What I'm Watching: Talib Kweli - "What's Real" ft. Res

The BKMC is back along with Res for a video off his latest album, "Gravitas". One of my favorite emcees to do it, he's droppin' lots of knowledge once again on this joint here. And if you got any questions on what's real, he's here to show you.



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What I'm Watching: Willie WAZE - "Interlude" (Prod. By Grussle)

Latest visuals from the homie WAZE giving you a preview of what "Da Lexicon of a NOVA Soulja" is gonna be like. Can't wait because I know what he's capable of in this Hip-Hop music game. Peep the visuals.



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Shad & DJ T.LO - "Always Winnin'"

New joint by the dope Canadian emcee Shad with DJ T.LO. He never ceases to amaze me on the mic. Check it.



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Statik Selektah - "The Imperial" feat. Action Bronson, Royce Da 5'9, & Black Thought

Yooooooo! The thug goosebumps this track is giving me..... This is super fire. Statik Selektah, the Phil Jackson on this team of lyrical monsters with Bronson, Royce, and Thought. Shit ain't even fair. Make sure you get that "What Goes Around" dropping August 19th on Showoff/Duck Down Music.



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TMB Presents: Aretha The Beat Tape

Six months ago with an unused beat from Moteleola this whole journey begin. The beat had been kicking around and then a lightbulb went off above my head and for the last six months I've been piecing this whole thing together. Finally I'm able to give you the incredible Aretha Franklin sample driven beat tape featuring some of my favorite beat makers from the US and UK. Shouts to those talented dudes that helped bring the vision to life. Sit back, hit play and enjoy it. This is Aretha, The Beat Tape. Chea!

01. Intro (The Lady Next Door)
02. No Getting By Without You - Dr Khil
03. A Star For Everyone - Madden Miles
04. Interlude (Singing with Donnie)
05. Got It Right - Starchild
06. Master of Eyes - Dr. Quandary
07. Call Me - Moteleola
08. Listen - maticulous
09. Roc-A-Lot - Ross Munroe
10. Interlude (Sing Again)
11. Angel - Handbook
12. Removed Stitches - HP tha Hybrid

Common - "Speak My Piece"

New Common, produced by No I.D. on this joint off "Nobody's Smiling". It's different but it bumps.



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What I'm Watching: The Internet - "Shadow Dance"

Oh, man. This track is sooooooooo smooth. So, so smooth. I haven't played The Internet's album in a minute. This video is my reminder. Love it.



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Jhené Aiko - "To Love & Die" feat. Cocaine 80s (Prod. by Fisticuffs)

Feeling this new one from Jhené and Cocaine 80s. Fisticuffs did a great job on production as well. This one has replay value for me.



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Kyle Rapps - "Where We Go" (Prod. by Belief)

Just peeped this joint from Kyle Rapps recently and felt the need to throw it up on the blog. Just like wondering where we go, it doesn't fucking matter when I heard this. Haha. Check it.



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Tay Butler and Haz Solo - "Come Home With Me"

This track just zoned me out. Man, can't wait for the next Silkies And House Shoes project.



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Busta Rhymes - "Calm Down" feat. Eminem

Busta and Eminem join forces once again on "Calm Down" produced Scoop Deville. Feels like old school Bus and Em on this track and it fits right with the beat Scoop sampled. Check it.



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What I'm Watching: Dice Raw - "Run"

New joint from Dice Raw (of The Roots) solo LP "Jimmy's Back - The New Jim Crow."



Cop it here: "Jimmy's Back - The New Jim Crow"

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