Thursday, November 17, 2011

Mr. Ivory Snow - "Funny How Love Dies II" (Prod. DJ Harrison)


I know about Mr. Ivory Snow. Seen him perform a few times. I dig the guy's character, work ethic, and style of music. I've been trying to keep an eye out and ear open for his music whenever he drops something over the internet. For the most part, I've been able to hear some good music from him, especially of lately. This new joint is no different. Here at TMB, we do this out of love so if we don't like it, we don't like it. And we may not necessarily like everything from the same artist, so in turn, we won't post everything from the same artist. But we'll post what we do like.

This joint here, I like. Not a big fan of the chorus and would've rather heard someone different singing it but I'm not completely against it. But according to him, he says the album version will have someone singing that hook and that he wanted to release it that way for now. I can understand being anxious to let the world here your music. No doubt. The actual track is a dope one. I like the wittiness in his lyricism and the production is smooth as hell. Songs like this one makes it easier for me to continue checking for Mr. Ivory Snow. He's a talented individual that sounds like he's getting better and better. Take a listen.

"Why won't you let me rock for Pete sake. / reminiscing over you and all the mistakes. / Ass is kicked out. You feeling like Eastbay. / I told her pack her shit like she from Green Bay."



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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

What I'm Watching: Gods'illa "Saviours & Punishers" feat Sean Price



Caught these fellas in Brooklyn over the summer. They definitely bring a lot of energy to the stage and dope tracks to the music. O shared this cut not too long ago, and now Gods'illa drops off the video for the Sean Price featured Saviours & Punishers. Dope track paired with a solid video. Win/Win. Enjoy. Chea!

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Iggy Azalea Uses Pu$$y in My World, But I'm Still on The Fence


Her track Pu$$y is what first caught my attention. Then the next track I heard lost it. And so, I sit on the fence about the 21-year-old Australian female rapper Iggy Azalea.

The Internets is buzzing and everyone is asking the same question, is she raps next sensation. I say later for the titles. Then immediately folks will draw the line between Kreayshawn and Iggy (probably because of their complexion). Nah, I won't do that either. Why? Because Iggy is better. By far. She's however riding that same wave of internet fame like Kreayshawn, racking up a gang of twitter followers and youtube hits, and creating a buzz online, almost forcing you to take notice.

In a track like Pu$$y, the beat is hypnotic and her flow brings this unique edge, creating a sound all her own. Not since Tyler, The Creator and my homie Rob Roy (and a handful of others) have I felt that uniqueness that I feel in Iggy's cadence. Sure, there are many rap folks whose music I enjoy but every so often I'm truly captivated by a sound.

But yet, here I am, still on that fence.

Ludacris "Bada Boom"

 
"Ya'll some duplicate, rap cloning niggas. I manufacture you hoes, put on your make-up bitch ..."

Definitely not my style to post beef tracks but Ludacris got my hyped. Remember how Common went off in Sweet? Yeah, that's what Luda did on Bada Boom. Sheesh. Off of his new mixtape 1.21 Gigawatts: Back To The First Time, word is the track takes aim at some backhanded comments from Drake and Big Sean. Yeah, good luck with coming for Luda. Ha!



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NEW RELEASES: RapSody, Chuuwee and Oncue


Three dope projects from folks I fux with that dropped in the last day. My favorite tracks are below. If you dig em, check the full projects. Chea!

RapSody - For Everything
First up is RapSody's For Everything, becoming the third full length free project released by the North Carolina emcee in less than a year. Featuring production from 9th Wonder and the Soul Council, she delivers up 14 cuts with features from Freeway, Kendrick Lamar and GQ. Among my favorite cuts are The Woman's Work (with its killer Maxwell sample), Live It Up and A Cold Winter featuring Freeway. Solid project.

A Cold Winter


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Chuuwee - Watching The Throne
Chuuwee is one of the most consistent indie emcees on the scene, representing Sacramento. With a few projects and features under his belt, he's got his target set on the throne and he makes the bold statement with his latest project Watching The Throne. A majority of the project is laced with beats from Canadian producer ENG and features some solid verses from Sean Boog, Keno, Haz Solo and others. Among my favorite cuts King Louie, The Dungeon, Absolute Monarchy and Posse Up. Solid project.

Absolute Monarchy


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OnCue - Can't Wait
It was really getting to the point that folks couldn't wait for OnCue's latest, Can't Wait. And here it is. Featuring production from long time collaborator CJ Luzi, Cuey continues to explore and develop his sound. The NYC emcee by way of CT has been creating a buzz for the new project with some solid singles and fresh videos leading up to the release. Among my favorite cuts is The Geoffrey, Kinda Late, Only Thing We Know and Cigarettes and Perfume. Solid Project.

Cigarettes and Perfume


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What I'm Watching: Nitty Scott, MC "Tell Somebody"



Nitty Scott, MC brings this genuine old school feel to her music, and I just feel the need to tell somebody. Ha! Nitty's stock has constantly been rising since her appearance in one of the cyphers on this years' BET Hip-Hop Awards but she had been maintaining a buzz well before then. Yesterday she dropped the Conor Shillen of One Forest Films directed video for Tell Somebody featuring Mike Maven. I definitely dig the style in which the video was shot and the candid energy featured throughout. Fresh. Tell Somebody is one of the solid cuts off of her EP Doobies x Popsicle Sticks. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 91


Yeah, no need to check your calendar it is indeed Wednesday. Enjoy a mid-week episode of Hip-Hop Breakfast. Chea!

01. Nitty Scott, MC - Bullshit Rap
02. RapSody feat. Freeway - A Cold Winter
03. Black & Brown - Dada
04. Has Lo - Light Years
05. Chuuwee feat Sean Boog - Re-Siege The Throne
06. Soul Khan - Lord Knows



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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

What I'm Watching: The Roots "Stomp"



It's Tuesday. And right on schedule The Roots drop off their latest video for Stomp featuring P.O.R.N., which is a series of stick ups. Off of their upcoming Undun, the new vid continues the journey of Redford Stephens. December 6, can't wait.

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Uni.Fi Records Presents Speak Easy + Break Bread


The good folks over at Uni.Fi Records dropped off two new tracks in my inbox featuring two of Milwaukee's hardest working emcees.

The first cut comes from SPEAK Easy from his upcoming Just Saying EP due out early 2012 in collaboration with Uni.Fi. The track is produced by Ed Cayce (1/2 of The Hollowz). This is another solid joint from SPEAK. The second joint comes from BREAK BREAD (Dana Coppa and Ricanstrukta). As part of their upcoming project, The Reunion, due out this winter is also a solid cut.

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What I'm Watching: BIGSTAT "Pain Music" (Trailer)



The Connecticut homie BIGSTAT dropped the trailer for his upcoming Escobar Films directed video, Pain Music featuring Jordan Meyer. The new vid is in memory of his mother was was murdered. He's putting it out to raise awareness about domestic violence. Bigstat is holding a fundraiser with the Coalition Against Domestic Violence on November 18th in Hartford, Connecticut, where they'll be premiering the video. I support the brother and what he's doing.

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Scheme x Slot-A "One Helluva Night"


With Slot-A on production, Scheme recalls One Helluva Night. Off of their upcoming Scheme x Slot-A's EP due out December 6th, 201, the track is pretty solid. Enjoy. Chea!

  Scheme x Slot-A : One Helluva Night by DJ Scend

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EVENT: Torae In-Store Signing Event (11/19/11)


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