Sunday, October 31, 2010

EVENT: All Or Nothin Showcase (Nov. 2, NYC)


EVENT: All or Nothin Showcase at the Bowery Poetry Club in NYC, presented by Barrel House and Building The Basement. The showcase will feature Dremur, Scienze, Nora Symphony, Hi Jynx, Ashaya, Domo Briggs, K. Forbes, L.A., Dante and Rich P.

10-2am, $10 entry.

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Magestik Legend "SCREAM" (Fan-made Video) + Contest


“Screamatthetopofmylungsuntilyoufuckinghearme!”

I caught this in the email from the Magestik Legend team. Check it.
This JUST IN...time for Halloween!!

Magestik Legend honors "Fan-made Video" for leaked song "SCREAM" from his upcoming "The Great Escape" LP and announces "The Great Escape Motion Picture Contest".

ML says: "I received a random email from a fan and supporter who apparently got his hands on my song SCREAM from "The Great Escape" promo Cds my Team mailed out a week or so ago. I didn't trip. Its actually pretty dope and perfect for Halloween. Shouts to Dwight! Whutupdoe..."

Check the Fan-made Video and Exclusive Mp3 for SCREAM produced by Astronote + Magestik Legend. Also check out the details for the "Great Escape Motion Picture Contest" (which includes over $300 in prizes) at the Newly Launched www.MagestikLegend.com.


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Saturday, October 30, 2010

What I'm Watching ... A Day in... L.A. feat @UCanCallMeLA


A Day in... L.A. from slick jackson on Vimeo.

It was this track off of The Phone Tap(e) mixtape that had me reaching out to ScienZe to find out who it was featured on the track. I later found out her name was L.A.. This was my first encounter with her sound and I've been checking for her ever since. She's dope. She's got a project on the way, The Presentation, but in the meantime enjoy A Day in... L.A, shot by Slick Jackson.

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Why I’m Running For City Council By @Rhymefest




All politics is local and if we are to improve our social and economic ills, we have to return to the “village” concept.


Rhymefest seems deeply committed to running for Alderman in Chicago and being a part of creating change, opportunity and solutions. I salute him and his efforts. Check out his words on why he's running, after the jump.

Friday, October 29, 2010

INTERVIEW: @VelvSomersault x @TheRealEternia at Southpaw


Interview w/ Eternia @ Southpaw from Velv Somersault on Vimeo.

If you've been following the blog long enough, you already know I think Eternia is dope. I've also been a long time follower of Velv Somersault on twitter. The two got together at Southpaw for a fresh interview. Enjoy.
Check out this interview with Eternia as we talked about her influences, recent album, writing & what she’ll be working on next. This was the first night of Joell Ortiz's YAOWA Mixtape Tour and also my first time seeing her perform and she ripped the mic and the stage apart. Eternia is an amazing live performer, something like L. Boogie, seriously. She has a LIVE set, a lot of energy and the woman is hip hop as hell. She performed some tracks from her new album, At Last with MoSS, released on Fat Beats Records over the summer. Her sister, Jessica Kaya which is featured on the project performed with Eternia and also did an awesome cover for J. Cole & Miguel’s “All I Want Is You”. Eternia performed “Foul Child” and the crowd went crazy, she was definitely a crowd favorite for the night. Make sure you check out her album!!!
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What I'm Watching ... Rob Roy “Carmencita”


Rob Roy is dope as shit. His King Warrior Magician Lover project is one of my favorite albums in the last year. The dude is incredibly talented and his sound is fresh. Check out the visuals for "Carmencita" which much like his "Fur In My Cap" vid, are outside the box. If you haven't heard of Rob Roy before, it's time you get familiar. Enjoy.



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Check It ... Kitchen Khemistry "Starving Artist" x "Off Limits"


It's definitely a new sound from the good folks over at Uncommon records. Dope nonetheless. Check two fresh cuts from the upcoming Kitchen Khemistry release on Uncommon records, due to drop November 2. You're welcome.
Kitchen Khemistry is a voluntary, rogue, outer body experience.  What KK does is find hidden lights in the universe and translates these light waves into sound. Therefore, Kitchen Khemistry is a translator of light waves. What you hear is what you don't see!

