Check this one out. Coast 2 Coast's DJ TKO comes with a fresh selection of cuts, including joints from the EMS crew (Mayhem, M-Dot). Don't sleep!DOWNLOAD DJ TKO Street Communication
Saturday, May 02, 2009
DJ TKO Street Communication
Check this one out. Coast 2 Coast's DJ TKO comes with a fresh selection of cuts, including joints from the EMS crew (Mayhem, M-Dot). Don't sleep!DOWNLOAD DJ TKO Street Communication
Groove Theory "Tell Me (Jansport J Remix)"
Groove Theory "Tell Me (Jansport J Remix)": Wow. Definitely unexpected. I spent a good part of my teen years infatuated with this - truly one of my favorite R&B tracks, ever. J puts his spin on this one, and for those who want to throw piano-driven (or just allow their sets to incorporate some quality music), grab this one and let fly.
DJG "Ghost Town Bootleg"
DJG "Ghost Town Bootleg": The Specials were my first introduction to ska, I believe. Kind of ill how one whiteboy offshoot of Reggae is now being flipped by a whiteboy offshoot of Dub.Via DJG's Blog.
Ital Tek "Flex Plexico"
Ital Tek "Flex Plexico": Ital dropped this track for free to promote his forthcoming Planet Mu EP, Massive Error, which is set to drop on May 4th. Pre-order it now at Boomkat and Red Eye.
Julian Marley "Boom Draw"
The Marley legacy lies on! Julian Marley has been working on his forthcoming album, Awake, which continues on the path that his father and brothers have laid over the last couple of decades. Check out this cut, "Boom Draw":Rastafari unite! I should be getting another cut very soon... keep it locked! Shouts to the homey Brent at ICED!
DJ Class ft. Kanye West & Estelle "I'm The Shit (Remix)"
DJ Class ft. Kanye West & Estelle "I'm The Shit (Remix)": Looks like Miss Estelle Darlings hopped on the remix of the shit. Don't know if she needed that Auto Tune but whatever.Word to the wise: the radio edit of this sounds like proper poop. Been meaning to say that.
Via h.e.r. by way of YK2 Daily.
Izza Kizza The Wizard Of Iz
Izza Kizza and Nick Catchdubs link up for Kizza's latest mixtape.DOWNLOAD Izza Kizza The Wizard Of Iz [via Get Right Music]
Friday, May 01, 2009
Friday, May 1st 2009 playlist
Fuck this week has been too much. If you follow me on twitter, you know I've been working with a giant chatty Kathy. And it sucks. This should've been up six hours ago. Sorry so late!_____
- Black Eyed Peas ft. Gucci Mane "Boom Boom Pow (Remix)" [Bonus Beats Black Eyes Peas ft. Busta Rhymes "Boom Boom Pow (Remix)"]
- Diddy ft. Yung Joc "Diddy Bop"
- Ludacris ft. Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg & Katt Williams "Good Relationships"
- DJ Drama ft. Ludacris, Willie Da Kid & Busta Rhymes "People Will Be Heard"
- Method Man & Redman ft. Raekwon & Ghostface Killah "4 Minutes To Lock Down" [Bonus Beats Method Man & Redman "Dangerous MCs"]
- Raekwon ft. The Game "Flashback Memories" [Bonus Beats Raekwon "Resolution" & Raekwon "Gorilla Rap"]
- Swizz Beatz "When I Step In The Club"
- David Banner "No Denyin’ (Channel 3)" (prod. 9th Wonder)
- Beyonce ft. Kanye West "Ego (Remix)" [No DJ]
- Maxwell "Pretty Wings"
- Jeremih ft. Fabolous "Birthday Sex (Remix)"
- Lyfe Jennings ft. Fabolous "Work"
- Trey Songz "Amen"
- Elektrick Red ft. Ludacris "We Fuck You (Remix)"
- Maria Isa "Caramelo" [Bonus Beats Maria Isa "Street Politics"]
- Black Lips & GZA "The Drop I Hold"
- Elephant Man "Bless We More"
- Vybz Kartel "Dem Nuh Like We"
