@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 151 & Day 152

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What I'm Watching: Lyriciss "The Agenda"

The DMV homie Lyriciss delivers up a solid video for The Agenda, directed by Chop N Shoot Films and filmed in DC at the Capitol. Having spent a lot of time around the Capitol building, I wonder how many times this shoot was interrupted by the overzealous Capitol Police. Those dudes are rough and tough. Ha! Anyhoo, you can find this Grussle produced cut on his The Balance EP: Money. Enjoy the visuals. Chea!

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Lafayette Stokely "Stranger (SoulMix)"

I've been chopping it up with the homies of The Soulstice over the last few days. You might recall we presented their single FYI featuring SigNif with 100 Akres. After the success of their MF Wonders project they have been steadily putting out tracks through their Soul Mix series. In their latest joint, group member Lafayette Stokely adds his spin to Jhene Aiko’s Stranger. I dig it. Enjoy. Chea!



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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 150

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What I'm Watching: E. Brown "Bionicle" feat. Psalm One

This video is hilarious. Peep the Psalm One featured cut from encyclopedia brown LP Wholesale Everything Must Flow.  I'm definitely digging both the track and visuals. Enjoy. Chea!

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The Accomplices "The Burner" feat. Guilty Simpson, Damien Randle, D. Rose, TWICE & MaG

Solid joint ahead of The 10-90 EP, due out next Wednesday.

"The Accomplices (BroadNMarket and The Jake) initiate the build up to their latest project, The 10-90 EP, with The Burner.  Featuring Guilty Simpson, Damien Randle, D. Rose, TWICE, and MaG, the Northeast beat crew show their mettle with hard-driving knock underlining a mind-altering vocal sample.  The 10-90 EP, presented by DJ Booth and the Wanderer Clothing, arrives next Wednesday, June 6."

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What I'm Watching: The Rising Sun Quest - "I'll Rhyme Now"

New video by the homie Rising Sun Quest teaming up Elasticbrand on this "Audiowear" project. Visuals are simple, clean, to the point, which all equaled dope in this equation. Peep it.

The third music video from a multidisciplinary creative project called "Audiowear", that started with 3D printing and ceramic slip casting musical jewelry at the sundaymorning@ekwc artist residency in the Netherlands. It then evolved into a full length record with 14 original songs that we pressed to vinyl with the help of a Kickstarter campaign. The record was celebrated with a concert at the Museum of Arts & Design in New York City on 9.22.11 where 10 of the artists performed their songs live. the Museum of Arts & Design [MAD] also acquired the Audiowear pieces for their permanent collection and will show them in two exhibitions in 2012. The work was also shown at exhibitions in Korea, England and New York.



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What I'm Watching: Homeboy Sandman "I Do Whatever I Want"

Movie x Pillow fight x Brushing Teeth x Homebody Sandman = Slumber party madness. Ha! I dig it.

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Gee Wiz Presents: The EP [Extra Personal]

"I'm a Pisces and we are most creative when we are in pain. So before I made this project, I asked my girl to break my heart. (dramatization?)" -Gee Wiz



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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 149

"I wrote a song for you today. Tell someone you love!" -KL  

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Jinesis' Picks (5/29/12): Bosco and J*DaVeY

TMB affiliate and NYC producer Jinesis does it again with two solid selections in Bosco and J*DaVeY for his weekly picks. Enjoy the music. Chea!



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What I'm Watching: Skewby "Chillin'"

Skewby serves up the self-directed video for Chillin' from his new project, Humble Pie. I definitely dig this cut. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Joey Bada$$ "Hardknock" feat. CJ Fly

I'm not gonna lie to ya, I fux with Joey Bada$$. His latest track featuring CJ Fly is another solid cut from the NY emcee. Hardknock is off of his upcoming 1999 project due out June 12th. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 127

If only each work week was only four days. Well, I hope this ep helps kick off the late start to your week after the three day weekend. Enjoy. Chea!

