Posse cut
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Aposse cutis a popular form of song inhip hop musicthat involves successive verses by four or morerappers.[1]
Tracks described as posse cuts byRolling StoneincludeA Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario",[2]"Tha Shit" byThe D.O.C.,[3]"Doin' Our Own Dang" byJungle Brothers,[4]"Monster"and"So Appalled"byKanye West,and "Set It Off" bySnoop Dogg.[5]Tracks described byAllMusicas posse cuts include "Wu-Gambinos" byRaekwon,[6]"1, 2, 3" byNaughty by Nature,[7]and "Head Banger" byEPMD.[8]
History[edit]
Many classic early hip hop tracks, such asAfrika Bambaataa& theSoul Sonic Force's "Zulu Nation Throwdown", took the form of a posse cut. The posse cut became established in the eighties as a way for rappers to give exposure to their friends, or their posse. However, towards the end of the eighties and the start of the nineties, the posse cut began to be used as an "All-Stars" device to bring together rappers who had respect for each other's skills on the microphone, or a way to unite various well-known and respected artists to deliver an important message.
Notable examples[edit]
1980–90s[edit]
Track | Artists | Notes |
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"The Symphony" | Marley Marl,Masta Ace,Craig G,Kool G Rap,Big Daddy Kane | Allmusicdescribes it as "one of the best posse cuts in hip-hop history",[9]and "classic".[10] |
"Parental Discretion Iz Advised" | N.W.A,The D.O.C. | The only track from the 1988Straight Outta Comptonalbum to feature verses from all rapping members of N.W.A, and a guest appearance from The D.O.C who also co-wrote several songs on the album. |
"We're All in the Same Gang" | West Coast Rap All-Stars | A 1990 single by the West Coast Rap All-Stars, a collaboration ofWest Coast hip-hopartists that assembled for this song that promoted an anti-violence message. Produced byDr. Dre,the song featured rapped verses from various artists. |
"Live at the Barbeque" | Main Source,Nas,Joe Fatal,Akinyele,Large Professor | From their 1991 albumBreaking Atoms.This song was the debut for Nas, and his verse was later sampled on "Genesis", the intro track to his debut albumIllmatic(1994). |
"Scenario" | A Tribe Called Quest,Leaders of the New School | Rolling Stonedescribes "Scenario" as "the ultimate posse cut",[2]and in Allmusic's review of "Scenario" they say, "not only did Tribe make history onThe Low End Theoryby putting together one of the best hip-hop albums of all time, they also opened up a hole in the sky for the emergence of the ever-unique and talented genius ofBusta Rhymes".[11] |
"Cowboys" | The Fugees,Outsidaz | A song byThe Fugeesfrom their 1996 albumThe Score.Besides verses from the existing Fugees, the song also featuresOutsidazmembers. |
"Make 'Em Say Uhh!" | Master P,Fiend,Silkk The Shocker,Mia X,Mystikal | From the 1997 albumGhetto Dand the 1998 albumMP da Last Don.The song features verses from various artists. |
"Triumph" | Wu-Tang Clan | From the 1997 albumWu-Tang Forever.The song features verses from various members of Wu-Tang Clan. |
"Banned from T.V." | Noreaga,Big Pun,Nature,Cam'ron,Jadakiss,Styles P | 1998 collaboration featuring various artists. |
"The Anthem" | Sway & King Tech,RZA,Eminem,Tech N9ne,Xzibit,Pharoahe Monch,and others | A 1999 posse cut featuring various artists. Described as a "classic posse cut".[1] |
2000s–20s[edit]
References[edit]
- ^abEdwards, Paul, 2009,How to Rap:The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC,Chicago Review Press, p. 221.
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- ^Rollingstone
- ^"G.O.O.D. MUSIC, FEAT. KANYE WEST, BIG SEAN, PUSHA T, AND 2 CHAINZ -" MERCY "- Kanye - 41 | SPIN".Archived fromthe originalon 2015-06-27.
- ^"A$AP Rocky's" 1Train "Was the Definitive New Age Posse Cut".HNHH.14 October 2019.
- ^"DJ KaySlay Releases Posse Cut 'Rolling 110 Deep' Featuring 110 Rappers".Hip Hop N More.June 25, 2021.RetrievedJanuary 26,2024.
- ^"DJ Kay Slay Honored With Hour-Long 200-Rapper Posse Cut 'Rolling 200 Deep'".Complex.November 5, 2021.RetrievedMarch 29,2024.