Interview: Miss Special x Pac Div

Miss Special is dope. And so are her interviews. When she interviews someone, she does her research but you also know she's truly a fan of the folks she's interviewing based on the questions and her genuine excitement. I respect her hustle and dig her style. Anyhoo, peep her latest featuring Pac Div.

Miss Special talks to Pac Div before their show with Snoop Dogg/Lion in Sacramento. The group speaks about their favorite Snoop songs, the sound of their new project "G.M.B.", the upcoming video for "Bank", and their latest video for "Black Acura". They also talk about critiquing each other, working as a team, and each of their own upcoming projects.Miss Special [@MiSS1SPECiAL] talks to Pac Div before their show with Snoop Dogg/Lion in Sacramento. The group speaks about their favorite Snoop songs, the sound of their new project "G.M.B.", the upcoming video for "Bank", and their latest video for "Black Acura". They also talk about critiquing each other, working as a team, and each of their own upcoming projects.

(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)

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What I'm Watching: Charmingly Ghetto "Catching Feelings"

The homie Charmingly Ghetto drops off the simple, yet fresh visuals for Catching Feelings from his new project Kickz N Starez, dropping January 17th via TMB and Heyday Footwear. Shouts to Sauce Fonda on the beat and Evan Mann and John Powers on direction. Enjoy the vid. Chea!

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Interview: Miss Special x Sean Lamarr (of DLRN)

Miss Special chats with Sean Lamarr of DLRN following the release of their 3rd project "Awakenings". They spoke about the new member added to the group, Iman Malika, the planning behind the 3 projects (all 8 tracks for 88.8mph), the tie between the movie "Awakenings" and the growth between the projects. They also spoke about the decision to not have any features on this project, the phenomenal video for "Good Company", and the 4th project coming real soon.

(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)

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NEW RELEASE: Capital Ode x Shawn K x Mouse Sucks "the Where's Jarett EP"

The Where's Jarett EP is a collaborative project between Brooklyn MC's Capital Ode, Shawn K & Mouse Sucks. The project is an ode to their friend and also frequent collaborator named Jarett. Jarett is missing in action. Want to know what happened to Jarett? Download the Where's Jarett EP for a few clues.


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Cazzie Jetson (of THEBLKHANDS) "Just Might Make You Famous"

A few days ago, Cazzie Jetson of THEBLKHANDS released the first cut from his upcoming project Jetsonia II. Sango on the beat. Enjoy.



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Interview: Miss Special x Thurz

Miss Special talks once again to Thurz about his latest mixtape "517 West Queen" and his upcoming album "Blood On The Canvas". They also speak about his latest video for "Are You Not?", more work with Dibia$e, an upcoming track with Willie B of TDE, THX, and Glasses Malone. Additionally a track produced by Polyester and Scoop DeVille, his support of Paper Rose Imagination, working with Bambu again, and an upcoming track with Nneka.

"Blood On The Canvas" is set to release in early 2013 and will feature production from Ro Blvd, THX, DJ Khalil, and Foniks, as well as verses from Black Milk, Like from Pac Div, and possibly Elzhi.

(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)

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What I'm Watching: RoQ'y TyRaiD - "TyRaiD Waves"

In preparation of his upcoming project, "The Dichotomy of RoQ'y TyRaiD", the homie drops a quick video jumping on Joey Bada$$'s Waves beat and does it a complete service by complimenting it with his incredibly intense lyrics. I already hit play 4 times before I ended up posting this.



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Apollo Brown & Guilty Simpson - "Parkour" (Bonus Track)

"I vow to never hustle backwards / Don't ask me if I heard another rapper. Fuck 'em all!"

Guilty Simpson is that dude. Bonus track here further solidifies his stake as one of my favorite albums of the year. The combo you get with Apollo's production and Simpson's commanding flow is not to be messed with.



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What I'm Watching: Talib Kweli - "Outstanding" feat. Ryan Leslie

This the type of Hip-Hop directed at women type of music I dig. Real dope lyrics, good production, a nice feature in R. Les. Yep.



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Sha Stimuli & Dynamite Bruhz - "Rapping Paper" feat. Skyzoo and Torae

Off his last project in his 12th stop of 'The Rent Tape Series' coming out on December 24th, Sha Stimuli drops "Rapping Paper" featuring more dope emcees with Skyzoo and Torae. Peep it.

The full project, The Present, will be available for free download on Monday, December 24th on Bandcamp.com. All tracks are produced by The Dynamite Bruhz for Salem Psalms Library and all cuts are by three-time Scribble Jam champion Dj Precyse.

EP Features: Planet Asia, J Live, Boog Brown, Reks, Big Pooh, Jamal Buford, Playboy Tre, and many others.