01. J57 feat. sene - Four Finger Ringers
02. The Soulstice - Scars
03. House Shoes feat. Danny Brown - Sweet
04. Fresh Daily - Pregamin'
05. StaHHr - Book of Life
06. Frank Ramz - Brief Intermission 2.0
07. Rocky Rivera feat. Styliztik Jones - 40 oz. Rap
08. Big K.R.I.T. feat. Ludacris - What You Mean

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What I'm Watching: Pusha T "Exodus 23:1"

"Ask Steve Jobs, wealth don't buy health ..."

Shit is real when diss tracks get videos. Well, except that MC Hammer Jay-Z record. Wasn't anything real about that garbage. Ha! But anyway, Pusha T drops off the visuals for the alleged Lil Wayne/Drake/YMCMB et al diss record. This further distances Pusha T from that Lil Wayne Goulish trash. I see Pusha T is hitting threes in the fourth quarter when he's already up by 25 with 18 seconds left. Sheesh.

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Delano Taylor "Best Part"

Check Delano Taylor's remix of Best Part by North Highlands. The San Marcos by way of Fort Worth producer has some solid joints in his catalog. Hit play on this joint here and then go check out more over on his soundcloud or bandcamp page. Chea!

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The Soulstice "#Goldie (Soulmix)"

I fucks with The Soulstice. You might recall their FYI track featuring SigNif that dominated the blog for a few weeks. Well, get prepared to hear more from the Florida homies. But in the meantime, check their latest, #Goldie (Soulmix). I dig it. Enjoy. Chea!

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 148

Kirby switches it up and writes and sings from a male perspective on day 148. I dig it. And yo, somebody hurry up and get this girl a publishing deal stat. Ha!

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Keno "Soul Merchant" (Prod. Slant)

That dude Keno dropped this one off quietly last night. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 147 (Songwriter Saturday)

Kirby kicks off a new feature to her A Song A Day series with songwriter Saturday. During this debut run, she aims high with a song intended for Brandy. I dig it. Tell a friend and oh, tell Brandy too. Enjoy the music. Chea!

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Starchild "Cold Turkey Leftovers"

After supporting TMB for a minute, making his first appearance on the site is Starchild with some pretty solid beats. Spread love, it's the Brooklyn way ...

The end of an era, 15 beats and skits from the last 2 years - my cold turkey leftovers. The album is free if you want it but if you do pay for it, HALF of the money you spend will go to Cancer Research. A worthy charity and one that means a lot to me.

Thanks to everyone who has supported over the past couple of years. If you want to use these beats for anything, please email me at luke@starcrazy.org. If you choose to use them without letting me know or giving me credit, I can't REALLY stop you but you'll be a bit of a douche and I'll probably find out eventually. 

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DeVin Maze "How We Livin" feat. JohnNY U

Cool track from DeVin Maze featuring JohnNY U. This cut is off of Maze's upcoming Second Hand Smoke project. I dig it and look forward to hearing more. In the meantime, hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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Motel Eola "Elephant Graveyard"

The dope South East London 19-year-old beat maker Motel Eola returns with his new instrumental, Elephant Graveyard, ahead of his upcoming beat project. Hit play and enjoy what the young kid cooked up. Chea!



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DJ Low Budget - Official ROOTS PICNIC 2012 Mixtape

Mixtape artwork by DJ Underdog

Not much longer till I hit up my first Roots Picnic event in Philly. I'm psyched to say the least and with this mixtape that the homie DJ Low Budget (hilarious ass name) put together, I'm much more anxious for the day to get here. Check out the track list and then make sure you go and peep the mix.

Okayplayer Presents: The Official Roots Picnic 2012 Mixtape tracklist:

