NEW RELEASE: John Graham "Magic: Blanc et Noir"

I remember when I first met John Graham. The dude hit me via twitter with his music. Usually I ignore the spam like requests but for whatever reason I reached out to John to provide him with feedback in how he approached folks with his music because I enjoyed his music. When offered the same information, some guys respond with a 'go to hell', but he took what I said and built on it. You could tell he was serious about his craft.

That was the beginning of our journey.

John has been featured on the site a gang of times since then. Now he's back with what he's calling his last album, Magic: Blanc et Noir. I had the opportunity to work with John on the project as Art Director/Designer for his album's artwork, which includes a pretty dope digital book with the download. Magic: Blanc et Noir is a solid album, with quality production and just the right amount of feature, as to not drown out John's extraordinary message. The dude is dope, with a lot to say. It's a powerful album. And if you feel a little uncomfortable with the content of a few of the tracks, a dialogue is what John would love to happen. Listen. Think. Enjoy. Chea!


Stream / Download Magic: Blanc et Noir.

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What I'm Watching: @TTxBC "Dopeness"

From their soon to be released album, "Space". Like what you hear? Download it.



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What I'm Watching: Arrested Development "Living"

"Nas said HipHop was DEAD. Arrested Development says HipHop has been buried alive." 


For all my old music heads, if you didn't already know this, I think we should all be very excited to see Arrested Development hitting it hard with the new music. Speech drops MAJOR knowledge in AD's new joint "Living" released this past Spring. The lyricism, the music (REAL MUSIC), the visuals in the video... all ridiculously crazy amazing. This is what Atlanta music used to sound like. Not all this hippity hoppity shiggidy that's on the radio now. So if you've got some time, press play on this one right here, jump up out your seat (unless you're in the car), and rock to it. If you needed the proof, it's right here: Hip Hop ain't dead... Welcome back, Arrested Development. Welcome back.

Enjoy.





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What I'm Watching: Yung Menace "Understatement"

With a familiar Hip-Hop sample as the backdrop, Yung Menance drops off his new video directed by CEOfilms. I dig it. Enjoy. Chea!

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 186

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Interview: Special Sundays x Red Pill & Hir O

Fresh. Fresh. Fresh interview. Check it.

After their performance at the “Show And Prove Showcase” in Brooklyn, as well as they day they dropped their project “A Dream Within A Dream”, Miss Special got to talk to Red Pill and Hir-O. They spoke about how they came together and how they worked together, with Red Pill attributing it to Hir-O being “the next big producer out of Detroit”.

They also spoke about the title being “very very very loosely based on the movie ‘Inception’” and the project stemming from being pissed off at the Michigan hip-hop scene’s veterans and newcomers. They talked about Red Pill’s inspirational lyricism that he considers “emo rap” and the vision behind Hir-O’s “honest” beats, as well as some of the samples used. They also touched on the features on the project, mentors such as Othello, Invincible, 14KT, and upcoming visuals. “Dream Within A Dream” is just the prelude to their full debut “The Kick” coming soon.

Special Sundays Radio Show is live every Sunday from 2-4pm PST on www.SpecialSundays.com

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Suede Jury "Afro-America" feat. Cavalier & Chaz Van Queen

On "Afro-Americana", Suede represents for the young Americans who weave African culture into their daily lives, and also speaks about the obstacles faced as a young Black person in America. 

Peep the third single from Suede Jury's debut Dreamer's Block. Suede is joined by Cavalier and Chaz Van Queen on the self-produced track. Yeah, it's dope! Enjoy. Chea!



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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 185

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What I'm Watching: Cavalier "Watch and Learn"

Knock Steady TV returns with another dope vid from a NYC artist, this time featuring Cavalier. Enjoy. Chea!

Known as the Chief amongst his affiliates, Cavalier met us up in Brooklyn to prove his unique style of unrivaled "masterful wordplay and vocal delivery." Tune in to experience his rare syncopated performance.

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Bitches Is Crazy "Look Like Jesus"

Since the birth of Blue Ivy Carter, I like to call these BIC dudes by their full name, Bitches Is Crazy. Just so there's no confusion. Ha! Yesterday they hit me via twitter with their newest cut, Look Like Jesus. I'm definitely feeling this joint. These guys continue to grow with their sound. And I respect that. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!



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Jinesis "Each Day, We Shine" feat. Lex Sandler

"The beat is a representation of an individual catching a moment of shine during a specific time of day. It could be any day of the week. When that moment is upon you, take advantage by being free and expressing yourself to the world." -Jinesis

Jinesis gave me a sneak peek of his new project a week ago. Impressive. Each Day, We Shine featuring Lex Sandler is one of the standout instrumentals from his The Sun Shines Through EP. It's just something about the vibe that Jin puts together that I can't help but enjoy. I'm sure you'll feel the same way. Hit play and enjoy the music. Chea!



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TMB Presents: BLAX "Travellin' Man's Blues"

With a video on the way, BLAX releases Travellin' Man's Blues from his BLAX x LIFE x FILES project. Another solid cut from the Midwest homie. Look for more music soon, in the meantime, enjoy the LazyGenius produced cut. Chea!



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