What I'm Watching ... Jay-Z Feat. Swizz Beatz "On to the Next One" (OFFICIAL VID)

"Niggas want my old shit, buy my old album ..." Check out the official vid for "On to the Next One" from Jay-Z featuring Swizz Beatz. Happy New Year!



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Download ... The Five One "Free Remixes"

I've been slacking on checking the email over the last few days, mostly because I've been overworked at the day job. Yeah, day jobs suck but they pay the bills. I was pleased to find this project in the email. This The Five One project has been sitting for a few days too. I finally got the opportunity to check it out today. I'm definitely not disappointed. The band, out of the DMV, is pretty dope. Check out the Wale "Pretty Girls" cover, as well as their full project. Enjoy.



thefiveone.bandcamp.com/album/free-remixes

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Download ... The Life Of A Teenage Champion (Beat Tape)

I caught this in the email. Definitely worth a post. Enjoy the beat tape.

"As Thelonious' third beat tape this year, The Life Of A Teenage Champion is 21 tracks worth of proof that Thelonious Martin is no beatmaker to be slept on. This young beatsmith's hard work and determination are reflected in his latest release, available for download below.

"The Life Of A Teenage Champion is the basic sleep-eat-create lifestyle. To me, I’m doing what I love in simplest form and I rarely let anything bother that tranquility." - Thelonious Martin"

Download: The Life Of A Teenage Champion

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2010 Canadian Rap Future Superstars

I caught this over at thecomeupshow.com. You know I dig Canadian artist reppin hip-hop. This project is a great example of the skill coming out of the country to our north. Check it out, well worth the listen.

"He does this every year and it is very successful because of the good resources, knowledge and marketing Brockway Biggs has. This year he has decided to release it for free. Brockway Entertainment’s ‘2010 Canadian Rap Future Superstars’ contains 23 of their favorite Canadian rap tracks. It features 34 Canadian artists and 24 Canadian beatmakers, spanning 11 Canadian cities including obsolete corners such as Comox, BC and Clarks Harbour, NS."

The 2010 track listing features:

1. Manafest (Toronto) – Free
2. Monark (Fredericton & Saint John) – Playground feat Phakt
3. Hellafactz (Halifax) – Thought Of U feat Yvette Jarvis & Michael Beals
4. Relic (Toronto) – Just The Day feat Saukrates
5. Drumbo (Def3 and Factor) (Regina & Saskatoon) – Take Me Higher
6. Mantrakid (Comox, BC & Calgary) – My Calling
7. Ricca Razor Sharp (Calgary & Clarks Harbour, NS) – Rampage
8. Iron Lion (Calgary) – Take a Breather feat King Lou
9. Joe Buck (Halifax) – Who We Are feat Jay Bizzy
10. Cale Sampson (Toronto) – C-A-L-E
11. Chris Quotes (Toronto) – Where’s the Cash At
12. Eye2Eye (Montreal) – Wing Man
13. KG (Ottawa) – Megatron
14. Solid Mas (Toronto) – Ridin Dirty feat Nova Kane & Priceless
15. RahZemos (Toronto) – Bad Apples
16. HeatWave (Vancouver) – Bills To Pay (CFRO ‘Urban Renewal Project’ Choice Pick)
17. Josh Martinez (Vancouver) – Responsibility feat Evil
18. Brass Tackz (Vancouver) – Broken Promises
19. Ghettosocks (Halifax) – R. Kelly’s Ghostwriter Skit feat Jordan Croucher
20. Dan-e-o (Toronto) – Yesterday
21. Tru-Paz (Toronto) – My Lady
22. Empire ISIS (Montreal) – Four In The Morning
23. Shaun Boothe (Toronto) – Music Man feat Amanda Diva

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Little Rock Cypha Featuring Epiphany, Asylum and 607

Check out Epiphany, Asylum and 607 rock the mic at Rock City Kicks sneaker boutique in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Little Rock Cypha Ft. Epiphany, Asylum, and 607 from We All Scheme on Vimeo.

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#MusicMonday ... Prince "1999"

It's the last Music Monday of the year and so I decided to throw out Prince "1999." Be safe out there on New Year's Eve and on behalf of the team over at The Mad Bloggers, we hope you have a healthy and prosperous new year! Happy Monday and enjoy!

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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