tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post827486830063219765..comments2023-04-15T06:36:45.594-04:00Comments on THIMK: XXL #1 featuring Jay-Z (1997)vincentlopezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843404269738789974noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-40472441921336096142010-03-14T19:15:11.200-04:002010-03-14T19:15:11.200-04:00dope issue, a piece of rap magazine history; I did...dope issue, a piece of rap magazine history; I didn't know Reginald C. Dennis was the founder of XXL; thanks for the info<br />Jay-Z was a lyrical genius, especially at his first LP... the rest of his work is just entertainmentmaed1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07871716537728468243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-79351476991588540042010-01-14T20:57:26.119-05:002010-01-14T20:57:26.119-05:00Thanks for posting this issue. I remember. I remem...Thanks for posting this issue. I remember. I remember having this one back in the day.qbPublicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993664766813059344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-87131932043081832152010-01-10T08:41:59.332-05:002010-01-10T08:41:59.332-05:00Downloading this one now. Thanks for the upload. ...Downloading this one now. Thanks for the upload. Coming from the UK all of these issues are new to me, so cheers.<br />I was born in '84 so these 1997/98 mags re from just when hiphop was reaching my conciousness. It's likey I'll be downloading a bit more now as the artists featured will be more relevent to me.DonaldAmericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335978193915515706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-71438434370750742412010-01-06T07:21:15.587-05:002010-01-06T07:21:15.587-05:00thanks for this, vincent!
good choice for the firs...thanks for this, vincent!<br />good choice for the first post in 2010!KWESTIONMARKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14100836373430567159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-15554634833476013252010-01-05T17:04:42.360-05:002010-01-05T17:04:42.360-05:00Thanks Vincent! All I can say is I'm not a fan...Thanks Vincent! All I can say is I'm not a fan of Jay-Z, at least not the music of his songs. <br />I remember that when I was young and Hip Hop wasn't mainstream (radio/tv) we were wishing that it would be. Then came Jay-Z amongst others and somehow this wasn't what I wished for..<br />But I do think he has skills! (and 99 problems always sounds good)<br /><br />Greets, Marthijnmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698539978005986394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-87020883916666869472010-01-05T11:11:57.733-05:002010-01-05T11:11:57.733-05:00Chris Paul should have won the MVP but they gave t...Chris Paul should have won the MVP but they gave to Kobe because of seniority. I've read that the reason Jay-Z got this cover is because Biggie was supposed to get it but he died so they gave it to his "side-kick". Do any of you guys listen to Jay Electronica? He's incredible.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049561816958725809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-65769679840442618302010-01-03T00:41:04.326-05:002010-01-03T00:41:04.326-05:00yo vincent, cmon Vincent u know Kobe shoulda won t...yo vincent, cmon Vincent u know Kobe shoulda won that, heck Kobe should at least have 2-3 MVPs. <br />thats my mans right there, soon as MJ retired Kobe stepped into that role as da man! <br />sorry bro, but im rollin wit him to the death!<br /><br />but people like Jay & Nas dont have to rap no more, they legacy is already set. they doin it now just to do it. but the '90s alone Brandan E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07331680252874400854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-15155050796822496892010-01-02T19:29:38.765-05:002010-01-02T19:29:38.765-05:00thanks for the issue never read a XXL before
Als...thanks for the issue never read a XXL before <br /><br />Also while im not the biggest fan of jay-z (largely because of his quantity over quality discography), i can't be mad at him because he has blessed us with Reasonable Doubt and The BlueprintLouderThanABomb91https://www.blogger.com/profile/05510545550397584839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-52460395437445426532010-01-02T18:44:30.329-05:002010-01-02T18:44:30.329-05:00thanks for the post vincent. thought I had this on...thanks for the post vincent. thought I had this one... but I think it was some other long-gone now 98 era hip hop mag. should make an interesting read. good looking.-https://www.blogger.com/profile/08099406001206708654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-6172779107087673512010-01-02T08:24:07.992-05:002010-01-02T08:24:07.992-05:00Happy New Year, and thanks, bro'! I never had ...Happy New Year, and thanks, bro'! I never had a chance to read XXL way back (90's) because my country was ''embargoland'' that time. So, thank you and keep doin' this-you makin' us happy! Respect!Psychohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069733494324007842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-80988302289330311292010-01-02T03:04:40.562-05:002010-01-02T03:04:40.562-05:00I like Jay-Z!