- Mos Def "Say You Will" (Kanye West cover)
- Ocean's 7 "Vegas Baby"
- Reflection Eternal "Back Again"
- Gucci Mane ft. OJ Da Juiceman "Ice"
- Pete Rock "Just A Word Or Two"
- Statik Selektah ft. Styles P & Talib Kweli "The Thrill Is Gone"
- Alchemist ft. Three Six Mafia & Juvenile "That'll Work"
- Red Cafe ft. Jadakiss, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Diddy & OJ Da Juiceman "Hottest In The Hood (Remix)"
- Jim Jones ft. NOE "Point Of View" (prod. by Don Cannon) [Bonus Beats Jim Jones ft. NOE & Sandman "BG Brawl" (prod. by Don Cannon)]
- Uncle Murda "So What You Sayin'" [Bonus Beats Uncle Murda "Where You At"]
- Juicy J ft. Webbie & Project Pat "Ugh Ugh Ugh" [clean \ dirty]
- Slum Village ft. Marsha Ambrosius "Cloud 9"
- Twista "Wetter"
- Amanda Diva "Etcetera"
- Crooked I "Slaughterhouse Is A Big Deal"
- Lupe Fiasco "Gold Watch (Live)" [via Midwest Broadcast]
- Wiz Khalifa ft. Ya Boy & Mistah F.A.B. "Boarding Pass (Remix)"
- Phat Kat "F.A.N.S." (prod. by Black Milk)
- Sandman "Make 'Em All Day"
- Southeast Slim ft. Wale "Shake Ya Plaits"
- Wes Fif "Went Crazy"
- Tanya Morgan ft. Blu "Morgan Blu"
- Drake ft. Tanya Morgan "Right To Left" (prod. by Boi-1da)
- L.E.G.A.C.Y. "Happy"
- Donny Goines ft. Rain, Termanology, Reks & Big Lou "What U Expected (Remix)" (prod. Statik Selektah)
- Brokn.Englsh ft. Skyzoo "Clarity" (prod. by Deal - The Villain)
- Internal Quest & Weet "I Got This '09" (prod. by Craft Beatz)
- Truck North "Hard Times" (prod. by Bear-One)
- PreZZure "iSolation" [clean \ dirty]
- Anton Genius ft. Pugs Atomz "Not They Ain't"
- Citizen Cope ft. BK Cyph "Penitentiary On Fire (Remix)"
- Articulate "Bmore Chillin'" [clean \ dirty]
- J The S "Dear Dr. Dre" (prod. by d.C.)
- The Jake ft. Sene "We" (prod. by The Jake)
- EMS "What I Do This For" (prod. by SolEternity)
- M-Dot "Go Getter" (prod. by Omega Red)
- Enig'ma "Fuck Off Part 2" (prod. by J-Rell)
- SoulStice ft. Oddisee "Unfold" (prod. by SBe)
- Cymarshall Law "Blackin' Out For 6 Minutes"
- Wize Guyz ft. Mic 101 & Mally "I Used To Think"
- Kosha Dillz "Kol Hakavod Lirkod"
- Money Stax "Sure Thing" [Bonus Beats Money Stax "Caught Up"]
- Vicious Cycle "Too Hard" [Bonus Beats Vicious Cycle "Phone Call"]
- Hezekiah ft. Richard Raw, Keziah & Conya Doss "G.I. Joe Meets Barbie"
- Gunnie Sanotchra "Hey Ladies!!" (prod. by T-Nasty)
- Kitty Katt "I'm A Hottie" [clean \ dirty]
- Jerms Black "My Life"
- City Haze ft. LD & Jhoni "All About You" (prod. by Jimba Frosty)
- Milly July "Sneak Chamber" [Bonus Beats BradUn DeShay ft. Milly July "The North Star"]
- Shakez "Ten Hoe Commandments"
- 60 Channels "Ride With The Flow (Reflow Remix Redub)"
- The Dream ft. Mariah Carey "My Love (Russ Castella Remix)"
- The Streets "Blinded By The Lights (Nero Remix)"
- B.o.B. & Wes Fif vs. Skream "Haterz Everywhere (DJ Nappy Extended THUGSTEP Refix)"
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- Excess Bangers 23: T.H.C’N Double
- DJ-Kicks: Kemistry & Storm
- Bassnectar's Superstylin' Smashup
- NoCanDo The Patient EP
- Stones Throw Podcast 45: Bang Ya Head II
- Del The Funky Homosapien Funk Man
- RTDLTD Podcast 001: DJ Cable
- Jibbs Round One Mixtape
- FuseBox Radio (Week of April 29, 2009)
- Stealth A Piece Of Cake Mixtape
- The Deal Dub, Episode 9
Here's another Illa J video; 3rd single from Yancey Boys:
Illa J ft. Debi Nova "Sounds Like Love"
Respect to Dilla. Enjoy the weekend, people.
