Friday, November 20, 2009
New music: Snoop Dogg - "I Wanna Rock"
I asked on twitter what this was to crickets but I forgot, google is your friend:
Snoop Dogg - "I Wanna Rock" [usershare mp3 links: stream | download]
Word to Rob Base, I f-cks with this. Y'all dig though? From the album, Malice in Wonderland: in stores 12.8.09.
Online:
Snoop Dogg - website | myspace | twitter
Labels: Snoop Dogg
New mixtape: The Empire x DJ Skee pres. Pill - 4075: The Refill
I ain't gonna blow it up but if things go the way they look like they might, cats is gonna be REAL surprised at what label Pill eventually signs to. I might not be known for gossip but I've called some major stories correctly and EARLY in the past and not gotten the credit, so pay attention!
Try it before you buy it:
Pill - 4075: The Refill
Like what you heard? Download The Empire x DJ Skee pres. Pill - 4075: The Refill: DJ Version | No DJ Verison [mediafire links via TSS / Pill4180.com]
Back-up links: DJ | No DJ [Rapidshare links]
Thanks also, Dom Corleone.
Online:
Pill - website | twitter | myspace | imeem
Labels: DJ Skee, mixtapes, Pill, The Empire
New music: Keys N Krates – Live Re-Mixing 101
KEYS N KRATES - Re-Mixing 101 by Keys N Krates
I wish this trailer was more music and less 'tastemaker' DJ & media cosigns but I get it: who wouldn't want to show blog idols like Nick, DJ Eleven and Terry Urban talking about how fly they sh-t was? Between this and Dame Dash's BlakRoc project, I think we're seeing the future of music. But maybe that's just me....
Still not clear on what Keys N Krates is after watching the trailer and playing the mix above though? Check this plug:
"Urb Magazine Presents Keys N Krates // Live Re-Mixing 101
Live Re-Mixing 101 is the the history of hip-hop and dance music getting ripped apart and rebuilt in real time, resulting in one of the most exciting, connective and participatory experiences in live music today.
Comprised of an award-winning DJ, Jr Flo, Matisse on keys and Adam Tune on drums, Keys N Krates have a communal arrangement that allows a manipulative diversity unprecedented in DJ culture.
Showcasing KNK's party-rock performances, Live Re-Mixing 101 includes their signature deconstructed compositions of: Mos Def's "Ms. Fat Booty," Tribe Called Quest favorites, The Fugees' "Fu-Gee-La," Talib Kweli's "Get By," Dr. Dre's "Next Episode," Simian Mobile Disco's "We Are Your Friends" and more."
Online:
Keys N Krates - website | blog | myspace | youtube
[via COMB / Urb.com / I Love TO]
Labels: Its a T.dot Thing
Video: BlakRoc Episode #9 feat. Pharoahe Monch
I featured this before HERE but here's a bonus download of the track they're working on in the video:
BlakRoc - "Dollaz and Sense" feat. Pharoahe Monch & RZA [usershare mp3 links: stream | download via 2dbz]
Shout to my dude, Guy who manages Monch.
The BlakRoc Project drops "Black Friday" (11.27)
Online:
BlakRoc - website
Labels: Black Keys, Blak Roc, Damon Dash, Pharoahe Monch
Video: Creative Control: Edan & Mos Def
More BlakRoc/Dame Dash-related sh-t. Here's the plug:
"Moments cannot be manufactured and once passed cannot be recreated. The DD172 space is an artistic epicenter where every passing instant becomes one of consequence and Creative Control is the lens that brings those glaring moments into focus. Creative Control, the brainchild of Directors Coodie and Chike and media mogul Dame Dash is an online media network bringing you original web series and music shot by the artists themselves. The series Sessions at DD172 will be an exhibition of talent caught candidly as they pass through the space curated by Dame Dash. Spotlighting artists like Mos Def, The Black Keys, Zoe Kravitz, and commencing with the release of the Black Roc Project, Creative Control will view the cross section of talent of all genres from every angle. See the full project as it launches Nov 27th on CreativeControl.tv"
[via 2dopeboyz]
Bonus:
BlakRoc – "On The Vista" feat. Mos Def [mp3 download links: yousendit | direct mp3]
Related:
Dame Dash Is Saving Hip-Hop. [via TSS]
Online:
Creative Control | BlakRoc
Labels: Black Keys, Blak Roc, Damon Dash, Edan, Mos Def
Video: BlakRoc – "Ain’t Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)" feat. Mos Def & Jim Jones
Video: BLAKROC webisode week 8
With Billy Danze of MOP, Nicole Wray and Damon Dash.
"BlakRoc is album featuring the Black Keys and some of the biggest names in hip-hop will be released Nov. 27 2009 (the so-called "Black Friday" day after Thanksgiving.
