What I'm Watching: the Cornel West theory "The Contradiction"

The Contradiction from Sarah Cannon on Vimeo.

I thought this track was dope the first time I heard it. I also think this video is dope. Shot by videographer Sarah Cannon, "The Contradiction" uses Washington, DC as the backdrop. With scenes from the city and from the city's rich history, the Cornel West theory aims to point out some of the contradictions of the Nation's Capital. Fresh concept. Great video. Enjoy.

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What I'm Watching ... Sean Price - "Untitled"

Sean Price drops a quick video for you knuckleheads. Check it.

....cause he felt like dropping a video. Directed/Edited/Filmed by Myster DL.


Boston area fans, catch Sean Price performing live with Random Axe at Rock The Bells this Saturday, September 10th from 2:05PM to 2:35PM at the 36 Chambers Stage. Black Moon will be performing shorly after from 4PM to 5:15PM.

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Soul Khan "Resolution" Produced by marink

"This new EP isn't progressive, experimental, or a bold new frontier in popular music. It is a drunken stab in the face."

Soul Khan delivers up another EP in Resolution, this time with Brown Bag AllStars producer marink on the boards. Four tracks for $3 is like a buy three, get one free type of deal. Damn, Soul Khan is a generous mutha-effn rapper, huh? But the generosity doesn't come just in the price, it comes in the rhyme. Resolution is packed with the word play you should come to expect from Soul Khan. And he doesn't disappoint. The project is also filled with solid production thanks to marink and a familiar collaborator in Akie Bermiss. Also featured are Big Chief and Nine. Fresh from start to finish. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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Elle Maxwell "RUSHOUR"

Last week Elle Maxwell released her RUSHOUR mixtape ahead of her RUSH Ep. The project includes a gang of promotional tracks over some industry beats that have been hitting the Internets over the last few months from the DMV female emcee. Elle Maxwell uses RUSHOUR to reintroduce herself. The girl is dope. And the project is solid. Enjoy. Chea!

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Brown Bag AllStars "Live From The ROC"

The good folks over at ACT Live Music return with another installment of their live concert series with the homies from the Brown Bag AllStars. The live EP was record last June when BBAS visited Rochester, NY and performed at The Dub Land Underground. Definitely a solid offering from the NYC crew, who have found themselves featured on the site numerous times. Check out one of my favorite cuts below and if you dig it, definitely download the full project. Enjoy. Chea!

Download: Brown Bag AllStars - Live From The ROC

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Oddisee "Mattered Much" Feat. Olivier Daysoul

After releasing his latest project Rock Creek Park digitally a few weeks ago, the new Oddisee instrumental album is now available on CD. And to celebrate he releases the Oliver Daysoul featured track, Mattered Much.

As Mello Music Group put it, "Mattered Much was not initially made for Rock Creek Park, but after putting together nine songs for the album, Oddisee went back into the hard drive, rediscovered this song up, and realized it was perfect for the album."

It's a solid track. I definitely dig it. Enjoy. Chea!



If you haven't copped Rock Creek Park, you can do so here (CD) or here (digitally).

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Scheme and DJ Scend - Two Turntables and a Mic : DJ Muggs Series

Scheme and DJ Scend return with another installment of their Two Turntables and a Mic series. I've definitely enjoyed this series so far. On the third installment they chose DJ Muggs from the legendary Soul Assassins. According to Scheme and DJ Scend this series will eventually become the Two Turntables and a Mic Mixtape. Dope. In the meantime enjoy this dope joint and look out for the video in a few weeks. Chea!

  Scheme and DJ Scend - Two Turntables and a Mic : DJ Muggs Series by SchemeMusic 

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Interview: Miss Special x Skeme

This girl stays on her interview grind and I respect that. Salute Miss Special, always chopping it up with dope folks. This week had the opportunity to speak with Skeme again. They cover a range of topics. Enjoy the interview. Chea!

On Saturday night before his show at Brick & Mortar in SF I had the opportunity to interview Skeme again. We spoke about his favorite track on The Statement, working with K. Roosevelt on "Thanks God", "That Good" and "Ape Sh*t" all in one day. We also talked about The Statement 1.5 including features such as Erk Tha Jerk, ASAP Rocky and more, and going on tour with Strong Arm Steady for the Arms and Hammers Tour. Additionally, we spoke about new releases from the Sox Gang, why he chose to do "Krooked Montana" and releasing something from him and Cardo soon.

(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)

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What I'm Watching: Kooley High "Atmosphere" feat. HaLo

A quality video from Kooley High off their Eastern Standard Time project. Atmosphere is definitely a fresh video with Scott Gaston behind the lens. Enjoy. Chea!

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 71

I hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend (or Memorial Day as many on twitter confused the holiday with). Most of us had yesterday off and too many of us are back to the grind this Tuesday morning. Well, I'm not. I got an extra day. But I wouldn't leave you without some great music to rock to as you get ready for work, for your commute, at your desk or wherever. As always, I hope this helps kick start your week. Enjoy. Chea!

01. Adebisi - What A Blessing
02. Dirt E. Dutch feat. Kyle Rapps - Let It Go
03. Evidence - You
04. Soul Khan - Lost Ones
05. Shaun Boothe feat. Nadia Stone - The Arena
06. Kanye West & Jay-Z feat. Frank Ocean - Made In America



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Dirt E. Dutch "Let It Go" featuring Kyle Rapps

Check out this new joint by Dirt E. Dutch featuring an MC Q and I bumped into a couple of years ago at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. Sounds like he continued right where he left off on the mic. Read up on Dutch's upcoming release and then make sure you check out the record. Dope.

Wasting little time since his January release Hit the Dutchman,  and his May release with Infinito 2017, Without Permission, Dirt E. Dutch returns with his third collaborative LP of the year fittingly titled Bars Magica. This time he presents a handful of some of the most artful writers the underground has to offer. Combined with custom tailored soundscapes produced by the Dutchman, each song stands strong on its own. No soundbyte filler. No excessive chatter during beginning or end of the tracks. The beats and the lyrics weave a spell powerful enough to keep the listener charmed throughout. Featured appearances from Kyle Rapps, Breez Evahflowin, Rabbi Darkside, Atari Blitzkrieg and more. Bars Magica will be available digitally September 13^th, and physically September 20^th, 2011.

Track list:

1. Let It Go ft. Kyle Rapps
2. Who Figured ft. Roc Doogie
3. Yesterday Is For Suckers ft. Sketch Tha Cataclysm
4. Programmed Slaves (Redux) ft. Infinito 2017
5. Fire To The Frost ft. Atari Blitzkrieg
6. We Can't Lose ft. Doron Lev
7. Nowhere Fast ft. Rabbi Darkside, Core Rhythm
8. Together ft. Hawl Digg, Dutchman, Breez Evahflowin
9. Status Quo ft. Super King Armor, Tah Phrum Duh Bush
10. Finish Lines ft. Breez Evahflowin

Dirt E. Dutch Social Links: Twitter | Facebook | Google+ | YouTube

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What I'm Watching: Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun "Roses" Feat. Freeway

A few days late on posting the latest visuals from the Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun Monumental project, but posting nontheless. "Roses", featuring Freeway is a powerful track, with a solid video to match. Enjoy. And let's do our part to give appreciation to the living. Chea!

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