True Wine Connoisseurs, S3 Ep#4 feat Dres of BlackSheep

Another episode of True Wine Connoisseurs with Sadat X and Will Tell. Enjoy.



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911 IN RETROSPECT - AC’S MEMOIRS (2009) EP

Last year AC released a pretty heartfelt project on 9/11. He released six tracks on twitter at the exact time of the six tragic events that took place on September 11. It was a moving personal journey using rhyme. I reached out to him late last night asking for an updated link to the project. He re-posted and so I felt the need to share. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with those who were impacted by 9/11.

Last year I released a project entitled “911 In Retrospect-AC’s Memoir” on September 11th. These six songs reflect my views and emotions on the most tragic day in US history. I released the 6 songs via my Twitter at the exact times the events occurred on that day. If you haven’t heard it, please download it and leave your feed back. Thanks and R.I.P to everyone who lost their lives on that day.

911 IN RETROSPECT-AC’S MEMOIRS (2009) EP [FULL DOWNLOAD LINK]

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Melissa Czarnik "Love Train" (Live)

Melissa Czarnik is good peoples and "Love Train" is one of my favorite cuts on her new album, Raspberry Jesus. She sent me the link to a live performance of the song with backing by the Eric Mire Band and Eric Mire on vocals. Check it out.



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Always Remember, Never Forget ... Tha Lady Blogga on 9/11 (Repost)

I remember this day 9 years ago like it was yesterday. It holds especially firm in my mind because I watched the events unfold live across the water in my classroom full of students.

A neighboring teacher alerted me of the crash. He was a character so I thought he was kidding. I continued to teach. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a trail of smoke. When I went to the window and followed the trail, I saw a gaping hole in the Tower side... "Oh Shit!! was my initial thought. But my thoughts were disturbed by the loud rumble of a low, fast flying plane that flew over our heads. When you live in Rockaway, plane rumbles are the norm. The flight path from JFK is always live. Little did I know, that was plane #2.

Now my students are looking too, some of them crying because their parents worked in the Trade Center. As I am trying to calm them but still looking with amazement out the window, the next Tower just blew up.

I panicked and started packing my stuff. And I told the students to pack up too. I had no idea what was going on. I swear, it looked like a Sci-Fi flick when the aliens attack and stuff gets shot at. I didn't know that the plane crashed into the other building until later on. My plan was to take the children (all 25 of them) in my SUV to someplace safe. That was just the panic talking.

Once I came to my senses, I talked to the children and tried to calm them down. I tried to let some kids call their parents but I had no cell service. We were locked down and we tried not to look but my windows had no shades. We kind of had no choice. We watched the buildings crumble and the white smoke engulf Lower Manhattan and drift across the water. The kids were screaming, especially the ones with parents that worked there. I prayed they got out. Some did, some didn't.

I made my way downtown the very next day. The City was chaotic and security around the site didn't exist yet. I remember standing about 5 blocks from the wreckage. I couldn't get any closer because it was too hot. I could feel the heat and the smell the different smells of things burning. I had to see it. I didn't believe it.

In my Social Studies class, history unfolded before our eyes. My condolences go out to the families who lost loved ones in this horrific act of selfishness. Especially Hubert Hinds whose wife, my friend, Clara perished in those buildings. I will always remember. Never forget.


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Download ... Joell Ortiz "Farewell Summer EP"

Yaowa! Enjoy some dope music from Joell Ortiz. Yeah, perfect way to close out the summer. Enjoy.

Download: Farewell Summer EP

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 17

It's Friday. I hope you had a good week. Back to our normal schedule next week; Monday and Wednesday. Until then, enjoy.

01. 48 Bars of Progression - Tiye Phoenix
02. Super Stupid - The Paxtons
03. If I Should Die - Big K.R.I.T.
04. Carbon - Magestik Legend
05. Straight Spittin ' IV - Rah Digga



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Download ... The Paxtons "The Manhattan Project"

Enjoy.



