L.A. "I'm Alive"

Yesterday, just after 8pm, L.A. released on DJBooth.net the latest from her upcoming The L.A. Riots. I had the privilege of writing about "I'm Alive" in it's world premier over at the Booth. This track is filthy. And by filthy I mean extremely dope. Like I said over at the Booth, there’s a hunger in the Brooklyn newcomer’s voice and she lays it all on the line in "I’m Alive." But that hunger, confidence, passion and raw emotion is all over her latest project. I'm honored enough to be one of the folks in L.A.'s circle with whom she's shared music from the new project and "I'm Alive" and "Spitting Out Blood" (the last single) are just the tip of the iceberg. Out to prove so much after her debut project The Presentation, the Cali production duo Hippie Sabotage help L.A. tell her story by creating some heat bombs for her to flow over effortlessly. Look out for more soon but in the meantime, enjoy "I'm Alive". Chea!



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What I'm Watching: Elle Maxwell "Dreams"

A lot of folks will jump on a popular current hit and follow the trend everyone else is following (see Marvin's Room). Few dare to reach back. And that's why I dig Elle Maxwell, because she remains bold. She returns with the latest in her RUSHOUR series by  attacking The Cranberries' "Dreams." Fresh. I definitely dig what she did here. Enjoy. Chea!

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What I'm Watching ... J. Craig - "BAMBU (My Crew)"

Latest from a newcomer to the site, J. Craig releases this video of a track that's off his upcoming mixtape titled "No Managers No Problem." The way the industry is nowadays, I would think that's the way to do it. But what do I know? Haha. Check it.



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What I'm Watching ... The Doppelgangaz - "Get Em"

The cloaked ones are back. Matter Ov Fact and EP release their latest off of "Lone Sharks". These guys been getting some praises by other dope MCs. Definitely check it out and make sure you get the album. Good music.



Physical Copies:
http://groggypack.bigcartel.com/product/lone-sharks

iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lone-sharks/id444491250

Amazon (MP3):
http://www.amazon.com/Lone-Sharks-Explicit/dp/B0057TRXDQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&a...

The fourth release off Lone Sharks available now. The Ghastly Duo appreciating nature.

Director: The Doppelgangaz
Director of Photography: The Doppelgangaz
2011 Groggy Pack Entertainment, LLC.

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Check It ... Trek Life - "Due West" (Has-Lo Remix)

Check out Has-Lo's touch on Trek Life's "Due West" single. Dope. Another one of those that you wish it wasn't this short.

We all one CA all day I bless
The children of a better life conquest
When they headed Due West

Get the album: Wouldn't Change Nothing
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wouldnt-change-nothing/id446485610

What I'm Watching: Pusha T "Trouble On My Mind" feat. Tyler, The Creator

I've been a Pusha T fan. On his latest, "Trouble On My Mind", he returns to that Neptunes driven sound that I first discovered with his Clipse work but instead of Malice at his side, he's joined by Cali newcomer Tyler, The Creator. Truth be told, I dig much of Tyler's work too. Shocked? Don't be. Tyler is one hell of a storyteller and I like storytellers. I'm sure when many heard of the collab between the two, they saw two different artist without much in common. That's what makes this video so great, the merging of two worlds. I dig it. Enjoy. Chea!

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Download ... Apollo Brown & Hassaan Mackey - "Daily Bread Mixtape" (Mixed by House Shoes)

My blog partner Q posted a single from Apollo Brown & Hassaan Mackey's upcoming album titled "Daily Bread", which will be available on August 9th, but this 45 minute mixtape is something to get you through until then. This joint is free and dope. Do you need a 3rd reason to download it?!

The House Shoes mixtape features a variety of past tracks, collaborations, features, rare and unreleased tracks, along with new material including a sneak peak at the track "Weak Won't Do" from the upcoming Daily Bread album, and the Apollo Brown Troubled Waters Remix of The Trenches featuring Sean Born. Other mix guests include Invincible, Nick Tha 1Da, Danny Brown, Black Milk, Emilio Rojas, Diamond District, Kenn Starr, The Left, Elzhi, and more.

