Archive for March 2011
The Jay Dee Pause Remix Suite (Mixtape)
March 11, 2011
From the good folks over at BamaLoveSoul:
“Jay Dee’s Welcome 2 Detroit was released almost ten years ago to this day! BBE says the album was an inspired work that reflected Dilla’s varied influences which ranged from The Carpenters to Sergio Mendes. Now, a decade later, BamaLoveSoul releases The Pause Remix Suite: a compilation of remixes that honor Jay Dee’s influence on Hip Hop and the musical world at large. We like to think of The Remix Suite in the words of Frank (of Frank N Dank) as, “Brand New Sh!t With a Blend!†Just like Dilla’s influences when crafting Welcome 2 Detroit, this compilation presents many different perspectives to the originally gritty Pause for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!”
Complete Tracklisting & alternative download links under the hood…..
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Rittz – ‘White Jesus’ (Video)
March 11, 2011
To be honest I’m not that familiar with Rittz’s music, but I’ve seen him around Atlanta alot before I even knew he was a rap artist. I don’t know him personally but he was one of those characters that you’d see in the crowd, but didn’t really know his angle. His distinctive style of dress & overflowing locks coming out of the skully cap made him stand out. To sum it all up he pretty much looks like a thugged out ‘White Jesus’. This is the title track from his new project with the video directed by Yelawolf. The video is creatively done & the song sounds pretty cool utilizing that double time rhyme style in which only the most skilled southern emcees can manuever with the utmost fluidity. It’s true that Jesus was Black & could walk on water, but Rittz is ‘White Jesus’….a southern emcee with flow.
Terrace Martin & Devi Dev present ‘The Sex EP’
March 11, 2011
I’ve played the ‘Never Stop Loving You’ track from Terrace Martin featuring 9th Wonder a few times on the radio show. I used it mostly as a music bed to talk over but I had no idea it would be a part of this ‘The Sex EP’ project that just dropped from producer Terrace Martin & radio show host Devi Dev. I love the artistic cover & we all love sex so go check out the full project at the link below & the complete tracklist is under the hood……..
Posted in Mixtapes, R&B | Tags: 9th Wonder, DEVI DEV, NEVER STOP LOVING YOU, TERRACE MARTIN, THE SEX EP | No Comments »
Maurice Garland Chops It Up With Killer Mike & Big Boi (Video)
March 11, 2011
The homie Maurice Garland recently conducted an interview with Killer Mike & Big Boi in a recent video. If you aren’t familiar with Maurice Garland outside of his literary work, in person he would always be a quiet & reserved individual so seeing him in come alive hosting gigs & on camera for interviews may be shocking to some. Hahaa! Big up Maurice
KILLER MIKE FEAT. BIG BOI & T.I. – READY SET GO REMIX (DIRTY) | CLEAN
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Videos | Tags: 1/2 of Outkast, Big Boi, Go, Interview, Killer Mike, Maurice Garland, Mike Bigga, Outkast, Ready, Ready Set Go Remix, Remix, Set | No Comments »
Rapper Big Pooh – ‘Fat Boy Fresh’ Vol. I (Mixtape)
March 11, 2011
Underground Hip Hop Vet & Little Brother alumnus, Rapper Big Pooh, drops this new mixtape as an appetizer for fans in anticipation for his forthcoming digital EP entitled FatBoyFresh Vol. 1: For Members Only. Mixed by DJ Flash and hosted by Statik Selektah, the one-track, “old-school style†mix blends segments from 14 of the 19 new and previously-released cuts set to appear on the EP.
Guest appearances on the project include such artists as Stat Quo, Posdnuos of De La Soul, Naledge of Kidz In the Hall and Glasses Malone. On the boards with the production work he enlists Madlib, Young RJ, D.R., Focus… & more. The final version of FatBoyFresh Vol. 1: For Members Only will be available for purchase on iTunes on April 5. The mixtape is in conjunction with DJ Booth.net & you can download it from the link below……
Posted in Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music | Tags: DJ Flash, Fat Boy Fresh, Fat Boy Fresh Vol. I, Rapper Big Pooh, Statik Selektah | No Comments »
Guest Column: ‘Face It. Hip Hop Is Grown’ by Kool Kila
March 11, 2011
Face It. Hip-Hop Is Grown.
