Brando's DJ BOOTH PROFILE

“Is the Beastie Boys "New Style" one of the most sought after samples in history? And why do Southern producers love it so damn much?”

“I'm waiting for the moment when he lets me down. I know it's odd to say but when you've got a rookie who hasn't disappointed you yet - you begin looking for flaws. I've been waiting since The Come Up. Cole has the midas touch right now when it comes to up and comers who can both produce and rap.”

“"Sometimes, more is less." It's a concept Kanye keeps avoiding with a lot of these releases.”

“Solid offering from Floss a lot of honesty here, especially considering according to him It Was Written > Illmatic. That takes king kong juevos to admit in hip-hop.”

“Nostalgic or not I'm breaking out the full monty. This right here, if Def Jam decided to snatch this track and give it massive support would catapult everything under the sun including World Peace. Okay, maybe I'm reaching on world peace but this is as close to some new 'Kast as we're going to get so I'm thankful as Stacks was on "So Beautiful".”

“Aww Sookie Sookie.”

“*dead* at John Roots. All in all, I have to agree with the rating. It's a great album all around from every participant and bridges the gap between the 60s and 70s soul music scene (where actual SOUL existed) and now. Sidenote: Marvin Gaye's "What's Goin On" album? Top 5. Of All Time.”

“Gibbs is the truth. That is all. Although I will say that Catchin' Feelings from the mixtape is a dope ass song in its own right. I've had "The Ghetto" & "National Anthem" on constant repeat since they first leaked out and I feel proud to support Gibbs on ANYTHING he does (ie. actually purchase his music).”

“I gotta laugh at the exclusion of the Str8 Killa tracks since they were already No-DJ'd. Personally, "Crushin' Feelin's should have been on the EP.”