Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Charly and Margaux "Rolling In The Deep" (Violin and Viola SMASH-Up)
Six people disliked this video on youtube. I can't help but to think those people are haters or classically trained violinist critical of everything. Well, I'm thinking they're just haters. Ha! Charly and Margaux do their thing with Adele's Rolling In the Deep. Plus check out their Beyonce 1+1 cover below. They're both very talented and trained and have an amazing ear (ears collectively). Get cultured. Enjoy.
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Daily Bread "Elephants" (Oddisee Remix)
Hassaan Mackey and Apollo Brown's new project is full of dope tracks, created by a fresh emcee and producer combo. At the same time, Oddisee has a solid project in his new instrumental album Rock Creek Park. Down with the same Mello Music Group crew, Oddisee provides a remix to Elephants, which will be featured as a bonus on a special edition 45 record due out on FatBeats 9/13. Solid track. Cool remix. I dig it. Enjoy. Chea!
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Skyzoo "Rocket Science" (Produced By !llmind)
Bars on bars on bars is what you get from Skyzoo. Beats on beats on beats is what you get from !llmind. When you put them together, you get an incredible combination. Today Skyzoo released his The Greater Debater Revisted, available on iTunes for $7.99 with four new bonus tracks. In addition to enjoying this track Rocket Science, fans in the New York Tri-State area can see Skyzoo tonight for free.99 at the Apple Store in SoHo (103 Prince Street at Greene Street) at 7pm. Boom!
Skyzoo "Rocket Science" (Produced By !llmind) by duckdown
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Dynasty and Amy Winehouse "Love is A Losing Game" (Remix)
There is something beautiful about this remix. Absolutely, beautiful. Dynasty provides almost a spoken word feel to the powerful Amy Winehouse cut, giving it kind of a Floetry vibe. I really dig it. Hit play and share your thoughts down in the comment section. Chea!
Dynasty and Amy Winehouse -Love is A Losing Game (remix) by recordpusher
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Adebisi "What A Blessing"
What a blessing indeed. The homie Adebisi links up with The Mad Bloggers again on his new project, The Blaxploitation Part II, the follow up to The Blaxploitation. On his new project, Adebisi continues to rap about what he knows. He spits with a biographical flow, providing insight into his life as a rapper, father and more. What A Blessing produced by DJ Noc, the first single off the new project due out in September, premiered over at DJBooth.net yesterday. Today, it hits the rest of the net. It's a solid track. Enjoy. Chea!
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What I'm Watching: Illecism "Another Broke Celebrity"
Simple. Dope. And to the point. That's the only way I can describe this video for Illecism's "Another Broke Celebrity." Not to mention the track is fresh with Rufio on the beat. Yeah, I'm digging it. This joint is a solid winner. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!
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EVENT: Hip-Hop Hates HIV/AIDS (9/23/11)
JC Poppe returns with the third edition in his Hip-Hop Hates series. After two successful runs with Hip-Hop Hates Multiple Sclerosis and Hip-Hop Hates Breast Cancer, Poppe and company present Hip-Hop Hates HIV/AIDS. DJ Bizzon of The Mad Kids Show on WMSE will be the house DJ with Poppe taking on the hosting duties. Lending their talents on the mic for the event will be Prophetic, Streetz & Young Deuces, Lah Kid and Pacino. They're asking for a minimum donation of $5 with a goal of raising $1000 for the evening.
"100% of the door is going towards the ARCW," adds Poppe. "And stepping up to sponsor Hip-Hop Hates HIV/AIDS is The Onion/AV Club Milwaukee, WMSE, MODA 3, True Skool, and the Cactus Club itself."
A solid show with a great cause. Midwest, support if you can.
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What I'm Watching: Talib Kweli "Uh Oh" feat. Jean Grae (Extended Version)
"I'm a man of God who asked the Devil for some face time ..."
A week or so ago O posted up the new Talib Kweli and Jean Grae video. Yesterday we caught the visuals for the extended edition via email. Dope. Also enjoy a behind the scenes look at the video. Chea!
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OnCue "Don't Fall For That"
The homie OnCue is back with a new track from his upcoming project Can't Wait. I'll tell you what, based on his last few singles and that killer video for Feel Tall, I almost can't wait for Can't Wait. Hit play and enjoy the Justin W. produced cut. Chea!
