Archive for August 2012
Miss Philippines Beat Boxing at the Miss World Pageant 2012 (Video)
August 16, 2012
Yes! Just what the headline says! Shout out to TaimurNaziri at 12ozprophet.com for the scoop on this one. Now, that’s a talent competition performance at a beauty pageant if I ever saw one! Queenierich Rehman (Miss Philippines) separated herself from the crowd of Miss World Pageant 2012 competitors – not by dancing, playing an instrument, or just singing some verse – but by leading with her smooth singing voice then breaking out into a beat box medley of tunes from various artists such as 50 cent, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, and Cali Swag District! What!
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Joell Ortiz Throws Listening Session For Slaughterhouse’s “Throw That” w/ Eminem In Japan (Video)
August 16, 2012
While Slaughterhouse & Eminem are out on tour in Japan, 1/4 of the Slaughterhouse gang Joell Ortiz decided to throw an impromptu listening session of one of the songs on the album called “Throw That“ featuring Eminem. Listen in carefully to peep out the joint…
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How To Survive A Plague (Documentary Trailer)
August 16, 2012
I can already tell this is going to be good!
Directed by David France, “How to Survive a Plague” is a stirring documentary that captures the battle against AIDS. Told in the words of a fierce and determined band of activists, the documentary acts as an emotional we-were-there video, detailing the struggles of a staunch few who took on legislators and law makers to take on the resilient, notorious virus. – Soulculture.co.uk
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CyHi The Prynce – “Good For Me”
August 16, 2012
“Good For Me” is the latest single from the album “Closed Sessions Vol. 2,” released by Chicago indie label Closed Sessions. CyHi The Prynce recorded this single during his first ever trip to Chicago, shortly after signing to G.O.O.D. Music.
DOWNLOAD: CYHI THE PRINCE – GOOD FOR ME
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Elzhi Performs At The Key Club In Los Angeles (Video)
August 16, 2012
Nice vignette of Elzhi’s performance at The Key Club venue. Filmed and Directed by Sean Alexander, the piece captures the rapper on stage, taking pics with fans…good stuff.
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FowL – “World Is Ours” (Video)
August 16, 2012
Taking us on a tour de Detroit, FowL is back at it again. With production by Fly.Union featuring Jay Swifa, FowL drops a hot one – “World Is Ours” – from the “Tall Tale” LP (out now). Good news: You can get the single AND the LP via links right here… for FREE!
DOWNLOAD: FOWL – WORLD IS OURS (SINGLE) | TALL TALE (LP)
Nardwuar Interviews 2 Chainz (Video)
August 16, 2012
Another entertaining and interesting Nardwuar interview. This time he catches up with 2 Chainz on his tour supporting the release of “Based on a T.R.U. Story.” Turns out 2 Chainz is into real estate and does not eat beef or pork. We have always dug Nardwuar over here. So did 2 Chainz – calling this the greatest interview he has ever had!
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D.L. Hugley Speaks On Why He Would Chose Nas To Be His Vice President (Video)
August 16, 2012
Comedian & political commentator D.L. Hugley stopped by VH1’s studios promoting his new book “I Want You To Shut The F*ck Up”. After speaking about his book & discussing a variety of topics D.L. was asked that if he were President who would he choose to be his Vice-President. D.L. responded by giving his ‘Rap Up’ with this quote….“Because they’d never assassinate me if he was gonna be the next president.†True Indeed D.L. because Nas is the truth.
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Beanie Sigel – “The Reunion” feat. State Property (Video)
August 16, 2012
Dem Philly ‘Bulls’ are back with a dope new joint called the “Reunion” that will appear on Beanie Sigel’s upcoming album “This Time” due August 28th on Philly based Ruffhouse records. This is definitely a quality video directed by Hakeen Hudson & I’m diggin’ the fun everyone is having being together again in the flick. Some international eye candy up in this clip too….
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Kev Brown – “Makeba”
August 15, 2012
Came across a hot single from Maryland-native producer Kev Brown (1/2 of Daily Bread, with Detroit’s Apollo Brown) entitled “Makeba.” Kev’s “South Africa Dedication” EP is out now, with digital and vinyl versions available for purchase. The vinyl includes a jacket with an original illustration by JOE BUCK & detailed liner notes of Kev’s travels and how they inspired him to make this project. Track listing and links to get the “South Africa Dedication” EP appear after the jump.
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Statik Selektah x Termanology’s European Adventure With Nas x Mac Miller (Video)
August 15, 2012
The video (shot and edited by Daniel and Michael of K1X) compiles clips of 1982 (Statik Selektah x Termanology) touring across Europe with Nas, Mac Miller, and others. Backstage snippets, b-roll footage on the road, interactions with fans, and a vignette of the 1982 duo rocking their hit “Lights Down” off their mixtape “2012” (out now) in front of an eager crowd adorn this piece.
1982 – LIGHTS DOWN FT. BIG K.R.I.T. (SINGLE) | 2012 (MIXTAPE)
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R&B: Rochelle Jordan – “Pressure” (Mixtape)
August 15, 2012
Remember that nice joint “Losing” we posted here a while ago? Well, Toronto’s own Rochelle Jordan is back with her full mixtape – “Pressure” (entirely FREE here) – and there is more to enjoy! Twelve tracks… and “Losing” was just the tip of a very cool iceberg. Nice.