What does that sound like? It sounds like a 2010 underground rap version of "Planet Rock". It sounds like nothing else that Uncommon Records has ever released. You may actually end up dancing to "Transit" as well as head nodding to it.

This is the shuttle, the subway, the life. This is space, this is street, this is real.

  Off Limits - Kitchen Khemistry by UncommonRecords


  Starving Artist - Kitchen Khemistry by UncommonRecords

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Friday's Five Random Questions with @TiyePhoenix


Tiye Phoenix is a dope emcee, who just happens to be a woman. A strong woman. I won't front and say that I've been following Tiye throughout the span of her career but since discovering her sound last year, I've been a fan of what she does. She's been featured on the blog a gang of times, with the likes of Eternia, Little Brother and on a few episodes of both The Mad Bloggers Show and Hip-Hop Breakfast. Her music, it's dope.

Until September, Tiye flew under the radar of a lot of folks, until her comments on Nicki Minaj on the the BET Documentary, My Mic Sounds Nice. I agreed with her words. Every word. Tiye doesn't hold her tongue. You'll see that below in the answers to her questions. With that said, Tiye decided to take the challenge this week. Check out how she answered five random questions, after the jump.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

What I'm Watching ... RoQ'y / TyRaiD "Woosah"



I chopped it up with this dude on Skyy Hook Radio last night. Good peoples. He didn't know I was a blogger and I didn't know he was an artist until we were off air. Funny how things work out sometimes. Anyway, I caught this video from him earlier. Fresh. Calm your nerves and woosah. Check it out and enjoy.

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Download ... MED "Bang Ya Head III" (Mixtape)


With a gang of fresh production and features, this joint from Cali's own MED is dope. Yes, it's just one long mp3 but it's kinda dope because it reminds me of the days of mixtapes, on tape. Enjoy.

1) Intro - prod by JRocc
2) Advice - LMD prod by Madlib
3)Misunderstood - MED prod by Madlib
4) Candlelight - MED feat/prod by Georgia Anne Muldrow
4) 50,000 Watts - MED prod by Soul Professa
5) Salute - J Rocc/MED feat WildChild & Baby Boogalu
6) Fall Back - Fred feat Med/Pok prod by FRED
7) R.E.M - Epsilon Project Feat MED prod by Oddisee
8 ) West Iz Back - MED prod by Khalil
9) Saga Cont. - Babu feat MED prod by Babu
10) O.U.T - Matt feat MED prod by Matt
11) Listen - Descry feat MED prod by Descry
12) Outro Prod by JRocc feat Daru Jones on the drums

Mixed By Dj Romes, Artwork by Plann B

Bang Ya Head III by MED

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What I'm Watching ... e.d.g.e. "New Decade"


Edge - New Decade from Birch Concepts on Vimeo.

Fresh vid from the homie e.d.g.e.

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Check It ... Homeboy Sandman (Prod. by Jinesis) "MAESTRO-MADNESS" (Artwork)


Homeboy Sandman is on the track. Fresh Daily does the artwork. Jinesis sends the email. But no one is gonna send me the track? Oh, it's not out yet. I see what they did here. Haha. Track dropping soon. Wait for it.

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EVENT: Beats & Lumpia, Tonight (Sacramento)


If you're looking for something fresh tonight in Sacramento, Beats & Lumpia has you covered. Kicking off at 5pm, it looks like an exciting night full of Hip-Hop and culture.

