SHAD RETURNS TO NEW YORK CITY ...

Shad is that dude and he returns to New York on November 4 to rock a show at Pianos (LES). Check out the info below.

Shad (www.shadk.com) is quickly becoming one of Canada’s most respected young artists. His sophomore record, The Old Prince, was received with top reviews by music critics across the board, snagging a Juno nomination for Best Rap Recording of the Year and securing a spot on the coveted Polaris Music Prize short-list. Shad will return to New York on Wednesday November 4, 2009 to rock a show at Pianos (158 Ludlow).

Completing three national tours in 2008 and performing in 46 cities this summer on the 2009 VANS Warped Tour, Shad has over 200 live shows under his belt and looks most comfortable when he’s in front of an audience. From the Hillside Music Festival to Warped Tour to opening for Common and Lupe Fiasco, Shad is able to connect with music lovers of almost any genre through his remarkable live show.

Shad broke ground with his 2005 independent debut When This is Over, earning praise for its honest and clever lyrics and its distinct musical aesthetic. His sophomore release, The Old Prince became an Internet hot-potato, received 10/10 on RapReviews.com, and equal comparisons to Kanye West and Common on OkayPlayer.com.

Shad’s skillful wordplay and smooth flow on The Old Prince, combined with his engaging live shows, and four outstanding music videos (The Old Prince Still Lives at Home became YouTube’s #1 featured video World Wide) have allowed Shad to develop tribes of devout fans right across the globe.

With two slow-roasting classics under his belt, Shad continues to walk the humble path. He appreciates the chance to make and share his thoughts through music.

Shad – Live at Pianos:
Wednesday November 4, 2009
Pianos (www.pianosnyc.com)
158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton)
$10 Advanced Tickets, 21+

"...Fools wanna make stars, instead of music that's smart and special, because art at a level that's real can be harder to peddle ..."




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Jamie Foxx on Plies

Jamie Foxx open with talking about "I only heard the good records" in reference to Plies music (What good records?) But then he bounces back with calling Plies out for being fake and running from "real n*ggas" and hiding in the bathroom. I said a long time ago that Plies was wack and fake. He's just a gimmick.



(I caught this link over @ nahright.com)


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#MusicMonday ... Black Box "Everybody Everybody"

Q had to bring it back so now I'm feeling nostalgic. Enjoy!




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#MusicMonday ... Luther Vandross "Never Too Much"

Yeah, I'm going to take it back just a bit! Happy Monday and enjoy!



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Foreign Exchange Live at B.B. Kings in NYC

I got the pleasure to see Foreign Exchange perform at B.B. Kings recently in NYC this past weekend. If you didn't go, you missed a great show. Waited in line for a while in the rain for it. Well worth it. Check out the pics and videos.














Foreign Exchange - House of Cards



Foreign Exchange - Nic's Groove featuring Rapper Big Pooh



Foreign Exchange performing Bobby Brown's On Our Own from the movie Ghostbusters II



Foreign Exchange - Ig'nant Songs Done The Neo-Soul Way


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What I'm Listening To....Brian McKnight - What I've Been Waiting For

Brian McKnight "What I've Been Waiting For" / Evolution Of A Man In Stores & Online 10.27.09



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What I'm Watching ... Raheem DeVaughn "Bulletproof"

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Check It ... Diamond District "Hologram"

I caught this Diamond District track over at www.thisisrealmusic.com. This track Hologram is dope and is suppose to be on the upcoming project from the crew out of the DMV. Check it ...



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Check It ... Tony J "U Need a Man"

Check out new music from Tony J. According to his bio, Tony J is on a mission: "With the new generation of R&B artists singing tales of promiscuous lifestyles, today’s R&B music has lost its connection with love and romance. Houston native, Tony J, wants to change that." The track is pretty dope. Check it out.



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Download ... Jermiside "Die Jerm Die"

jermiside.bandcamp.com

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HIP HOP DISHONORS (SPOOF)

Affion Crocket strikes again. LMAO!

@OCSupreme Presents...Sex, Lust & Pain

Do you love R&B music? Slow jams? Music from the 1990s to now? Well, I finally finished the 3rd installment to my slow jam series I started putting together for my listening enjoyment and yours. These mixes are not easy to make. So hard to remember some of the older tracks that were dope when they came out. So hard to choose from the many new tracks slipping through the racks. And last, it's so hard to put them in an order that flows from beginning to end. Ultimately, I will be the one happy with the results but honestly, I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. Because I know the feeling when you're listening to a CD from start to finish without wanting to skip a single track. The feeling you get when all you want to do is play that CD over and over. Well, hopefully, this is it. Thanks!


"Sex, Lust & Pain"
1. Bilal - Soul Sista
2. Cassie - Leave You a Message
3. R. Kelly - Put My T-Shirt On
4. Keith Sweat - Chocolate Girl
5. Donell Jones - Think About It (Don't Call My Crib)
6. Glenn Lewis - Storm
7. Next - Butta Love
8. Amerie - Just Like Me
9. Tank - Sex, Love and Pain
10. TLC - Red Light Special
11. Mary J. Blige - It's On ft. R. Kelly
12. LSG - Door #1
13. Janet Jackson - Together Again (Jimmy Jam Deeper Remix)
14. Boyz II Men - Uhh Ahh
15. R. Kelly - Naked
16. Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do)
17. Aaliyah - Can I Come Over
18. Tamia - Last First Kiss

Download Here: Sex, Lust & Pain
(For Promotional Use Only)

Get Vol. 1 Here: The Lights Off LP

Get Vol. 2 Here: Good Moanin'

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