I'm suppose to be on a blog break but I had to post this joint up. Check out new music from The Real Jay Mills off her upcoming project dropping in December. It's a solid track. Enjoy (and have a Happy Thanksgiving). Chea!
Check out some new music from ScienZe off his upcoming project, Hall Pass. "Random Places" is a dope joint featuring Hershey over the J.Monopoly produced track. Real smooth. Real fresh. Enjoy.
It's about that time. Word up! If you're in Connecticut, come check this out. Great event. I'll definitely be in the building.
"If you’ve listened to any hip-hop, you’ve probably heard mention of the “Four Elements” at some point. These elements — DJing, emceeing, b-boying (breakdancing), and grafitti — are considered the foundations of hip-hop culture. What you may not know is that these elements were first codified by Afrika Bambaataa, a gang member turned social activist from the Bronx. Bambaataa, who was also an innovator in the use of turntables as instruments, transformed his neighborhood gang into the Universal Zulu Nation, the world’s first hip-hop organization. The Zulus, now 37 years old, work to combine a fun atmosphere with a positive world view.
Here in Connecticut, Hartford resident Jose Camacho is at the center of the Zulu Nation’s 860 Chapter. Camacho, 32, is shy and soft-spoken; his slow, thoughtful cadence comes off more hippie than hip-hop. “I joined Zulu when I was 14. I was in middle school and I used to dance [to] house music when I was a kid. All the cool dancers joined Zulu Nation. Because of my age I had to lie a little bit — you had to be at least 15. At first I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. I thought it was just a dance crew. But after a few years, going to New York, and meeting forefathers like KRS-1, Afrika Bambaataa … ” Camacho doesn’t finish the sentence, but the reverence in his tone makes the rest of the thought clear. He had stumbled upon a rabbit hole that led straight to hip-hop’s founding fathers."
Copywrite's "Tic Toc" from the Life and Times of Peter Nelson album on Man Bites Dog Records. Song Produced by RJD2. Video Directed by RML. Album on Itunes now and in stores everywhere on 11/30/2010.
Tonight, fans in Los Angeles can see a FREE Talib Kweli performance featuring material from his upcoming album, 'Gutter Rainbows,' on-sale January 25th. The show, presented by Myspace Music, will be held at The Roxy on 9009 West Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA. Doors at 9PM. All ages welcome.
Free admission only with a canned good or blanket for the needy. The goods will be donated to a local shelter for Thanksgiving. Also performing: Strong Arm Steady, Tunji & Jayson Rose with DJs, Luxerbrown, Uncle Pauly & Jay-P.
Check the fresh project from 2 Hungry Bros and Dub MD, featuring a gang of favorites including Homeboy Sandman, YC The Cynic, Fresh Daily and others. Enjoy.
01. The Download Song (feat. Señor Kaos)
02. Kill To Kill (feat. I Am Many)
03. Tithes At A Eulogy (feat. Likwuid)
04. Good Question (feat. Señor Kaos)
05. Mouthin' Off (feat. P.SO & Fresh Daily)
06. Fall Forward (Remix) (feat. YC The Cynic, 8thW1 & P.SO)
07. Don't Say (feat. Janelle Renee & Homeboy Sandman)
08. Kick 'N' A Snare (feat. Señor Kaos)
09. What You Know (feat. P.SO, Homeboy Sandman & Likwuid)
10. Is It True (feat. Señor Kaos)
11. I AM (feat. 8thW1)
12. Rabbit Punch (Part 2) (feat. P.SO & Fresh Daily)
13. Gimmie Mine (feat. I Am Many)
Check out this free EP by Savant. Not a bad EP at all. I was easily vibing to some of the tracks on here.
Savant of RAREBREED:
Tucson, AZ resident, by way of El Paso, TX and Chicago, IL, Gregory "Savant" Daggett has always possessed a passion for music and literary arts. Involved in general music since age 7, and a trumpet player since age 10, he wasn't officially exposed to hip hop until age 12. Although no particular emcee caught his ear right away, he was intrigued with the entire concept of an individual or a group of people speaking over instrumentation in an intensely rhythmic lyrical form, oftentimes telling semi-autobiographic tales relating to a fictionalized counterpart. He became inspired to write and partake of the art of emceeing after hearing the 1999 classic "Black on Both Sides" by Dante Smith and honed his emceeing chops at the lunch room ciphers of Chicago high schools Whitney M. Young Magnet and George Washington Carver. He has since dedicated every verse, every bar and every word to achieving the ever elusive sense of balance in this hallowed art form. His debut release, "The Delayed Entry EP" serves as proof.
The Delayed Entry EP Track Listing:
1) The Lyricist ThreeMix feat. SimONE (prod. by RJD2, Cease & Eka the Madd Samplist)
2) Illest You've Never Heard (Could We Go) (prod. by V-Sharp)
3) Concrete Techniques feat. Three60 the Universal Ruler (prod. by Oren J.)
4) You Know feat. Rich Jones & Kasparov (prod. by Montana Macks)
5) Bottom To the Top (prod. by Satchill Head)
6) 'Til Death Do Us Part (prod. by DJ Jesaya)
7) Marry a Memory (prod. by prod. by GRANDPA-J®)
8) Perfect Profession (prod. by DR+)
Check out the latest track off of OnCue's upcoming project, Leftovers. The artwork is pretty dope too. The project drops Nov. 29th. Enjoy this track in the meantime.