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June 11, 2009 at 11:18 AM

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Biggest hiphop battle of 2009: Clipse versus Jay-Z

Posted by Andrew Matson

Today the internet gives us "I'm Good" by Clipse featuring Pharrell.

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It's classic Neptunes beat work, synth-ed out and blissful with kind of an uneasy feeling, like getting sick at a futuristic roller skating rink. I like how the Clipse guys just yell at you about how cool they are.

Fun fact: A Clipse interview/preview is the first thing I wrote for The Seattle Times. I was so excited to talk to Pusha, and two years later, I'd be just as excited now. I love Clipse a lot.

"I'm Good" will be on the forthcoming Clipse album "Til The Casket Drops" which comes out in September, the same month Jay-Z is planning to release his "Blueprint 3." I predict both albums drop on 9/11 and it's the biggest hiphop happening in all of 2009.

"Battle: HIPHOP!" (Iron Chef voice.)

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Jeff Albertson, Lock yourself in your Ballard condo and hide under the sheets. Posted on June 12, 2009 at 9:13 AM by @mi$h. Jump to comment

I will never get tired of hearing hipster-approved rappers talk about selling drugs. Posted on June 11, 2009 at 2:29 PM by Jeff Albertson. Jump to comment

Too Bleached.... Posted on June 11, 2009 at 8:53 PM by Helga. Jump to comment

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