J.C.I.T.Y - "What I Got To Say"

J.C.I.T.Y, an MC from Boston, comes through on this track with dope east coast flavored production on the track titled "What I Got To Say" off his latest, a concept album "From The Bottom To The Top" (a collection of his flows over south and up north influenced beats, hence the title). You can download his music for FREE off his MySpace page. Check out the single.



Download the entire concept album here for Free:
J.C.I.T.Y - "From The Bottom To The Top"


The Bottom (1-9 tracks flowing over Southern Style Beats)
The Top (10-18 tracks flowing over East Coast Beats)

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Jordan Crawford Dunks On LeBron

Shout out to eBaumnation.com for this...






Jordan Crawford speaks on the whole incident on First Take.



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Consequence featuring Kanye West & John Legend

There's nothing wrong with spreading G.O.O.D. music, is there? Single from Consequence off his upcoming album that's being produced by himself, Kanye and Q-Tip. I'm in anticipation.


Consequence - Whatever You Want ft. Kanye West and John Legend



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Rakim - Holy Are You

Just a reminder that Rakim's album titled Seventh Seal drops this fall. More of what I need musically. Hope you guys go out and support the music. Check out his new single off the album.


Rakim - Holy Are You


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Pres Obama on Henry Louis Gates Arrest ...

The entire situation with Henry Louis Gates and the Cambridge Police is absolutely ridiculous! You break into your own home and then get arrested for disorderly conduct? Really?! How many folks have forgotten their keys or misplaced them and then had to break into the house? Yeah, I would imagine a lot of us. The President definitely drops knowledge on race relations in America. Even as the first black President, he knows that race issues are far from over.

Throwback Thursday - A Tribe Called Quest "Check the Rhime"

Chilling at work and someone mentioned this song. We immediately put it on. We've been vibing to this joint ever since. So, I decided to share. Enjoy a little throwback Thursday joint.

Joe - "Signature"

Oh what a nice surprise it was to go to the stores and pick up Maxwell's BLACKsummers'night and run into who I think is one of the most vocally talented R&B singers out. Joe's Signature, released on July 14th, is yet another breath of fresh air for quality music. It's the kind of music I won't find on the radio. Why? My guess is because it's too good. It's not simple or raunchy or gimmicky. And you know what? That's just how I love them. Q says "slow it down for the ladies". I asked him if he was ready for that. Check out this video off Joe's latest release. Song is called "MAJIC". And do good music as well as yourself a favor, go buy this album!!!







Joe - Very Special Friend




Joe - Friends Don't Let Friends



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Check It ... Nappy Roots featuring Anthony Hamilton "Down N Out"

Haven't heard from these dudes in a minute. Check it...
www.nappyroots.com

Nicolay & Ugene "Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)"

Post straight from the homie producer Nicolay!

Today, I am another year older, and what better to commemorate this than with a particularly festive 'Off The Shelf' download, aimed for the dancefloors!

In the previous installment of this series, I broke down the story of how I first met the lovely and talented Moon Baker, many years ago. That story really isn't complete without acknowledging another good friend of mine, the amazingly talented Dutch singer and keyboardist Ugene.

My bandmates and I had seen Ugene perform on a late night television show one night in '95 or '96, and we were all floored. A voice like Ugene's, you just don't hear everyday, especially in The Netherlands. It took us a while to track him down, but we eventually got a hold of him and somehow persuaded him to sing and play with us for a while. Fortunately for us, he ended up playing with us for several years. Most of my favorite memories from those days involve sharing the stage and the rehearsal studio with Ugene and Moon, who formed an incredible vocal tandem together.

To make a long story short: Ugene and I recorded this cover version of the Quincy Jones produced Donna Summer track "Love Is In Control (Finger In The Trigger)" in April of 2005. It was originally intended for a compilation album on an indie label, but they didn't use it and so the track ended up on the shelf.

Ugene is another artist that deserves any and all attention. He's currently working on a new project with a formation that actually includes two other friends of mine from Europe, Krewcial and Gus. Until next time, and as always...

thanks for listening, Nicolay
www.nicolaymusic.com

Check It ... Hezekiah

Stumbled upon Hezekiah randomly. I dig dude! Caught his album on iTunes and peeped this video featuring Bilal. Check him out. He's definitely doing his thing!



www.myspace.com/hezekiah3

Affion Crockett spoofs Drake's Hot 97.1 Appearance

Um, waaaaaaaaaaaay too many bombs! Waaaaaaaaay too many! Check Affion Crockett spoofs the Drake "Blackberry freestyle" on the Flex Show. Affion is a funny dude.

Watch First ... (original)


Spoof...

Eyedea & Abilities "Burn Fetish" (Live)

It's an interesting and different type of sound but I like different. I dig it. Plus these dudes have an album called By The Throat (which is cool by me). Check Eyedea & Abilities.