What I'm Watching: @JosieStingray " Flipped It On Em"

We featured Josie Stingray a few weeks back in an artist spotlight. She's definitely cool with some great music. Recently she dropped off the video for "Flipped It On Em", making use of the Nicki Minaj "Did It On Em" beat. I definitely dig this version (more). Maybe it's the lyricism. Either way, check it. Chea!

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What EMS Is Listening To ... "All My Time" x @OfficialA2C featuring Camile Velasco & Mike B.

Have you guys ever had a moment when you've heard a song that was so good that you just started laughing because you were extremely impressed? That just happened. I was just browsing on Facebook and I stumbled upon A2C, a sister and brother duo out of Honolulu, Hawaii.

It was the graphic art that originally attracted me to listen. Then I pressed 'play'... LOVE IT.

Beautiful, soul moving song. You can't help but move to this. "All My Time" is a well-crafted piece of music you can groove to getting ready for a Saturday night out. In light of this, I encourage you all to learn the lyrics, and grab your microphone hairbrushes, sing along and dance all throughout your house. Ha! Enjoy!

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Amy Winehouse "Love is a Losing Game" (Acoustic Version)

Damn, Amy Winehouse, dead at 27. 

It's odd that I was just talking about her a few days ago. I found myself listening to a gang of her music randomly and out of the blue. I wondered as I listened to her soultry voice, what if she had gone to rehab instead of saying no, making a hit song about it and winning many awards because of it. I guess we'll never know. It's almost like her career was a bird that started to fly but just didn't get enough air under those wings. In a stalemate the last few years, a lot can be said about her life and death. But I won't linger there. I won't speculate. I won't blame or point fingers. What I'll do is sit back and enjoy the music she made, and allow it to continue to speak for her like it always has. Rest in Power Amy Winehouse.

Back to black ...



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What I'm Watching: 100 Grand "Mommy Daddy"

100 Grand pours it all out with his video for "Mommy Daddy", released back in May. Directed by Shatek, this joint is intense (and I mean just that). The C.G. Productionz joint finds 100 Grand on some anti ode to his parents type shit. More like a warning in fact. This joint is wild and yet bold. And because of that boldness and creativeness, I'm posting it up. I'd say "enjoy" but you'll probably be terrified by the end. Ha!

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Soul Khan "Soulstice III"

The homie J57 dropped off a solid track from Soul Khan. "Soulstice III"  is dope. Soul Khan is definitely that dude and his music always impresses. The latest continues the trend. Hit play and enjoy the hell out of this shit. Chea!



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e.d.g.e. x shinobistalin "Work Harder" (prod. by Reeplay)

Word Harder? The homie e.d.g.e. couldn't possibly work any harder. Ha! He's definitely one of the hardest working guys I know but he keeps pushing. Joined by shinobistalin with Reeplay on the beat, e.d.g.e. delivers up another solid track. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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ScholarMan & Jonesy "Control The Madness"

Produced by Jonesy with a guest feature from Graysum, ScholarMan drops off another powerful joint in "Control the Madness" off of his upcoming The Surface Under EP due out August 2011. Solid cut. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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What EMS Is Listening To ... "Aisle 7" x @LehtMoJoe

This post is LONG overdue and I totally apologize!

I got hit up with this several months ago and this is one of my favorite curve balls I'm giving you guys this month. There's not much I can tell you about LehtMoJoe except for I think he's a dope producer. He released this latest project in April of this year and every time I hear it, all I can do is groove. This sophomore album inspires me to throw the biggest house party I can imagine, which is awesome, especially since I don't throw house parties.

To find out more about LehtMoJoe and his unique sound, check out his website at www.lehtmojoe.com.

You can also check out Aisle 7 below and download it for only $9! Enjoy, peoples!

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What EMS Is Watching ... @ULuvTashaRamos - Walk Away

Natasha Ramos is working hard! She is cranking this music out and I'm loving it. A TMB favorite, Ms. Ramos hit us with a new video that's been making it's way around the circuit in the blogosphere. What I love most about "Walk Away" is its simplicity and elegance. A beautifully done video by a talented and dedicated artist. As I've always said in my blog posts about Natasha, if you don't know her, get familiar. You'll thank me later.

Press play. Enjoy!



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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.