Don't Fall For That (prod. Justin W.) by OnCue
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Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx "The Exxecution: Live From The ROC"
Shouts to the good folks over at ACT LIVE MUSIC and Don't Beat Records. They are doing a series of live albums featuring some incredible talent. Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx are up this week with a live set from their project The Exxecution recorded in Rochester, NY at The Dub Land Underground. I love live albums. So much energy. Enjoy this joint and be on the look out for more, including Brown Bag AllStars, Moses Rockwell, The Sleepwalkas, YC The Cynic and more. In the meantime, enjoy this joint. Chea!
Rearview (Live)
Download: Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx - The Exxecution: Live From The ROC
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ScholarMan & Jonesy "The Surface Under (EP)"
A new solid project from the homie ScholarMan and Jonesy. Jonesy goes off of the production providing a solid backdrop for ScholarMan's incredible lyrics and storytelling. The five track EP is dope from start to finish. Tracks like The Day End, S.H.E.s Gone and Raising The Bar are among my favorites. Definitely worth the listen. The Surface Under has soul. Literally. Enjoy. Chea!
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What I'm Watching: Jeff Spec "I've Been Trying"
Jeff Spec bringing some soul to Hip-Hop here on the new video off Specnology coming out later this month. This video is clean and the track is dope. Check it.
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 69
Let's jump straight into the business. It's Monday. Eff Mondays! As usual, I have a nice line up of music for you and I hope it helps kick start your week. Enjoy. Chea!
01. Asher Roth - Ampersand
02. The Throne - New Day
03. DTMD - You
04. Phonte x King Mez x Charlie Smarts - In the 336
05. Apathy feat. Action Bronson - All I think About
06. Hassaan Mackey & Apollo Brown - Dollar Bill Hill
07. Chuuwee & Jonathan Lowell - What's The Word?
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
What I'm Watching: Paranoid Castle (Kirby Dominant & Factor) "Orca"
I'm really fucking with this Kirby Dominant x Factor aka Parnoid Castle track. Maybe it's the video directed by Stuey Kubrick that puts it over the top. I don't know. Either way, I've played this joint a few times this morning after having it sit in my inbox for a few days. I dig it. Off the upcoming second project from the emcee and producer combo. Look out for Champagne Nightmares dropping August 30. In the meantime, enjoy Orca.
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Download ... The White Russian - "On The Rocks" (Beat Tape)
Here are some more instrumentals you can put a couple of bars on. Haha. Thanks for the folks at UniFi Records for this.
The WhiteRussian
When one thinks of hip-hop production, Moscow is ordinarily not the first place which springs to mind. Nevertheless, from behind the once mighty Iron Curtain comes Dmitriy Pochtarev (aka Dima "The White Russian"), a young man who stepped out of Moscow and into the Golden Era of hip-hop circa 1994. Having absorbed the sample-heavy production styles of hip-hop's heyday, it was not until the turn of the millennium that Dima discovered his own knack for creating compelling beats from diverse source material. After a number of years spent honing his craft, Dima founded Uni-Fi Records out of Milwaukee and provided a fertile environment for musicians of all kinds to work on their music. After pairing up with KingHellBastard and handling production for their sophomore release "Cups & Bottles", Dima acquired the moniker White Russian as a fitting complement to his heritage and the alcohol-fueled sessions which gave birth to the album. With that record under his belt, The White Russian has gone on to produce, record and engineer songs for artist both local (House of M, KHB, Malicious, DNA, Dana Coppafeel), and nationally known (Sadat X, Akrobatik, Raashan Ahmad, Stricklin of EMC), all the while continuing to operate the ever-expanding Uni-Fi Records and further his skills as a producer (2nd Place in 2009 Milwaukee Beatdown). With an ear for unique samples and classic hip-hop beats, The White Russian is a producer with a sonic palette as vast as his homeland.
For enquiries contact:Michelle Lopez at Uni.Fi Records 414.708.9818
"On The Rocks" is a compilation of older beats (2004-2008).
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Download ... Lodus Dei - "Culture Zombies" (Free)
Check out Lodus Dei, underground Boston emcees by the name of Boomslang & Supertanzi with Boston/D.C. producer C.P.U. (Chris Pegram), also working with Introspective Minds on their next project. They just released self-produced album "Culture Zombies". A good mix of lyrics and laid back production put me in a good zone while I was listening to this joint. Take a listen and give us your thoughts.
