TMB Presents: Adebisi "The Blaxploitation Part II"

A few days after we presented a project from Signif (another dope Milwaukee native), we present Adebisi's latest project, The Blaxploitation Part II. The new project is a 15 track LP featuring guest appearances from Wes Restless, Najee, Emcee Jermaine, and a few others. The project also contains solid production from Noc Beats, Dylan Thomas, Reason and No Gimmicks. Adebisi continues to lay it all on the line in the biographical project, that's solid from beginning to end. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 86

It's Monday. And I have that breakfast for your ears. Statik Selektah and Brown Bag AllStars heavy, EP 86 also features Signif, A$AP Rocky and the Audible Doctor (of BBAS) remixed MaGestik LeGenD cut. I hope you enjoy. And as always, I hope this helps you kick off your week. Chea!

01. A$AP Rocky - Bass
02. J57 feat. Meyhem Lauren, Action Bronson, Maffew Ragazino & Rasheed Chappell - The Main Event
03. MaGestik LeGenD feat. Fes Roc & Audible Doctor - Feel What I Feel Remix
04. Statik Selektah feat. XV, Jon Connor & Daytona - Sam Jack
05. Statik Selektah feat. Smoke Dza - Harlem Nights
06. Koncept - Hear, Hun?
07. Signif - No Love / Let's Figure It Out



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What EMS Is Watching ... "Letter To My Son" - @MrDonTrip

I was wondering when dude was going to blow up; and finally I have an official name. Just like I saw someone else say, I REMEMBER when I first saw the raw and beautifully unpolished version of this cat and it was so real. And it's still realer than ever with a little splash of Cee-Lo Green. Enjoy. Oh, and just in case you don't remember the original, check it out below.




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Signif "Embracing Rejection"

For a female in Hip-Hop, there's tons of rejection before some people even hit play on the music. It's just the way it is in the male dominated industry. For the Milwaukee bred NYC resident Signif, she's embracing rejection on her latest project and as she says, it's a testament to her continued trails and tribulations as she continues to define who she is as an emerging artist.

I've known Sig for a minute now. She's one of those folks who I'm actually cool with outside of the music. She's good people and I dig her music and style. She's no cookie-cutter emcee either. Her moves and music are always deliberate, well thought out and fresh. She continues that on her latest project presented by TMB, HipHopisCoolAgain.com and KevinNottingham.com.

We're honored to bring you the 16 track LP as a follow up to her spring EP Significant Wizdom with producer Gee Wiz. On Embracing Rejection Signif brings production from Tay Lee, Sauce Fonda, Gee Wiz, HPthaHybrid, Haz Solo, and more. Hit play and vibe with our homegirl Signif. Embrace rejection. Chea!

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Uncommon Presents "Save the Horn" for East African Famine Relief

I'm not from the school of copy/paste posts but I think the folks over at Uncommon sum things up in their email better than I can even attempt. So, I'll let they take it from here.

Uncommon Records humbly presents our 2nd "Pop Up Album", Save the Horn.  All proceeds from Save the Horn will be donated to Charity:Water which builds water wells in the 3rd world.  They are currently raising funds to finance a drilling rig that can dig multiple wells in the country of Ethiopia.  All of the dollars donated to Charity:Water are verified to be going toward specific wells via Google Maps and photos that are directly associated with the dollars.  Even their overhead comes through a separate income source.

Save the Horn will only be available for one month (10/28-11/28), we will then donate all funds raised from the sale of the album and it will never be available again.  This creates a rare piece of music in the digital format.  The album contains 16 songs for only a $5 donation, although we would encourage you to donate more if you can. 

Save the Horn features music from Uncommon's roster like Acid Reign, Adam Warlock, Atari Blitzkrieg, Pruven, Short Fuze, Taiyamo Denku, Masai Bey, DCK VNNGT along with collaborations with fellow Progressive Hip-Hoppers like JunClassic, Billy Woods, Megabusive, Aeon Grey, Passive65ive, Carl Kavorkian, Zesto and more.  The list of producers banding together is also impressive including Nasa, Agartha Audio, IV the Polymath, Black Tokyo, Waatu, Bond and others.

