I definitely have to thank the homie Chad over at DonutsandMilk.com for putting me on to G-Eazy. The dude is definitely dope and his latest project, The Outsider is fresh. The Cali emcee out of New Orleans puts together a pretty solid project. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!
A fresh project that Jinesis calls "one of my babies" is a pretty dope instrumental project from the dope NYC producer. I've written about Jinesis a few times on the blog and Coffee Shop 2: the four fundamentals is another example of his talent. Enjoy.
"Following up on the interest piqued from the 1st project, Jinesis returns with a second part in the Coffee Shop Series., Basing it on the 4 fundamentals of the parts crucial to his beatmaking process. Drums, Samples, MPC 2000 xl Beat Machine and Turntables, it's another glimpse into how Jinesis gets down on beats and sample chops."
Mara has such a beautiful voice. Absolutely amazing. There is so much passion and soul in her music. I first caught her From Her Eyes project a week or so ago. I'm definitely a fan now. Yesterday she released the smooth and super simple, yet visually pleasing "Stereolab (Lose Myself)" video, shot and directed by Jesse Boykins III with editing credits going to Dr. Woo for Light Up Film. Mara Hruby is a true talent. If you haven't peeped her project yet, please do yourself a favor and check out marahruby.bandcamp.com. In the meantime, enjoy this video. Chea!
Stereolab - Originally by J Dilla & The Roots
Original lyrics by Mara Hruby
Shot and Directed by Jesse Boykins III
Edited by Dr. Woo for Light Up Film
CoCo Vixen sits down with the homie Soul Khan for an interview on StreetMarketRadio. Soul Khan talks about his start, growing with his music and what's next. Fresh interview. Enjoy.
I didn’t know until I was at the show but Mickey Factz was opening for Bun-B in the Trill OG tour. Factz told me about the debut album The Achievement, he called it a celebratory album, encouraging listeners to follow their dreams, hopes, and aspirations. Mickey Factz is truly chasing his dreams and since he came from nothing, he also discusses what keeps him motivated.
After his show at Slim's in San Francisco, myself and Versace T had the chance to talk to XV. We spoke about Kansas and the talent coming from there. We also spoke about his mixtapes, when to expect his debut album, the features he wants on the album, working with J. Cole and the upcoming song he and J. Cole are releasing next week.
This came on the radio while I was in the car on my way home and I started dancing a jig. Great way to end the week, so enjoy it and dance a jig yourselves! Enjoy the weekend...and the 1988 song "It Takes Two" off the album with the same name It Takes Two. Until next time. Ciao!
Termanology and Mac Miller go in on this track blessed by one of my newer favorite producers and DJs in Statik Selektah. Pretty dope. But what are your thoughts?
Episode 29 is here and just in time for you to bump it for the weekend. Q and I go on a rampage against skinny jeans and have somewhat of a disagreement in the studio as furniture was moved around. Haha!!! But as always, we bring you that dopeness your ears love. Let us be your "radio" as we bring you joints from e.d.g.e., Mike Beatz, Shad, SPEAK Easy, Melissa Czarnik, Homeboy Sandman, Savant, David Dallas, and a whole lot more. You know what to do!
Intro
01. Melissa Czarnik - Bedtime Stories
02. Pusha T. - Open Your Eyes
03. Big K.R.I.T. - Amtrak
04. Recess - Emperor Strikes Back
05. Koncept & Tranzformer feat. Jefferson Price - Change
06. David Dallas feat. Freddie Gibbs - Caught In A Daze
07. Shad & Skratch Bastid - Give You All I Can
08. YC The Cynic - Ol' Glory
09. Das Racist - You Oughta Know
10. e.d.g.e. - Say It Midshow Break
11. Pharoahe Monch feat. Jean Grae, Royce Da 5'9 - Assassins
12. Mike Beatz & Adonis feat. Wrekonize - My World
13. Scheme feat. Emilio Rojas & Astonish - Helluva Year
14. Homeboy Sandman - Not Pop
15. Lupe Fiasco feat. Eric Turner and Sway - Break The Chain
16. SonReal - Judgmental
17. Savant feat. Dominique Larue & Dee Jackson - Rely On Me
18. Soul Khan feat. Akie Bermiss - Fe La Soul
19. SPEAK Easy - So To Speak/Renegade Outro
So I'm cleaning up the email and I get this interesting mixtape in there. Looking at the name, he sounds familiar but with my spotty ass memory, forget trying to figure out from where or when. Haha. Anyways, I hit play and went through track after track. Definitely different. I felt a chill vibe to it as I listened to tracks where Kanye's Runaway and Power, Cutting Crew's (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight were influentially sampled as well as putting his spin on Alicia Keys and Jay-Z's infamous track with "Empire State of Mind 3". So much other joints on "Love & Stadiums" are pretty soulfully sung by Mateo. I guess it should be somewhat expected when Kerry Krucial Keys has a hand in it. With features like Ab Liva, Goapele, Pusha T, Fashawn, Kardinal Offishall and others, it's a really dope sounding mixtape. But enough with my thoughts on it, download it, listen, talk about it, etc.
1. Moment for Life (intro)
2. Don't Shoot Me Down (feat Goapele & Ab Liva)
3. Runaway (feat. Gilbere Forte)
4. Doubt
5. Power (feat. Pusha T & Ab Liva)
6. Pace of My Heart (feat. Andra)
7. Get to Know Me
8. Right Through Me (interlude)
9. In Your Arms Tonight
10. Ohh In Love
11. Paris
12. Empire State of Mind Part 3
13. Say You Will (feat. Fashawn)
14. 3 Peat
15. A Milli
16. We Go Hard (feat. Kardinal Offishall)
17. Bad Romance
My homegirl Jade put me on to this video yesterday. I posted it over on my tumblr page and definitely felt the need to share it here too. You gotta love creative folks and that's exactly what you get with this fan made video for Kanye West's "All Of the Lights." Don't knock it until you watch it. Don't worry, no seizure (or seizure salads, lol) will occur from watching this video. Allegedly, of course. Ha! Enjoy.
“For those who know me, they know I am a fan of Kanye West. This started as a little fun after a show in LI, NY and turned it to a full on idea. This was made with $0. Just a camera, final cut, and some good friends. Hope you enjoy!” -@imjustdave
Video directed by David J. Hamilton and Potential. Filmed and edited by Potential.