However I think the constant dickr...I like Jay-Z! <br /><br />However I think the constant dickriding and just the overall passes he gets that irks me. Musically very talented even though he has a few overrated albums though (ie. Blueprint IMO). <br /><br />If we had the same Jay-Z today minus Beyonce and minus all of his success than people wouldn't jock him as much and thats just a fact. Not taking anything away from his Throwbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901310382999597385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-41797522218750323232010-01-02T02:08:33.643-05:002010-01-02T02:08:33.643-05:00I have not met one person from Philly that likes K...I have not met one person from Philly that likes Kobe,lol.When I am back in the States,I reside outside of Seattle and the "Kobe Stans" that are out here have the nerve to try and argue with me about why Kobe is better than Mike,while wearing a pair of Jordans,lol.Like I have said to many people before,Kobe is Diet Mike/Mike Light.<br /><br />Jay,from 97-04 was the best breathing.But SouthsideChi773https://www.blogger.com/profile/08851194565950677749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-35716321770314025012010-01-02T01:36:18.186-05:002010-01-02T01:36:18.186-05:00i was just lookinh through it now, i forgot how ma...i was just lookinh through it now, i forgot how many ads they had in there damn! it's all good thoDavey Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00571082230300345783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-82047552426387645082010-01-01T19:07:39.257-05:002010-01-01T19:07:39.257-05:00@davey dave - That XXL issue took a long, long whi...@davey dave - That XXL issue took a long, long while to scan so you won't see the next XXL for a few months.vincentlopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843404269738789974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-89981722804088000842010-01-01T18:47:13.411-05:002010-01-01T18:47:13.411-05:00AAAHHHH HOLY SHIT!i been hoping you would start do...AAAHHHH HOLY SHIT!i been hoping you would start doing XXLs! i remember for some dumb ass reason the newsagency i went to used to put XXL in the sport section so for the first 2 issues i thought it was just some sport mag that interviewed rapers or something. then i finally picked it up & in the beginnning i liked it more than The Source. please do more XXL if you can!Davey Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00571082230300345783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-34311359384665559652010-01-01T15:01:49.658-05:002010-01-01T15:01:49.658-05:00@yeah but man, just with the production on that cd...@yeah but man, just with the production on that cd it should put it at 4 mics, just imagine if someone like ghostface had those beatsizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997133650047106779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-31813701163160430742010-01-01T14:41:35.624-05:002010-01-01T14:41:35.624-05:00@iza - The Blueprint is ok. It's 3 mics to me...@iza - The Blueprint is ok. It's 3 mics to me. Remember, 3 mics = good, according to the rating descriptions.vincentlopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843404269738789974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-12279414428451501302010-01-01T14:16:44.192-05:002010-01-01T14:16:44.192-05:00@vincentlopez man you dont even like blueprint? yo...@vincentlopez man you dont even like blueprint? you might be the first person i know that doesnt like it or atleast think its 4 mics and aboveizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997133650047106779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-66326642443922012482010-01-01T13:45:38.474-05:002010-01-01T13:45:38.474-05:00@brandan - Kobe's an idiot. My wife hates him...@brandan - Kobe's an idiot. My wife hates him even more than I do. You know Chris Paul should have won that MVP award over Kobe. He carries a mediocre team every single game.vincentlopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843404269738789974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-74913348152509458382010-01-01T13:40:34.900-05:002010-01-01T13:40:34.900-05:00yo Vincent, if u hate Hov, i cant say nothin about...yo Vincent, if u hate Hov, i cant say nothin about that. i like the old Hov personally and i do have this issue! classic issue!<br />But that hatin Kobe? cmon now, Vincent u mans and all that, but at least lay off my man Kobe. Thats my heart right there. i put him in a higher categorie over Jay.<br />Kobe is my nigga 4 life. <br />Hov was cool from '96-'03.Brandan E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07331680252874400854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-20574149343687791552010-01-01T13:37:31.093-05:002010-01-01T13:37:31.093-05:00@iza - He's severely overrated to me. Also, I...@iza - He's severely overrated to me. Also, I only think that his first album is good (4 mics). The rest are 3 mics to me.vincentlopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843404269738789974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9664243.post-29506085801493569542010-01-01T12:22:13.162-05:002010-01-01T12:22:13.162-05:00happy New Year Vince, thanks for the first issue o...happy New Year Vince, thanks for the first issue of XXLUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912680848128613980noreply@blogger.com