The opportunity to present staunchly Progressive Hip-Hop like this in a joint effort to raise money for a worthy cause is an honor.  We were able to make a difference with Japan Earthquake Relief earlier this year with a similar project, now we need to send the same love to Africa.  Thanks to everyone that takes part, and enjoy the tunes!!!

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Interview: Miss Special x Random Abiladeze

Photo by Melissa Welliver

Another fresh interview from our West Coast ally, Miss Special aka Miss Interview. Enjoy.

A few weeks ago Random Abiladeze called in to Special Sundays Radio Show to talk about his recent Sammie (Sacramento Grammy) win and his latest album "Indubitably!". We spoke about the meaning behind the album as well as the tracks "Walk Into My Office" and "Life Of The Party". We also spoke about his upcoming project with Ruby Ibarra, his Sammie's performance, Sammies win, what's next for him and more.

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 85

It's Friday. It's Hip-Hop. With dope music featured on Refined Hype and DJBooth throughout the week, we find ourselves at EP 85. I hope you enjoy. And as always, I hope this helps kick off your weekend. Chea!

01. Pac Div feat. Asher Roth - Useless
02. Has-Lo - Never Was Yours
03. Willie The Kid - The Guilt
04. Rapper Big Pooh feat. Phife Dawg and T3 - They Say (Remix)
05. Notes to Self feat. Fashawn - Mr. Polite
06. Lano - The Perfect Cookup
07. Pusha T - What Dreams Are Made Of

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What I'm Watching: SoulBrotha aka SB "Heartbreache"

Pretty cool track and video from SoulBrotha with BroadNMarket on the production. I dig it. Hit play and enjoy.

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J57 "The Main Event" feat. Meyhem Lauren, Action Bronson, Maffew Ragazino & Rasheed Chappell

It's EP season with the members of the Brown Bag AllStars, as the NYC collective cooks up a new LP. J57 joins the EP fun with  the first single off of his upcoming 2057. J57 delivers up a solid cut in The Main Event featuring Meyhem Lauren, Action Bronson, Maffew Ragazino and Rasheed Chappell with DJ Brace on the cuts. Dope joint from the homie. Hit play and enjoy this one. Chea!



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What I'm Watching ... David Dallas - "Start Lookin' Round"

Real relaxed cut and visuals by the dude from across the globe. Check out David Dallas' latest video.




The Rose Tint Deluxe
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Song produced by Dan 'Exile' Mawby
Video directed by Tom Gould & Alexander Richter.
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Mook N Fair - "All I Hear Is" ft. Chris Webby

Mook N Fair team up with another CT rep in Chris Webby to go hard over this dope beat talking about all the b.s. that they hear. But it doesn't sound like they got time to listen. Check it.




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RoQ'y TyRaiD - "RoQupy Music"

I'm just going to give you the words straight from the source because honestly, I couldn't have described it better myself.

Peace. In light of recent events, I think it's important more of us artists openly speak out and voice our opinions about the state of our culture.. not "hip-hop" but our society as a whole. Still, in this New Depression.. we (hip-hop) use escapism like a reality-altering drug by masquerading the plight of our economy and LACK of jobs with the glorification of materialism in ways not even the "shiny suit era" could rival. Yet, we dare not speak of politics... ??! Social Awareness is that Taboo?? Most won't even acknowledge our collective, impending demise.. without it being used as a marketing ploy, of course (i.e. all the "recession-themed" songs / albums )... So, i dug deep into my "The Podium" roots..

Voiced my frustration..

So.. with out further delay..

"RoQupy Music"

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Has-Lo - "Maxell UR"

New joint by Has-Lo. Word. He's been on the site enough times for folks to know they should hit play. Check it out. Give us your thoughts.

Has-Lo is preparing for his new project "Conversation B" which comes out November 15th. To give people a taste of what's in store, Has-Lo is giving away the first track "Maxell UR".

Mr. Ivory Snow - "My Love" ft J Britt (Prod. Mr. Ivory Snow & J Britt)

"Girl, you are my love." Here's a new track by Mr. Ivory Snow featuring J Britt about that lady in his life that can possibly be the one. I like the chill vibe to this. Had my head nodding some. Check it.





