EVENT: Elle Maxwell x Durkl Clothing (5/21/11)

Durkl Clothing and Elle Maxwell join forces presenting a hip-hop and fashion-filled event. Come check out the phenomenal hip-hop emcee from Washington, DC perform some of her latest music along several with others. A Syce Game Sponsored Event. 6pm - 8pm. FREE! (Donations will be accepted). Also Performances by: Lyriciss, Chris Barz, Nate Greyski, JF Coop, Avion, rMell, SiR E.U, 431. Hosted By: Stef Is Dope. Music by: DJ Mista Selecta. Live Art By: Markee Bryant.

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KHB "Ma'waukee"

One of my favorite KingHellBastard tracks, with Stan P shooting footage of KHB opening for W-Tang in Milwaukee back in October. The track produced by Dima TheWhiteRussian with co-production credit going to Reason of 4AR. Enjoy.

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Backpack Jax "Remember the Future"

Call me forgetful. That's fine. I've had this Backpack Jax track in the inbox for a minute. First, I forgot to give it a listen. Then after I listened, I forgot to write myself a note to post it. Yes, I write myself notes of things to post. Yes, I write those notes on a piece of paper. Ha!

Anyway, I really dig the sort of throwback sound of Backpack Jax (Mauikai and Boogie Monsta). The duo are currently working on their EP and this is their title track, "Remember The Future". A unique, chill and laid back sound. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

Remember the Future (Preview) by BackpackJax

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What EMS Is Watching ... @ULuvTashaRamos - "Dysfunctional"

Now raise your hand if you know how much I ADORE this artist! Ha! Duh right? Anyway, my home girl Tasha hit me up on Twitter to share her new video "Dysfunctional" with me. I love it. Tasha is a ball of fire and feisty. I love the simplicity of it all and the professionalism. So many things come across our desks that aren't and believe me when I say we are more than ecstatic when we have artists that really put the time and effort into their craft. I commend her and her team.

But back to the song! Y'all know how I'm a lyric person and if you're listening, we've all had a bit of dysfunction to deal with. Who hasn't? I think "Dysfunctional" really speaks to a lot of relationships people have we each other and the video gives us a look into that emotion we experience when in said "shit"uation. Her vocals, as always, are on point. And again, I look forward to her next video. If I had to put my bid in, I'd love to see some visuals to "Deeper" and "Pack Up," two of my particular favorites.

Now seriously, like I told you folks last time, if you're not familiar with Natasha Ramos, I'm giving you guys ample opportunity to GET familiar. She's got a great hustle and if she keeps going the route she's going, she's has the talent and ability to be an incredible star. '

You can still download her full mix tape here and if you want to get a peeksy into the songs, you can check out my Favorite Five below. Enjoy!

Natasha Ramos - Dysfunctional (Official Video) from iQ MultiMedia Llc on Vimeo.

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What I'm Watching: Random Axe "The Hex"

Dope video for an already dope track. "Random acts happen when Sean Price, Black Milk and Guilty Simpson visit a Motel." Indeed they do. Ha! Enjoy the Todd Angkasuwan directed video.  Random Axe album due June 14th on Duck Down Music. Enjoy the vid in the meantime. Chea!

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Brown Bag AllStars "The Agenda (Marco Polo Remix)"

Not a fan of The Brown Bag AllStars? That's a shame. Well, no time like the present to become a fan of the NYC crew. They just dropped Brown Bag Season, Vol. 1, which you can get in a digital form on iTunes  and physical form on Fatbeats.com. They're celebrating the release of the project with, as J57 put it "good friend Marco Polo" with the Brown Bag AllStars "The Agenda (Marco Polo Remix)." Enjoy.

  The Agenda (Marco Polo Remix) by BrownBagAllStars

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What I'm Watching ... David Dallas - "Life Is..." (Download 'The Rose Tint')

David Dallas is pretty dope. Real chill, laid back type of flow. Check out his latest video and don't forget to download his free mixtape titled "The Rose Tint" below the video.

Download here free: "The Rose Tint"

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Download ... Chris Skillz - "Just Another Morning" Mixtape (Free)

Yet another dope mixtape that was recently released and for free. This one by Chris Skills, also a CT native. I got to listen to this earlier today a couple of times and definitely approve. The beats had be severely vibing and after finding out that they were Apollo Brown's, it makes perfect sense. His lyrics seem to compliment the production smoothly and with ease, telling personal stories of his life and reciting future ambitions on the microphone. I suggest you check this out. It's free and dope. Word.

