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On the horizon of the release of their first official LP, "Bringing Out The Dead", Critical Madness has dug deep into their endless well of sickness to put together a free compilation of unreleased and rare songs for the fans. "Organ Donors" is 23 straight tracks of raw, riot-inducing insanity that stays true to the CM formula which will be released on Domination Recordings. "Organ Donors" features production from the usual suspects TEMPERMENTAL, Little Vic and TzariZM as well as others. The guest appearances range from long-time Ozone collaborators Mygane McNastee and Caveman Theory to Jise (formerly of The Arsonists), the Creative Juices fam and UG (formerly of The Dwellas). This compilation is sure to provide the fix for all those who have been eagerly awaiting the release of "Bringing Out Dead", which will follow shortly after.
Tracklisting: 1. Organ Donors (prod. by TzarizM) 2. Empirical (TzarizM ReMIX) 3. Life is Horror (prod. by Al Tarba) 4. Boom (Nowhere to Hide) feat. cRITICAL, IDE, Jise, Alucard, UG, TzarizM (prod. by TzarizM) 5. Go Harder feat. Little Vic (prod. by Little Vic) 6. FL. to T-Dot feat. Doc Demeyez (prod. by TzarizM) 7. Remember (Monowax Remix) 8. Versatility feat. J.Bada (prod. by INTLX) 9. CM Anthem (prod. by Tempermental) 10. Sorry Sugar (prod. by Tempermental) 11. Issues (prod. by Tempermental) 12. Halftime Show promo (prod. by TzarizM) 13. Madness Freestyle (prod. by DJ Dolo) 14. Pasta Eaters feat. Little Vic (prod. by The Hitfarmers) 15. Chug a 5th (prod. by Optiks) 16. Blessed with Sin feat. Little Vic & cRITICAL (prod. by Muneshine) 17. Red Handed (prod. by TzarizM) 18. Hail to the Fetus (prod. by The Hitfarmers) 19. Gambling (prod. by Tempermental) 20. Nothing's Changed feat. Mygrane McNastee (prod. by Jah Freedom) 21. Massacre Mics [Original version] (prod. by Tempermental) 22. Big Fish feat. Caveman Theory (prod. by Godamus Rhyme) 23. Every Night (prod. by Tempermental)
After the inspiring response to Da Interview EP (June '09), Seven (Domination Recordings) is back at it with a double-cd mixtape of new and unreleased material!! Picking up where he left off, Da Pantha Chronicles Vol. 1 & 2 feature Seven in his element, politickin' on the events of today, crafting skillful stories and of course, cementing his position as one of the illest emcees of the modern era. Over production by DJ Forge, The Tranzformer, Devaron and others, Seven brings the art back to its essence while keepin' it fresh for 2009. Guests include Rough (Abandoned Nation), Mr. Choke, K. Mac, Rashad Yarnell and The Nobodies. If you're looking for something new that gives you the feeling you used to get when your favorite song came on, Da Pantha Chronicles is just what you need in your life!!! Who ready to ride?
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On July 28th, Nobody Famous released the third installment of the Order Up! series "Chicken and Waffles" on HipNott Records. This project has yielded a music video (view) for "Don't Act Like I Never Told You" as well as two follow up singles "Electric" (download here) which was also featured on last week's season premier of the new CW show "The Beautiful Life" (watch here) as well "Mary" ft. Wax (download here).
Errelevent & Equivalent Exchange release the rapper/producer duo album of the year!
They say the best things in life are free, and this definitely holds true when it comes to the latest release from Errelevent and his producer Equivalent Exchange. Spitz Unlimited Vol. 1: Destroy & Rebuild is the brand new collaboration between the two artists, and is now available for free download at www.spitzunlimited.com. It is comprised of 16 tracks entirely produced by Equivalent Exchange, with Errelevent supplying the lead vocals. Versatility is the word of the day with this release, as the two craft everything from intense lyrical tracks with booming bass lines to smooth, radio-friendly tracks for the ladies. Errelevent proves why he is the most slept-on MC in the Bay with his commanding mic presence and 50 Cent-esque hook writing ability, while Equivalent firmly establishes himself as the most versatile producer in the area with a full album of polished tracks that sounds like it was composed by 5 or 6 veteran producers, not one.
