HHVtv Presents the Making of "We Got It"

One thing I miss is being in the studio. I use to constantly chill in studios with rappers and singers alike during the creative process and from time to time offered my opinion here and there. The energy in a studio is so great when someone is creating some dope music. Recently a group of Canadian emcees got together for a collaboration at The Greenhouse Studios in Vancouver. This is a behind the scenes look at the making of "We Got It" featuring Defenders of the Faith, e.d.d.e, Kyprios and SonReal. Enoy. Chea!

Also, check out the bonus video featuring friend of TMB e.d.g.e.



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What I'm Watching: SonReal "Where's Waldo?"

Fresh video for the title track from Canadian rapper SonReal's latest project. The dude is definitely putting in work and the new vid is just another example. Check it. Chea!

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What I'm Watching 5/17/11: Quake & Kayo, The Cranberry Show, Foff and St. Joe Louis

It's Tuesday and I have four dope videos for you that I've bumped into on the Internets or caught via email. Today, you get a solid offering from Quake & Kayo, The Cranberry Show, Foff and St. Joe Louis. Enjoy the videos after the jump. Chea!

What I'm Watching (4/8/11): Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose, STS, SonReal and Dana Coppafeel & Reason

I usually posts these on Tuesdays and Thursdays but sometimes life happens and so here we are on a Friday morning and I'm sharing a few fresh videos with you that I've bumped into on the Internets or caught via email. You don't mind, do you? Nope. Ha!

This Friday morning I have four fresh videos from Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose, STS, SonReal and Dana Coppafeel & Reason. Not only are they fresh videos but all four are dope tracks too. Sit back and take in what television is missing after the jump. Chea!

SonReal Fly By Session x "Here I Am"

SonReal Double-time - Fly By Session from Darren Lee Irwin on Vimeo.

SonReal is dope. I first caught the Vancouver emcee late last year and have been a fan since. Just a few hours ago he dropped off a pretty fresh acappella vid for Fly By Session and a new single, "Here I Am." Damn, he just released his latest Where's Waldo but hasn't let up on new material. The dude is dope. Enjoy.



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First Listen: SonReal "Where's Waldo" (Download)

The first time I heard SonReal was back in December. Kind of late in the game perhaps considering the Canadian emcee had been putting out music for a while at that point. But I've been steady playing catch up since hearing that Tona featured track, "Dr Dumb It Down." I thought something was dope about SonReal during that first listen. I haven't been disappointed since. Leading up to the release of his latest project, Where's Waldo, SonReal was steady pushing visuals and singles for both this project and his previous one, The Lightyear Mixtape. I became a fast fan of his work.

Last month I linked up with SonReal for my column Return of The Real over at RefinedHype.com and we talked about his sound and this project. He's on a mission to bring his music to the world.

During that interview I asked him about the concept behind Where's Waldo. He responded, "It has nothing to do with that lil’ red striped dude. I just called it that for familiarity and what not. It's all about me being an artist right now that is hard to find in the grand scheme of things, but once you find me.... it's over. You’re like "damn... I found him this guy is dope"

At seventeen tracks, Where's Waldo is definitely a winner. SonReal prides himself on dope hooks and you definitely get that over some solid production coupled with some incredible word play. If you weren't paying attention to SonReal before this, Where's Waldo is a fine introduction. You can preview below and if you dig it, download it. Enjoy. Chea!



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Return of the Real: The Rise of SonReal

Check out my latest column of Return of The Real over at RefinedHype.com featuring Canada's own SonReal. We talked about his last project, The Lightyear Mixtape. We talked about his new project, Where's Waldo. We also talked Canadian Hip-Hop and more. Check it out.

Return of the Real: The Rise of SonReal

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Check It ... SonReal "Blast Off" (Prod. By Classified)

I heard this track early this morning. It's dope. I've posted up a few of SonReal's videos and ahead of his new project Where's Waldo, he releases the Classified produced track "Blast Off". High energy. Dope rhymes. Hit play and enjoy. Look out for my interview with SonReal Monday on RefinedHype.




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What I'm Watching ... SonReal "Already There" feat. Rich Kidd

I dig SonReal. Dude is dope. Anyway, check out the video for "Already There" that is making waves north of the border, with two stateside debuts yesterday. Enjoy the Alex Colthart directed video featuring Rich Kidd. Look out for SonReal's new project, Where's Waldo, dropping February 28th.

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The Mad Video Selection

Laws - "Runaway"

Salutations and welcome to the first edition of The Mad Video Selection. We take 5 of the hottest videos and put them on display for your viewing pleasure. This week we had a hard time choosing who to select for our inaugural post. After some deliberation and a touch of Grey Goose, we finally cropped the list down to five. All of these videos are worth a watch or three. If you would like your video to be considered for this list email ReadBeanpie@gmail.com. Check out the rest of the videos after the jump. Enjoy!

What I'm Watching ... SonReal "Clap For Me"

I'm definitely becoming a fan of SonReal. Dude is dope. Check his newest video, "Clap for Me." Filmed and edited by Dane Collison, with additional filming by Byron Wilson and Aaron Hoffman. Enjoy. Chea!

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What I'm Watching ... SonReal "I Tried"

I dig the video. I dig the track. I dig the moral of the story too. Check out the latest video from SonReal. It's dope. Enjoy.

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What I'm Watching ... SonReal "Dr. Dumb it Down" Feat. Tona

I caught this in the email from Vancouver's SonReal. The track features Tona and is off of SonReal's upcoming project Where's Waldo? dropping in January. Check out this vid in the meantime.

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