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Take Three: Nas "It Was Written"

"There's one life, one love, so there could only be one king."
There are some things I find hilarious day by day. Take into account this fact: people were actually disappointed with this album. Granted, most of us hip-hop heads were spoiled by mad releases the year Nas came out with his sophomore album, It Was Written (Reasonable Doubt, ATLiens, Stakes Is High, Hell on Earth, Illadelph Halflife, I could go on and on...). But long gone was the raw and brash production on Illmatic, and its lyrical focus traded in well written street tales for more mafioso styled themes. Whether or not that was a good or bad thing depended upon how Biggie and Junior M.A.F.I.A. affected your listening habits. For those who listened closely though, the detail was never lost, nor was its knack for storytelling. Sure, we all hate the fact that Trackmasters and Dr. Dre (many people I know were still confused about Dr. Dre and Nas together, and were expecting WAAAAAYYY too much) gave a little bit more polished efforts on the production side, and many questioned Steve Stoute's involvement with Nas, which would later rear its ugly head shortly after Puff had issues with some controversial footage in "Hate Me Now" off the I Am... album. But regardless, this was still a stellar sophomore effort by all accounts, and a hell of a lot better than sophomore releases after it.
So after all that spiel, another installment of Take Three is taking place. Take Three is an attempt to choose 3 cuts to give to a listener who may not either be familiar with the work of an artist, or the specific releases of an artists. Without further dudes (Peter Griffin, can you dig it?) let's get this thing underway.

1. I Gave You Power
Seems like everytime I hear about Nas, or about the best Nas cuts ever recorded, there's always a few that seem to grab my attention (I heard someone once include "You Owe Me" in their top 10 Nas cuts ever, weird). I continue to be surprised by the omission of "I Gave You Power," because it was everything that rested in Illmatic brought back for one tune. One of the lone DJ Premier productions that made the album, Premier draws in stark piano notes, and hard-hitting drums, while Nas personifies himself as a gun and his travails as this weapon. It's rich in its depictions and detail, has a stellar yet fucked up ending (jamming in his owner's hand, and being elated about having control, until another owner picks him up), and all the while, Nas weaves this tale intricately about his owner's rise to fame, and the macabre mentions of his own melodramatic treatment recieved as the gun. If there's some reason this tune isn't in your "Best Nas Cuts Ever" list, well then, that needs to change.

2. The Message
You might remember hearing a piece of this tune in the video for "If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)" and being like "where the hell can I hear all of this?" Granted, upon first listen, its a trickster of a tune; a lot of people upon release of the record didn't think it was the strongest introduction to It Was Written, but once they saw the video for "If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)," folks that hearlded Nas in the Illmatic days thought he was going off. Hilarious how this song works, and the trick that was played. We were listening to the introduction to It Was Written that whole time and didn't even notice the correlation. Regardless though, this is still a strong introduction, not only for the shot it took at Notorious B.I.G., but once again, Nas's battle stance is unfazed, and every word is delivered as clearly and bravely as it could be.

3. If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)
This song probably got the most mixed reaction in the world when it was chosen as the single for It Was Written. Sure, Lauryn's on the hook, how come not a verse? What's with Nas and this positivity shit? In the grand scheme it was a smart choice, and very well written song, still is much better than "I Can", right? Digressions aside, using Whodini's "Friends" as a backdrop to think about the ways of the world and what would change if Nas ruled it makes for a great song. And damn it, if Lauryn's voice on the hook and breakdown isn't heavenly, there's something wrong with your ears.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

What I'm Watching ... Chuuwee "Post Mortem"



First off, Sacramento emcee Chuuwee is dope. Secondly, I'm a huge fan of one shot videos. This joint is dope in a simple way. Enjoy "Post Mortem", produced by ThugPoet and shot by Brian Ines. Both the vid and track are fresh.

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Myk Dyaleks on ... Being Dumb


Dyaleks on Being Dumb from Myk Dyaleks on Vimeo.

Myk Dyaleks Make’em Yell(ow) coming November 1st. Get ready.

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What I'm Watching ... J-Live "The Way That I Rhyme"


J-Live f/ Boog Brown "The Way That I Rhyme" VIDEO from J-LIVE on Vimeo.

Check out the official video to J-Live's "The Way That I Rhyme" featuring Boog Brown. The visuals are fresh. Directed by J-Live, shot by Anthony Alston & J-Live and edited by Eljay Williams. Enjoy.

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What I'm Watching ... The Noisettes (Live)



I caught this from my brother on FB. Sure the vid is over a year old but damn, tell me you aren't vibing to the London-based indie rock band Noisettes right now. Be honest. Enjoy. Oh, and you're welcome.

