Category Archives: Hip-Hop Dopeness

With ‘The Blacker The Berry,’ Kendrick Lamar Issues a Challenge to Black America

Posted on February 10, 2015 by tlewisisdope

I wonder if people’s reaction to “The Blacker The Berry” will change once the song’s meaning sinks in. Because Kendrick Lamar hasn’t created an anthem, at least not a traditional one. He isn’t merely reflecting the moment or the burgeoning #blacklivesmatter … Continue reading →

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Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang

Posted on February 11, 2011 by tlewisisdope

My thoughts on the video trailer for Raekwon’s “Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang.”
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Redman – “Defjammable”

Posted on October 19, 2010 by tlewisisdope

My thoughts on the Redman song “Defjammable” and why he’s one of the great hip-hop artists.
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Respect Your Elders: Ice Cube and Rev. Run

Posted on October 13, 2010 by tlewisisdope

My thoughts on why the Father and Sun cypher was my favorite from the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards.
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Hip-Hop Dopeness: LL Cool J on Keith Murray’s Incredible

Posted on October 22, 2009 by tlewisisdope

Before Tupac and Lord Jamar, LL Cool J was the emcee I wanted to be like.  I went through a stupid number of cassette tapes of Bigger and Deffer before I finally got a CD and treated it like the … Continue reading →

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