The project was spearheaded by rapper Jim Jones [ed note: really??] and also sports contributions from Mos Def, Q-Tip, RZA, Raekwon, Ludacris, Pharoahe Monch, NOE, Nicole Wray, Billy Danze and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard."
Bonus:
BlakRoc - "Hope You're Happy" feat. Black Keys, Billy Danz, Q-tip & Nicole Wray [usershare mp3 download links: stream | download via OKP]
Online:
Blak Roc - website
Labels: Billy Danze, Black Keys, Blak Roc, Damon Dash, M.O.P.
New music: Blak Roc – "Stay Off The F-ckin’ Flowers" feat. Raekwon
This ain't that new but I'm gonna do a bunch of Blak Roc posts in a row of the stuff I've missed over the past three weeks 'cos I'm feeling this project.
Direct download for Blak Roc – "Stay Off the F-ckin’ Flowers" feat. Raekwon HERE. [direct mp3 download link - right click and save as]
[via Steady Bloggin']
Labels: Blak Roc, Damon Dash, Raekwon
Thursday, November 19, 2009
New music: JD Era – "Friday The 13th"
“The world thought that Jason Voorhees aka “Jason” was dead. Little did they know that he would be reincarnated in the form of a lyrical assassin in Toronto’s next up JD Era. This exclusive “Friday The 13th” single is from the JD Era & DJ Dax TH1RT3EN mixtape slated for release TOMORROW.” - CEO FA$E
JD Era – "Friday The 13th" (Prod. Beat Merchant) [usershare mp3 download link via TRF]
Online:
JD Era - myspace | twitter
Labels: Its a T.dot Thing
DJ Law – Northern Exposure Vol. 1 (Hosted By DJ Mastermind)
As described by Quackass (!) at TRF:
"This mixtape right here is one of the illest collaboration mixtapes to ever come out of Canada in a long time. DJ Law brings one ill concept with this mixtape, gets Canada’s most recent emcees to drop a ill 16 over Canadian classics. If you haven’t heard this gem download this bad boy now! Shouts to the homie DJ Law on this one and be on the lookout for volume 2 in the future."
Tracklist:
Intro
9th Uno/Maestro – Let Your Backbone Slide
AnonymousTwist/Michee Mee - On This Mic
BUNITALL/Nas T Howie - Attic
Tona – Ultimate MC Rush
Mayhem Morearty/Concrete Mob – Boiling Point
Theology 3/Citizen Kane – Black Rain
Felony/Frankenstein – Pain
Nefarius – Toe 2 Toe 2007
Staalin/Kardinal Offishal – On Wit da Show 2007
Eternia – Northside 2007
Point Blank/Main Source – Just Hangin Out
DL Incognito/Dan e-o – Dear Hiphop 2007
Jugganot/Rascalz – Really Living
Bunz – Ghetto Concept Tribute
Shantal - Gotta Get Mine
Puzzle/Maestro – Fine Tune Da Mic
Jett Black/Saukrates - Father Time
Eddie Mayhem/Choclair – Flagrant
G Squad/Redlife – Who’s Talking Weight
Cause da Product/Kardinal – Husslin’
Nem-s-iss/Black I – Where I’m From
Mason Payne/Infinite – 360
Gee Wunder/Kardinal – Ol’ Time Killin
Jaykin/Ghetto Concept – EZ On Da Motion
Friday/Saukrates – Hate Runs Deep
Sporadic/Saukrates/Common - Play Dis
Outro
Download the DJ Law – Northern Exposure Vol. 1 mixtape HERE. [zshare via The Real Frequency]
Online:
DJ Law - twitter | myspace
Labels: Its a T.dot Thing, mixtapes
Sheen Bros - Scumbag Funk Vol. 2 Download & Release Party
WTF? Let Cosmo Baker explain:
"So basically it started out as a joke between me and my homeboy 4th Pyramid. Hanging out in downtown Manhattan one evening, we decided to come up with a funk / rap group, and Sheen Brothers was born. Like I said, it was all kind of in fun, but then after a couple shows and some recording things actually got serious. So with dedication and focus, Sheen Bros is a full on go.
Now this here it is, the one and only Sheen Bros Scumbag Funk Volume 2 mixed by yours truly. It's 40+ minutes of nothing but that afrosheen. This is just the precursor, as we have an EP of original material setting to drop in spring of 2010 as well as a full length LP later on in the year, featuring an insane lineup of some legendary guests.
Check the download link for Volume 2 below, and you can click HERE for a link to Volume 1, mixed by 4th Pyramid. Special shouts to the following people for helping make Volume 2: 4th Pyramid, Tamir, Z. Brown, Mark Lowyns, Raj Mahal, Bird Peterson, Justin Torres, Dante Ross, DJ Nu-Mark, 7l & DJ Beyonder, Stretch Armstrong & Eli Escobar."
