[video] Khujo Goodie "Shittin' Me"
[video] Slim "So Fly"
Featuring Shawty Lo & Yung Joc:
Termanology Politics As Usual Cover+Tracklist
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I told you guys on Monday that when I got more info on Politics As Usual, I'd hit you with that info properly. Well, the homey Matt just sent over the cover and tracklist, and this album looks like it's going to be a MONSTER!Tracklist:
1.) Its Time (Produced by Easy Mo Bee)
2.) Watch How It Go Down (Produced by DJ Premier)
3.) Respect My Walk (Produced by Buckwild)
4.) Hood Shit f/ Prodigy of Mobb Deep (Produced by The Alchemist)
5.) Float (Produced by Nottz)
6.) Please Don't Go (Produced by Nottz)
7.) How We Rock f/ Bun B of UGK (Produced by DJ Premier)
8.) Drugs Crime & Gorillaz f/ Sheek Louch & Freeway (Produced by Nottz)
9.) In The Streets f/Lil Fame of M.O.P. (produced by Hi-Tek)
10.) So Amazing (Produced by DJ Premier)
11.) Sorry I Lied (Produced by Large Professor)
12.) We Killin Ourselves (Produced by Pete Rock)
13.) The Chosen (Resurrecting The Game) (Produced by Havoc)
Seriously, with that batch of producers, this looks beyond ridiculous. I hate to call this an album of the year candidate before hearing it, but from top to bottom this just looks fly as hell. Word is a video for "How We Rock" is set to be dropping soon, too.
Politics As Usual, September 30th.
PS: Does "Sorry I Lied" have a KRS-One sample in it by any chance?
Sugar Tongue Slim - Demand More #3
Sugar Tongue Slim "Demand More Freestyle #3": After peepin' the first two freestyles STS has done, him and I ended up chatting a bit back and forth via e-mail, and I sent him a .rar with a batch of beats, both newer shit and some curveballs. I got an e-mail from him late Monday night with two freestyles in them. The official Demand More #3 freestyle is over Busta's amazing "Don't Touch Me" beat, causing STS to just go for broke on that throwback instrumental. Oh, and this marks the first time rock the dub has been namechecked in a freestyle! The second...Bonus Beats: Sugar Tongue Slim "Next Levels Freestyle (RTD Exclusive)": ...is an exclusive to the site, and over something you might not expect. Fans of MF Doom's King Geedorah moniker should know this beat ("Next Levels", from the Take Me To Your Leader disc), and STS shines bright over that jazzy piano. I'm guessing this is the first of the "On Demand" freestyles STS is doing!? Shouts out to him, regardless!
As another added bonus, STS sent a video...
Sugar Tongue Slim Demand More (Sneaker Edition)
Until next week... DEMAND MORE IS A MOVEMENT!
DJ Cable's Weekly Mix #27
DJ Cable's latest mix is finally here, and he decided to flip it on you guys. I know he's been on his 'tablism shit, so make sure you peep the fresh cuts and blends he threw special in this mix:DOWNLOAD
Tracklist:
01. Swizz Beatz - It's Me Bitches
02. 50 Cent - I Get Money
03. David Banner - Play
04. Ne-Yo - So Sick (DJ Cable Blend)
05. Snoop Dogg Feat. Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot
06. Busta Rhymes - Woo Hah! (DJ Cable Blend)
07. Fantasia Feat. Polow Da Don & Young Jeezzy - When I See You (remix)
08. Nicole Scherzinger Feat. T.I. - Whatever U Like
As an added bonus, here's a mix from DJ Smoov (of Def Jam UK); this was featued on BBC's 1Xtra, which is oddly how I first met DJ Cable. Check it out for a fresh Hip-Hop/R&B selection!
Che Grand, Elucid, Hip-Hop, Lessondary, loosie music, mp3, On That Leak, Spec Boogie, Tanya Morgan, Von Pea, Warning Shot
Spec Boogie "By My Side"
Spec Boogie ft. Noñameko "By My Side" (prod. by Von Pea): Nothing I can say in writing will be able to properly explain what this track means to Spec, so I will just copy the blurb he sent me:Today is the 13th anniversary of the passing of my mother so I wanted to leak a track I recorded last year dedicated to the memory of her and my father (who passed on in september 98) it may be a little personal for a blog blast but hey, I hold nothing back. I'll get back to talking that shit next week.
If that ain't real talk, I don't know what is. For those in the New York area, Spec, Che Grand, 8th W1 and Fresh Daily will be holding it down at the Gallery Bar on Orchard Street, L.E.S. NYC (here's the flyer). Loosie.
related: Elucid "24 Hour Heartbreaker"
Elucid "24 Hour Heartbreaker"
Elucid "24 Hour Heartbreaker": Flipping Adult.'s "Good Deeds", Elucid spits some fiery flames on those chicks who you love but don't share that feeling. Dude channels Elvis and Prince, all the while maintaining his unique voice over this skankin' electro-punk romp.Like He Stole Something
Enigmatik hipped me to this link over at Dallas' spot, of what is definitely some fucking police brutality:
(Here's a direct link if the above video isn't loading up)
A fucking BLACK COP beat that nigga like he was a slave. KRS-One was so on point. No Justice from the punk police. Sad part is, niggas are scared of revolution... how long are YOU going to let this go on?
