Interview: Miss Special x The Usual Suspects (T.U.S.)

Our homegirl Miss Special aka Miss Interview catches up with the Cali based crew The Usual Suspects (T.U.S.) to talk about the fourth installment of their Unstable Creatures series. This interview is hilarious and real. Not mean, but real. Ha! Enjoy.

I hope you had a special Valentine's Day!

For the fourth consecutive year The Usual Suspects (T.U.S) release their newest mixtape in the "A Tribute To Unstable Creatures" saga. This past Sunday Chuuwee, J. Good, Konkwest, Abstract Ninjaa and Dceased came on Special Sundays Radio Show to talk about the project.

A Tribute To Unstable Creatures 4

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CrateStream presents: J57 making a beat named "Aqua"

It's always cool to see a producer creating. It's similar to watching a graphic designer design, a painter paint, a model undressing ... wait. What? Ha! Anyway, J57 emcee/producer of the Brown Bag AllStars invites us into the lab through CrateStream as he creates what is being called Aqua. Definitely a solid beat. Sheesh. Look for this joint on the BBAS LP due out in the Fall. Maybe a sneak peak soon? Maybe.

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Dice Raw x Statik Selektah "Bloody Mary"

I heard this new joint yesterday. Damn. Another solid beat from Statik Selektah, who has been on a mean streak lately, and some killer verses from Dice Raw. Look out for a collabo EP on the way from the two, but in the meantime enjoy Bloody Mary. Chea!

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Bodega Brovas "The 4080 Rule Part 2" feat Von Pea

What's industry rule 4080? Well, this is part two. Off of the Bodega Brovas Fancy Anthrax: Pre-Loaded Guns & Alcohol comes a solid winner with M Slago on production, DJ Sean P with the cuts and a feature from Von Pea of Tanya Morgan. I definitely dig it. Blast this one and enjoy! Chea!

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What I'm Watching: G.R.A.M.Z. "The Learning"

With DJ Badu on production, G.R.A.M.Z. serves up a dope cut with The Learning. Isaac Aguirre (The ICU) behind the lens brings the visuals to life. I dig it. Enjoy. Chea!

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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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