@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 94

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

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What I'm Watching: Rocky Rivera "GRLZ" feat. Irie Eyez

"A lighthearted peek into their world of Hello Kitty and hairbrush-microphones, these ladies rock out at their rehearsal and show us their playful side."

Rocky Rivera x Irie Eyez x DJ Roza and the GRLZ deliver. Definitely digging the Jordan Ching directed video. Enjoy. Chea!

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Interview: @KirbyLauryen Has A Story To Tell

Kirby Lauryen is a storyteller. 

A storyteller with an amazing voice. That’s one hell of a combination. And the more you listen, the more you realize, there truly is something special about the Memphis born and Missisippi bred singer/songwriter.

She was first introduced to our pages through TMB contributor EMS, when she stumbled across Kirby’s A Song A Day Series on day 19. As she explains in the interview, she started the year off fresh by committing to writing and sharing a song daily with anyone who was willing to listen. She had a new found hunger and the result was an ambitious idea, but one that has led to her series taking on a life of its own.

There is something to be said about an artist who steps forward with no gimmick or over the top antics. Kirby emerges with just a piano and a story to tell, as she grows musically in front of us with a sound that continues to be captivating. Her words are filled with passion, and her music contains so much raw emotion. Once you hit play, you want more and find yourself wrapped into her world of youtube videos.

I once wrote that sometimes the best part of Kirby’s videos, outside of the music obviously, is the humility in her outro (and sometimes intro) dialogue. You’re drawn in by the music and you stay because of the woman. For such a talented person to be so down to earth is dope.

After a successful EP, The Introduction, Kirby is gearing up for new project due out April 9^th, simply titled Risk It All.

Recently, I reached out to Kirby for an interview. We talked about her start with music, her inspiration and more. Check out our conversation after the jump.

What I'm Watching: Nitty Scott, MC "BullSh*t Rap"

One of my favorite cuts off of Nitty Scott, MC's DOOBIES x POPSICLE STICKS. Directed by Donald Robinson Cole and Robert Adam Mayer, BullSh*t Rap features some cool cameos to compliment the dope track. Enjoy. Chea!

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TMB x DonutsAndMilk.com Presents: O-Lay & Diatonic "Plain Ol' Wes"

After dropping the cool track Why Now, the Minnesota emcee/producer duo O-Lay & Diatonic return with a video that they say is kind of a day in the life for the crew. They linked up with Erik Blume Photography to shoot the visuals. I dig it. Look out for their full re-released project presented by TMB and donutsandmilk.com Thursday 4/5. In the meantime, enjoy the music. Chea!



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The Audible Doctor "Success (Part 1)" Feat. Chaundon (Prod. By Audible Doctor, Cuts By DJ Brace)

Ahead of his upcoming free EP I Think That, the Audible Doctor drops off his self-produced single, Success (Part 1), featuring Chaundon with cuts from DJ Brace. It's dope. Enjoy. Chea!



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NEW RELEASE: Lega-c "DASH"

The DMV homie Lega-c delivers up his new full length project, DASH. With a gang of original cuts and minimal features, he is calling some of his best work to date. Enjoy the latest. Chea.



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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 93

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

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Greg Grease "The One (Remix)" (Prod. by Mike Frey)

Ahead of his upcoming Cornbread, Pearl, and G project, Greg Grease links up with producer Mike Frey for this fresh remix. I really dig this joint too. It has this real cool and unique sound about it. Hit play and enjoy. And shouts to the homie Jeremiah over at KevinNottingham.com for the link. Chea!



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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 92

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

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 114

It's Monday. It's Hip-Hop. Eat up. As always, I hope this ep helps kick off your week. Chea!

01. O-Lay & Diatonic feat. Jocelyn Erickson - Why Now
02. ELMNT - Catch Me Last
03. Jay Rock - Checkmate
04. Grumpy Old Men - B Team Sh*t
05. Soul Khan feat. Sene - American Made
06. RAtheMC - Believe
07. ScienZe & King I Divine feat. JohnNY U. - Hear My Vision
08. Chuuwee - The Crown Don't Make You King
09. Azealia Banks - F*ck Up The Fun


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L./\. x TMB Presents: The Lost Riots "Shut You Down"

Back with more music from the Lost Riots series presented by L./\. and TMB, ahead of her new project L./\. Lytes, produced by Freshnerd. This joint is one of my favorite verses. Makes you wanna go back and blast that The L.A. Riots: Mental Fatality again, and again. Enjoy the music. Chea!



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