(Here's a direct link if the above video isn't loading up)
A fucking BLACK COP beat that nigga like he was a slave. KRS-One was so on point. No Justice from the punk police. Sad part is, niggas are scared of revolution... how long are YOU going to let this go on?
Ready To Die: The O.G. Edition
Sick. No need to get all deep in this, just know that this (DJ-less) mixtape features the original Ready To Die songs, complete in their unreleased, uncleared sample glory, just like how Biggie would've wanted you to hear it.DOWNLOAD
Tracklist:
01 Intro(Original Uncleared Sample Version)
02 Things Done Changed(Original Version)
03 Gimme The Loot(Uncensored Never Before Heard Version)
04 Machine Fun Funk(Dj Premier Version)
05 Warning(Original Version)
06 Ready To Die(Original Beat Version)
07 One More Chance(Original Uncleared Sample Version)
08 Fuck Me(Interlude)
09 The What(Original Unheard Lyrics Version)
10 Juicy(Pete Rock Version)
11 Everyday Struggle(Demo Version)
12 Me And My Bitch(Original Beat Version)
13 Respect(Original Extended Version)
14 Friend Of Mine(Original Demo Version)
15 Whatchu Want(Unreleased Original Version)
16 Suicidal Thoughts(Pete Rock Version)
17 Come On(Unreleased Original Version)
18 Who Shot Ya(Original Demo Version)
19 Mac’s N Dons(Unreleased)
20 Pepsi Freestyle(Original Unreleased Version)
21 Biggie Got That Hype Shit(Unreleased Demo)
Via The Hip Hop & Vinyl Giant (spotted over at GRANDGOOD).
Bekay "Uncle Murdered"
Bekay "Uncle Murdered" (Uncle Murda Diss): Wow, I had no idea Uncle Murda changed his name to BK... looks like "BK" has awoken the beast...Uncle Murdered? In response to Uncle Murder’s name change to ‘BK’ that was announced on Hot 97 on Friday, July 18, the ‘real’ Bekay has some words for Uncle Murder as he battles to claim his moniker. “You’re a liar, the streets is sick of your bars/ Uncle Murder?, more like Aunty M from the Wizard of Oz” -Bekay delivers back to back punch lines over classic Alchemist production
Can't wait to hear Murda's response. Why would he change his name to "BK" anyways? He trying to get a new single put on Urban radio?
Nas "What It Is"
Nas "What It Is" (prod. by DJ Khalil): Finally, a Full, dirty, CDQ version of this track I've been hype over since February has come out. Khalil is a beast on this beat, and Esco does the damn thing.Jacked from Nah Right.
DJ G-Spot Philly Star Power Mixtape
I guess we know why all those Freeway freestyles were being done...DOWNLOAD
Tracklist:
1. Freeway Intro
2. Cassidy – Amnesia
3. Cassidy – In One & Out The Other
4. Cassidy – Money Come Fast
5. Cassidy – Let’s Get It
6. Cassidy – Lost It All
7. Cassidy – Definitely In It
8. Cassidy – Pullin Out That Pistol
9. Cassidy – A Millie
10. Cassidy – Rap City Freestyle feat Kanye West
11. Cassidy & Freeway – Battle Pt 1
12. Freeway – Reality Rap
13. Freeway – A 2 B
14. Freeway – It’s Drought Time
15. Freeway – The Flow Master
16. Freeway – Freedom Of Speech
17. Freeway – Let The Beat Build
18. Freeway – This Can’t Be Real
19. Freeway – Take It To The Top feat 50 Cent
20. Freeway Speaks
21. Freeway – Paper Planes (rmx) feat MIA
22. Freeway – Getting Mine feat Rick Ross & Fabolous (prod by Breez)
23. Freeway & Cassidy – Battle Pt 2
24. DJ G-Spot – DJ’s Unite Or Die Outro
Free hosts this as well.
KeiP.H "Don't Like Me Now"
KeiP.H "Don't Like Me Now": Some fresh flavors straight out of the 215. I'm liking this one, I can't lie. Check his MySpace for more beats.Shouts to Young Sav for the heads up.