The album's explosive lead single, "Pull Up To The Front" features Oakland star J. Stalin (http:// errelevent.bandcamp.com/album/pull-up-to-the-front-maxi-single) and has already been well-received on various blogs and hip-hop message boards. The rest of the album is equally as impressive, and will set the stage for future Spitz Unlimited volumes in the coming months. When asked about the meaning of the album's title, Errelevent replied, "Rap is stale, everything is the same right now - the concepts, the beats, the songs on the radio. Its time to tear everything down and build it again from scratch. This album is our first step in doing that." Equivalent Exchange, who assembles a complete album that features a distinct, yet signature sound on every track, says: "I thought of the all-time great albums that were produced by one person - the Chronics, the Moment of Truths, and tried to emulate that formula". Only time will tell if Destroy & Rebuild will be regarded in the same light as the aforementioned albums, but one thing is for sure - it will definitely be regarded as one of the greats of 2009.
1. Take You Higher 2. Awake 3. Pull Up To The Front Feat. J. Stalin 4. Back At It 5. Goin' Out For Mine 6. What You Drinkin' On Feat. Manny Mo, Big Mase & 2-Tone (Savenue Records) 7. Show Me What You Got 8. Up In Here Feat. Stik Gilatine 9. When It's On Feat. Jose Santana AKA 10sion 10. All Right Feat. BarNone 11. What It's Come To 12. On Me 13. Polished Feat. M. Brando, Pablo Fetti 14. Where I'm Supposed To Be 15. I Don't Mind 16. Different Days
For more information visit: www.twitter.com/Errelevent www.myspace.com/ReleventMusic Email: info@spitzunlimited.com
______________________________________________________ cARTer Legal Trappin' cARTer releases his sophmore release, "Legal Trappin'" today for your listening enjoyment. Make sure to check out the "$1000 FIT" music video below as well and add it to your website/blog. Thanks for your time! http://usershare.net/g017szfvxnhr
With a name like "Carter" one can only think of the success and talent associated with the likes of Jay-Z and Lil' Wayne, both sharing the surname. Curtis William Carter III, the youngest member of the Carter lineage, is definitely paving the way to earn his title. Born in Houston, Texas and more recently residing in Los Angeles, California, Carter knew his destiny was bright the very first day he came to L.A. and received a call from Lupe Fiasco, who invited him to his video shoot, and ended up getting himself an interview on MTV. His interest in music sparked as a young man growing up in Houston. "In Houston, rap is a culture... it was a custom to freestyle over other rappers' beats. You could go anywhere and say "bust a flow" and people would huddle up and just freestyle. It was recreational, boys girls--everybody would get into it. That planted the seeds..."
Carter is much more than just an artist, he is a visionary, taste maker, and trendsetter who has come from a diverse background. He has immersed himself in the ever-evolving worlds of fashion and the music business, giving him all the angles he needs to perfect his content. Having seen the music industry from both the artist's side as well as the business aspect, Carter wants to put the artists in charge: "Get the people who need to be in charge in charge, Stop people who don't know enough about something being in control of it - stop the suits!" Listening to his music, it is clear that his influences are vast. He grew up listening to Outkast, UGK, Jay-Z, 3-6 Mafia, Nelly, 2pac. Watching Houston rappers like Chamillionaire and Slim Thug before they were famous, he saw them grow from start to now. It helped him understand different aspects of lyrics and poetry in a way he could understand which made for good reference with his own raps. He is a man who wears many hats and surrounds himself with like-minded, ambitious individuals who have already made a name for themselves. He is involved in all aspects of his music, as he understands what it takes to establish his musical ethos. "My vision is to promote substance and authenticity through my music to be the voice for the people who relate and believe in me and what I do." "The power is in the people, and if you don't believe in anything else you can believe in me"
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Possibly one of the dopest things I've ever seen.....dayum
SCRATCH PERVERTS. FOREIGN BEGGARS. STIG. DR. SYNTAX. WILL CLARKE. WILL COHEN.
True 2 Life Music proudly presents the music video for "Who The Fuck Is This?!" a record off our Biggie inspired mixtape “Larger Than Life” (available here for free download: http://www.mediafire.com/?jjnbzmtmtkk). The song flips Biggie's "Warning" and is a vivid depiction of different experiences we all have had.
The video was produced by True 2 Life Music & Needlegarden Productions. The video was directed by Jenn Needleman (Producer of “Notorious” BTS footage) and sponsored by PEPSI. It was shot in HD and filmed in Brooklyn, NY.
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Have you ever come across someone that made you ask (in a bad way...) "WHO THE F**K IS THIS?!"
