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I give very little love to the new school. Can't stand most of these kids - mostly because they don't meet my three-tier requirements to be considered quality goods. A) have a nice voice  (Nas, Jay, Doom, Redman) B) have a nice flow (Rugged Man, Pharaohe Monch, Aesop Rock) and C) have something to say (Brother Ali, Mos Def) or at least be so cool that I don't care (Missy). 

Although his flow is all Ghostface, Action Bronson is one of the only new schoolers to get a pass from me. He not only meets all three aforementioned requirements but also tends to ride over the dopest sample-heavy beats. Dig this video for "Steve Wynn". Way gone.

I didn't get to play this cut last night, although I had planned to.  Most folks remember 3rd Bass but forgot that both MC Serch and Prime Minister Pete Nice released solo efforts post break-up.  This is such a great posse cut featuring verses from Red Hot Lover Tone, Chubb Rock and some kid who called himself Nasty Nas.  This was 1992.  

Way Gone Wednesdays usually focuses on artists that travel out of bounds.  Those left-leaning weirdos that I admire so much.  But it's also a place for those who flex incredible skill.  Nas just dropped the hottest mainstream single I've heard in years (from his new album, Life is Good).  I say mainstream because I consider him to be a well-lit artist, but this is real hip-hop.  Something I haven't heard from the chart toppers in a long time.  No synth tracks, no auto-tune, no Rhianna hook.  Just burnin' it down.  This track is way gone.

(Produced by Salaam Remi) 

(NOTE:  Apparently just a teaser as the track has been removed from Soundcloud.  Boo!  So...here's the Youtube rip.  We win!)