Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day

Sampling Heart's 'Crazy On You', this first track might be Eminem's greatest love song. Like the rest of his romance-filled tracks, this one is dedicated to ex-wife Kim. Dropping lines like:
You're like the pillar that props me up
The beam that supports me
The bitch who never took half,
The wife who never divorced me.
You're like the root to my evil
You let my devil come out me
You let me beat the shit out you
Before you beat the shit out me.
Em really proves himself to be a true romantic on this one.

Download: Crazy in Love

I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why Ludacris is not monumentally more famous. He has dropped so many ill songs over the past decade and, for some reason, just doesn't get the recognition he deserves. This track is off Theater of the Mind, and has got a crazy sample as well as a feature from Floyd Mayweather Jr., the undefeated boxing champ.

Download: Undisputed

Here's an old school track from hip-hop duo Handsome Boy Modelling School. This song has got some crazy scratching skills goin on. Check it out.

Download: Holy Calamity

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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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First up for the day is an old school track from the hip-hop trio Brand Nubian. This is off their debut album, One for All, which dropped in 1990. This CD contains many hallmarks of Golden Age of Hip-hop, particularly on the production side with all of the funk samples. For example, 'Slow Down' uses clips from two Kool & the Gang songs and a snippet from Funkadelic. Check it out.

Download: Slow Down

This next one is in honor of Mother's Day tomorrow. This cut is from Bishop Lamont, dedicated to the woman who raised him. Lamont just recently departed from the Aftermath label, after spending five years with them and not releasing a single album. After taking 700 mastered tracks with him on his departure, Bishop's debut, The Reformation, is set to be released later this year.

Download: My Mama

My last random track of the day has already been featured in my previous article on DoSAGE but I felt the need to bring it back to the top and give the dude some recognition. This one's got a real solid beat, with synths somewhat reminiscent of 'All the Way Turnt Up' but it's lyrically much stronger. On this track, DoSAGE talks about the dangers of selling out, something an upcoming artist definitely needs to be wary of.
Download: Read the Contract

Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day: Mashup Edition

Today I'm gonna use all mashup songs, with rap acapella's and rock/pop beats. Of all the rappers to be used in mashups, Jay-Z is by far the most popular. When American Gangster, Jay-Z's homage to the movie, came out, there had to have been at least 50 different mashups CDs using those acapellas alone. One of my favorites was Jay thrown over some U2 beats. My favorite off of that CD, entitled U2 Gangster, is Jigga's 'Pray' vocals over U2's 'One.' The two sounds go together so well, this song could have been on the original CD. No youtube so hit the link to stream and download.
Download: Jay-Z vs. U2-Pray

I stumbled across this next one on Youtube. Using the vocals from Joe Budden and Busta Rhyme's 'Fire' over the Red Hot Chili Pepper's 'Snow (Hey Oh)' this is just another one of those mashups that really hits its stride. The lyrics are spend up a little bit to match RHCP's quick beat and they fall in line together perfectly.

Download: Joe Budden vs. RHCP-Snow Fire

The last song of the day is called 'Technology is Right', which mixes 50 Cent's 'Ayo Technology' and Nelly Furtado's 'Say It Right'. The producer, Norwegian Recyling, muted the vocals a bit, so the track almost has an eerie sound to it. This is a great song to just sit back and let your mind wander to as the song has a sort of hypnotic effect.
Download: Norwegian Recyling-Technology is Right

Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day

First for the day is Warren G and Nate Dogg's 'Regulate'. This is a real classical west coast track, from the smooth beat to Nate Dogg's smooth crooning. In my opinion, Nate Dogg is the best rap chorus/hook singer of all time and should be a role model for the rest (ie. T-Pain, Akon, etc.). This song tells the story of Warren G out hunting for women, when he's mugged and Nate Dogg comes along and shoots his friend's assailants. Fun fact to know and tell: Warren G is Dr. Dre's stepbrother.

Download: Regulate feat. Nate Dogg

Another solid west coast song right here: 'Paper'd Up' by Snoop Dogg. This song is actually a cover of Rakim and Eric B's 'Paid in Full', though Snoop definitely adds his own flavor to it, with his unique style of rapping and a new chorus. There is just something about his cool, casual flow that is just like ambrosia for your ears. Fun fact to know and tell: Snoop Dogg performs this song at Mitch's house party in the movie 'Old School'.

Download: Paper'd Up

This track is off of Jay-Z's debut, Reasonable Doubt, which was released in 1996. The content of this song fits in perfectly with the image Jay set for himself as gritty and from the streets. He describes the hardships of hustling and dealing drugs, tossing in some of his best lines to this day: "So I kept feedin' her money 'til her shit started to make sense", "We used to fight for building blocks/ Now we fight for blocks with buildings that make a killin'", and "I never prayed to God, I prayed to Gotti." For real though, you've gotta listen to this song to fully appreciate the brilliance of it.

