Check It ... Outstanding: Charlie Wilson & The Gap Band's Hip Hop Legacy

It's pretty dope when DJs make a mix of tracks artists of today sampled. That's what Synapse did with this Charlie Wilson joint right here. Check it.

The influence of Uncle Charlie Wilson on R&B and hip-hop is extraordinary. From being the main force in the legendary Gap Band, who's classic songs "Yearnin For Your Love", "Outstanding" and "Dropped A Bomb On Me" have been sampled in countless hip-hop, R&B and pop songs, to being featured on many newer artist's current songs.

Join DJ Synapse, who takes listeners through some of the greatest Charlie Wilson compisitions and Gap Band songs, and the songs that sampled them, as well as newer songs by Kanye West, T-Pain and Lil Kim that have featured the seminal R&B star.

Make sure to look out for Charlie's new album "Just Charlie" and the single "You Are" which is getting mega-airplay on urban radio.

Info about DJ Synapse:

Synapse has been a fixture on the New York scene for over 10 years, and he's known as a "culture purveyor", as he schools his audiences on way more than just music. His connection to the founders of DJ culture is undeniable, becoming respected by the originators, and the new guard.

He's DJ'd alongside KOOL HERC, RED ALERT, VIKTER DUPLAIX, PETE ROCK, DE LA SOUL, PRINCE PAUL, MOS DEF, DJ PREMIER, ROB SWIFT, JAZZY JAY, DISCO D, STRETCH ARMSTRONG, URSULA 1000, LORD SEAR, J PERIOD, AARON LACRATE, NEIL ARMSTRONG, EVIL DEE, DJ AYRES, SCOTTIE B, BOBBITO and more.

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Download ... aboveGround Magazine & The Monday Lunch present: "Sum Sh​-​t We Dubbed Vol. 2"

Check out one of our next's Independent's Day Showcase artist, Sketch tha Cataclysm, on this free or pay what you wish album presented by aboveGround Magazine & The Monday Lunch and mixed by DJ Mo Niklz. Fresh music...check it!

On January 3rd 2011, the internet publication aboveGround Magazine, known for showcasing the best in underground hip-hop, released the second volume of the series Sum Sh-t We Dubbed by Connecticut MC/Producer Sketch tha cataclysm mixed by DJ Mo Niklz.

Each volume of the mix series is different (the first featured alternate versions of Sketch's songs, selections from a number of his 11 projects, live bits, and unreleased material), Volume Two features eleven of his Verse Of The Week segments originally aired on the Sioux Falls, SD radio program The Monday Lunch between 9/26/2010 and 12/27/2010.

It also features 4 previously unreleased songs from Sketch's catalog: "Stroll" feat. The Protege of Phenetiks (prod. by Defnyshn), "Encouragement of Deital Pronouncement" (prod. by Dirt E. Dutch), "Song One" and "I Dreamt Of A Bottomless Heaven" (both prod. by Sketch himself).

Pay what you wish for the project and support the music.

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1. Introlude (Rising Sun Quest "Level Shit") 00:54
2. One Thing (Over Jake One "One Thing") 01:39
3. Encouragement Of Deital Pronouncement 02:07
4. Euphoria (over Ski Beatz's "Taxi") 02:19
5. Spit (over Bangladesh's "Lemonade") 01:48
6. Untitled #72 (over Kanye West's "Drive Slow") 01:36
7. I Dreamt Of A Bottomless Heaven 01:55
8. Interlude (D_Cyphernauts "The Suspense") 00:38
9. Alone (over Madlib's "Falling") 02:20
10. Arrow Strikes Target. . . (over J Cole's "Who Dat") 01:24
11. Subscribed Congeiled 01:12
12. The Verse About Legalizing (Over Clark Kent & The Remedy's "Super High") 01:56
13. Stroll (with The Protege of Phenetiks) 02:27
14. Interlude (The Protege "Nothing") 00:43
15. Beechwood (over Diddy, LV, Sean C's "Roc Boys") 01:42
16. I Touch The Page (over Just Blaze's "Never Been In Love") 01:31
17. Open Your Eyes. . . (Over Pete Rock's "Be Easy") 01:15
18. Outrolude (Expertiz "Machinery") 01:12
19. Song One 03:05

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Check It ... Slaughterhouse - "Back On The Scene ft Dres (Black Sheep)"

I know, I know. This ain't new. Do I care? Nah. But I still think this track is pretty ill and I don't hear it talked about enough. So for those of you that haven't heard it, check it out now!

