Interview: Miss Special x Skeme

Last week I got the great opportunity to meet and interview LA emcee Skeme. We talked about how he got his name, upcoming tracks with Ro Blvd., the video for "What I Deserve", details on what his next video will be, what to expect from further "Road To The Statement" videos, the official features and producers on "The Statement" and the latest news on the Sox Gang.

(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 50

Good morning and welcome to another ep of Hip-Hop Breakfast. Ep 50 delivers seven dope tracks just 30 seconds over 20 minutes. Hope you enjoy. Chea!

01. G-Eazy - Waspy
02. Shane Eli - I Love You (Kinda)
03. YC The Cynic - The Harder
04. Donnis feat. Dev- Ring My Bell
05. Recess - Emperor Strikes Back
06. Big K.R.I.T. - R4 Theme Song
07. Maticulous feat. Brown Bag AllStars - The Hulk



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Green Street "Don't Look Down"

Thanks to Fresh Daily for putting me on to this dope project from Green Street (Emcees A-Live and Soupa and beatsmith Renaissance). You gotta love when quality music arrives in your inbox. With features from Eric Sosa, Fresh Daily, Oddisee and more, Don't Look Down is a smooth project well worth a few spins. I hope you enjoy it like I did. Chea!

Download/Preview: Don't Look Down

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Vulkan the Krusader "The Lucy Naive Mixtape"

This project has shown up in my inbox a few times. Vulkan the Krusader comes with some co-signs from a few folks I respect musically on the underground scene but my opinion has never been based on a co-sign. Ha!

Anyway, I finally got around to listening to the project. It's cool. I dig most of it but I wish it was less than 22 tracks because it took me a little while to process so much music. There's definitely quality here though. But you tell me what you think down in the comment section.

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TMB's Throwback Video of the Day ... Maxwell - "...Til the Cops Come Knockin'"

15 years. That's how long it has been since Maxwell's first album became available to us all. What a journey! And oh how we missed him during that 8 year stint of absence from the music scene. I know I sure did. Maxwell is the King of Neo-soul. I dare anyone to say otherwise. Everything about this man is beautiful! The vocals, the lyrics, pre-hair cut. Everything. And besides, how on Earth would any of us get these babies here without him? Ha! (Side Note: I am not responsible for any children made during the listening of this song). I've experienced nothing but greatness from Maxwell even with only 4 albums under his belt; and I hope he continues to bless us with his music in the years to come. Off the 1996 debut album Urban Hang Suite "...Til the Cops Come Knockin'" is definitely something you can chill to, have that glass of red wine and cap off your evening. I encourage you all to do just that. Enjoy the song and the rest of your Friday night.

We'll be back with the 3rd installment of TMB's Throwback Video of the Day, April 25th. Until then...



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Check It ... RoQ'y TyRaiD @ The Podium - Week 25

Week 25 "Be Free ":

Pro-Muslim Protests :)
American Anti-Muslim Culture >:(
Z***ist Influence on American Culture >:{
ANOTHER Japanese Earthquake?!?!

...& More




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The Mad Bloggers Show Ep 31

Episode 31, baby! You know what to do you if you wanna laugh your ass off and then nod your head to dopeness in between. Check it.

Intro
01. TheSekondElement - Closer
02. Big K.R.I.T. Feat. Raheem DeVaughn - Players Ballad
03. Mike Schpitz - Same Song
04. SonReal - Ding Dong
05. Theo Martins - The Spotlight
06. Rufio x Keno - I'm Saying Though Pt 2
07. Wrekonize - Winding Road
08. Chiddy Bang Feat. Mac Miller - Heatwave
09. K. Sparks - Midnight
10. Koncept x Tranzformer - Look Back
11. Reks - Limelight
12 Fashawn - Bart Simpson
13. Rapper Big Pooh Feat. Joe Scudda - I'm the Man
Outro



Download: TMBS Ep 31

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Check It ... The Sixth Independent's Day Showcase (Pics)

The sixth Independent's Day Showcase came and went on April 13th. If you were there, you were one of the many that bugged out with us to some dope acts at Southpaw as well as DJ Jon Blak's skills on the turntables. If you weren't, well, I don't know what to tell you. But.....I got pictures to show ya. Haha. Check these out by clicking "Read More". Aight? Aight!

TMB's Throw Back Video of the Day ... Aaliyah - "One In A Million"

Who doesn't miss her? You just can't help it. And no matter how hard they try, the music industry will not and cannot 'create' another Aaliyah. It's impossible. So in honor of her legacy and how we all thought of her, here is "One In A Million" off of 1996 album with the same name. Enjoy.





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*Side Note: This post is intended for yesterdays Throwback Video of the Day, so please look forward to a second one this evening.

2011 Miltown Beatdown

I might have to slide through this year.

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Interview: Two Piece and a Biscuit Interviews @ThroatChopU

As the person who usually does interviews, I always find it odd to be on the other end being interviewed. Well, a week ago through TMB contributor Steph, Dan of Two Piece and A Biscuit reached out to me about being interviewed about The Mad Bloggers, the state of Hip-Hop and Hip-Hop in general. I was humbled by the offer. It was a pretty cool 13 minute conversation with some great questions. Check out what a brother had to say over at twopieceandabiscuit.blogspot.com. Chea!

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TMB's Throwback Video of the Day ... Sade - "Kiss of Life"

Warmth, depth and beautiful as ever.

There's not much to say about Sade that hasn't already been said. Listening to the English rhythm and blues band, Sade, is the perfect way to end your night. With smooth and seductive vocals, Sade's lead singer has the ability to lift the weight of the world off of your shoulders. An awesome throwback from the early 90s, here is "Kiss of Life" from the 1992 album Love Deluxe.

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