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Wrekonize (of ¡MAYDAY!) – "Mayday & Chardonnay" (Freestyle)

"On today's episode of Beats That Weren't Produced For Me.....Marvin Gaye and Chardonnay." Haha. Wrekonize is back with another track jacking freestyle over Big Sean's commercial hit. Wrekonize continues to surprise me. I like the way he flipped his style on this.

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What I'm Watching ... Savant aka Stanstro - "Make Your Move" ft. Nora Perez presented by OHHLA.com

Savant comes through with a brand new video from his Crash Course Leak Series for the track "Make Your Move". Dude's is cool and a regular staple on TMB so this video definitely had to get posted. Check it out and if you dig it, go back and check out his series.

Song produced by Luke Vibert

Vid produced by: D. Antoine Dixon
Vid directed by: Mark Corece

Stream and download song here: http://savantrarebreed.bandcamp.com/track/make-your-move-prod-by-luke-vibert

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Koncept "Hear Hun" (Prod by Tranzformer)

You really can't go wrong with new music from any member of the Brown Bag AllStars. Koncept delivers up a fresh track produced by Tranzformer, with cuts by DJ Brace. Hit play and enjoy this dope cut. Chea!



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EVENT: A Night for Grand Master Roc Raida (10/25/11)

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NEW RELEASE: Willie Green "Fall (Movement 3)"

NYC beatmaker Willie Green delivers once again with the latest in his seasonal instrumental beat-tape series. Fall (Movement 3) comes to you straight from Vienna, Austria and was put together during his Kill Your Idols European tour with PremRock. Available for that name your own price, even free.99. Enjoy the vibe. Chea!


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Adebisi "Better than Ya'll" feat Najee (Prod by Reason)

The homie Adebisi is back with his latest and last single from his upcoming TMB backed project, The Blaxploitation Part II. Expected out at the end of the month, Adebisi decides to drop off Better Than Ya'll featuring Najee with production from a longtime collaborator, Reason. We premiered this track this morning on Hip-Hop Breakfast and we're looking forward to unleashing the full project next week. In the meantime, hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 84

It's Monday and we kick things off with an acapella version of Amy Winehouse's Stronger Than Me and throw in two cuts from some upcoming TMB backed projects with SigNif and Adebisi. We also have some other fresh cuts on this episode too. Hit play and enjoy. And as always, I hope this helps kick off your week. Chea!

01. Amy Winehouse - Stronger Than Me (acapella)
02. The Roots feat. Big K.R.I.T. - Make My
03. Cocaine 80s & Common - Six Ft Over
04. Tech N9ne feat. ¡Mayday! - The Noose
05. L.A. - Conspiracy Theorist
06. Adebisi feat. Najee - Better Than Ya'll
07. Dana Coppafeel - Paradise
08. SigNif - Nice To Know

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What EMS Is Watching ... "Chasing Dreams" x @McLoughlinMusic

"No more wasting time chasing life's demise now, and I keep on dreaming."

I caught this video on Collin's fan page, and suffice it to say, absolutely beautiful. "Chasing Dreams" is a bonus track off of his upcoming EP Stark Perspective scheduled for a November 1st release on iTunes. Enjoy.




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Artist Inside Scoop: Natasha Ramos ... "Dream Seller"

If any of you have been following us over the last few months, you all know that Natasha Ramos has quickly become one of our favorites over here at The Mad Bloggers.com and has created an insanely awesome and rapid internet buzz with her talent, beauty and fierce hustle producing quality music. Natasha released her first mixed tape Feelin' Myself in March of this year and has been consistently giving the masses hit after hit. From the fiery video for "Dysfunctional" and simple beauty of "Walk Away" to the sexiness of "Strawberries" and giving her own spin on "Marvin's Room," Ramos gives us an opportunity to experience a wide variety of written and vocal artistry while conjointly allowing her fans to become acquainted with her charismatic personality through her music. And I more than believe she'll do it again with her upcoming release of Dream Seller.


