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Five Foot Assassin

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Malik Isaac Taylor (November 20, 1970 – March 22, 2016 Rest in peace Five Foot Assassin...

3 Vegetarian Anthems

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The Smiths - Meat is Murder "this beautiful creature must die, this beautiful creature must die, a death for no reason, and death for no reason is murder." A Tribe Called Quest - Ham'n'Eggs "Asparagus tips look yummy, yummy, yummy Candied yams inside my tummy A collage of good eats, some snacks or nice treats Apple sauce and some nice red beets This is what we snack on when we're Questin'" Call Any Vegetable - Frank Zappa "This is a song about vegetables They keep you regular, And they are really good for you"

A Tribe Called Quest - Classical Hip Hop

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I am a late comer to the hip hop music. I am not talking about the over-commercialized, and in some sense travesty of a music modern hip hop. I am talking about hip hop back in the days when music was used to carry a message and the aesthetic understanding of a culture. My favorite these days is "A Tribe Called Quest". Just like I expect from a true classic, their debut album "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm" sounds as if was made a few years back. This is IMHO due to its timeless qualities. Here are two of my favorites: The Luck of Lucien (The Frenchman) Youthful Expression