Aloe Blacc :: Warriors (produced by Cook Classics – video)

When Cook Classics dropped The New Classics (which was mixed by PopLemon family Inka One), it was immediately added to the playlist and hasn’t lost it’s residence as one of the most listened to mixtapes in the past two years.  In fact, the project was named one of PopLemon‘s best mixtapes of 2009.  One of [...]

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Ayomari :: The PB&J Solution

Ayomari is dope.  I can’t really say enough or even justify how much I’ve rocked this album since it was released a few days ago.  I’m impressed.  Truly, a solid effort featuring production by heavy-hitters Just Blaze and Large Professor (and PopLemon‘s 2009 best mixtape award winner, Cook Classics) and also guest emcee spots by [...]

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Best mixtapes of 2009

I love a good mixtape, and this year has been one of the best as far as pushing the envelope with creativity goes but also in redefining what a mixtape actually is.  For this reason, I have broken the mixtape category into three sections:  dj-based, emcee-based, and production-based.  Ratings are based purely on what has [...]

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