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¡MAYDAY! - Smash & Grab Mixtape

¡MAYDAY! is back with a free offering in a dope filled, 25 track, talent featured mixtape to get your fix after their early in the year release "Take Me To Your Leader" and in preperation for next year's "Believers". Shoutout to DJBooth.net for the link.

SMASH & GRAB
The beginning of the end has arrived. Free survival guide attached. 78 minutes of life saving procedures featuring advice from Black Thought, Spaceghostpurrp, Jay Rock, Stevie Stone, M1 of Dead Prez, Yelawolf, & more.

Sponsored by Strange Music, Monster Energy, & DJBooth.net. Get yours today and when all else fails SMASH & GRAB!!

 www.MaydayOnline.com

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DICE - "Push Tru" feat. MacGuyver & Tese Fever

Good, motivating Hip-Hop track from Dice with some folks on the feature to help make this joint sound even better.



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Robert Raimon Roy "P*ssy Politicien"

"I'm your Pussy Politician. I can get you off, but you got to vote for me..."

I've been a fan of Robert Raimon Roy, starting back when he was just going by Rob Roy. His track Fur In My Cap had grabbed my attention and I haven't looked back since. We've had several conversations about his music. The dude is dope. And after Dollar Out of Fifteen Cents and King Warrior Magician Lover, last week, Roy quietly released his latest. Le tigre blanc comes after visuals and stand out cuts Axela, Little Egypt Wavy and Robert Raimon Roy. Among many other gems on the 10 track LP is perhaps my favorite, Pussy Politicien. Yeah. Roy is worth the listen.

Purchase Le tigre blanc



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The Black Opera "Fxckin Problem"

TMB are fans of The Black Opera. And we're fans of their version of Fxckin Problem. This is real shit. REAL. SHIT. We really do have some fxckin problems.

In times like these, Dark Comedy is no laughing matter. So with all jokes aside, we wanted to put a satirical spin on A$AP Rocky’s “Fuckin’ Problem” in order to address current events and issues. Events and issues that include the school shooting in Connecticut, gun control, mental health, and America’s prescription drug addition amongst others. RIP to everyone that lost their lives in the Newtown, CT school shooting and the innocent lives lost everyday in these streets and around the world.



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Interview: Miss Special x Johnny Polygon

Miss Special of Special Sundays Radio Show caught up with Johnny Polygon to get updates on all of his musical ventures. They spoke about his previous show on Karmaloop TV ("The Johnny Polygon Show"), dropping music before "Pussy Gun" and what to expect from those tracks, as well as his anticipated album "Pussy Gun". He also told the story behind the bay area influence of his new song "Stupid Doo Doo Dumb" and working with Thurz on "Are You Not?", as well as directing the video for it.

(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)

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maticulous "Christmas Sampler"

"I hope you are well, just wanted to share my new beat tape called Christmas Sampler." -maticulous

'Tis the season. And maticulous drops a new beat tape sampling a few Holiday favorites. Enjoy.

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e.d.g.e. "Documentary Flow"

"I've recently become very intrigued by Illuminati, New World Order and occult research, and I have been reading and watching documentaries into the early hours of the morning, often without realizing the time.  As a result, I have come across some information I was already aware of, and plenty more I had absolutely no idea about. That being said, I decided to write a verse outlining some of the points that were cycling around in my head last night, and this is the product." -e.d.g.e.



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Interview: Miss Special x John West

Miss Special of Special Sundays Radio Show caught up with John West to talk about the past, present, and future. They began by talking about his song "Loved You Tonight" and releasing the original version, singing on the Santa Monica Pier, and working with Pusha T and Christian Rich on "Lovely" because of Shae from N.E.R.D. He also spoke about his new sound having a more rock rhythmic sound and using a ukelele, as well as releasing a new album on Island Def Jam soon.

(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)

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What I'm Watching: Rome Clientel - "Betta Luv Em"

Off of The Empire 2: The Battlegrounds EP, Rome Clientel drops some heat on the topic pf one of his favorite football players in RGIII. Peep it.



Download the album for free here: http://www.romeclientel.com/

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MacGuyver - "No Apologies"

MacGuyver is back with a track he released to keep his skills sharp before releasing his new, upcoming project. This joint touches up on the uphill battles he sometimes faces in the Hip-Hop game.



