Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tyga feat. Lil Wayne & Rich Boy - "Coconut Juice (Remix)"
I like some pretty reviled hip hop aimed at fans a lot younger than me but I still don't f-ck with new pop-rap, young gunner Tyga too tough. With Weezy and Rich Boy on this remix of his first (?) single though, it's kind of post-worthy now even if I'm still not that into it. Others' view?
Tyga feat. Lil Wayne & Rich Boy - "Coconut Juice (Remix)" [YSI D/L mp3 links: Radio | Original]
Bonus:
Tyga get political on this fresh twist on the "A Millie" freestyle trend: "First Timers for Obama" [YSI mp3 D/L link]
Online:
Tyga - MySpace
[h/t: A-Mart]
Izza Kizza x Nick Catchdubs - Kizzaland mixtape
Click above or here. [zshare zip file D/L link]
Online:
Izza Kizza - MySpace | Catchdubs
Labels: Izza Kizza, mixtapes, Nick Catchdubs
McCain Campaign Says Obama Is Playing the “Race Card’
But first those sly Foxes on the Ludacris Obama song:
OK, now...
Playing the 'Race Card'?? C'mon! WTF??! As the article states:
Click here for more.
[video h/t: Eskay]
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OK, now...
Playing the 'Race Card'?? C'mon! WTF??! As the article states:
"By making the accusation that Mr. Obama was playing the “race card,’’ Mr. McCain’s campaign, of course, was itself explicitly injecting race into its campaign against the first black man ever to become a major party’s presidential nominee."
Click here for more.
[video h/t: Eskay]
Labels: '08 Election, Barack Obama, John McCain, Ludacris, US race relations, WTF
New video: Big Boi - "Sumthin' Gotta Give (feat. Mary J. Blige)"
I ride for the other side too but hip hop (nah, music!) NEEDS this. The album is retarded too: get ready to hear incredible classic, hip hop on tracks like "Daddy Fat Sax [sic]," "Dubbz," "General Patton" and "Tangerine Village" featuring T.I. and Khujo from Goodie Mob when Sir Lucious Leftfoot: Son of Chico Dusty drops this fall.
Labels: Big Boi, Mary J. Blige
Wax Poetics' Digital Download Store is Open!
One of the best magazines dedicated to vinyl music culture has gone digital in a major way. Details here. Click here to check it out.
Online:
Wax Poetics magazine
Labels: Wax Poetics
John McCain's Barack Celeb Ad
FactCheck.org's response.
Related:
Obama catches heat over the Ludacris song, "Politics: Obama is Here."
Labels: '08 Election, Barack Obama, John McCain, Ludacris
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
New music: Show Stoppas - "Whoop Rico"
New to me, of course. But the imeem/youtube set and kids in the A been on it though! I know you're already mad but Soulja Boy is a movement for real. Check out this other video if you still don't believe.
Show Stoppas - "Whoop Rico" [YSI mp3 D/L link]
Online:
Show Stoppas - MySpace
Labels: Show Stoppas, Soulja Boy
Say Whaaat Party at Studio B in BK TOMORROW NIGHT!
Hosted by Masta Ace with Biz Markie spinning & an open mic with Large Pro & Marco Polo beats!! Presented by Lyricist Lounge.
Labels: Biz Markie, Large Professor, Marco Polo, Masta Ace
New video: Bow Wow feat. Soulja Boy Tell 'Em - "Marco Polo"
I know I'm late on this but my man just put me up on this a couple days ago. I can already hear you hip hop 'purists' going nuts....
Labels: Bow Wow, Soulja Boy
Young Jeezy feat. Jay-Z - "Put On (remix)"
Hot or not?
Young Jeezy feat. Jay-Z - "Put On (remix)" [zshare stream/download mp3 D/L link via the DatPiff.com forums]
Labels: Jay-Z, Young Jeezy
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sen. Ted Stevens Indicted!
The legendary (or at least infamous) 'Bridge to Nowhere' Republican Senator goes down finally.
