Download ... @RAtheMC "Heart of a Champion"

RAtheMC is a fiery emcee on the mic! She definitely brings it with her new project too, which oh by the way is NOT a mixtape. Dig it to Heart of a Champion and enjoy.

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theOTHERSIDE x TMB "In Pursuit of Realness"

"You couldn't be a blogger 'cause you bloggers ain't MAD..."

If you follow The Mad Bloggers Show, this track should sound familiar as our intro music. For those not up on the show or playing catch up, we wanted to share this track with you from theOTHERSIDE (Keno on vocals and Sauce on the boards). Those dudes are dope (collectively and as individual artists) This track is our super hero theme music shit! Enjoy and check out more great music from theOTHERSIDE (links below).



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What I'm Watching ... Slakah the Beatchild - "B-Boy Beef"

Pretty chill video from Slakah the Beatchild and music to go along with it. B-Boy Beef. We need to bring it back to that level. It's just much more fun. Check the video out and see for yourself.

Directed by: Marc André Debruyne
This song appears on Soul Movement vol. 1 Released on BBE Records. Album available on iTunes.
Much love to the crews (Ground Illusions, Twisted Ankles) and dancers for reppin'!

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What I'm Watching ... R. Kelly - "When A Woman Loves"

Kellz is back with a song reminiscent of the golden years of soul music. Here, he sings about the amazing strength and heart a woman has for the one she loves. The depths she goes through, the patience she exhibits. This dude got some serious chops. I'm definitely digging this and can't wait for "Arra's (R's)" next album to drop. Check it.



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Vote TMB for Best Hip-Hop Blog!

Yeah, so voting ends tonight (midnight) for the Black Weblog Awards! If you dig what we do, then it's time to support the movement AND vote for The Mad Bloggers in the Best Hip-Hop Blog category!

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Download ... 100 Akres presents "The New Edition Beat Tape"

Interesting concept. Check it out and share your thoughts down in the comment section.

New month = new beat tape. Do you remember New Edition's 1984 self titled album? You know....the one with Mr. Telephone Man, Cool It Now, and I'm Leaving You Again. Wait 'till you hear what I did to those plus every other song on that album. No sample is safe, hide your vinyl.

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Check It ... Quake "Do My Thing" feat. Quake and Reks

 Check out another cool track from Halifax emcee Quake, featuring Reks (Boston) and Kayo (Halifax). "Do My Thing" is featured on his LP, The Myth. Check it.



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Download ... @HPThaHybrid "The PURGE" (Beat Tape)

A lot of these joints are just cool to chill to and a gang of them I'd love to hear someone flow over. Check out the new old project from the homie HP Tha Hybrid. I challenge someone to rhyme over "Deetwa Bound" or "Kewl Depression." Those two are among my favorites. But do your thing over any track and be sure you hit up the homie HP when you're done.

The premise behind "The Purge" is progression. In order to move on in my growth as a musician I felt it made sense for me to cleanse my hard drive. "The Purge" is a collection of beats made between the period of 2007-2009 that were unused, unfinished, and unappreciated. I figured instead of hoarding these beats for myself another 3 years why not let people hear it. This is my gift to all the artists that are looking for quality production but don't have the money to purchase the production. If you are an artist and you decide to use any of the tracks I would love to hear what you did. You can contact me via twitter @hpthahybrid or via email hpthahybrid@gmail.com. Feedback is welcome. Peace and Enjoy. HP

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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.



twitter.com/lolamaxwell
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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.