Grand Puba, founding member of the legendary rap group Brand Nubian, has inked up with indie hip-hop label Babygrande Records to release his fourth solo album, Retroactive.
“Grand Puba is the father to so many styles in hip-hop,” Babygrande CEO Chuck Wilson said in a statement. “It’s good to have him back—the game needs him. We have a great relationship with Brand Nubian and we had so much success with Lord Jamar’s solo release in 2006 that it only makes sense to keep it in the family,”
Retroactive, set for release on June 23rd, will mark Puba’s first release since 2001’s Understand This. - Devin Chanda
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March 17th, 2009
at 10:52 am
giantstepp says:
I was diggin the reel to reel joint back in 93 I believe. I like Puba but the game doesnt need him, real talk.
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May 9th, 2009
at 10:01 pm
Cornell says:
the game dont need niggaz who say the game dont need grand puba,and if niggaz say real talk after every sentence then it aint real talk dumbass
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March 17th, 2009
at 11:12 am
sb says:
i understand what dude is saying…his style could be used in this climate of hip hop to bring some sort of diversity..i mean if puba is still nice then he should be ok…
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March 17th, 2009
at 12:48 pm
m tizzy says:
Anyone under the age of lets say 21 please do not comment unless you know who Brand Nubian is….
I know we gonna get a whole bunch of
Hes relevent?
Hes trach?
Who? Wack!!
etc…
but this guy is a god father…..
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March 17th, 2009
at 2:20 pm
El Tico Loco says:
The attribute is HAGI helper to another god in need, He Allah God Islam as I proceed to civilize the uncivilized words of wizdom from the groove of the wise (Speak on it God).
I hope he can still spit like he used to, he’s alway been mad underrated and I wish the game would bring in new gods and earths into the spotlight, that’s part of what’s missing.
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March 17th, 2009
at 3:09 pm
Nate says:
For those of you who speak down on the big names currently in hip-hop do yourself a favor and read up, and study on genuine artists like Puba and Sadat X. Their “sales” status may have changed, but their rhyme game, talent, and content always stay high quality. These guys created valuable art so that “art”ists today have a opportunity to make great music AND great money. Don’t blow it, and go solely for that RINGTONE. AZ is another example still doing it.
I’m glad to see that he is with a known label like Babygrande. Good luck G.P.
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March 17th, 2009
at 7:34 pm
cold says:
why bother , it’s going wood
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March 17th, 2009
at 7:43 pm
$ykotic says:
If you are upset because older emcees are coming back to give the game some creativity, then it must mean you feel some way about yourself and need to step your skill level up.
Because if you are THAT nice, it shouldn’t matter who drops.
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May 8th, 2009
at 1:35 pm
XXLmag.com - » Redman & Method Man Recruit Old School Lineup For Upcoming Show says:
[...] 19. N.O.R.E. recently put out a new C-N-N album, Channel 10, with his partner-in-rhyme Capone. Brand Nubian rapper Grand Puba also has a new record coming out on indie label Babygrande records. The disc, titled Retroactive, is scheduled for a June [...]
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May 16th, 2009
at 11:44 pm
Grand Puba – This joint right here featuring Kid Capri « Leche is chillin’ says:
[...] retroactive, this joint right here | No Comments Here is a track featuring Kid Capri and, Grand Puba of group Brand Nubian. Grand Puba is working on the release of a new album titled [...]
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May 30th, 2009
at 6:45 pm
Imani says:
I am the daughter of Grand Puba & I’m proud that my father is coming back into the music buisness. I actually rap myself, & he deserves whatever good comes in his path. I love my dad & I know he doesn’t care about what the haters think, so why should anyone else ?
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