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What EMS Is Watching ... @DNeter - "Home" at @SambucaAtlanta


Another outstanding and incredible performer from the Atlanta's Next Best competition at Sambuca Jazz Café is D'Neter and let me just say... sometimes I don't even know WHAT to say about her. The whole time I watched her perform, she was great, but when she started singing not only one of my favorite but one of the hardest songs to sing, I could not contain my excitement. Originally sung by Stephanie Mills in the broad way production of The Wiz, and later sung by Diana Ross in the 1978 film, "Home" is one of the most notable and recognizable songs in the black community.

D'Neter created this air of anticipation with every note she sang. If you were there, you know exactly what I'm talking about. The only thing I can give you is a YouTube recording of her performance, and while this video still gives me chills, it doesn't do justice on the effect she had on everyone in that room. She literally took my breath away, so don't be surprised if you fall out of your chair!

To keep up with everything else D'Neter will be accomplishing in the near future, follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/DNeter and her website www.dnetermusic.com.



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What EMS Is Watching ... Mark Gungor - Tale of Two Brains




So, my mom actually showed this to me one day last week. HILARIOUS. If you've even had the slightest interaction with the opposite sex, you'll completely understand this video. I personally wish I had a "Nothing" box. As a matter of fact, I'm going to go get some cardboard and make one.

A little humor for your Tuesday afternoon. Enjoy.


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Throwback Sessions w/ EMS ... Chico DeBarge - "Iggin' Me"



Speaking of Chico DeBarge, WHERE IS THIS MAN?! Oh how I wish... a new album needs to be in his future. Sir DeBarge, make that happen. Thanks, EMS

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What EMS Is Listening To ... @StephaniParker


I remember when I was first introduced to the sounds of Stephani Parker. It had been a long day and family dragged me out to Sambuca Jazz Café to check out this music competition Atlanta's Next Best. Suffice it to say, I'm glad I went. I was able to see some great performances, one in particular being Stephani Parker. I tried to find the YouTube clip of her singing this jazz piece by Etta James, BUT I couldn't find it. It was my favorite performance she did. A lot of times, you get these cookie cutter artists who sound GREAT on a record, but they can't sing live to save their life. Thank God, Stephani is not one of them. She has great vocals and a very nice stage presence. I thoroughly enjoyed her performances and her debut album is dope.

Over at Reverb Nation you can catch snippets of songs on her album. You can also keep up with Ms. SPark at Myspace Music and Twitter.

Check out the snippets from Stephani Parker's Feels So Good right here:




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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 30


Episode 30 muddasuckas! Enjoy.

01. 10 Seconds - Jazmine Sullivan
02. Bright Lights, Bigger - Cee-Lo Green
03. Oh, F**k My Bran - Rob Roy
04. In For the Kill - STS
05. Kan uvv Wrrms - Keno (produced by Rufio)
06. The Show Goes On - Lupe Fiasco
07. Black & Yellow - Wiz Khalifa



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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

What I'm Watching ...@UCanCallMeLA "My 1st Love"



The girl is a beast. She's got a project on the way, The Presentation, which  judging from a few leaks is definitely gonna be dope. Look out for L.A.. Enjoy the vid.

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What I'm Watching ... Kanye West - "Runaway" (Full-length Film)



I'm sure most of you have already seen this. I caught it early yesterday and figured there still might be a few out there that missed it. This video is pretty dope. I love where he took this creatively. Not your regular Hip-Hop video. Hope cats are taking notes. Don't be scared, be original.





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Check It ... Red Cafe - "I Luv featuring Talib Kweli"




Red Cafe ft Talib Kweli - I Luv


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Check It ... Joe Budden - Remember The Titans ft. Fabolous, Lloyd Banks and Royce Da 5'9" (Official J. Cardim Approved Mix)

Yet another one from Joe Budden and J. Cardim with features from Fabolous, Lloyd Banks and Slaughterhouse group member Royce Da 5'9".

