Check It ... Wu-Tang - "Meteor Hammer feat. Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson & Termanolgy"

Get ready because on July 26th, this album drops and with a track like this, you're not going to want to pass up on it. How dope is this?!



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Check It ... Ghostface x Black Thought "In Tha Park"

At 5:30 this morning I hit play on the advance copy of Ghostface Killah's Apollo Kids. Uh, dope. Before listening to the full project I had heard this Black Thought featured track, which found itself on replay throughout the weekend. Also dope. Initially when I saw all the features on Apollo Kids (the project features Jim Jones, Ugod, Raekwon, Method Man, Redman and the Game among others) I frowned. But the features work. And they work well. Cop that Apollo Kids tomorrow and enjoy "In Tha Park" in the meantime. Chea!



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EVENT: Ghostface Killah w/Special Guests Sheek Louch & Big Stat (Tour)

Mon. Oct. 11th: TOADS PLACE - 300 York St. New Haven, CT

Tues. Oct. 12th: PARADISE ROCK CLUB - 967 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA

Wed. Oct. 13th: LUPOS - 79 Washington St. Providence, RI

Thurs. Oct. 14th: THE TROCADERO - 1003 Arch st. Philladelphia PA

Mon. Oct.18th: HIGHER GROUND - 1214 Williston Rd, S. Burlington VT

Tues. Oct. 19th: ROCKOS BAR & GRILL - 253 Wilson St. Manchester, NH

Wed. Oct. 20th: THE CHANCE - 6 Crannel St Poughkeepsie NY

Thurs. Oct. 21st: CRAZY DONKEY - 1058 Broadhollow Rd Farmingdale, NY

Wu Tang - Return of the Wu & Friends

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Wu Tang - Return of the Wu & Friends


Since their debut album, 1993's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Wu-Tang has become synonymous with gritty, direct lyrics and beats that draw from classic soul, horn-blasted funk, cinematic curios, and dirty guitar licks (among many others.) With each successive album, the group solidifies their hold on hip-hop, watching over the years as rappers, trends and ephemeral styles come and go and become musical footnotes in the game.

As devoted fans clamor and salivate for anything Wu-related, Gold Dust & Nature Sounds are proud to announce the release of Return of the Wu & Friends, produced and compiled by Wu-Tang Clan producer/DJ Mathematics and including some exclusive tracks, lost gems and old time favorites featuring all nine emcees.

The 16 tracks featured on Return of the Wu & Friends were compiled from songs recorded during the group's critically acclaimed 2000 album The W through 2008, including exclusive tracks like "Steppin 2 Me" featuring GZA, Inspectah Deck and Masta Killa. The producer also offers a slew of new remixes, including "Respect Mine" and "Clap". On the former, featuring Raekwon, Method Man and Cappadonna, the sprightly piano loop found on the original (from Mathematics' 2003 solo album Love, Hell or Right) gets flipped into a slower, more ominous track anchored by a funky slap bass line.

On Return of the Wu & Friends, every member gets their chance to shine, backed by Mathematics' acute ability to perfectly match each member's cadence and tone to the respective beat. Slower, more soulful tracks like "Da Way We Were" and "Strawberries & Cream" are balanced with classic Wu funk like "Iron God Chamber" and "It's What It Is" (the latter the new superhero anthem for the 21st century.) For anyone fiending for more Wu classics, Return of the Wu & Friends offers up an album's worth of tracks sure to fill the need for Wu bangers.

Having known the Clan since the mid-80s and produced for them since 1996, Mathematics is no stranger to the group. Starting off as GZA's DJ during the emcee's Cold Chillin' days, the producer has since gone on to create a diverse and memorable production catalog with the group, contributing tracks to The W and 8 Diagrams, as well as Ghostface Killah's Supreme Clientele, GZA's Beneath The Surface, Method Man's Tical 2000: Judgement Day and Method Man & Redman's Blackout!.

Wu-Tang- The Return of The Wu-Friends will be released on 2-16-10 on Gold Dust Records

DL Link to "Clap 2010" f/Raekwon, Ghostface Method Man & U-God: "Clap 2010"

www.WuTang-ReturnOfTheWu.com/

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Tha Lady Blogga pays homage to the only Lady “Rockin’ the Bells’…

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Rock the Bells has been a part of my vocabulary for years. So when my hubby surprised me with near front row seats for my birthday, I was ecstatic!!! Being at Rock the Bells is like being at Hip-Hop school and all the wack acts (Souljah Boy, Hurricane Chris, etc. etc.) need to come and sit in the audience with a pen and notepad to take notes.

First and foremost, I want to address the fact that there were no ladies on the bill this year. Until the tour came to NYC and had a contest about winning an opening performance spot hosted by Ed Lover. Many were called but the chosen was one and SHE (yes I said she) did the damn thing. The winner of the contest was a female DJ/rapper by the name of Jasmine Solano (@jasminesolano).

She has been on the scene for a while now and can be found spinning for various spots in NYC, including the popular Monday night “Electric Punanny” party at Sway. When she’s not manning the turntables, she’s on the mic, performing “That’s Not It” or “Coco Puff”. My personal favorite is “That’s Not It”. Wearing some cool ass leopard black tights, she worked the stage at Rock the Bells and made her presence known. My only gripe is that the crowd wasn’t as big as it should’ve been for her. She was the only chick on the bill. That deserves kudos in itself.

The line-up this year was impressive. I am not going to get into all that but…
I was thoroughly impressed with the Wu-Tang performance. It was only supposed to be RZA, GZA and Ghostface Killah. We were pleasantly surprised when the other members of the Wu stepped out and blessed the stage, right down to my man Meth!!! Yes, Method Man blessed the stage, ran through the audience and the whole bit. Needless to say, my love for the Wu was rekindled and I cannot wait to see what they bring next. In memory of Old Dirty, they reincarnated his performance in his eldest son who had the look, knew the lyrics and had the spirit of his father (may he R.I.P.). That was definitely a good look for the Clan!

In the wake of all this wack ass music I am forced to listen to on the radio, Rock the Bells and the BHF (Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival) have helped me get through it. There are still more performances to be seen and I wish I could hit them all up. I urge you to support REAL hip-hop and all that these artists bring to the table…


Check out Jasmine Solano - www.myspace.com/jasminesolano