iQ Multimedia Presents ... @ULuvTashaRamos - "Feelin' Myself"

If you've even remotely paid a little bit of attention to the posts I've made over the last year, you'll know that I've taken on the philosophy of my fellow blogger-colleague, Q in that "If it doesn't get me excited, it doesn't get posted." I'm always appreciative when I get stuff in my inbox that is exceptional. And I can thank my other blogger-colleague, OC, for this one.

Her name is Natasha Ramos. She's out of Hartford, Connecticut and this girl is going places. If I were her manager, I would be more than proud of representing her. She's got the full package. The looks, the spark, and most importantly, the talent. According to her Myspace Music page, the genres she dabbles in are R&B, Soul and Pop. When listening to her tracks, she is able to blend all three perfectly, which in many cases, is very hard to accomplish. I took the liberty of uploading my favorite five songs of hers ("Feelin' Myself," "Who Needs You," "Midnight Hour," "Deeper," and "Running Out of Love.") to my Bandcamp. One thing I can say about Feelin' Myself is that you'll definitely have to download the entire thing because there's a certain flow and intermingling of the songs that can only be experienced by listening to it from beginning to end.

It would take forever for me to go through the songs I like and give you the blow by blow of why I like them, so my advice is to just download and press play. If I had one criticism, albeit a good criticism, it would be that the songs aren't long enough! It leaves me wanting more. If this is any preview of what her debut album will be like, I look forward to hearing and purchasing it when it comes to fruition.

If you don't know Natasha Ramos, I suggest you get familiar. I don't want 6 months to come and go and she blows up and y'all are like "OMG! Who is this girl and where did she come from? I love her." Ha! This time you don't have an excuse.

Download her full mix tape here and just press play. Enjoy.





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Check It (4/26/11): Fresh Daily, TheSeKondElement and The Brown Bag AllStars

I love music. There really is no secret there. Every day tons of projects drop and some aren't really worth the digital space they take up. In my opinion obviously. The folks featured in today's posts don't fall in that category. Quality music from quality musicians. Today, Fresh Daily, TheSeKondElement and The Brown Bag AllStars bring with them three great singles for three amazing projects. If you're not checking for 'em, I feel sorry for your musical collection. Ha! Enjoy the music and support the artists.

Fresh Daily returns with "Say Yes" off of The Quiet Life dropping May 3rd. Produced by Shuko and Fonty, this Fresh Daily track is straight head nod inducing. The homie Fresh Daily always brings the quality through his music. I'm definitely looking forward to The Quiet Life. You should be too. Also, look out for an interview with him coming soon to The Mad Bloggers Show. In the words of Fresh Daily "let this be your spring/summer anthem! It feels GOOOOOOOOD!" Chea!

TheSeKondElement has found herself on the blog a few times. There something about her sound, rooted in spoken word, that I've always appreciated it. "Heaven Sent" is the first single off The Korner of Ahmir & Hillman, due out released April 28. Inspired by their trip to SXSW, TheSekondElement teams up with drummer Bettis for a pretty fresh project. She describes the project simply as, "just me and Bettis jammin’, vibin’, doing what we do best together but usually on stage. Now fans can it home.” Enjoy "Heaven Sent" and keep your eyes and ears open for The Korner of Ahmir & Hillman.

Ever since exchanging a series of emails with J57 back when we booked Soul Khan for the IHD x TMB Independent's Day Showcase, he's been blessing my inbox with great cuts from Brown Bag AllStars members and affiliates. Earlier today J57 hit me up with the new Brown Bag AllStars cut "Crumbling Down" produced by Mr. Green. This shit right here? THIS SHIT RIGHT HERE? Yeah, it's dope. According to J57, "we're hard at work in the studio wrapping up our debut album (due out next year), so in the meantime we decided that we'll drop a double-disc project of rare & unreleased material on May 17." So, enjoy "Crumbling Down" leading up to their May 17th drop. Chea!