HERE IS THE OFFICIAL J. CARDIM-APPROVED MIX OF JOE BUDDEN'S MOOD MUZIK 4 POSSE CUT. DUE TO SOME TIME CONSTRAINTS WE DIDN'T HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPROVE THE MIXES OF THE J. CARDIM-PRODUCED TRACKS ON MOOD MUZIK 4, THIS ONE IN PARTICULAR IS A TRACK WE WANTED TO MAKE SURE WAS AVAILABLE AS IT WAS INTENDED TO SOUND. WE HAVE ALSO INCLUDED THE INSTRUMENTAL, GOOD RAPPERS ONLY PLEASE HAHA, SERIOUSLY THOUGH. NEXT WEEK WE WILL BE RELEASING THE CARDIM COLLECTION INSTRUMENTALS, 14 BEATS FROM THE JOE BUDDEN/J. CARDIM COLLABORATIONS!

Remember the Titans (F Fabolous, Lloyd Banks and Royce Da 5'9 ) (official mix)


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Check It ... Celph Titled & Buckwild "Miss Those Days"

New joint from two cats that's been putting it down for Hip-Hop for a while. This has that 90's nostalgic sound to it that they were definitely aiming for.

Nineteen Ninety Now is finally here and a hip-hop renaissance is about to begin! The art form is brought full-circle through this groundbreaking collaboration between underground giant Celph Titled and production legend Buckwild (D.I.T.C.)!

Showing that the lessons from the past can be combined with the innovations of the present, these two heavyweight artists have joined forces to create a neo-classic. By having uninhibited access to Buckwild’s original mid-90’s production, Celph Titled was able to select and record to over 16 unreleased D.I.T.C. bangers; bringing his charismatic flow and lyrical prowess to each one.

Guest appearances from D.I.T.C. (A.G., O.C., Diamond D), Treach (of Naughty by Nature), Vinnie Paz (of Jedi Mind Tricks), Brand Nubian (Grand Puba, Sadat X), R.A. The Rugged Man, Chino XL, Demigodz (Apathy, Ryu, Esoteric), F.T. (of Street Smartz) and more.

Celph Titled & Buckwild's "Nineteen Ninety Now" Is available today at Amazon.com, celphtitled.com and all digital retailers.


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Check It ... Status Reign - "American Queen"


Really interesting track by Status Reign. Check it.
The song was produced by Ganzobean who is also the producer for Sab The Artist from Rhymesayers. "American Queen" is an intense and personal look into the need to be beautiful. "Brutally Honest" on April 5th 2011

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Check It ... Hendrix Law (@hendrixlaw) and The Mecca Of Rhymes (@mecca336gnc) - "Matalo" (Produced by 2ManArmy)


Here's something different from Hendrix Law. Got this joint in our email. Tell us what you think.
Check out FSM's Hendrix Law and The Mecca Of Rhymes newest collabed track, "Matalo" produced by FSM’s own 2ManArmy!! The word “Matalo” comes from the Spanish word “matar” which means to “literally kill it” which is exactly what they did on this track.

Hendrix Law and The Mecca Of Rhymes - Matalo (Produced by 2ManArmy)

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Check It ... John Public - "Jack & Ginger Ale" (Produced by 6th Sense)


John Public, an emcee and journalist from Jersey City, NJ, brings you his first leak from his upcoming project. I'm digging it. Check it out.



The upcoming album, "Re-Gifted: Thrift Shop Experience," is set to drop for free download on December 7th (it will be up for sale on iTunes, etc at the top of the year). The album features Grammy-winning singers Maya Azucena (United Nations cultural ambassador) and The Jubilation Gospel Choir (Ray Charles, Queen Latifah), as well as production from 6th Sense, M-Phazes, Oddisee, DJay Cas (Jeezy, Nipsey Hustle, Ice Cube) and Terminill (Mistah Fab, Playboy Tre, Illmaculate). The album will include a lot of live instrumentation, as well as collaborations with singer/song-writer types like Rhode Island's Mike Maven and Hoboken, NJ main-stay Rob Nicholas.