Labels: GOP corruption, Republican f-ckery, Ted Stevens
Garbege Clothing x GFCnewyork - Vietnam Vol. 2 mixtape
Featuring Chester French, Kid Cudi and Fresh Daily and hosted by my dude Mickey Factz. Download it here. [Sharebee D/L link]
Labels: GFC, Kid Cudi, Mickey Factz, mixtapes
Hierocast Video Podcast (Episode XI): Opio & Architect
Click the image above to download the quicktime file.
Subscribe to the postcast via iTunes here.
Online:
Hiero - Label Website | MySpace | Hiero Jeans
Labels: Hieroglyphics
Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II (Video Preview)
Live at Rock The Bells in Mansfield, MA this past Saturday. Seriously though: does anyone still care about OB4CL2 almost 2 decades after the classic first volume came out?! I mean I love Dr. Dre (n/h) and I don't even really care that Detox might actually be coming out this year for real and he dropped his last [hot] album a lot more recently than Rae did.
Update:
Raekwon on Karmaloop TV: Part 1 | Part 2
Labels: Karmaloop TV, Raekwon
MySpace: Home to the Real Internet Gangsters!
I'm sure this ain't news to those who follow this kind of f-ckery but wow, that is corny....
Labels: WTF
The 2nd Annual Rick Ross Be Out Day Next Wednesday
But not sponsored by the Florida Department of Corrections?
More: Rick Ross recently on The Kitchen.
Online:
www.RickRossCharitiesInc.Org
Labels: Rick Ross
Freestyle 101: Skillz
Direct Link: here
Online: G4TV - Freestyle 101 | Skillz - website
Labels: Freestyle 101, G4TV, Skillz
Pete Rock at Drom (NYC) Tonight!
Monday, July 28, 2008
White House projects record deficit for 2009
Budget deficits or surpluses as a percentage of the economy under the last four presidents. Guess which ones are the surpluses! [Source: USAToday.com]
Yikes! Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse....
Labels: GOP incompetence, Republican f-ckery, WTF
Famous - "I'm Here (feat. Kardinal Offishall & Tona)"
The 'Official' Caribana Video (directed by David F. Mewa) for all my peoples in the T.dot getting into the spirit for this weekend already....
Online:
The Kid Famous | Caribana
Labels: Caribana, Famous, Kardinal Offishall
More Rick Ross-related humor!
I always knew this dude was fakin' the funk. I don't think this f-ckery is actually gonna seriously hurt him career-wise though. [Source: The Real]
Also: Be Rick Ross
Labels: Rick Ross
New blog: The Full Clip
Friday, July 25, 2008
The Iraq war's total cost is nearing the price tag for Vietnam.
John McCain's Speech at the GI Forum
John McCain laying into Barack Obama at the GI Forum re: his position on the Iraq War today. [2-part YouTube video playlist]
Labels: '08 Election, Barack Obama, Iraq war, John McCain
New video: TRAI'D - "Gutta B-tch"
Dallas' new young gunner. Dude sounds like a baby Pimp C with a little er... Lil Boosie mixed in.
Labels: TRAI'D
Barack Obama's Speech in Berlin
Yesterday in front of an estimated 200,000+ crowd. No wonder Team McCain was shook and looked crazy with their ridiculous response.
Semi-related:
The US military commemorates the 60th anniversary of Armed Forces Integration.
Labels: '08 Election, Barack Obama, US race relations
Diplo x Santogold - Top Ranking mixtape
Download it here. [zshare zip file D/L link]
Additional details at Santogold - MySpace. BTW: even though it's some hipster sh-t, the official Santogold album that came out a while ago now is pretty f-cking good too. Go check that out!
[Link h/t: Grindin']
Save the New Design High School
Tomorrow in NYC featuring a performance by Camp Lo. This is Bodega approved!
Labels: Brooklyn Bodega, Camp Lo
The Game album is gonna be crazy!!!
"Dope Boys," the track in this video is hot, "My Life" [zshare download/mp3 link], the collab with Lil Wayne is hot and even the first official single with Keyshia and "Big Dreams" both grew on me a lot after a while. I know its trendy to hate on Game, call him a name-dropper and all that other bullsh-t but I'll say it again (like I did all those years ago): dude is DOPE! He dropped two incredible albums and mark my words, it looks like he's about to drop another one with LAX.
