I caught this video a few days ago over at iheartdilla.com and then YC the Cynic hit me up with the link. I figured I'd share it. Good stuff. Enjoy.
Along with two of the illest up and coming emcees in New York, Warren Britt and J. Monopoly (O.I.S.D), I just put out the first video off my first mixtape (You're Welcome)
Dwele is back with this cut "What's Not To Love" off his upcoming album released titled "W.ants W.orld W.omen" out in stores June 29th. Make sure you get that. R&B/Neo-Soul at its finest. Good vibes.
Check out another another fine selection of videos compiled by Shaun (beanpiepromotions.com), Khal (rockthedub.com), O and I. Check "Rose Garden" from Shad, a fine example of some of our selections this week.
Caught this listening to the Suite channel on the XM. Keith Sweat and Joe. Two of R&B's veterans putting work in on this track. I personally like it. I'm an R&B fan at the core. Check it...
If you recall my first post three weeks ago, I said Rhythm & Blues has an underlying foundation in Jazz. Well, today I'm going to take you back to the roots of R&B. I was actually put on to this guy by someone else and I have to say that after listening I was like, "WOW!" Troy Andrews, better known as Trombone Shorty has taken the elements of New Orleans jazz and fused it with rock, hip-hop and other genres. At only 24 years old and with his talent, you'd think he was a legend. He has a new album out called Backatown and so far my favorite song I think you guys will love is "Something Beautiful" featuring Lenny Kravitz. There isn't an embed available for the Kravitz version but here's a YouTube video of Trombone Shorty performing it live with his band Orleans Ave. You can find "Something Beautiful" featuring Lenny Kravitz on his Myspace Music page (the link provided below). Enjoy!
"Kemetic Aha" Project featuring Kam Moye (formerly Supastition), Boog Brown (Mellow Music), Dinco-D (of Leaders of the New School), Punchlyne (eMC), Akil the MC (of Jurassic 5) + MANY MORE. This mixtape contains all tracks produced by DJ Premier . Methuzulah also has an indie album "Long Story Short" due to release in November 2010 and an EP with indie producer Illastrate called "Lamont & Rahlow" due out summer 2011 .
Living everyday with a "Top 5 Dead or Alive" attitude, Methuzulah formerly known as MojoSwagger has ghost written over time for platinum Hip-Hop artists, a member of "THE ZULU NATION AND TEMPLE OF HIP-HOP" and was picked by 50 Cents, Polow the Don, and Common as one of YouTube's Top 20 indie artists. Methuzulah's sound is a fusion of Kool G. Rap, Nas, and Jay Electronica. His style and sound is colorfully deep, highly descriptive. It's a street editorial/storytelling type essay on whatever the topic is at hand. On stage, Methuzulah has performed with KRS-One, B.O.B., Black Sheep, Sean Price, Raekwon, Wise Intelligent, Dilated Peoples, Skyzoo, Souls of Mischief, Casual, DJ Nabs, DJ Green Lantern, and Kool DJ Red Alert just to name a few .
Some of Methuzulah's recording collaborations have included Illastrate Productions, Raekwon (Wu-tang), Erick Sermon (Def Squad), Punchlyne, Kam Moye, Alfamega (Grand Hustle), Dynas (ABB Records), Lloyd (Def Jam), Focus (Aftermath), Dj Shakim (So So Def), Mami Montana (Aftermath), Clan Destined (Rawkus 50), Willy Evans Jr. (Rawkus 50), Mr. Probz, Bluntspeakers (Europe), Adrift Da Belle (Dungeon Family) and a lengthy list with at least 100 more artists and producers he has recorded work with.
Another leak off J. Cardim's upcoming New Music Cartel presented and Evil Empire hosted project Dice Music Group: The In Crowd! Internet favorite Joe Budden is joined by the captivating Emilio Rojas and Boston's own Chief C for 3 1/2 minutes of hard bars over some uptempo J. Cardim production. This is 1 of 2 Joe Budden featured songs on the project. Get ready for the next 1 coming soon!!
Be sure to check out our previous leak records and get ready for J. Cardim's dice music group: the in crowd, presented by the New Music Cartel, hosted by Evil Empire and featuring appearances and exclusives from Ludacris, Akon, Jadakiss, Juelz Santana, Joe Budden, Paul Wall, O.D.B., Styles P, Red Cafe, Pleasure P, Emilio Rojas, Sheek Louch, Ma$e, French Montana, Brisco, Gudda Gudda and Shanell of Young Money, Gunplay of Triple Cs, Termanology, Rock City and more!!
J. Cardim - "Unstoppable featuring Joe Budden, Chief C and Emilio Rojas"
I caught this joint a few days ago from one half of The Fall Guys, Emcee Starr. "Sermon on tha mount" is off the upcoming project, "Clocked In", hosted and sponsored by Royce da 5'9", dropping August 2010. The Madison, Wisconsin based crew (Emcee Starr and producer DJ Pain1) also host the longest running Hip-Hop Mix Show in Madison, Planet Jamz on 93.1 Jamz. Based on this track, I'm definitely excited about hearing more from the crew. Check it out.
There's something different about the new Prophetic project. And I like it. I've been following the Milwaukee emcee for a while now and #WOWyoustillsleepin is infused with the type of lyricism that should wake you right up. Laced with a gang of industry beats and a few original offerings (from favorites Animal House, Dylan Thomas, Adlib and others), Proph holds his own on his new "webtape." Let me know if you're still sleeping after track 18.
Check "Good Grief" (produced by Dylan Thomas) featuring Tay Butler, one of my favorite cuts.
Head over to umbrellasup.com to download #WOWyoustillsleepin.
This joint is pretty dope. As much as I'm against people I don't know hitting me with unsolicited music via twitter, I actually hit play on this one. I'm happy I did. This track has one hell of a message and it's dope. This doesn't mean that I've lifted my moratorium on unsolicited music via twitter but I'm happy I checked this joint out. Go ahead and enjoy.
This song is meant to serve as the Trojan horse for the "Ascension Methods" project. Please listen to every word and know that there is a jewel in every couplet! Shout out to Quincy Tones for making one of the most amazing beats I've ever had the pleasure of adding lyrics to. Also, shout out to Jay Electronica for inspiring me to create my own interpretation!
I dig Priscilla Renea. Sure, a bit bubblegum-ish but I respect the route she opted to take on her debut album "Jukebox". Anyway, check the new single "Lovesick" featuring B.o.B. and produced by Blaqsmurf. Enjoy.