GBUILDING BLOG REACHES 1000 HITS!!!

1000 HITS!!!

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and of course everyone 
all over the US!

We couldn't have done it without you!
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Stay Tuned!  We are just getting warmed up!

ICE VEINS COMPILATION ANNOUNCED!!!


Just when you thought it was safe...GBUILDING stomps back on the scene with 50 MORE INSTRUMENTAL TRACKS on the first volume of a new compilation entitled "ICE VEINS". It looks like G is planning to have at least 4 volumes of this compilation meaning, listeners will most likely have 200 new joints to listen to before the end of the year.  If "cold" is supposed to be the theme of ICE VEINS, it does not disappoint.  Overall, this first set of tracks has a refreshingly different feel than some of the GBUILDING tracks heard on previous projects.  Precise and smooth yet still soulful, aggressive and raw, the first ICE VEINS ventures into more melody driven, "live band sounding" hip hop experience.

Check it out for FREE on our new ICE VEINS ARCHIVE PAGE!  or listen to ICE VEINS vol.1 HERE.

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I had no idea that ICE VEINS was going to go the distance like this.  Now updated to 10 volumes, ICE VEINS promises a minimum of 500 beats.  In another dizzying display of audio output, GBUILDING continues to drop harder than anyone I've ever seen do it.  And its not like this stuff is garbage either.  There are so many gems and masterpieces on these projects its surreal.  I really don't know what else to say but enjoy this Hip-Hop fans.  This type of musical explosion may never happen again, definitely not for free like this.

STEELWORKS5 - KOOL G RAP G-MIX


Kool G Rap is probably the most influential underrated MC of all time.   No matter what the general public says or doesn't say, rappers definitely know who he is.  I mean, he literally is most likely your favorite rapper's favorite rapper.

"Kool G Rap is regarded as a hugely influential golden age rapper. Music journalist Peter Shapiro suggests that Kool G Rap "created the blueprint for Nas, Biggie and everyone who followed in their path"

Kool G Rap is described by Kool Moe Dee as "the progenitor and prototype for Biggie, Jay-Z, Treach, Nore, Fat Joe, Big Pun, and about twenty-five more hard-core emcees", and Kool Moe Dee also claims Kool G Rap is "the most lyrical" out of all of the artists mentioned. MTV describes Kool G Rap as a "hip-hop godfather", adding that he paved the way for a lot of MCs who we would not have heard of otherwise. Rolling Stone says, "G Rap excelled at the street narrative, a style that would come to define later Queens MCs like Nas (who was hugely influenced by G Rap on his early records) and Mobb Deep".

Other artists who have named Kool G Rap as a major influence include Eminem, Jay-Z, Tajai of Souls of Mischief, Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, Steele of Smif-n-Wessun, Havoc of Mobb Deep, Rock of Heltah Skeltah, MC Serch, Termanology, Black Thought of The Roots, M.O.P., Scarface, R.A. The Rugged Man, Andre Nickatina, Bun B of UGK, Rah Digga, RZA and Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan, Lady Of Rage, Big Pun, O.C. of DITC, Memphis Bleek, Kurupt, Pharoahe Monch and Twista, among others."  

-Source of this quote found here.

Another quote from this entry states, "Criticisms of Kool G Rap's solo albums usually focus on the production not being up to the standard of the rapping."  Well, this is not at all a problem on STEELWORKS5.  Kool G Rap's aggressive and technical mafioso street rhymes blend well over GBUILDING's gritty, cinematic production.

Check out the G-MIX video of "Real Life" originally produced by DJ Muggs, then head over to the STEELWORKS ARCHIVE for a FREE DOWNLOAD of the whole project.


STEELWORKS6.5 - GRIPZ VS. GZA2 - PRO TOOLS G-MIX

GZA/ GENIUS.


