Check It ... @TheRealJayMills "Trouble" feat. @RaTheMc and @Emperess

Remember that time they said there weren't any dope female emcees in Hip-Hop? Guess those folks weren't looking hard enough because these three DMV emcees, who happen to be women, are dope. They all have individual projects out and together on this track they kill it. Part of The Real Jay Mills' Summer Madness project, this is easily one of my favorite tracks released this year. With a new edit, check the updated version of "Trouble." Enjoy.

 

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Check It ... @LolaMaxwell "Black Madonna (Y.O.U.)"

Lola Maxwell is dope. I first caught the twenty something year old DC born and raised emcee when she was pushing her Basik Edukation project. The first track I recall hearing from her "Assembly." The track was (is) so fresh. A few weeks later when Basik Edukation dropped and it was filled with so many dope cuts. It still gets rotation from me. Now Lola is back pushing new music with her single "Black Madonna (Y.O.U.)." Fresh. Enjoy.



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Check It ... @TheRealSkyzoo & @illmindPRODUCER - "Speakers On Blast"

Damn, my speakers are smiling. Joint bangs right here. Always a good thing to get a track in the email from the likes of Skyzoo and production by !llmind. October 5th is looking real good. Check out the single.

The lead track off Skyzoo & !llmind's 'Live From The Tape Deck' album in stores October 5th on Duck Down Music. Music video premiering shortly.

Skyzoo & !llmind "Speakers On Blast" by duckdown


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Where tha Lady Was: Rock The Bells Wrap-Up

On Saturday, Hip-Hop invaded Governor's Island in a major way. Rock the Bells 2010 was on deck and it was the best Saturday I had spent in awhile. Great music, great company and best of all, I witnessed the return of Lauryn Hill. Yes, Lauryn Hill, whom we have been summoning back to existence since I started Tweeting last year, finally blessed us with her presence. Since this is the biggest RTB news, I will start with her. I have been hearing people's opinions about her performance. Now I am going to give you mine. Granted, she is not the Lauryn we knew from '95 but, she can still do the damn thing. No, her voice is not the same but she can still flow. She took us through her hits with re-vamped beats and melodies. I caught up with Ms. Hill backstage where we had a brief chat. The area backstage was hectic so we had to do things quick and when we could get it in. She basically expressed to me that she had been to "hell and back" but that she "remains positive". I made sure to tell her that she is almost a daily conversation topic when discussing the best female rapper. The smile on her face made me wanna cry. She shook my hand and said. "Thank you sis. I appreciate the love folks are sharing with me here today. I really am." And then she went about her way. The look in her eyes still seemed distant. I can't imagine what she went through but it definitely took it's toll.

Lauryn Hill performing "Ready or Not"

*wipes tears* Okay enough of that...

Old school represented as usual. Eric B and Rakim, KRS-One, Slick Rick (and his entourage of chains) all represented their respective albums, performing the classics. It is a shame that albums are not created like those any more. People are focused on the single, not the album.

The show was on point from beginning to end. Aside from seeing Miss Hill, I was excited to see A Tribe Called Quest. Their set was amazing. Their energy was through the roof. I dug deep into the "lyrics learned" section of my brain and went in as if I was a member of the group. They went through all the classics, "Bonita Applebaum", "Scenario", "Electric Relaxation". They did a J. Dilla tribute and out of the mouth of Q-Tip, "J.Dilla The best producer ever..." while Swizz Beats stood on the stage... LMAO

Tribe performing "Scenario, Check tha Rhyme"...

Backstage View of A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes and Spliff Star

Consequence and Phife Dawg

The Wu shut it down as usual. If you have ever been to a Wu show, you know what it is. With the entire Clan in tow, including Old Dirty Bastard's son who performed his father's parts from the songs on the 36 Chambers album. He looks and sounds just like his father. It is a little freaky.

Wu performing "Da Mystery of Chessboxing" with an appearance by lil ODB

A Wu performance is definitely something you have to see. Outside of the Dogg Pound, they are the only other Rap "Group" that can deliver a hardcore performance. The Snoop moved through Doggystyle and enlisted the help of the Dogg Pound usual suspects. Warren G, Lady of Rage and RBX were also on hand to perform. It was amazing to see this crew, created so many years ago, still come together and deliver a Class "A" performance. Snoop did the damn thing, long blue bandana suit and all.

Snoop on his way to the stage, focused on tearin' it down

Snoop doin' the damn thing... "It Ain't no Fun"

Ladies Rage and Blogga playing with the Blackberry taking self pics before she hits the stage.

