Friday's Five Random Questions with @YCtheCynic

We decided to kick off a new feature on the blog called Friday's Five Random Questions. We'll spotlight a new artist each Friday and ask them five random questions. We think it will be an interesting way to get to know different artists without necessarily talking about just music.

YC The Cynic is up first. I had the chance to meet him while in Brooklyn a few weeks back. Cool dude. Very talented. Check out how YC answered five random questions.

Stats

Hometown: Bronx, New York
Current City: Bronx, New York
How long have you been doing music: Writing for 10 years. Pursuing for 1 and 1/2
Discography: You're Welcome (Mixtape) and The Spectacle (Coming Soon)
Label: What's a label?
Describe your music in five words or less: Lyrics that speak for themselves

The Mad Bloggers: Alright, YC let's get to the questions. First up, your celebrity crush at age 10, 15 and now?

YC The Cynic: At 10, I was crushing on Topanga. At 15, I was crushing on Lauren London (Pre-Weezy). Now, it's all about Keri Hilson. That sporty, active girl look is the ish.

TMB: What TV character would you be and why?

YC: I would be Gerald from Hey Arnold. Dude was mad smooth. And the only black dude in the whole show.

TMB: You're at dinner with five people from history (living or dead) who are they?

YC: Michael Jackson, the easiest one. For one, I'd like to know if he's living or not. (I have my suspicions, that person from the This Is It tour conferences aint look like him) Number two, three, and four would be Eminem, Cee-Lo, and Mos Def. I have to get advice and opinions from them. They're two of my favorites ever. Number five ... man ... gotta be Hitler yo. If I could somehow have a civilized convo with Hitler, I would HAVE to get "Gift of Gab" lessons. (no offense to anyone).

TMB: You're stranded on an island with one album, which album is it?

YC: It would have to be MF Doom's Special Herbs joint. Or any dope beat CD. Then, I could just make up my own different songs about how stranded I was. That would hit close to home.

TMB: Alright, last question ... Jesus and Kanye West are producing a track for you. What's your first line?

YC: First line... "I couldnt get God but I'll settle for ya'll" (lol)




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Kanye West "Power" (official video)

I don't normally post something that I know everyone (and their mom, literally) will be posting but I just really wanted to post the above tweet and the video gives it greater context. Haha! Anyway, I actually think the video is dope. Like I predicted Tuesday, the concept was going to go over a lot of heads. It sure did. It's funny that Kanye said it would be a portrait and NOT a video and that it would last 90 seconds. Folks still felt left unfilled. Who are we kidding, people don't watch more than 60 seconds of videos anyway. Anyhoo, enjoy.



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It's Adam Warlock's Birthday but the gift is for YOU!

New music from Adam Warlock. There is something uniquely dope about this and I just can't put my finger on it. Let me get back to you on really describing this joint. In the meantime, check it out! Oh and happy birthday, bro!

The latest addition to the Uncommon Records roster, monster emcee, Adam Warlock strikes again with Brain Surgery Salad Part 2!  Adam is dropping this highly autobiographical track on his birthday, today, August 5th.  The jam is FREE at Adam's Bandcamp Page.

Brain Surgery Salad is an "expanding album", that will be added to infinitely. It's a special experiment by Adam Warlock where he will be rapping over records, untouched, from Nasa's collection. No sampling, no real beat making, just throw on the record and rap.

Be on the lookout for "Dark Weapons (from Mars)" in the Fall & "The Land of the Way It Is" in Early 2011 from Adam Warlock as well on Uncommon Records.

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Check It ... Mario Dones "Pastries"

Another late pass on this joint that's been sitting in the inbox for a few days. Damn, I'm slacking. This joint is off the upcoming One to Grow On presented by The Sole Vibe with JENESIS magazine. It's the latest leak from the project dropping mid-August. Anyway, this joint is dope, so check it out!



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Check It ... PHZ-Sicks "SumHer Everlasting"

This joint has been sitting in the inbox for a little while now. Oops. Well, I finally got the chance to check it. It's pretty good. Enjoy.

 

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What I'm Watching ... Willie The Kid & Lee Bannon "Bath Water Running"

Check the video for "Bath Water Running" from Willie The Kid & Lee Bannon.

WILLIE THE KID BATH WATER RUNNING VIDEO from williethekid on Vimeo.

Willie The Kid & Lee Bannon Never A Dull Moment (EP)

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Check It ... Clemm Rishad "Windows"

I caught this joint in the inbox! It's a pretty cool joint from Clemm Rishad featuring Asylum recording artist Adrian on vocals. Let me know what you think in the comment section! Chea!



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What I'm Watching ... Moe Green "KIM"

 Photo By J.Colombo

I caught this from the good folks over at Potholes In My Blog. The Moe Green video and track are both fresh. LOL at the mini dance break too. Enjoy KIM (Keep it Moving) off his "Rocky Maivia: Non Title  Match" project.



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Download ... Smokey Robotic "Smokey Robotic" LP

Ask me why I like this Smokey Robotic shit and I'll probably struggle to find the words to explain. It's just something about it. Something that's ... well, good. It's good music. There are a few tracks that are meh, but overall the LP is creative and dope. Perhaps an acquired taste. Give my favorite track a listen and if you're so inclined, you can download the full project and check it out for yourself.

  07 So Lonely by smokey robotic

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Download ... @THECANZ "Life After Graduation"

Interesting concept, inspired by Biggie and Kanye West‘s Life After Death and Graduation album. Mick Boogie x Terry Urban x DJ Booth.net present the The Canz in "Life After Graduation." It's worth checking out and at just 10 tracks, it's not too oversized. It does the job. Here's my favorite track off the project. If you dig it, head over to DJ Booth to preview/download the project.

 

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What I'm Watching ... @magestiklegend "All Eye Know"

I already thought this track was dope. Now you add the visuals and it takes it to another level. Check the video for Magestik Legend's "All Eye Know" off his "To Be Continued...Chapter 1" megamix. Enjoy!



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Download ... Man Mantis x DLO "Ice Mantis"

Check out some new music from Man Mantis (who has been featured on the blog a few times). This time partnering up with DLO to bring you "Ice Mantis." Enjoy.

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