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Skyzoo & !llmind Present: Tales From The Tape - Ep 1

I dig these vids that bring you a little deeper and gives you the behind the scenes look at a project. Check it and enjoy.

Every Tuesday, Skyzoo & !llmind will be presenting an episode from their four part video web series "Tales From The Tape" in which they give fans an inside look into the creation of their forthcoming collaborative album Live From The Tape Deck.

Skyzoo & !llmind's Live From The Tape Deck album in stores October 5th on Duck Down Music.

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Check It ... Classic "Keep On Pushin"

Check out new music from Classic (formerly of Reinvention).



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Come Check Out "@PlusIsHipHop" at M.E.A.N.Y. Fest 2010 - 9/24

Plus is getting set to perform at Crash Mansion in Bowery, NY on September 24th. Hailing from Connecticut, he brings his lyrical prowess to the stage hoping to gain even more fans in Hip-Hop.

Other artists set to perform are Destrosound, Joshua Madore, FL JONES, The Folkadelics, Sean360x, Stassia, Heady Hustla, MaG, Breaking Reign and 2Uncool and all for only $10.

M.E.A.N.Y. Fest (Musicians & Emerging Artists New York) 2010 will be held in New York City at world-renowned venues and beyond such as  CRASH MANSION, THE DELANCEY,  BOWERY POETRY CLUB, PUBLIC ASSEMBLY, MAXWELLS,  and many more. One lucky winner will receive 20 hours of recording time,  a radio package from Notorious Radio, a Jango prize package, a Reason version 4 virtual studio rack with all thetools and instruments you need to turn your ideas into music,  a distribution deal through Manic Kat Records, and more prizes tba.

The top three finalists in NYC, (chosen by audience balloting) along with one M.E.A.N.Y. FEST chosen NYC and one national pick finalist will play the finals tba later in 2010.  Here the finalists & picks will be openers for a headlining special guest (TBA). Prize winners will be chosen by an industry panel of judges. Sponsors have included JACK DANIELS, SOUTHERN COMFORT, HILTON HOTELS, GIBSON, THE JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST,  LIVE NATION, THE VILLAGE VOICE, MARSHALL AMPS, GOING.COM,  ISC, WE ARE LISTENING, ,NYROCK.COM, and NOTORIOUS RADIO.

Produced by GNYC MUSIC COMPANY, Operations Director David Tanner &. Production Coordinator, Liz Perlman.

For more info M.E.A.N.Y. Fest 2010

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First Listen: @MyNameCuey "Cuey Sings The Blues"

I've known OnCue for about five years. His music and his flow have both grown over that time. And I remain a longtime fan of his work.

I recall a period when the homie was unsure about music. I remember a gchat convo where he talked about how long it had been for him since he was in a studio. He had taken some time to listen to other genres of music and reflect.

Musically, I think that was a turning point for him and his sound.

He did end up returning to the studio and has released two projects since that conversation. But I'd dare to call his new offering, Cuey Sings The Blues, his most personal project to date.

This sound he brings to the new project is a different one for the Connecticut native and Brooklyn transplant OnCue. Cuey Sings The Blues samples music from Death Cab for Cutie, Dave Matthews and Tracy Chapman, among others. Definitely not the traditional pool from which producers pull samples for Hip-Hop tracks.

What he brings is a unique and raw sound. Sure, they'll be the Kid Cudi comparison calling Cuey Sings The Blues an emo album but I respect and like what OnCue did on the 15 track free project. The 21-year-old OnCue is truly coming into his own.

Check out Cuey Sings The Blues and enjoy.

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Download ... @KandidMcFly "The Opening Act"

This project is fresh. I'm definitely feeling the 14-track project from Ohio emcee Kandid McFly, produced by Minneapolis-based duo 8 Attack. Check it out.

Download/Preview "The Opening Act"

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