There is still a hole in my heart that was caused by the death of Old Dirty Bastard. And while I really couldn’t stand him or his crack-fueled antics and regarded him as the least talented member of the Wu Tang Clan, the world still needed him. But the time has finally come and I think I’ll be able to move on from Dirt McGirk as another mush—mouthed rapper has risen from the dead.
All hail the second coming of Fatlip. Like ODB, Fatlip came up in an influential and groundbreaking hip hop outfit – Pharcyde. And like ODB, Fatlip and his lyrical brothers had some disagreements. Fatlip left Pharcyde, or was asked to leave, and was expected to spit hot fire on a highly anticipated solo effort, especially after the release of the single and Spike Jonez directed video for “What’s Up Fatlip?†But the months passed, then years and then almost a decade and still no full-length Fatlip album. Seems our boy had writer’s block. Thankfully he got over it and now you will all know the genius of Fatlip with his debut LP The Loneliest Punk. Go prepare yourself for the Second Coming.
Web site: Learn more here.
Buy it: Online here.
Stuff to Sample: From Fatlip’s The Loneliest Punk “The Story of Us†and "Writers Block"
c101 and i were at a bar last weekend where DJ was spinning the first Pharcycle album on clear yellow vinyl.
it gave me a chub.
um...nevermind.
Not bad. I wondered what ever happened to The Pharcyde.
I know you banned ya mama jokes, but you're just begging for it. Ya mama got a glass eye with the fish in it. Ya mama's got a peg leg with a kickstand. Ya mama's got an afro, with a chin strap.Ya mama's glasses are so thick she look into a map and see people wavin at her.
Funfact: The other three members of The Pharcyde were dancers/choreographers on In Living Color.
[1] I have the Black Keys' The Big Come Up on milky white vinyl and the soundtrack to Fight Club on translucent red vinyl.
Sometimes, when I'm feeling froggy, I strip in front of the mirror and rub those records up and down my body, building up a fantastic static charge, if you know what I mean. [2] Jules, thanks for the fun fact! I learned something new today! And knowing is half the battle.
Speaking of Vinyl...nice touch to go with your whole retro theme, Dr.Bone.
Fresh, are you in the loop on the Bobcat Barter CD Swap? If you're interested, I would proudly nominate you to be inducted as an honorary member. I think you could make a splendid contribution to the cause.
Of course you would probably have to endure a series of grueling physical and mental tests as initiation, at the OU Crew's discrepancy (most of the members missed out on fraternal hazing).
Let me know if you're interested, and we can get the paperwork started (just a few contracts from our legal department), as we would need to brand your right ass cheek with a word or symbol (of our choice), and have you perform a balcony serenade in your skivvies after bonging a six-pack.
Hmmm...what would Fresh's brand say?
[5] I am well aware of the Bobcat Barter CD Swap. I have been following its progress since day one and have, one way or another, managed to get my hands on several of those impressive mixes. I am honored that you would have me in such a prestegious club though a bit apprehensive since I am not a Bobcat. Go Falcons. What what!
I would love to participate because sooner or later I will finish that mix I have been working on for three months (not specifically for the OU swap but just because I like to make mix CDs on occasion) and send it to everybody.
Also, you will have to brand my left ass-check, the free masons have already laid claim to the right one.
I'm afraid that we're going to have to pass. The left cheek is the devil's cheek.
[7] Hmmm . . . I have a lot of space on my back and some room on my right inner thigh - so long as you don't burn Mr. Winky, I'd be OK with that. Those free masons are vicious. That brand covers a lot of ground and doesn't leave much room for the other super secret organizations I want to join.