L.A. "Spitting Out Blood"

"I thought it was all love and shit, until the truth hit my jaw..."

I've known L.A. for almost a year now. She's good peoples. It's dope to watch the continued growth of such a talented emcee. She's currently working on her new project L.A. Riots, and a few weeks back she hit me with the preview of this Hippie Sabotage produced track. The moment I heard "Spitting Out Blood", I knew it was a winner. On L.A.'s last project The Presentation she borrowed a lot of Kanye beats and I think the difference with her upcoming L.A. Riots will be proving to her fans and critics alike how she can control her flow over original cuts. L.A. does that on "Spitting Out Blood". The aggressive, heartfelt track will have you vibing along. Enjoy. Chea!



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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 56

I hope you had a good Memorial Day weekend. I held off a day considering most folks had Monday off. I guess it's back to the weekly grind. Well, I'm trying to keep the party going with Ep 56 of Hip-Hop Breakfast. I hope it helps get your work week off to a good start. Enjoy.

01. Gil Scott-Heron - Where Did The Night Go
02. YC The Cynic - Summertime High
03. Miguel feat. Pusha T - Sure Thing (Remix)
04. Chiddy Bang - You Think My Old Shit Hard? (You Ain't Seen Nothin')
05. Dice Raw - 1995
06. Fresh Daily - Make 'Em Move
07. Killer Mike - Ric Flair
08. L.A. - Spitting Out Blood



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What EMS Is Watching ... @mcloughlinmusic - "Save The World Tonight"

Dear Collin McLoughlin,

If you are reading this post, I'd just like to tell you that you are extremely talented. I came across your music through my blogger-colleague, Q, re-tumbling a post from Jinesis. I am quite impressed. I always love to throw a curve ball to my audience for the simple fact of exposing them to all genres.

If I could tell my audience anything about you, I'd tell them that I particularly love your voice, and even more so the simplicity of this song. "Save The World Tonight" displays your vocal control, melodic lines and love of pure music. "Save The World Tonight" is completely stripped of all things Hollywood and as a listener, I am truly grateful for that. I especially love how your voice slightly bends the notes as you sing and the faint grittiness you bring to your songs.

I look forward to knowing you as an artist through your music and finding more projects you've done. And as a blogger, I am truly grateful for artists like you because it makes the writing all the worthwhile. This has honestly lifted my spirit. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Erica

Collin McLoughlin - Save The World Tonight from JonKilmerFilms.com on Vimeo.

Audience, enjoy.

Check out Collin McLoughlin's website here.


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Live at The Loft: Fresh Daily (Part 2)

EP05 Fresh Daily Pt. 02 from LIVE AT THE LOFT on Vimeo.


A few days ago I posted up part one of this video featuring Fresh Daily in his Live at The Loft performance. Just a few hours ago they posted up the second half of the performance. Like I said in the initial post (and a few other times), Fresh Daily is that dude and his sound is dope. I dig what he's doing musically for sure. Enjoy the music and shouts to Tone. Chea!

Bonus vid: Fresh Daily "Armageddon"
"The world was supposed to end on March 21, 2011. Well, then it was changed and we were told that the good would be transported to heaven. Either way, what if it..."


EP05 Fresh Daily "Armageddon" from LIVE AT THE LOFT on Vimeo.


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R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011)

Rest in Peace.

Where Did The Night Go?




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R. Kelly "Motivation" Remix

"Baby I'm gonna be your motivation, take you to school and give you a sex education..."

As if Kelly Rowland’s “Motivation” wasn't successful enough, Kelz gives it a boost on the remix. After one listen, the only question I have is who's trying to get pregnant this Memorial Day weekend? Apparently any and everyone within listening range. Be safe. Enjoy. Chea!



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e.d.g.e. "Grade A Introduction"

Life happens. I know that just as much as the next man. With a few delays, e.d.g.e. is 80% complete with All Flow Everything. A few days back he sent me the intro track and now he's sharing it with the Internets. Produced by Grade A, e.d.g.e. goes off on the track. I mean, e.d.g.e. always goes off lyrically. Enjoy this track and look out for All Flow Everything soon. Chea!



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Jinesis "Let's Get Lifted"

Fresh off of releasing "Maliah" off of his upcoming TMB presented project Otisis, Jinesis returns with "Let's Get Lifted". Jinesis samples John Legend after a request by Nia Calhoun. According to Jinesis, "I took the relaxed soul track and made an upbeat, uplifting hip-hop beat with pace." I dig it. Enjoy. Chea!



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The Rap Pack "Suit Music Vol. 1"

I caught this The Rap Pack project from Justin Ivey over at KevinNottingham.com. The crew made up of New Orleans emcees K. Gates, The Show, Y. Luck & Dappa but together a pretty solid project with Suit Music Vol. 1. Check the track below and if you dig it, download the project. Chea!

Download: Suit Music Vol. 1

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Dice Raw "1995"

Do you remember 1995? I do. I was entering my senior year of high school. It seems so long ago. It was a wonderful time to be alive. Money Making Jam Boys own Dice Raw returns with the dope track "1995", an ode to a good year. Makes me feel all nostalgic and shit. Ha! The cut is off his upcoming EP, Preservation, due out June 7th.  Enjoy. Chea!

Dice Raw - 1995 by ThroatChopU

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Thursday’s With Theo Episode 2: Taking Trips

I must have missed the memo on this Thursday's with Theo series but I'm on to it now and only missed one episode. So, check out Ep 2 up top and the previous ep down low. Enjoy. Chea!



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YC The Cynic "The Harder"

YC THE CYNIC / THE HARDER IT IS / SOUTHPAW from Giovanni P Autran on Vimeo.

Time and time again, you've heard me praise YC The Cynic's recent project Fall Fwd. Perhaps among my top three favorite cuts is The Harder, which also happens to be the shortest jawn on the project. Back in March at his album release, Giovanni P Autran caught a live performance of the track. To steal a line from the homie Khal over at rockthedub, "YC #noracks will be at The Compound on Thursday" Yes, tonight muddasuckas. Performing live with Fresh Daily, Neak and others, the line-up looks dope. Support good music.

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