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What I'm Watching: Theo Martins "Up & Away"

Every time I post something from Theo Martins, I say he's dope. So, at this point, I guess it goes without saying how I feel about Theo's music. Ha! After a few pics providing a sneak peek at this video, Theo released the visuals for "Up & Away" yesterday. Enjoy the latest off of Theo Martins Sincerely Yours, The Dance Floor. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Adebisi "F-ck The Dollar"

The homie Adebisi is like family. I've been handling a bit of his digital game and TMB just co-sponsored his latest mixtape The Blaxploitation, which you should DEFINITELY have in your life right now. Ha!

Anyway, Adebisi linked up with SigNif (yes, the NYC by way of Milwaukee emcee) and shot a video last week with Sig getting her John Singleton on by directing, shooting and editing the visuals for "Fuck the Dollar." Put together in just 24 hours, the video is for one of my favorite tracks on The Blaxploitation. The homie is definitely very talented. Look out for more music coming soon. In the meantime, enjoy. Chea!

Adebisi has also been shooting a series of video blogs. You can check those out at www.youtube.com/theblaxlifetv

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Check It: Ritchcraft x Intalek x Geeter

That boy Ritchcraft is talented. After featuring his 30 in 30 beat series, Ritchcraft is back with music from two dope emcees that he's currently working on projects with.

You might recall the Intalek and Ritchcraft project Lives and Vibes. Well, the duo are currently cooking up an EP as a follow up. I'm definitely looking forward to that.

On the other side is the newcomer Geeter, whose "Do It Now" was featured on last week's ep of The Mad Bloggers Show. The dude is dope and he and Ritchcraft are working on a project consisting of 5-6 tracks dropping at some point in May.

Both dope cuts with Ritchcraft on the production. Enjoy and look out for those projects dropping soon. Chea!

  Intalek - On (Prod. Ritchcraft) by Ritchcraft 



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What I'm Watching ... Has-Lo "Untitled #1 (Hold On)"

Deep, personal lyrics on "Untitled #1" from Has-Lo on this video to compliment it. Music can be therapy and few are talented enough to come through on a track this good while expressing emotions this close to home. Check out the video then definitely get the album. Quality music.

Untitled #1 (Hold On), was directed by Antonio Battle who also came up with the visual concepts. The song is one of the most autobiographical on the entire album. With the passing of Has-Lo's Grandmother the video's cemetery scene was meant to match the track's lyrival content and emotive weight.

Album Available @ iTunes

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-case-i-dont-make-it/id415915133

Album Available @ emusic

http://www.emusic.com/album/Has-Lo-In-Case-I-Don-t-Make-It-MP3-Download/12359117.html

CD Available @ UGHH

http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?t=Has-Lo-In-Case-I-Dont-Make-It-Audio-CD&UPC=MMG016CD

CD Available @ FatBeats

http://www.fatbeats.com/products/haslo-cd

For More Info:

http://www.twitter.com/Has_Lo

http://twitter.com/MelloMusicGroup

http://mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/

http://www.mellomusicgroup.com

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What I'm Watching ... K-Beta - "Soul Cry feat. B. Sheba" (Produced by Grussle)

Here's a couple of dope videos from the homie K-Beta that I received in my email. I was so busy hitting play over and over that I forgot to post this. Haha. Dude is nice on the mic. Catches my attention lyrically. Album out today. Check it.

New single & video from DMV Music Award-winning artist K-Beta's debut album, Inglorious Beta. Directed by Backie T. for Cool Kids Forever Films.

Inglorious Beta (Grande Deluxe) available Tuesday 4/26 at all major retail outlets!


K-Beta - Soul Cry feat. B. Sheba (Produced by Grussle) from Inner Loop Records on Vimeo.

Download the Single Here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?s2nrfe1mr6iyjcs

www.innerloopuncut.com

www.twitter.com/K_BETA

And if you haven't seen this video, definitely hit play.

Alizay asks the questions, and K-Beta answers in the form of razor sharp verses. Shot and Edited by Andre Banks for ABB Video.


K-Beta & The DJ Alizay - Q&A from Inner Loop Records on Vimeo.

Check It ... RoQ'y TyRaiD @ The Podium - Week 27

Check out RoQy going off at the podium! "Chea!" © ThroatChopU

Week 27 " Aeolus ":
Yes. Weather control. OMG, he's a conspiracy theorist. (Shut up!)

