Posts Tagged ‘9th Wonder’
Rapsody – “Good Good Love” feat. BJ The Chicago Kid (Prod. By 9th Wonder)
9th Wonder’s go-to female emcee is back at it again! Rapsody’s work on “Good Good Love” (featuring BJ The Chicago Kid) does justice to the track no doubt. This is another single off her album, “The Idea of Beautiful” (for which we posted a download link here a while back). Nice track…different side of Rapsody, too…less rawness. It is still on the realness though – relating the struggle, strife, and sacrifice in relationships.
RAPSODY – GOOD GOOD LOVE FT. BJ THE CHICAGO KID (PROD. BY 9TH WONDER) [CLEAN]
Skyzoo – “Jansport Strings” (Produced by 9th Wonder)
Skyzoo has released the first single, “Jansport Strings” (produced by 9th Wonder) to appear on his sophomore album, “A Dream Deferred” (out October 2, 2012). Skyzoo mentioned the label deal he inked with Duck Down Music when he last appeared on the Beatz & Lyrics Show with JayForce. Accordingly, the album will be released under the new imprint created from that deal, The Faculty Inc. “A Dream Deferred” will have features from Jill Scott, Talib Kweli, Raheem DeVaughn, Freeway, and more with production from 9th Wonder, and more. Shout to Shamz at OkayPlayer for the scoop on this one. Y’all enjoy this new Skyzoo! Keep reading for special commentary on “Jansport Strings” from Skyzoo himself.
Rapsody – “NonFiction” feat. Raheem Devaughn x Ab-Soul (Produced by 9th Wonder)
Rapsody & her Jamla Records family are putting in WORK! We just peeped a leak 9th Wonder tweeted regarding her forthcoming debut album, “The Idea of Beautiful” (see our video post here for the leak “Believe Me”) due August 28th on Jamla Records. This is a good joint from the album featuring D.C. soul crooner Raheem Devaughn and West Coast spitter Ab-Soul entitled “Nonfiction.” Click play and be entertained while you check out the album artwork & tracklisting below….
DOWNLOAD: RAPSODY – NONFICTION FT. RAHEEM DEVAUGHN X AB-SOUL (PROD. BY 9TH WONDER)
Rapsody – “Believe Me” (Video)
Rapsody is representing ‘lovely’ for the ladies & her native North Cakalaka. It’s fitting that the title of her debut album is called ‘The Idea of Beautiful’ slated to drop August 28th. Check out another example of how the “First Lady of Jamla Records” continues to rep the real in this video for her latest single from the project called “Believe Me.” produced by 9th Wonder. The video of course was directed by their go-to film guy Kenneth Price.
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9th Wonder & Phonte Rock Brazil (Video)
Brasil is one of my favorite countries I’ve ever visited in my life (several times over) from the beautiful women, landscape, art, culture, & the music. Astute music heads in Brasil stopped into the Mary Pop club in Sao’ Paulo to become a part of the madness as Phonte & 9th Wonder rocked on stage & they were truly “Lovin It”.
9th Wonder – “The Wonder Year” (Preview)
I was fortunate to have attended the screening of 9th Wonder’s “Wonder Year” documentary here in Atlanta & now the North Carolina producer, DJ, & part-time emcee (9thmatic) alongside director Kenneth Price have allowed the first 8 minutes of the documentary to go up on the web for those of y’all who haven’t see the film yet. The full & complete DVD of the documentary is available now, but 9th Wonder & Kenneth Price have another on the way called “The Harvard Fellow” centered around 9th’s recent acceptance at Harvard to lecture & do research at the Ivy league University.
9th Wonder: The Harvard Fellow (Trailer)
“The Harvard Fellow follows one of hip hop’s most dynamic artists through a year long journey of lecturing and research at Harvard University. While at Harvard 9th Wonder will have an office on campus, teach a class on the history of hip hop, complete a research project and further explore hiphop’s history and culture in an academic setting.” – TheHarvardFellow.com
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9th Wonder Gets ‘Fresh To Death’ On Regional Sounds, The Digital Age, & New Artists Like Chuuwee (Video)
While out touring in Northern Cali, 9th Wonder spoke with the ‘Fresh To Death’ crew out in Oakland California on everything from creating regional sounds in hip hop, the often unspoken brotherhood of producers, the impact of the new digital age, & his thoughts on dope Cali emcees like Fashawn, Blu, Kendrick Lamar, & ill Sac-Town newcomer Chuuwee.
