Jasmine Mans "Roses"

"I'm sorry that Beyonce made you turn in your halloween costume for a freakum dress."

Let's talk about how dope Jasmine Mans is. No, you don't wanna talk about it? Ok, press play on the video and then let's talk about it after you're blown away by the spoken word of the 19-year-old Jasmine Mans. Some folks may remember her stirring piece "Nicki Minaj."  Her poetry is filled with so much passion and realness. You get that same type of passion and energy on her latest, "Roses." The girl is dope.

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What I'm Watching: Danny Brown, Pac Div, OnCue and SoLeBlind

Over the last few days a gang of fresh videos from the likes of Danny Brown, Pac Div, OnCue and SoLeBlind have hit my inbox and the Internets! Enjoy them all after the jump. Chea!

EVENT: M.O.P. x Top $ Raz x Skotch Davis x The Upperclassmen x Sleepwalkas

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SonReal Fly By Session x "Here I Am"

SonReal Double-time - Fly By Session from Darren Lee Irwin on Vimeo.

SonReal is dope. I first caught the Vancouver emcee late last year and have been a fan since. Just a few hours ago he dropped off a pretty fresh acappella vid for Fly By Session and a new single, "Here I Am." Damn, he just released his latest Where's Waldo but hasn't let up on new material. The dude is dope. Enjoy.



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Return of the Real: SPEAK Easy Sounds Off for Milwaukee

Check out my latest Return of the Real feature over at Refined Hype on Milwaukee emcee SPEAK Easy. During our interview we talked about his latest project, fatherhood, the Milwaukee Hip-Hop scene and more. Check out the interview.

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EVENT: Rap Good Tour Kicks Off Thursday At Southpaw!

(via act live music)

Rap Good starts off at Southpaw in New York March 31 then coming to Rochester NY at Dubland Underground April 1st 2011 music from Hassaan Mackey Kev Brown, Moses Rockwell, Quarter Pound on the 1's and 2's.

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Shad Interview x "Give You All I Can" w/Skratch Bastid

Shad drops off some new music and a pretty fresh interview. I'm a huge fan of Shad. The dude is so dope, humble and puts out some really good enjoyable music. Enjoy the interview and track.




Give You All I Can - Shad & Skratch Bastid


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The Mad Bloggers Show Ep 28

Back for episode 28 with all these dope tracks for your speakers to fall in love with. Every Tuesday at 7pm(est) on www.skyyhookradio.com/radio is where you can catch us live! Oh and if you missed the other shows, check em here: The Mad Bloggers Show. Boom!

Intro
01. Josh Xantus Feat. Ghostface - I Don't Care
02. Ryan Leslie - Joan of Arc
03. Pharoahe Monch - So Good
04. The Weeknd - The Morning
05. Frank Ocean - Novacane
06. Blue & Exile Feat. Miguel Jontel - Cold Hearted
07. Scienze Feat L.A. - It All Starts
08. Adele Feat. Childish Gambino - Rolling in The Deep
09. Childish Gambino - Freaks and Geeks
Midshow Break
10. Raekwon ft. Inspectah Deck and Estelle - Chop Chop Ninja
11. YC The Cynic - Unconscious
12. DLRN, C-Plus and Task1 - Trill Cosby
13. Travis Barker Feat. Yelawolf, Twista, Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon - Lets Go
14. Brother Ali, Toki Wright, Evidence & BK-One - The Freshest Kids
15. Jean Grae feat. Talib Kweli, Styles P. - Rocket in Pocket
16. The BrainStormers Feat. ManChild of Mars ILL - Same Start
17. Crew54 & CientifiQ - Slaptro
18. Copywrite - Best In Show
19. Pusha T - Alone in Vegas
20. Mean Doe Green Feat. Black Zeek - One Day
Outro



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Check It ... RoQ'y TyRaiD @ The Podium - Week 23

Week 23 "World Police":
Initiation of Libyan Campaign
Confirmed Corporate Coverups



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Throwback Sessions w/ EMS ... Dionne Farris - "Hopeless"

Apparently I was not the only confused as to who sang "You Gotta Be," which I previously thought was Dionne Farris. Ha! I'd planned to post a Throwback Sessions w/ EMS for Dionne anyway. At the request of @SB_AbstractMG, here is "Hopeless" off of the wonderful soundtrack Love Jones. Don't act like y'all don't know. Enjoy!

As a side note, apparently Randy Jackson HAS worked with everyone...





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Throwback Sessions w/ EMS ... Des'ree - You Gotta Be

In the midst of not getting any sleep last night (because of this stupid weather), this song popped into my head. Since I know most people have a Case of the Mondays, hopefully this can serve as a pick-me-up. Enjoy.

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The Mad Video Selection (Week Ending 3/26/11)

Pharoahe Monch - "Clap (One Day)"

Another Sunday afternoon and some brand new videos for you. Pharoahe Monch comes through with a mini-movie this week for his new album W.A.R. and it's called "Clap (One Day)". Don't be frightened by the time, it is 10 minutes well worth it. We also have another interesting joint from Theo Martins called "Turn It Up" where I spent the first minute watching the shadows to see if he moved. "Coma" is brought to you via Stanza. The boardroom is more than just boredom here (terrible pun usage on my behalf). Relic's "Time Machine" is an interestingn video to watch as well. Last but not least we have Babylon Cartel x DJ Ambush with "Chillmtic" and they give you more of a relaxed vibe with this one. Hit me at readbeanpie@gmail.com to have your video considered. Enjoy!