The Low End Theory

SWATCH CreArt event in NYC

2009-07-29T15:55:00.000-07:00

From SWATCH CreArt event in NYC at new hotspot Avenue. Adrienne Bailon of 3LW/Cheetah Girls fame sportin the new Billy the Artist watches, Afterdark and Morning Glow.

Swatch's Billy In Action CreArt Collection

2009-06-30T13:59:00.000-07:00

Peep out the this fly merchandise and announcement, Brought you by the good people @ Swatch...

"Young Hollywood is abuzz with Swatch, as seen on Twilight star Kristen Stewart
on the cover of Nylon. The Swiss timepiece company has just launched the new
Full Blooded line. This metal and crystal watch is now available in an array of
fun and bold colors like Red, Dark Blue, Green, and Brown in addition to the
classic Gold, Silver, and Black. For just $150 this Swiss timepiece brings
Hollywood glitz to your wrist http://store.swatch.com/s3/all/page/5/SVCK4032G

ALSO...

Street art has long since been inspiration for jewelry. Swatch is proud to
unveil a new partnership with well known street artist Billy the Artist as part
of its CreArt Collection, which launches in Venice with a spectacular show on
the Piazza San Marco on June 30. Check out this great video of Billy in action
and I'll keep you posted on the details.

I'll have images of the new watch next week. In the meantime,
here's a teaser video.

Billy the Artist in action
http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/1325403

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And on that note... I'm out.

"On The Beat"- Marco Polo

2009-06-10T18:04:00.001-07:00

Marco Polo breaks down his non, but very dope "method of madness."

And on that note... I'm out.

"What If There Was No N*#$!@, Only Master Teachers?"

2009-06-10T17:53:00.001-07:00

One of my favorite tracks from New Amerykah. Live from LA With Sa-Ra On Backup vocals and instruments.

(Props To FroLab.com)

And on that note... I'm out.

Double Trouble

2009-06-10T17:43:00.000-07:00

When The Legendary & M. Def get together, it's always fresh (as reference to the title of this post). Here they are on Jimmy Fallon performing the single Casa Bey from Mos' new (and very dope) LP The Ecstatic.

And related news, The Roots have pushed back their latest LP, How I Got Over To October. It's all good in that a Roots album is always worth the wait. Especially since they never come wack.

And on that note... I'm out.

Duck Down "Goes In" @ The Park

2009-06-03T18:38:00.000-07:00

The Duck Down fam take it back to essence with a Cipher live from Union Square in NY. Get your mouse ready, because there is some "rewind material" in this clip.

And on that note... I'm out.

Stones Throw Report

2009-06-03T18:09:00.000-07:00

Aside from contributing heavily to Mos' new LP (Madlib, Oh No, Georgia Anne Muldrow and J. Dilla all placed beats on the record), the grind never stops for the ever-growing L.A indie label.

Just released from the vaults is a joint Guilty Simpson recorded with Dilla while working on his debut LP back in 2004/2005. As of right now, it is possible to cop this single on white-label vinyl.
Guilty Simpson- Stressed (Produced By J. Dilla)
(Props To Rappcats.com)

What is now official is the much talked about and anticipated album from Random Axe. A trio consist of Guilty, Black Milk, And Sean Price. In this video, Sean P signs his contract for the protect to be released on Duck Down Records.

As evident from their calbo from Guilty's Ode To The Ghetto (The song that plays at the end of this video entitled "Run"), this album is going to be nasty. Look for my interview with Black & Guilty (as well with fellow Stones Throw artists Percee P and Jersey's Pacewon And Mr. Green) coming in another couple of days.
(Sidenote- Did he just say he signed for 20 ALBUMS with Duck Down??!?! Did I hear that right?)

And on that note... I'm out.

Blackstar Still Shining

2009-06-03T17:51:00.000-07:00

I think Mos just earned my $10 with this one...
Mos Def- History (feat. Talib Kweli) (Produced By J. Dilla) (Download Link)

The Estatic Drops this Tuesday!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

The Return Of The Renegades

2009-06-02T23:15:00.000-07:00

Man, I need to draw up a press pass for E3 next year, because aside from the dope new games, this is the type of shit I missed. In case you have not heard, Activision is giving Hip-Hop the "Guitar Hero" treatment with DJ Hero (sub the guitar with turntables and that's what this game is). The game is going to featuring not only well known joints, but as well as unreleased records from a variety of artists, including these two. This was from the World Famous Wiltern Theatre In Downtown L.A.
Jay-Z & Eminem- Renegade (Live From The DJ Hero Showcase)

(Props To Rap Radar and Hip-HopDX.Com)

And on that note... I'm out.