Jersey Radio Vol. 3
You should know how I rep for Jersey.DOWNLOAD
Tracklist:
1. Biz Markie - A One Two
2. Queen Latifah - Princess of The Posse
3. Word of Mouth - Coast to Coast
4. Ministers of Black - Step Into My Office
5. Redman - Freestyle
6. Redman - Funkarama
7. Milkbone - How Yah Like It
8. Ready Ta Role - Drug Game
9. Apache - Gangsta B#tch
10. Double XX Posse - Not Gonna Be Able To Do It
11. Lords of The Underground - Chief Rocka
12. Channel Live feat. KRS One - Mad Izm
13. Rotten Raskalz - Oh Yeah
14. Naughty By Nature - Guard Ya Grill
15. Twin Hype - Do It To the Crowd
16. 45 King - 900 Number
Shouts to Domination Records.
PreZZure "iSolation"
FOTM: THUGSTEP #24
B.o.B. & Wes Fif vs. Skream "Haterz Everywhere (DJ Nappy Extended THUGSTEP Refix)": We got some treats for you hatin' ass, bitin' ass, no respect showin' ass niggas out there. After this post on Tuesday night, I realized what I gotta do. You niggas gon' see, and we finna smack you in the face with it. Finna have you down for the count, forreal.Until then, get more THUGSTEP firepower HERE. And show the creator some love.
PS Yes, I've definitely been dropping a THUGSTEP tune every month for the past 2 years. Ship stays afloat 'til we reform.
Bonus Beats Here's a new batch of THUGSTEP refixes from Shawn Livewire!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The Deal Dub, Episode 9
A bit late, but this week has been plagued with lateness. With me trying to train this new coworker, I've been slack on a lot of things. I'll find some time this weekend to take care of a load of ish I have on the pipeline. Anyways, Deal hit me with the latest episode of The Deal Dub, and I thnk you need to do like I do: grab a tall glass of iced tea, kick back, and enjoy.DOWNLOAD The Deal Dub, Episode 9
Stealth A Piece Of Cake Mixtape
Who likes to miss out on sweet treats? Stealth cooked up a dope mixtape on this one, wrapped in rich chocolate frosting and served with a tall glass of milk. Enjoy your delicacy!DOWNLOAD Stealth A Piece Of Cake
Maria Isa "Caramelo"
Maria Isa "Caramelo": Shouts to Jon Jon for continuously hitting me with that interesting leftfield fire. Maria is out in Minnesota reppin' a dope Spanish Fly Hip-Hop hybrid sound, flippin' Spanglish rhymes with sultry vocals in this one. She will be opening for Wayne Wonder & Beenie Man tomorrow (May 1st) in Minneapolis, and will be in NYC on June 13th and 14th for the Puerto Rican Day Parade Fest, and the Parade itself.Bonus Beats Maria Isa "Street Politics"
EMS x RTD: ThrowBack Thursday 001
EMS "What I Do This For" (prod. by SolEternity): Expiermental MindState started their EMS Productions label out of Boston, Mass; M-Dot, Mayhem and others have been getting love on RTD for a minute, and the homey Rev hit me up, saying he'd like to lace RTD readers with some unreleased heat and older mixtape joints, for free. Expect to hear cuts from M-Dot, Mayhem, Revalation, Kore and others, all who have projects dropping this summer. Sort of like an introduction, something to whet your appetite before the main course. You gonna love the Rice Krispy-beat hear (snap, crackle & pop), its just some fresh Hip-Hop shit to coast to. More coming soon!
FuseBox Radio (Week of April 29, 2009)
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This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of April 29, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary.
This week's commentary focused on updates with the advent of the swine flu outbreak, more updates about the Somali pirate scenario coverage my the mainstream news media, AFRICOM (United States Africa Command) and other things here and there.
We do have a new Black Agenda Report segment but no new DirectEFX segement this week.
Feel free to check out some recent episodes of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast here on BlackRadioIsBack.com - all of the shows are clean/radio friendly.