Intro
The Lesson Part III/Paid In Full blend – The Roots/Eric B & Rakim
The Next Movement- The Roots
Ego Trippin-De La Soul
Paid In Full b/w Stay cool – Eric B & Rakim
It Ain’t All Good b/w Don’t Look any Further (Low B Blend Up)- De la Soul/Dennis Edwards
Adenaline (Beanie’s Verse) – The Roots
That Tree (Low Beezy’s Midnight Mona Lisa Mix)- Kid Cudi
I Know You Got Soul b/w Slight Work (Low B Blend Up) – Eric B & Rakim/Wale/Diplo
That’s The Way – Wale & Dorrough
Express Yourself – DIplo Feat. Nicky B
Danger – Major Lazer Feat. The Beastie Boys & Santigold
Gangsta _ The TuneYards
Galactus (Emynd Remix) – Mr MF’n Exsquire
Swerve… The Reeping of All That Is Worthwhile (Noir Not Withstanding) -Shabazz Palaces
My Melody b/w Clones (Low B Blend Up) – Eric B. & Rakim/The Roots
Oooh b/w Sister Wife Star Slinger Remix (Low B Blend Up) – De La Soul feat Redman/ Alex Winston
Freaks N’ Geeks (Star Slinger Remix) – Childish Gambino
Get Free (Why So Not Remix) w/Die Like a Rockstar (Low B Blend Up) -Major Lazer Feat Amber/Danny Brown
Wit It/Harlem Shake (Low B Blendup) – Danny Brown/Baauerr
Piss Test – A-Track, Juicy J, &Danny Brown
All Tonight – Chill Moody
City Luuks (Kid Sister x Flosstradamus x Symmetry) – The Hood Internet
Luuk Out Girl – Flosstradamus feat. Kid Sister
Horsey (Diplo) – SwizzyMack (Philly Club remix)
Hood Fantasy – Flosstradamus
Original Don (Major Lazer) – Dj Sliink (Jersey Club Remix)
Yeah (Clap-a-Pella)- LCD Soundsystem
Yeah – LCD Soundsystem
Dr. Pill – WZRD (Kid Cudi)
Laughing With A Mouth Of Blood – St. Vincent
Powa b/w Purple Swag (Low B Blendup) – The Tuneyards/ASAP Rocky

Head over to Okayplayer to bump that mix right now: Okayplayer Presents: The Official Roots Picnic 2012 Mixtape

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Joe Cool - "Remedy" (Prod.by Corey G)

A regular on the site, it sounds like dude is getting a shit load of things off his chest and through a dope track as well. Check it.

Be sure to check Joe Cool on MTV Rapfix!!

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What I'm Listening To: @AntoineDunn - "Miss My Love"

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I have a million and five Pandora channels and today I decided to listen to the Neo-Soul station named after Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite. After hearing several of my favorite songs, this soulful and sultry tune playing from an artist I'd never heard of grabbed my attention. His name... Antoine Dunn.

As I often tend to do, I like to share what I'm listening to on Facebook and Twitter. Sometimes it can drum simple conversation or an in depth discussion about how amazing an artist is. This was no different when I decided to press the 'share' button and tweet out Pandora's great song choice. Lo and behold, Antoine mentions me on Twitter to say thank you for tweeting the song out.

Then, I was able to chop it up with him on Facebook discussing some of his performance dates and how he got started in the music industry. Born and raised in Cleveland, Dunn first began his music career as a songwriter, then became a church choir director and finally shifted his focus to singing. And trust me when I say, that was a great shift of focus.

"Miss My Love" is a classic R&B jawn with a sprinkle of gospel spice. His voice melts effortlessly over the second release from his upcoming debut project Truth of the Matter. If you're wondering where the real music is, it's right here. Check out Antoine Dunn's song below and make sure you keep up with his musical journey on Twitter. Enjoy.




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Mic Blaque - "Coasting" featuring Abyss Da Dark

Mic Blaque is coasting and has no plans to stop according to this track right chea. This joint features Abyss Da Dark who puts his stamp on "Coasting". It's a smoothed out track that's ready for your whip's deck.



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What I'm Watching: @RebelDiaz - "Soy Rebelde"

Rebel Diaz comes through speaking about the hardships and odds that are stacked against us nowadays. From NATO to the 1% to the law enforcement and so on, Rebel Diaz touches on those subjects with a presence that is difficult to ignore. Real strong message in this joint, peep it.

In the midst of a midwest tour with a heavy presence in Chicago's May Day and NATO protest actions, Rebel Diaz releases the street single "Soy Rebelde" off their long anticipated debut album Radical Dilemma.

True to the group's bilingual form, the song samples a late 60s spanish pop ballad, "Soy Rebelde, porque el mundo me hecho asi.." (I'm a Rebel, because the world has made me this way..."). Produced by G1 of Rebel Diaz. Performed by G1 and RodStarz of Rebel Diaz.

