable "F.A.Y.B.A.N."...
member KL
KL
- Abbreviation :KL is a two letter initialism that may stand for:* Kalaallisut language , a language of the Inuit of Greenland* Kenny Loggins, a soft rock music singer* Kiloliter, a type of unit measurement for volume...
. The album was entirely produced by DJ Premier, except for two tracks: "U Phucc’d Up", produced by Easy Mo Bee
Easy Mo Bee
Osten Harvey, Jr., better known by his stage name Easy Mo Bee, is a hip hop/R&B record producer, known for production work for late 80's artists such as Big Daddy Kane, but most notable for his affiliation with Bad Boy Records in its early years and his heavy production involvement in The Notorious...
, and "Sichuwayshunz", produced by Gemcrates.
Several tracks have been released on various mixtapes, such as "Blaq Out" or "No Talent Required", dating all the way back to 2006. The album's lead single, "Ain't Nuttin' Changed", has been released in February 2009. There's also a remix version to the single, released in June 2009. It features verses by MC Eiht
MC Eiht
Aaron Tyler , better known by his stage name MC Eiht, is an American rapper. His stage name was partly inspired by the numeral in KRS-One's name. He chose Eiht for its links to "hood culture", including 8Ball and .38 caliber firearms...
from Compton's Most Wanted
Compton's Most Wanted
Compton's Most Wanted is an American gangsta rap group and one of the pioneers of the West Coast Hip Hop scene still performing today on independent labels. The leader of the group was MC Eiht.-Biography:...
and Young Maylay
Young Maylay
Christopher "Chris" Bellard also known by his stage name, Young Maylay, is an American West Coast rapper from Los Angeles...
from Ice Cube
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer,...
's Lench Mob Records
Lench Mob Records
Lench Mob Records is an independently owned record label owned by Los Angeles rapper and actor Ice Cube. It was once home to many of Cube's former allies such as DJ Pooh, and Lench Mob's own Chilly Chill, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Kam, female rapper Yo Yo and the group Da Lench Mob...
. Blaq Poet is currently working on an album with producer Stu Bangas from Guns-N-Butter to be released on Stu's label Brutal Music.
Tracklist CD 1
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer(s) | Samples | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "I-Gititin" | DJ Premier DJ Premier Christopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru... |
Blaq Poet Blaq Poet Wilbur Bass , better known as Blaq Poet is an American rapper from Queensbridge, New York, USA.Blaq Poet was first heard in the track "Beat You Down" from the Bridge Wars during 1987, a diss song towards KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions. At that time Poet was at least 17 years old, as stated in... |
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3:48 |
| 2 | "U Phucc’d Up" | Easy Mo Bee Easy Mo Bee Osten Harvey, Jr., better known by his stage name Easy Mo Bee, is a hip hop/R&B record producer, known for production work for late 80's artists such as Big Daddy Kane, but most notable for his affiliation with Bad Boy Records in its early years and his heavy production involvement in The Notorious... |
Blaq Poet, KL |
Melba Moore Beatrice Melba Smith , known by her stage name, Melba Moore is an American disco, R&B singer and actress. She is the daughter of saxophonist Teddy Hill and R&B singer Bonnie Davis.-Early life:... - "The Facade" |
3:36 |
| 3 | "Ain’t Nuttin Changed" | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet |
Four Tops The Four Tops are an American vocal quartet, whose repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, hard rock, and showtunes... - "Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)" 50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by... Feat. Akon Akon Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first... - "I'll Still Kill" (vocals by Akon) |
3:39 |
| 4 | "What’s The Deal?" | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet |
Blaq Poet Wilbur Bass , better known as Blaq Poet is an American rapper from Queensbridge, New York, USA.Blaq Poet was first heard in the track "Beat You Down" from the Bridge Wars during 1987, a diss song towards KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions. At that time Poet was at least 17 years old, as stated in... - "Message from Poet" (Vocals) McFadden & Whitehead McFadden and Whitehead were an American songwriting, production, and recording duo, best known for their signature tune "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now"... - "That Let's Me Know I'm In Love" |
3:06 |
| 5 | "Legendary Pt. 1" | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet, Nick Javas, NYGz |
The Notorious B.I.G. Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough... - "Warning" (vocals) Nas Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time... - "Get Down" (vocals) |
3:34 |
| 6 | "Hood Crazy" | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet | 3:55 | |
| 7 | "Voices" | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet |
|
3:41 |
| 8 | "Hate" | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet, N.O.R.E. N.O.R.E. Victor Santiago, Jr., best known by his stage name N.O.R.E. or Noreaga , is an American rapper of Puerto Rican descent... |