Pre-Order the New Album "Daily Bread" from Hassaan Mackey & Apollo Brown!!!

http://www.fatbeats.com/products/hassaan-mackey-apollo-brown-daily-bread-cd

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What I'm Watching: Koncept x Tranzformer "Day Dreaming"

Having just released some new music Tuesday, Koncept reaches back to his More Than Meets The Eye project with Tranzformer to deliver up a fresh video for their "Day Dreaming" track. The Brian Robinson directed video is simple, yet fresh. I dig it. Enjoy. Chea!

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Check It ... RoQ'y TyRaiD - "Put It On Wax" (Prod. by 21TheProducer)

This dude RoQ'y, who I got to meet finally at the BHF '11 last weekend, is a fucking beast. Every next track I hear from him, it seems like dude goes in the booth with a vengeance. This time is no different. Lyrically smashes the competition over this dope ass beat produced by 21TheProducer that has my speakers on ICU.

"Motherfuckers front like they stay in rotation / funny how they diss you at the radio station..."



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What I'm Watching ... Pharoahe Monch "Black Hand Side" feat. Styles P & Phonte

A lot of struggles being rapped about here in this new video by Pharoahe Monch with the help of Styles P and Phonte of Little Brother and Foreign Exchange on the hook. Definitely would like to see more positivity in the world similar to what they showing you in here. Check it.



Pharoahe Monch's new album W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) out now http://bit.ly/fnNzj1. Directed by Terrance Nance.

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Jinesis "I'll Be ... Beyond"

I write what I feel. That's why sometimes I take a few days to write about full projects because I want to sit back and really listen and enjoy the music. Folks often ask me to review their music. Sure, I can sit down and write from a technical standpoint about an album but I prefer to write from how I feel when I listen to the music. So often times I sit on a project for a few days as I incorporate it into my everyday life and really embrace the music.

A few days ago Jinesis released his latest, I'll Be ... Beyond. I had the project a few days before that. And I went through the same motions I often go through when I want to fully enjoy and listen to a project. I download it. I play it once. Then I play it again. Then I put it on either my iPhone or iPod and take it with me and play it again.

I can say that after a few plays, I truly feel I'll Be ... Beyond. The project is some solid production work from the NYC based producer. Just over 15 minutes long, you're left wanting another beat (or five). I found myself lost in tracks like "The Lee Story" and "My Darling Sings" and tempted to pick up the pen and write a rhyme to Shan and Lets Party. No, I don't rhyme but if I did I'd be on those beats. Ha!

What Jinesis does is continues to deliver with I'll Be ... Beyond. Hit play and enjoy a quality project. Chea!

The final installation of Jinesis's "I'll Be" series is a perfect instrumental swan song for the producers free projects.

Over the course of the last 3 years, hip-hop beatmaker and producer Jinesis has given away over 5 solid instrumental projects for free download. In that time and process he's worked with quite a few indie emcees and singers and managed to get his name across the blogosphere.

Devoting long hours in the studio, pouring time, money and effort into these individual labors of love to spread his message between kickdrum and snare, the following has been built. The dusty-fingered crate-digging, editing and chopping drums and loops, the scraping together for studio mixing and mastering sessions has all led to this moment. Humble beginnings aside, bigger goals are in sight. Looking to release his full length album this fall, Jinesis is releasing one last free project.

After the success of "Otisis" and "I'll Be" Gold Edition, Jinesis has decided to take it one step further.
Progress in succession. To Go BEYOND. In his own words, "I'll Be...Beyond".

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Koncept "Feels So Good"

The Brown Bag AllStars Koncept delivers up a smooth cut with the assistance of Tranzformer on production and Laurence Lafond-Beaulne on vocals. I'm definitely digging this joint and the Nina Simone inspiration. Solid. Enjoy. Chea!



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