Last night, Natasha hit me up and gave us the inside scoop of her new project Dream Seller scheduled to be released the first week in November. I am very excited to see what she has in store for us next. Feelin' Myself has definitely kept us satisfied, but I'm ready for an early Christmas gift. And of course, once released, we'll be sure to have the project available to everyone a.s.a.p. In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at the track listing

1. In My Head (intro)
2. Dream Seller
3. Fantasy
4. You
5. Mannequin
6. Unreachable
7. Money
8. Feelin Good

Just in case you need a refresher, here's a quick listen of her first project. And again, if you're not familiar, here's the chance to get familiar. She's dope. You'll love her. Trust us. Enjoy!

To keep up with Natasha, you can check out her Facebook Fanpage, facebook.com/uluvtasharamos and follow her on twitter, twitter.com/uluvtasharamos.com.





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What I'm Watching: junclassic & Jazz Spastiks "Stunnin'"

Dope track from the good folks over at HiPNOTT Records. Off of junclassic & Jazz Spastiks Mode 7 project. Hit play. Enjoy. Chea!

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Daimyo "No Days Off" feat Thirtyseven

Emails that start with 'howdy' definitely get my attention. But don't think you can now send me an email with 'howdy' and I let that shit fly. Be original, geez. Ha! Anyway, new music from the good folks over at World Around from Daimyo and Thirtyseven. According to the email, "this cut emerged from a lot of conversations and a long soul-searching kinda year for both of us." I can dig it. Hit play and enjoy.


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SigNif "Nice to Know"

SigNif returns with the latest and last single from her upcoming TMB, Hip Hop is Cool Again and Kevin Nottingham backed project. With the homie Sauce Fonda on the beat, SigNif is nice to know. Look out for Embracing Rejection next Friday. In the meantime hit play and enjoy the track. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: That's Rocawear x L.A. (@ucancallmela)

Rocawear teams up with the homegirl L.A. for their latest viral video celebrating the evolution of Hip-Hop culture. The video puts the Brooklyn female emcee in the spotlight with just a microphone, a white background, while she spits straight bars. If you've followed the blog long enough, you know I've long been a fan of L.A.'s work and it's so dope to see her really taking flight the way she is. I salute her hard work and dedication to the craft. She's alive. Hit play and enjoy the video. Chea!

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 83

It's Friday and you know the routine. Let's go. And as always, I hope this helps kick off your weekend. Chea!

01. Lyriciss - Stop Scheming
02. ASAP Rocky - Out of This World
03. Lupe Fiasco ft Ellie Goulding & Bassnectar - LightWork
04. ChuuWee - Joe Jackson (A Tyrants Rage)
05. XV feat GLC, Emilio Rojas & Casey Veggies - Blame Yourself
06. Action Bronson x Statik Selektah feat. Nina Sky - Cocoa Butter
07. T.I. feat. Pharrell - Hear Ye Hear Ye

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What I'm Watching: @BigQuarters "C'Mon" (Directed by Medium Zach & Galen Fletcher)

Off the new album, "Party Like a Young Commie", out 11/29/11. Pre-order the CD by going right here.

What EMS Is Watching ... Unknown Lyric at Emerging Art Scene in Atlanta, GA

So every now and then I like to throw in a curve ball for the audience. I saw these cats in person at a jazz competition about a year ago and impressive isn't quite the adjective to cover it. The classic fusion duo, Unknown Lyric, is comprised of two exceedingly talented artist musicians, violinist Kevin Grayson and acoustic guitarist, Jeremiah Turner. A short, new video of theirs (or at least new to me) performing at Emerging Art Scene popped into my Facebook stream and I couldn't help but share it. Enjoy.