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Action Bronson & Smoke DZA - Big Bad & Dangerous (Prod. By 183rd)
New joint from Action Bronson and Smoke DZA. Check it.
Check out a new track from the baddest tag team coming out of New York. More to come. Big, bad & dangerous. If you felt the earthquake, that was them.
Thesmokersclub & GFCNY
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What I'm Watching ... Lush One - "Sky Writin' feat. Animal Planet"
Check the video I caught on YouTube of Grind Time's Lush One featuring Animal Planet. I dig the beat and the flow, especially Animal Planet. I'm gonna have to do more homework on dude. He sounds pretty dope. Word.
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A Tribue To The Classics: Returned & Remade - Jeff Spec - "Mass Appeal"
Folks, my apologies on being a little late with this but here it is. Jeff is still hitting us with his dope versions of classic Hip-Hop tracks. Check it.
What's good .... This is Jeff Spec again with the next installment in my "Tribute to the Classics: Returned and Remade" series, presented by The Mad Bloggers.
This new one is a nod to the late, great Guru, who influenced me as much as anyone else when I was first learning to rhyme. My cover of "Mass Appeal" is produced by the always-eccentric Impossible Nothing, who you can see totally re-imagined Premier's masterpiece.
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
BEAT TAPES: maticulous "mello instros" x Rufio "Rappers Jst Rap Onit"
I was just on a rant about beats on twitter. Far too many up and coming rappers grab industry beats over fresh original joints. Stop that. Sure, it's cool every now and again but hearing fifty-leven rappers rhyme over Otis, A Milli, Power, Marvin's Room, et al gets annoying really quick. How about a little bit of originality? Listening to these fresh original beat tapes is a great resource for emcees and a cool place to just enjoy quality music for casual music lovers. Enjoy mello instros from maticulous and Rufio's Rappers Jst Rap Onit. The more I hear from these two guys, the more I'm becoming a fan. Dope. Don't be afraid of beat tapes from unknown producers. Those are the guys you wanna fux with early. Peep my favorite beat from both projects down below and do yourself a favor and download 'em. Chea!
Summer Bees
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Magenta
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Friday, August 26, 2011
What I'm Watching: e.d.g.e. "O My God"
e.d.g.e. "O My God" (Mike Rodriguez) from e.d.g.e. on Vimeo.
Seems like a good day for quality music on the Internets. Every time I try to walk away from the computer since jumping on 30 minutes ago I receive a new email with something dope. e.d.g.e. sent the latest joint for his banger "O My God" off his All Flow Everything project with Mike Rodriguez behind the lens. Definitely one of my favorite tracks from the Canadian emcee. Enjoy. Chea!
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What I'm Watching: Big K.R.I.T. "The Vent"
Big K.R.I.T. is one of my favorite dudes making music right now. I've been waiting for this joint since I heard they were doing this video. K.R.I.T. serves up some fresh visuals for the self reflective track off Return Of 4Eva. Enjoy. Chea!
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Chuuwee x Rufio "U Cartoon Foos"
U Cartoon Foo's (Produced by Ru) by Chuuwee [Rappers Jst Rap Onit] from Rufio on Vimeo.
I've said it more times than I can remember, Chuuwee is a beast. The Sacramento spitter linked up with another Sac native Rufio on his new beat tape, Rappers Jst Rap Onit, due out today to provide these visuals. Rufio is a monster on the production and Chuuwee goes off on the cut. Look out for the beat tape dropping soon and in the meantime enjoy this one. Chea!
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Jinesis Presents Quiet Times Vol.2
Jinesis offers up another cool collection of tracks to set the mood, as Jinesis said "to slay your lady to between the sheets." Ha! Definitely a cool tracklist featuring Guy, Anita Baker, Luther Vandross, New Edition and more. Enjoy this one. Chea!
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What I'm Watching: Lance Drummonds "Long Drive"
Lance Drummonds offers up a cool video for his track Long Drive, which finds him cruising through his hometown of Elmont, Long Island and different boroughs in New York City. Real chill track and a mellow video shot in black and white with Andre Oswald behind the lens. I dig it. Enjoy.
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Soul Khan performs "Speeding Bullets" LIVE at Arlene's Grocery, NYC
Soul Khan performs "Speeding Bullets" LIVE at Arlenes Grocery, NYC from BarrelhouseBKLYN on Vimeo.