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Check It ... Cee-Lo Green "Bright Lights Bigger City"


The Lady Killer is going to be one word, dope. November 6th. You're welcome.

  Cee-Lo Green - Bright Lights Bigger City by Hypetrak

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Check It ... Wiz Khalifa - Black and Yellow (Man Mantis Remix)


Check out the remix to the popular "Black and Yellow" track from Wiz Khalifa. The homie Man Mantis, a pretty damn talented producer, does his thing. What do you think? Hit up the comment section with your thoughts.

Wiz Khalifa - Black and Yellow (Man Mantis Remix) by manmantis

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Myk Dyaleks ... On School


Dyaleks on School from Myk Dyaleks on Vimeo.

Myk Dyaleks Make’em Yell(ow) coming November 1st. Get ready.

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DJ Absolut stops by Shade 45



Caught this in the email.
Last Thursday I was with DJ Absolut as he stopped by Shade 45's Statik Selektah Show Off show to premier his latest record featuring Havoc, Joell Ortiz, Cassidy & Sheek Louch. 6-8 bars into the record Havoc calls and talks about the record and future plans for when Prodigy is released from prison. Shortly after they received another phone call, this time from Brooklyn emcee Joell Ortiz! Who took time away from his tour to discuss the record and his latest project, which is set for a Nov 9th release.
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What I'm Watching ... Soul Khan "Fahrenheit"


Fahrenheit (Soul Khan) from Nicolas Heller on Vimeo.

Check the vid from Soul Khan for his track "Fahrenheit." The video was directed and edited by Nicolas Heller and Houston Yang. It's fresh. Soul Khan will be in the building November 17 for the Independent's Day Showcase at Southpaw in Brooklyn. Enjoy the vid and come through on November 17.

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JC Poppe Releases Singles from Shadowlands and Tea Party


JC Poppe is back.

His last project, Sleep Therapy, was dope but I think his new work is a different JC Poppe. Perhaps a more focused and determined JC Poppe. He's set to release two new projects in December. Tea Party is a project that he's been talking about for a while. It will be in a sense, your traditional Hip-Hop album.

He's also releasing Shadowland. It's his cuts from Shadowland that really dig deep into a personal side of JC Poppe, which included many highs and lows from the last few years. His Shadowland material is raw. It's real. It's heartfelt. I think Shadowland will be a project that will make you respect JC Poppe and his talent. It's dope that he's releasing both of these projects around the same time. Check out a sampler from both projects below. It's kind of a reintroduction.

JC Poppe, is back.



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Check It ... Mark Milly "Come Back" feat. naturalbrown


Fresh cut from the homie Mark Milly! This is his first official recording since July. His next solo project, F**k Mark Milly, Again is on the way. naturalbrown is on the hook with some additional vocals from Erykah Badu. Like I said, fresh. Enjoy this jawn, with more new music on the way soon. Chea!



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Interview: @DJHyphen interviews @ShadKMusic in Seattle


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

It was DJ Hyphen out in Seattle that put me on to Shad. I've been a fan since. Check out the interview after his show out in Seattle. Enjoy.

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Donell Jones Performs In Charlotte



The homie Mack over at www.sound-savvy.com linked me to the live performance from Donell Jones when he was in Charlotte. Enjoy.

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Download ... g.r.a.m.z. "The Recycling Bin"


New mixtape from g.r.a.m.z. Enjoy.

Download: The Recycling Bin


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Monday, October 25, 2010

What I'm Watching ... DJ Muggs vs Ill Bill - "Millenniums of Murder"

Check the vid. Pretty dope.
DJ MUGGS vs ILL BILL - "Millenniums of Murder" Official Video - 4th & Final Episode in the 4-part "Kill Devil Hills" animated series.


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What I'm Watching ... 14KT "The Inside featuring Tiffany Paige"

I caught this in the email. Check it out.
Happy Golden October ya'll! First of all, I appreciate everyone who has been supporting the artists of A-Side Worldwide and myself since day one! With October being my birthday month/anniversary month of my debut album, I wanted to give ya'll a gift!