Jay and Bey...

RZA choppin' it up with my camera ace @IRunsNY

I did a few interviews and have a few cameos on film. Footage coming soon!!! There were a lot of people on deck to see the show as well. Jay and Bey, Swizz and Alicia, Chris Rock, John Legend, Mary J. Blige were all backstage enjoying the show. Rock the Bells is a show that I make it my business to attend. If you have never been, you need to re-evaluate your love for music and get to one.

Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 13

Yeah, it's Monday. I don't really like Mondays! So, I figured since Mondays are bullshit, why not start it with Yung Lil Bullshit this morning ... enjoy!

01. I'm Horny - The Cranberry Show
02. Lucifer - Jay-Z
03. I Get Money - 50 Cent
04. Kirby's Airwalk - Theo Martins
05. Monster - Kanye West




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Download ... Kang Miko Part II (Michael Jackson Birthday Tribute Mix)

Yeah, so I woke up this morning with the urge to throw a few more tracks out there. These were some of the joints initially on my first playlist but I didn't include them. Now I'm throwing out Kang Miko Part II. Enjoy.

01. Remember The Time
02. I Just Can't Stop Loving You
03. Liberian Girl
04. Man in The Mirror
05. Human Nature
06. I'll Be There

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Download ... Kang Miko (Michael Jackson Birthday Tribute Mix)

It's Michael Jackson's birthday. I just felt the urge to put together this mix, so I went through my collection and threw this together. It's some amateur shit but it's a mix nonetheless that I hope you will enjoy.

Happy Birthday, Kang Miko! (c) LuvvieIG

01. Interlude (MJ Radio Interview)
02. Remember the Time
03. I Wanna Be Where You Are
04. PYT (Pretty Young Thing)
05. Rock With You
06. Off The Wall
07. Smooth Criminal
08. Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
09. Working Day and Night
10. Dirty Diana
11. The Way You Make Me Feel
12. You Rock My World
13. Interlude (MJ Dating Show)
14. I Want You Back
15. Never Can Say Goodbye

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Download ... @Fashawn - "Grizzly City 3"

Fashawn continues to impress me with his music. From seeing him perform for my first time at Toad's Place to watching him rip the mic at Brooklyn's Hip-Hop Festival. He's doing this thing. Download this mix and hear for yourself.

Boy Meets World emcee Fashawn has joined forces with DJBooth.net to bring fans his latest street album, Grizzly City 3.

Presented by the West Coast’s own DJ Skee, the project features 18 brand new tracks you can vibe out to whether you’re sitting at home relaxin’ or ridin’ through your city bumpin’, including Booth-exclusive freestyle “Midnight Groove.”

Joining Fashawn throughout the project are Grizzly City Boy representatives Bravo, Dirty Money, Grafik and Night, as well as heavyweights Lil Wayne, Ron Artest and The Jacka.

Download Here: Fashawn - Grizzly City 3

Fashawn - Grizzly City 3 Tracklist

01. Grizzly City Boy (ft. Bravo & Grafik)
02. Santiago’s Revenge
03. California Streets (ft. The Jacka & Diego Redd)
04. Pass the Cohiba (freestyle)
05. The F (ft. Lil Wayne)
06. Ride & Smokin’ (ft. Night & Dirty Money)
07. Use Somebody (ft. Ron Artest)
08. G’s Up (So High)
09. 5 On My Dub
10. Bart Simpson
11. Give You All I Got
12. Midnight Groove (Freestyle)
13. Maybe Tomorrow (ft. Grafik)
14. I Can’t Go On This Way (ft. Bravo)
15. Remember the Times
16. Desperado
17. I Need to Know
18. Outro

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Check It ... Expertiz - "Before Life Concludes" (prod. by Dirt E. Dutch)

Dopeness. Antfarm Affliates continue to supply us with some dope Hip-Hop. Check it and leave your thoughts.

The Bridgeport Brawler Releases the Dirt E. Dutch Produced Single Off His Debut Album.

Album:
Balance, depth and intensity are at the core of the debut release from Expertiz, Disrupting Nature’s Balance. The 22 tracks move effortlessly throughout, each standing on it’s own as a separate pieces of a complex poetic puzzle. These ideas and concepts are his alone and shun the languid conventions of “radio” hip-hop. Expertiz wears his heart on his sleeve while lacing paragraphs littered with density throughout the project. Whether spitting fire like that found on “Let’s Be Clear” questioning Darwinism as found on “Weave Through Worlds” or looking within himself to find answers such as “Before Life Concludes”, the album has something for all avid listeners of classic hip-hop. With production by some of Connecticut’s finest producers, including Deto-22, Dirt E. Dutch, and Defnyshn, the music serves as a perfect compliment to the array of lyrics shown by the host emcee. Guest appearances include Hawl Digg of Workforce, Roc Doogie of Phenetiks, Rising Sun Quest and Breez Evahflowin.