I wish I was in town for this Soul Khan performance at Arlene's Grocery the other night. Good thing the fine folks from barrelhousebklyn.com were in the building to catch some footage from Khan's set. Shouts to Akie Bermiss on backup vocals and DeeJay Element. Enjoy. Chea!
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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 68
It's been a week. So, I had to go off. My apologies to your speakers and eardrums in advance. Ha!
This week starts off with the Hip-Hop Breakfast intro from the homie e.d.g.e. out of Canada with a beat provided by Sauce Fonda out of Cali. It's good to know rappers and producers sometimes. Shouts to those fellas for coming through in the clutch.
Anyway, this is definitely one of my favorite eps. Turn it up. And as always, I hope this helps kick start your weekend. Enjoy. Chea!
01. Apathy feat. Scoop Deville - Smoke Weed Everyday
02. Jabee feat. XV - Beautiful Day
03. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
04. Jay-Z & Kanye West - Murder to Excellence
05. Childish Gambino - Let Me Dope You
06. STS - Sugar's Here (Make Some Noise)
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
EVENT: The Come Up (8/26/11)
"Join Move Forward Music and Forever Fresh at Southpaw this Friday August 26th as we present our first installment of ‘The Come Up‘ starring fierce spitting femme-fatal, Nitty Scott MC, as she shuts it down with a super intimate performance. Nitty Scott will be joined by the Baltimore duo The Black Sunn & 810, D. Julien, Emcee Jermaine, Adebisi, and OTiS CLaPP. This will be a night filled with amazing artists and performances that you won’t want to miss! Doors 8PM | Show 8:30 PM | $5"Follow the madness: twitter.com/themadbloggers_
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What I'm Watching: Madame Sabrosa “Madame’s Room”
Folks have really been running with these Marv's Room remixes huh? Yep. But the dust seemed to have settled a bit and so Madame Sabrosa takes that opening to provide her own spin in Madame's Room. Fresh off her mixtape release, I dig what she did here. But, you be the judge. Enjoy.
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What I'm Watching: Jill Scott “Hear My Call”
Sometimes all you need is just a single camera and some tight shots, and let the words tell the rest of the story. If you shed a tear, it's all good. Allegedly, of course. Enjoy the new video from Jill Scott for "Hear My Call."
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Interview: Miss Special x Chuuwee
A few weeks ago on the (then) #WordToWoodrow radio show, we had Chuuwee on where we spoke about his newest project "Be Cool", producer Jonathan Lowell, why they chose to work together, the feel and vision behind the project, "Be Cool" part two, his work on Chuu3PO and the new milestones for him (going to NY, his shirt with Ooloo Clothing). He also spoke about the features on "Be Cool", being on a 9th Wonder production, working with Cookin' Soul, having his mom rap on this project, his promo videos, what's next for him and more.(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)
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Rochelle Jordan "King A (Aaliyah Tribute)"
I was laying on my mom's couch when I received the news of Aaliyah's passing. It was '01 and I was rocking a two-way pager. Back before the days of twitter I had subscribed to news alerts and I was jolted up by the news of the crash and later of her untimely passing. Some moments in life have such vivid memories. Aaliyah's death is one of those moments. Toronto sonstress Rochelle Jordan offers up a tribute by way of Are You That Somebody. Enjoy.
"When god puts you on this earth for a purpose, nothing can stop his plan. Not even death. She blessed and touched many people world wide with not only her amazing music, but her wonderful spirit. I just wanted to pay homage to one of the few artists that influenced me musically as a child and contributed to the woman I am today." - Rochelle Jordan
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Jonathan Lowell "Home Court Advantage" feat. Haz Solo
Jonathan Lowell is a solid producer. Having just linked up with Sacramento emcee Chuuwee on a dope project, Be Cool, he returns with new music from his upcoming joint, Sheepscapes: The Vincent Brooks Story. His latest offering will be a rehash of his Sheepscapes instrumental project adding vocals to the tracks with features from TMB favorites Haz Solo, J. Good, Chuuwee and more. Due out late September/early part of October, in the meantime enjoy Home Court Advantage featuring Haz Solo. Enjoy. Chea!
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What I'm Watching: Aaliyah "I Miss You"
Today marks the 10 year anniversary of Aaliyah's passing.
R.I.P. Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001)
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
EVENT: Full Blast Movement 4 with Jus Allah Of Jedi Mind Tricks, Blacastan, Duece Bug w/ Chuck Nickels, MetaMusick and more!