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Download ... Uptown XO - "One. One. Ten"

Yes sir!!! Free music by X.O. If you loved that Diamond District album, you might love X.O.'s effort on this. Download it, kids. It's free!

Oddisee - "No days off for any member of the Diamond District! My brother X.O. just dropped an EPK. His new album monumental 2 will be released in March. It's our efforts as solo artists & are individuality that makes Diamond District so special. Check it out."

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Check It ...RoQ'y TyRaiD @ The Podium - Week 12

RoQ'y TyRaiD is back at The Podium with Week 12 giving you his latest on what's going on in the world. This also marks the 3 month anniversary of my Weekly Wrap Up Series! Check it.



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Download ... Dirt E. Dutch presents "Hit the Dutchman"

Here's some dope new music brought to you by Dirt E. Dutch, a definite Hip-Hop aficionado, featuring a bunch of artists we've featured on the site as well as some others. Enjoy!

Following up his most recent work on Breez Evahflowin's new album "As He Goes On" from Domination Recordings, Dirt E. Dutch has put together an 11 track compilation featuring a handful of up and coming artists. It also features a few songs the Dutchman was featured on as an MC, such as the new track "War Torn" featuring Roc Doogie of Phenetiks, Breez Evahflowin, and Core Rhythm. Several of these songs were previously only featured on IndieFeed, others can be found on current releases from the respective artists. Expect much more from Dirt E. Dutch in 2011!

Track list:

1. War Torn ft. Roc Doogie, Breez Evahflowin, Dirt E. Dutch, Core Rhythm, Pauley Ethnic
2. Step the F%ck Off ft. Roc Doogie, The Protege (Phenetiks)
3. Why I Write ft. Rising Sun Quest
4. Before Life Concludes ft. Expertiz
5. What Else ft. Man-u-iLL
6. Ridiculous Choices ft. Emskee (The Good People), Dirt E. Dutch, Breez Evahflowin
7. Wind ft. Breez Evahflowin, Sho, Kenny Majozi, Phase 1
8. Sketchforce ft. Hawl Digg, Dirt E. Dutch, Sketch Tha Cataclysm
9. Dot Dot Dot (remix) ft. Breez Evahflowin
10. Reflect ft. Pruven
11. Manuverin' Sound ft. Breez Evahflowin, L.I.F.E. Long, Mr. Metaphor

All tracks produced by Dirt E. Dutch, with the exception of:
6. Prod by Saint of The Good People
8. Prod. Sketch Tha Cataclysm




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DEMOS: An Independent Artist's Guide To Success [Official Trailer]

This looks fresh. Shouts to Velv Somersault. Check the full description below and the trailer above. Chea.

Demos is a documentary that was created to educate and inspire the emerging hip-hop independent artist to accelerate their career. Its primary objective is to provide insight on the myriad of ways to establish or further enhance a successful independent music career. Industry veterans along with well established indie artists will share their experiences, advice and techniques providing an invaluable and unprecedented resource for the up and coming artist. From scholarly advice about branding and getting noticed to revelations about submitting content to media outlets, Demos is a film that should be on any musician's "must-see list!

Demos will expound upon how the industry has transformed over the years. Through the industry's overhaul, the artist needs to now empower and equip themselves with this essential information to maximize their chances of success. The music industry is ever-changing and to keep up, you must be well equipped; Demos is the tool to create a metamorphosis within an artist career.