[video] Dem Franchize Boyz "Mr. Feel Good"
Featuring Mannie Fresh:
DJ Revolution King Of The Decks Cover+Tracklist
I hit you with the advanced word on this album back in February, and Matt just sorted the cover and tracklist for you heads to gander upon:1.) Intro f/Jazzy Jeff
2.) King Of The Decks f/ Sean Price & Tash
3.) THE DJ f/ KRS ONE
4.) Do My Thing f/ Guilty Simpson & Royce Da 5' 9"
5.) LADJ (skit)
6.) Funky Piano f/ Bishop Lamont, Crooked I, Styliztik Jones
7.) For The Kids (skit)
8.) The Big Top f/ Special Teamz
9). Start The Revolution f/ Boot Camp Clik
10.) Scratch Nerds (skit)
11.) Invaders from the Planet Sqratch f/ DJ Qbert
12.) EY! f/ Joell Ortiz and Termanology (Produced by DJ Revolution & DJ Numark)
13.) Casualties of Tour f/ Rakaa Iriscience (produced by Marco Polo)
14.) Damage f/ Blaq Poet & Bumpy Knuckles
15.) Willie Lynch f/ Styliztik Jones and KBimean
16.) The Biggest Up f/ DJ Premier (Skit)
17.) Blow Da Spot f/ Strong Arm Steady
18.) School f/ Planet Asia
19.) Spit Ridiculous f/ Defari
20.) Pro's & Con's f/ Evidence
21.) Calling Haul (Skit)
22.) Man or Machine
23.) The Set Up f/ Sway & King Tech
24.) The Re-Match f/ DJ Spinbad
All tracks on this badboy are produced, mixed and arranged by DJ Revolution, so you know this is official. Album in stores September 16th on Duck Down.
PS: "Funky Piano" comes by way of Nah Right.
[video] Big Boi Speaks To DJ Envy
Speaks on the Lucious Leftfoot LP, as well as on the Killer Mike beef:
Shouts to Enigmatik for the heads up.
Shouts to Enigmatik for the heads up.
Shawn Hewitt "One On One"
Shawn Hewitt "One On One": New, interesting Pop record from Shawn Hewitt, who represents Toronto, Canada. Dude has a nice, unique voice, and brings that raw emotion to his lyrics. Fans of cuts that truly tug at the heart strings should check this out. Shawn's Spare Hearts drops on Sept. 30th on EMI Canada.Shouts to Jon Jon for the link!
Rhymefest "What's Up"
Rhymefest ft. Jadakiss & Chamillionaire "What's Up": As long as Andrew is going to keep dropping these, and they keep sounding hot, I'm gonna keep posting them. 'Fest, you need to find this dude, forreal!Young Jeezy ft. Jay-Z "Put On (Remix)"
Young Jeezy ft. Jay-Z "Put On (Remix)": Young Sav hit me with this last night (this morning?), but I didn't even check it until this morning. It's the dirty version, because you know I like my rhymes filthy. Nothing too stupendous about this, although I like Jay's effortless-ness. I finally checked that Jezzy interview in Vibe, and dude is talkin' that real shit. Being a father and all that, I feel for him. We'll see how The Recession plays out...[video] Raekwon on KarmaloopTV (Part 1)
Part 2 to drop tomorrow.
[video] Muja Messiah & Slug Live (7/27/2008)
Here's some footage that Saucy Dame Delux took from Muja's album release party this past Sunday:
related: Muja Messiah ft. Black Thought "Give It Up"
related: Muja Messiah ft. Black Thought "Give It Up"
Jah-C ft. V/A "Soul Banger (Remix)"
Jah-C ft. Baje One, Scott Thorough, MC K-Swift, Stimulus & Cavalier "Soul Banger (Remix)": I brought you guys the video for the original last month; here's the official remix of "Soul Banger", which will be on the forthcoming Soul Banger EP, due out on Coalmine Records.Izza Kizza Kizzaland Mixtape
Izza Kizza is the newest artist signed to Timbaland's Mosley Music Group (and a cat I was just randomly reading about him in Vibe); here's his latest mixtape, mixed by Nick Catchdubs:DOWNLOAD
Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Flippin' In The Rizzide
03. I'm The Izza Kizza
04. Millionaire (Preview)
05. Walk The Dog ft. Missy Elliot
06. Wham!
07. Timbo Freestyle
08. Tell 'Em What My Name Iz
09. Red Wine
10. Here I Izz
11. Ooh La La (Preview)
12. Living My Dreams (Preview)
13. Don't Stop Go!
14. They're Everywhere
15. Hello
16. Me & Keesha (Boy Meets Girl)
17. Testimonial
18. PUSH
19. Outro
20. Georgie Porgie (Bonus)
What's good with two Nick Catchdubs mixes in one day? Via That Real Ish.
Muja Messiah ft. Black Thought "Give It Up"
Muja Messiah ft. Black Thought "Give It Up" (prod. by Malik Worthy): MPLS titan Muja Messiah and Illadelp representer Black Thought link up over a sick track, taken from Muja's forthcoming Thee Adventures Of A B-Boy D-Boy, which is in stores TODAY! Go cop that!Peep this write-up on Muja from the Twin Cities Daily Planet.