FuseBox Radio Playlist for the Week of April 29, 2009 (in no particular order)
LL Cool J/Cheesy Rat Blues/Def Jam
MC Lyte feat. Charles Hamilton/Loading/White Label (http://www.OfficialMCLyte.com)
Serius Jones/Ain't It True/White Label (http://www.GetSerius.com)
Deam feat. Big Daddy Kane/State Your Game/R.A.P. Agency
Busta Rhymes feat. Spliff Star & Show Money/I'm Back/Flipmode, Violator & Universal Motown
Mr. Scruff feat. Pete Simpson/This Way/Ninja Tune
M. Beezy/It's Hard (Hard Times)/Low Key Key & Flatbroke (http://www.myspace.com/mbeezy12)
Mr. Lif/What About Us/Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises
DOOM/Absolutely/Lex Records
Method Man & Redman/A Yo/Def Jam
Big Boi/Ringtone/LaFace
Wale feat. Lady Gaga/Chillin'/Allido Records & Interscope
Nas/Legendgary/White Label
Bobby Creekwater feat. Stat Quo & Sandman/Trying To Make It/BGOV
Mistah F.A.B./Hit Me On Twitter/Thizz Ent.
Thad Reid/Do My Thang/Blue Collar Muzik (http://ThadReid.com)
Camp Lo feat. Yahzarah/Regulate/Soul Fever
Trillogy/Warning/Starr Media Group
Chester French/She Loves Everybody/Star Trak
AmDex/Change Your Style/Domination Recordings
Nikki Lynette/Oooh Mommy/NikkiLynette.com
Kool Rock-Ski of The Fat Boys feat. Jay-Z/Can We Talk/Uncle Louie Records
Rampage/I Run D's MC's/White Label (http://www.myspace.com/lieutenantrampage)
David Rush feat. Pitbull & Kevin Rudolph/Shooting Star (Party Rock RMX)/Xequitive Board Ent., Mr. 305 & Koch
Scratch feat. Musiq Soulchild/Tonite/Gold Dust & !K7
PLUS Some Extra Special Hidden Tracks in the Jon Judah Master Mix w/ Old School Classics and more MySpace.com Independent Music Finds
Current FuseBox Radio Broadcast Radio & Internet Affiliates (as of this week):
UrbanNetwork.com's The Mix Internet Radio Station - UN Power Jam Radio (owned by Urban Network Magazine) OKRP.com, ReeWineMusic.com/ReeWine Radio, Progressive Blend Radio, Sprint Radio Extra/mSpot (via the Worldwide Alpha Communications Network), SouthBound.FM, DeadBeat Radio, CrackAudio.com, TheBestJams.com/The Best Jams Radio, FlyTunes.FM/FlyCast ,Planet Urban (Austrailia)/PlanetUrban.com.au, AmalgamDigital.com, BlockJams.com, ConspiracyUK.com , FONYE Radio , VI Radio , DurdeeSouthRadio.com , Beyond.FM , MyBlockRadio.net, Rutgers University Radio, WRSU 88.7 FM, Stop Beefin' Start Eatin' Radio, Ceesiety Radio, Mixshow Blast Radio, Slip-N-Slide DJs Podcast, The Best Jams, ExtravaGangsta Radio, HipHopSoulRadio.com , Digiwaxx Presents: The Blast , White Folks Get Crunk for DJs, Legion Music & Media, UnderWorldMixRadio.com, MixLaWax Radio, Trunk Hustlers Online, 907 Jamz. The6.FM, Nilo Radio, 1.FM Jamz, Blayze University Radio, Blip.TV, iBlog126.com, Miro, WSOUF.com, True Fire Radio, StreetsD.com (Streets Mos Magazine Radio), Rock The Dub, Last Word Online, Soul Pitch Hustle, BlackCoffeeChannel.com (Coming Soon), Gutta Muzik (HD) Radio (Coming Soon)
** Most Stations/Outlets Tracked via RadioWave Monitor, Mediaguide & SoundExchange **
Subscribe to get the weekly episodes of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah!
Jibbs Round One Mixtape
Been gone most of the day, sorry for that. Training this chick at work. I return with... some remedial Rap!DOWNLOAD \ STREAM
Tracklist:
1) J Walk ft Lil Boosie
2) Flex Muscle
3) Stuntin
4) Get Ya Money Up
5) $1000
6) Trunk So Heavy
7) Tru That
8) Swag So Official
9) Keep It Gangsta ft Pleasure P
10) Sorry
11) Midget
12) Hood Luv
13) Swag On Intro
14) Turn My Swag On
15) The Dedication (Ay DJ)
16) Sub 0
Enjoy...?