This video is an adventure that takes place at a party and a couple other venues, where Concise, K.Words & Slangston Hughes encounter a series of different characters. These encounters result in conflict of different degrees of severity. See what happens, check it out!
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With the summer coming to a close, there are only two things on most people's minds. The 0 degree weather that will soon rear its head from around the corner and who is going to close out the year with a memorable release. Following his previous release alongside Hot97's own, DJ Envy and fresh off numerous mixtape appearances from the likes of DJ Green Lantern, DJ Hitz and many more--- White Plains , NY native Big Wayde has decided to venture out on his own with the new project When The Rain Stopped.
Armed with radio ready singles as well as the bar for bar rap NYC is known for, Wayde's 11 track EP does not dissapoint. With reviews from some of the most respected writers online and print alike being nothing short of stellar, this may be the bridge Big Wayde needed to crossover. Included is the lead-single, "What Have They Done" from Wayde's forthcoming EP, When The Rain Stopped.
The more I listen to the new Nite People album, "What Do You Mean You People?", the more I like it. I liked it right off the bat, but this album has grown from something that I thought was pretty good to something that is slowly becoming one of the best albums I've heard this year. Nothing but pure unadulterated hip hop. We've been covering Nite People and the whole Social Light Sounds crew since late '07, it's good to see Nite People starting to make some noise across the blog scene. The album drops (or did drop, depending on when this makes on the blog) Tuesday, July 8th, so check it out when it does, it's cheap (2 albums for 7 bucks? you can't beat that) so there is no excuse if you are feeling it.
Attn: People who like handmade objects that contain music
For a limited time Tone Tank is making hand painted 'King of Surf Guitar Rap' CDs made to order on www.scumlife.com.
From Tone: "A little while back I figured out that nobody needs a cd of anything. Music is information. Information is free on the internet. But I missed having physical copies of music. So I decided to hand paint a bunch of 'King of Surf Guitar Rap' cd's. They are hand painted to order. They are Art. Hell, I'll even add a little customized touch if you ask me nicely. I will paint these for as long of a time as I feel that I want to. The music from this cd is free here."
Another WYDU Artist Spotlight alum just hit me up with a video he did for a new track called "Shining Armor". I like this kid's hunger on the mic and he gets better and better every time I hear him on the mic. Be on the look out for the Action Figures EP dropping sometime this summer, rumor has it in August....
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BIZZY BONE AND MEKKA DON CREATE ANTHEM ON HEELS OF NEW BONE ALBUM
Legendary Rapper Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs and Harmony and Hip Hop DX Next artist Mekka Don have channeled their energy into a new song titled “IV THE LOVE.” The song, which was leaked to fans last week, is picking up a very strong buzz.It was leaked to Bone and Mekka Don fans prior to a full scale release this week.
“IV THE LOVE” serves as an anthem for Ohio, one of many states hit hard by these tough times, but it also has a more general message. “The song is about repping where you’re from, being proud of who you are and also about pursuing your dreams,” says Mekka Don.” I was working in a seemingly comfortable job, living the ‘American dream’ as a lawyer at a top law firm, but I wasn’t happy with my career. I was lucky enough to choose to leave and pursue my dream before the recession hit. Many of my associates are losing their jobs now, and are forced to figure out what to do next. For Bizzy and I, we hope that this song can serve as inspiration for people to go for their actual dream.” Times like these offer people the opportunity to try something new.
When asked why he chose to do such a collaboration so close to his own album release, Bizzy Bone said, “ I felt the music and the message.Mekka Don’s energy was righteous and I believe we recorded a beautiful psalm.No one ever looked out for me or Bone in this industry except for Eazy E, and I really want to help this young brother make it.”
Bizzy’s and Bone’s story can also give people the same inspiration. Bone Thugs N Harmony were homeless teens without a dollar.However, they had talent and their dream became a reality through perseverance and hard work. To date, they have sold over 50 million albums worldwide, and have won numerous awards. “I also wanted to make a record for Ohio”, says Mekka Don.“Living in NY makes me realize how little people know about our state. A lot of that is our own fault though because in the Midwest you’re raised to be humble so we don’t promote ourselves. If you look at our history as well as our current status in the industry, Ohio’s influence on hip hop and music in general is undeniable.I think the time is now for us to create a movement.”