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What I'm Watching: Brew + Jake - "The Call"

Some years late but seems to feel right on time, Brew and The Jake come through with the video for "The Call". Most of us probably been in this situation where we exchange numbers but the outcome isn't what you wanted. Yep. Been there.

"Cause she ain't wanna call back so I had to fall back. Cause she ain't really all that at all, black."



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What I'm Watching: RT-FaQ & WhiteOut - "Starz Come Out" ft Family Affair (Produced By The Great Joint Commission)

I peeped this in TMB's inbox and after a minute, I decided that I dig this track so I'm sharing it. You might at well. Check it.



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Grumpy Old Men - "Bucket List" featuring Grade Aplus

Peep the latest and final track from the Grumpy Old Men off their album that's dropping in a few days. Same of that good stuff from these cats.

Grumpy Old Men's sophomore project, #FreeLunch is scheduled to drop May 30th via LiveMixtapes so, Mike Schpitz and Pete Sayke wanted to release one final leak before #FreeLunch is served. The last leak, Bucket List, finds Mike and Pete along with Chicago emcee, Grade Aplus, dreaming about the finer things in life, only to realize that cost to achieve a dream adds up fast. Bucket List borrows production from araabmuzik's beat tape, Electronic Dream. #FreeLunch coming soon!

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 146

Yep, Kirby is definitely in her songwriting zone. Enjoy day 146. Oh and tell a friend to tell a friend.

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Artistic Manifesto presents: Julius Erving Experience

Perfect music going into this Memorial Day weekend provided by the good folks over at artisticmanifesto.com. Turn the speakers up and enjoy the Julius Erving Experience,
compiled by Michell C. Clark and mixed by Tall Black Guy. Chea!



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NEW RELEASE: J57 "2057" x "The Ports"

The Brown Bag AllStars emcee/producer J57 dropped two dope eps this week. Go and cop 2057 and The Ports. Chea!

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Son-Ray "Music Is My Life" feat. Skyzoo & Babieqirl

Brooklyn's Son-Ray is gearing up for the release of his new ep Face Value, due out May 29th. In the meantime he unleashes the Skyzoo assisted Music Is My Life, with Babieqirl on the hook. I dig it. Hit play and enjoy.



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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 145

Get Kirby wasted. Ha! There's something about day 144 and 145 that brings a slightly different sound that you don't hear in the first 143 days of the A Song A Day series. That's not to say the new nor the old is bad. There's just something uniquely cool about the past two days that I really dig. Maybe it shows a level of versatility from Kirby. Anyhoo, enjoy the music.

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EVENT: MIC ON DECK Ent. Presents: Unified Hip Hop Series ft DJ King Ruckus & Puppet Einn (Sully's Pub - Hartford, CT)

Hartford, CT – May 25, 2012 – MIC ON DECK Entertainment’s “UNIFIED HIP HOP” series will be featuring DJ KING RUCKUS & PUPPET EINN LIVE at SULLYS PUB, located at 2071 Park St in downtown Hartford, CT. The show will continue to focus on unifying the hip hop elements in every show, bringing together the old school with the new, as well as the hip hop community together for a very positive movement. It will feature five elements of hip hop, involving some of the area’s best underground Hip Hop Artists, DJ’s, B-Boys & Poppers, Graffiti Artists & Teachers of the Fifth Element.

The show will be hosted by DJ KING RUCKUS & PUPPET EINN. DJ KING RUCKUS is a proud representative of UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION & GALACTIC HUMANZ OSC, and is well known for teaching knowledge, the fifth element of hip hop. He’s also involved in hosting positive hip hop shows, DJ’ing, & for his beatboxing talent, which he’ll be using in a human beatbox showcase during the show. PUPPET EINN represents E.B. FAMILY/LIL BOOGZ as well as also being a part of GALACTIC HUMANZ OSC & UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION ORLANDO. PUPPET EINN is an all-around musician, best known for his popping & locking skills & instructing, & will have a live popping showcase at the show. He is also a b-boy, bucket drummer, artist & designer.