RTDLTD Podcast 001: DJ Cable
I been waiting to drop this one on you guys for a minute. With each release on RTDLTD, I plan on getting a DJ to throw down a tough selection of beats to help entice you guys to cop it. For the inaugural session, DJ Cable steps up and rinses out a 23-minute Mini chock full of Drum & Bass pressure, including both sides of RTDLTD001 (which is available in quality download sites, which you can find via Google) and some forthcoming RTDLTD pressure from Mr. Dymz and Delphi Productions! Watch out for that Sinistarr tune, too - rough!DOWNLOAD
Tracklist:
01. Noah D - Mash Down [RTDLTD001]
02. ShockOne Feat. MC Spyda - Chronic [VIPER]
03. ShockOne, Phetsta & Metrik - True Believer [VIPER]
04. Lomax - Avon Calling [RAM]
05. Mr Dymz - Our Last Day [RTDLTD Dub]
06. Random Movement & Mixmaster Doc - Rattled System [INTEGRAL]
07. Delphi Productions - Somethin' Else [RTDLTD Dub]
08. Sinistarr - My Thoughts Exactly [INSIDE]
09. Noah D & Shylok - Lion Sound [RTDLTD001]
For those looking to send tunes my way for RTDLTD, email me (khaldub@gmail.com) or drop them off via SoundCloud.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
PREVIEW: Kid Hum x RTD Offshore Drilling
I've been telling you about this project for a bit (as has Kid Hum and Fake Shore Drive). Myself and Hum have been trying to secure some ill tracks, using instrumentals from his Fossil Fuel project, and have a dope project to show for it. We got the cover art (shouts to the girl Uriela, as per usual) the other night, and figured it made sense to drop the tracklist on you as well. Check out the fruits of our labor...1. Cy Yung "Audobon"
2. Whygee "Klonopins"
3. Prezzure "Never Say Never"
4. Sunken State "Gingivitis"
5. Brown Bag All-Stars "Dissappointment"
6. Junclassic "Angst"
7. Joulz Il "My Microphone"
8. Hellz Yea! "RTD Anthem
9. L. Chanes "Church"
10. Pugz Atomz ft. Primeridian & Awdazcate "The Ride"
11. Braille "Thinking Shoes"
12. Cy Yung "Cy De B"
13. Blueface (Sky 7th & Lou Sleefe) "50 Years"
14. Bonus Track: Junclassic "Passport"
15. Bonus Track: Sunken State "Cavities"
Mastering should be sorted out very soon. I'll keep you guys posted as to when this drops when everything is complete. Until then... salivate!
PS Watch out for the Fuel EP from Kid Hum and myself, which serves as a sampler to this main course.
Del The Funky Homosapien Funk Man (the stimulus package)
Stones Throw Podcast 45: Bang Ya Head II
Loads of exclusive MED thrown into this podcast, which is mixed by the mighty DJ Rhettmatic. Fuel for the hot Spring and Summer that's upon us; watch out for this one!DOWNLOAD \ iTUNES \ XML
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. The Futuristic (RMX) - Guilty Simpson feat. MED. Produced by OhNo
3. Break It On Down - MED. Produced by Just Blaze
4. Dogg - MED feat. Polk Dogg. Produced by Madlib*
5. Not A Warning - MED feat. Polk Dogg. Produced by Madlib*
6. Shotgun RMX - PPP feat. J Dilla & MED. Produced by Waajeed
7. West Iz Back (Demo) - MED. Produced by Dj Khalil*
8. It's A New Day - DJ Babu feat MED. Produced by Dj Babu
9. Zoom - MGD (MED + Georgia Anne + Declaime). Produced by Georgia Anne
Muldrow*
10. Do It - Rhettmatic feat. MED. Produced by DJ Rhettmatic*
11. Get Money - MED. Produced by Madlib*
12. Endure - MED feat. Rapper Big Pooh. Produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow*
13. Anytime - Dert feat. MED. Produced by Dert
14. Classic - MED feat. Talib Kweli. Produced by Madlib*
15. The Ride (RMX) - Oh No feat. MED. Produced by Dj Rhettmatic*
16. $100 Bill - MED. Produced by Madlib*
17. Outro
*Exclusives
Shouts to the Stones Throw crew for sending this my way!
M-Dot "Go Getter"
M-Dot "Go Getter" (prod. by Omega Red): The DJ TKO-hosted M.oney D.oesn't O.wn T.hought mixtape drops in May, and if it sounds ANYTHING like this tease, you niggas are in TROUBLE! Shouts to Rev and the whole EMS camp - keep it locked for more heat from these cats!
