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Thursday, July 01, 2010

What I'm Watching ... Prophetic "Plane"

Check the visuals from Prophetic's "Plane" off his upcoming 2010 project.

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Final Outlaw visits a high school in the BX

Dope to see artists communicating with the community and young people.

Final Outlaw takes a break from finishing his upcoming album 'Unstoppable Love' to spend time with the youth of a high school in the Bronx.

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Download ... JDante x DawnSon "Destiny" (EP)

You may recall J Dante's dope lyrics on the J Dante x Man Mantis "Whole New World" project. That was dope. This new project, definitely dope too. Enjoy lyrics from J Dante with production from DawnsSon and all recorded, mixed and mastered by Man Mantis at the Haunted Closet. Dope. Oh, wait, I already said that. It is though [haha]. Enjoy.

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Where you'll find @OCSupreme @ThroatChopU and @LadyBlogga ... Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2010

You've probably heard me, OC or LB mention The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival at some point over the last year, and even more so in the last month. It's a pretty cool summer event down in Brooklyn. We hit it up last year. It was actually the first time we met LB face-to-face. It was cool. This year it's a week long containing various events. All pretty dope. We'll collectively be attending the performance day festivities featuring De La Soul among others on Saturday, July 10. We look forward to linking up with and networking with various folks over the weekend. Check out some of the upcoming events that kick off Monday, July 5. We hope to see you on the 10th.

Monday 7/5 | Show & Prove Superbowl

One of the finalist, Kalae All Day

Brooklyn Bodega, the producers and creators of The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival and YUME Music teamed up to create "Show and Prove", a competition/showcase where up and coming artists who think they have what it takes to rock the biggest crowds in Brooklyn and New York City, are asked to simply show and prove their skills. Winners will open up at larger events throughout the city including Southpaw and ultimately The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, NYC's largest Hip-Hop event. 'Show and Prove' is a great way to get on the radar of promoters, event producers, managers, and A&R's.

July 5th will be the final event of our three month Show & Prove competition. Six artists competing for 2 slots on Performance Day, July 10th.

After Party with The Large Professor and more DJ’ing a special set.

Check Out These Show & Prove Finalists: Kalae All Day, St. Joe Louis, Poetic Republic, The Crowd, Mikeflo

Also Featuring DJ: Large Professor & More!

Price: $5.00

Tuesday 7/6 | Bodega Education Initiative:The Legacy Of J Dilla

The Bodega Education Initiative is a series of talks and discussions designed to create a space of dialogue between the diverse members of the Hip-Hop community. Attendees of BEI will receive a basis of knowledge on the history and content of Hip-Hop as seen through the pioneers and most intimate members of the culture. BEI will ultimately serve as a meeting point for all the different voices and perspectives within the Hip-Hop community: fans, artists, scholars, and practitioners in order to honor the history as well as add momentum to the culture.

This year’s BEI is dedicated to celebrating and understanding the life and music of the late J Dilla, one of the most influential Hip-Hop producers and composers of all time. In collaboration with The J Dilla Foundation, an organization founded by J Dilla’s mother and lifelong friend, Maureen Yancey. A day of panel discussions and seminars designed to explore intellectual and academic issues facing the myriad of content producers in the Hip-Hop space.

PANEL SUMMARY

4- 4:30pm: Stussy J Dilla Documentary

4:30-5:45pm: Session 1
Roundtable Discussion discussing Dilla's production techniques, diverse discography, and influence.

There will also be a special discussion about Dilla's path as artist as entrepreneur.

Featured Artists: Frank Nitty from Frank N Dank, Wajeed from the Platinum Pied Pipers, DJ Spinna and Big Tone

5:45-6:15 pm: 30 minute Intermission:
J Dilla Ensemble

6:15-7:30pm: Session 2
One-on-One conversation with Dilla’s mother, Maureen ‘Ma Dukes’ Yancey and Q-Tip.

Two of the most important people in Dilla’s life will give an intimate glimpse into the life of one of the most prolific and talented producers Hip-Hop has ever produced.

Featured Artist: Q Tip

7:30-7:45pm: 15 minute Break:
J Dilla Ensemble

7:45-8:00pm
Closing Remarks

Price: $10 (includes the After Party and a free drink on us)

Wednesday 7/8 Classic Hip-Hop Film Night

We will screen the classic Hip-Hop film "Juice" (1992), as well as feature a Q&A with established and burgeoning filmmakers.