Narrated by the Grammy Award winning Hip-Hop Poet J Ivy, with appearances by: Pete Rock and CL Smooth,,Naughty By Nature, Shyheim, A-King from PNC Radio, Murs, Carl Choi, El Prez, Dae One, Statik Selektah, Talib Kweli, Tony Rock,Verbs, Wax, Dumbfoundead, Michelle McDevitt from Audible Treats, Money Making Jam Boyz, Z of DJ Booth.net, Asya of Fusicology, Spintelect, Big Pee Wee of KJLH, K Sparks, The Regiment, Convinced, Raven Sorvino, Jean Grae, Pharoah Monch, Big Dho, Jake Paine of HHDX.com, Da Beatminerz, Cisco Adler, Chris Young, DJ Houseshoes, J Davey, Sean Falyon, Marley Marl, TruthLive, Matt Diamond, Joe Scudda, Chaundon, DJ Rhettmatic, Kooley High, Tanya Morgan, Kyra Kyles, Tanvi Patel of Crucial Music, Mac Miller, Warren G, Verbs, Cymarshall Law, and more to be announced.

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First Listen: John Graham "Mirror Music"

It was last June that I first introduced The Mad Bloggers' readers to John Graham. John was working hard on introducing folks to his project at the time, Ascension Methods. I liked Ascension Methods and the music John was creating.

At the time I wrote that his music is one with a poignant message. What John Graham does is creates music he truly believes in. He steps way outside of the box of what would be considered safe music and gives you the music he thinks you should hear. His music is driven by thought provoking lyrics, coupled with cool beats.

You have to respect John for his persistence in delivering his message.

Today, John releases his debut album Mirror Music. And again, he doesn't shy away from making the music he wants to make.

When I interviewed John last July he wanted his music "to inspire dialogue and discussion." I believe Mirror Music, much like  Ascension Methods, will do just that. John wants you to know who he is. It's part of the reason he shed the name J. Qwest. He said during that same interview, "I reached a point in my life where I felt that it was time to shed stage names and give the listener "Me" with no veil or anonymity."

And Mirror Music is just that. It's John Graham with no anonymity.

I personally dig John's more aggressive flow on tracks like "Light's Revenge", "The Re-Awakening" and "It's That Serious." But I also dig the more laid back flow on "I Want You" and "Words & Music."

John Graham is talented. Mirror Music is fresh. Give it a listen. And if you dig it, support it.

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My Thoughts on Jay-Z and Kanye Going H.A.M.

I'm only posting this track because I'm confused by this track.

Yeah, yeah, yeah I know what you're thinking, "but Q, it goes hard in the club." You know what I say to those people? You spend TOO MUCH TIME IN THE CLUB!

Sure, there's some crazy quotables from Jay and Kanye on this track. Sure it gets me excited for the Watch The Throne project but you can't deny that this track is messy. And I think it's with the Lex Luger beat. It just doesn't match the track. Jay and Kanye's energy goes one way and the beat goes the other. The best part of the beat is the piano riff and Opera like singing at the tail end. I know I can't be the only person that thinks the vocals and beat don't match on this jawn. Maybe I'm wrong. Am I?

I'm posting for your feedback. Hit up the comment section and if all you have to say is "this n-gga Q is a hater" you've already lost the argument. Ha!

ps: Who approved the beveled old english font on the cover? Really? Looks like some Dan Gilbert Comic Sans type shit.

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Download ... Dylan Thomas "Stevie's Soul Sounds"

About a week ago Dylan Thomas, a producer out of the Milwaukee scene, hit me up with the preview for his latest project Stevie's Soul Sounds. Once I downloaded the project, I hit play. My first thought, dope. Stevie's Soul Sounds is definitely a smooth beat tape that you'll enjoy. It's one of those, you don't even really need rhymes over the beats type of projects. Sit back. Hit play. And Enjoy Stevie's Soul Sounds. Chea!



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Download ... BIC "Takin' It From The Top"

Check out the newest project from Bitches Is Crazy (BIC) that dropped a few days ago. Two of my favorite cuts is the Chuk produced "Beautiful Loser" and the MP produced "Get On Point." Shouts to MP (DJ of The Mad Bloggers Show) and BIC. It's a pretty cool project. Check it.



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Check It ... J-Live "No Time To Waste"

J-Live is the multi-talented emcee-DJ-producer who just put out a great EP, Undivided Attention, late last year. He wastes no time getting the year started off right with this dope new single. Check it out and enjoy. Chea!



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