[video] Scritps 'N Screwz "Brick"
Bonus Beats Scritps 'N Screwz "Brick": I've had this CD in my possession for a minute, and haven't even ripped it. No diss, I just been needing to sift through these discs. Grab that Sound Cinema mixtape from this duo. Peep the trailer for that project:
The Kid Daytona "The Body"
The Kid Daytona "The Body" (prod. by Ill Bomb): This "Nautilus"-cribbing banger is from the forthcoming, Mick Boogie-presentation The Daytona 500, which drops on Cinco De Mayo. Peep the trailer for this one:Juicy J ft. Webbie & Project Pat "Ugh Ugh Ugh"
Juicy J ft. Webbie & Project Pat "Ugh Ugh Ugh" [clean \ dirty]: I might have to cop Hustle Til I Die. I gotta be real with you... when I'm knee deep in that Old English 800, ignant rap is my shit. This nigga's hook is "I long dick her like UGH! UGH! UGH!"... yes, you read that right. This the thick-bottomed skrippa soundtrack. This is the remedial rap anthem for 2009!
[rock the dub Interview]: L.E.G.A.C.Y.
My appreciation of 9th Wonder's production back when Little Brother first came out bridged into a lot of ish, namely my love of a collection called Legsclusives, which featured the homey L.E.G.A.C.Y. merking 9th's beats. While his lyrical chops are unquestionable, it was his more heartfelt, deeper material that drew me in. He has no qualms with speaking on whatever topic that might be troubling him, and delivers it in a no holds bar shiv, making you damn near experience the situation the exact way he did! I've followed his growth through his Project Mayhem album, and have been lucky enough to speak to Leg on the regular (although our more involved convos tend to be about the squared circle, haha). His new project, Suicide Music, has been getting some mmuch-needed love, and is set to drop in a few months, and I got a chance to speak to the man about this, his live show and other points about his evolving career.khal: I saw in an interview of yours from December of 2008, where you said that “the real guy is the new nice guy”, finishing last. In a scene where niggas stay preachin’ “keep it real”, how is it that fans have embraced these cartoon characters?
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: I've come to that conclusion that to really succeed in this industry you have to "fake it" to an extent. I’ve lost out on a lot of different opportunities that could've possibly put me in bigger places or give me more exposure had I just told a few people what they wanted to hear. I've never been the “yes” man type or a follower, just because and I'm content with whoever catches on to me catches on to me, but I won't compromise who I am or pull some fraud shit, it's just not me… that fake shit is not me. I won't "sellout"...or will I? LOL
khal: It’s been something like four years since heads have heard you on a proper album. Talk to us about the changes and growth you’ve experienced since Project Mayhem dropped, and how that affects what you’re working on today.
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: A lot of artists say they don't pay attention to the critics or what people say about their work – well, I did. I read the reviews, the random fan comments, the love, the hate, whatever. I took that all into consideration while plotting my moves musically. I'm a lot more calculated because of that; it was the fuel I needed to expand and grow as an artist. Also, growth as a person in general - I mean I'm not that same person I was during the recording or release of Mayhem; “a lot has changed” is an understatement.
khal: Suicide Music is the next project. How long have you been working on this one?L.E.G.A.C.Y.: Originally my official 2nd album and the concept/direction was to be The Son of San, so I began working and plotting on that. During the process of recording new material, the song "Suicide Music” came out of that. A few people whose opinions I respect told me I should build around that song, [and] that's what I did. Other than the title track, the album was recorded between ’07 and early ’09.
khal: Is it true that Khrysis handled all of the production this time around? What is it about your working relationship that makes your rhymes fit so perfectly over his beats?
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: It is true, all Khrysis on the boards with the heat, it's something severe. And I believe it's more than my words fit imperfectly on his beats, it's just something that works, but people will see. We have some cutting edge material here, pun intended.
khal: Will there be any features on this album?
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: Glad you ask (LOL): the brand new single, "The Greatest", features a dope spoken word artist from NC by the name Dasan Ahanu - it's crazy!!!! There's a small but critical part done by Mela Machinko, and I have classic appearances by Phonte, Chaundon and Sean Price.
khal: When can heads expect to pick Suicide Music up?
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: We've been in overdrive lately really pushing and it's looking like June 2nd will be the date; I'm excited, haven't been excited about something musically in a while,
khal: Over the last year or so, you’ve been developing the S.I.N. Music Group. How will this grow, exactly – is it just a vehicle for you to get your music out, are you going to be helping others get their art out as well?
