@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 100

We warned you that the very talented Kirby Lauryen was taking over the site. Indeed she has. Today she released her new EP Risk It All. If you haven't downloaded that yet, get it here. In the meantime, enjoy day 100 of Kirby's A Song A Day Series. I definitely dig the cross promo as she rocks the blouse from her EP cover with the heart balloon in the background. I'm proud of how far Kirby has come since day 1. But as Robert Frost once wrote, miles to go before I sleep. The work isn't over yet. And I salute Kirby's determination. So, tell a friend to tell a friend, and support good music. Chea!

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Agartha Audio & Taiyamo Denku "Road Is Ruff" Feat Craig G and Sadat X

Off of the upcoming Uncommon Records project from Agartha Audio & Taiyamo Denku, Quadrofiendia, comes Road is Ruff featuring Craig G and Sadat X. I definitely dig this joint. The full project produced entirely by Agartha Audio for Denku is due out June 2012. In the meantime, enjoy this track. Chea!



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What I'm Watching: Escape Artists "On and On"

You may remember O-Lay and Diatonic from their Meanwhile ... project presented by TMB and DonutsandMilk released last Thursday. Well, O-Lay hit me up with the video from the Eau Claire / Twin Cities Hip-Hop collective Escape Artists which also includes 3flection and eL.i.Be. Cool video and track. Enjoy.

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RAtheMC "Embarrass You"

I don't typically like the idea of rhyming over a popular industry beat and releasing it to the masses but every now and again you come across a banger like this and can't help but to appreciate the dopeness. RAtheMC takes on Kanye's latest Theraflu and makes the track her own, as she lets some things off her chest. Watch how you step to RA or she just might embarrass you. Ha! Enjoy the music. Oh, and happy born day RA. Chea!

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NEW RELEASE: Kirby Lauryen "Risk It All"

The hour you've been waiting for.

Kirby Lauryen releases her sophomore EP and it's as phenomenal as we all knew it would be. Lauryen's seven track project is full of powerful vocals, amazing lyrics and simple yet warm instrumentation. As Q put it, "this girl put her foot in Risk It All."

One of my favorite things about this project is Lauryen's ability to craft and mold a song without overdoing it. A lot of artists have the propensity to put so much unneeded "extra" into an album, but fall short with lack luster results. Risk It All is the complete opposite, effortlessly relaying a story to its listeners with tracks like "That Should Be Me" and "His Story."

After having featured her music for the last few months, she quickly became a favorite of the team and we hope that our audience will continue to support her music. And without further ado... Risk It All. Enjoy.




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BLAX "Internet Sex"

From The Mad Bloggers and Rock the Dub presented BLAX x LIFE x FILES project released back in February, BLAX (formerly Adebisi) returns with the second official single ahead of the director's cut video for Internet Sex. Produced by 4AR, BLAX explores the intimacy of Internet Sex. Ha! Enjoy. Chea!



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What I'm Watching: Miguel "Arch & Point"

New single and video from Miguel. Judging from the current music he's releasing, his sophomore album should be just as good as the first (which is underrated but I won't get into that today).

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 99

"I'm asking for you to tell a friend because I promise you it makes a difference in not only my life, but in the music." - KL

And the day is finally here ladies and gentlemen. Kirby Lauryen's much anticipated sophomore EP Risk It All is slated for release this afternoon at 1 p.m. EST. Make sure you come check us out this afternoon because I can tell you that it will be 7 tracks worth of treats for everyone who enjoys real music. Lauryen's talent, beauty and authenticity is something that only comes around once a blue moon, so jump on the bandwagon now. It's worth it. Until then, please enjoy her most recent addition to the A Song A Day Series, Day 99.


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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 116

It's Monday. And you know the drill. As always, I hope this ep helps kick off your week. Chea!

01. O-Lay & Diatonic - Sick Day
02. Ab-Soul feat. Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko - Terrorist Threats
03. RAtheMC - Brand New
04. Crooked I - Nikki
05. BLAX - Internet Sex
06. Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz - Mercy
07. L.A. - I'm Alive

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L./\. x TMB Presents: The Lost Riots "I'm Alive (Video)"

Shouts to my sis L./\. for allowing TMB to host her Lost Riots series. It's been one hell of a ride. I remember two years back before two successful projects when I could see the potential. Now with The Presentation and The L.A. Riots: Mental Fatality under her belt, L./\. gears up for her new project produced by FreshNerd, L./\. Lytes. But not without dropping off the visuals for I'm Alive and the I'm Alive remix. The girl is in a prime position to take over. Pay attention because as L./\. would put it, "I'm alive, bitch." Ha!


L./\. - I'm Alive (Official Music Video) from L.A. on Vimeo.
Video directed by S(c)e(n)e Media. Shouts to K Dot Forbes on the co-star role. 

I'm Alive Remix by DJTimDolla



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Kirby Lauryen "That Should Be Me"

As if we haven't been going hard in the paint for Kirby's A Song A Day series over the last few weeks, the next day or so is about to be crazy. Just a heads up, Kirby is about to take over the blog with day 99 today and day 100 alongside her new EP Risk It All tomorrow. When that drops, it's gonna change a lot of things. Quote me. Shouts to hostalmalure.com who had the pleasure of debuting the EP version of That Should Be Me (one of my top 10 favorite Kirby tracks). Things are about to get interesting. So, enjoy the ride with the very talented Kirby Lauryen. Chea!

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Natasha Ramos "My Guy" (In Studio)

Years back I use to spend a lot of time in recording studios with folks during sessions. I always enjoyed the energy and the creativity inside those four walls, resonating from the recording booth and banging out of the speakers. Natasha Ramos takes me back to that time with her session/interview for My Guy. Calvarado Productions in Association with Jungle Theory and Infinity Red Films takes you in the studio with the Connecticut singer/songwriter as she talks about the track and discusses her upcoming acoustic project. I love acoustic work and can't wait to hear what Natasha cooks up. In the meantime, enjoy the video. Chea!

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