1. Goodbye
2. Real Hip-Hop
3. Young Man Pt. 2 (Ft. Al-Fatir)
4. Just Another Morning (Ft. Kyle Owens)
5. Lights Off
6. Its Over (Ft. Kyle Owens)
7. Live or Die [Interlude]
8. Choices (Ft. Kyle Owens)
9. One Chance [Interlude]
10. One Day (Ft. Al-Fatir & Nish Eastwood)
11. No Way (Ft. Kyle Owens)
12. The Pen
13. Hello (Outro)

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Download ... Full Blast Mixtape Vol 1. - Big Bars Hosted By DJ Connect (Free)

Yes! This Full Blast Mixtape is out. They have a variety of MCs blessing the mic that's involved with the entire Full Blast Movement. All kinds of styles and production all over this. They put together a line up that's gonna keep you listening. A lot of Connecticut talent in this free mixtape. BIG BARS! Check it.

1. Freestyle - Duece Bug and BC Connect
2. Make You Sick - Duece Bug (produced by Myst Kenny Cash)
3. Sensory Deception - Political Animals
4. Full Blast Ambassadors - Duece Bug feat. Chuck Nickels (produced by Dj Fiend)
5. Kenny Ca$h - Cannon Gang (produced by Kenny Ca$h)
6. Cali - BC Connect feat. Duece Bug
7. Its Your Boy - Chuck Nickels (produced by Tommy Fuckin Doomsday
8. The Matrix - MC Johnny Wae
9. Dem Hoes - Lighta feat. Duece Bug (produced by Kenny Ca$h)
10. Welcome To The Cut - Green Light (produced by Kenny Ca$h)
11. How Do You Like Me Now - White Chedder ( produced by Nebula)
12. Reefa Remix - BC Connect (produced by Johnny Wae)
13. Told Me - Metamusick
14. Ghost Town - Duece Bug
15. Esco's Cipher 2 - Trix, Duece Bug, Sotorios of Political Animals Fortune
16. Time 2 Go - Duece Bug (produced by Duece Bug)
17. Choices - Pruven feat. Othello ( produced by Dj Syruz)

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The Mad Bloggers Show Ep 35

OC Supreme and I had the legal team working overtime last week on The Mad Bloggers Show as we talked about The Lakers, Jim Jones, TI and more. Ha! With that also came some great music from SigNif, Fresh Daily, Soul Khan and more. Press play and don't forget that you can also tune in to the show every Tuesday night at 7pm on www.skyyhookradio.com. Enjoy EP 35.

01. The Underdogz feat. Craig G,Matt Blaque, & Johnie Bee - Been A Long Time
02. Elzhi x Will Sessions feat. Royce da 5'9 and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition- Lifes a Bitch
03. SigNif - 4 Me
04. Has-Lo - Forgotten Styles
05. Brown Bag AllStars - See Again
06. The Seed feat. Torae - When The Lights Go Down
07. Jermiside - That Money
08. Fresh Daily - Say Yes
09. Relic feat. Shad - Count Your Blessings
10. Rufio x Keno - Figure Four
11. ScienZe - Simply Aesthetic
12. Soul Khan - Khan Wilkes Booth

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@TheRealEternia "One Love"

Eternia is back. With the first track since she released At Last with producer MoSS, Eternia adds to "One Love" off of Elzhi's Elmatic. One thing Eternia (who just celebrated her birthday last week) has never been shy about through her music is baring all. And on this track, she definitely bares more of her personal story. "I related so much to the person that Elzhi describes in 'One Love'," Eternia said. "A lot of her experiences - not all, but many - mirrored my own life." Enjoy. One love.

sidebar: I'm definitely looking forward to seeing Eternia this year at The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (along with Homeboy Sandman, Shad and headliner Q-Tip, among others).



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What I'm Watching 5/17/11: Quake & Kayo, The Cranberry Show, Foff and St. Joe Louis

It's Tuesday and I have four dope videos for you that I've bumped into on the Internets or caught via email. Today, you get a solid offering from Quake & Kayo, The Cranberry Show, Foff and St. Joe Louis. Enjoy the videos after the jump. Chea!