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Our premiere episode kicks off with the latest Eminem single, “Syllables,” featuring Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Status Quo and Cashis. It’s a really dope track, but the consensus seems to be that Dre is sounding a bit aged. This may mark the comeback of Aftermath Records. Also new this week is the “2010 Rap Up” by Skillz.

Pumice gets educated about Three 6 Mafia’s “Sippin’ on Some Sizzurp.”

Also in this episode

• Top Female Artists
  • Keri Hilson
  • L’il Kim
  • Nicki Minaj
  • Rihanna
  • Katy Perry

• Top Hip-Hop Movies
  • Krush Groove (1985)
  • I Got the Hook Up (1998)
  • Baller Blockin’ (2000)
  • Backstage (2000)
  • Scratch (2001)
  • Wave Twisters (2001)
  • Belly (1998)
  • Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)

Hip-Hop Homework

Essential Listening

Girl Talk, “All Day”

Assignment 1 – From Jeff

Listen to Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” and come back to me with a favorite track or lyric.