"You don't become international by staying local ..." Interview w/Melanie Fiona (via DJ Hyphen)

via DJ Hyphen ...
The lovely Melanie Fiona dropped by Sunday Night Sound Session on KUBE 93 in Seattle to talk with DJ Hyphen on 4-4-09. They discussed her Canadian/West Indian background, crossing over to America's music industry by signing with Steve Rifkind's SRC label, touring with Kanye West, why the songs on her upcoming "The Bridge" album are universal to us all, and much more.

Melanie Fiona on KUBE 93's Sound Session from DJ Hyphen on Vimeo.

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Road to Release Day: Eternia & MoSS: "AT LAST" Episode 5

In Episode #5, Eternia addresses the growing requests for music in "Where's the Leak?" & reveals how Marco Polo & Torae are directly linked to the creation of her album with MoSS, "AT LAST". Torae & Eternia reminisce about the only time they performed their collab track together (“Nowhere No More” produced by 9th Wonder, from “Where I’m At – The Setup”). Marco & DJ JS1 speak on why timeless music is worth the wait and surprise throwback footage from 2002 is thrown in the mix

Over the next 6 months, eternia will release steady video and audio leaks leading up to the release of eternia & MoSS's debut album, "AT LAST". Follow them as they shop for a record deal, promote the album, and countdown to the release date ... stay tuned!




BONUS Flashback Audio: Eternia Ft. Torae & Ms. Davis - Nowhere No More (Prod. By 9th Wonder)



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Mariah Carey Dressed as Eminem?

I'm sure you already heard this track from Mariah Carey produced by The Dream (who I can care less about) and Tricky Stewart called "Obessed". I heard it but a couple times. This track too is something I can care less about. The only reason I'm posting this is because I found pictures of what she's going to look like in the video. Now I'm really curious to see it. Her Obsessed photo is sexy as all hell but her dressed up as Eminem just looks like it's gonna be hilarious. Hahaha. Check out the song and the pics. Tell us what you think about it?












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What I'm Listening To...Lost Boyz - Beasts From The East ft. A+, Redman & Canibus

I can't believe I almost forgot about this song. So dope. I had to play it at least 4 times in a row. Took me back to when I heard A+. Also to when Canibus was a freakin' beast. Damn Wyclef, why? Haha. One of my all time favorite Redman always goes in so I wasn't worried about that. But damn, this track is serious. Check it out. Reminisce.




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Check It ... Magestik Legend

I've been following Magestik Legend for a little bit now. Dude is pretty dope. He recently sent over a newer track, Say Hey, featuring Genevieve and produced by Snowman Jack from the Exchange Bureau Music Compilation, Assorted Good vol 1. It's dope. Check it.

Check It ... blctxt

Check out blctxt, an emcee out of Atlanta. Dude is pretty dope. He hit me up on the email and I felt the need to share. Check it.

Drop Tears


The Special


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What I'm Listening to Right Now ... "I Heard You Had a Voice Like an Angel"

"...Fools wanna make stars, instead of music that's smart and special, because art at a level that's real can be harder to peddle ..."

Stop saying quality music doesn't exist when there are artist like the Canadian emcee Shad out there. There are so many others out there like him too. Radio will never give you this type of quality. You have to look elsewhere. I grabbed his The Old Prince cd on Tuesday, a re-release for the U.S.. I suggest you do the same!




Check out more from Shad:
The Old Prince Comes to the US
Shad "Rock to It"
The Old Prince Hits the States
What I'm Watching Right Now ... Shad
A Second Listen ... Shad

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Michael Jackson Rehearses with Dancers

Michael Jackson appears healthy in video clip of rehearsal at Staples Center on June 23. What an incredible clip.

What I'm Watching...Drake - Best I Ever Had

Holy woooooow. Thanks illroots.com for the vid. Thanks Kanye for directing. Thanks whoever for the casting. Thanks to the basketball players. Yes. Thanks. Everyone's gonna have this on their site, I figure why not. Video's too good not to, although the lyrics do not match the video's direction whatsoever. Oh well. That's Kanye for you. Haha. Guess he knows how to increase publicity and gain fans while possibly losing other. Check it out.



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What I'm Listening To...Daniel Merriweather ft Wale

I heard and saw this video in a Journey's store in the mall over the weekend. "Change" is off his album Love & War out now in the UK is no newcomer to music. He's worked with Mark Ronson in the past and has again teamed up with him to help him create this album. This single has a nice vibe to it. Daniel Merriweather does a good job singing on the track as Wale puts it down lyrically. Simple as that. Check it out...



Daniel Merriweather feat . Wale 'Change'


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Road to Release Day: Eternia & MoSS: "AT LAST" Episode 4

Episode #4 features Eternia receiving an Encore @ the legendary Lyricist Lounge show in NYC, while performing unreleased tracks from the new album “AT LAST” for the first time. Jeru the Damaja hosts the event and speaks on Eternia’s skills, and Eternia leaves a fan from NJ at a loss for words. Over the next 6 months, Eternia will release steady video & audio leaks leading up to the release of Eternia & MoSS's debut album, "AT LAST". Follow them as they shop for a record deal, promote the album, and countdown to the release date. And you just never know what special guests may pop up... stay tuned!



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Music Monday - Anthony Hamilton "Her Heart"

I think Anthony Hamilton is one of the most underrated singers out. I dig dude and some folks seem to forget that he has a lot of great music out there. I pretty much own every Anthony Hamilton release, including some of his live music. I decided to slow it down just a bit with this Music Monday. I like the chill vibe that Her Heart provides and had to throw it out there. Happy Monday and enjoy!