"I Wish I Could Buy Me A Spaceship And Fly..."

2009-06-02T22:27:00.000-07:00

This brings back high school memories. The perfect anthem for the 9-5 worker. Previously unreleased, this was let out of the G.O.O.D Music vaults today.

And on that note... I'm out.

Is It... Can It Be....

2009-05-29T15:28:00.000-07:00

The beat in back= Shit Popped Off featuring T.I From Detox. Yes, I said Detox. With Dre sonically sound his best in a long time (since Busta's The Big Bang and Snoop's The Blue Carpet Treatment to be exact. Imagine anyone?) with Relapse and the recent leaks from 50's Before I Self Destruct, my faith is slowly but surely being restored in this LP actually seeing the light of day (and the beauty of the night when baring it on a weekend night). Sidenote- This is the first time I seen Dr. Dre in front of turntables in aggggggggees!!!!!

But then I found this (good looking to the homie Troy from The A)
Dr. Dre feat. T.I- Shit Popped Off
But I willing to bet this a rough draft like Crack A Bottle With T.I doing Dre's verse.

Man... this shit knocks... Maybe there's hope (c) DJ Jazzy Jeff

And On That Note... I'm out.

Two's Company

2009-05-29T02:00:00.000-07:00

In case you have not been watching the NBA Playoffs and have not seen these yet. This has to be, imho, one of nike's funniest or maybe funniest ad campaign.

"Lebron, Have You Seen My 3 Championship Rings?"

"Get Excited!!! The Chosen One Baby!!! The Playoffs Baby!!!"

"How Do You Stop The Unstoppable?"

Oh... and a throwback for the homie @ Get Your Own (I See You P)

And if I'm going to show that, I gotta show this (Yep, Yep)....

And On That Note... I'm out.

And On That Note... I'm out.

June 14th @ The Roxy

2009-05-29T01:46:00.000-07:00

I copped my ticket.... did you?

And as an extra bonus, if you have not heard it yet, Nicolay just released his unreleased cover of the Bob James classic (and one the most sampled records in all of Hip-Hop) Nautilus. Here is the link to the track and the backstory.

Nicolay- Nautilus (Backstory & Download Link)

And on that note... I'm out.

So What'cha Want?!??!!?

2009-05-28T17:06:00.000-07:00

Another Fallon/Roots Crew Presentation. It's shit like this right here, that keeps me watching this show.

And on that note... I'm Out.

Jay $tays Paid Release Party

2009-05-28T13:05:00.000-07:00

BCTV: J.DILLA RELEASE PARTY from Broccolicity TV on Vimeo.

Live from Broccoli Kung Pao in LA is the release party for the anticipated new LP from the late, great J. Dilla. Shouts out to the homie DJ Prinz who put me up on this affair. From the looks of it, it was crackin'.

Cop It This Tuesday!!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Hot Shyt

2009-05-22T12:42:00.000-07:00

Wale, Black Thought, Peedi Crakk, Young Chris, and Tuphace on the same track. And yes, the shit is hot (pun intended). Intresting factoid, according to Okayplayer, this was produced by Ritz Reynolds during the Rising Down sessions and recorded the same night as "75 Bars." Download link after the jump.
Wale- Hot Shyt (feat. Black Thought, Peedi Crakk, Young Chris, and TuPhace) (Produced By Ritz Reynolds) (Download Link)

(Props To Okayplayer.com)

And on that note... I'm out.

Evidence And Fashawn Spittin Worldwide

2009-05-22T12:37:00.000-07:00

Ev and Fashawn holding it down in the Netherlands on the radio show Bars 101 while touring in support of one of my favorite records of '09, The Layover EP. Straight murked it. Keep a look out for Fashawn. He has an album dropping with Exile called Boy Meets World in the next coming months. Check the video first single, "Our Way," after the jump.

Fashawn feat. Evidence- Our Way (Produced By Exile)

And On That Note... I'm out.

Sonic Gets The Rings Knock Outta Him

2009-05-22T12:11:00.000-07:00

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Now... I usually ignore shit like this for posting on this blog. BUT... this shit was too funny not to post. Man, this nigga really battled his girl on camera? LOL!!! And to be honest, whether he said in rhyme or just in convo, any man can testify that when saying shit like that in an argument with your girl, you better be able to bob and weave or you're going to get Ricky Hatton'ed.

