Group Home

Some kid from school who knows nothing about rap asked me if I knew Lil' Dap. Shamed, I didn't. So I researched. As it turns out, Lil' Dap isn't some southern dude like I expected; in fact, he's an old school guy from New York who once was part of a tight duo called Group Home, along with some dude Melachi the Nutcracker. Wikipedia learned me on the two, and I downloaded their album from '95, Livin Proof. Lyrically they aren't super exciting, but while I gave it my first listen I noticed the beats were pretty much all the dopeness (instead of the wackness, duh. shitty fucking movie.). As it turns out, most of the album was produced by none other than DJ Premier. If I didn't have such a constant stiffy (aka BONER) for Dr. Dre, Premo would def be my #1 fav producer ever!!! (All apologies to the RZArector.)
Anyways, enjoy:

Serious Rap Shit - My favorite track, but surprisingly not produced by DJ Premier. Instead, it's his lyrical counterpart from Gang Starr, Guru, who also raps a bit in this one. Don't give up after the first 53 seconds; the beat totally changes in to some real funky gutter shit. (NOTE: I just discovered this, so it may be old news to you, but if you go to "File" then "Get Info" for individual songs, you can choose where you want the song to start on your iTunes. It also transfers to CDs if you set it, so you can cut out any embarassing blowjob sequences that might pop up. Or cut the song out and leave the beej, whatever.)

Supa Star - The above video, hit single, and featured on the GTA IV soundtrack.

Up Against the Wall [Low Budget Mix] - Great Premo beat.

Livin' Proof - Early '90s NYC rap in a nutshell.

Lil' Daps got a solo album coming soon, so look out. Hope you enjoy.

Out like rap ever being like this again.