The show will feature WASTED TALENT'S own DJ SHERM LAROCK on the 1's & 2's, & will have live performances by BAD FOR BUSINESS (DIA THE LIMBLESS & TAPEDECK 1), LOGIKIL, DIZZY DIZASTA, MARVALYSS, GREEDY GRIMES & FREE RADICALZ, & a Graffiti Exhibition brought to you by CREATE.

This is a 21+ event with ID, with a $7 cover door cover, $5 for ladies. The show is sponsored by DOTGOTIT.COM, UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION, JACE MEDIA & MIND POWER ENTERTAINMENT, BUCKET FRESH STUDIOS, IBATTLE WORLDWIDE, THEMADBLOGGERS.COM and SCOUT PROMOTIONS. For more information please contact William Sanzi at (860)-938-8476, Michael Lagasse at 860-394-7697, or email MICONDECK@gmail.com. You can also check for information on the “MIC ON DECK Entertainment” page on Facebook. MIC ON DECK welcomes everyone come out MAY 25TH and would like to wish everyone and their families Peace & Blessings for 2012.

*$1 DRINK SPECIALS RUN TIL CLOSE!

**CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAY OF HELEN BROWN!!

***FRESH BURGERS, HOT DOGS & BURGERS ALL NIGHT!

Sully’s Pub – 2071 Park Street, Hartford, CT

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 126

As with every Friday, this episode is compiled of dope tracks featured over at RefinedHype and DJBooth throughout the week. I hope this EP helps kick off your weekend. Chea!

01. Cocaine 80s feat. Nas - Chain Glow
02. Blu feat. Mela Machinko - Kiss The Sky
03. Slum Village feat. Skyzoo & Focus - Church (Remix)
04. Kendrick Lamar - War Is My Love
05. Big Remo feat. Rapsody - I'm Back
06. Don Trip feat. Jeremih - Still Got Love 4 Ya
07. Big K.R.I.T. feat. Waka Flocka & Juicy J - Temptation (Remix)
08. Pusha T feat. The-Dream - Exodus 23:1

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Interview: Willie Waze (Early Certainty 1.7)

From the cover design by Nick Danny Fulcher to the actual music on Early Certainty 1.7, Willie Waze continues his talented and musically entertaining journey with this solid video game influenced Hip-Hop release. When I first heard of the Virginia native, it was off his previous mixtape Early Certainty he dropped last year. This new mixtape is pretty much a great appetizer to hold you off until he releases version 2. It's like he started right where he left off on this new 13 track venture giving his listeners an insight into part of his life and delivers his messages throughout the mixtape with morally inspiring flows that not many unsigned artists folks choose to spit. I dig an emcee that can aspire to be successful while maintaining both feet on the ground. He just lets the music speak for itself with honesty and creativity as he does on Early Certainty 1.7. I reached out to Willie Waze and posed a few questions about his project to get an inside feel into his outlook about it. Peep it and don't forget to grab the mixtape!!!

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Dom O Briggs "21 Years" (Prod. Hippie Sabotage)

"What the fuck is juice? I hear it's good for you."

Dom O Briggs gifts us all with 21 years on his twenty first birthday. Someone buy that dude a drink legally right quick. Ha! In the meantime enjoy the Hippie Sabotage produced track as part of Dom O's Allen Iverson Series. Chea!



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What I'm Watching: Dave Raps "Dreamz"

Dave Raps unleashes the haunting visuals for track fourteen off of his AKA DAVE RUFFIN project. Don't show your church friends. Ha! Enjoy. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Proph "100 Karats"

Milwaukee's Proph unleashes the visuals for 100 Karats with a little help from Bugs Bunny. Ha! Enjoy the new single directed by StanPerry off of his WOOL OVER MY EYES project. Chea!

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 144

"I wrote a song for you today. Tell someone you love!" -KL 

Damn, this is my joint. My new favorite Kirby joint. Enjoy.