Starring: Tupac Shakur (Bishop), Omar Epps (Q), Khalil Kain (Raheem), & Jermaine 'Huggy' Hopkins (Steel)

Plot Summary: 4 Harlem teens, Q, Bishop, Raheem and Steel, are o Jut skipping school one day when they find out an old friend was killed in a shootout at a bar. After this, Bishop tells his friends that they have no respect, or juice. To get some, they rob a corner grocery store, but the lunatic Bishop intentionally shoots the clerk for no apparent reason. They run into an alley where Raheem tells Bishop to give him the gun, they fight, and Raheem gets shot. Only the other 3 know what happened, and Bishop wants to get rid of them too.

Price: $5.00

Thursday 7/8 Salute The DJ

DJ Bobbito will be one of the featured DJs

In Hip-Hop’s early days the DJ was an integral part of the Hip-Hop act. While the evolution of the art form has pushed the DJ literally and figuratively to the back of the stage, his/her importance is still relevant. “Salute The DJ” will remind those who may have forgotten or those who are unfamiliar with one of the disciplines.

We dedicate a night to the backbone of Hip-Hop, the DJ. Performances from the best DJ's from NYC to LA divided into 2 categories:

The first will see Bobbito, Spinna and Waajeed rock solo sets and then go record for record as they spin the best Soul, Hip-Hop, Jazz, House and whatever flavor they have in their crates.

The second will feature a four turntable extravaganza with Rob Swift of The X-ecutioners and DJ Rhettmatic of The Beat Junkies. These world renowned and champion Turntablists will whip the crowd into a frenzy with a display of turntable wizardry.

Check Out These Featured DJ's: DJ Spinna, DJ Bobbito Garcia aka Kool Bob Love, DJ Rhettmatic of The Beat Junkies, DJ Rob Swift of the X-ecutioners, Waajeed (PPP)

Check out the Artists page to learn more about the night's DJs

NEW PRICE: $10.00

Saturday 7/10 Family Day

We end the festivities with a block party centered around the youth in the Hip-Hop community. Games, Entertainment, Community Groups, politicians, Moms, Dads, and kids come together to celebrate the core message of Hip-Hop – social change and individual empowerment.

Price: $15.00 (Includes Admission to Performance Day)

Saturday 7/10 Performance Day

The culmination of the 2010 programming. Old School, New School, Funk, Soul, Local, and International artists will converge upon downtown Brooklyn and the waterfront for a full day of the best Hip-Hop music our culture has to offer.

Check Out These Featured Artists: De La Soul, Smif N Wessun, Black Moon, Black Milk, Masta Ace, Skyzoo, Money Making Jam Boys, Curren$y, Fashawn, Rakka Iriscience, DJ Babu, J Dilla Ensemble, Dj Parler, Those Chosen, Aquil.

Hosted by Uncle Ralph McDaniel.

Price: $15.00 (Includes Admission to Family Day)

For more info about each of the events, maps and other useful info, check www.bkhiphopfestival.com

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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Where The @LadyBlogga Will Be ... "Brey King Presents SoundCheck Live Concert Series"

The one year anniversary of the best Underground Music show in NYC is going down this week. If you are not in the building to witness this epic celebration, then you are going to miss out. July 1st and 2nd are going to be a great way to start off the best month of the summer. The Soundcheck Anniversary shows boasts a dope line-up of Underground artists on heavy rotation. From hip-hop to spoken word, music and its various genres will be well represented. This is basically a re-cap of all the talent that has blessed the Santos Party House stage. Aside from being a producer, the SoundCheck King BreyKing has his hands in selecting these artists, so no wack acts allowed. A lot of these artists have evolved over the year since they first appeared on the Soundcheck stage. A few of these artists have been featured here on the site. Some of them went on to appear on BET, MTV2, “Best of the Best” in Miami, McDonald’s Dollar Van Demo commercials, and more. On deck to perform are RSNY, Push Montana, Dai Burger, ESSO, WordSpit, Eric Sosa, Cocoa Sarai, J. Sharelle, Lydia Caesar, Von Sway and many more. Please check the flyer for show times and dates. This Thursday and Friday, Soundcheck at Santos PartyHouse is where you need to be.

Admission is $12 at the door but if you RSVP to Soundcheck@SantosPartyHouse.com , you can get a reduced admission price of $5. You already know I’ll be in the building. See you there!!

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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

What I'm Watching ... Rhymefest "City Is Falling"

Check the new Rhymefest video for "City Is Falling" directed by Konee Rok.

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Listen To This: @MissStephG

So I got a little treat in my inbox the other day! I didn't even get through the first 30 seconds and I loved it. It's the newest song "Sugar-Coated Lip Gloss" by artist Stephanie Guzman. She has some great melodic vocals and a dope track to match. The song as a whole is smooth and very reminiscent of R&B around the early 2000s. I dig it. Take a listen for yourself. Enjoy.

Check out more from Stephanie Guzman at Myspace Music and Reverb Nation.