The trials and tribulations of Bizzy Bone and Bone Thugs and Harmony have been well documented.However, the one thing that stayed consistent over the years has been their passion for music. “I love music man.No matter what I’m going through, music has stayed consistent,” offers Bizzy.It is an extremely exciting time for the millions of Bone fans throughout the world.Flesh N Bone was recently released from prison after serving almost eight years, and the group has gotten back together - working diligently on a an eagerly anticipated album, “UNI 5,” slated for a September release.“That’s my family,” offers Bizzy.“It doesn’t matter what we were going through on the business end.These guys are my brothers and families sometimes fight.The economy is in a recession, but don’t let people fool you - the music industry isn’t.Music never dies. It’s just about finding a way to navigate this industry.”
My man Dashawn from the upstart Sound Society is following the same path that we here at WYDU started a couple years ago, and that's help shine light on some talented artists that need it. He is coming out with his own project to do just that, which is a wonderful idea that should be done more often (hint hint). As always, I'm more than down to help promote good music, so here is some words from Dashawn and the first leak from the Wake Up Call - Trav
Whats up guys? Its Dashawn from Sound Society, and I present to you the very first leak off of the Wake Up Call. The Sound Society mixtape that features underground/independent rappers that we feel need more exposure. I have attached the song and a promo picture for you to post too. If you do post (which I hope you do) Can you please post this message also?
We present to you the first leak off of The Wake Up Call. The Wake Up Call is more than just a mixtape, it is a collection of music from various rappers and producers, that we feel need more exposure and have just as much and if not more talent than a lot of artists. The tracklist includes ThreatZ, Jabee, Andrew Lewis, TreaZon, Luck-One, MaG, Trav Williams, production from Nefarious!, Cold Legistics, iLLiad, and many, many more. So hopefully, when you listen, you get the same feeling I do. So sit back, enjoy and embrace yourself for The Wake Up Call...
1. Wu-Tang Clan - Radiant Jewels feat. Raekwon, Cormega & Sean Price 2. Mos Def - Auditiorium feat. Slick Rick 3. Kurious - Sittin' In My Car 4. DJ JS-1 - Ridiculous feat. O.C. & Pharoahe Monch 5. Blaq Poet - Rap Addiction feat. Shabeeno of NYGz & Lil Fame 6. Grand Puba - Same Old Drama feat. Large Professor 7. General Steele - Riot feat. Sean Price, Illa Noyz & UG 8. Marco Polo & Torae - Smoke feat. Lil Fame & Rock 9. Blaq Poet - Voices 10. DJ JS-1 - Orginal G'z feat. A.G., Craig G. & Edo G. 11. Funkdoobiest - The Heavyweight Funk 12. Lushlife - Another Word For Paradise feat. Camp Lo 13. Drake - Think Good Thoughts feat. Phonte & Elzhi 14. Mos Def - Life In Marvelous Times 15. Godamus Rhyme - Stress '09 16. Tame One - Suede Adidas 17. Michael Jackson - This Time Around feat. Notorious B.I.G. (Bonus Track)
Mayer Hawthorne's debut album A Strange Arrangement drops 09.09.09
Hawthorne Radio, Episode 2 Playlist: Robert Parker “I've Caught You In A Lie” The Mighty Lovers “I Ain't Gonna Run No More” The Toys “Deserted” The Continental Four “The Way I Love You” Sly, Slick & Wicked “Ready For You” The Marvelettes “Don't Mess With Bill” The Moments “So This Is Our Goodbye” The Ethics “Searching” The Main Ingredient “Spinning Around” OC Smith “On Easy Street” The Impressions “A Woman Who Loves Me”
The Stones Throw Podcast is always free. To download Stones Throw's podcast you must use aggregator/podcast receiver software such as Apple iTunes. Past episodes are listed here: www.stonesthrow.com/podcast
1. Right Now 2. Chemistry (Feat. One Be Lo) 3. Doin' Too Much 4. You Know Me (Feat. RA Scion) 5. My Volvo 6. Time 7. A Dream Undeferred 8. Smoke And Mirrors (Feat. Tunji & Geologic)
_______________________________________________________ THE LEGACY: World's Greatest Jackson Tribute Mix!
I know what you're thinking, the last thing world needs right now is yet another Michael Jackson tribute mixtape? Believe me, I'm pretty much of the same opinion and I didn't take the decision to do this lightly, but the flood of (in too many cases) pretty half baked tribute mixes, radio shows, podcasts over the past week kind of got under my skin. It seemed almost as though people were putting more effort into being the first to get something out than they were into a making decent job of it. I'm of the view that if you're going to mark somebody's life's work, the least you can do is pay some respect by putting some proper work into it.
