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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on Stable Diffusion anyone? in ~creative
ControlledInsanity LinkI followed this and tried but was not good at it. Definitely would want to keep my attention here.I followed this and tried but was not good at it. Definitely would want to keep my attention here.
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Comment on Let's talk retro tech in ~hobbies
ControlledInsanity LinkNot so much retro but lately I've been 3d printing lightboxes and using led strip lights to light them up. Started with my eldest daughter's name now getting better at it and working my other kids...Not so much retro but lately I've been 3d printing lightboxes and using led strip lights to light them up. Started with my eldest daughter's name now getting better at it and working my other kids and a few different designs. Hoping to get better to integrate some I/O devices.
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Comment on Share your favorite musicians/bands! I want to discover some new music. in ~music
ControlledInsanity Link ParentI hate to put albums in rankings as "best" because they're all written and meant in their respective times. Between F&L and T&Y is almost a decade! The game, American culture, hip hop culture,...I hate to put albums in rankings as "best" because they're all written and meant in their respective times. Between F&L and T&Y is almost a decade! The game, American culture, hip hop culture, everything: you and I, how we ingest content, all changed in those 10 years. I rank albums in respects to how I like them and how they stand the test of time. I would say that Lupe is a pioneer when it comes to his content. He raps about stuff that becomes mainstream 5 years after he does it. Truly ahead of his time.
But since we're here I would rank his official albums as;
- F&L
- F&L Leaked
- Drogas Wave
- The Cool
- T&Y
That's of course not counting his mix tapes.
Favorite song probably would be a track not on his mix tapes. It's called Dedicated. Most of my favorite tracks from him would probably be pre-F&L mix tape tracks. There's a whole few albums worth of loosies that weren't on the official mixtapes. I'd be happy to share if you're interested.
Again, I know it's all subjective.
Can't believe I didn't mention Theme Music to a Drive-By. That's also my jam!
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Comment on Share your favorite musicians/bands! I want to discover some new music. in ~music
ControlledInsanity Link ParentI was raised in nyc on 80s-90s hip hop so lyricism was a big thing. When Lupe came out I already was expanding myself from hip hop and barely listened to the genre. A high school buddy told me to...I was raised in nyc on 80s-90s hip hop so lyricism was a big thing. When Lupe came out I already was expanding myself from hip hop and barely listened to the genre. A high school buddy told me to listen to him and I wrote him off based on only knowing him from Kick Push (my actual response was "that skateboarding rapper?")
Fahrenheit 1st & 15th part 1 introduced me to him. He has a track named "Knocking At The Door" which he pays homage to BIG. But he does it very skillfully by using BIG's style and takes the original track which "Kick in the door" was sampled from. If you weren't a BIG fan you wouldn't even notice what he was doing.
F&L has some of the best hip hop tracks imo. Tracks like "Hurt Me Soul" and "Daydreaming" are two of my all time favorite songs across all genres: including artists ranging from The Beatles to 2Pac. He's more refined with his talent nowadays but there's something special when someone produces something when they're still raw and uncertain if they would "make it."
From F&L you also have top level songs like "He Say She Say", "The Instrumental", "The Cool", "The Emporer's Soundtrack", and "I Gotcha" that can go toe to toe to any best-selling artist's albums/tracks.
Also F&L was also leaked and had a different track list. That version was crazy dope too. Tracks like "Hustlaz Song" and "Game Time" are tracks I still put on rotation even to this day.
Drogas Wave is very nice. I'm not just stuck in the past with him I listen to his new stuff too but nothing invokes feelings as much as F&L to me. :)
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Comment on Share your favorite musicians/bands! I want to discover some new music. in ~music
ControlledInsanity Link ParentI listen to most of his stuff. I agree he's one of the best lyricist. I'll even go further and say he's the best rapper. Why wouldn't F&L not showcase his skills? I think it's one of his best...I listen to most of his stuff. I agree he's one of the best lyricist. I'll even go further and say he's the best rapper.
Why wouldn't F&L not showcase his skills? I think it's one of his best albums. I also like his pre-F&L mix tapes a lot too. I think unrefined, raw Lupe was the best. His new stuff is potent too but I resonate more with his early stuff.
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Comment on Any Android games that are worth playing these days? in ~games
ControlledInsanity LinkRetro Bowl (for that old school connection) and Carpet Bomber. Also used to play Hearts a lot but rather play that in person. Not really a phone gamer just have a few to fiddle with at times.Retro Bowl (for that old school connection) and Carpet Bomber. Also used to play Hearts a lot but rather play that in person.
Not really a phone gamer just have a few to fiddle with at times.
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Comment on Share your favorite musicians/bands! I want to discover some new music. in ~music
ControlledInsanity LinkI really like Lupe Fiasco's debut album 'Lupe Fiasco Presents Food & Liquor.' The album reminds me sonically of a rap version of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.I really like Lupe Fiasco's debut album 'Lupe Fiasco Presents Food & Liquor.'
The album reminds me sonically of a rap version of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
I have Game Pass and only play Fifa 23, Halo 5, UFC 3 and Tekken Tag 2. All of these games I play regular ranked online matches. No special career mode or anything like that. Occasionally I'll throw on Gang Beasts.