Labels: Lil Wayne, The Game, Travis Barker
Thursday, July 24, 2008
McCain: Wrong on the Iraq Troop Surge Effect?
Related:
McCain's Mixed-Up Timeline. [The Atlantic]
Is McCain dodging questions on the surge timeline? [Salon]
Labels: '08 Election, Iraq war, John McCain
Bush is the new Nero!
He's crackin' jokes at a political fundraiser last week while people are struggling and the US economy burns to the ground. Wow....
Labels: George Bush, GOP incompetence, Republican f-ckery, WTF
Hancuffed Black Man Tasered to Death by Police in Winnfield, LA...
Only 40 miles from Jena.
More:
Taser death ignites racial tensions - suspicions of a cover-up mount. [Chicago Tribune]
Labels: Baron "Scooter" Pikes, F-ck the Police, US race relations, WTF
Monday, July 21, 2008
CNN: 'Black In America' Trailer
They've been promoting this series for literally months now so this better be good! Hearing that the usual suspects like Russell Simmons & Spike Lee are being interveiwed for it though doesn't give me much hope though. 'Black in America' airs this Wednesday and Thursday.
Labels: Russell Simmons, Spike Lee, US race relations
Is the media biased in favor of Obama?
Hard to believe it when you see stuff like this but if they are, maybe it'll just about balance out the free ride GWB got, not only during his campaign but in the eight disastrous years of his administration following. [source: CBS News]
Related:
Is the media playing fair in their campaign coverage? [AP via WaPo]
Labels: '08 Election, Barack Obama
New music: Soulja Boy and Gucci Mane - "Bands"
Soulja Boy: No Gucci Mane but plenty of Gucci!
At least new to me!
Soulja Boy and Gucci Mane - "Bands" [mediafire mp3 D/L link via Kanecc Promotions]
Labels: Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Obama Tours Afghanistan
Friday, July 18, 2008
New music: Busta Rhymes - "Where's My Money"
Busta Rhymes: turning green?
Fiya! Busta's back?
Busta Rhymes "Where's My Money" - Produced By Green Lantern [YSI mp3 D/L]
I have to admit that that "Don't Touch Me" joint really grew on me in the end after initally being real semi on it!
[Thx Matt from MAC Media for the mp3]
Online:
Website | MySpace
Labels: Busta Rhymes, DJ Green Lantern
New video: Robin Thicke - "Magic"
I loved the last Robin Thicke album but this video gets the WTF? It ain't bad but it's basically a bite of Ne-Yo's "Closer", Lloyd's latest and The Jackson's "Can You Feel It." He's bites more sh-t from Black folks than Britney did in her prime.
Bonus:
Robin Thicke feat. Sugar Tongue Slim "Magic (remix)" [zshare stream/download D/L link]
Who is Sugar Tongue Slim though??
Online:
Sugar Tongue Slim - MySpace | Robin Thicke - MySpace
Labels: Robin Thicke, Sugar Tongue Slim, WTF
Mickey Factz: The Leak #30
First, Mickey live at The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival:
The Leak #30 [2 for 1 sale!]: "We Aint" feat. Tanya Morgan & "Keys Of Life" feat. Robin Thicke [Sharebee D/L link]
Bonus:
"I had dreams of being a black president" [Sharebee D/L link]
Mickey's commentary on this track: "The black and white keys on the piano inspired Paul McCaurtney (sic) and Stevie Wonder to write about racial equality. I'm doing the same thing but in the eyes of 2 young kids struggling with racism. Deep..."
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The Leak #30 [2 for 1 sale!]: "We Aint" feat. Tanya Morgan & "Keys Of Life" feat. Robin Thicke [Sharebee D/L link]
Bonus:
"I had dreams of being a black president" [Sharebee D/L link]
Mickey's commentary on this track: "The black and white keys on the piano inspired Paul McCaurtney (sic) and Stevie Wonder to write about racial equality. I'm doing the same thing but in the eyes of 2 young kids struggling with racism. Deep..."