Actual Proof – A Look At ‘Black Boy Radio’ (Video)
North Carolina emcees & Jamla artists Actual Proof’s new album “Black Boy Radio” is out right now. Make sure y’all go cop that if you haven’t already. For now check out this short piece on what’s going down….
DOWNLOAD:ACTUAL PROOF – BLACK BOY RADIO (ALBUM)
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9th Wonder On ‘Glory Road’ (Video)
9th Wonder was interviewed as the featured subject for a program on teen based Channel One news called “Glory Road”. The piece covers 9th Wonder’s success as a producer, teaching as a professor at Duke University, & delves a little more in-depth as to why the African-American experience in music is important as a part of not just black history, but in American history.
9th Wonder x J. Cole Speak on North Carolina’s Hip Hop Scene (Video)
9th Wonder & J. Cole, both natives of North Carolina, appeared on the University of North Carolina’s public access television channel UNCTV to speak on their careers & the hip hop scene in the Tarheel state. North Carolina emcees Phonte & King Mez also make brief appearances in the clip as well….
GQ – Trouble Man (EP)
This joint comes to us by way of 9th Wonder’s JAMLA label. This artist is former UNC basketball player from Oakland Quentin Thomas aka GQ. This joint features production from The Soul Council and features the Jamla family. Here is a standout track from the jam.
DOWNLOAD: GQ -TROUBLE MAN
Rapsody – ‘For Everything’
“For Everything marks the Jamla emcee’s third solo release in less than a year, and is the follow-up to summer favorite ‘Thank H.E.R. Now.’ The album offers listeners 14 brand new tracks, including A Crush Groove produced by 9th Wonder, along with features from Compton’s own Kendrick Lamar, Philly street vet Freeway, Jamla emcee GQ and Bluu Suede of 6th Street Records. The Soul Council (for It’s A Wonderful World Music Group) provides the musical backdrop for Rapsody as she takes you on a lyrical journey through For Everything. Enjoy.” – Jamla
DOWNLOAD: RAPSODY – FOR EVERYTHING
4-ize – “Her Girl” (Prod. By 9th Wonder)
Atlanta based emcee 4-ize delivers a brand new joint from his collaborative album with his Ultra Beast partner Senor Kaos. This leaked joint “Her Girl” will appear on the Ultra Beast album entitled “Look For The Teeth” due sometime in 2012. This smooth joint right chea sounds like the duo Ultra Beast riding in the coupe & handing out “free rides” to all the attractive women in the “A” with 9th Wonder providing the musical soundtrack. Niiiiice! Check out some video footage of 4-Ize in the studio with 9th Wonder under the hood…
4-IZE – HER GIRL (PROD. BY 9TH WONDER) [DIRTY] | CLEAN VERSION
Phonte performing at Cats Cradle in NC (Video)
Check out Phonte performing in NC with 9th Wonder and his Jamla label artists. Looks DOPE!
Studio Life: Jamla & The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League (Video)
Kenny of The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League playing the sax over a 9th Wonder beat here in Atlanta, In the background you can see 9th’s Jamla Crew.
Kid Daytona – Fly Lullaby (Video)
This is my favorite song from Bronx based emcee The Kid Daytona produced by 9th Wonder. It’s the primary standout joint from him that I’ve been rocking on the radio show as well from his “The Interlude” album that dropped earlier this year. Check out the fly visuals that were shot in association with L-R-G films down in one of my favorite vacation spots over in beautiful Puerto Rico.
A3C Compilation (Album)
The A3C organizers put together a compilation album featuring some of the artist performing this weekend at the A3C festival here in Atlanta October 6-8th. Here are a few leaks from the project.
Freddie Gibbs – ‘Executive Decision’ (Ft. El Prez)
9th Wonder – ‘Jamla Coming At You’ (Ft Thee Tom Hardy, Rhapsody, & Skyzoo)
Saigon – ‘I Know Now’
9th Wonder – ‘Make It Big’ (Video)
Kenneth Price directs this video for the first track of 9th Wonder’s latest project The Wonder Years. Lots of cameos in this video. Plus we’ve been banging this song & the remix to it on the radio show like crazy.