Emperess "Sing Your Heart Out" feat. Niko

It's been a long while since Emperess has be on the site. Well, she's back with new music featuring Niko (of T.I.M.E.), off her upcoming StreetLights & BeatTapes project due out in March. Solid track with production from Task. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!


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Interview: Miss Special x Idle Warship

Nothing but jokes here. Ha! Enjoy the interview.

On Saturday night after their show at The Pagoda Lounge in San Jose, I had the great opportunity to interview Idle Warship. In the fun interview we spoke about their newest album "Habits Of The Heart", as far as the concept, the role playing they had to do, the video for "Laser Beams" and the upcoming video for "Beautifully Bad". We also spoke about Res' follow up album "Reset" and her good friend Santogold. We also spoke about Talib Kweli's new album "Prisoner Of Conscious", including the features, when to expect it and where to find details on the anticipated Black Star album. We also spoke about his community mixtape, the idea of Res putting one out for singers, his "Liberation 2" project with Madlib and Res' upcoming "Refried Mac" project.

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 106

Some weeks I'm going through tons of tracks to pull the playlist together. Some weeks the tracks just put themselves together. This is one of those weeks. With bangers from Brother Ali, Dice Raw, plus new music from up and coming artist like Moe Green and OnCue, EP 106 provides you with another dose of quality Hip-Hop. You're welcome. Ha! As with every Friday, this episode is compiled of dope tracks featured over at RefinedHype and DJBooth throughout the week. Hit play and enjoy. And as always, I hope this EP helps kick off your weekend. Chea!

01. Ed Sheeran & Yelawolf - London Bridge
02. Brother Ali feat. Nikki Jean - Shine On
03. Dice Raw x Statik Selektah - Bloody Mary
04. Moe Green - Welcome to the Trap House
05. Killer Mike feat. Bun B, Trouble & T.I. - Big Beast
06. Nipsey Hussle - Sound of Ceremony
07. OnCue - Rich Kid
08.  Kendrick Lamar - Cartoons and Cereal

Download via RefinedHype

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Redman - "I Just Don't Give A Fuck" (Freestyle)

Redman spits over one of my favorite Em tracks and kills it. I hope this is a hint of what's to come for Redman's album. I need that old Red back. Dude is one of my all time favorite emcees. Check it.



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What I'm Watching: Copywrite - "Love" feat Tage Future (Of MHz)

This is what I'm talking about. "Dope beats, dope rhymes. This Hip-Hop ain't really that hard, man" © Phonte. Copywrite blazes through this track with the help of Tage Future on a track that will be on Copywrite's "God Save the King" LP. Make sure you check for that at the end of February.



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What I'm Watching: ¡MAYDAY! - Death March (Prod. by Plex Luthor)

¡MAYDAY!'s recent video is for their latest single, "Death March," off their Strange Music debut Take Me To Your Leader, coming out on March 26th, 2012. Directed by both emcees, Bernz and Wrekonize, they take a very creative angle to pair with the mood of the track. I've said a lot of positive things about this group and with every release, there's just not enough words. These dudes are talented, dope musicians. Peep the video.


And you can now pre-order Take Me To Your Leader and receive an autographed copy of the album, a limited edition Mayday t-shirt (XL only) and a Take Me To Your Leader sticker when you buy from the Strange Music Store Now!

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DJ Premier f. Nas, Apathy & The Berklee Symphony Orchestra - "Re:Generation Remix" (Produced by Apathy)

This joint is fire. A couple of Hip-Hop legends and a very dope emcee on production. Apathy is becoming a beast on the beats. Word up. DEFINITELY check this out!!!



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Organized Rebels - "Men Of A Certain Age" (EP)

Men of a Certain Age is "some feel good, light some sess, ponder and embrace 'life' music" and "for the cats that still wear fitted caps". With CientifiQ at the producer's chair, you definitely feel that kinda vibe they themselves describe. Had this on play a few times and you should too. Organized Rebels, consisting of CientifiQ and Virtue, come through with the mature Hip-Hop that seems to be lacking anywhere commercially. You can learn a thing or two from these dudes. Good music. Check it.



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Charity Clay - "Runnin' Man"

Check out Charity Clay's upcoming release "The Smokey Winston Project Redux". She featured on Savant's Soul Music back in December and now she's back with her own single. In this track, she's letting the guy know what's the real deal, throwing her cards on the table. Check it.



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Sean Born - "Pluck Em Off" (prod. Oddisee)

This joint is tough. Damn. Had the ice grill the whole time I was listening. Haha. Check it.

Sean Born has an exclusive early release of his debut album "Behind The Scale" today on itunes.
Produced, mixed, & arranged by Kev Brown w/ additional production by Oddisee, Kenwood, Dunc, & Quartermaine. Check the free track "Pluck Em Off" produced by Oddisee, if you're feelin' it, cop the album. This is unfiltered, real sh*t on tape.

Buy The Album: Sean Born "Behind The Scale"

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/behind-the-scale/id490911442

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Chase Supreme - "The Ride"

"Close your eyes...and lose your mind. Don't stop. Getting lost in the vibe. Imma take you for a ride."

Really chill track produced by Chase Supreme himself with this second release off his upcoming "Blue Lotus" mixtape.



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What I'm Watching: Pentatonix - "How Will I Know" (Whitney Houston Tribute)

Words really can't describe how incredible this is. Just check it out. It's worth it! Enjoy.

Whitney Houston, my love, may you rest forever in peace.



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