What I'm Watching: Torae - "Steady Mobbin' (Produced by 9th Wonder)"

Torae's a beast. What more do I need to say?! Even though this is off his 2012 project "Off The Record EP", I'm posting this video as a friendly reminder of how dope that record is.



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What I'm Watching: 5:AM - "Let Up"

This joint directed by Edwin Escobar is clever. Track is produced by Willis which seems to go hand in hand with the direction of the video but 5:AM is the guy that seems to bring it all together with the flows. This track bangs. I dig it.



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What I'm Watching: dUECE bUG - "Only Human" ft Cappadonna, White Cheddar, and Chuck Nickels

Duece Bug enlist the assistance of Wu-Tang's Cappadonna as well as his Full Blast brethren White Cheddar and Chuck Nickels with some grimy production by Cymatics with cuts by Ice Grill. Peep the video.



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Talib Kweli - "5am In Brooklyn", "Rocket Ships" feat. Busta Rhymes (Prod. by RZA), and "Fine China"

"Y'all niggas soft, B. Y'all niggas soft, B. You spoiled. Used to be you had to go look for your Hip-Hop. Now you're served it on a silver fucking platter." Talib definitely sounds like a man that needed to get shit off his chest. One of my favorite emcees. I can NOT wait for this new album that's out in days. May 7th!



"Rocket Ships" feat. Busta Rhymes (Prod. by RZA) off of 'Prisoner of Conscious'.


"Fine China track is so ill I decided to throw a verse on it." - Talib


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Event: Mic On Deck Presents: Unified Hip Hop ft Live Producer Showcase by Brainstorm, Jordan Meyer & Tracks (Plus more!)

Another good show coming to you from the good folks over at Mic On Deck. Peep the info. See y'all there.

Peace Everyone, we'd like to invite you & yours to Mic On Deck Presents: Unified Hip Hop ft Live Producer Showcase by Brainstorm, Jordan Meyer & Tracks on Friday, May 10th @ Sully's Pub Hartford CT!! Here's some info on whats going on. Blessings. Hope to see you there!

-Featured Live Producer Showcase by Brainstorm, Jordan Meyer & Tracks.
-Performances by Big Mach, Autobotz, Unified Blocks, Muggsy, Splat 860, Versatile & J-Dot.
-Hosted by Zee Santiago w/ DJ Stealth on the breaks.
-Open BBoy/BGirl Cypher ft United Outkast (UOK).
-Live Graffiti Art & Bodypainting ft Harmal Cuevas.
-Human Beatbox Open Mic Cypher ft DJ Zulu King Ruckus.
-Specs Crew in the building taking professional pictures.
-Some of our local family vendors.
-BBQ Grill, $2 hot dogs & hamburgers will be available.

21+ w/ ID. No dress code.

$5 at door with proceeds going towards our new League of Xtraordinary Youth (L.X.Y.) Community Center in Hartford, CT.

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What I'm Watching: Viva La Vam - "Mike & Ike's"

New visuals from Viva La Vam off their new project that has some familiar production with some unfamiliar flows. Sounds like good stuff.

Check out this new collection of music interpreted by Viva La Vam and DJ Pest. The Best way to describe this music is "Hip Hop Is Back" in a Jazz, Funk, and Rap kind of way. Follow @WeAreVivaLaVam, @HipHopViva, @djpest

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Wally Left - "Came of Age (Happy 18th)"

Wally Left speaks like an adult matured on this track produced by andrewwilson. Refreshing to hear from a cat his age. Check it.

Wally Left is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. Known for his youthful energy, nonchalant style, and a flow that bounces over beats like a pinball, he has dropped one project thus far: the LCGT$ EP, a project where he rapped over beats from Chuck Inglish beat tapes. Part of the teenage rap crew No State Backgammon Gang, Wally is in the midst of working on several different projects, looking to release more material in the Fall of 2013.

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 146

Back.

01. Chance The Rapper feat. Childish Gambino - Favorite Song
02. Greg Grease - Black King Cole
03. Talib Kweli feat. Busta Rhymes - Rocket Ships
04. L.atasha A.lcindor feat. Dayne Jordan - Red Light, Green Light
05. Signif - War & Peace
06. Big K.R.I.T. - Talkin 'bout Nothing
07. J. Cole - Kenny Lofton



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What I'm Watching: "Alone Together (acoustic)" x Daley

Daley gives me life. It never fails. These cats that come out of the UK continue to impress me. I saw the same thing happening with the Berklee School phenomenon. Virtually anyone out of these two places are amaze-balls. I remember when I was first put on to Daley, and suffice it to say I can't wait until he drops a full length project. If you ever had any doubts about his talent, keep calm and listen on. Check out his acoustic version of "Alone Together" from ThisIsRnB TV below.



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Jinesis & TMB - Otisis the EP: A​-​Side

Featuring a gang of talented emcees and Jinesis on the boards equipped with Otis Redding samples, TMB is proud to link up with the NYC based producer again for Otisis the EP: A-Side. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!





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e.d.g.e. "8100"

The homie e.d.g.e. is releasing an EP with producer CientifiQ in late April, Black Suitcase EP. In the meantime peep 8100.



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What I'm Watching: Greg Grease "C.R.E.A.M Dreams"

Greg Grease is that dude. His project Cornbread, Pearl & G is still in heavy rotation. Peep the visuals for one of my favorite cuts. And look out for Greg's release of his vinyl debut of his Black King Cole EP via Sound Verite Records. Chea!

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