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Top 5 Instrumentals

Top 5 Instrumentals

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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

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