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Motel Eola "Kids Looking For Gold"

"This instrumental project is about youthfulness, inspiration & the pursuit of happiness versus harsh reality. Kids Looking For Gold is my metaphor for our generation of individuals. We are all in search of our own "Gold" whether it be physical material possessions, the notion of success, or the achievement of our wildest dreams. Along this Journey for our "Gold" we may forget who we once were, conform to the norm, submit to defeat or accept "reality". As "Kids" we were forever optimistic, imaginative & experimental. The more we grow up the more we set aside our dreams as if the countdown of our life on earth is ever decreasing, leaving not enough time for us to do what we yearn for. No, we are dream chasers, creators and forever young at heart. We are Kids Looking For Gold." -Motel Eola



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What I'm Watching: "StillBeating" x Maclyn Lucille (prod. by @FrankTStein)

I KNOW this woman has been working her ass off, and today her hard work comes to fruition. Peep the visuals for "StillBeating" performed by newcomer Maclyn Lucille.



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New Release Round Up: Greg Grease & Soul Khan

I was afforded the opportunity to check out this Greg Grease Cornbread, Pearl & G project a few weeks back. His people hit me with the advance copy. Three tracks in I knew it was a winner. This LP quickly became a favorite. Still in rotation. I can't say enough about it. So, go stream this joint. And if you dig it, cop it.

Stream / Purchase

Soul Khan is Soul Khan; dope and consistent. Steady putting out quality music in EP form, with fresh videos to match.  On his latest he teams up with Abnormal on production to deliver Psalm. The Brown Bag AllStar representative doesn't disappoint. He never does. Enjoy the music.

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What I'm Watching: Top $ Raz "No Patience"

Post Hurricane Sandy, Top $ Raz takes you home to Far Rockaway, Queens for the latest visuals from Reign On The Parade. Produced by J57. Video directed by TruXArt.

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What I'm Watching: L.A. "Shut You Down"

L.A. delivers up the visuals for the Hippie Sabotage produced Shut You Down from her The L.A. Riots: Mental Fatality project. Look out for LA Lytes I: Revelations of Life Addict next year. In the meantime, enjoy the vid.

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What I'm Watching: "Special Delivery" x Bridget Kelly

What else did we expect besides perfection? Bridget Kelly is one of the few artists on my lists that never disappoint me when she drops a new track. "Special Delivery" is no exception. I predict an awesome career for this one here. Dedicated to the memory of Coney Island, check out Kelly's new joint below. Enjoy!


 

 

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What I'm Watching: Sid Sriram "Wake Up" (Live)

Live version of Sid Sriram's Wake Up off of Daydream.

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Interview: Miss Special x Keno

After Sacramento's Beats & Lumpia 3 event Miss Special of Special Sundays Radio Show spoke to Keno of T.U.S about his newest release "SNT FRM THE UNDRWRLD". They spoke about why the title had no vowels, his favorite feature on the project, working with Haz Solo and Jonathan Lowell on "Get Off My Lawn", rabies, yes, rabies, and more. He also gives an update on the T.U.S project and Ant Chedda pops in to talk about his collab with Keno.

(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)

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e.d.g.e. "Concrete & Camouflage" EP

Concrete & Camouflage is the latest project from TMB favorite e.d.g.e. An 8-song EP with production from So Sleazy, Stewie Vuiton, CientifiQ and others. Four lowercase, four periods, it's serious. Enjoy.

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Def Dee - "Numb Again" feat. yU & Hassaan Mackey

Def Dee provides us with music that seems like it's exactly what your speakers were missing.

Today, Def Dee is excited to share Numb Again (feat. yU & Hassaan Mackey) the first track off of his upcoming spring release, 33 an'a third. The album is a remix compilation with a twist. Dee took unreleased verses from his MMG brethren, along with some classic verses, and started remixing. Then he called in the spittas to fill in the blanks with entirely new bars. The results speak for themselves. Numb Again features an unreleased yU verse that was originally for his group The 1978ers. After Dee remixed it, he called up the gravel voiced Rochester MC Hassaan Mackey to lay an all new verse down. The result: numb.

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BLAX "Gritty Committee" feat Kendre Dashawn, Ma$on Highlife & Rue the Poet

BLAX links up with the young guns of the Milwaukee scene for the latest, Gritty Committee.  Enjoy. Chea!



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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 145

With the last episode of the year, I deliver another Friday installment of Hip-Hop Breakfast. And 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. CharlieRED feat. Jimi Hendrix - If 6 Were 9
02. League of Extraordinary Gz - Hankuri
03. The KickDrums x Dee Goodz - Higher
04. Pac Div feat. Chip Gnarley & Big Sik - Sneakerboxes
05. nuLOVE feat. Wally Left, Freakmite & Deon - Riki Oh
06. Pusha T feat. Popcaan & Travi$ Scott - Blocka
07. Game feat. Common - Jesus Piece
08. ICON - Against All Odds (I Don't Care)

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What I'm Watching: Marquese Scott at Conrad Electronic Essen

I've seen this guy before, but this is beyond dope! Check out Marquese Scott's latest dub-step performance at Conrad Electronic Essen. Enjoy.



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