Labels: Mickey Factz, Robin Thicke, Tanya Morgan
Freestyle 101: Supernatural
I've missed a few of these over the past few weeks but HAD to post this one: Supernat is possibly the greatest true freestyle MC ever. Watch the video above of him going off-the-dome at the E3 conference to see why. I have a VHS of his legendary battle with Craig G at new Music Seminar back in 92 or 93. As soon as I figure out how to digitize it, I'll upload it to YouTube as well as uploading a bunch of vintage Stretch & Bob cassettes I have from 94/95.
Labels: Freestyle 101, G4TV, Supernatural
Thursday, July 17, 2008
New music: Play - "I'm From Cali"
I just got back from LA but I actually heard this the last time I was out there 3 weeks ago:
Play - "I'm From Cali" [YSI mp3 D/L link]
Fiya! Shout to my dude, Billy J....
Online:
Play - MySpace
Labels: Play
New video: Jazmine Sullivan (feat. Missy Elliott) - "Need U Bad"
Scooters and One Drop reggae beats? I knew there was a reason I was diggin' this record.
Actually not sure how new this video is either but I'm reppin' for it....
Bonus:
Jazmine Sullivan - "Need U Bad" [zshare download/streaming mp3 link spotted here]
Labels: Jazmine Sullivan, Missy Elliott
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Terrorist watch list at airports tops 1 million names
WTF?! Read about it here: Los Angeles Times | CNN | ACLU
Labels: GOP fearmongering, GOP incompetence, War on Terror, WTF
Bush gets defensive about the economy....
"I'm not an economist but I do believe that we're growing..." WTF?? Is Bush reading the same news that I am?
Thanks, Nade!
Labels: Economy, George Bush, GOP incompetence, WTF
The New Yorker Barack Obama cover: WTF?!
F-ckery! This ridiculous cover is completely overshadowing an actually not so bad (but far from a puff piece) article.
Related:
And they comin' at my dude Barack from both sides....
Najee Ali: an open letter to Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
A friend of mine has a theory that the Dems told Jesse Jackson to make those comments to plausibly separate him from Obama in the media. Sounds a little kooky to me but what y'all think?
Was out in LA again this past weekend and still no internet or cable at the crib (F-CK, Cablevision f'real!) so I'm WAY out of it news and music-wise (although I have to say my new favorite joint is that Jazmine Sullivan "Need U Bad" single right now - I know it's been out for a hot minute).
Labels: '08 Election, Barack Obama, Jazmine Sullivan, US race relations, WTF
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Phil Gramm: America has become "a nation of whiners" and is in a "mental recession."
This is John McCain's (now former) campaign economic advisor.
Labels: '08 Election, GOP incompetence, John McCain, Phil Gramm, Republican f-ckery, WTF
Associated Press Video: Karl Rove Ignores Subpoena, Refuses to Testify
Friday, July 11, 2008
New video: Pharrell x Santogold x Julian Casablancas - "My Drive Thru"
By blog time standards this is probably actually considered ancient, not a new video since it surfaced a couple days ago. I actually like the song better now there's a (pretty cool) visual to go wth it. Others?
Labels: Julian Casablancas, Pharrell, Santogold
Warrantless Wiretaping Program Expanded?!!
WTF? How did this harebrained idea pass? When exactly does Bush's lameduck era begin anyway??
Related:
Will Obama's change on warrantless wiretapping hurt him? [Guardian's 'DeadlineUSA' blog]
Labels: Barack Obama, Republican f-ckery, War on Terror, WTF
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Iraqi P.M. Calls for US Troop Withdrawal Date
Why does Iraqi PM Nuri Kamal al-Maliki want to embolden the terrorists by setting a timetable for the withdrawal of US troops? Who does he think he is: John McCain?
Meanwhile the war spending keeps going while we all go down the tubes....