DOWNLOAD: ROCHELLE JORDAN – PRESSURE (MIXTAPE) | LOSING (SINGLE)
Busta Rhymes: “Life & Rhymes” (Documentary)
August 15, 2012
Busta Rhymes shares the origins of his Hip-Hop dream, the evolution of Hip-Hop in NY as he came up, and more in this video. In addition, some of his homies speak on his unique rhyme style, his work ethic and business drive, and how he continues to move crowds today. Watch this in-depth documentary, “Life & Rhymes.”
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RZA Directs and Stars In ‘The Man With The Iron Fists’ (Movie Trailer)
August 15, 2012
‘Quentin Tarantino presents “The Man With The Iron Fists,” an action-adventure inspired by kung-fu classics as interpreted by his longtime collaborators RZA [of Hip-Hop’s Wu-Tang Clan] and Eli Roth. Making his debut as a big-screen director, co-writer and leading man, RZA – alongside an exciting international cast led by Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu – tells the epic story of warriors, assassins and a lone outsider hero who all descend on one fabled village in China for a winner-takes-all battle for a fortune in gold.’ – Official Webiste
Question: Is that pro wrestler Dave Batista from WWE in the trailer, too? So that’s where he went!
Posted in Cover Story, EVENTS, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Eli Roth, kung-fu, Lucy Liu, Quentin Tarantino, Russell Crowe, Rza, The Man With The Iron Fists, Trailer | 4 Comments »
Luck-One x Dekk – “Searchin'” (Video)
August 15, 2012
Nice right from the start of the video… if only we thought of this when we hear stacks and racks. Luck-One & Deck bring this smooth Hip-Hop from Portland, Oregon to your eardrum. Good vibe. “Can’t complain about a labor of love,” the verse goes. Luck-One & Dekk keep “Searchin'” for balance – taking care of family, pursuing destiny, staying legitimate, and such. It’s hard out here for real artists. Appreciate that… and this video. Bonus: You can get the single, “Searchin'” right here…and the entire “Beautiful Music Part 2” mixtape after the jump.
DOWNLOAD: LUCK-ONE X DEKK – SEARCHIN
Vicky Green – “Riverside”
August 15, 2012
Hailing from Harlem & Yonkers respectively, Vicky Green steps on the scene with a musical mission to spread her soulful sound, empower women, and represent the trials and tribulations of her urban upbringing. Her first single, “Riverside” (off her debut “Beauty School Drop Out” EP) is a descriptive explanation of everyday life in Harlem, NY. At the same time, she draws parallels to what happens in hoods all around! This is dope! This is Hip-Hop!
DOWNLOAD: VICKY GREEN – RIVERSIDE (DIRTY) | (CLEAN)
Ludaversal: Swizz Beatz Flies Ludacris Out To Cannes, France (Video)
August 15, 2012
In Ludaversal Blog 1 Ludacris talked about getting the phone call from Swizz Beatz about shooting his video in Cannes, France with Chris Brown. We have that and Ludaversal Blog 2 in an earlier post here. Now, in this third installment, check out what happened once Ludacris stepped off the private plane. Without giving it away… fine women… fine dining… and… as for the rest and what’s next? Well, watch and see.
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Kendrick Lamar: PitchFork Music Festival (Video)
August 15, 2012
Kendrick Lamar performs at the Pitchfork Music Festival and does his publicity runs. Shows… then reporters… then radio… It’s not easy, but Kendrick declares he would rather do all that (as part of the life he loves) than sit at home or do anything else. Great attitude. Glad producer/director Eavvon O’Neal (and others) put this together to show that, and Kendrick’s desire to take the feel he had on the underground circuit to the mainstream (e.g. not ‘selling out’ despite what some may think). Side note: Watching this video, I see that “Swimming Pools” was made for the festival stage! Enjoy.
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Comedy: Playboy Tre Is ‘BALLIN’ On The 30th Floor (Video)
August 15, 2012
Playboy Tre could not care less about the haters… they can jump from the 30th Floor while he stays BAAAALLLIIINNN! Hahaaaa. No love for the Canadian Border Patrol either… or those check-chasing-burper-slurpers… all of ’em can JUMP! All the while he’ll be BAAAALLLIIINNN on the 30th Floor! Y’all already know Playboy Tre is a fool and a half. This video is great for a few laughs, too.
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The Beatz & Lyrics Show with Jayforce: Saving Hip Hop Edition [Rebroadcast/Podcast]
August 14, 2012
RESCUING THE FANS OF REAL QUALITY HIP HOP RADIO FROM WACK RAP MUSIC!!!
THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW WITH JAYFORCE!
This special ‘BABEWATCH’ Edition of The Beatz & Lyrics Show with Jayforce aired on Saturday 6/30/12 featuring nothing but non-stop hip hop bangerz! No special guests on the show this week so we had nothing but heat the whole show! It’s another explosive edition of the world’s livest hip hop show broadcasting from Atlanta!
[DOWNLOAD THE NEW “JAYFORCE” APP FROM iTUNES]
Make sure you check out the new “JAYFORCE” APP for iPhone, Android & Blackberry! YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE NEW APP HERE!
This is another banger laced edition of the ‘Beatz & Lyrics Show with Jayforce! Click on the appropriate links for the complete tracklisting in each segment. Listen or download parts 1, 2, & 3 from above, below or from itunes.
PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 | iTUNES | MAIN PODCAST PAGE
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