So that's what I did. Just over a week after Michael's passing, I'm pleased to present what I've (humbly) called THE LEGACY: World's Greatest Jackson Tribute Mix! - 60 minutes, 45 tracks, featuring a selection of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5's original works, edits, acapellas and demos accompanied by records that have sampled them, cover versions, tributes and remixes from the likes of Dwele, Dilla, DJ Spinna and Ian Brown amongst others. All that laced with original interviews and some heavy edits. It's been a labour of love, but I'm feeling like it was worth it. Artwork is attached and the full tracklist appears below (also attached as a PDF).
I know that in the internet world news grows old fast, but it's only a little more than a week since we lost the world's most famous entertainer, one of the greatest to ever do it, so please take a moment to check out the mix. I hope you enjoy.
1. Jackson 5 – Maybe Tomorrow (Loop) 2. Jackson 5 – Ain’t No Sunshine (Loop) 3. Dwele – Tribute to Michael Jackson (Re-edit) (Cover version of Michael Jackson – Human Nature) 4. Nas – It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Acapella) (Original version samples Michael Jackson – Human Nature) 5. Nas – It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Instrumental) (Samples Michael Jackson – Human Nature) 6. SWV – Right Here (Demolition Mix) (Samples Michael Jackson – Human Nature) 7. Jackson 5 – People Make The World Go Round 8. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – Appreciate (Acapella) (Original Version samples Jackson 5 – 2,4,6,8) 9. Jackson 5 – 2,4,6,8 10. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – Appreciate (Instrumental) (Samples Jackson 5 – 2,4,6,8) 11. The ARE – Walk On (Samples Jackson 5 – Walk On) 12. Michael Jackson Interview 13. Jackson 5 – We’re Almost There (DJ Spinna Remix) 14. The ARE – We’ve Come Too Far (Samples Jackson 5 – We’re Almost There) 15. Cool V – Tribute To Scratching Part 2 (Re-edit) (Samples Jackson 5 – We’re Almost There) 16. Jackson 5 – ABC (Tokya Ska Paradise Orchestra’a Justa Roots Rock Mix) 17. Jackson 5 – ABC (Album Version) 18. Naughty by Nature – O.P.P (Samples Jackson 5 – ABC) 19. De La Soul – Breakadawn (Foncett Power Radio Mix) (Samples Michael Jackson – I Can’t Help It) 20. Michael Jackson – I Can’t Help It 21. De La Soul – Breakadawn (Album Version) (Samples Michael Jackson – I Can’t Help It) 22. Michael Jackson – Heartbreak Hotel 23. Heavy D – Peaceful Journey (Samples Michael Jackson – Heartbreak Hotel) 24. Jackson 5 – It’s Great To Be Here 25. Jackson 5 Interview on Soul Train 26. Jackson 5 – Good Thing Goin’ (DJ Bobo James Remix) 27. Jackson 5 – I Want You Back (DJ Z Trip Remix) (Loop) 28. Jackson 5 – I Want You Back (Acapella) 29. Jackson 5 – I Want You Back (Original Version) 30. DJ Z Trip – Motown Breakdown (Samples Jackson 5 – I Want You Back) 31. Eric B & Rakim – I Know You Got Soul (Double Trouble Remix) (Samples Jackson 5 – I Want You Back) 32. Eric B & Rakim – I Know You Got Soul (Acapella) (Remix samples Jackson 5 – I Want You Back) 33. Jackson 5 – Enjoy Yourself (Loop) 34. Michael Jackson – Rock With You (Cookin Soul Remix feat. Notorious B.I.G) 35. Jackson 5 - The Love You Save (Sunaga T Experience Remix) (Loop) 36. Michael Jackson – Rock With You (Acapella) 37. Jackson 5 – Blame It On The Boogie 38. Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough 39. Michael Jackson – Bad (Acapella) 40. Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (Loop) 41. Ian Brown – Billie Jean (Cover Version of Michael Jackson – Billie Jean) 42. Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (Demo Version) 43. Michael Jackson – History (J Dilla Remix) (Loop) 44. 911 call from the Jackson Residence 45. Zulema – Where You Are (Cover Version of Jackson 5 – I Wanna Be Where You Are)
The highly anticipated CRASH mixtape is here. We first hit you with our record “Home Of The Heatmakerz” and then with the club banger “Drink In My Cup” now here is the mixtape. It has a few features and production from J. Cardim, Buckwild, Stress, The Heatmakerz and more.