GZA can not be compared to any other rapper period.  He's in a category all of his own.  Once described as The definitive MC's "MC", I can not disagree.  GZA always commands your attention as the preeminent general of the Wu-Tang Clan, both verbally and physically.  Not missing a step in his flow, or technique since Liquid Swords (1995)Pro-Tools dropped in 2008 under Babygrande Records with production from RZA, Bronze Nazareth, Preservation, Mathematics, Black Milk, Arabian Knight, & True Master.  With a production cast like this, and the deadly verbal assault accompanied by dizzying lyrical complexity by GZA, ProTools gained both acclaim and critique.  Regardless of the talk, it is definitely worth checking out.

 

Anyway, GBUILDING goes in hard over accapellas of 10 Tracks from this joint (17 in all, not counting intro/outro; some done 2wice) and more than holds his own in my opinion.  Threading the needle of melodic head-nod grooves and raw, gruesome, face-grimacing sickness, GRIPZ VS GZA2 breathes some additional life to an already impressive album.

 

Editorially speaking, I can't help but agree that a couple of the original ProTools tracks missed the mark because, upon hearing the G-MIX version, it felt like I truly connected with some of the tracks for the first time.  Alright, enough from the peanut gallery, make your own decision.

Check out the sampler below, & then head on over to the 
STEELWORKS ARCHIVE to download the whole project for FREE!
Or if you wish, take a listen to the project HERE

ONE.



 BONUS:
"Wu-Tang again? Ah yeah! Again and again!"
WOW.

THE GRIPZ PREVIEW4 - THE PRETTY TONEY G-MIX


GBUILDING strikes again!  This time with THE GRIPZ PREVIEW4 - THE PRETTY TONEY G-MIX!  For those of you who didn't know, Ghostface dropped a wild album and book called "The World According to Pretty Toney".   G laces Ghostface's talk knowledge with his special brand of ill flavor.  The original is Ghost parlaying for over 20 minutes in sheer silence.  In the beginning, it sounds like he is going to drop over beats.  The intro and the first 40 seconds got beatz but then after that...nothing.

I mean, I got love for Ghost and all but I enjoy this GBUILDING version 200% better.  In fact I believe they enhance one another exponentially.  I had to listen 3 times before I could really listen for the beats because Ghost was just crackin' me up time and time again.  But once I got around to actually hearing them beats...man just listen to a sample.




Press Release:

"MTV Press announced that they were teaming with Staten Island MC Ghostface to release a new book, The World According to Pretty Toney, on January 8, 2008. MTV said that the motivational manual “offers nuggets of street wisdom on the key elements to becoming your own personal success story: livin’, hustlin’, lovin’, eatin’, and the all-encompassing Toneology.” It also comes with an exclusive audio disc containing over 20 minutes of Ghost speaking on various subjects."


"For all y’all smart dumb cats out there." Legendary Hip Hop artist Ghostface Killah settles into one of his most popular characters, Pretty Toney, and offers readers a hilariously unique perspective on life via guides to and advice on everything from sex to gambling, family to education, even how to eat on just $5 a day, better known as "The Hustler’s Diet". A singular twist on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for the Hip Hop generation complete with illustrative photos. Born as a series of shorts on MTV2, Pretty Toney and his musings quickly became a channel and online hit, with fans uploading the shorts on YouTube and circulating them virally. The book will also include a CD of Ghostface reading the material, the perfect accompaniment to enjoying the book. Hardcover, 9.25 x 6.25 inches, 112 pages, four-color photographs throughout … incl. CD!"



 I told you this was wild.  Ghost even did a bunch of spots on MTV (Most of y'all probably know this but hey...) Check a few of em out.  All said and done, It's almost too bad Tone didn't holler at G to put these beats behind the vocals before he dropped this joint.  In my opinion, it might have been that much more successful.  Heh, but you know of course, I guess I'm biased.  After you peep the videos, be sure to download the exclusive GBUILDING "GRIPZ PREVIEW4 - THE PRETTY TONEY G-MIX" on our FREE DOWNLOADS PAGE.
Peace & Enjoy.