What I'm Watching: De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 present First Serve - "Must B The Music"

This new album seems like it's gonna be a step to the left from what I'm sued to from these dudes but I'm willing to give it a chance. I actually like this track which was produced by Chokalate & Khalid, less the chorus, but it's good nonetheless. Check out the video directed Matt Stawski by and let us know what you think.

First they brought you 'The Goon Time Mixtape' blasting from a late-night house party in a Parisian suburb.  Then we saw our heroes getting endless grief from Deen's overbearing mother in the Mrs. Whitter skit.  That was all just a taste of things to come from De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 present 'First Serve'; a dynamic hip-hop group, an album, a concept, the soundtrack to a movie that has yet to be made and a fable for our times.
 

'First Serve' is many things, but at its heart it is the story of two young boys from Queens, New York with big dreams and larger rhymes. Two friends, Deen Whitter (aka Plug 2 / Dave) and Jacob 'Pop Life' Barrow (aka Plug 1/ Pos), friends from seventh grade, are by their own admission, "different, but the differences seem to complement everything we do." Their name 'First Serve' comes from their motto, "First come, First Serve, get what you deserve."

Related: "We Made It" Video Skit + 'First Serve' Album Cover

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What I'm Watching: Blacastan - "The Booth"

Blacastan stops by to drop these quick visuals off his upcoming project titled "The Master Builder pt. 2" on Brick Records.



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Brown Bag AllStars "Rottweilers" (Produced by J57)

New music from one of the illest crews in music right now, The Brown Bag AllStars. With J57 on production, Rottweilers drops ahead of the new BBAS EP Brown Label Pt.1, due out February 13.

Brown_Bag_AllStars-Rottweilers_(Prod_J57)-2dope.mp3 - 10.3 MB

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EVENT: Red Bull Music Academy Sessions (2/8/12)

The 2012 Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA) is going down this Fall in NYC. RBMA Sessions kick off tomorrow at Public Assembly with Duck Down Records. Come get a taste of what Red Bull Music Academy will be like in the fall, by sitting in on a conversation with Buckshot, Dru Ha and Skyzoo followed by performances by Smif-N-Wessun with guests Skyzoo and Buckshot.

RBMA Application Available: Musicians, DJs, producers, vocalists the application apply via RedBullMusicAcademy.com.

WHO: Red Bull Music Academy Sessions
WHEN: Wednesday, February 8
Conversation 7pm
WHERE: Public Assembly, 70 North 6th Street, BK
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NEW RELEASE: Chels "True School For The Moon Children"

When I heard Chels on her new single The Lesson featuring Ace Boogie, I knew she had grown musically since first checking out her music last year. The 20-year-old New Orleans female emcee starts the first quarter of the new year off strong with a new project True School For The Moon Children. After personally being endorsed by Erykah Badu and Amanda Seales (formely Diva), she's out to prove she's got the talent and bars to match. Definitely a project worth checking out. Enjoy.

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What I'm Watching: Street Musician Bryson Andres in Downtown Spokane

I saw this on Tumblr, but it wasn't posted as a YouTube video, so I Google'd "Asian guy in downtown playing violin," and sure enough with a little bit of luck, I found what I was looking for. Suffice it to say, I was moved by Bryson Andres' talent. It's rare that such emotion is conveyed through secondary means. His street performance was flawless and I look forward to knowing more about him. Enjoy.


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EVENT: MIC ON DECK Ent. Presents: SEAN PRICE at Symmetry Lounge - Hartford, CT Feb. 10th

This show is a definite must see. So many dope acts booked for this plus the live BBoy and Graffiti function that they're incorporating in this event is sure to make this a memorable night for Hip-Hop in Connecticut. And for $15/$20, you really can't beat that. Come check it out.

HARTFORD, CT – FEBRUARY 10, 2012 - NYC emcee SEAN PRICE will be performing live for the first time in CT's capitol of Hartford, CT!! This show is brought to you by MIC ON DECK Ent. & will be held at Symmetry Lounge, located at 70 Union Place in Hartford, CT. This show will maintain our theme of involving all four elements of hip hop and will feature some of CT, MA, & NY's best underground hip hop artists, DJ’s, breakers, and graffiti artists.

MIC ON DECK ENTERTAINMENT (Michael M.I.C. Lagasse & Bill Tapedeck 1 Sanzi) is proud to bring Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY native SEAN PRICE to
HARTFORD, CT. PRICE, a.k.a. “SEAN P”, came up as one half of “HELTAH SKELTAH” under the name "RUCKUS" with partner ROCK, and is currently a rapper in the groups “RANDOM AXE” (SEAN P, BLACK MILK & GUILTY SIMPSON) & “BOOT CAMP CLIK” (SEAN P, ROCK, BUCKSHOT, SMIF-N-WESSUN, & O.G.C.) He's one of NY's true lyricists and has worked with a ton of great artists such as METHOD MAN & TALIB KWELI.

There will be live performances by BAD FOR BUSINESS (DIA THE LIMBLESS & TAPEDECK 1), ROCKOLEONE, AUTOBOTZ, ASYLUM LIFETIME W/ DJ SHERM LAROCK & BLAK FLAG, POLITICAL ANIMALS, DUECE BUG, BRASH & FRANK WHITE W/ SPECIAL GUEST ROOSTA, lead singer of “FEAR NUTTIN BAND”. The show will be hosted by the one and only SELF SUFFICE, with DJ BENNY BLACK & DJ STRESS of the Fireset Radio Show on the turntables!

