Happy Holidays from The Mad Bloggers (and Run DMC)

From our family to yours, happy holidays from OC, Q and Tha Lady Blogga! Enjoy!



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What I'm Watching ... "Young Forever" Jay-Z & Mr. Hudson (OFFICIAL VID)

Check out the official video from Jay-Z and Mr. Hudson, "Young Forever". Thanks @SinnamonS for the link.



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Happy Happy Joy JOY ... @EricMire and @MelissaCzarnik "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" [LIVE]

I caught this joint in an email from Melissa Czarnik (one of the coolest people I've ever met that I never met in person). Czarnik performed "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" with the Eric Mire Band down at WMSE 91.7 FM (Milwaukee) as part of a 12 song Christmas album sponsored by ThirdCoast Digest and WMSE.

"Poet/emcee Melissa Czarnik often performs live with the Eric Mire Band, a jazz-hip hop group, to blend Czarnik’s heartfelt and punchy lyrics with the bands funky and soulful rhythms. They were partners in our holiday song project, and the result is “O Come All Ye Faithful” as it’s never been heard before. The band comprises guitarist Eric Mire on guitar, Chip Baily (drums), Brad Bloom (sax), Don Bradshaw (Latin percussion) and Maurice Cotton (keys/vocals)."

You can view more videos from the project here:
thirdcoastdigest.com/2009/12/12-songs-holiday-project

Melissa Czarnik, "Strawberry Cadillac" - www.cdbaby.com/melissaczarnik ($7.99)
Eric Mire Band, "Spooky Love" - www.cdbaby.com/ericmire2 ($7.99)
Eric Mire, "eric mire" - www.cdbaby.com/ericmire ($7.99)


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Blitz the Ambassador Performs at OkayPlayer Holiday Jammy [VID]

Check out this joint, "Remembering The Future" performed live by Blitz The Ambassador at The Roots/OkayPlayer Holiday Jammy. It's dope! The homie Blitz has definitely been making moves throughout 2009 and I'm looking forward to more great music from him coming into the new year. And his team is looking forward to the same, "Look out for 2010 to be the year that Blitz busts that door off its hinges and smashes it to splinters."

Blitz the Ambassador • Remembering The Future at The Roots Holiday Jam • 2009 from MVMT on Vimeo.

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#Music Monday (Bonus) -- Clearing Out the Inbox

I'm clearing out the inbox and decided to share a bunch of good music with you on this Music Monday. Enjoy!

The Milwaukee emcee Kid Millions recently released "Recession-Proof Rap", which is now available on Ski School/Uni-Fi LPs and CDs. "With nine huge-sounding tracks that take you from snooze alarm to pavement in seconds each, Kid Millions does not waste time or money." Check out the sample from his new project.

www.myspace.com/kidmillions

Kid Millions "Victim to the Beat"





Ritchcraft has been dropping remixes for the last six Tuesdays and today he released his remix EP, Say It Ain’t So. "The EP features remixes of hip hop notables such as AZ, Nas, Large Pro, The Roots, and Saigon, and also includes bonus tracks by local talent Kayo, Coolera and Ritchcraft himself." Check it out.

www.nicoroth.com
ritchcraft.bandcamp.com [Download]


AZ "Do or Die" (Ritchcraft Remix)






Check out Frankie Flowers, another dope emcee out of Milwaukee. Check out this track from him and if you dig it, go ahead and purchase the full project. I've checked it, it's quality.

cdbaby.com/cd/frankieflowers

Frankie Flowers "For You"





Check out BIC a young upcoming group from the Bronx. They have a new mixtape out "Light Something - A Festival Of Light(ing Up)s"

Light Something - A Festival Of Light(ing Up)s [Download]

BIC "Supremacy"






The fellas of Ashy L Bowz crack me up. Check out the Jodeci inspired "Dry Humpin^2: Diary Of A Ashy Band", the new mixtape from the duo out of NYC. Enjoy.

nolotion.com
Dry Humpin^2: Diary Of A Ashy Band [Download]

Ashy L. Bowz "Pheenin"



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#MusicMonday ... Eartha Kitt "Santa Baby"

"Maaaaarrrrcuuuuuussss" It's the Music Monday before Christmas and I decided why not share one of my favorite Christmas Songs, "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt (RIP). Enjoy, happy Monday and happy holidays too!



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MVPuppets: Blitzen Raps

The Most Valuable Puppets are back. This time, Blitzen, voiced by Lupe Fiasco, has a message for Santa, Kobe & LeBron.



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What I'm Watching ... Corinne Bailey Rae "I'd Do It All Again"

There's a list of women that I would marry instantly and Corrine Bailey Rae is in the Top Five (TMI? LOL) Her voice is amazing and her music is great. I caught this joint from Corrine and love the video. I had to share. This is the live joint but check out the video for "I'd Do It All Again". Enjoy.

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Anarch Eighty Presents....Masta Ace & Edo.G's Album Release Party

December in New York City is always fun. Between Holiday Parties, Industry events and shows, BUSY is the way to stay during this time of year. As the year is coming to a close, there are some super events and shows on deck! On December 22nd, I urge you to come out and join me for Masta Ace and EDO.G’s album release party at Southpaw. Set to perform are Sadat X, Jean Grae, Toure, DOITALL (of Lords of the Underground), Sha Stimulu and special guests. Mister Cee is providing the tunes so the music promises to be on point! Check the flyer below and get your tickets!. For immediate info, hit up @FROactiv on Twitter. See you there!!!!

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J.Cole Interview w/The Come Up Show

I caught this J. Cole interview in an email from the homie Chedo over at the Come Up Show. "He is one of my favorite new artists and I am really excited to see him go far," Chedo said. "The Warm Up in my opinion is one of the best mixtapes I have heard, music with feeling as I like to call it."

Chedo had the opportunity to interview J.Cole while he was in London, Ontario opening up for the Blueprint 3 concert. Check out the full interview over at TheComeUpShow.com.


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The Foreign Exchange's Grammy Nomination Video

Check out this video with The Foreign Exchange members Phonte and Nicolay talking about their Grammy nomination for "Daykeeper". I am proud of them for staying true to themselves and their music.

The Foreign Exchange's Grammy nomination video from The Foreign Exchange on Vimeo.

Click here to download "Daykeeper" for free.


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Alicia Keys on Colbert Report

Alicia Keys was a guest last night on Colbert Report where Stephen interviewed her and also surprised the guests and myself with a verse on her song "Empire State of Mind Part 2 (Broken Down)".

Check it out...

The Colbert Report	Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Alicia Keys
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor U.S. Speedskating

The Colbert Report	Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor U.S. Speedskating

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