FULL BLAST MOVEMENT PART 4 this August 27th featuring:
- Jus Allah of Jedi Mind Tricks
- Blacastan
- Duece Bug w Chuck Nickels
- MetaMusick
- N.B.S.
- Madecipha (CD Release)
- Abyss
Hosted by 5AM with the one and only DJ Mo Niklz on the 1's and 2's!
Door: 8:00pm
Age: 21+
Price: $10 presale at www.mindzi-ent.com for tickets.
NO SWEATERS - NO 'SWAG' - NO SKINNY JEANS - NO SMIRNOFF ICE's - MOSHING, FITTEDS AND HOODIES ARE ENCOURAGED. FULLBLAST.
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What I'm Watching: Lil Wayne "How To Love"
I could see Lil Wayne getting some girl pregnant out of wedlock because they love his "How to Love" video. Um, allegedly of course. Ha!
Funny, I think this video might be a part of a community service order. I suppose it's a cool message, if it didn't come via some off putting melodic Wayne vocals. And if it didn't come from Mr. Weezy F. Baby. Anyway, what's your thoughts?
Also, here's a solid cover. It's hard to find anyone over 14 years old doing a cover to this track on youtube. Kind of says a lot about the audience.
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What I'm Watching: GM "Summertime"
A simple video from GM for his track "Summertime" off an upcoming EP. The track is produced by PoSafeBeats, who puts his foot into the beat. GM definitely keeps pace, and the result is this banger. Enjoy. Chea!
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What I'm Watching: Hopie "Space Case" feat. Del the Funky Homosapien
Space Case from David Dutton on Vimeo.
West Coast female emcee Hopie returns with a new track and video from her upcoming album Raw Gems due out September 13. Space Case is a spacey track and video featuring Del the Funky Homosapien. It's fresh. Enjoy.
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Phonte "Not Here Anymore" feat. Elzhi (prod. by 9th Wonder)
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What I'm Watching: Prophetic "Jungle"
This is definitely one of my favorite tracks off of Prophetic's Purgatory project. With such a dope track, Proph serves up a fresh set of visuals. This joint is a winner from the Milwaukee based emcee. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!
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What I'm Watching ... Talib Kweli & Jean Grae - "Uh Oh"
Off Talib Kweli's Gutter Rainbows and Jean Grae's Cookies & Comas, check out the latest video for the track featuring them both titled "Uh Oh".
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Blu - "No York!" (Streamed)
Here's Blu's NoYork! streamed from YouTube. Word is no one knows why but he was giving away his album at Rock The Bells in Cali recently. Guess him and Warner Bros. aren't seeing eye to eye on something or another. Big surprise. Artists and labels disagreeing on the product. But regardless...shoutout to the folks at SoulCulture for the info.
01. Doin’ Nothin (Feat. U-God)
02. Everything Ok (Feat. Jack Davey)
03. Never Be The Same
04. A Bove Crenshaw (feat. Cashus King)
05. SLNGBNGrs
06. Super Dooper U
07. Hours
08. Annie Hall
09. Ta G’s (feat. Exile)
10. Spring Winter Summer Fall (feat. Jimetta Rose)
11. Down To Earth (feat. The Donel Smokes, Double O, Definite)
12. My Sunshine
13. Jazmine
14. And The Jazzmen
15. Ronald Morgan (feat. Edan)
16. Keep Pushinn
17. Doin Something
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Download ... Prof - "King Gampo" (Free)
Caught this track featuring Brother Ali floating the internet and found out Prof released a free album. Same album this track came from. So you know what I had to do, right? And now you know what you should do after listening to this, right? Haha. Check it out and give us your thoughts.
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The Away Team - "Scars & Stripes"
Dope, head noddin', chill out track by The Away Team titled "Scars & Stripes" off the upcoming album of the same name due in October of this year through Jamla / It's A Wonderful World Music Group / Duck Down Music. You can pre-order the album now on iTunes: http://bit.ly/p7CNLp
The Away Team "Scars & Stripes" by duckdown
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What I'm Watching ... Political Animals - "BlastThe Bass"
Dope visuals to Political Animals' Blast The Bass track. I've seen this group perform a few times and the energy you see here in the video is at least the minimum amount of energy you'll get when you see them live. Check it.
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Haz.Solo "Learn It" feat. Bandana (Prod. by Ohbliv)
"Writing in this legal pad like I'm Judge Mathis ..."
