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The Slice returns! It’s been an interesting few weeks for Hip-Hop with new releases, game changing verses and plenty of head shaking moments. Hip-Hop moves fast, but The Slice is here to keep you in check This week, Boman debates whether or not he should download Lil Wayne’s Dedication 5. Retro breaks one of his [&hellip The post The Slice: The Astronomical Podcast appeared first on RapConQueso.

To say that Kendrick Lamar was the focus of last week would be an understatement. He was last week! It all stared Monday when Big Sean released a song that would not make his upcoming Hall of Fame album. The track,”Control HOF,” featured Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica was pulled from the album because of [&hellip The post The Slice: Hip-Hop Reacts to Kendrick “Control” Verse appeared first on RapConQueso.

Welcome to Jay Electronica week! A week long look back the amazing journey Jay Electronica has taken us on while waiting for this mystical debut, Act II: Patent of Nobility. While there has not been any recent news about Act II or movement from the “Exhibit C” rapper, we figured there is no time like [&hellip The post The Slice: Welcome to Jay Electronica Week appeared first on RapConQueso.

What a Forth of July weekend it was! Jay-Z pretty much hijacked the internet with the release of his 12th Studio album, Magna Carta…Holy Grail. Powered by one of the largest cross marking campaigns seen in decades, it was virtually impossible to browse the web and not run into Jay and his Samsung partnership. The [&hellip The post First Spin: Magna Carta…Holy Grail appeared first on RapConQueso.

Ryan Thompson of GAAM (Games Arts and Music), a culture company bridging the gap between gaming and non-gaming audiences, sits down with Queso to talk about a variety of topics including the upcoming Legend of GAAM. The Legend of GAAM is a game, arts, and music show taking place on Saturday, July 13th at The [&hellip The post The Slice Extended: The Legend of GAAM w/ Ryan Thompson appeared first on RapConQueso.

It was not long after the first listening sessions for Born Sinner finished when the album leaked and even shorter after that when J. Cole posted a stream of the album online. Given the situation, there is a good chance all interested parties have had opportunities to hear the album in its entirety. We have. [&hellip The post First Spin: Born Sinner – J. Cole appeared first on RapConQueso.

Art Morera is an artist who embodies growth, creativity and versatility. The Miami native over the last two years has continued to release a steady stream of quality projects. Each EP further advancing his Morera narrative while adding something new to the experience. Morera is not afraid to experiment and his catalog demonstrates that. Recently [&hellip The post The Slice Extended: Art Morera appeared first on RapConQueso.

Everyone’s favorite Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is around the corner. In anticipation of the 2013 festivity of computers, mobile devices and mostly video games, the RapConQueso.com crew sat down to talk about the potential excitement and disappointment in our near future. Join Queso, Boman, MarioAngel and, for the first time on the show, Al (aka: [&hellip The post The Slice: Pre-E3 2013 Cast appeared first on RapConQueso.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Jamla’s own, Rapsody. This North Carolina emcee hit the scene in 2008 after signing to 9th Wonder’s It’s A Wonderful World Music Group (IWWMG) and becoming a member of Jamla. With Jamla, Rapsody has released 4 mixtapes/street albums and her debut studio album, The Idea of Beatiful [&hellip The post The Slice Extended: Rapsody con Queso appeared first on RapConQueso.

Can we talk about this Jermaine Cole situation? The Roc Nation signee has been prepping the release of his sophomore album for the better part of the last eight months  but in one fell scoop, it looks as if Kanye stole much of his thunder. Instead of trying to release an album in the aftermath [&hellip The post Can We Talk About: This Jermaine Cole Situation appeared first on RapConQueso.

Slot-A has quickly become one of the Windy City’s go-to producers. Probably best known for working extensively with Add-2 and Gerald Walker, Slot-A also has a variety of projects with Neak, Mike Schpitz, Sheme, Sincerely Yours, plus many more. Not to be confined behind the boards, Slot-A recently release a mixtape titled The Transition. The [&hellip The post The Slice Extended: Slot-A appeared first on RapConQueso.

SmCity describes juggling being a MC, promoter and video director as “the indie life.” If you live in the DMV, there is a good chance you have been to or seen an event under The Indie Life banner. Not satisfied with the performance opportunities in his area, Simeon “SmCity” Booker created The Indie Life concert [&hellip The post SmCity: Finding Water in the American Sahara appeared first on RapConQueso.

After an extended hiatus, RCQ is back with a new First Spin!. Changing up the format a little bit, Mickey Retro and Boman12l hold it down alone, making this return episode a more intimate affair. Speaking on a variety of topics, the two discuss: Kid Cudi’s Indicud, Ghostface Killah and Adrian Yonge’s Twelve Reasons to [&hellip The post First Spin: Indicud & Twelve Reasons to Die appeared first on RapConQueso.

Nas, Game, Killer Mike, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, who will win the RapConQueso Album of the year? In part two of our special podcast series, a winner is crowned. Passionate arguments are given, hard decisions are made, albums are torn apart. This is the finale, it does not get any more raw than this! Listen below [&hellip The post RapConQueso Album of the Year 2012 Podcast Part 2 appeared first on RapConQueso.

By now you have seen the nominations, it is time for the debate. Returning for a second year is the RapConQueso Album of the Year discussion podcast. RapConQueso editors and contributors put it all on the table as they fight to name the 2012 Album of the Year! This podcast series is an inside look [&hellip The post RapConQueso Album of the Year 2012 Podcast Part 1 appeared first on RapConQueso.

Game returns with another studio album and RCQ is skipping church to check it out! After last year’s R.E.D. Album, how does Jesus Piece compare? Is Game just looking to stir controversy with his album cover or is this his best work since The Documentary?  The crew has heard the album and is already breaking [&hellip The post First Spin: Jesus Piece – Game appeared first on RapConQueso.

The RCQ staff has been waiting and anticipating Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, and first official studio album, Good Kid, m.A.A.d city. With K.Dot giving us an intimate look into the life he came from, how will it stack up to last year’s album of the year, Section.80? And how will the guys, including special guest [&hellip The post First Spin: Good Kid, m.A.A.d city – Kendrick Lamar appeared first on RapConQueso.

It’s sad to say, but A3C has come to an end. The stages are broken down, venues cleared, and RapConQueso has a recap of Day 3 at A3C. Boman, Queso, and Shay-J recall their favorite performances, the man hustling his album amongst a sea of free albums and, careful saying this around Boman…Wu-Tang. Enjoy the [&hellip The post The Slice (Special Edition): A3C Day 3 appeared first on RapConQueso.

The RapConQueso away team assembles once again to recap another day in Atlanta. This voyage proved to be less treacherous, yet…about as treacherous. We discuss the “Regional Sound in Hip-Hop” panel, parking, and hustling on this episode of The Slice. Download[Here] Subscribe[Here] Twitter [@RapConQueso] Facebook [www.facebook.com/RapConQueso The post The Slice (Special Edition): A3C Day 2 appeared first on RapConQueso.

The Slice is back for a special edition live from A3C! Setting up shop in Criminal Records, Boman12L, Senor ConQueso with special guest Shay-J recap the sites and sounds of the first day of the festival. The producer battle is broken down, a caravan of food trucks is found and The Iron Flag was waved,  [&hellip The post The Slice (Special Edition): A3C Day 1 appeared first on RapConQueso.