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Action Bronson x MTV RiFF RaFF x Dana Coppafeel "Hot Shots Part Deux"

The good folks over at UniFi Records out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin have been talking about this track and video for a while now. I remember peeping some behind the scenes pics a few months back. There's been quite the build up. And finally, they unleash Hot Shots Part Deux featuring Action Bronson, MTV RiFF RaFF and the homie Dana Coppafeel over the WhiteRussian produced track. Hit play and enjoy the
Stan Perry Jr. directed and Xavier Ruffin edited video. I dig it! Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Oddisee "The Gold Is Mine"

Fresh video. I dig it.

"Always nice when fans of the music & movement take it upon themselves to contribute. Well done guys!"

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What I'm Watching: J57 "Days Still Turn to Night" feat. Brown Bag AllStars & Andrew Thomas

NYC producer/emcee J57 dropped off two projects today over at J57music.com. Go check and cop those. But in the meantime, peep the vid for Days Still Turn to Night featuring his crew Brown Bag AllStars and Andrew Thomas of Recess/TheClubhouse, with cuts from BBAS' own DJ Element. I see these dudes out there trying to get that Oscar award in the Pace Rivers directed video. Ha!

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 143

I think Kirby's hairstyle dictates the mood of her music. I'm convinced. I think the straightened hair has something to do with the heartfelt and deep ballads of the last few days. Anyway, she wrote a song for you today. Help her share it with the world. Chea!

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Jinesis' Picks (5/22/12): Szjerdene and Kimbra

TMB affiliate and NYC producer Jinesis does it again with two solid selections in Szjerdene and Kimbra for his weekly picks. Enjoy the music. Chea!





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What I'm Watching: Chantele DiBrava "People Get Ready" (Cover)

A few times a week I venture away from rap and when I do, I often come across some solid finds. I stumbled on Chantele DiBrava's videos a week or so ago and have been caught up in them. I think she's dope. She's pushing heavy via her youtube page with a few different series. I dig it. You should check out what she has to offer and in the meantime, enjoy the Curtis Mayfield cover. Chea.

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What I'm Watching: Clear Soul Forces "Stick 'Em"

Produced by Ilajide, comes the second single from Clear Soul Forces' Detroit Revolution(s). Definitely digging this joint and the movie feel of the video. Enjoy. Chea!

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TheNext2Shine.com Presents #Discovery Part 2

From the good folks over at TheNext2Shine.com comes a great project called #Discovery. I definitely dig the compilation. Support good music. Chea!

"#Discovery is a collection of hand-picked artists that best represent the world of true R&B talent. They are the next wave of artists to make their splash into the stream of music, and is our ongoing commitment to provide you with fresh artistic point of views. All we ask now is.. Are you ready to for your #Discovery?"



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ScholarMan "The Lasting"

Dope project from ScholarMan on the production side of things. I dig it. So, spread love, it's the Brooklyn way ...

"The Lasting is a collection of beats that I have created over the past year or so. Some of these beats actually had lyrics recorded to them but were never released. I have included a range of sounds on this project – everything from boom-bap hip-hop to alternative melodies. The inspiration and fuel behind the title is simply achieving a level of respect and notoriety that is lasting instead of gaining temporary, trivial attention. In a nutshell, The Lasting creates the legacy."



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What I'm Watching: Wise "From The Buck"

Wise, an upcoming conscious rapper from Bucktown (aka Brooklyn), recently dropped a mixtape called The Blakk Plague Theory earlier this month. From the Buck is one of the features on the mixtape and features the classic Protect Yo' Neck beat. Check him out.

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 141 & 142

Enjoy the latest from Kirby's A Song A Day series.



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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 125

One hundred and twenty five episodes and no looking back, bitch. Ha! As with every Monday, I hope this ep helps kick off your week. Chea!

01. Oddisee - Paralyzed
02. Selah Sue feat. J. Cole - Raggamuffin (remix)
03. MaLLy & the Sundance Kid feat. K.Raydio - Good One
04. Artis - Pop The Glock
05. Adrift Da Belle - Love Somebody
06. Styliztik Jones - Pop It Off
07. Proph feat. John Myers - Million Dolla Slave
08. MaLLy & the Sundance Kid - Unplugged

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SUBMiT "Window Seat Trailer"

Ya'll know I don't usually post trailers or snippets. The only ones I post either hype me up or leave me really wondering what's next. This joint from the homie SUBMiT does both. Directed by SUBMiT and Abijeet Achar of New Vintage Productions, check the trailer for his new project Window Seat, due out July 18th. What happens next? Guess we gotta wait and see. In the meantime, enjoy the preview. Chea!