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What EMS Is Listening To ... "Seek and Destroy" x @theycallmeBK

Is she dope? Yes. Is she gorgeous? Absolutely. Can she sing? Most definitely! I got this in the inbox yesterday, and Q said, "You might like." Well I can tell you, I most assuredly love it. I actually had this on repeat going to the home front this evening. What's so fresh about Bridget Kelly's "Seek and Destroy" is that it's categorically blunt and simple. I like that! Hell, I wish more things in life were that easy. Ha! This is probably the anthem of all anthems, which interestingly enough, could be useful on both sides of the fence. Kelly's EP Every Girl just dropped two days ago, so I suggest you check it out! You can download it at her website, bridgetkelly.com. I've told the masses how awesome she is, so now it's on y'all. With that being said, you better not f*ck this up! ;) Enjoy!






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What I'm Watching: Statik Selektah "Population Control" feat. Sean Price & Termanology

Check out the fresh video for the title track from Statik Selektah's Population Control, available October 24th. Sean Price and Termanology on the feature with bars on bars. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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Lyriciss "Stop Scheming"

Lyriciss premiered this joint over at DJBooth.net last night and unleashed it on the rest of the Internets today. From his upcoming The Balance: Respect EP,  Stop Scheming is a dope track with a hilarious intro from the Ray J vs. Fab situation and solid bars from Lyriciss. J-Scrilla x Chop-La-Rok on the production. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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What EMS Is Watching ... "Love On Top" x @KrisWak (original by Beyoncé)

So... it's late nights like these when I go trolling the internet and stumble upon awesomeness like this. I was spending the last few minutes of my night on YouTube seeing what was what and the first time I got notice of Kris Collins was when I watched his co-cover of Frank Ocean's "We All Try" with his best friend Dom (which, by the way, was very good). Then I mosied on over to the Facebook Fan Page and saw the cover of Beyonce's latest. I thought to myself, hmmm I wonder how this is going to go. Can we say cutest thing ever?! I love his voice, he's extremely talented and I, for one, plan on finding out more about Kris' music. I think this would definitely serve as something nice for the dames! Enjoy.

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What I'm Watching: Denzil Porter "Kanye West"

I've played this track a few times today. I dig it. Maybe because sometimes I'm an asshole. Ha!

"Inspired by the stereotypical New York City resident. New Yorkers: hardworking, tough and outspoken are often viewed to those outside of the city as just plain assholes. Denzil explains, 'I feel like it's just in our blood to do what we do and say what we say when we want to. Although we look at it as how we live, outsiders look at is as rude and obnoxious'"

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Delusionists "Elevator Music" feat. Super Dertie

The Delusionists return with another track from their Lost Letters series. Another fresh cut, this time with Super Dertie on the feature. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!


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What I'm Watching: J.Good "Rolling Stone"

Sacramento emcee J. Good drops off a cool video for the Nefarious produced cut off of Look on the Brightside. With Vincent Vredenburg behind the lens and Antonio Leaks in the cutting room, Rolling Stone is a pretty cool visual representation for the track. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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What EMS Is Listening To ... "Free Your Mind" x Tolu

I've had this in the inbox for awhile and I just got a chance to listen. I'm definitely digging this. The message is great (this is where I'd advise checking out the lyrics) and with that being said, the words are poetic to say the least. "Free Your Mind" is definitely something you can chill out and vibe to, so check it! Enjoy.





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What EMS Is Listening To ... "My Drug" x The 17th

Let me just start with saying, WOW! I actually stumbled across this little gem by happenstance. The 17th followed me on Twitter, and whilst checking out the profile, I noticed a link. Funny thing is, I rarely click on folks' twitter links, but something just said, "Yo, go check this out." And lo and behold... Dope! I've always been a fan of fusing genres and "My Drug" is a perfect amalgamation of hip-hop and rock. It's edgy, eerie and all over the place but in the most beautiful way that a song can be crafted. I promise, that's a compliment (I'm not always the best wordsmith). Something else I love about this song is that you're able to just lose yourself in the music. Sometimes, we definitely all need that.

But, "My Drug" isn't the only thing that The 17th has to offer. Over on the17th.com, the player at the top has a few other songs that I think you guys will dig in addition to this one. So, enjoy!