Main Source Main Source was an innovative, acclaimed Toronto and New York-based hip hop group comprising Toronto natives Sir Scratch, K-Cut, and Queens native Large Professor... - "Looking At The Front Door" (vocals) Wu-Tang Clan The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group... - "Da Mystery Of Chessboxin'" (vocals by Inspectah Deck Inspectah Deck Jason Hunter, better known by his stage name Inspectah Deck, is an American rapper, producer, and member of the Wu-Tang Clan... ) |
3:11 |
| 9 | "Sichuwayshunz" | Gemcrates | Blaq Poet |
Millie Jackson Mildred "Millie" Jackson is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and comedienne. Three of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA for over 500,000 copies.... - "How Do You Feel the Morning After" |
4:17 |
| 10 | "Stretch Marks & Cigarette Burns" | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet, Panchi, Imani Montana | 3:20 | |
| 11 | "S.O.S." | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet |
Billy Strange William E. "Billy" Strange is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor.-Recordings and songwriting:... - "Run Away" |
3:27 |
| 12 | "Let The Guns Blow" | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet |
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2:37 |
| 13 | "Don’t Give A Fucc" | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet |
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2:55 |
| 14 | "Rap Addiction" | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet, Lil’ Fame M.O.P. M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on... , Shabeeno |
Eric B. & Rakim Eric B. & Rakim were a hip-hop duo composed of DJ Eric Barrier and MC Rakim .Hailing from Long Island, New York, the pair are generally considered by hip hop enthusiasts to be one of the most influential and innovative groups in the genre... - "I Ain't No Joke" (vocals by Rakim Rakim William Michael Griffin Jr. , known by his stage names Rakim , Rakim Allah, R.A.K.I.M., and The Master, is an American rapper. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and most skilled emcees of all time. Eric B... ) Black Moon Black Moon is a studio album by progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer released in 1992. The first studio album under the band's original lineup since 1978, it was regarded by fans as a strong comeback, although the band's subsequent career did not fulfill its promise.-Track listing:#"Black... - "Two Turntables & A Mic" (vocals by Buckshot Buckshot (rapper) Buckshot is an underground rapper, famous as the leader of Hip Hop supergroup Boot Camp Clik, and the group Black Moon. He has released one solo album, two with producer 9th Wonder, four albums with Black Moon and four albums with the Boot Camp Clik.- Biography :Born and raised in Brooklyn... ) Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize... - "Rehab" (vocals) |
3:39 |
| 15 | "Never Goodbye" | DJ Premier | Blaq Poet |
The Jackson 5 The Jackson 5 , later known as The Jacksons, were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana... - "Never Can Say Goodbye Never Can Say Goodbye "Never Can Say Goodbye" is a song written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by The Jackson 5. Released as a single in 1971, it was one of the group's most successful songs... " |
3:00 |
Tracklist CD 2 (Instrumentals)
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer(s) | Samples | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "I-Gititin" | DJ Premier DJ Premier Christopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru... |
*Instrumental* | 3:48 | |
| 2 | "U Phucc’d Up" | Easy Mo Bee Easy Mo Bee Osten Harvey, Jr., better known by his stage name Easy Mo Bee, is a hip hop/R&B record producer, known for production work for late 80's artists such as Big Daddy Kane, but most notable for his affiliation with Bad Boy Records in its early years and his heavy production involvement in The Notorious... |
*Instrumental* | 3:36 | |
| 3 | "Ain’t Nuttin Changed" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* |
|
3:39 |
| 4 | "What’s The Deal?" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* |
McFadden & Whitehead McFadden and Whitehead were an American songwriting, production, and recording duo, best known for their signature tune "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now"... - "That Let's Me Know I'm In Love" |
3:06 |
| 5 | "Legendary Pt. 1" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental | 3:34 | |
| 6 | "Hood Crazy" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* | 3:55 | |
| 7 | "Voices" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* |
|
3:41 |
| 8 | "Hate" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* | 3:11 | |
| 9 | "Sichuwayshunz" | Gemcrates | *Instrumental* | 4:17 | |
| 10 | "Stretch Marks & Cigarette Burns" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* | 3:20 | |
| 11 | "S.O.S." | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* |
Billy Strange William E. "Billy" Strange is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor.-Recordings and songwriting:... - "Run Away" |
3:27 |
| 12 | "Let The Guns Blow" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* |
|
2:37 |
| 13 | "Don’t Give A Fucc" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* |
|
2:55 |
| 14 | "Rap Addiction" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* | 3:39 | |
| 15 | "Never Goodbye" | DJ Premier | *Instrumental* |
|
3:00 |