Check a new joint from the homies Haz.Solo and Bandana with Ohbliv on the production. "Learn It" is a solid joint. I dig it. Enjoy. Chea!
Learn It (feat. BANDANA) Produced by Ohbliv by HAZ.SOLO
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What I'm Watching: Apathy "Peace Connecticut" (Prod by Da Beatminerz)
We cover a lot of artist on these pages, from the East Coast to the Midwest to the West Coast and back. But CT is a place that I use to call home and OC Supreme still calls home. And it's always dope when we can post something fresh from someone from CT getting love beyond the state. Apathy is that dude and he pays homage to Connecticut on his track "Peace Connecticut." And peace to Da Beatminerz on the beat. Oh, and Honkey Kong out NOW. Cop that. Enjoy this joint in the meantime. Chea!
Honkey Kong
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What I'm Watching: Rob Yung "Code Of The Streets"
Rob Yung - Code Of The Streets from Rob Yung on Vimeo.
Last week we posted the track and today we bring you the visuals for Rob Yung's "Code of the Streets." Simple and straight to the point, the David Sharu directed video delivers up a fresh video for a killer track from the Long Island, NY native. Look out for his project, Untitled, due out fall/early winter this year. In the meantime, enjoy the vid.
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Hypetrak Premiere: Rochelle Jordan "R O J O"
It's not all about Hip-Hop for me. I like to slow it down from time to time. And this joint here is so smooth. So gotdamn smooth in fact. The Toronto songstress Rochelle Jordan delivers up a solid project with her debut R O J O. Tracks like Earth To Your Brain, How to Feel and All I Know are some of the standout cuts on this cool 14 track project. Peep the visuals for Earth To Your Brain and check out the full project. If you dig it, download it. Enjoy. Chea!
Hypetrak Premiere: Rochelle Jordan - R O J O (Free Album) by Hypetrak
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Consequence "Mr.RapFix (Hot Water)" (Produced & Cuts by Audible Doctor)
Sure, I give Con a lot of shit on twitter for artwork and sometimes poorly produced videos. That doesn't mean I don't like the dude's music. It means he should do better. In a time when lesser known acts are putting together quality artwork and high end videos, we expect more from Consequence. Shit, at least I do. I haven't had the chance to peep his new project but I did get this track sent to me via the Brown Bag AllStars. It's solid. This joint is produced by Audible Doctor, a member of the NYC based crew. I fucks with this track. Hit play and if you're so inclined, check out the rest of Con's newest project too.
Consequence "Mr.RapFix (Hot Water)" (Produced & Cuts by Audible Doctor) by audibledoctor
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TMB Presents: Mark V "Season Change" (A Beat Tape)
If you're on twitter and you make music, whether you're a producer or emcee, and you aren't using it to network then you aren't using it right. But who am I to tell you how to use social networking. However, I've watched some amazing collabs come together via twitter and TMB has also connected with some very talented folks via the network to present some projects.
That leads us to our latest collaboration with Wisconsin producer Mark V. The beat maker out of Racine has been making beats for about seven years on and off again. He's coming off a two year hiatus and a Miltown Beat Down feature and linked up with us for a project we're calling Season Change. You know, it's August and we're quickly approaching the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Mark V. flips some soulful samples and creates the perfect backdrop for the transition from the warm weather of Summer and cool breeze of Fall.
It was an idea that we both built on and I'm happy to finally present it to our readers. Mark V. is a talented dude. Give this joint a listen and enjoy. Peep the project and a quick Q&A after the jump. Chea!
Ashford & Simpson "Gimme Something Real"
Ashford & Simpson, together were the greatest songwriting duo in American music. We were probably conceived to a song they sung and/or wrote. Yesterday Nick Ashford passed at 70.Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. His impact on music will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Ashford.
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Monday, August 22, 2011
What I'm Watching: The Weeknd "The Birds (Part 1)"
This is the official unofficial official maybe semi official but official video. Ha! I mean, does it even matter anymore? Over the last few months we've seen folks put together some pretty solid unofficial videos serving later as the official yet unofficial video. I mean, as long as it's dope, it's all good. Right? Right. So, peep the visuals for "The Birds (Part 1)", starring Akiko Mims off the latest offering from The Weeknd, Thursday. Enjoy. Chea!