I want to share with you my first ever video of "The Inside" off the album, "The Golden Hour."
I wanted to do a video for "The Inside," because everyone I speak to, that's like their favorite song off the project and to me it’s like the summary song of the whole album. The video is simple, displaying me kind of becoming the instruments/vocals that you hear in the song and giving ya'll a look of how I actually look when I'm in a room by myself creating music. If you thought patting your belly and rubbing your head at the same time was hard, try this video. Haha! Enjoy ya'll!



The Golden Hour Double Vinyl LP Available Here:
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Nowalataz is Now Available on iTunes:
itunes.apple.com/us/album/nowalataz/id391251689

14KT will be competing in the Red Bull Big Tune 2010 Finals in Chicago on November 18. New album coming in 2011.
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Check It ... Clearing Out the Inbox

Got a few tracks I wanted to share with y'all as I was going through the emails. Check it out...


A few tracks off of Joe Budden's upcoming Mood Muzik 4.

Joe Budden - No Idea (Produced by J. Cardim)

Joe Budden - Come Along (Produced by J. Cardim)

Joe Budden - Follow Your Lead (Featuring Joell Ortiz) (Produced by J. Cardim)






Alex Stein is a member of the group The Plexiglass Fountain with Tokyo Cigar, who's producing Alex's upcoming solo album 'When Inspiration Hits'. The 1st single is called "Sit Back and Laugh" w/B Side "Stone Cold" ft. Notion (The Movement Fam). Check it out.

"Sit Back and Laugh"
Artist: Cyclops
Produced by Tokyo Cigar
When Inspiration Hits
December 15, 2010

"Stone Cold"
Artist: Cyclops ft. Notion (The Movement Fam)
Produced by Tokyo Cigar
When Inspiration Hits
December 15, 2010

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Something fresh from Copywrite.
Copywrite's "Three Story Building" featuring Dilated Peoples and MF Grimm is from his upcoming sophomore album "Life and Times of Peter Nelson" which will be released by Man Bites Dog Records on 11/16/2010.
Copywrite - Three Story Building ft. Dilated Peoples and MF Grimm





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New track from @Jst_Dave of The Mohicans out of Dallas Texas. Produced by @BeRight_.
Dave - Keep On



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Check It ... Duck Down Tour at Toad's Place (@DuckDownRecords)


Finally hitting you with the visuals (and live footage) of the Duck Down Tour that stopped at Toad's Place in New Haven, CT. This show was so damn dope. Adrenaline was rushing, crowd was nonstop loud, everyone was hyped. If you get a chance to see these heads rock, I suggest you go. 15 Year Anniversary Tour and they did not disappoint. Real dope Hip-Hop was definitely representing this night. My bad for being a few days late with this. Check the pictures and videos by clicking the Read More...

Download ... Rufio "The Edgewater"


I caught this in an early morning email from the homie Haz Solo. Pretty damn fresh project from Sacramento producer Rufio. Created in just a week, it's pretty damn impressive. Mostly beats with a few features. Check it out and enjoy.
Rufio, a well known producer from Sacramento, CA, produced The Edgewater in a weeks time. Not only that, he managed to snatch a handful of emcees from SAC as well as myself to feature.

He was in my neck of the woods (Madison, WI) last week and I challenged him to make a beat tape during his stay and entitle it the name of the Hotel he was staying in. We shot a promo video and I whipped up the artwork.

Here is the end result.

On behalf of Rufio and the rest of the contributors, Thank you and Enjoy

Peace,
Haz Solo


Download: The Edgewater



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Whose Poem Is It? - The Re-Birth of Spoken Word

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We all know that spoken word is the root of hip-hop music. I think a lot of that aspect has been lost in hip-hop music nowadays. The literary aspect needs to be revisited and the art of spoken word, free-verse and freestyle given the shine it deserves. The of first of many "Whose Poem Is It?" Freestyle Spoken Word events is on deck for Friday November 5th from 6-7:30 P.M. The New York Public Library is the place to be to help launch this free event which will help re-position spoken word into our culture.