Face it. Hip-hop is grown. Hip-hop has BEEN grown. And rap music is a full-fledged genre now. You can see hip-hop’s influence everywhere, fashion, movies, food, toys, etc. with both young artists and veterans alike. Grandparents can recite Run DMC, T.I., Public Enemy and Snoop Dogg. A few select radio stations across the country now play classic rap songs lightly in their rotation. XM/Sirius satellite radio has a channel dedicated to “old school.†And artists like Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Whodini, Sugarhill Gang constantly tour. As a matter of fact, Public Enemy tours abroad in Africa and Europe more than they do in the US.
Posted in Cover Story, Hip-Hop | Tags: Editorial, Guest Column, Kool Kila, Let's Face it. Hip Hop Is Grown | No Comments »
Jean Grae – You Don’t Like it (So What)
March 11, 2011
Another quality gem from Jean Grae…..what else you’d expect?
The BLITZ – 3/11/11: Japanese Tsunami Edition
March 11, 2011
Love & blessings go out to the good people of Japan & our friends living out there. It’s the BLITZ
BREAKING: 8.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan With Tsunami’s (Live Video Feed)
March 11, 2011
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Hoping is all well with my friends out in Japan right now as a 8.9 Magnitude Quake hits Japan causing historic Tsunamis
NBA Star Baron Davis Talks About Growing Up (Video)
March 11, 2011
NBA TV dropped this feature yesterday on NBA star Baron Davis who talked about the influence his grandmother had in his life & avoiding the pitfalls, traps & obstacles that are an everyday part of living in the hood.
Steve Rifkind Talks About The Rapidly Changing Music Industry (Video)
March 10, 2011
If you don’t know who Steve Rifkind is by now you need to go do some serious research. In the video above he drops some serious jewels as to why the music industry is in such a disasterous condition at the moment.
The CunningLynguists present “Behind The Dream: Volume One” | Finis ‘KY’ White” (Video)
March 10, 2011
Excellent video about pursuing your dreams. There’s supposed to be more parts to this coming later from the CunninLynguists which serves as additional promo before their new album drops on March 22nd.
Posted in Cover Story, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Behind The Dream, Behind The Dream: Volume One, CunningLynguists, Engineer, Engineers, Finis 'KY' White, Producer, Production | No Comments »
The Singularity Of Ray Kurzweil: He’s Seen The Future & The Machines In Us (Video)
March 10, 2011
Tomorrow Apple will be releasing its iPad 2 & many ways I’m still in awe at just how fast technology is changing in just the course of a year. I found this video very interesting about just how far technology will take us in the future. Ray Kurzweil is an inventor & futurist who has predicted many events before they occurred & in one of his new books he talks about ‘Singularity‘. He coined the term ‘Singularity’ for which he believes by the year 2050 man & machines will be one in the same. I found this video to be pretty fascinating because with the speed in which technology is advancing I’d guess this road to ‘Singularity’ could possibly happen a decade or so sooner.
Posted in Cover Story, Technology, Videos | Tags: Man & Machine, Man & Machines, Ray Kurzweil, Singularity, Technology, Think | No Comments »
BLITZ – 3/10/11: The Brazilian Nicki Minaj Edition
March 10, 2011
Time for the BLITZ! News & information from around the world in a few clicks…..Turkey Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Egg White, Wheat Toast & OJ….Dig In…. its the BLITZ!
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Lil B feat. Jean Grae & Phonte – ‘Base For Your Face’ (prod by 9th Wonder)
March 10, 2011
Now this joint is heat! I can’t say I’ve ever had a genuine interest in Lil B’s music prior to this joint although I understand why he appeals to HIS particular fans. There’s always going to be different lanes in the rap music industry. Some may appeal to you & some may not but I do like when artists from different worlds are able to collaborate especially when the final results turn out dope! Thank you Based God. Hahaa!
LIL B FEAT. JEAN GRAE & PHONTE – BASE FOR YOUR FACE (PROD BY 9TH WONDER)
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Raekwon, Fred The Godson, & Lil Cease Biggie Tribute (Video)
March 10, 2011
Raekwon, Fred The Godson, & Lil Cease paid homage to Biggie in NYC last night commemorating the 14th anniversary of Biggie’s passing…..
Posted in Hip-Hop, History, Videos | Tags: Biggie, Fred The Godson, Lil Cease, Notorious B.I.G., Raekwon | No Comments »
Talib Kweli – ‘How You Love Me’ (Video)
March 9, 2011
One of my favorite songs from Talib Kweli’s ‘Gutter Rainbows’ album has a new video debut…..‘How You Love Me’ is an excellent choice, but hopefully Talib Kweli drops more visuals from that dope album.
