Flashback Friday: Yelawolf and 3rd Bass

With a couple of exceptions, hip-hop rarely recognizes the contributions of talented white rappers. Instead of treating them as objects of scorn and ridicule, today we’re saluting white artists who have blessed the game with great albums. You can’t define talent by color.

Yelawolf, Radioactive (2011)

Yelawolf’s 2011 debut was pretty overlooked at the time but it’s a pretty solid outing. Yela made his mark with tales of rural life accented by his rapid-fire flow. If you missed this album the first time around, it’s not too late to check it out.

Also check out:
“Get Away,” featuring Shawty Fatt and Mystikal
“Whip It”

3rd Bass, The Cactus Album (1989)

The legendary Beastie Boys may have opened the door but give props to 3rd Bass for finding their own lane. The Cactus Album, aka The Cactus Cee/D, is just pure fun, an element hip-hop has been missing for almost decades now.

Also check out:
“Steppin to the AM”
“Product of the Environment”

Now, it’s your turn. Email soulinstereoblog@gmail.com  hit me up on Twitter @etbowser, or stop by the comments section and share your Flashback Friday album. Leave a couple of sentences describing what makes it so great. I’ll feature your album on the blog.