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What I'm Watching: The Doppelgangaz "NY Bushmen"
It never fails, these dudes find the sketch spots to tape their videos. I swear. Ha! Anyway, enjoy the latest visuals from The Doppelgangaz. Fresh as per usual. Enjoy. Chea!
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e.d.g.e. "Overdose" (Prod. Sinitus Tempo)
After three collab tracks, e.d.g.e. and producer Sinitus Tempo announce you should expect an EP from the duo sooner than later. Definitely looking forward to that. Their latest, "Overdose", is just as solid as their past offerings. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 67
It's Friday. And never have I wanted a Friday to come sooner. After working a crazy week, I have this weekend off to party it up with family down in PA celebrating my moms 50th year on earth. I'm definitely looking forward to chill mode, poolside drinks and good food. So, today's ep is a little longer than usual because I'm taking Monday off in anticipation of the hangover I may allegedly be nursing. Ha! So, sit back and enjoy the music and I hope it helps to set off your weekend on the right foot. I'll catch you next Friday. Chea!
01. J. Cole - Work Out
02. FreshNerd feat. Joose - Prenup
03. Top $ Raz x Badd Lukk - Slip
04. Wale - Lace Frontin
05. Brown Bag AllStars - Psycho Dwarf 2011 (Beanuts Tribute)
06. Danny Brown - Monopoly
07. Kanye West x Jay-Z - Who Gon Stop Me
08. Styles P feat. Busta Rhymes & Rick Ross - Harsh
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
What EMS Is Watching ... "My PVC Instrument, DRS Talent Show (Original)" x Snubby J feat. Quin
Y'all not going believe what I just witnessed. You'll have to see it for yourself. Can't even explain it. BEYOND talented and quirky. I love it!
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Brown Bag AllStars "Psycho Dwarf 2011 (Beanuts Tribute)"
The homies Brown Bag AllStars deliver on the new cut, a Beatnuts tribute, with "Psycho Dwarf 2011." Definitely a solid track. And couldn't come at a better time for me as I go into a weekend off. Ha! Hit play and enjoy. Chea!
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Imagine That "Grew Up Quick" Feat. That Kid Era
Fresh cut from Imagine That (Mike Love x eNVy) featuring That Kid Era. With Mike Love on the production too. That Kid Era leads off with the first verse, followed by Mike Love and eNVy. As they said, fuck a hook. Ha! It's solid. Enjoy. Chea!
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What I'm Watching: Stalley "Chevys and Space Ships"
I fucks with Stalley musically. I know some folks think the dude is hit or miss but I dig his sound. Recently he released a fresh video for "Chevys and Space Ships" off of his dope project Lincoln Way Nights. Solid track. Solid video. Enjoy. Chea!
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Mr. J. Medeiros - "The Thank You Song"
Mr. J. Medeiros gives his fans a thank you on this track. Take a listen.
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A Tribue To The Classics: Returned & Remade - Jeff Spec - "Wherever You Are"
Jeff Spec's latest on the series and this time he puts his spin on Mic Geronimo's "Wherever You Are". It was dope when Mic did it back then and it's dope in this version too. Check it.
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Oddisee "The Carter Barron"
If you know DC, you know Rock Creek Park in all it's sprawling glory. Ahead of his newest beat tape Rock Creek Park, an ode to the famous park, Oddisee releases "The Carter Barron." A solid track. You can expect Rock Creek Park on August 23rd on iTunes as a sneak peak, September 6th a cd and full digital release and September 27th available on vinyl. In the meantime, enjoy this cut. Chea!
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I.C. NYC Episodes 5 & 6
Peep the last two episodes of the Internets Celebrities I.C. NYC series. Ep 5 explores the world of the Bodega Cats. Cats, literally and not slang for people. Ha! In ep 6, Rafi and Dallas participate in the qualifying round of a Japanese curry eating contest. Both quality episodes in their series. Enjoy.
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What I'm Watching: OnCue "Feel Tall"
I fucks with the homie OnCue musically. But you already know that. Feel Tall is a dope track in all its self-reflective glory and today he added some fresh (and very literal visuals) for the cut from his upcoming Can't Wait project due out next month. Solid. Enjoy. Chea!
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Rob Yung "Code of the Streets"
Another solid joint from Long Island's Rob Yung. Look out for the visuals for this track dropping next Tuesday, August 23rd. But in the meantime enjoy. Chea!
Rob Yung - Code of the Streets by RobYung
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