CRASH consists of Rsonist, Ameer, DOX, and Karty.
Included in the mixtape download link are the front & back cover, credits and web links.
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download link: http://www.zshare.net/download/6187200181b64012/ Two years after the release of their critically lauded full length debut, Future Talk, Seattle-based hip hop group The Physics are back with June 2009’s release of High Society, an eight track EP of new material representing a natural progression both musically and personally. Steeped heavily in references to jazz and soul, Just D’Amato’s production (alongside Phee Dill & Dyalect) provides the smoothed-out backdrop against which lyricists Thig Natural and Monk Wordsmith (absent from Future Talk but a notable presence here) do their thing and do it with skill. Featuring guest appearances by beastly Seattle MCs Language Arts (“Back Track”) and Macklemore (“Good”) as well as one of the year’s most buzzed about local duos, the fresh-as-all-hell females of Thee Satisfaction (“Radio Head”), High Society dims the lights on the laidback aesthetic established in Future Talk and invites the listener to get real grown—and enjoy it. While this EP may feel like a main course, don’t get it twisted: it’s merely just a taste of what’s to come, a prelude to an additional as-yet-untitled release slated for later in the summer.
I have to say this looks to be like a pretty good marketing tool. I was aware of Moss, although I couldn't tell you what he had produced previously without looking it up on the net. While I've never disliked Eternia's music, it's safe to say that I've slept on it over the last two years since SoulClap did a feature on her on WYDU. Just through these five weekly videos, I've began anticipating the album that her and Moss have worked on and I think she's my new hip hop "crush". Mamacita muy bonita! Or something like that....Anyway, here is week five..... Trav
In Episode #5, Eternia addresses the growing requests for music in "Where's the Leak?" & reveals how Marco Polo & Torae are directly linked to the creation of her album w/ MoSS, "AT LAST". Torae & Eternia reminisce about the only time they performed their collab track together (“Nowhere No More” produced by 9th Wonder, from “Where I’m At – The Setup”). Marco & DJ JS1 speak on why timeless music is worth the wait, & surprise throwback footage from 2002 is thrown in the mix, just to see who's paying attention :-)
Over the next 6 months, eternia will release steady video & audio leaks leading up to the highly anticipated release of eternia & MoSS's debut album, "AT LAST". Follow them as they shop for a record deal, promote the album, and countdown to the release date. And you just never know what special guests may pop up... stay tuned!
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Funkghost - Vintage Futuristic (prod. by M-Phazes) Video
M-Phazes just sent this Funkghost video that he did the beat for. Shit's kinda smooth and the lyrics are hilarious, "...I just wanna be the one that puts that ass to sleep".
Funkghost"Vintage Futuristic" (prod. by M-Phazes) VIDEO
Peace - So Cymarshall Law and DJ Gravity have been running thru the southeast region on his "Creators Kid" tour. Just did Savannah GA (Tybee Island)..Who doesnt want live hip hop on the beach !! Tonight Law is tearing down Charleston, SC @ The Village Tavern (Big shout to College of Charleston).
But I wanted to break another gem out the vault, it's a link to Cy over 50's "Shut ya Bloodclot Mouth". Also watch out 2moro, for King with Four Wives video trailer pt. 2. Directed by ET (Eric Thompson) . Official version of the video will be released July 9th..If you been sleeping under a rock, I placed a link to 1st trailer I released last week. Thnx alot for your time. Enjoy !!!!
______________________________________________________ Bekay Interview w/ UGHH: New Album Coming Soon & Asher Roth Beef
Brooklyn's own Bekay sits down with UGHH's Van Stylez for an in-depth interview that covers everything from Bekay's upcoming album Hunger Pains, to his thoughts of the game post 2000, to his not so flattering opinion of Asher Roth. Hungers Pains is slated for an October 13th release date with the first single "I Am", produced by The Alchemist to be dropping later this summer. The album's second single "Brooklyn Bridge" feat. Masta Ace (prod. by DJ Babu) will be dropping shortly thereafter- a video for both tracks are in progress.
The song has been getting spins on FM dials around the world, as well as Sirius. Thanks in advance for all the support. Let us know what you think.
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A brand new leak from William Cooper a.k.a. Booth of Black Market Militia.
“Beware of the Pale Horse” features none other than Ill Bill of La Coka Nostra and is produced by BP of 11701 Productions, off Cooper’s upcoming solo debut of the same name dropping later this year.