Download: D'Evils

Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day

When Saigon first announced announced his debut album, The Greatest Story Never Told, there was an enormous amount of hype. His first mixtape, Warning Shots, was pretty incredible and he scored a huge cameo on the HBO show Entourage. However, that was nearly 5 years ago. Since then, Saigon has basically fallen into obscurity. Still, it is an undeniable fact that some of his tracks are absolutely fire. Check out this classic Saigon cut with a huge feature from Jay-Z. No youtube of this one, hit the download link to stream it, though.
Download: Come On Baby (Remix) feat. Jay-Z

Another track from Slim Thugga. This dude just has some tracks that are straight fire. Released as promotional content for Slim Thug's last album, Boss of All Bosses, this track has got a killer beat. Check it out.

Download: AJ's

My favorite track from the rising star Nero. I spotted this dude at illroots a couple months ago and have picked up every one of his tracks since. He's got some incredibly clever lyrics and every song warrents a couple spins to pick up on some of his best lines.

Download: Rugged & Raw

Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day

First up for the day is some classic Game. Released as promotional content for his most recent CD, L.A.X., this track features The Game going hard over a bumping west coast beat and Akon covering the hook.


Download: Gangsta Party feat. Akon

This track is off of DJ Noodles' BP3-Qual, a mixtape dedicated entirely to Jay-Z mixes. '1000 Stacks' features Jay-Z's verse from the 'I Get Money' remix, Jeezy's verse from 'I'm So Paid' and Nelly's '1000 Stacks' beat. In my opinion, this track is far better than the sum of it's parts, improving on each and every piece that went into it.


Download: 1000 Stacks feat. Young Jeezy

Yet another track from DJ Noodles, this one is off of his Drake mixtape, Ready to Fly. In my top 10 mixtapes of 2009 mixtape, I gave this tape the solid 4 spot. It takes nearly all of Drake's best rapping verses and put's them over some real rap beats, as opposed to the gentle synths that made up 99% of So Far Gone. Noodles really showcases the best Drake has to offer and reveals that his amazing potential that is continually hidden behind all the R&B tracks he insists on releasing. This particular track features the acapella from 'Replacement Girl' over Terror Squad's 'Take Me Home' beat. This is another mixtape definitely worth picking up. Comment if you want the upload link as well.


Download: Take You Home feat. Trey Songz

Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day: Dirty South Edition

First up for the day is an 8-minute anthem dedicated to the city of Miami. This song features vocals from Flo Rida, Rick Ross, and Brisco, as well as a crazy beat. Typical of dirty south hip-hop, the lyrics of 'Yayo' boil down to a whole lot of slang, rather than any particularly meaningful content. However, the vocals sound so clean over the hard hitting base and resounding cries of 'Yayo' in the background that it's hard to complain.


Download: Yayo feat. Brisco, Billy Blue, Ball Greezy, Rick Ross, Redd Eyezz, Bred, Pitbull and Ace Hood

This track is a remix of of 'She Luv it' which was featured on UGK's final album, UGK 4 Life, which was dedicated posthumously to Pimp C. This is a classic UGK song, with a slow beat, a heavy bass and a crooning chorus, all backing up the smooth lyrics of Bun B. This track also benefits from a verse from Slim Thug, another staple in dirty south music.


Download: She Luv It (Remix) feat. Slim Thug and Killa Kyleon

This song is product of dirty southern hip-hop supergroup, The Fixxers, which is made up of DJ Quik and AMG. This song placed on hip-hop charts across the country, as well as being featured on an episode of Entourage. Like most southern hip-hop tracks, 'Can U Werk Wit Dat' is backed by a heavy, trunk-bouncing bass and a simple looping synth beat.

Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day

From the 3-disk Mixtape Messiah 1, 'Call some Hoes' features Kanye West and Stat Quo, as well as an awesome chorus. Although Chamillionaire didn't see any mainstream success until over a year later with his single 'Ridin', this song makes it clear that Chamillitary Mayne has always been killing it. Fun fact to know and tell: Chamillionaire's music has been completely profanity free since his 2007 album, Ultimate Victory.

Download: Call Some Hoes feat. Kanye West and Stat Quo

Off of KiD CuDi's first mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi. In my opinion, this tape was stronger than the album. With songs like 'The Prayer', 'Cudi Get' and '50 Ways to Make a Record', KiD CuDi had to have made one of the strongest debut mixtapes in history. Looking forward to his upcoming CD, The Legend of Mr. Rager.