Shouts to Jon Jon for the track!
related: Muja Messiah "At All Cost (My Economics)" \ Muja Messiah "Growing Pains"
Nick Catchdubs Slick
Check this, for lack of a better term, slick, mix from the one like Nick Catchdubs:DOWNLOAD
Tracklist:
01. Pase Rock “Get Money Kids”
02. 50 Cent “I Get Money (Catch On 45)”
03. Trap House “Step Into”
04. Bad Yard Club “In De Ghetto (GrandTheft Remix)”
05. Dukeyman “Shine”
06. DJ Sega “Everybody Handz Up”
07. Machines Don’t Care “Juggs”
08. Mr Vegas “Round Of Applause”
09. Moby “I Love To Move In Here (Crookers Bass In Here Mix)”
10. Nacho Lovers “Acid Life”
11. Jamie Anderson and Content “Body Jackin”
12. DJ Big Red “Jakybodi”
13. DJ Will Roc “Replay Again”
14. Loco Dice “Pimp Jackson Is Talking Now!!!”
15. Lil Bo Tweak “K Rizzle”
16. 2 Bad Mice “Hold It Down”
17. Bassbin Twins “Woppa”
18. Loefah “It’s Yours”
19. Big Tuck “Not A Stain On Me”
20. Busta Rhymes “I Got Bass”
Via Trash Menagerie.
[video] Bow Wow "Big Bank Take Lil Bank"
Featuring Swizz Beats:
Who Killed Obama?
Pretty interesting piece, when you peep this post over at Animal New York and get a bit of the story behind it. Props to Elucid for hitting me with the link.[video] The Mighty Underdogs ft. MF Doom "Gunfight"
Via Okayplayer:
The self-proclaimed hip-hop supergroup is comprised of Lateef the Truth Speaker (Quannum Projects), Headnodic (Crown City Rockers), and Gift of Gab (Blackalicious), and they will release their first album on Def Jux this October, entitled Droppin' Science Fiction. In addition to MF Doom, guests include DJ Shadow, Mr. Lif, and Damian "JR Gong" Marley, among others.
Bonus Beats: The Mighty Underdogs "Anthem" [mirror]
Via Nah Right.
Termanology ft. Bun B "How We Rock"
Termanology ft. Bun B "How We Rock" (prod. by DJ Premier): Tracks like these are the stuff of dreams for Hip-Hop heads on the 'Net. Termanology's Politics As Usual drops on September 30th via S.T Records/Nature Sounds, with production from Primo, Pete Rock, The Alchemist, Hi-Tek, Havoc, Nottz, Buckwild, Large Professor & Easy Mo Bee. More word on this when I get it!Shouts to Matt for this one, as per usual!
How Much Is Too Much?
How many stories like the death of "Scooter" Pikes, or the recent hospitalization of Mace Hutchinson, both involving excessive use of a taser, do we need to hear before we question the authorities? I can understand the use of a taser to subdue an unruly citizen, I get that, and prefer it over more lethal weaponry. My thing is, after two, maybe 3 shots with the taser (depending on height & weight), when does a cop just say "OK, let's try something else"? When does it step over the line of trying to get a situation under control and become police brutality?9 times surely seems like it was over the limit, and that killed Pikes. 19 times is far too many, and luckily Hutchinson is alive, albeit suffering from a laundry list of ailments, including a serious fall that the tasering delayed.
If I went out and had a dispute with 5-0, and I felt threatened, legally had a taser on me and shot the cop with it, could I get off on a light rap? I highly doubt it. I seriously feel as its us against them. My thing is, my hood isn't nearly as bad as other spots in my area, and yet I get double looks from cops when I don't fit any kind of description. Shit like that makes a nigga feel like, while my taxes go to pay their checks, they could give fuck-all about me.
And then they wonder why people in the US can't trust them. Look at the timeless issues people in general (not just based on color/sexuality) have had against the authorities. And there are good cops out there, but it feels like the cats who are whupping upside your head or repeatedly electrocuting you are outnumbering the cats who help old ladies cross the street, walk the city beat and truly give a damn about our communities.
Hopefully we can see an end to these excessive forms of police brutality.
