Interview: Miss Special x Fashawn

Editor's Note: I ran into Fashawn a few summers back in Brooklyn. Real cool dude. And his music is dope. Great to see him continuing to grow and push out quality. Our Cali homegirl Miss Special (aka Miss Interview around these parts) linked up with him on the set of his upcoming video and chatted about new music and what's next. Great insight. So, enjoy the fresh interview. Chea!

On Friday while filming the "Getting It" video in the bay area, I caught up with Fashawn. We spoke about his biggest accomplishment thus far, Nima Fadavi's "Grizzly City Kush Mixtape", the mixtape feel of "Champagne and Styrofoam Cups", the producers on it and the accompanying movie. We also spoke about his upcoming sophomore album with Exile "Ecology", how Slick Rick has inspired him, hoping to work with Traxamillion, as well as Phonte and what's next for him.

(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)

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Jean Grae "U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow"

Jean Grae starts off the year with a solid track produced by M-Phazes. This joint is so chill and dope, gotdamn. Turn the volume up on some Jean Greasy. Cake or Death soon. In the meantime enjoy U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow. Chea!

U & Me & Everyone We Know by Jeangreasy

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Brown Bag AllStars "2011: A Year in Review"

The boys of the Brown Bag AllStars had an incredible year, dropping great music as a collective and as individuals. And how do they start the new year? A package of 38 dope tracks to catch you up before they embark on unleashing more quality in 2012. Sheesh. You're effin' welcome and happy new year.

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What I'm Watching: LA x Lyriciss "Great Walls Of China" (Live)

LA x Lyriciss "Great Walls Of China" @ #MIMI from Felix Woodcock on Vimeo.

These negros need to get a room. Ha!

L.A. and Lyriciss perform Great Walls of China live. The cut is off of L.A.'s The L.A. Riots : Mental Fatality. This is one of my favorite tracks on the project too. Look out for more new music from both L.A. and Lyriciss in 2012. In the meantime, enjoy the Kidz R Evil shot video. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Signif "Vandal"

Ending my personal blog break with some music from my homegirl Signif off of her TMB, HipHopisCoolAgain.com and KevinNottingham backed LP, Embracing Rejection. Sig teams up with Darren Alexander Cole again to serve up the fresh visuals for the hard hitting Taylee produced cut Vandal. Solid. Enjoy. Chea!

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QuESt - "When Shit Changes"

Been a minute since QuEST made an appearance here on TMB and what better way than to come back with a track like this.

"I wrote this song about 5 to 6 months ago and didn't realize how much it matters to my career and personal life right now. I feel Im in a position thats scary but still exciting. I've lost close friends, and gained closer ones. I've lost love, and gained stronger love. I've moved in places and made mistakes. Yet this year has been the best I've ever had, and I've made changes and experienced changes over all for the better. This is a reflection, and testament for myself personally, and the whole NEATO Nation. Embrace change, and make it your own. N.E.A.T.O - Never Ever Allow The Obscene "

QuESt's Fear Not Failure due out first quarter 2012.



http://www.YesIamQuESt.com
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Gensu Dean - "On & On" feat. 7even Thirty

Check out this non-album bonus track from Dallas producer Gensu Dean.



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What I'm Watching: An Interview with Diamond District

Another Diamond District album in the works from Oddisee, X.O., and yU. I can not wait. Check out the interview to find out more.

After their performance at The Black Cat in D.C., the hip-hop powerhouse known as Diamond District sat down with us to talk about where they've been, what they've been up to, and what you can expect from their next album, "March on Washington".

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RoQy TyRaiD - "Preach!"

RoQ'y must not wanted to go out quietly in 2011 as he drops his last trouble making banger. Check out "Preach" as he lyrical rips into a few topics some of us face in our lives. This dude has a knack for this stuff. Dopeness.

"Preach!" , the latest RoQ'y / TyRaiD venture is perhaps the most controversial song as of yet. Viciously cutting through the stellar, gritty production of Felony Muzik with the sharpest of wit, lyricism, and execution.. RoQ'y , in "TyRaiD" form..embodies the spirit of the iconoclast in order to restore the system of Checks and Balances. From the questioning of mainstreamed blind faith to the martyring of athletic icons, THIS IS "PREACH!" and THE CULTRUE IS BACK!!!! Project: Ark of Arts ..2012

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Logic & Raze "...untitled LIVE"

Logic x Raze x WMSE, great combination. Recorded live at WMSE studios on December 20th, as part of their Local/Live series, the live EP includes features guest performances by A.P.R.I.M.E. of AUTOMatic and BlAz of the NightKrawlers, with DJ Bizzon on the turntables. Enjoy.





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MeLo-X x Mara Hruby "The Panties (Slow Down God Mix)"

MeLo-X, the multi-talented musician is back at it with a cool remix to Mara Hruby's Mos Def cover, The Panties. MeLo-X is working on his full length instrumental album, FEWTURE, due out January 31st. In the meantime, enjoy this smooth remix.



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What I'm Watching: e.d.g.e. "Confirmation"

The justalilhype! Crew and e.d.g.e. team up again to bring you the latest visuals for the CientifiQ produced cut off of All Flow Everything. Another solid video for a dope cut. Look for more music from the Vancouver emcee, with producers Sinitus Tempo, Danny Diggs and Hashbrown. In the meantime, enjoy Confirmation.

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