Pseudo Slang's quintessential jazz-tinged beats keep bumping on the latest track "Yes Doubt" from their recent release We'll Keep Looking. The duo, Tone Atlas and Emcee Sick, directly state one of their defining principles: the belief that it's all right to question yourself from time to time, "It's hard not to have doubts / When all you got is your intellect / And cats blow up with some weak shit / Off the strength of internet marketing / That's why Sick and Tone drop significant poems." No matter how tough it may be sometimes, Pseudo Slang understand the result is worth the hard work; that the music is the reward of the struggle. As though it was his faith, Emcee Sick proclaims it's always better to doubt and get your priorities straight, "So what the heck if we profess doubt / We givin' enough respect to what the rest about / But never rest cause then you're out / Stay on your toes, yes doubt."
Pseudo Slang is a hip-hop duo from the Buffalo, NY music scene. Emcee Sick of the Xtracts of Slang and Tone Atlas of the Pseudo Intellectuals teamed up about a decade ago to form Pseudo Slang - a side project that took on a career of its own. After their debut release, The Catalogue (a compilation of tracks PS laid down from 1999 to 2004), Pseudo Slang switched to full time. After being quickly signed to stalwart hip-hop label Fat Beats Records, Pseudo Slang released the single "Broke and Copasetic" in 2006. National and international tours followed, and the build towards their first complete studio release as a duo is almost at its apex: We'll Keep Looking is available now via Fat Beats Records.
After cooling down from his marathon campaign, iCON The Mic King returns with "Drifting With The Tide," the first song in his new Headphone Classic Series. With this new series, iCON has decided, rather than release a mixtape, to feature individual songs, pairing them with a visuals and videos to give fans a complete look at each song. "Drifting With The Tide" is the first song in the series, and the song, which features Awar of the group Popular Strangers, is driven by a huge, bass-heavy beat that sets up an 80's-style guitar riff as the perfect melody. Speaking on the song, iCON says, "Drifting With The Tide deals with very real issues of betrayal and unattainable love." From the opening lyric, "In the war with oneself / You gotta earn some stripes," through the hook, "We fishin' in troubled waters, castin' lines to get a bite / And holdin' on expectin' somethin' from it in this lifespan," it is very clear iCON's struggle lies within, and it is a very real, very relatable struggle of lost love.
The Background: Hailing from Philadelphia, iCON the Mic King has had a long career and first gained notoriety on the battle circuit. Winner of several rap battle competitions around the globe, iCON proved his ability to create lyrics on the spot, and achieved success in this arena until 2001, when he officially retired from battling to pursue composition and recording as a solo artist. iCON had been making music before he gained fame as a battle rapper and decided to focus on his studio chops. In 2002, he released Music for Bootleggas, which he sold in person and via his website. In 2004, he released his first studio album Intricate Spectrum, and has since released Mike and the Fatman and Rent Money Music II: C-Notes for the Car Note. iCON has the utmost pride for his work, and has decided that for his latest project, Headphone Classics, he will change up the distribution process. Rather than releasing an album or mixtape, Headphone Classics is a series of songs that will be accompanied with visual and video images, and iCON plans to release each in sequence.
Nike SB & Concepts just released an exclusive sneaker "The Blue Lobster". In celebration of this release they put together a mixtape featuring new and classic material from some of the hottest artist in the Hip Hop game.
I'm a sucka for instrumental joints lately, sometimes they are nice background music while I'm writing, playing some Madden, or just banging away on my desk at work. This offering from Yesitisfiasco, "Assorted Clips," is a nice little collection of some rather nice beats. Nothing too heavy, just simple head nodding music. If I had to choose a favorite track, it would probably be "Blubber with Muppets." Maybe it's my somewhat abnormal fascination with muppets, but it's got that goofiness that fits the muppet name. My only qualm is some beats are cut too short, just when you start grooving with them, they are over and it's on to the next thing. Other than that, this is exactly what I look for in an instrumental album, chilled music that is great to play for the wind down.
I don't know much about Fiasco, but it's worth looking into...
In an undisclosed location out in the middle of West Citris, New Jeruzalum, DJ Brownbum goes deep in the crates with a few contributions from The Custodian of Records for Vol. 3 of Jersey Radio.