[video] Lil' Wayne "Got Money"
Featuring T-Pain & Mack Maine:
[video] The Alchemist "Key To The City"
Featuring Prodigy & Nina Sky:
rock the dub radio: episode 025
I had a busy weekend and din't think I'd get a chance to do this, then suddenly around 11PM Friday night, I got hit with some inspiration. I wonder why cats are doing remixes of M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes" NOW!? In any case, loads of freestyles that I dug dropped in the last few weeks, so I included my favorites, alongside from fresh flavors from the likes of the GZA, Spec Boogie, Elucid, Nov Ganon, A.R.M., Amanda Diva, Big Boi, Rhymefest and others, including the full version of Joe Budden's "Who". Check it!rock the dub radio: episode 025
(MP3 / beatplexity mirror)
Tracklist:
01/M.I.A. ft. Freeway "Paper Planes (Remix)"
02/Esso "Paper Planes"
03/Butta Verses "Officer Ross"
04/Redman "I Run My Block Freestyle"
05/Theo "Grammy Family Freestyle"
06/Joe Budden "Addiction Freestyle"
07/Rukus "Addiction Freestyle"
08/MF Doom "Sniper Elite"
09/Ghostface Killah "Murder Goons"
10/GZA "Alphabets"
11/A.R.M. "Uprisin'"
12/Amanda Diva "Night Flights"
13/Big Boi ft. Mary J. Blige "Sumthins Gotta Give"
14/J Dilla "Oxtopus Boom Boom"
15/J Dilla ft. Nottz & Boogieman "Fight Club"
16/Nov Ganon "Get Loose"
17/Andre 3000 x Che Grand "Airtight Ninja"
18/Elucid "Mannequin (Dead Fresh)"
19/Spec Boogie "S.B."
20/Spec Boogie & Elucid On Crack Distributors Radio
21/Vordul Mega ft. Vast Aire "AK47"
22/NoCanDo "Black Captain America"
23/Mos Def "Twilight Speedball (Live)"
24/Skillz ft. Truck North "Yeah Ya Know It"
24/Rashid Hadee "Get Mine"
25/Rhymefest "Real Nigga Quotes"
26/Cy Yung "Stand & Da Liver"
27/Cormega ft. DJ Red Alert, PMD, Grand Puba, KRS-One & Big Daddy Kane "Fresh"
28/Nas x Styles P "Hope I'm Black"
29/The Game ft. Lil' Wayne "My Life (Alternate Version)"
30/Joe Budden "Who (Full Version)"
rock the dub radio: URL/RSS/iTunes.
[video] New LOST Video
Just like last year, Dr. Marvin Candle (or shall I say Pierre Chang) is back in another LOST teaser video; last year's vid was pretty wild, and ended up tying into the season very well, so I imagine this one will do the same:
Lostpedia has the complete rundown. You guys up for another ARG? Doc Arzt also has the full LOST panel, and EW has provided a bit of scoop, too.
Lostpedia has the complete rundown. You guys up for another ARG? Doc Arzt also has the full LOST panel, and EW has provided a bit of scoop, too.
Ludacris & DJ Drama Gangsta Grillz: The Preview
Ludacris has had cuts leaking from this for the last few weeks, and it's finally here. Many heads are already jumping up and down over this one. You be the judge...DOWNLOAD
Tracklist:
01. And Starring…
02. Still Spittin’
03. DTP Magic (Feat. Willy Northpole)
04. Get Up Get Out (Feat. Block Xchange)
05. So Thoro
06. The Vocalizer
07. Bigg Ass House
08. 2 Kings (Feat. I-20)
09. Politics As Usual
10. Look What I Got (Feat. Playaz Circle)
11. Pinky Shinin’ (Feat. Small World)
12. Sho’Nuff Revisited (Feat. Lil Fate)
13. Ordinary Negroes
14. Busta Rhymes - Throw It Up (Feat. Lil Wayne & Ludacris)
15. LA The DarkMan - Coogi Down (Feat. Willie The Kid)
16. I’m A Dog (Feat. Playaz Circle)
17. Smokin Big Kill (Feat. Shawnna)
18. Stay Together
19. We Ain’t Worried Bout You
20. Roll The Credits
21. Been Puttin On / Secret Song
Spotted over at BGDB, via OnSMASH.
Wow.
Just a nice Kim Kardashian ass-shot via The Superficial.
Tricky "Council Estate (Drums of Death Remix)": I brought you the original in video form back in May, the South Rakkas Remix back in June, and now I bring you this glitchy, hyper mix from Drums of Death. Tracks like this will throw the dancefloor into a frenzy, especially with how the track flips around the 3:45 mark.The single for "Knowle West Boy" drops in North America on August 5th, and will feature the aforementioned South Rakkas & Drums of Death mixes alongside a mix from Toddla T. Shouts to KCG for the links, and the info!
[video] Spec Boogie & Elucid On Crack Distributors Radio
Elucid told me they were on Crack Distributors a week or so ago, and I figured it'd be online. Looks like eskay got the drop on it:
Spec Boogie & Elucid Freestyle
Spec Boogie Interview
Spec Boogie & Elucid Freestyle
Spec Boogie Interview
"I am neither black nor white. I’m both"
Lynn Whitfield's daughter, Grace Gibson, wrote this interesting piece after watching CNN's Black In America special:Although I found this segment of “Black in America” to be highly informative for the general public, I was disappointed that the interviews in the section on what it is like to be biracial in America seemed to focus only on the more negative aspects. With the eyes of the world now on Barack Obama, I had hoped for a more balanced discussion on what a positive symbol a mixed race person can project.