Labels: Iraq war, John McCain, Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, War on Terror
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Rebel Diaz: Hip Hop Rebels and the Cops who Harrass Them
"Early this Wednesday (6/18/08) Rodstarz and G1 of the group REBEL DIAZ were up in Bronx on Southern Blvd in Hunts Point, when they noticed the police were harassing a street vendor who was selling fruit. The two went over to witness the cops in action and when they saw the police being abusive they pulled out a cell phone to video tape the incident and asked for the officers badge numbers. Subsequently they were beaten, detained and taken to 41st Precint in the Bronx under the direction of Captain McHugh."
Click here for more.
Spotted via Village Voice.
Online:
Rebel Diaz - Website | MySpace
Labels: F-ck the Police, Rebel Diaz
Monday, July 07, 2008
Associated Press Video: Deadliest Blast in Years Rocks Afghan Capital
Back on my news grizzly:
Related:
"More American and coalition troops died in Afghanistan last month than during any other month since the American-led invasion began in 2001, the latest evidence of a strengthening Taliban insurgency that has menaced NATO forces and reclaimed control over some southern and eastern parts of the country. " [NY Times]
"US, NATO deaths in Afghanistan surpass deaths in Iraq for 2nd straight month" [AP via MSNBC.com]
"Attacks in east Afghanistan up 40 percent, U.S. says." [Reuters via MSNBC.com]
"Bush Pledges to Send More Troops to Afghanistan." [Fox News]
! :/
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Related:
"More American and coalition troops died in Afghanistan last month than during any other month since the American-led invasion began in 2001, the latest evidence of a strengthening Taliban insurgency that has menaced NATO forces and reclaimed control over some southern and eastern parts of the country. " [NY Times]
"US, NATO deaths in Afghanistan surpass deaths in Iraq for 2nd straight month" [AP via MSNBC.com]
"Attacks in east Afghanistan up 40 percent, U.S. says." [Reuters via MSNBC.com]
"Bush Pledges to Send More Troops to Afghanistan." [Fox News]
! :/
Labels: Afghanistan, George Bush, GOP incompetence, War on Terror
The Carter III covered on piano
Crazy (but kind of cheesy at the same time, no?). Download it here. [zshare zip file D/L link via That Real Ish]
Props to IllRoots.com.
Labels: Illroots.com, Lil Wayne
The Wackness soundtrack TV spot
Featuring lead actor Josh Peck on the v/o and Tribe & Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince in the audio bed. Probably not the most prominent TV spot using "Summertime" this er... Summer though.
Labels: A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
Friday, July 04, 2008
Happy 4th July!
Came back home to an inbox full of music blasted out especially for 4th July. Too bad I was already out for the day getting my grill n fireworks on. Never mind though, I'm quite sure a lot of y'all are gonna keep it going all weekend and sharing is caring so here ya go:
The 4th Of July Super Mix! (all old school funk, electro n hip hop - the track listing is nice!) Part One | Part Two [zshare mp3 D/L links courtesy Mixshow Blast DJ Alliance]
Naughty By Nature feat. Rene (of Zhane) "Hip Hop's Pain" - nice remake of Game's current single. Welcome back, guys! [zshare D/L mp3 link]
DJ Smalls' Independents' Day mixtape - download it here. [via Rap Star Promo]
Don't get it f-cked up or let the picture at top fool ya though: as far as celebrating 4th July goes, PE is still in effect!
Labels: dj smallz, Naughty By Nature, Public Enemy
Child Rebel Soldiers (CRS) - Rebel Music mixtape
Presented by 20/20 and Dub Floyd of XM Satellite Radio:
Child Rebel Soldiers - Rebel Music [D/L links: Zshare | Megaupload | Rapidshare | Sendspace via The Dub Sack]
Get the track listing here.
Child Rebel Soldiers = Kanye, Lupe & Pharrell
Labels: Dub Floyd, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, mixtapes, Pharrell
Cool Kids Freestyling on the radio in London
Yesterday on DJ MK (who.he?)'s show:
Doesn't that one kid in Cool Kids sounds a bit like Cam'ron?
Online:
DJ MK - Website | MySpace
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Doesn't that one kid in Cool Kids sounds a bit like Cam'ron?
Online:
DJ MK - Website | MySpace
Labels: The Cool Kids
Thursday, July 03, 2008
New music: T.I. - "Swing Your Rag"
But where's Tip's Louis rag??