Charles, take a que from Chris Rock on this one...

(Props To AllHip-Hop.com)

And On That Note... I'm Out.

The Alchemist Declairs Chemical Warfare

2009-05-22T11:45:00.000-07:00

Dropping July 7 is West Coast Representa The Alchemist's second full length LP entitled Chemical Warfare. Just the tracklisting alone should convince you to cop this on GP (GP=General Principle FYI. Sorry had to do it for my non-slang speaking readers). ALC is currently back on road with Slim Shady as his DJ promoting Relapse. Remember he's been Em's DJ since Summer of 2005.

1. Intro
2. “ALC Theme” feat. Kool G Rap.
3. “Lose Your Life” feat. Snoop Dogg, Jadakiss and Pusha T.
4. “Chemical Warfare” feat. Eminem
5. “Grand Concourse Benches” feat. KRS-One
6. “Therapy” feat. Evidence, Blu, Talib Kweli and Kid Cudi
7. “That’ll Work” feat. Three 6 Mafia and Juvenile
8. “Smile” feat. Twista and Maxwell
9. “Keep The Heels On” feat. Prodigy
10. “Gangrene” feat Gangrene (Oh No and Alchemist) Roc C and Crooked I
11. “Lights, Cameras, Action” feat. Lil Fame
12. “Some Gangster Shit” feat. Fabolous
13. “From Now To Then” feat. Jadakiss
14. “On Sight” feat. Dogg Pound and Lady of Rage
15. “Take A Look Back”

And on that note... I'm out.

The Dirty One And Frank White

2009-05-21T14:04:00.000-07:00

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Rare footage from a birthday party thrown for Biggie back in '93 with ODB rockin' the mic with Big Poppa. BIG would have been 36 today. Rest In Peace two of the all time greats.

(Props To AllHip-Hop.com)

And on that note... I'm out.

A Wing And A Prayer

2009-05-21T13:24:00.000-07:00

New joint from Raheem DeVaughn featuring Bun B. It seems when Raheem and Bun get together, the result is always dope (see "Country Cousins" on Kweli's Eardrum and "Real Women" on UGK's Underground Kingz for evidence).

Word is Raheem may be dropping his third LP sometime this year. This joint should make the cut; pure fyra especially when the hook hits with the trumpets.

Raheem DeVaughn feat. Bun B- Wing And A Prayer (Download Link)

(Props To Onsmash)

And on that note... I'm out.

Land Of The Kings

2009-05-21T13:08:00.000-07:00

In association with Mountain Dew's new singles label (Sidenote- and I had a feeling that "Single Labels," with the success of I-Tunes was going to be a part of the future of distributing music), U-N-I drops their newest single "Land of The Kings." Peep the video above for the backstory and creation of the track and download the track after the jump. And if you haven't yet, make sure you peep their latest LP "A Love Supreme" (Produced By Ro-Blvd) @ the group's website, Yothurz.com
U-N-I- Land Of The Kings (Download Link)

And on that note... I'm out.

Dow Jones: Coming To A Car Wash Bootleger's Table Near You!

2009-05-21T12:58:00.001-07:00

"Dow Jones" starring Common from Common

Man... "on the real homie, press play" (c) Snoop. This shit is loaded with one-liners that I may be quoting for a minute. "Your stock is about to plummet"... "The Dow is down?" LMFAO!!!!

(Props To Funny Or Die)

And on that note... I'm out.

Quik In The Lab

2009-05-21T12:29:00.000-07:00

A rare look inside the studio with DJ Quik and his gear. Quik has always been to me HEAVILY underrated and one of the best in terms creating whole records. The sonics in his records are clean yet bangin'. That custom Minimoog Voyager he has in this video is vicious! Be on the look out for his album with Kurupt entitled Blackout dropping next month.

(Props To Hip-Hop Official)

And on that note... I'm out.

Alright By Me

2009-05-21T12:10:00.000-07:00

The latest video from Keelay and Zaire's incredibly dope debut LP, Ridin' High,featuring Dminor on crooning duties and Phonte sliding through with a slick 8. This is mos def one for the summer BBQs, two steppin' and Rick James-like double claps included.

And on that note... I'm out.

"Here We Come Yo, Here We Come..."