Obama’s candidacy embodies change and hope for so many in this country of all generations, genders, races and cultures. His message of bringing us all together as Americans is enhanced by his mixed heritage. The biracial person personifies the breaking down of racial barriers that so many fought and died for in the civil rights movement. It is what Dr. Martin Luther King stood for and what his legacy of equality imparts to us today. So one should feel nothing but pride to be mixed in America.
If parents of biracial children are too concerned about what race their children identify and associate with, the only outcome will be confusion. They should rear their children to have enough self-esteem and self-confidence to be their own persons — encouraging them to be strong children who can grow up to be strong biracial adults.
There should be no need for them to say “I am black” or “I am white” because they are neither, yet they are both. Trying to force a choice is often done just to accommodate the people around them. Why should it be so difficult to understand that a person can be and take pride in two races, ethnically and culturally? Those who cannot accept this are perpetuating the kind of ignorance that would only resegregate society by taking away a positive symbol of integration, the mixed child, and restricting him or her to an either-or status.
In a world where a biracial man may well become the next President of the United States, all that a parent should be trying to instill in a child is pride in his or her race or races.
I am proud to be a child born to two loving, talented, creative people – a mother and father who happened to be of African-American and English descent, respectively. I do not feel confused at all nor do I have an identity crisis. I do not feel lost in society nor rejected by any race because I am all races in one.
I am the melting pot, and in our global society, soon all the children of the world will be a mixture of races as well. So why should we try to pick and choose what we want and don’t want our children to be? Why can’t we just accept our common humanity and try to refocus our energies on more pressing matters such as Hurricane Dolly in Texas, infected children in flooded Burmese streets, earthquake victims in China, AIDS patients in Sub-Saharan Africa or those here in Washington, D.C.?
As the world confronts these and other serious challenges to survival, why add more complications by trying to reduce a living symbol of racial harmony to a checked-box identity?
Really well thought out, I think. Definitely something to think about, with Obama on the cusp of becoming our fearless leader.
[video] KKZ Interviews Don Cannon
My homies over at Konsole Kingz interviewed Don Cannon about the staduim music within the NCAA '09 game:
Shouts to Kayla for the link.
Shouts to Kayla for the link.
RIP Randy Pausch
Rest in power goes out to Randy Pausch, the professor who's battle with pancreatic cancer was the inspiration for his "Last Lecture", which ended up taking the 'Net, and the world, by storm with its powerful message, even ending with him putting out a book. Truly a testament to positive thinking in today's negative world, dude had the right attitude.Prof. Pausch died today at the age of 47. My condolences go out to his wife and children.
Carnegie Mellon has the entire hour plus lecture up on YouTube:
California's Salary Terminator
You guys hear Gov. Schwarzenegger's plan to cut the salaries of California state workers to minumum wage?! How insane is that! Dude is taking that Terminator shit seriously, eh? I mean, don't shit on the cats who work for the state because you and your suit-and-tie butt buddies couldn't get a proper budget on the table by July 1st.Reminds me of a story I was reading today about my home state's plan to save $180,000 by, get this, eliminating the use of paper calendars within the state offices. Granted, yes, they say "oh, there are so many online calendars one can use", but there has to be a host of cuts that could save a boatload of funds that the state ends up blowing yearly. We're in a serious pickle, debt-wise, and we end up doing nickel & dime savings? What's $180G's savings when we are in a much deeper hole? That's like throwing a Lifesavers candy to a drowning man.
And the people are always to blame. We need to flip the systems within our country, do some massive belt-tightening, and reorganize. Not cut the funds of people who are working for you, or cutting out things that people need.
Christ.
[video] The Theo Show: Episodes 7 & 8
"Theo x U-N-I"
"RI Sound Session 2008"
Theo will be on Crack Distributors Radio on 7/30/08, and performing with U-N-I for the RE-UP Gang Album Release Event @ The Highline Ballroom on August 12th. The Birth is set to drop on 08/08/08 as well. To keep up with all things Theo, make sure you peep his MySpace.
"RI Sound Session 2008"
Theo will be on Crack Distributors Radio on 7/30/08, and performing with U-N-I for the RE-UP Gang Album Release Event @ The Highline Ballroom on August 12th. The Birth is set to drop on 08/08/08 as well. To keep up with all things Theo, make sure you peep his MySpace.