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: Sooner or later I would like it to expand into a full blown label/promotion company. For now, I do use it as a promotional vehicle mainly for me; I wish I had some innovative artists that I could help push. I've been looking for years now to no avail. But I plan on really getting back into the mix on searching/molding some artists, I plan on getting back to putting shows/parties together again, and really focus on building an empire. All of that has been and will remain on freeze until after this album happens and does what it does.
khal: We all know that the Internet is charged with having killed the music industry. What are some ways that you think the ‘Net helps the industry, or at least helps artists?
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: You can reach large numbers of people all at once. I'm pretty much one of the late people when it comes to the newest ‘Net sites and trends, I used to be like "fuck that, I don't need this or that", but once I saw the networking possibilities and flocks of people getting on, I had to try to catch up. But with record stores and magazines shutting down and blog site/YouTube hits going up, the ‘Net is the main tool for artists now
khal: You dropped the NC Chainsaw Massacre earlier this year, and got some good hits and love from the blogs with that. How did that mixtape come together, and do you have any plans on doing something of that nature in the future?
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: I needed something to hold people off while I put the finishing touches on the album and figured out a situation for that. I knew I was sitting on some album-worthy material and I wanted to give it away, get the buzz back. Threw the idea and songs to Flash [and] he hooked it up. I've been thinking about a sequel, may be my new thing right before I drop an album, a new NC Chainsaw Massacre.
khal: What would you say has been one of the more impactful songs in your repertoire?
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: Technically, impact-wise, "I'm A Star" was my biggest song (#2 in the us on the college charts), but, impact on people in general, probably "Pain In Life" or "Broken Heart Disease". I still get hit up often by people like "Pain In Life helped me get through such and such”, or “Broken Heart Disease helped me get over the loss of ___" on a personal level. And, as an artist, somebody saying that a ‘from the heart’ song you wrote/recorded changed their lives is serious shit. I mean that's what kept me in this bullshit industry this long, those few emails and messages like that.
khal: There’s been some chatter on your live show – you definitely don’t fit into the stereotypical rapper role when it comes to live performances. What is your take on how a live show should go?
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: It's always been my ideology to make somebody remember you that night. I really take the live show serious - I really like performing and trying to win over people that have no idea who the fuck I am. It's the same thought pattern I take with my music, like "I'm going to do the opposite of what everybody else does". I really try innovative shit, if I'm on the show I try to rock that show. Rappers overall put on some of the worst shows, period, and I never wanted to be in that category. I really don't get enough credit as far as being original it's like you get more attention now by being a knockoff of somebody else.khal: How would you define success? Like, for Suicide Music: what outcome would make you react and say “this project was a success”?
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: I'm not a naive or unrealistic person, so I'll say I want that respect after the smoke clears. Peers, critics, fans and everybody to say this is a classic. If for whatever reason this is my last album, I wanna go out knowing I dropped some monumental shit.
khal: Have you made any plans for your releases post-Suicide Music?
L.E.G.A.C.Y.: You mean in the afterlife? LOL
Yesterday, I leaked an unreleased gem from L.E.G.A.C.Y. ("Happy"), as I did the week prior ("Don't Have To Stay"). He's also dropped the technicolor-version of the video for "Bang", and should be flipping some more ish in the weeks leading to Suicide Music. Stay tuned to ihatelegacy.com for more (or follow him on twitter).
Brokn.Englsh ft. Skyzoo "Clarity"
Brokn.Englsh ft. Skyzoo "Clarity" (prod. by Deal - The Villain): Wow. I love getting ill music. Deal cooked up a soulful banger from B.E., featuring the homey Skyzoo. I'm not sure where this will end up, but I know B.E., Deal and the host of those niggas are sitting on some gold. Trust."If you ain't aware, then how can you relate?"
Cymarshall Law "Blackin' Out For 6 Minutes"
Cymarshall Law "Blackin' Out For 6 Minutes": Cymar acquired Joell Ortiz' "About My Money" instrumental and does exactly what i says on the tin. Keep it locked for that Cycology 4 tape! Whaddup Aubrey!?
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
L.E.G.A.C.Y. "Happy"
L.E.G.A.C.Y. "Happy": Some of you "freelance PR" niggas should be happy I'm not going to go in on your lying, bullshit ass PR tactics on this blog. Your artist won't get one listen from me and my boring, last place blog. Anyways, this is some classic (unreleased) Legster fire, with Khrysis on the beat. I'll have an interview with the homey coming tomorrow. Oh yes, it's like that.