2009-05-14T23:18:00.000-07:00

It's been a minute but.... "IT FEELS SO GOOD TO BE BACK!!!!" (c) Slim Shady. Sorry for the long hiatus, but had to handle was the rest of junior year of college. We will be re-launching very... very.... soon. Keep you're eyes and ears open. The summer is just beginning. ;-)

Manwomanboogie

2009-01-16T11:59:00.000-08:00

The latest video from The Low End Theory Theorized Album Of The Year (Yeah I know, I still didnt put up the list, I do it ASAP, my bad) featuring the lovely and talented Amanda Diva (check out her records too, very dope).

And on that note... I'm out.

"Nah We Straight!!!"

2009-01-16T11:28:00.000-08:00

I just about died when I saw this over at J Hyphen's spot. For anyone had the nerve to say Barack was not "Black enough" (*cough* Ving Rhames *cough*), check out what happened when he dropped in at Ben's Chili Bowl in D.C.

More importantly, pay close attention at the 0:58 mark. This is EXACTLY why people gravitated toward President Obama (Ha! Now I can finally say that), he's one us. And that's what a president should be. A true representation of the people. Tuesday is going to be one hell of a day.

And on that note... I'm out.

Honor Flow Productions Radio Show # 13 (1.13.09)

2009-01-14T09:38:00.000-08:00

The first show for the Spring Semester and 2009 (Show # 13 if your keeping total count at home)!!!

Chuck & Key chop it up regarding their Winter Vacations, Barack Obama's upcoming historic inauguration, George W. Bush's last week in office, The Porn Industry and their Ballout Request, Returning Back To The L, and The Case Of The Ex and The Kidney, And much more randomness.

New music from 88-Keys, J*Davey, Ludacris, Q-Tip, The Foreign Exchange, N.E.R.D, and MORE!!!!

Playlist
1) Pete Rock & INI- Step Up
2) The Procussions- Shabach
3) Gym Class Heroes feat. Estelle- Guilty As Charged
4) Ludacris- Everyone Hates Chris
5) 88-Keys- The Friend Zone
6) 88-Keys feat. Kanye West- Stay Up! (Viagra)
7) J* Davey- No More
8) The Game feat. Ludacris- Ya Heard
9) N.E.R.D- Sooner Or Later
10) Kanye West feat. Jay-Z & J. Ivy- Never Let You Down
11) The Notorious B.I.G- Juicy
12) Murs & 9th Wonder- Put Something Down On It
13) Strange Fruit Project- Soul Travelin'
14) The Foreign Exchange- If She Breaks Your Heart
15) Q-Tip feat. D'Angelo- Believe
16) Illa J feat. Debi Nova- Sounds Like Love
17) Flying Lotus- My Chippy
18) Wale- Nike Boots
19) Oh No, Roc C, & J. Dilla- Move Pt. 2
20) Black Milk feat. Melanie Rutherford- Bond 4 Life

Download Link

And on that note... I'm out.

Your Friendly Neighborhood... Obama?

2009-01-08T20:42:00.000-08:00

(From Yahoo.com)
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is pictured on the cover of a special edition Marvel Comics' weekly Spider-Man comic, in this handout released January 8, 2009. Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada said the idea for the "Spidey meets the President!" edition came from a statement from Obama's campaign listing 10 little known facts about the Democrat who will be America's first black president.

This is TOO ill... (Off to Dark Horse Comics @ Citywalk).

And on that note... I'm out.

"You Shot Me! I Got A Four-Year-Old Daughter..."

2009-01-08T18:25:00.000-08:00

(From KTVU.Com)
OAKLAND, Caif. -- Law enforcement officials urged patience while they investigated details surrounding the fatal New Year's Day shooting of a 22-year-old man by a transit agency police officer. Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Chief Gary Gee said on Sunday that the agency is "committed to completing an unbiased, thorough and detailed investigation" of the shooting death of Oscar Grant.

"This case is not even four days cold. We're in the early stages of the investigation and we will do a very thorough job," he said.Several unanswered questions remained after BART officers went to Oakland's Fruitvale station to investigate reports of a supposed brawl on a train on which Grant was riding around 2 a.m. Thursday.

A friend of Grant's who was with him on the crowded Oakland train station platform at the time of the shooting said Grant pleaded with officers not to harm him. "Oscar yelled, 'You shot me! I got a four-year-old daughter,"' said Fernando Anicete. "Oscar was telling us to calm down and we did. We weren't looking for any trouble."