Nov Ganon "Get Loose"
Nov Ganon "Get Loose": One of URB's Next 1000, Nov goes for broke over this muted snare-heavy beat. Lovin' how he coasts over this one, forreal.related: The Lighthouse Project (Disc 1)
Bumpy Knuckles Crazy Like A Foxxx Cover+Tracklist
Fat Beats will be putting out Bumpy Knuckles' 14-year overdue Crazy Like A Foxxx 2CD-opus on July 29th. This thing has been sitting on the MCA shelves since '93, literally. Most of this is previously unheard, and not necessarily for the public's consumption, but fans of Freddie Foxxx are going to be flippin' over a lot of the tracks on this album.Tracklist:
DISC 1: JAILHOUSE VERSION
1. Can't Break Away
2. Crazy Like a Foxxx (Ultramagnetic dis)
3. Interlude
4. So Tough (video mix)
5. Daddy Boot Knock
6. Project Mice
7. Jailhouse Rock
8. Killa (feat. 2Pac)
9. Meet Some Skins
10. Interlude
11. Shotty in the Back
12. Interlude
13. Funk in yo Brain
14. Step (feat. Chuck D of Public Enemy)
15. Do What You Gotta Do
16. Pressure on the Brain
17. Rev Glock (skit)
18. Rev Glock
19. Crazy Like a Foxxx (alternate mix)
20. Amen
DISC 2: DITC VERSION
1993 Demo Version Produced by Showbiz, Lord Finesse, & Buckwild
1. Intro
2. Call of the Wild
3. Can't Break Away
4. Click Click
5. 8 Bars to Catch a Body
6. Project Mice
7. Rev. Glock
8. Crazy Like a Foxxx
9. Man Destroys Man
10. Pressure on the Brain
11. Who is the Middle Man
12. Cook a Niggaz Ass (feat. Kool G Rap)
Don't think this will be hot? Check out this preview of the album, and get back to that sick Hip-Hop that's all but lost today. Shouts to Michelle for the info.
Chris Rock: Kill The Messenger
When I read Chris Rock's interview with Rolling Stone earlier this year (I believe), I had a feeling he was going to be doing a new special before the election; now I get word that Kill The Messenger, his forthcoming 90 minute stand-up special, will be premiering on HBO on September 27th. I cannot wait. Expect a shitload of election drama, with some Jesse Jackson and Don Imus thrown in to boot, I'd imagine.Props to Tenny for the heads up.
S.O.U.L. Purpose "Stop Playin'"
S.O.U.L. Purpose "Stop Playin'": Some new shit from Mazzi. You gotta love that, now that Perp and I started up MMA, I've been re-watching last year's World Rap Championships, and I didn't realize that Mazzi was the host. Craziness.
Sugar Tongue Slim - Demand More #2
Sugar Tongue Slim "Demand More Freestyle #2": This week, STS flips Pacific Division's "Fat Boys", breakin' down his style game. Gotta love how this is essentially the flipside to the post I did previously, but hey that's how it goes sometimes.related: Sugar Tongue Slim - Demand More #1
Elucid "Mannequin (Dead Fresh)"
Elucid "Mannequin (Dead Fresh)": Homey took it to the left this week. And damn is it fly, even though its a pointed take on cats who spend their ends to look like those adult-sized dolls you see in store windows. I actually end up laughing at cats who rock exclusive ugly-wear, while I go to Walmart and grab up some cargo shorts and keep it moving.Did you miss my interview with Elucid?
Butta Verses "Officer Ross"
Butta Verses "Officer Ross (Biggest Fraud Freestyle)": Damn William Roberts, you let someone son you about your lies on your own shit?!? Props to Butta for doing this; Reality BV in stores Sept. 1st.Shouts to Enigmatik for sending this to me.
Cynergy Soundz & J Slikk Present Foreign Currency
You gotta know where you came from to know where the fuck you're going. This release (Foreign Currency), which has been upped for you for free, can be seen as the beginning of the BPA clique. Cynergy Soundz & J. Slikk split production on this, and it features hot bars from the likes of Cy Yung (his first collabo with Slikk, "Heaven 2 Me", is on here), Asylum 7, The Life and a host of others, as well as interludes, instrumentals and a whole host of Soulful Hip-Hop. Period. Mind you, this is three years old, so if you keep it locked to the new BPA material, you can definitely chart the growth, ya dig?Foreign Currency 2 will be out, hopefully by this time next year. I'll keep you posted.
Nite of Bliss 2008 (7/25/2008)
My homey Soulbrotha will be performing LIVE at this event on Friday in Houston. Here are the details:
Time and Place Date: Friday, July 25, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn Hotel
Street: 11160 Southwest Freeway
City/Town: Houston, TX
For questions and other info call: 281.300.8865
Also have some things in the works with SB... I'll keep you posted!
DJ Cable's Weekly Mix #26
DJ Cable comes in this week with a bit more of the B-more/Electro flex to his selection:DOWNLOAD
Tracklist:
01. M.O.P. Feat. Busta Rhymes, Tephlon & Remy Ma - Ante Up (Remix)
02. M.O.P. - Ante Up (Tittsworth Remix)
03. Ludacris - Move Bitch (DJ Neoteric Remix)
04. Just Blaze - Friday Night (Titts Bonus Beats)
05. Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (Tittsworth Remix)
06. Daft Punk - Technologic
07. Outkast Feat. Sleepy Brown - The Way You Move
08. Chromeo - Opening Up
Get your workout on to this.