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Image Courtesy of Stephanie Guzman

Get It ... @TheRealEternia x MoSS "At Last"

I got it. Do you? This Eternia x MoSS "At Last" is dope. Seriously. Check the personal message from Eternia and a sneak peek at the upcoming video. Support real music.

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Get It ... "Lobotomy Music"

The narrative is delivered by hard hitting beats from Nasa and high end lyrical content from Short Fuze. The beats and rhymes echo throughout each track. It's definitely a quality product. "Lobotomy Music" is that raw alternative progressive unique Hip-Hop. It's music made because you need it and filled with great passion and a serious story line. "Lobotomy Music" is available here [bandcamp] and here [iTunes].

Check the video with kind of a "director's cut" from Short Fuze, as he previews and explains many of the featured tracks. Also check out "Bully Rappers."

Bully Rappers (feat. Eleven, Passive65ive & Karniege)

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Monday, June 28, 2010

“Your Favorite Rapper Wears A Skirt”

Eternia is easily the most featured artists on our site. I think Shad (another Canadian emcee) might come in a close second. Maybe I'm wrong. Either way, Eternia is dope and I'm really excited about her upcoming project (a journey we've followed via youtube and featured here on the blog). Eternia & MoSS, "At Last" available June 29, 2010 on Fat Beat Records! Get ready, the project is dope!

In 2008, Eternia began recording her sophomore album with MoSS (a fellow Canadian), two years later the LP is complete and the title of the album says it all: At Last! Going where instinct took them, Eternia and MoSS’ collaborative union manifested into a sonically consistent album inspired by classic, boom-bap rap records (I.E. Ghostface Killah, Gangstarr, EPMD, Wu-Tang, & Nas). MoSS is one of Hip-Hop’s fastest rising producers (see his work with Raekwon, Obie Trice, Ghostface, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, AZ, Slum Village, Havoc, Kool G Rap, KRS-One, Buckshot etc) and the first producer signed to DJ Premier’s “Works Of Mart” production company—needless to say, the classic boom-bap aesthetic is a lane MoSS is more then comfortable in.

At Last is entirely produced by MoSS and features appearances by some of Hip-hop’s elite, including Joell Ortiz, Termanology, Tona, Ras Kass, Reef The Lost Cauze and luminary female emcees such as Rage, Rah Digga, Jean Grae & Tiye Phoenix. Eternia is at her finest over MoSS’ production, offering raw, confidant & vulnerable first-person perspectives over gritty and moving soundscapes. At Last promises to resonate in a musical arena where most rap albums fail to deliver beyond a ring-tone single.

While Eternia has spent the better part of two-years working on At Last, she has also been a whirlwind of promotion and productivity. In the summer of 2008, shortly after the release of “Where I’m At – The Setup”, Eternia launched her extremely popular T-shirt design, “My Favorite Rapper Wears A Skirt” to thrilled fashion-conscientious fans worldwide. In December of 2009, Eternia released “Get Caught Up”, presented by 2Dopeboyz & Kevin Nottingham.

Eternia has toured across Canada, the U.S., Australia, Mexico & Europe numerous times. Perhaps most noteworthy, she was invited to tour with Roxanne Shante, Bahamadia, Invincible and DJ Shortee across Europe on the historic “WE B-GIRLZ” tour in 2008, the first ever of its kind. Recently, Eternia has transformed herself from ‘that Canadian rapper’ to a household name on North American Hip Hop News & Blog sites, with her weekly video episodes “’AT Last’ - Road to Release Day” garnering well over 90,000 hits collectively and featuring Hip Hop legends DJ Premier, KRS-One, Pharoahe Monch, MC Lyte, Jeru the Damaja, 88-Keys, Jean Grae, Marco Polo, Smif N Wessun all co-signing the album.

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Download ... @magestiklegend "To Be Continued...Chapter 1 w/T3"

Enjoy. And you're welcome.

Tracklist:
Intro prod by Audible Doctor
Bout Freedom prod by Astronote
Blood, Sweat, Tears prod by Bean One
Postal Service prod by Pete Cannon (outro skit w/ Miz Korona)
All Eye Know prod by Astronote
Larry Brown (Paystyle)
Get Doe prod by Magestik Legend (Flashback 05')
the ShowBiz prod by Astronote
Pop Metal w/ Marv Won & Ro-Spit prod by Astronote
Crack Rules (interlude) prod by Marink D.
Where Can I Start w/ Fes Roc prod by Hill Inc.
Day Break w/ Othello prod by 14kt
Shoot the Breeze prod by Oznoh

Clean and untagged version

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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Check It ... @Emperess presents A VERSE A DAY... Day 7

And we've reached the final day of Emperess' A Verse A Day series. DOPE! Check out the final cut,"Arrogant Bliss." Emperess "Fairytale World" ep drops July 21st.