BLAX and The Mad Bloggers Presents: Adebisi "Blaxploitation"

The full project is finally here. I know somewhere Adebisi is relieved to finally have this project out, considering it's been in the works for sometime now.

I've told this story a few times about how I stumbled into Adebisi's music. I don't recall the exact moment, because it was either his 80's Babies mixtape or being the front man of Fresh Cut Collective, but either way I do remember the first reaction being, "dude is dope."

A few months back Adebisi reached out to us about getting behind his latest mixtape, Blaxploitation. I didn't hesitate to agree. This project is very much a mixtape in it's traditional sense of borrowed beats, with a few originals. It's a quality offering from the Wisconsin native who is now living in NYC. It's a great re-introduction as Adebisi preps for a full length album (which is mostly done) and another project after that. I'm not sure when he's gonna sleep. Ha!

Anyway, check out and enjoy the BLAX and TMB presented Blaxploitation. Chea!

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Sleepwalkas "Wild Night Life"

Cookie Cutter Cornballs Can't Cut It! tomorrow, but in the meantime enjoy "Wild Life" featuring M-Tri from the homies Sleepwalkas. I definitely dig their music and style. Real cool guys with great music. If you're in the city tomorrow (April 14th at 8pm), they're also performing over at Sullivan Hall (214 Sullivan St., New York, NY) for their album release. $10 admission. Chea!

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TMB's Throwback Video of the Day ... D'Angelo - "Brown Sugar"

D'Angelo, D'Angelo, D'Angelo... Brotha I need you to put down the pipe and pick back up the mic. Since it's late and I know you all have a job to get to in the morning, I'll keep this short. I adore this man. He's probably one of the dopest neo-soul artists of our time. Those gorgeous smooth vocals and bedroom eyes makes for the perfect entertainer! And the body didn't hurt either. It took a lot of restraint to avoid posting a shirtless picture and I'm sure my male cohorts get tired of me talking about how yummy these artists are. So, I digress. Anyhow, this post was inspired by @JosephAParker. Definitely a fabulous throwback. So enjoy "Brown Sugar" off of 1995 album with the same name. Enjoy.





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What I'm Watching ... Crew54 & CientifiQ - "For The People"

Yo, check out Crew54 & CientifiQ's new video out. These cats are cool with me. Their album "Slap Rapz" is dope, if you haven't got it. Check out both.

I don't know who dude is on the left but he look like an extra on some Jetsons remake. Haha.



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First Listen: Man Mantis "Cities Without Houses"

I'm gearing up for what I imagine will be a stressful 72 hours.

So, when I hit play on the newest project from the faceless Wisconsin producer Man Mantis, it set me at ease and took my mind off of that fast approaching 72 hours of traveling, waiting and dealing with this and that back home. Man Mantis is no stranger to the blog, having been posted on the site a few times with either individual projects or collabs with other folks. The dude is extremely talented and I dig his work. His latest, Cities Without Houses is a very chill project. Among my favorite cuts, "Minor Aches and Pains", "Everything Is Fine" and "Be Just This"."Teacups of Our Ashes" is definitely my favorite on the project.

Definitely a fresh project. Enjoy.

A little bit about the project from Man Mantis:

"Monday, March 11th saw the release of Cities Without Houses, the first solo LP from masked Madison, WI producer Man Mantis.  Released on World Around Records, Cities Without Houses is the follow up to Mantis’ well-regarded Sea Ambulance EP, and is filled with the same kind of druggy, highly orchestrated sonic landscapes that made Sea Ambulance so intriguing.  Produced, mixed and mastered entirely by Man Mantis during late 2009 and throughout 2010, Cities Without Houses is now available as a “pay what you like” download through Man Mantis’.  In addition, he has just launched a Kickstarter campaign to get a limited run of vinyl LPs and cassette tapes of “Cities Without Houses” manufactured."



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TMB's Throwback Video of the Day ... Tupac feat. Dr. Dre - "California Love"

We're back with another week of TMB's Throwback Video of the Day! How was everybody's weekend? Good? Good.

Moving right along. Now who wouldn't want to listen to this? It's one of Tupac's most popular collaborations and probably one of the BEST collabs of the 90's period. I actually heard this in the car on my way (I know, shocking right?) and I said to myself, "self... I bet the TMB audience could appreciate a Tupac throwback." And so it were. Ha! A talented young man and a soul gone too soon. Perhaps I should've ended the week with this, but there's nothing like a dope joint to get it started. Tupac's HIT featuing Dr. Dre, Roger Troutman (RIP) and the hilarious Chris Tucker, "California" love off of 1996 album All Eyez On Me.

