"...and I can't hate / cause they appeal to a whole 'nother ear my message don't even translate / why worry about another man's fate / when I'm trying to get my piece of the pie and make my own plate." No doubt!!! I'm feeling this track. Video is simple and chill. It's definitely about the music. Check it.
I swear I'm going to stop flooding the people with posts, BUT when I'm feeling something, I have to break you off. Ha. Perhaps I'm getting the Q trigger finger itch... *inside joke* Anyway, so when I did the Throwback Sessions w/ EMS ... The Roots feat. Erykah Badu - "You Got Me," I saw the "suggested video" of "Break You Off" (2002) and I'd never seen it. I know I'm late, but I'm here now. I've always thought The Roots were DOPE, but I haven't checked everything they've done. I listen to so much music in a day, it's hard to get it all in. The point is, I'm feeling this jawn and if you hadn't heard the song or seen the video, watch it! They've been in the game for so long and I give them so much love. They keep it real and they keep it interesting and unique. You pretty much can't go wrong when it comes to The Roots. So enjoy.
What can I say? I love bringing it back to the A. I mean c'mon, you know everybody was listening to this in the 90s. Sugaloaf is back in the building. Haha.
"People don't dance no more, all they do is this."
New track from my homie Cortez titled "Make A Star" off his up & coming mix-tape "The Journey" dropping September 28th. I produced this track & it's the first leak off his new project, Check it out.
"Get Rel!g!on" is the current rally cry surrounding the latest hip hop producer, who's already began dazzling artists and record labels with his skilled creations and innovative beats. Utilizing a fascinating mix of live playing and assorted sampling, the young producer from Vancouver, British Columbia is generating buzz in Canada as well as the U.S. Rel!g!on is already releasing his own material, as well as working with other artists to build his reputation as a bona fide hit machine in the hip hop game.
His first official release, Revelationz I garnered positive attention from reviewers and fans across the web. Featuring heavy hitters such as Chuck D of Public Enemy as well as Planet Asia and Moka Only, Rel!g!on's first record was nothing short of an instant hip hop success. His inspired, imaginative tracks laid the foundation for ultra skilled MCs to spit their finest rhymes and create memorable, catchy songs.
Wandering Worx Music & Domination Recordings are proud to announce the official U.S. re:Release of Rel!g!on's "Revelationz I" on iTunes that also includes 18 instrumental bonus tracks.
Tracklisting: 1. Intro feat. Planet Asia 2. Pyramids feat. Planet Asia & Jasiri X 3. Affirmation feat. NYoil 4. Matador feat. Jasiri X 5. Turn Me Up feat. Jenson Vaughan & Theory 6. Whatever It Is feat. Christian Tessier 7. Call My Name feat. Donny Goines 8. State of the Black World feat. Jasiri X 9. Revelationz feat. Heatwave 10. Lucid feat. Moka Only & e.d.g.e. 11. We Ready feat. Rhymists & Knolij 12. Auto Pilot feat. Emotionz & e.d.g.e. 13. All I'll Ever Be feat. Shyheim & NYoil 14. Evening News feat. J Pinder, Jasiri X & e.d.g.e. 15. Steelers feat. Jasiri X 16. You Are Feat. Lah Tere 17. Soldier feat. NYoil & Chuck D + 18 Bonus Instrumentals
Jean Grae has for a long time been a dope emcee. Her music stays on point.
In recent months her name has been mentioned with Nicki Minaj, often comparing the two. In most circles, Jean wins. While she may appreciate the compliment, she'd rather the two co-exist. As she said in an interview back in June with Karen Civil, “seriously, I’m fine with what she does.”
She went on to say, “let Nicki do what she does and let me do what I do … let us all be out there ... I don’t want to be the only person standing in rap.”
Along with music, Jean has been keeping it real on twitter, hosting a weekly show on Da Beatminerz Radio (www.dabeatminerz.com) and so much more.
Jean is good people, who always keeps shit real. And she's hilarious too. She decided to take the challenge this week. Check out how Jean answered five random questions.
Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa. Current City: New York City How long have you been doing music: I don't like the fact that you're insinuating I have an intimate relationship with music. No. I'm not "doing" music... ew. *smacks in the mouth* with glove. Discography: Google it. That's ridiculous. Label: They label me a "femcee"... I label myself a "murderer"... Cheers! Describe your music in five words or less: Five, four, three, two ... EPIC.
TMB: Okay, first question. Your celebrity crush at age 10, 15 and now?
Jean Grae: Johnny Depp, Johnny Depp and Johnny Deep.
TMB: What TV character would you be and why?
JG: Kenny Powers. I don't think I have to explain that. Or, if Kenny Powers fucked Larry David who fucked that hooker in the HBO hooker series that didn't come back on. Apparently I would be a lot of HBO motherfuckers. Huh. Go figure.
TMB: You're at dinner with five people from history (living or dead) who are they? What's the conversation?
JG: I think that is also a ridiculous question. Clearly, I would want them to be alive. Otherwise, that's terribly creepy. It's also unsanitary. Also doesn't make for very good conversation. If they were dead, I mean. Unless it was a seance. That's REALLY creepy though.
TMB: Which three songs would be on the soundtrack of your life and why?
JG: "I Would Do Anything For Love (but I won't do that)" Meatloaf. "Living On A Prayer" Bon Jovi. "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ" Big Big, on Sesame Street. I believe you know why.
TMB: Okay, last question. You walk in the studio for a session and find out Jesus (yes, that Jesus) and Kanye West are producing the track. What's the first line in your rhyme?
JG: Jesus doesn't do co-production. That's a trick question. I see what you did there.
Good morning. Have a great Labor Day weekend. No episode Monday and I'll be back at you next Wednesday and Friday. Chea!
01. Killin' Everybody - Tiye Phoenix
02. Work It Out - Talib Kweli
03. Exile - Shad
04. Feel ME - Fresh Daily
05. Beat Up - V.A.S.
06. Waves at the Prom - Pac Div
Here is Tank's latest off his upcoming album NOW OR NEVER which will be in stores 11/2! I'm definitely a fan of this guy's music. Really great R&B. Can't beat that. Check it.