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What EMS Is Listening To ... "Liquid Lava Love" x Kevin Michael

Now... considering that I didn't starting writing for TMB until like May of 2010, this does not count as a late pass! Ha! Kevin Michael, as an underrated artist in my humble opinion, is probably one of my favorite. He's eclectic, his music is fresh, raw, in constant rotation for me... everything. And off of his 2007 debut album Kevin Michael, "Liquid Lava Love" happens to be in my top 3 as far as dope songs. Although this may be "more appropriate" for a Friday or Saturday night (el-oh-el), enjoy it tonight. I heard today was pretty difficult for a few folks, so maybe this will help ease into a better Tuesday! What are YOU doing with your Monday night?





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What I'm Watching: Kooley High "Skyview" feat. King Mez

Off of the upcoming Kooley High project David Thompson dropping December 6th via Fatbeats digital distribution comes a solid video for Skyview featuring King Mez. Hit play and enjoy. Chea! 

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Chuuwee "Joe Jackson (A Tyrants Rage)"

Are you paying attention to the Sacramento emcee yet? You should be. Chuuwee is dropping nothing put heat, with no intentions on stopping anytime soon. Off of his upcoming Watching The Throne project expected out in November, Chuuwee drops off a new track produced by ENG. This is another winner in his catalog of solid cuts. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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What I'm Watching: Cam Smith "On Tron"

After a recent post on TMB, Cam Smith returns with a video for the self produced "On Tron", from his upcoming project Start Line. Solid cut with some fresh visuals to match provided by Jon Eisener behind the lens. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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Word Life x Dow Jonez x The Rapture "Stripes" (Prod. by M Slago)

Check out the newest single from the Rampage EP released earlier this year, produced entirely M Slago featuring three of Dallas' finest emcees (Word Life, Dow Jonez, and The Rapture). Another solid cut from a dope album. The Rampage EP is available on iTunes and Amazon. In the meantime, enjoy 'Stripes'. Chea!



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What I'm Watching: @Writtenhouse "Sticky"

A fresh new vid from Writtenhouse. From their album While You Were Sleeping, the cut is cool. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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What EMS Is Watching ... "Robocop" x The BenchWarmers Clique feat. Melodik

Check it. Check it! The Benchwarmers Clique hit me up with this a little while ago, so I'm handing in one of my late passes. Ha! I'm particularly digging this new video because it's fun, quirky and the flow of Joka and Travisty is just mad laid back. Watch and enjoy!

Also, look out for Adventures In 8Bits: Cartridge One coming soon!




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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 82

Boom. Another day, another dollar. Sometimes it feels like that literally. Good thing we've got Hip-Hop for Breakfast. Ha! Enjoy Ep 82 featuring some of my favorites in L.A., SigNif, the Brown Bag AllStars and more. As always, I hope this ep helps kick start your week. Chea!

01. L.A. - Clouds
02. Childish Gambino - All The Shine
03. SigNif - Like My Style
04. Action Bronson - Blue Chips
05. Brown Bag AllStars - In His Shoes
06. Vibes - Insomniac
07. Murs - 316 Ways



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What I'm Watching: Andy Suzuki & The Method "I Will Call You"

To celebrate his birthday, the homie Andy Suzuki released his brand new song, I Will Call You. Check out the video from the love performance of the track at SOBs with his group The Method. Enjoy. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: August Alsina "You're My Baby" (Acura Integurl) [Frank Ocean Acoustic Cover]

The ATL based by way of New Orleans singer August Alsina takes a page from the book of Frank Ocean with his new video for "You're My Baby". We featured the up and coming August on a recent episode of Hip-Hop Breakfast, with another one of his tracks off of his Untitled Acoustic mixtape (featuring acoustic covers). Enjoy the vid and if you dig it, check out his mixtape. Chea!

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What EMS Is Watching ... "Unaware" x Allen Stone

I caught this over in my Facebook stream and after literally 23 seconds of listening, I knew I had to post this on the blog. I haven't even finished watching the video yet myself, but I can already tell you it's worth it. Music with a message. Enjoy.



