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Monday, May 10, 2010

Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day

This is an old school track from Jeru the Damaja. He tells a story about going toe to toe with Ignorance, whom he personifies as a demonic, misogynistic polygamist. Helped along by his smooth flow, Jeru definitely lays out a great story worth having a listen to.

Download:Jeru the Damaja-You Can't Stop the Prophet

Here's a song from Brother Ali off his 2007 effort, The Undisputed Truth. For those unfamiliar with Brother Ali, he's albino and (as far as I know) the only rapper with this condition. It's interesting to hear his take on growing up discriminated against, particularly because it isn't the same sort of racial discrimination that is so often described in rap music. Early on in his career, Ali often mislead listeners to believe he was black, though he has more recently come to terms with his albinism and even embraced it.

Download: Brother Ali-Truth Is

Off Eminem's Relapse: Refill, there isn't much else to say about this one. As per usual, Em kills it and even has a catchy chorus in that sing-song voice he's become so fond of.

Download: Eminem-Elevator

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