NEW RELEASE: TMB x RTD Presents BLAX "BLAX x LIFE x FILES"

The Milwaukee bred emcee who has called New York home for the last year, ended 2011 strong as Adebisi and started 2012 refocused as BLAX. He had always been living what he called the BLAX Life, and thought the name change was in order. With just over a month into the new year, BLAX returns with a new project featuring music with production from Milwaukee's Reason and the Lazy Genius crew out of Detroit. With a handful of guest features including Mikkey Halsted, Que Billah, Playboy Tre and others, BLAX x LIFE x FILES is a solid 11 track project. Stream for free and if you dig it, support by purchasing it for $5. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Lance Drummonds & Adeline "Your Precious Love"

The homie Lance Drummonds is gearing up for his new project, A Cover Story, inspired by his passion for R&B classics. According to Drummonds, the compilation will feature timeless tracks, drawing from the work of Marvin Gaye, Babyface and more. Definitely looking forward to it. In the meantime, enjoy the first offering from the project featuring the beautiful voice of Adeline. Drummonds and Adeline take on the Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell classic, Your Precious Love. Solid rendition. Enjoying what they bring vocally here. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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Jazz "Perfect Picture"

A few days ago after reaching out to us via twitter, I received some music from Jazz, an NJ emcee. I'll be honest, and I've said it before, we receive more music than we can possibly find the time to listen to but for whatever reason I hit play on the four tracks Jazz sent over. You could definitely hear the talent. I felt Perfect Picture was the strongest of the group she sent and so I'll share that cut with you.  If you dig it, you can hear more over at soundcloud.com/rookieofthey3ar. Look out for her project Grand Entrance coming this year. In the meantime, enjoy Perfect Picture.



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NEW RELEASE: JohnNY U. "Thorned Roses"

Brooklyn's JohnNY U, a member of the O.I.S.D. crew, steps out with his first solo offering. With Thorned Roses you get 20 solid tracks featuring ScienZe, Sammie Aye, M@RV3LOU$ and more. Plus some cool spoken word segments serving as almost interludes and production from HP Tha Hybrid, Lord Quest, J.Monop and more. Hit play, enjoy and if you dig it, download it. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Shane Eli "When We Were Kings"

With an email subject that reads, "Fuck Valentine's Day", Shane Eli caught my attention. So, in the midst of all these Valentine's Day projects, the L.A. artist/producer releases the visuals for the heavy and heartfelt When We Were Kings track off his I Can Do Better project. I dig it. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Kirby Lauryen - "That Should Be Me" (A Song A Day - 44)

A few weeks ago, I came across Kirby Lauryen and her "A Song A Day" challenge. Although I'm still getting to know her music, I can definitively say she's quickly becoming one of my favorites this year. Her voice is beautiful, mellifluous and her lyrics are raw and honest. Check out one of her latest, "That Should Be Me."

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EVENT: Hometown Heroes (3/15/12)

Featuring live performances from Top $ Raz, Dremur, ScienZe, Duece Bug, JohnNY U and Chaz Van Queen, hosted by Jessica Estevez of iHeartDilla.com with music by DJ Jon Blak. Looking like a solid line up. Mark your calenders and put $10 aside. You might even catch those boys from The Mad Bloggers in the building on a school night. Ha!

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Otis Clapp x TMB - "Bird On A Wire" (Freestyle)

New TMB exclusive joint from Otis Clapp doing a dope freestyle over Action Bronson and Riff Raff's track of the same title. Take a listen and enjoy!



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What I'm Watching: Brother Ali "Shine On" feat. Nikki Jean

"I don't really work here, awkward..."

Off of his The Bite Marked Heart project, Brother Ali releases the visuals for Shine On featuring Nikki Jean. Dope. Enjoy. Chea!

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2DBZ Presents Brown Bag AllStars "The Brown Label EP"

After a leak frenzy last week, the Brown Bag AllStars serve up the 2DopeBoyz presented The Brown Label EP, part 1. With skits from DJ Premier, up and coming comedian Jermaine Fowlerand and two new bonus remixes from Audible Doctor and J57, I dig it and you should too. Enjoy. Chea!

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 105

Sometimes the best way to pay tribute to an artist is to just play their music. We lost a music icon this weekend, and it wouldn't be right if I didn't pay homage on HHB to her. So, Whitney kicks off and ends ep 105 with her incredible vocals, accompanied by music from new projects from Brown Bag AllStars and JohnNY U, plus many other solid tracks. Hit play and enjoy. And as always, I hope this helps kick off your week. Chea!

01. Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
02. Jemyle Jones - They Don't Know
03. Rafter feat. Kinetics & One Love - No F*cking Around
04. JohnNY U - The Product
05. Brown Bag AllStars feat. Akie Bermiss - Kin
06. Chill Moody x Greg Porn - Never Give In
07. Sol feat. Ray Dalton - Need Your Love
08. Whitney Houston - Fine



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Ackurate "Penwork Inc." feat. e.d.g.e.

Saint Louis, Illinois emcee Ackurate linked up with Vancouver emcee e.d.g.e. over Evidence's You instrumental to create Penwork Inc. Solid cut. Enjoy. Chea!

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