This is a 21+ EVENT W/ ID, $15 ADV/$20 DOOR. There will be a LIVE BBOY performance featuring the ZULU BRATS 860. UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION HARTFORD CHAPTER & ZULU KING SLONE (W.O.T.S. President) will also have LIVE GRAFFITI ART and designs on display for your enjoyment. The show will be filmed for MIC ON DECK ENT's new promo video courtesy of MIND POWER ENTERTAINMENT, so we hope you'll be able to make it out to show some love and support for our positive hip hop movement we've worked very hard to establish;) MIND POWER is sponsoring the show as well as DOTGOTIT.COM, CTHIPHOP.NET, THE CONNECTICUT UNDERGROUND, & THEMADBLOGGERS.COM.


* Tickets are available by contacting Michael Lagasse at (860)-394-7697, William Sanzi (860)-938-8476, or from one of the other places/persons listed below. You can also buy advance tickets online through Paypal.com, just send the $15 to us at Tapedek1@gmail.com and we will mail you the tickets within 2-3 business days. For more info check out our "Mic On Deck Entertainment" page here on Facebook. MIC ON DECK welcomes everyone to come out February 10th for another celebration of our hip hop culture!


** For Bottle service, call Elmer Herrera (860) 997-8512

***DRINK SPECIALS TIL 11, BUY 1 DRINK GET 1 FREE FROM 10PM TO 11PM!


****If you are interested in getting a verse/drop from Sean Price, inbox us directly on here @Mic On Deck Entertainment, @Mic On Deck, @Michael Mic Lagasse, or @Bill Tapedeck Sanzi. You can also email us at MICONDECK@gmail.com. Serious inquiries only!!!



EVENT DETAILS

Sean Price
MIC ON DECK Presents: Sean Price Live At Symmetry Lounge
Symmetry Lounge – 70 Union Place, Hartford, CT
February 10, 2012

Media – If any media wish to contact us you can reach us at:
Michael Lagasse
(860) 394-7697
MICONDECK@gmail.com

Bill Sanzi
(860) 938-8476
Tapedek1@gmail.com


**** TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FROM:
-Michael Lagasse - MICONDECK@gmail.com
(860) 394-7697
-William Sanzi - Tapedek1@gmail.com
(860) 938-8476

In Hartford, CT - At Zulu Nation Open Mic hosted by Self Suffice @ Tappa's every Wed. night @9PM, located at 126 Ann St
-Symmetry Lounge - 70 Union Place
-Hip Stop Clothing - 757 Park St
-Sports Stuff - 642 Park St

In Enfield, CT - Music Outlet - 151 Hazard Ave
-JB's Scitico Barber Shop - 585 Hazard Ave

In Springfield, MA - Central Barber Shop - 118 State St

Through PayPal - Send the $15 to us at Tapedek1@gmail.com and we will mail you the tickets within 2-3 business days.

*Also you can contact any of the performers/promoters on the show for tickets.

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Jay Smooth "Phony" (A Song For Mitt Romney)

"After Jay-Z recorded "Glory" to welcome his new daughter into the world, I wondered what it would sound like if Republican voters made a song to welcome Mitt Romney as their now-inevitable nominee."

Jay Smooth delivers with his track for Mitt Romney over the Glory beat. A remix I support and endorse. Ha!

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What I'm Watching: Blax "King"

Blax- "King" Outro from Bradford Hill on Vimeo.

The homie Blax (formerly Adebisi) delivers a new video with Bradford Hill behind the lens for one of my favorite cuts off the TMB presented The Blaxploitation Part II. Blax puts it all on the line with this cut. Look out for more music from the NYC by way of Milwaukee emcee real soon. In the meantime, enjoy the vid. Chea!

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TMB Presents: SigNif "Dynamite" (Prod. by Madden Miles)

SigNif is like family to The Mad Bloggers. She's one of those rare individuals that we know outside of the Internet. She's super talented too. Since discovering her Flawed project a while back, we've tried to support what she does. Many projects later, her music and sound have developed a lot since hearing those early tracks. It's dope when you see that growth in someone you've been rooting for. Recently she linked up with TMB on the tentatively titled Hathadays project (which includes a few other emcees), taking cuts from the Madden Miles produced Donny Hathaway beat tape, A Beat For You. Sig lets loose on Dynamite, which premiered earlier today on Ep 103 of Hip-Hop Breakfast. Stop sleeping on the girl. Hit play and enjoy this one. Chea!



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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 103

You know the routine. It's Monday. It's Hip-Hop. Featuring some solid tracks, including two joints produced by the homie Madden Miles featuring e.d.g.e. and SigNif to open and close ep 103. Hit play and enjoy. And as always, I hope this helps kick off your week. Chea!

01. e.d.g.e. - Syndication
02. Frank Ocean - Voodoo
03. Emilio Rojas feat RacQDolo - Look Up
04. The Cranberry Show - A Groupie Ballad
05. ScienZe x King I Divine - Enjoy Tonight
06. Clew Rock, Scheme, Astonish and Jamal Science - Red Carpet (Remake)
07. Black El x Durkin - Che's Parlay
08. SigNif - Dynamite (Freestyle)

Download Episode 103

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What I'm Watching: Pharoahe Monch - "Still Standing" feat. Jill Scott

Very inspirational music paired by this recently released video by Pharoahe Monch and assisted by the extremely talented Ms. Jill Scott off his incredibly dope 3rd album "W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)". Hit play, watch, then hit play again.



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