Maxwell "Pretty Wings"
Maxwell "Pretty Wings": Damn, I've been waiting for this one. And it does not disappoint. Maxwell's "Fortunate" is my jam, well, its my wife and I's jam. Dude has a great voice, and is just cool... smooth. Really talented nigga. This keeps that train moving, almost like he didn't leave.Blacksummer's Night is set to drop July 7th. Shouts to BGDB via YK2 Daily.
Enig'ma "Fuck Off Part 2"
Enig'ma "Fuck Off Part 2" (prod. by J-Rell): "Fuck Off Part 1" was my first intro to Perfection Music's Enig'ma, and now he comes with part two, which is on the forthcoming Make Em Look For Me Volume 2 mixtape, which is set to drop this Thursday. That beat is nutty.
[video] Black ELement ft. Jelani "The Resume" LIVE
Here's the homey Black ELement perform a cut entitled "The Resume" with Jelani LIVE at the Western Front earlier this month:
This is taken from Black EL's The Collage; hopefully I get some more info on this in the near future.
This is taken from Black EL's The Collage; hopefully I get some more info on this in the near future.
Drake ft. Tanya Morgan "Right To Left"
Drake ft. Tanya Morgan "Right To Left" (prod. by Boi-1da): Do you remember Drake's Comeback Season mixtape? Me neither. I wasn't listening to anything dude was doing whenever this was made. Apparently, the heads at TM mess with dude, have been for years, and this cut was made during those recording sessions. Ah, just read the write-up over at Rappers I Know. All you truly need to know is that dope things happen when ill MCs link up over futuristicly smooth boom-bap.
Monday, April 27, 2009
"Did I Do That?"
I love how articles are done about the Snoop Doggs and Xzibits in the world, guys who are a part of some bigger mixtape (Mr Grustle and Tha Russian Present Dubstep LA) marrying dubstep and Hip-Hop, when DJ Nappy helped usher in and pioneer that shit, the sound of Hip-Hop vocals over Dubstep, what we jokingly call THUGSTEP. Do the fucking research. You can't rewrite the history, nor can you neglect the fans and appreciators of the sound WORLDWIDE! I've gotten notes from heads across the US, as well as out in New Zealand and the UK (shouts to DJ Cable and DJ Tipz) , among other spots, that have embraced Nappy's refixes for the immediate dancefloor-mayhem that's caused when these selections are dropped. I've seen first hand what proper THUGSTEP can do to unsuspecting crowds. I dare anyone working on this mixtape to hit me up about adding DJ Nappy refixes to it. Matter of fact, if they don't add any of his refixes to it, they're corny.And you continue to shun his work. It's OK, I understand that the first heads to do things get no props or respect. We get that. But you motherfuckers can only disregard the shit we build for so long.
Shouts to the real heads who know what time it is, and big up to the homey Elucid for bringing this to my attention.
The Soul Of Hip-Hop Vol. 1 Cover+Tracklist
Stax has put together a compilation of tracks located in their vast catalogue, cuts that've been sampled by Hip-Hop luminaries that you fuck with. Check out that tracklist, though.1. 24-CARAT BLACK – “Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth”
2. THE EMOTIONS – “Blind Alley”
3. BOOKER T. & THE MGs – “Melting Pot”
4. THE BAR-KAYS – “Humpin’”
5. THE DRAMATICS – “Get Up and Get Down”
6. ISAAC HAYES – “Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic”
7. ISAAC HAYES – “Hung Up On My Baby”
8. DAVID PORTER – “I’m Afraid the Masquerade Is Over”
9. WENDY RENE – “After the Laughter (Comes Tears)”
10. CHARMELS – “As Long As I’ve Got You”
11. THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS – “Why Marry”
12. RUFUS THOMAS – “Do the Funky Penguin (Part 1)”
13. LITTLE MILTON – “Packed Up and Took My Mind”
14. WILLIAM BELL - “I Forgot To Be Your Lover”
You might not know some of these by name, but you've definitely heard them. Both Biggie and GFK flipped that David Porter track. Isaac Hayes' "Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic" was used by Public Enemy, Ice Cube and The Game, and I know a host of other cats used a lot of these. Part of why I got into Hip-Hop in the first place was because of producers flipin' samples; it was a way I got to appreciate the originals. And you should, too.
The Soul Of Hip-Hop Vol. 1 drops on April 28th.
