nardes Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 If you ask me Frank Ocean is just an 808s Kanye. And the new Beyoncé album had a big 808s influence. If 808s were released today, it'd be huge!!! It was just 5 years ahead of its time bossdj26 and Ent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight1echo Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 They do, but I wouldn't count on them bringing this in. PS. the one downtown is called Spin-it, if it matters. Would Taz bring this in? I work at Taz, we could probably get this in and I'm almost positive we will have it. We had/have the DMX reissues. I don't see 808s as available through our usual distributor yet but I don't have access to all the distribution the owner uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2theOski Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 In the world of hip hop it's a classic, it basically influenced every hip hop album since in some way You not thinking it's a classic means you don't listen to hip hop, period This album definitely grew on me. It took about 2 years to sink in but now I love it! All the songs are solid greatness! I do consider 808s classic! Bad News, See you in my Nightmares, Love Lockdown are amazing. I don't really like Lil Wayne but See you in nightmares sounds too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 In the world of hip hop it's a classic, it basically influenced every hip hop album since in some way imaxcowboyx and Dusted_By_Space 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Quik Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 You're just showing your ignorance on hip hop, keep it up tuneout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 You're just showing your ignorance on hip hop, keep it up yeah, kause kanye invented the tr-808 and auto-tune. i really don't get what's with this board and this record. anywhere else you go, people are pretty much in agreement that it's his worst. i think it's pretty good but not as good as some vc'ers say it is. (i got the OG, cause i must be a bigger fan than you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 In the world of hip hop it's a classic, it basically influenced every hip hop album since in some way You not thinking it's a classic means you don't listen to hip hop, period again. i want to highlight how ridiculous this statement is. "world of hip hop", "classic". "basically influenced every hip hop album since in some way". also, i'm going to go search really hard for someone who does listen to hip hop that does not think it's a "classic". period. any takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 i guess tuneout thinks it's a classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuneout Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 yeah it's a great album that inspired many that came after it, but mostly I think it's a pointless argument... the Respect the Classics campaign isn't meant to be taken that damn seriously. Who cares what they call it as long as it's being reissued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 yeah it's a great album that inspired many that came after it, but mostly I think it's a pointless argument... the Respect the Classics campaign isn't meant to be taken that damn seriously. Who cares what they call it as long as it's being reissued. well, i didn't exactly start the argument. someone else did. i just added a laughing joe biden because the statement was funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Quik Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 again. i want to highlight how ridiculous this statement is. "world of hip hop", "classic". "basically influenced every hip hop album since in some way". also, i'm going to go search really hard for someone who does listen to hip hop that does not think it's a "classic". period. any takers? Obviously literally not every hip hop album was influenced but an entire generation of new rappers have been largely influenced by it. Drake wouldn't be what he is today without that album, he said so himself, gambino, Wayne, many others give large credit to 808s for opening the door to their styles I really don't give a damn if you like the album or not or find someone who says it sucks, but to deny it's influence just exposes yourself about your knowledge on the genre. Stick to something you know about before talking out your ass davisonmp28 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I really don't give a damn if you like the album or not or find someone who says it sucks, but to deny it's influence just exposes yourself about your knowledge on the genre. Stick to something you know about before talking out your ass LOL. All I did was say your statement was ridiculous. I said I did like the album, I never said it wasn't influential. Stop making shit up. You're starting/finishing an argument with yourself here. I just laughed at you, then you back peddled cause you realized your statement was funny, and I'm the one talking out of my ass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionbrand Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 this album reminds me of listening to coldplay in a strip club. i love this record. t-pain was doing auto tune before this record came out. hip hop influences hip hop and steals from other hip hop. vicious cycle. at least the music is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atticus Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 this album reminds me of listening to coldplay in a strip club. i love this record. t-pain was doing auto tune before this record came out. hip hop influences hip hop and steals from other hip hop. vicious cycle. at least the music is amazing Cher was doing auto tune before auto tune was anything. passionbrand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paynegretzky Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Soooooo did anyone here pre-order this from SRC or anywhere else? Curious to see if anyone else besides SRC and vinyl-digital has this up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19841gg3 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I love this record, pre-ordered instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ent Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Soooooo did anyone here pre-order this from SRC or anywhere else? Curious to see if anyone else besides SRC and vinyl-digital has this up planning on preordering a copy or two from amazon or a local shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevanKenney Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Speaking of Kanye albums, I'm new to vinyl and was wondering why Watch The Throne is so expensive? It seems to be available on most sites, yet it is always over $100. Is it just because it's Jay Z and Kanye together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWALL Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 http://www.discogs.com/buy/Vinyl/Jay-Z-Kanye-West-Watch-The-Throne/134141531?ev=bp_titl You can get the bootleg version, which in my experience have sounded wayyy better than any official press has. My copy of college dropout and late registration sound horrible compared to the bootleg versions of graduation and yeezus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevanKenney Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Forgive my naivety, but bootleg has such a poor connotation with me. What is the difference between a bootleg copy and an official copy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWALL Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 It's just unofficial, no affiliation with the label and or artist. As far as this release I cannot speak to the quality of the packaging or sound. But assuming it's the same as all of the other Kanye ones they've done, then I'm sure it sounds just as good if not better then an official one. Others on the board can vouch for the German bootleg vendor and the sound quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionbrand Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Speaking of Kanye albums, I'm new to vinyl and was wondering why Watch The Throne is so expensive? It seems to be available on most sites, yet it is always over $100. Is it just because it's Jay Z and Kanye together? I'm not 100% on this, but I believe that the fashion company Givenchy did the album covers in some kind of gold. they have texture to them as well... fancy shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Quik Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I have the official Watch the Throne vinyl, the packaging is amazing and the picture discs don't sound bad at all passionbrand and Ent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nardes Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Speaking of Kanye albums, I'm new to vinyl and was wondering why Watch The Throne is so expensive? It seems to be available on most sites, yet it is always over $100. Is it just because it's Jay Z and Kanye together? If you check out the deluxe cd version... it's exactly like that, except it has 2 180gram picture discs. It's very nice... worth the $100+? Probably not... but I got it as a gift and she was able to get it for $75, so I ain't complaining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Quik Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 If you check out the deluxe cd version... it's exactly like that, except it has 2 180gram picture discs. It's very nice... worth the $100+? Probably not... but I got it as a gift and she was able to get it for $75, so I ain't complaining! I was also able to get it around that price, nice to have for diehard fans, not worth the price for casual fans though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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