R.I.P. Baseline Studios…
Another pillar of New York Hip Hop has been torn down. Just Blaze’s Baseline studios officially closed up for good last week. Over the years, a whole bunch of classic records and big hits were recorded over there. R.I.P.
Another pillar of New York Hip Hop has been torn down. Just Blaze’s Baseline studios officially closed up for good last week. Over the years, a whole bunch of classic records and big hits were recorded over there. R.I.P.
Editorial Note: Sorry for the lateness on this, I thought I had published it already (jim)-
The past year or so looks something like this…
Issac Hayes – dead at 65
Mr. Magic – dead at 53
Bernie Mac – dead at 51
Michael Jackson – dead at 50
Derek B – dead at 44
Baatin of Slum Village – dead at 35
Teddy Pendergrass – dead at 59
And – Pat Robertson’s retarded fire-and brimstone ass is alive and well at the age of 79.
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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