KHB has never been interested in the hype-over-substance world of here-today/gone-tomorrow mixtapes, so it is only fitting that our sole contribution to the medium opts for a different template. Instead of jumping on instrumentals from the latest pop-rap radio singles, we decided to see how our previously recorded verses would hold up when synched with classic beats from hip-hop's past. In particular, beats from A Tribe Called Quest, hence the name of the project. The results surprised us, and we think you'll be pleasantly surprised as well. Mixed by our very own DJ OneL, "A Tribe CalledBastard..." makes for a blissed-out trip down memory lane with some new friends.
Pretty dope cut. Check it.
Vets of Kin. You may have heard the words mentioned by numerous emcees from the Ozone area (Orlando, FL). If you have, then you know it's the name of the super-group consisting of more lyricists than members of your family tree. MyGrane McNastee, MURDOC, AMiAM, Shinobi Stalin, JBiz, P!, Clarity, John Z. Delorean, Tone Blare, Unique Assassin, Word Chemist.
Coming off a project of unreleased material, entitled "Pestilence" coming out November 12th on Domination Recordings. The album's first single, "360" showcases MURDOC, AMiAM, Shinobi Stalin, JBiz, MyGrane McNastee & Clarity representing for emcees in the North, East, South and West.
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"Imperialism" dropped on Saturday, October 30, 2010, is Track 8 on The White Shadow album "Destiny", which also features Kool G Rap, Joell Ortiz, Ras Kass, KRS-One, ILL BILL, Reef the Lost Cauze, Planet Asia, Thirstin Howl III, M-Dot, and more. The album can be purchased now on iTunes for $9.99. The song can be purchased for 99 cents. "Imperialism" will also appear as an INTERNET BONUS Track on AWKWORD's forthcoming 100% for-charity global Hip Hop project World View. For more information on this one-of-a-kind philanthropic effort, go here (link): http://AWKWORDrap.com.
Imperialism ft. C-Rayz Walz & Chief Kamachi (AOTP) by AWKWORD
Well Done Entertainment Presents in association with Disturbia Music Group, A Noisemaker Media Production; Block McCloud - "Crazy Man."
Block McCloud unleashes the visuals to his single "Crazy Man" which was released last week as part of his digital-only "Crazy Man EP" now available on iTunes and everywhere digital music is sold. The video is lensed by Noisemaker Media's prolific director Mark Carranceja who brings to life Block McCloud's twisted world and showcases the mind of a man who's fed up with the system and ready to take matters into his own hands. Inanimate objects come to life and madness ensues as Block McCloud makes his escape from his physical and psychological confinement.
Shot on location at Bayley Seton Psychiatric Hospital as well as Seaview Hospital's decades-abandoned tiberculosis ward (both in Staten Island, NY), the video brings Block McCloud's artistic vision and musical creation to life, giving audiences an intimate (albeit disturbing) look into the mind of Block McCloud's CRAZY MAN complimented by DJ Waxwork's eery and sonically dramatic production.
Block McCloud | Crazy Man | Luis Valbuena [Producer and Production Manager] | Mark Carranceja [Direction, Cinematography, and Editing] | Justin Denmark [Key Grip] | Music Produced by DJ Waxwork
On October 21, a lineup of the game's hottest up-and-comers assembled at the Lower East Side's Sapphire Lounge for DJBooth.net/Platform One/Vicarious Music-sponsored CMJ showcase Are You Listening?. For those who weren't able to make it down to NYC for the event, Vicarious Music has assembled an official highlight reel featuring Emilio Rojas, Laws, Phil Adé and countless other dope artists (Neako, Aleon Craft, Jon Hope, J The S, The ILLZ) who participated.
Download here: Are You Listening? Hosted By DJ Burn One
DJBooth.net has hooked up with DJ Burn One to give readers a taste of what to expect from this week’s Are You Listening? showcase (going down October 21, at L.E.S.’ Sapphire Lounge), in the form of a brand new preview mixtape.
The 21-track project compiles brand new/exclusive/unreleased records from all of the artists taking part in the Platform One/Vicarious Music/DJBooth.net-sponsored CMJ showcase, including headliner Emilio Rojas’ Yelawolf-assisted “Turn It Up” as well as reader-approved cuts by Sapient (”Universal Diorama”), the FameCity Boiz (”Give You More”) and The ILLZ (”Cover Me (I’m Going In)”).
Also featured on the project (and scheduled to perform Thursday night) are Laws, Phil Adé, Aleon Craft, The Kickdrums, Johnny Spanish, Neako, Sapient, J The S, Jon Hope, Intuition, Evil Ebenezer and The Chickarones.
