Artist Spotlight: Rolynne' Anderson - Stone

This lady here. Okay, I'm going to tell you all right now, it's just amazing to hear. I might have missed going to school with her by a year or two, but Ms. Rolynne' Anderson is a gift to the world of music. I remember when I first heard her down in the computer lab of Presser Hall late one evening; I've got on headphones and I couldn't help but take them off just to listen to her sing and play around with lyrics and notes.

One thing I can say about Agnes Scott, is that they are masters at producing talented musicians. Kudos to the music department!

While Rolynne' has a myriad of other YouTube videos that you can check out here, "Stone" is her most recent composition that is beautiful, original and uniquely melodic in it's own right. She created her own instrumental, wrote her own song, and recorded it in her own home studio. True musicianship. I have no doubt that Rolynne' will be one of the ones to help us get back to what music should have never strayed from. Authenticity.

Enjoy, peoples.




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Interview: Kayo x TheComeUpShow.com

When you think Caribbean music, usually Soca, Dancehall, and Reggae come to mind. Kayo, from St. Lucia chose a different path, he discusses in our interview why Hip-Hop appeals to him as a form of expression, why he moved to Canada, and how he got signed to Classified’s Half-life record label. Kayo is definitely an artist on “The Come Up” and someone to look out for.

(via Chedo, www.thecomeupshow.com)

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Artist Spotlight: Lyric Jones prepares industry for a makeover

Man, I've been sitting on this artist spotlight for some time now. Blame it on the lack of time on my part and definitely not on the lack of talent on Lyric Jones' part. I first stumbled on her music when I asked folks to name some dope female emcees. Lyric's name came up a dozen times. So, I found myself checking out some of her music and was impressed with the emcee who now calls ATL home. I dig her style and sound. It's behind that generic Hip-Hop. Check out her latest video and get to know Lyric Jones after the jump.

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!!!

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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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