Nike Air Questo
More info and pics on this over at Sole Redemption.Murs & 9th Wonder Sweet Lord
The wait is finally over. Grab this for free, then cop Murs For President on September 30th.DOWNLOAD
Tracklist:
1. The Intro
2. Are You Ready?
3. Nina Ross
4. Free
5. And I Love It
6. Pusshhhhhh
7. It’s For Real
8. Marry Me
9. Love The Way
10. Murs Inatra
Via 2DB, by way of www.mursand9thwonder.com.
Redman "I Run My Block Freestyle"
Redman "I Run My Block Freestyle": Who cares if Red chooses NOW to rip up Jay-Z's "Show Me What You Got" instrumental, I HAD to swipe this from Shake and post up one of my favorite MCs of all time. Jersey reppin'!Rashid Hadee "Get Mine"
Rashid Hadee "Get Mine" (prod. by J. Slikk): Yesterday I brought you an R&B number from Oscah that Slikk produced, now here's a slick collabo from Chi-town MC Rashid Hadee and J. Slikk, from Slikk's forthcoming compilation Flavor Spectrum, which will be out for free.99 this Fall (sampler should be dropping in two weeks or so, followed by a host of other things). Nice classic vibe here in the beat, and Rashid wastes no time speaking on that paper chase focus he has. Ill meeting of the minds, don't try to snooze.I keep tellin' you guys, BPA is coming this year...
Raekwon "Blood Missiles"
Raekwon "Blood Missiles": Damn Alex, Killer Beez keep lacing with that loveliness. Rae over a smooth beat. I like this one right here.A.R.M. "Uprisin'"
A.R.M. "Uprisin'": Meka dropped "Delilah" yesterday, and I got hit with that cut and this track in my inbox today. I love hearing MCs from other regions, especially the motherland, catchin' wreck. Make sure you keep up with both Krukid & M.anifest, as well as Budo on the boards, as they are a force to be reckoned with!Spec Boogie "S.B."
Spec Boogie "S.B.": You already know; Spec's Warning Shot for today comes in the form of homeboy coasting over this flute-laced banger. You gotta love how he takes something simple, like shortening his name to S.B., and flips it into a whole rhyme... just listen to it.[video] One Dae "BK All Dae"
This Marco Polo-produced banger is from One Dae's Daes & Times album, which features appearances from Sean Price, Evidence and C-Rayz Walz, as well as beats from Domingo, M-Phazes, Ayatollah & Marco Polo:
One Dae also has his The ScrapBook mixtape (which is hosted by Sean Price) available for purchase from his MySpace page; for those who want a preview, here are two free tracks from the mixtape, which features Coalmine's DJ Dutchmaster and Bekay.
Shouts to KONCEPT for the heads up!
One Dae also has his The ScrapBook mixtape (which is hosted by Sean Price) available for purchase from his MySpace page; for those who want a preview, here are two free tracks from the mixtape, which features Coalmine's DJ Dutchmaster and Bekay.
Shouts to KONCEPT for the heads up!
Oscah "Lose You 2 Love You"
Oscah "Lose You 2 Love You" (prod. by J. Slikk): This is the first single from Oscah's 1st EP with BPA, Reinventing The Soulstar, which is produced by J. Slikk & Cynergy Soundz. Beautiful Soul vibes on this one, don't even sleep. This EP is out in November IN STORES (well, in Best Buy & FYE so far), and this track willbe hitting major radio markets, so if you see this on your playlist, call in and request!BPA, damnit.
RTDCOMP: Chromeo LIVE In The UK
I have something special for you fans of the Montreal/NY duo Chromeo out in the UK. Word is that San Miguel Hidden Depths is throwing a series of five one-off music and media events in London and Manchester, UK, and Chromeo will be doing a lil' something special...On August 21st, 2008, Chromeo and some of their friends and inspirations will be taking over The End / AKA for an evening of electro-funky vibes and freaktastic dance grooves. The final line-up of this event will not be revealed until the night of the event, but if you're a fan of Chromeo, you might want to get in on this. And I can help make that happen...
I have two pairs of tickets available to two lucky readers. Entry is simple: send me an email to khaldub@gmail.com with the subject CHROMEO AUGUST 21ST by August 14th. That's it. I will alert the winners via e-mail, so good luck!
This event will be frmo 8PM until "late", and the ONLY other way to get tickets is to register at San Miguel's site.
And to entice you even further, peep a few exclusive MP3s I got sent from Clare (big up for the info, ma):
- Chromeo "Tenderoni (MSTRKRFT Remix)"
- Chromeo "Needy Girl (Lifelike Edit)"
Good luck!
Rhymageddon