Download Sheen Bros - Scumbag Funk Vol. 2 HERE. [sharebee]
And if you're in NY, check out the release party TONIGHT.
Labels: 4th Pyramid, Cosmo Baker, mixtapes
Throwback video: Bad Meaning Good UK Hip Hop Documentary (Full Version)
So I'm antiquarian, huh? OK, if that's the case, I'ma go all the way in with it. Check this amazing 1987 documentary on the UK hip hop scene that I discovered while checking out some old video clips of the late, great UK hip hop pioneer, Derek B. It features Tim Westwood, Trevor Nelson, London Posse, Cookie Crew and the Wee Papa Girl Rappers amongst others.
Related:
Derek B, R.I.P. - if you're thinking, UK rapper: who cares? This dude is essentially the Godfather of Southern bounce music with his Brown Beat (bka "Rock the Beat")! Ask Mannie Fresh.
Home Grown: the Story of UK Hip Hop. [via Semtex]
Finally: check out Pitchfork (I know...) on dubstep, grime and UK Funky.
Labels: UK Funky, UK Grime, UK Hip Hop
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
New music: Dato - "This Time"
Some new wavey (the bassline sounds almost note-for-note like "It's My Life" by Talk Talk to my ears), electronic sh!t from Denmark. Recommended if you dig, Kanye's last album, Empire of the Sun (dudes who worked with Hov on the opening track from BP3) or Mr. Hudson:
Dato - "This Time" [mp3 download links: yousendit | HQ wav. file - so may take a sec. to download]
They sent me another joint as well, but I wasn't feeling that one too tough.
Online:
Dato - Soundcloud | myspace
Labels: Electronic/Dance
Consequence - "Whatever You Want (GOOD Music Remix)"
Featuring Kanye West, Common, Kid Cudi and Big Sean.
Download Consequence - "Whatever You Want (GOOD Music Remix)" feat. Kanye West, Common, Kid Cudi & Big Sean HERE. [yousendit mp3 link]
[via Yeezy]
Labels: Common, Consequence, Kanye West, Kid Cudi
Video: Alicia Keys - “Empire State Of Mind II” Live
[via RapRadar]
BTW: I've been f-cking SLEEPING on that “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart” track. Sometimes I tune out when I see a million blogs all post the same thing even if its by a major artist like Alicia, but I just heard this song on the Hot 97 Countdown - MONSTROUS! Watch the video for it HERE.
Also, regular readers may have noticed the posting has slowed down drastically in the past few days. I'm in job hunting mode right now and, as simple as the content on this site may look to compile, it does actually take more time than I can afford to spare right now to post 10-15x/day so bear with me. I'll try to pick out the best of the best to share still when I can. I just wanna also say: I can't believe how lame the response was to the Rakim ticket giveaway. If readers care that little for the God MC, hip hop may indeed be dead.....
Labels: Alicia Keys
Video: Rakim MySpace Release Show at A3C
Don't forget to enter the contest to win tickets to see Rakim Live at BB King's this Thursday in NYC HERE. Contest ends TODAY at noon!
Rakim's new album, The Seventh Seal is IN STORES NOW. Listen to it in full HERE.
Online:
Rakim - website | myspace
Labels: Eric B and Rakim, Rakim
Rakim on the Conspiracy Worldwide Radio Friday Night Live Podcast
Listen back to the Nov. 6 edition of THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE SHOW iTunes PODCAST featuring live guests, Rakim, RA The Rugged Man, Scorzayzee, Harry Shearer (The Simpsons and Spinal Tap), Mykil Miers and more!
"Rakim joins us for one of his most deep and lengthy interviews of his entire career. This may just be the most intrusive and probing interview that you will ever hear with the man who changed what it meant to be an emcee and helped create the art of rhyming from scratch. As well as talking about the importance of the new Rakim album, world premiered here on the show a few weeks ago, he also takes time to talk Aftermath, The Detox, Eric B, Jay-Z as well as offering an open plea to Nas to contact him in order to discuss the recent 'Rakim dedication' record that Nas penned. This is almost 60 minutes with the true pioneer of rhyme. Only a "rap" music fan would miss this."
Listen to THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE SHOW iTunes PODCAST with Rakim here: Part 1 | Part 2
And remember to enter the contest to win tickets to see Rakim Live at BB King's this Thursday in NYC HERE. Contest ends at noon!
Rakim's new album, The Seventh Seal is IN STORES NOW. Listen to it in full HERE.
Online:
Rakim - website | myspace
Conspiracy Worldwide Radio: website | podcasts
Labels: Eric B and Rakim, Rakim