Already posted elsewhere and a clean edit, unfortunately but this is a Swizz-produced banger so I had to go in anyway:
T.I. - "Swing Your Rag (clean)" [YSI mp3 D/L link]
From the forthcoming Paper Trail album. I'm really hoping T.I. makes his Blueprint with this one. Not that I don't think he hasn't made at least four incredible albums but dude is so talented that he needs to make that one album that everyone will be forced to concede is an undeniable classic. I'm just sayin'....
(h/t: Brian at the DJ Booth)
Labels: Swizz Beats, T.I.
Trailer for the Fresh Coast Documentary
On the West Coast Battle MC scene due out on DVD, September 2008. Get your backpacks on:
Now where's my Gucci Mane CD again?
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Now where's my Gucci Mane CD again?
Labels: Movies
The Leak #28: Mickey Factz - "Keep Moving (feat. Fresh Daily)"
Mickey Factz - "Keep Moving (feat. Fresh Daily)" [sharebee mp3 D/L link]
Also check out Mickey live tonight at Crash Mansion with a band. See above or click here for more details.
Labels: Mickey Factz
Ali Shaheed Mohammed Live in Brooklyn!
Tonight and every Thursday at Deity:
Directions: take the A, C, & G trains to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, Q to Atlantic Ave.; the D, M, N, R to Pacific St. or the F, G to Bergen.
Online:
Ali's blog.
(h/t: Audrey)
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Directions: take the A, C, & G trains to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, Q to Atlantic Ave.; the D, M, N, R to Pacific St. or the F, G to Bergen.
Online:
Ali's blog.
(h/t: Audrey)
Labels: A Tribe Called Quest, Ali Shaheed Mohammed
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
The Cool Kids - That's Stupid (The Mixtape)
I know it's been out a couple days already but WTF? I have a real day-job and y'all know I miss plenty of stuff along the way. Download it here and enjoy.... [zshare D/L zip file link courtesy Aleks of Disco Dust/Grindin']
Labels: mixtapes, The Cool Kids
New video: Kardinal Offishall feat. Lindo P - "Burnt"
DJ D-Nice - The Official Wackness Movie Soundtrack Mixtape
Classic 90's hip hop and the jazz & soul samples they were created from all mixed lovely by my dude, D-Nice. Perfect for all y'all still mad at Wayne and this new era of hip hop he represents! Download it here. [Megaupload zip file D/L link]
Track listing as follows:
1. Intro (Heath Brothers - Smiling Billy Suite)
2. Nas - One Love
3. The Notorious B.I.G. Feat Method Man - The What
4. Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side
5. A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It
6. Krs-One - I Can't Wake Up
7. Stanley Turrentine - Sister Sanctified
8. BDP - My Philosophy
9. Black Moon - How Many Emcees
10. O.C. - Time's Up
11. Craig Mack - Flavor In Ya Ear
12. Group Home - Supa star
13. Biz Markie - Just A Friend
14. Freddie Scott - (You) Got What I Need
15. Wendy Rene - After Laughter (Comes Tears)
16. Wu-Tang Clan - Tearz
17. Ahmad Jamal Trio - I Love Music
18. Nas - The World Is Yours
Check out The Wackness soundtrack
- IN STORES NOW!Bonus:
Also check out the Diesel cassette-only Wackness mixtape that they were giving out at the screening/party last night. Download it here: Side A | Side B [via Diesel Cult]
Young Jeezy Vibe magazine cover
For their first ever 'Real Rap' issue! Respect to Jeezy of course, but why am I skeptical of this endeavor?
Labels: Young Jeezy
Keith Murray Pre-4th July Fundraiser for Barack Obama
Freestyle 101: Immortal Technique
Hip Hop NEEDS Immortal Technique (and NYOil) right now, if for no other reason than so Nas can lighten up a little!
Labels: Freestyle 101, G4TV, Immortal Technique
New music: Musiq Soulchild - "Radio"
Click the flyer above for the link. [courtesy Bumsquad].
BTW: the new Dwele album on Koch ain't too bad either!
Labels: Dwele, Musiq Soulchild