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TMB's Throwback Video of the Day ... Busta Rhymes - "Woo Hah!! Got You All In Check"

Y'all... if you don't love this man, I can't have respect for you. Ha! In the spirit of me trying to learn Busta's verse in "Look At Me Now," which I've almost completely mastered, by the way, I wanted to pay homage to the one of the King's of Hip-Hop. Pre-haircut, *jumps up in the air* "WOO HAH!! Got You All In Check," off of 1996 solo debut album, The Coming.

P.S. 1996 was an excellent year for music. Enjoy.





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L.A. “To Fear” feat Melodi J.

Every now and again I get a dope track early and as soon as I hit play I want to share it with the world. But I have to hold back. I've had this cut, as well as a few others from Brooklyn emcee L.A.'s upcoming project The LA Riots, for a minute. I'm honored to be in L.A.'s circle of folks she trusts to hear the music early. I'm hyped that I'm finally able to share this jawn with you.

Following up her successful debut The Presentation, L.A. is in full prep mode for the Hippie Sabotage produced project The LA Riots. Based on a few of the cuts that I've heard, this project is gonna be ridiculous. Look for the drop at some point in May. In the meantime enjoy "To Fear' featuring Melodi J. Chea!



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Download ... Breez Evahflowin – "As He Goes In" (Free)

Breez comes through with this one track mix getting us ready for his upcoming project and this joint is pretty beneficial to my listening pleasure. Track after track, he delivers quality lyrics with production that seems to fit perfectly to his style. Definitely check this joint out. It's FOR THE FREE!!!

In anticipation of his forthcoming full length LP, As He Goes On, Breez Evahflowin drops this pre-release mixtape, presented by the Buck 50 Cutter DJs.

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Track List:

1- Intro – Buck 50 Kutter DJs feat. Carson Daily
2- Got Rhymes – Produced by Eric Krasno
3- I Know Prod by Davey Tree
4- Veteran Dave Ghetto feat Breez Evahflowin
5- Matador prod by Twang One
6- Troublemakers Dirt E. Dutch Remix
7- Repo Men Feat & prod by Dirt E. Dutch
8- 120 prod by Khrome
9- Change Gon’ Come prod by & feat Eric Krasno on Guitar
10- Tryna Hold On Davey Tree Remix
11- Get it On prod by B Ski Rocks
12- Fly prod by Juggla
13- Maneuverin Sound Dirt E Dutch Remix
14- Balance the Sac prod by Donnan Links
15- Best Minds 3rd Party feat Breez
16- Hot 2 Nite prod by Eric Krasno & Adam Dietch
17- Luck vs Skill prod by Davey Tree
18- Disillusioned prod by & feat Eric Krasno on Guitar
19- Dream prod by DJ Tweak feat Rob Swift
20- Pricipio Rob Swift feat Breez prod by Doctor Butcher
21- Outro Buck 50 Kutter DJs

Download here: "As He Goes In"

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The Mad Bloggers Show Ep 32

The Mad Bloggers Show hosted by ThroatChopU and OC Supreme on SkyyhookRadio.com is back with episode 32 fo' yo speakers! We got "DJ Throat Chopsta Necks" in the building hitting the bombs and turning the bombs off! You know what to expect from us. Clowing, commentary and dope Hip-Hop cuts. Click play, download, subscribe on iTunes, share. Let's go! BOOM!

01. Shane Eli ft. Julius Francis - The Feeling
02. MED ft. Blu - This Is Your Life
03. Green Street ft. Oddisee - All I See (The Brooklyn Good Guys Remix)
04. $port ft. Theo Martins - Supreme Love
05. Savant ft. Habeas Corpus & Rice the Sound Transmitter - Chosen Two (Men of Bars)
06. C Plus - Do What You Want
07. Pharoahe Monch - Let My People Go
08. Senica Da Misfit & Jimmy Flight - I Can't Fold
09. Adebisi - Fuck the Dollar
10. Geeter - Do It Now
11. Torae ft. Carlitta Durand - For You
12. Dom Kennedy - When You See Love
13. Joell Ortiz - Checkin For You



Download: TMBS Ep 32

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