@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 69

I hope you're having a great Saturday.

"I wrote a song for you today. Help me tell the world!" -KL

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What I'm Watching: Notorious B.I.G. "Think B.I.G." (Tribute Video)

PDS EXCLUSIVE: Notorious B.I.G. - Think B.I.G. (Tribute Video) from pleasedontstare.com on Vimeo.



R.I.P. The Late Great Christopher Wallace. We'll Always Love You BIG...

I'm happy I came across this joint shared with me on twitter by the homie Carter G. Directed and written by Sekayi "Tahoe" Guy, he serves up a solid set of visuals using Biggie's words to pay tribute. I dig this a lot. Enjoy. Chea!

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 68

At this point I hope you're hip to the game.

"I wrote a song for you today. Help me tell the world?" -KL

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NEW RELEASE: Fresh Daily "The Brooklyn Good Guy"

Can't really go wrong with Fresh Daily. The dude is dope. And his latest is another solid offering from the multi-talented Brooklyn emcee.  Presented by Complex and Converse, The Brooklyn Good Guy finds Fresh joined by Murs, Rockwell Knuckles, Mike Bake the Bike Maker and Melo-X among others. Production comes courtesy of P.U.D.G.E., Doc Illingsworth, Jinesis and more. The twelve track offering is solid. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

1.G.G.G (Okay, Okay) produced by Benamin
2. We On Again produced by D/Will
3. Cool Thoughts feat. Om’mas Keith prod. by BMB Spacekid
4. Believe the Hype feat. Murs produced by Shigeto
5. You Love it Though feat. Mike Bake the Bike Maker produced by Shuko & Audiotreats
6. C4 feat. Rockwell Knuckles produced by Doc Illingsworth
7. Submarine Bass Face (Turn me up!) feat. Suede Jury & Melo-X produced by P.U.D.G.E
8. Pregamin’ produced by Sabzi
9. Laced up produced by Jinesis additional production by Benamin
10. Don’t You Agree feat. Om’mas Keith produced by Sam Champ
11. Workin’ it Out (‘96 Cipher style) feat. Moruf & Black Spade produced by Suede Jury
12. The way it is (For Stella) feat. Black Spade produced by Black Spade co-production by Benamin



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New Music from BBAS Affiliate Jefferson Price

New music from BBAS UK affiliate Jefferson Price. Both cuts produced by J57 off of Price's upcoming EP.  Price goes at it solo on They Follow and is joined by J57, Koncept and Audible Doctor on Persistence. Both solid tracks. Enjoy.


They Follow (prod. by J57)


Persistence feat. J57, Koncept and Audible Doctor (prod. by J57) 


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Interview: Miss Special x Eligh & Amp Live

Also, look out for Miss Special's new venture, "Liner Notes: An Audio Magazine" dropping next Tuesday, March 13th 

I spoke with Eligh and Amp Live before their show at Slim's on Friday night. They spoke about the highlight of their live show together, individual tracks on "Therapy At 3" such as "Devil's Medicine" and "Metronome" including on of Amp Live's secrets. They also spoke about addiction, the "Ego Killer (Remix)" video, the possibility of the "Metronome" video slipping out and what's next for them including a new Zion-I album, another album like "Enigma" and a project for Eligh with DNA.

(via @MiSS1SPECiAL)

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What I'm Watching: RAtheMC "Dead Wrong"

"Peace Music Lovers! March 9th is a day we'll remember forever. The day we lost the illest MC to ever do it, Notorious B.I.G. I decided to share a freestyle I did over Biggie's DEAD WRONG, as we all remember and celebrate his life today. Enjoy." -RAtheMC



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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 110

We almost had a mini 4Eva N A Day listening session this episode but I decided to fall back and only give you two of my favorite cuts off of Big K.R.I.T.'s latest offering. And you'll get more Monday. Ha! As with every Friday, this episode is compiled of dope tracks featured over at RefinedHype and DJBooth throughout the week. I hope this EP helps kick off your weekend. Chea!

01. Big K.R.I.T. - The Alarm
02. Soul Khan - Wellstone
03. Dead Prez feat. Mayday - TNT
04. ScienZe x King I Divine feat. Sene, Blu & Britain Parker
05. Joey Badass - Waves
06. Big K.R.I.T. - Package Store
07. Rittz - Bloody Murdah
08. STS - Goldrush

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 67

"You have to really love yourself and be your own cover girl." -KL

Here's a Q fun fact. Growing up I wanted to write and direct movies. I have a dozen or more scripts that I've written and tapes full of skits and shows I created and directed as a youngster. Somewhere along the line things didn't pan out, but I still think about those times. This morning when I heard 'Cover Girl' it took me back to that place. Why? Because as Kirby sang the song, in my mind I saw the video. A video of women who may not be deemed as 'cover girls' but beautiful indeed. Tall. Short. Big. Small. White. Black. Old. Young. This is a beautiful song from Kirby Lauryen's 'A Song A Day' series. One hell of a message too. Enjoy. And if you do, please share.

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Chuuwee "Lottery Ticket"

Chuuwee didn't slow down one bit last year. And if the next few months are any indication, he doesn't plan on slowing down this year either. The newly signed Amalgam Digital artist is gearing up for his Crown Me King mixtape due out April 24th, followed by his debut solo-project Wild Style, scheduled to drop May 29th. I've been saying for a while that the Sacramento emcee was one to watch, and this was before his impressive run last year. I hope you're paying attention now. If not, maybe The DrumAddictz produced Lottery Ticket will earn your respect. The boy is bad. Enjoy. Chea!



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What I'm Watching: Pharoh "Ride or Die"

Pharoh - Ride or Die | Official Music Video from Wesley Arnold (Off The Wall Pro) on Vimeo.



Check the new video from Pharoh, off of his new album Jungle Fever. Shot and edited by Wesley Arnold. Enjoy.

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What I'm Watching: Big K.R.I.T. "Boobie Miles"

Big K.R.I.T. started the week with his new project 4Eva N A Day, so it's only fitting that we get the visuals for the lead track Boobie Miles. I dig what Va$htie did with the black and white video. Solid. Enjoy. Chea!

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