Interview: Miss Special x Skeme

Recently, I had the chance to speak with Skeme (again) about his newest release "Before My Next Statement", including releasing it untagged with more songs, working again with Beats4Clothes and the fan favorites on the project. We also spoke about his video for "M.O.B" including the flack he received on using the Malcolm X clip, working with Kay Cola, working with Pac Div and K. Roosevelt's upcoming solo project. In addition we talked about his upcoming song and video with Dom for "The Statement 2", the process on "The Statement 2" and more.



(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)

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Interview: Miss Special x Dom Kennedy

Last night at the W$GT$ show at the Regency Ballroom in SF, I got to talk to Dom Kennedy about winning the Monopoly game in Smoke DZA's video, working with Nipsey Hussle, Freddie Gibbs and what it was like being a part of the BET Cyphers this year. We also spoke about K. Roosevelt's upcoming solo project, the highlights of his live show and the comparison between Pharrell's "That Girl" and his song "The Ways". In addition we talked about his upcoming videos for "Platinum Chanel" and "The Ways" and insight on his next project coming February 2012.

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J57 ''Pulp Fiction'' feat. Koncept (Prod. by J57)

The Brown Bag AllStars are having the best week ever. Or maybe it's the fans of the NYC crew that are benefiting. This week Soul Khan dropped Pursuance with Audible Doctor on production. Then Koncept released his latest track/video featuring Soul Khan with production from J57 ahead of his new project awaken . Now J57 releases a new track featuring Koncept from his upcoming project 2057. They're dropping dope music and keeping it in the family this week it seems. Can't be mad at that. Enjoy Pulp Fiction and look for more from the collective coming soon.



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What I'm Watching: The Roots & Big K.R.I.T. Perform Make My (Live At Highline Ballroom)

I rarely post videos of live shows that I didn't attend but I couldn't let this one slide. It's The Roots and Big K.R.I.T. performing "Make My" which is off of "Undun", the album that was released yesterday. It's been getting a crazy amount of great reviews everywhere but I'm not surprised. They are an amazing band. Check out the video and see a little of what I'm talking about.


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What I'm Watching: EVITAN (Dres & Jarobi) - "P.T.I. (Occupy Wall Street)"

So Dres and Jarobi forming a group and this is the first joint they release? Yeah. I'm listening. Word up. I like the idea of this video. Actually shooting it in NY with the Occupy Wall Street folks. Interesting. Check it.

Produced by DJ Bazooka Joe

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¡MAYDAY! x The Black Keys - "Sinister Kids Freestyle"

A new ¡MAYDAY! joint. Yep! You know I had to post it. These guys don't stop working. Check it.

Inspired by the recent release of the new Black Keys' album, "El Camino," ¡MAYDAY! hijacked one of their favorite joints from the Keys' last album, with an additional beard-a-fied guitar solo from Plex Luthor to close it out.

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The Tex Wattsun Chronic-als CD Release Show (Pics & Vids)

Finally got done with the pics and a few videos from Duece Bug's The Tex Wattsun Chronic-als CD release show. Probably one of the funnest shows I've been to in a while. Definitely check their music out. Good stuff. Check it.

RoQ'y TyRaiD - "The RaiDiant Child" feat Elle Winston

RoQ'y stops by to drop some intense and vivid lyrics on "The RaiDiant Child" and is assisted vocally by the lovely sounding Elle Winston. It's always interesting to hear RoQ'y go off when he's on the mic. Dude doesn't play with the Hip-Hop. Check out his brief summary about the track and after, hit play.

"The RaiDiant Child" parallels the story of Jean-Michael Basquait's own self-discovery and the relentless pursuit of one's passion, despite the objections of those around him and the seemingly insurmountable odds that lay before.

The unorthodox approach to art and the determination to voice one's opinion, forever questioning the status quo, whether in-depth or satirically, propels the artist(s) to new zenith(s).
What affects will this (did this) have on someone so disconnected from the standards of society.

Either way.. behind a raincloud lies the sun. Illuminate.

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What I'm Watching: Koncept "Aspirations" feat. Soul Khan (prod by J57)

There is something incredible about the Brown Bag AllStars. Whether they are making music collectively or working on individual projects, they always deliver quality, which always gives way to a dope end result. And when they release videos for their tracks, it always builds on what they've created sonically with their music. Koncept continues that trend with his latest from his upcoming project awaken, due out December 13th on Soulspazm Records. Assisted by Soul Khan on the hook and J57 on production, Aspiration is another fresh video and solid track from Koncept. Enjoy.

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Soul Khan "Pursuance"

Soul Khan's new EP Pursuance is available on bandcamp today. Produced by Audible Doctor, Soul Khan delivers another solid project. In celebration of the release, Soul Khan releases (for free) the Akie Bermiss featured Mr. Governor. That track and the link for the EP are both below.

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What I'm Watching: Fresh Daily "The Quiet Life"

Fresh Daily "The Quiet Life" from NVizion on Vimeo.

After a long night/day of work (I generally work a 3am-11:30am shift), Fresh Daily takes me to a real chill place with the visuals to his track The Quiet Life. Shot in Boyds, Maryland and Connecticut's shore, Fresh Daily intended to capture the feel of what made him write such a dope track. Hit play and enjoy the NahGee directed video. Chea!

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Fresh Cut Collective Presents A Tribute to Roy Ayers

A cool project from Bellse Soneek of Fresh Cut Collective.  A classically trained multi-instrumentalist/ performer/ beat maker from Milwaukee, Bellse Soneek uses samples of Roy Ayers' music in some way throughout the project. As part of a series paying tribute to some of his favorite artists including Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, and Arthur Verocai, this is the first among many dope beat tapes to come. Hit play, enjoy and vibe out. Chea! Follow the madness: twitter.com/themadbloggers_
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