Don't forget to check out the rest of Allen Stone's music at his Bandcamp site here: allenstone.bandcamp.com/


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Signif "Like My Style"

A month or so ago Signif reached out to me about sponsoring her upcoming project, Embracing Rejection. I responded immediately with a yes, because it was a no-brainer. TMB has supported the NYC by way of Milwaukee emcee for sometime now. The girl is dope. Believe that. Ahead of her new project presented by TMB, KevinNottingham.com and HipHopisCoolAgain.com, Sig drops off Like My Style. Fresh cut out the gate. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!


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What I'm Watching: Dana Coppafeel "Ima Bake Daily"

The Milwaukee homie Dana Coppafeel drops off the visuals for his Ima Bake Daily track off of his new mixtape, Lil Yung. Straight comedy. Hit play. Enjoy. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Siya "Heaven"

I included this track this morning on Hip-Hop Breakfast. A fresh cut from the BK to ATL emcee. I've heard a few of her other tracks. They're solid. Enjoy this joint ahead of her Letter to the Sky project expected out in November. Chea!

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Interview: Miss Special x Phonte

The girl is a hard worker. You can't deny that. Miss Special aka Miss Interview chops it up with Phonte. Another fresh interview. Enjoy. Chea!

Last week on Special Sundays Radio Show, Phonte called in to talk about his solo album "Charity Starts At Home". We spoke about what the album meant to him, why now was the time for it, what praise meant the most to him and his favorite track. We also spoke about why he shouted out Fashawn on "Everything Is Falling Down", a video for "The Good Fight" as well as videos for every other track on the album, what's next for him including the tour with 9th Wonder, scoring an independent film with Nicolay called "The Last Fall" and his favorite song on 9th Wonder's "The Wonder Years". 

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 81

It's Friday. It's Hip-Hop. And with our new format, Friday's are brought to you by our friends over at RefinedHype.com and DJBooth.net. Enjoy nine solid tracks from the likes of newcomers August Alsina, SIYA, Green Street and veterans Nas, Torae, Statik Selektah and more. Hit play and enjoy Ep 81. And as always I hope this helps you kick off your weekend. Chea!

01. August Alsina - B*tches in ATL
02. SIYA - Heaven
03. Green Street feat. Donwill (of Tanya Morgan) - Daydreams
04. Pac Div - The Greatness
05. Grumpy Old Men feat. Dre Dai - Testify
06. Nas feat. Rick Ross - It's A Tower Heist
07. Torae - That Raw
08. Statik Selektah feat. Action Bronson, Termanology & Bun B - Never A Dull Moment
09. Big Pooh feat. Choklate - They Say

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SNEAK PEEK: Maal Himself "Ms. Beverly Hills" (Trailer)

Folks that know me typically know I don't post too many trailers. Actually I can recall the few other times that I have. But I'm excited about the new Maal Himself project and I'm eager to peep the full visual for his Ms. Beverly Hills track released back in June. The cut features The Diva and Jon Frost, and the video stars Maal Himself and Esmeralda Vargas, with Mark Gage behind the lens. It looks like this video is cray. Ha! Look for the full length vid soon. In the meantime enjoy the sneak peek. Chea!

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Interview: Miss Special x Fly.Union

A little while ago the guys from Fly.Union called in to Special Sundays Radio Show and we got to talk about many topics.  We started with how they got their name, the idea behind the lifestyle "the greater than club" and the actual album "The Greater Than Club"; including the vision and the features. We also spoke about the value packs that they released, if they will release more, their clothing line and Jerreau and Iye working with BJ The Chicago Kid on "The Life Of Love's Cupid". In addition we spoke about Iye and Jay Swifaa's group MnkeyWrench; including their latest project "Until Forever" and the video for "Lights Out", their fathers being in a funk band together, their N.E.R.D influence, and what's next for them. 

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What I'm Watching: Nitty Scott, MC "Auntie Maria's Crib"

Nitty Scott, MC came out swinging last night in one of the BET Hip-Hop Award cyphers. And while everyone on the net was wondering "who" and her name jumped up the twitter trending topics, Nitty's team dropped off the video for her Auntie Maria's Crib track. Smart. Smart. Smart. And the video is definitely a great visual for the very cool track off of her upcoming Doobies x Popsicle Sticks. Hit play and see what the Internets have been talking about for months in Nitty Scott, MC. Chea!

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