CAN... YOU... DIG IT?! CAN YOU DIG IT, MAAAN?! We can dig it. Enjoy.




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Shane Eli feat. Playboy Tre & Rittz "Let's Ride"

Word is the homie Shane Eli's new album hosted by DJ Skee and presented by Flud Watches I Can Do Better has been pushed back a little bit. But don't you fret, he's dropped a new cut from the project dropping via DJBooth.net sooner than later. "Let's Ride" is another quality track in a long line of quality tracks off the upcoming project. I'm definitely looking forward to it. In the meantime, allow "Let's Ride" to hold you over until the project drops. Enjoy. Chea!

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e.d.g.e. "Target Practice Pt. 2" x "Edgelib"

e.d.g.e. f/ Dave Ryan & Jaykin "Target Practice Pt. 2" (mcenroe for downthedial.com) from e.d.g.e. on Vimeo.

You lucky bastard, getting two fresh e.d.g.e. videos in the same day. Ok, part of the reason you're getting two today is because I forgot to post up "Target Practice Pt. 2" a few days back. Ha!

e.d.g.e. delivered up fresh visuals for "Target Practice Pt. 2" featuring Dave Ryan and Jaykin last week. Today he dropped "Edgelib" from TMB sponsored Fifteen Minutes of Fame. The cool thing about the "Edgelib" video was that it was shot on the iPhone with the iMovie and 8mm apps. Fresh.

Enjoy both. All Flow Everything coming soon.


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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 49

I haven't posted an episode of Hip-Hop Breakfast since the top of the year. I know, what the hell is my problem?

Well, I'm back! And I've reloaded.

With help from whengiantsmeet.com, iheartdilla.com, donutsandmilk.com, hiphopiscoolagain.com, thaladyblogga.com and my home team themadbloggers.com, I'll be delivering Hip-Hop Breakfast every Monday morning to get your week started right. I know, you're welcome. Ha!

Hip-Hop Breakfast is basically my wake-up playlist and I'm sharing with you just a few dope tracks to help you get through the first part of your day.

I hope you enjoy.

Good morning.


Tracklist:
01. Rapper Big Pooh - Wooden Wall Silverware
02. Signif - Stigmata
03. Big K.R.I.T.  - Amtrak
04. Frank Ocean - Songs For Women
05. Childish Gambino - Break (AOTL)
06. Dom Kennedy - Goodbye




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The Mad Video Selection (Week Ending 4/9/11)

Rich Kidd - "Take It Slow"

My apologies for missing last week but I'm back with another 5 videos for you to take in. Canada in the house with 3 of the 5 picks this week, including Rich Kidd with his "Take it Slow" video. Mara Hruby is one I have never heard of prior to her "Stereolab (Lose Myself)" video and I am mad I am just finding out about her. Hailing from Winnipeg come The Lytics with their video for the "On Point" remix which was shot in the CBC studio. "The People" is a nice joint to get into brought to us via STS. And last but not least we have Crown A Thornz who I discovered at a Film Festival this Friday. Their son "Real" is definitely a dope track. Anyway I hope you get the chance to tke in all of the visuals. Hit me at readbeanpie@gmail.com to have your video considered. Enjoy!

Theo Martins "The Spotlight"

With my new blogging schedule, I rarely post on the weekends. But I couldn't let the weekend go by without posting this track from Providence, Rhode Island rapper Theo Martins. Theo has found himself on the blog a few times and two weeks ago he took the Friday's Five Random Questions challenge. I've said it time and time again, I think Theo is dope and his sound is unique. "The Spotlight" is what he calls "black-super hero music" and I tend to agree. In my mind, I already see the visuals for this track. If only I was a director. Ha! Well, happy Saturday morning to you and enjoy some music courtesy of Mr. Theo Martins. Chea!

"Driving through Beverly Hills around midnight in a red coup, no streets lamps, everything dark but the front dash on the car doing just about 85 on the highway. That’s what I see when I close my eyes and play this.

‘The Spotlight’ was inspired by Grammy Weekends, 2nd-hand cigar smoke, dark nights and lazy mornings.

This is such black-super hero music."

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Check It ... RoQ'y TyRaiD @ The Podium - Week 24

The podium is burning from the heat RoQy is spitting on this track. Stop effin' around and check it out!

UK Pension Protests
That Dumbass Botox Mom
...& More




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