The Milwaukee crew KingHellBastard have never been really into the whole mixtape thing, so with their new project they venture into uncharted territory for the group. But instead of just doing any type of mixtape, they decided on the 17th anniversary of the release of A Tribe Called Quest's Midnight Marauders to release A Tribe Called Bastard - On the Blvd. of Layton. I had the privledge of rocking with the press advance over the weekend. The project is fresh. With appearances from Sadat X, Akrobatik, Raashan Ahmad and Stricklin, coupled with the energy of KHB, this joint is definitely worth the download. Enjoy.
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.
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.
"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.
From producer to director, Eric Mire jumps behind the lens in the new Melissa Czarnik video, "Hand Me the Mic." It's a pretty fresh video for a pretty fresh track. The Czarnik / Mire duo continue to create great music, with some dope visuals to match. Check it out.
From the first time I heard a Big K.R.I.T. track I was a fan of his style and music. I spotted this video over at RapRadar.com. The dude is definitely dope. Enjoy the vid. Chea!
Pretty fresh interview with Mickey Factz on the homie Brian Allonce's show The Bar Exam over at PNC Radio. Brian hit me with the video from a few months back that included convincing Mickey to do a pre-show work out, his reaction to the Bar Exam Theme music and more. A few older topics discussed but still a pretty dope interview. Enjoy.
Aaaaah yeah. Video is wild and finding out where they filmed it just adds to the creativity. Block McCloud come through with a banger on "Crazy Man". Had this on repeat a couple of times. Overall, I dig this. Check it out.
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
I checked out the video they put together from the night they had this event and the artists on there musically caught my attention. Check out the video and see for yourself and if it peaked your interest, I suggest you download the mixtape.
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)”).