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Jesse Ducker

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I write about music for the almighty Albumism.com massive. I do a hip hop podcast called Return To Zero. I occasionally have thoughts and sometimes I share them.

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · Dec 3

I podcast about music. Along with Urkel Moe Dee (who hasn't migrated here yet), we've done 100 episodes of Return to Zero. Give it a listen to learn about us and our expansive love for hip-hop culture. Plus, we talk Nickelodeon, hip-hop collectables and other stuff.

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The 100th Episode Extravaganza [8.10.2024]

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 13h

Sure, it may have been sponsored product, but DOOM and Danger Mouse’s collaboration was top tier hip hop.

Albumism @albumism.com · 14h

DANGERDOOM (a.k.a. Danger Mouse & MF DOOM) released their collaborative album ‘The Mouse And The Mask’ 20 years ago on October 11, 2005 | Listen to the album + read our anniversary tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/DangerDoomMM

DANGERDOOM’s ‘The Mouse And The Mask’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary

The album isn’t ranked amongst the top tier of Danger Mouse and MF DOOM’s respective discographies, but it is still fun and irreverent in ways that few hip-hop albums ever bother to attempt.

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 18h

One of the best hip hop albums of the ‘00s, and possibly the best album that Kweli and Hi-Tek were involved with. Still holds up today.

Albumism @albumism.com · 18h

Reflection Eternal (a.k.a. Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek) released their debut album ‘Train of Thought’ (2000) 25 years ago this week | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/RflctnEtrnlTOT

Reflection Eternal’s Debut Album ‘Train of Thought’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

Even considering all of the duo’s subsequent solo work and other past/future collaborations, ‘Train of Thought’ is arguably the finest album that Kweli and Hi-Tek have been involved with to date.

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 1d

Game has been longer than the Baby of the Year contest.

Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, they weren’t good at choosing the “right” music the first couple of seasons. There’s a house party that Wee Bay has in season 1, and I’m supposed to buy that these West Baltimore shooters are dancing to an obscure Cage album cut?

Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 3d

Exile has specialized in producing great coming of age debut albums. Blu and Fashawn’s were the best of some really dope projects like that.

Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 3d

About a year ago I saw him open up for Blu & Exile. He was really good. And he’s been steadily releasing projects even now. Many are really dope.

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 5d

One of the greatest “character” entrances in film history

JMJ going for his strap in his jacket always cracks me up.

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 6d

I’d say the larger problem across all three shows (which I saw over a period of almost 15 years) is he did a lot of the same stuff each time. It’s like he had his schtick and didn’t want to deviate from it.

There were some great moments. But it was all a period where Father Time was winning.

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 6d

The portion with Collins was pretty good, but that was only for like 30 minutes max. The show seem pretty phoned in. Clinton seemed like he was in pretty bad shape, and didn’t really do much beside lead call and response chants. The show ended quick without any encore. 2/

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah, I’ve seen him like 3 times live.

He was… okay. First time was at a Lollapalooza, which isn’t an ideal setting. The second time I saw him was the best. Third time was back in 2006 or so, and they had Bootsy Collins with them. That was pretty disappointing actually. 1/

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 6d

No order:

Cosmic Slop
Mothership Connection
Can You Get To That
Motor Booty Affair
Theme From the Black Hole
Let’s Take It To the Stage
Standing on the Verge of Getting it On
Atomic Dog
Sir Nose D’Voidoffunk
All Your Goodies are Gone

Mark Chappelle @markchappelle.bsky.social · 6d

What's your George Clinton/P.Funk Top 10?

1. If Anybody Gets Funked Up (Remix)
2. Atomic Dog
3. (Not Just) Knee Deep
4. One Nation Under a Groove
5. Mothership Connection
6. Do That Stuff
7. Give Up The Funk
8. Do Fries Go With That Shake
9. Pumpin' It Up
10. Why Should I Dog U Out?

a man with a beard is singing into a microphone in a dark room

Alt: a man with a beard is singing into a microphone in a dark room

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 8d

Figured has wasn't going to walk, even if he was found NG on the other charges. Four years isn't long enough, but at least it was keep him out of circulation for a while and delays his fake preacher reboot.

And certainly the appeals are coming.

Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 10d

AEW champ letting em know.

HANGMAN PAGE @hangmanpage.bsky.social · 10d

fuck ice airing commercials during dynamite, let em know:

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 14d

My father once said rock n roll is a beer commercial. Figure that it’s time to that it happens with hip hop.

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 15d

Blackalicous’ third project was their most focused, grounded, and serious minded project. Both Gift of Gab (RIP) and Chief XCEL demonstrate their continued commitment to being the best in their respective fields.

Albumism @albumism.com · 15d

Happy 20th Anniversary to Blackalicious’ third studio album ‘The Craft’ originally released September 27, 2005 | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/Blackaliciou...

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Dart Adams @dartadams.bsky.social · 15d

Kool G Rap had a #1 album with this one

Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 15d

The last Cold Chillin’ album features an amazing performance from Kool G Rap and some top notch production. Great fall/winter album.

Albumism @albumism.com · 15d

Kool G Rap released his debut solo album ‘4,5,6’ 30 years ago on September 26, 1995 | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/koolgrap456

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 15d

The last Cold Chillin’ album features an amazing performance from Kool G Rap and some top notch production. Great fall/winter album.

Albumism @albumism.com · 15d

Kool G Rap released his debut solo album ‘4,5,6’ 30 years ago on September 26, 1995 | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/koolgrap456

Kool G Rap’s Debut Solo Album ‘4,5,6’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

Compared to Kool G Rap’s output with DJ Polo, there’s a palpable pain and somber vibe that permeate much of his debut solo LP, an ideal backdrop for his tales of crime and urban despair.

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 15d

“Riho only gets bullied because she isn’t good in the ring” is certainly a take.

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Albumism @albumism.com · 16d

Blackalicious released their third studio album ‘The Craft’ (2005) 20 years ago this week | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @jesseducker.bsky.social here: album.ink/Blackaliciou...

Blackalicious’ ‘The Craft’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary

A grand testament to the duo’s creative chemistry, Blackalicious’ third studio affair is another substantive demonstration of Gift of Gab’s limitless depth and Chief Xcel’s genius as a producer.

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 17d

For me it’s the reverse: I’m allergic to chocolate.

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · Sep 5

We used to call this stupidity. There were smart people and stupid people and we let the smart people do the things they were good at and the stupid people were taken care of and didn't need to worry about what the smart people were doing. But now we let the stupid people think they're smart.

Media Matters for America @mmfa.bsky.social · Sep 5

Greg Gutfeld says he doesn't understand how vaccines work as “a community preventative thing”

Greg Gutfeld says he doesn't understand how vaccines work as "a community preventative thing"

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 19d

Man, when I think about the effort I had to expend going down how many pissy-ass alleys just to not got spotted by cops…

Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 20d

“U Know How We Do It” (and its remix) also qualify.

Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 20d

Start your week off right and check out the newest episode of my Return To Zero. Me and co-host Urkel Moe Dee playing some new-ish music and bump our gums a bit.

Give it a listen and share it with a friend. Thank you kindly.

www.mixcloud.com/returntozero...

#109 [8.3.2025]

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Jesse Ducker @jesseducker.bsky.social · 22d

Also, I like “The Doors” a lot more now than I used to.