What EMS Is Watching ... @McLoughlinMusic - Stereo Hearts

Characteristically awesome.

Over in the TMB inbox, we received an email from Collin telling us about his latest video. "Stereo Hearts" showcases a mash up of "Lazy Songs" by Bruno Mars, "Just Can't Get Enough" by Black Eyed Peas and the feature title "Stereo Hearts" by Gym Class Heroes. Besides being a talented singer, Collin also crafted the entire arrangement and played all of the instruments in this recent addition to his repertoire.

I think what I love most about this version of "Stereo Hearts" is that you catch yourself smiling by the time you get to the end of the song. Plus, the video is simple and elegant. It lets us see a raw, talented musician without any unnecessary distractions so many of these videos have today. Again, Collin, well done.




Also, don't forget! If you want to be in the know about what Mr. McLoughlin is up to, check out his Facebook page and click 'like': facebook.com/CollinMcLoughlinMusic.

Enjoy, people!


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What I'm Watching ... Fashawn - "Big Dreams" (Prod. By J. Cole)

This is Fashawn's second video from Higher Learning 2. Dude could flow and this J. Cole produced beat rides well with the topics in "Big Dreams". Check it.


Directed by Punit Dhesi

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What I'm Watching ... Vakill - "Armor Of God"

No b.s. directed in this video. What you get is Vakill allowing you to soak in his lyrics and with Jake One producing this track, the task isn't a difficult one.

This latest video from Vakill, "Armor Of God," is the title track from Vakill's forthcoming LP, which now has a new release date of 7-5-2011.



Audio URL:
http://soundcloud.com/molemen/vakill-armor-of-god-prod-by

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Check It ... Vast Aire - "The Verdict featuring Guilty Simpson" (produced by Ayatollah)

Latest banger from Vast Aire featuring Random Axe's Guilty Simpson. Volume went right up soon as I hit play. The Verdict is a strong cut as you will tell after listening so make sure you cop the album.




"The Verdict" appears on Vast Aire's new solo-LP, Ox 2010: A Street
Odyssey,  which is now available at all retail and online outlets
(iTunes link: Ox 2010: A Street Odyssey)


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Check It ... Talib Kweli on The Colbert Report

If you missed Talib on Stephen's show, here you go. They talk up a quick interview/conversation about his thoughts on being called a Conscious Rapper and also asks him what is Rap music as well as a few other topics. Then the BKMC performs a couple of his dope tracks. Check it.

The Colbert Report
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The Colbert Report
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The Colbert Report
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Smif N Wessun feat Freeway "Roses" (prod. by Pete Rock)

Smif N Wessun have teamed up with Pete Rock for their fifth album "Monumental" which drops on June 28th. The album features appearances by many hip hop artists such as Raekwon, Memphis Bleek, Bun B, and many more. The latest single to drop is "Roses" feature Philly's own Freeway. The beat on this is crazy. I've been running it back all day. You definitely need this joint in your whip for the summer.

Pete Rock and Smif N Wessun "Roses" feat. Freeway by duckdown

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EVENT: The Full Blast Movement 3 featuring APATHY (@ApathyDGZ)

This Saturday at Acoustic Cafe - 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT.

FULL BLAST MOVEMENT 3
w/ APATHY!
dUECE bUG
BC Connect
Johnny Wae
DJ Mo Niklz

Hosted by Metamusick
$13 Adv at www.mindzi-ent.com or $15 at the door.

Starts at 8:00 - 21+

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Jean Grae "Cookies or Comas"

Yeah, I kind of shut down operation today when Jean Grae released her DJ Drama hosted and DJBooth presented mixtape earlier. I wanted to sit back and enjoy it with minimal interruption. So, I updated the blog and then hit play on the latest from Jean. I've been enjoying the project ever since. Jean shows why she's lyrically one of the best on the mixtape ahead of her Cake Or Death project due out this fall. All. Bars. Everything. Geez Greasy. Download it. Oh, and remember it’s comas and not commas. Ha! You’re welcome. Enjoy. Chea!

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Naeem Oba "Stomp" (Produced by King Karnov)

Dope. Here's the lead single from Naeem Oba's upcoming EP, MPLS Joe, produced entirely by King Karnov. This joint is serious. SERIOUS. I'm not going to say much more other than blast this at maximum levels. You're welcome. Chea!

  Naeem Oba - Stomp by ThroatChopU

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INSIDE THE MUSIC: Jesse Abraham "One Day"

I respect Jesse Abraham. He puts his all into his music. He has the uncanny ability to pick quality beats, the right type of features and his content is always on point. Last week with the help of DJBooth.net, Jesse offered up a new old project with One Day. I say new old because there are a few carry over tracks from his One Day EP dropped earlier this year. The additions to the project give it a nice well rounded feel. I dig it.

One Day features guest verses from Blu, Homeboy Sandman, Eric Sosa, Fresh Daily and others. On the production side the project features Panjabi MC, !llmind, K.O. Beatz, Spills, Jinesis and more.

When you hear a project, sometimes you really want to know what the artist was thinking when they put the project together. So, I reached out to Jesse with some questions about his latest offering. Check out our Q&A after the jump.

blctxt "Cooking Up"

It's been a while since we've posted something from blctxt. It's actually been a while since I've heard from the homie. I'm glad he's back sharing some new music from his upcoming EP, A Smart Black Boy. The first single from the project finds blctxt laying down some dope rhymes over the Illastrate beat. This joint screams summer hit. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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Signif "Wish Her Well"

It's always a good day when you receive some new music from Signif. The NYC by way of Milwaukee emcee teams up with her familiar producer, Gee Wiz, and delivers up another banger by way of Wish Her Well. Enjoy the track and look out for the S.I.G.M.A.T.A video off their Significant Wizdom project. Chea!

Wish Her Well by sigwiz

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