Homepage, Music, Online Exclusives - Monday, August 10, 2009 14:51 - 11 Comments

An Open Letter To Joe Budden and Raekwon

What’s good fam?

I’m writing the both of you coming from a few different perspectives. As a fan, as a media source and as someone who knows what brilliant artists the both of you (as well as your associated crews) are. I wouldn’t overstep my bounds and say I know either of you on a personal level, but I have had the privilege of having short convos with the both of you about what should be the focus of attention around you two; your music. I’ve heard “Slaughterhouse” and “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2″ and I have to say that these records are without a doubt bringing back that real, lyrical Hip-Hop that I personally miss. The Source having chosen both of you for our Lyrical Takeover feature in this months issue should be a clear sign that you have something that the game is missing, and to keep it 100 with everyone involved, that’s where the focus needs to be right now.
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