Don’t Front: 15 More Duck Down Songs Eminem Should Remake
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Trent Clark
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November 6, 2013
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Even if you strip away all the awards, platinum plaques and immense coverage from the outside media, Eminem will always have the respect of the Hip-Hop community.
The attention his skin color brings is nothing that he ever swept under the rug (“If I was Black/I would have sold half,” he spit on 2002’s The Eminem Show). And despite a general opinion surrounding his beat selection, he’s never made it a point to stray away from the underworld of rap.
Case in point: his recent parlay with Buckshot on “Don’t Front.”
Serving as a bonus track for highly marketable MMLP2, it was a big bone of props to throw to the old school.
Not to mention it was a dope song, period. Which got us to thinking. The 90s are never coming back but what if Eminem kept it close to Duck Down Records a little while longer. Since he was close to signing with them and all.
So without further adieu, here’s 15 More Duck Down Songs Eminem Should Remake.
Dru Ha, make it happen.
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Pharoahe Monch’s “Assassins”
The good king Pharoahe received a shout-out from Shady on “Rap God.” Why not hop on a track where his Bad Meets Evil twin is already presen?
The Fab 5’s “Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka”
Simply change the name to The Sinister Six and let ‘er rip.
O.G.C.’s “Da Storm”
Mr. Mathers got his start on this same type of sound so pundits of the true school would definitely appreciate the return.
Sean Price’s “Slap Boxing”
For all 75,000 of you that refuse to listen to anything from Eminem post-Infinite, this one’s for you.
Smif-N-Wessun’s “Bucktown”
With the future politic state of Detroit still uncertain, Em wouldn’t even have to change the gritty production or BPM. Just call it “D-Town.”
Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx’s “I am on It”
Ruste’s reckless rhymes and Shady’s callous nature would meet in perfect harmony.
Black Moon’s “Two Turntables & a Mic”
Seeing that Eminem linked up with Rick Rubin for MMLP2, a little more old school flavor wouldn’t hurt anybody.
Kidz In The Hall’s “Middle of the Map Pt. 2”
The gang’s already in the heart of the 313. All they need is for Em to come home.
Sean Price’s “King Kong”
Imagine Rap’s Godzilla meeting King Kong and try not to have your brain explode.
Cocoa Brovaz’ “Black Trump”
How about some affirmative action in reverse for “Black Trump II?”
Heltah Skeltah’s “Insane”
Crazy insane or insane crazy? When we say Hussein, you say Shady.
Special Teamz’ “Main Event”
Eminem and DJ Premier? Yes, please.
O.G.C.’s “Bounce to the Ounce”
Eminem’s younger audience would get a crash course on how the underground conducted business in the late 90s.
Skyoo’s “Langston’s Pen”
No doubt, adding Marshall’s Bic to this track would be a thing of legend.
Black Moon’s “Who Got The Props?”
Enta Da Stage recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and although it technically preceded Duck Down’s creation, it was a blueprint for all the rugged sounds to come. Salute!