Background:
Coming straight out of Connecticut’s much heralded super-group the AntFarm Affiliates, comes Expertiz, with his debut album Disrupting Natures Balance. Expertiz has crafted this opus with precision, leaving no stone unturned as he troops through the jagged terrain on a landscape that only he could present. The anticipated release represents the culmination of years’ worth of sacrifice and commitment to excellence from this up and coming emcee. Expertiz is a one man army on a mission. Merciless on the mic, he has spent over a decade constructing an arsenal of creative and intelligent lyrics summoning scientific images, unconventional historical episodes, cultural commentary and an oral attack on a flurry of unsuspecting victims. With unyielding verbal skills, it may be surprising to note that this seed was planted in Bridgeport, CT, a working-class city an hour north of New York City. Though residing a relatively short distance away, the influence of New York City is evident when listening to DNB. Expertiz is driven by love for hip hop. Unsatisfied with the current state of hip hop and driven by a passion for the genre and culture has been the stimulus for creating DNB. His songs have been featured on mix tapes and local compilations and the word is beginning to spread within Connecticut hip hop circles, a buzz that is certainly welcome.

Buy the album here: "Expertiz - Disrupting Nature's Balance"

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Check It ... QuESt - "If You Wanna"

Today is the release of the next single off of my upcoming free LP, "The Reason: A Defense Mechanism", entitled "If You Wanna". This single was produced by my in house producer A.I.(ICE). Hope you all enjoy!

Also, the Re-Launch of www.YesIamQuESt.com is finally here so make sure you check that out as well. Designed by the talented E.Y.E. (XV's Everybody's Nobody Mixtape Cover).

"The Reason: A Defense Mechanism" Coming Soon! Presented by www.YesIamQuESt.com & Dope Couture Clothing.

Are you ready for the truth to shine?

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What I'm Watching ... Time Crisis - "Blue Lips"

This summer the debut album by Time Crisis was completed, and we will release it on Fameless Fam September 14th. The first single, "Blue Lips", is a perfect example of what Time Crisis sounds like: electronica, hip-hop, and rock occurring together peacefully, and with confidence. This music video marks the debut of Time Crisis. The video was directed by Nicolas Heller, who recently did videos with the likes of Diplo, Homeboy Sandman, and C-Rayz Walz.

Time Crisis welcomes the challenge of pushing modern music forward by blurring the traditional lines that separate genres. The Pennsylvania-bred duo fuses electronic and organic sounds to produce an audio experience that is both progressive and catchy. From sequencer to six string, vocoder to violin, Time Crisis takes full advantage of an expansive sonic palette.

The duo began when Will Brown and Jon Markson met in Connecticut, where the PA natives attended college. Upon meeting, both were equipped with a unique take on music shaped by their respective upbringings. Markson was accustomed to the eclectic buzz of Allentown, while Brown embraced the urban boom bap of Pittsburgh. Markson was taken aback by Brown’s vertical stature and hip-hop instrumentals. Brown was equally enthralled by Markson’s moustache and guitar playing. The two bonded over a shared sense of humor and a passion for wildly expressive music, and Time Crisis was born.

Blue Lips (Time Crisis) from Nicolas Heller on Vimeo.

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Directed by Nicolas Heller
Photographed by Houston Yang
Produced by Danny Joseph
Gaffed by Max Blank
Music by Time Crisis with partyboobytrap
Starring Adam Kipfer, Courtney Preiss, and a bunch of dope kids from Conn College
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This has been a Ricky Shabazz and the Boom Bap Boys production.

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What I'm Watching ... J. Cardim - "G Like Me ft. G-EYEZ, Sha Stimuli, Termanology & Danny 'Sky High' McClain"

G LIKE ME is the lead single off producer J. Cardim's new mixtape, Dice Music Group Presents: The In Crowd. The track features G-EYEZ, Sha Stimuli, Termanology and Danny "Sky High" McClain. It was shot at Union Hall (in Park Slope, Brooklyn) and all over New York City. Enjoy.

J. Cardim ft. G-EYEZ, Sha Stimuli, Termanology and Danny "Sky High" McClain - G LIKE ME (Directed by Raf Moses) from rafmoses on Vimeo.

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