We are in a prepetual rush and pretty much aggressive, 24/7. We drive 50 mph only to have to stop at a stop sign, we honk our horns the second the light turns green, we scream and get frustrated at anyone around who is walking, driving, talking slower than we would like. The New York Tri State Area, for those who aren’t from here is known to be a super aggressive area. The LOX showed not only did they have hits that bumped in the club but also the freestyle lyrics that would make you nod your head, laugh out loud when you got the punch line, get out your seat and walk around in disbelief like did he just say that? In NY rappers wanted to make good songs that played on the radio and in the clubs but yet they all wanted to be respected in their hoods and as equal to the lyricist they looked up to whether Kane, KRS, Caz or even Jay-Z. And there was no better way at that time to create a buzz then having your rhymes on Tony Touch, S&S, Kid Capri and arguably the king of mixtapes DJ Clue. And while it was an opportunity for DJ’s to make a name for themselves by premiering new unreleased music, the hidden gem on these tapes were the freestyles. Their was a time in the late 90’s and early 2000’s that mixtapes were the most popular thing moving in NYC.
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They also showed the lyrical side of the game and that element that is signature to the NY sound, freestyling over hot beats. The LOX did not just stick to the many obvious hits they had. Either way you have to recognize they have bangers in their catalog.īut what I appreciate the most maybe because I grew rhyming, doing shows, rapping in the lunch room, making demos and sending them in to the record label addresses on the back of the album cover. Or you may be too young to be familiar with the group and this was your time being exposed to them. You may not remember them because you haven’t heard them in awhile. Now that the battle is over, the world found out that The LOX definitely have hits. I think I remember hearing Swizz and Timbaland saying the artist submit their 20 songs they plan to play ahead of the event.īut there were 2 moments that showed the importance of great DJ I know all artist going into these Verzuz celebrations rehearse and have songs they want to play. Now what Technician did that night was just as significant as The Lox themselves. Whether it’s a change of beat, a change of flow, adjusting to the participation or lack of from the crowd the MC or should I say I good MC has to be ready and in tuned with their surroundings and a good dj has to be ready to back up their MC. Hip Hop at its core is about the chemistry of the MC and the DJ and being nimble even fluid enough to adapt, adjust and change at the drop of dime or should I say needle. Jada was literally on fire.īut I think the most over looked person on Aug 3 was their DJ, Technician. The dude stood front and center, voice perfectly clear, rhymes ready to go, attitude ready to fire back at any hints of disrespect. But be prepared to wait because the lines to get in are long, but it is worth it.Without a doubt the star of the show was Jadakiss. If you are looking for a Kosher diner this is it. The place serves huge portions and the food tastes great. One of the best places to have lox and bagels in Miami is the Bagel Cove.
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I love salmon lox with cream cheese on a bagel. That sounds so delicious, I might just change my mind about lox for breakfast. I have never had it with cream cheese though. As light as lox is for salmon, it doesn't suit my palate for breakfast. I wished I had waited for lunch or dinner. I tried having a lox waffle for breakfast at a Belgium restaurant.
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I know lox is a popular breakfast food, but I just can't enjoy it as the first meal of the day. I don't know why anyone would want to get a shot of B12 at the doctor when they can have some tasty lox. I tell my vegetarian friends to make an exception for lox and stock up on vitamin B12. But its also very high in protein and vitamins. It does have a lot of salt, so I wouldn't want to have it everyday and increase my blood pressure.