Tracklisting: 1. Biz Markie - A One Two 2. Queen Latifah - Princess of The Posse 3. Word of Mouth - Coast to Coast 4. Ministers of Black - Step Into My Office 5. Redman - Freestyle 6. Redman - Funkarama 7. Milkbone - How Yah Like It 8. Ready Ta Role - Drug Game 9. Apache - Gangsta B#tch 10. Double XX Posse - Not Gonna Be Able To Do It 11. Lords of The Underground - Chief Rocka 12. Channel Live feat. KRS One - Mad Izm 13. Rotten Raskalz - Oh Yeah 14. Naughty By Nature - Guard Ya Grill 15. Twin Hype - Do It To the Crowd 16. 45 King - 900 Number
I haven't had a chance to check this yet, but DJ Gemz passed this onto me, and I always find all female comps interesting. A little variety as far as time periods, so check it out and let her know what you think. Click on the pic to download
1) Jean Grae - Not Like Me 2) Queen Latifah - UNITY 3) Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop 4) The Herbaliser - The Blend 5) Roxanne Shante - Bite This 6) RatheMC ft. Kid Cudi - Me and My 7) Foxy Brown ft. Sizzla - Come Fly With Me
Fes Taylor is officially releasing the official 2nd single from his album, Inspectah Deck Presents Fes Taylor: Flight 10304 (T-2 Fly). The track is titled, House Wife Ho and it features Mr. Prezident. It is produced by Blastah Beatz. The B-Side of this 2nd single is included and it features Inspectah Deck.
General Steele "NO SLEEP TILL BUCKTOWN" featuring Boot Camp Clik, Ruste Juxx, The Representativz & Young Coke General Steele calls in the troops! "No Sleep Till Bucktown" features Louisville, Top Dog & Rock of Boot Camp Clik, along with Ruste Juxx, The Representativz & Young Coke.
The successes of J Dilla have served as inspiration and driving motivation for all Detroit artists. For Finale, who himself received a personal Dilla co-sign early in his career, it's only fitting that the emcee has a song on his album, A Pipe Dream And A Promise, produced by the late legend. That song is appropriately titled "Heat." Speaking about creating the song and being able to work with Dilla, Finale says, "It was off a beat CD, but it was done before he passed away and I was able to build with him about it before he passed. I did three joints with him off the beat CDs he sent me; 'Heat' ended up being one of the joints we did. I look at that joint more like a tribute"
Featuring hard drums and distorted chops, "Heat" finds Finale spitting a braggadocio-filled stream-of-consciousness flow that showcases the Detroit emcee's ability to rip a mic. Showing off his smooth wordplay and seamless flow, Finale raps, "Be a needle, we need you to get in the groove / Don't sleep, keep it rolling / I'm a truck, I live in Michigan/ But Chilly never been in my forecast, like Usher / Won't change, even with the aftermath, like Busta." Closing out the song is a live performance clip of an impassioned Finale chanting J Dilla's name in tribute to the fallen legend. The ultimate tribute, though, is keeping the producer's name alive with great music, and with "Heat," Finale does just that.
After leaking the first track ("Unfold" f/Oddisee) last week from his forthcoming LP, Beyond Borders, today Soulstice has unveiled the title track and had this to say about its creation.
"It wasn't until we were a few songs into recording “Beyond Borders” that I came up with the name and concept for the album. After that moment, I knew I wanted to get artists from as many different countries as possible while still keeping the album cohesive. Supastition is from the crop of North Carolina artists that have recently gained prominence on the indie scene. Like myself, Supa's toured all over Europe, so I knew he'd have a great perspective to add to my title track and his lyrics are always dope. Angelina hails from Moscow and currently resides in London. Her family, all musicians, left the Soviet Union seeking musical freedom. After previewing some of her music, I discovered that she both sings and does a cool rap, spoken word kinda thing. I insisted that she do both on “Beyond Borders.” Russia also has a special significance for me and for this project since my first trip abroad was a six-week stay in St. Petersburg, Russia. This embodies many of the themes that inspired the album."
Marco Polo & Torae unveil their second track off the "Double Barrel" album in stores June 2nd. "Party Crashers," the title speaks for itself. If Marco Polo & Torae aren't on 'the list', you may want to think about adding them immediately.
With the summer coming to a close, there are only two things on most people's minds. The 0 degree weather that will soon rear its head from around the corner and who is going to close out the year with a memorable release. Following his previous release alongside Hot97's own, DJ Envy and fresh off numerous mixtape appearances from the likes of DJ Green Lantern, DJ Hitz and many more--- White Plains , NY native Big Wayde has decided to venture out on his own with the new project When The Rain Stopped.