Download: Is There Any Love? feat. Wale

This song is an absolute banger for your car. Released to build up hype for Slim Thug's latest CD, Boss of All Bosses, the beat on this is insane. Slim Thug consistently drops some incredible tracks, so expect to see some more of him on my random track posts. Fun fact to know and tell: Lupe Fiasco's 'Hip-Hop Saved My Life' is based Slim Thug's life.

Download: Aj's

Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day

This has gotta be one of my favorite new songs. I first heard it on HBO's show 'How to Make it in America' and have yet to find a person that doesn't love it. This is off Aloe Blacc's upcoming album, Good Things. I don't know a whole lot about this kid but have been so impressed by the few of his songs that I've heard that I'm hoping to do a full feature on him. Be on the lookout. Download link below.

Download: I Need a Dollar
Off of Bun B's latest solo effort, II Trill, this song definitely goes in. In honor of his deceased friend, Pimp C, Bun B chose to leave all talk of syrup (the drink that killed Pimp C) off of the CD. With a catchy hook and some hard hitting verses, I'd recommend picking this one up.


Another banger from the Slaughterhouse squad. This was the first street single off their self-titled debut and boasts some of the cleverest lyrics I've heard in a long time. Crooked I, in particular, shreds his verse apart:
I'm the one who wants to spear Brittany
Give Pink some black, put it near her kidneys
I'm the one who always cause an affair
So every time your bitch burp
You smell my balls in the air.

Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day

First up, is the best (and probably only) song to sample the theme song from The OC: 'I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman' by K-Os, Saukrates and Nelly Furtado. This track was initially going to be called 'On the Run', but due to an issue with the album's publisher, K-Os quickly threw together the songs current name. Shout out to Will Kaupilla for sending me this track.

Download: I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman feat. Saukrates and Nelly Furtado

My personal favorite song off T.I's fourth album, King, 'Bankhead' didn't receive a whole lot of attention due to being shown up by 'Top Back', 'What You Know' and 'Why You Wanna'. This song features T.I.'s group, P$C (Pimp Squad Click) and is about the neighborhood in West Atlanta, in which they all grew up. The beat on this song is ill and perfect for cruising around to. Definitely worth throwing on your driving playlist if you've got one.

Download: Bankhead

Though I usually regard Lupe Fiasco pretty highly, Joell Ortiz and Novel absolutely tear apart his beat from 'Fighters' in this remix of the song. Despite the fact that Novel generally regards himself as a singer, he goes in on his verse (as well as the hook). And Joell, as usual, tears up his bars. Spitting at a mile a minute, Ortiz still manages to flow perfectly alongside the beat. This is off Novel's mixtape 808's and Mixtapes, which I would suggest picking up. All current links are down but I'll re-up the mixtape if anyone wants. Just comment below.

Download: The Fighters (Remix)

Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day: Detroit Edition

This song is off Obie Trice's final album, Second Round's on Me, while with Eminem's label, Shady Records. Dropped in 2006 after over a year of delays, Obie's album was easily one of the most under appreciated of the year. With some ill songs like 'Wanna Know', 'Ghetto', and 'All of my Life' (below), Second Round's on Me is definitely worth checking out. Fun fact to know and tell: Obie Trice still has a bullet lodged in his head from a shooting on New Years Eve in 2005.


This track is off of Eminem's second release, 1997's The Slim Shady EP. This CD served as a precursor to his following effort, the enormously popular Slim Shady LP. In fact, the majority of the songs on the EP were given higher production values and used again on the LP. The below song, 'No One's Iller' featured the introduction of Eminem's alter ego, Slim Shady, which has gradually become the dominant figure in his lyrics, vividly describing rape, murder, excessive drug use, and random acts of violence. Fun fact to know and tell: 'No One's Iller' samples Hank Crawford's 'Wildflower', using the same looping beat as Kanye West's 'Drive Slow'.


The 1st song below, entitled 'The Way I Be Pimpin' is the original version of Dr. Dre's Xxplosive, ghost written by and featuring a verse from Detroit rapper Royce Da 5'9". This was one of many songs that Royce collaborated on with the Aftermath team (Eminem and Dr. Dre) before beef with Eminem and his group, D-12. More recently, Royce has become a member of the hip-hop super-group alongside Crooked I, Joe Budden and Joell Ortiz. The 2nd song below, 'Gun Harmonizing' is, in my opinion, Royce's best song, featuring fellow Slaughterhouse member, Crooked I, as well as a hip-hop version of scatting to mimic a firing machine gun. Fun fact to know and tell: Jay-Z's verse from his song 'Renegades' with Eminem, was originally performed by Royce until their fued.