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Madden Miles "The Candace Bailey Beat Tape"

TMB affiliate and Wisconsin beat maker Madden Miles returns with a new beat tape dedicated to G4TV's Candace Bailey. I've been involved with his last three projects but on the latest, Madden Miles leads the direction and continues to show his growth as a beat maker. Enjoy. Oh and happy birthday Candace. Chea!

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 139 & 140

It's the freakin' weekend and I hope you're having a great one. While you're relaxing, enjoy some music from the very talented Kirby Lauryen. Until soon. Chea!



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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 138

Another day, another beautiful song from the talented Kirby Lauryen. She wrote a song for you, help her tell the world.

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 124

As with every Friday, this episode is compiled of dope tracks featured over at RefinedHype and DJBooth throughout the week. I hope this EP helps kick off your weekend. Chea!

01. Oddisee - Man I Use To Be
02. Rashad feat. PA Flex
03. tabi Bonney x Yasiin Bey - Chop Chop
04. King Mez - Monte Carlo
05. J57 feat. Rasheed Chappell & DJ Brace
06. Styliztik Jones - Higher Than High (Phil The Agony)

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Andy Suzuki & The Method "Lucy" (Live at Quad Studios)

A few days ago the homies Andy Suzuki & The Method dropped off the cool visuals for Take Care Of Me from their The Ghost Stories EP. But these guys are always working on new music. Recently Andy stepped into Quad Studios to record a live acoustic version of Lucy from their upcoming project. Shouts to Chris O'Konski behind the lens. I'm a big fan of Andy and the crew, and I'm looking forward to more of their new stuff. In the meantime, enjoy this cool preview. Chea!

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 137

It's the principle of the situation. Ha! Kirby definitely gets real on this joint where an argument with your current lover turns into a call to your ex.

"So I had an idea today and I went for it! That's what song a day is about right? So here we are. I hope you enjoy the song I wrote for you today, and the visual!" -KL

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Selah Sue "Raggamuffin" feat. J. Cole

Having already made a huge splash overseas, the Belgium-born Selah Sue comes state side with the smash remix to Raggamuffin, which features the ill assist from J. Cole. I'm definitely feeling her sound. Her self-titled debut hits the US August 2. In the meantime, hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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What I'm Watching: Dom O Briggs "EyeLuvMuseik"

With No Sleep Pro behind the lens, Dom O Briggs serves up the BackPackNY produced cut. EyeLuvMuseik is the third video from his recent Always Inspire(d) project and is also a part of his Allen Iverson Series, as he releases vids and new music until June 7th. Hit play and enjoy.

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Slaughterhouse w/ guests Duece Bug and more (Pics & Vids)

Slaughterhouse came through CT once again but after a longer time in the industry, folks must have been a lot more hip to who they were because the place was packed as hell. Wall to wall fans lined up to see these four lyrical monsters do what they're known to do on the mic. Their personalities on Twitter and their video blogs, which is up to number 6 now, add a lot to who these guys are which in turn brings more fans to the show. But let's not forget, the homies Duece Bug, Chuck Nickels, and White Cheddar helped get the night started. With their energetic stage presence, these cats spit lyrics after lyrics while using practically every inch of the stage to liven up the crowd. Overall, it was a dope ass night. You could feel the intensity in the air and that Hip-Hop was definitely in the building. If you missed it or want to relive it, check these photos and videos out. Shoutout to my friend E for helping me shoot some of the show. Also, peep our Facebook page for even more photos. (Link on the right.)

What I'm Watching: Daley - "Alone Together" ft. Marsha Ambrosius

I know I'm 3 months late on this and I apologize but damn, this joint is smooth as hell. I'm super brand new to Daley and very familiar of Marsha and all I can say is they make an incredible pair on this track. Definitely more of my kind of R&B here. Apparently, he only has this one video out but I'm keeping an ear and eye out for this cat. Extremely dope.



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