There will be 3 poet participants who will be required to deliver free-style poems on the spot, all delivered in poetic verse. This first event will host Jonathan "The Baptizer" Harris, Jamal "Skillz" Hinnant, and Taheem "Great Grand Daddy" Ransom. Topics will be chosen either from audience participation or panel selection. Now this is true Freestyle. We need to get some of our rappers up there to demonstrate their "skill". A winner will be chosen and afterwards, an Open-Mic segment for others to showcase their talents.

The producer is none other than Max Rodriguez, founder of the Harlem Book Fair and Publisher of QBR Publishing. Mr. Rodriguez is a published author, QBR Editor, an Inductee of the Writer’s Hall of Fame at Chicago State University and he has also served on the Board of Directors of Poets & Writers magazine. The Host, Bob McNeil, has served as poetry editor of BLACFAX, authored two publications, Secular Sacraments, The Nubian Gallery: A Poetry Anthology, and a spoken word CD, Rapping You with the Facts.

These gentlemen know their stuff!!

Aside from the above, Spoken Word performer J.Sharelle will be performing and yours truly, tha Lady Blogga will be on hand alongside host Bob McNeil.

Now you know where tha Lady will be. Hope to see you there!

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 29


If my small army of ballerinas had a soundtrack, it would contain all of these tracks (and more). Enjoy some of my favorite cuts from some of my favorite people. Good morning.

01. Love Train - Melissa Czarnik
02. At the Same Time - Shad
03. Crashing Down - OnCue
04. Don't Look Down - Kanye West
05. Bowden Acres Parade - Rob Roy



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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Beats & Rhymes: Thug Poet x Chuuwee


Next up on Beats & Rhymes is Sacramento emcee Chuuwee and Oakland producer Thug Poet. Enjoy "Championship Sound."

THE PRODUCER
Name: Thug Poet
Hometown: Oakland, California
Current City: Oakland. California
Favorite Emcee: Jay-Z
Favorite Producer: DJ Premier, Timberland and Ant Banks.
Dream Collaboration (you plus who): Chuwee & ThugPoet is the dream team to be honest with you (laughs). To answer your question, my dream collaboration would be to produce some hits for Jay-Z, Scarface or Kanye West, would be the dream collaboration for me.
Why do you make beats: I do it for the money and to leave behind a legacy that will last longer then my life time.

THE EMCEE
Name: Chuuwee
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Current City: Sacramento, CA
Favorite Emcee: Lauryn Hill
Favorite Producer: Black Milk
Dream Collaboration (you plus who): Me and Royce Da 5'9"
Why do you rhyme: I rhyme to show cats that there's dope shit out of Sac and that there's still good shit out there amongst everything that's wack. It's a passion to share my bars and creativity with people who listen.

THE TRACK


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Check It ... BIC "Get On Point" x "Red Note"


Check out two new cuts off BIC's upcoming project, Takin It From The Top EP. Both are pretty tight. On a side note, "Get On Point" is produced by The Mad Bloggers Show dj, MP. Shouts to him. Enjoy these two cuts. Hit up the comment section with your thoughts.

Download: Get On Point
Download: Red Note

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Friday, October 22, 2010

Check It ... Slap Rapz - "Good Liquor" by @Crew54 & @CientifiQ


Pretty good track from these fellas. I've been keeping an ear out. Check it!



Slap Rapz - Good Liquor - Crew54 & CientifiQ by crew54


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Friday's Five Random Questions with @RapperBigPooh


Rapper Big Pooh is a dope emcee. For those unfamiliar, he's one half of one of my favorite groups, Little Brother. With a gang of solo projects under his belt too, he's also one of my favorite solo artists. The dude is talented. And with new music on the way, Big Pooh continues to make his mark through his music.

Big Pooh is also good peoples. This week he decided to take the challenge. Check out how he answered five random questions, after the jump.

Check It ... Myk Dyaleks "Summa Spring Wenta June"


Myk Dyaleks (1/3 of the crew Brokn.Englsh) delivers on his newest track off of his upcoming mixtape, MakeemYellOW. The vibe on this joint is fresh. Check it out. Chea!



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