Click Here For The Rest Of The Story

Jesus, when will this shit stop?

Kobe Or No Kobe

2009-01-06T00:02:00.000-08:00

Those of you reading this (especially Key), knows my decision on this one. Also, look at his wife? His wife didn't even wanna hug him afterwards. This is the exact shit Chris Rock was talking about...

Ladies....support your man and let him have a good time, a COUPLE times out the year. Thank you. This been a public service announcment brought by "thE oLd SouL" at The Low End Theory and the good people Honor Flow Productions.

And on that note... I'm out.

Exile Can NOT Be From This Planet....

2009-01-05T20:43:00.000-08:00

Exile Flips Q-Tip "Let's Ride" - Prod. by J Dilla from Jonathan Kim on Vimeo.
Did he just flip Let's Ride into about 4 different beats in less than 2 and half minutes!??!??!

And of course I gotta bring this one up. Exile actually did this one live @ LMU while DJing for Aloe Blacc @ Hip-Hop Raw.

Exile "Milli" Video from Jonathan Kim on Vimeo.

Keep an eye (and both ears) out for Exile new LP, entitled Radio, dropping January 20th.

And on that note... I'm out.

Soul Claps And Salutes To 2008

2008-12-31T22:49:00.000-08:00

This Brotha Done Seen It All...

2008-12-30T18:13:00.000-08:00

No Really...

(From Yahoo.com)
George Francis, the nation's oldest man, who lived through both world wars, man's first walk on the moon and the election of the first black president, has died. He was 112.

Francis died Saturday of congestive heart failure at a nursing home in Sacramento, his son, Anthony Francis, said Sunday.

"He lived four years in the 19th century, 100 years in the 20th century, and 8 years in the 21st century. We call him the man of three centuries," said the younger Francis, 81.

To read more...

This is what I want be like when I get older. And OLDER Old Soul, lol!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

I'm Not The Biggest Maroon 5 Fan....

2008-12-30T17:49:00.000-08:00

But these remix joints are FIYA!!!!!!!!! I have been bump these for a couple of weeks now. Espeically within the last 24 hours.

Secret (DJ Premier Remix)

Makes Me Wonder (Just Blaze Remix)

Sunday Morning (?uestlove Remix)

She Will Be Loved (The Neptunes Remix)

Shiver (DJ Quik Remix)

If I Ever See Your Face Again (Swizz Beatz Remix)

Wake Up Call (Feat. Mary J Blige)(Mark Ronson Remix)

Harder To Breathe (The Cool Kids Remix)

From Call And Response

And on that note... I'm out.

Goodbye To The Knitting Factory NYC

2008-12-28T22:15:00.000-08:00

Courtesy of ConsTV.

The History of The Knitting Factory: Straight From Founder Michael Dorf

And as a extra bonus... OkayPlayer Jam 08

And on that note... I'm out.

No. 498/2500

2008-12-28T21:46:00.000-08:00

Look what I found while diggin @ Amoeba (the third time I've been there in 4 days)? While I was not born yet when these records where first released (I was born in late in the 80s, 1988), I know these records through my parents, old MTV/VH1 Specials, and old school radio. This shit is not only dope, but comedy as well (check Phonte's outro on the cover of the Ah-Ha classic "Take On Me," LOL!!!).

If you didn't know already, Zo! is a BEAST on the production board. As I told Tay myself when Key and I interviewed him and Nicolay for Leave It All Behind, the chemistry between him and Zo! just clicks and equals fresh music. If you are lucky enough to find a copy of this... DON'T SLEEP!!! For one, because it's dope, and two, because it's a collector's item. A must for all you LB/Foreign Exchange fans.

And on that note... I'm out.

The New Workout Plan

2008-12-28T02:48:00.000-08:00

Saw this while watching MTV Jams earlier tonight........ Woooooooooooooowwwww, LMFAO!!! This is worst then all those Hip-Hop Abs videos or that dreadful "Hip-Hop based" Corn Pops commerical that made we wanted to throw my bowl of Pops @ the damn T.V.

And on that note... I'm out.

Get A Minute

2008-12-24T03:30:00.000-08:00

A new one from The Poet and myself. The story behind it will come later. It's 3:30 AM right now on Christmas Eve, and I dont feel like typing the whole story right now, lol!!! Just for the time being, "bob your heads like someone is chokin ya'" (C) Eddie Murphy to Steve Wonder on SNL.

Get A Minute (Download Link)

And on that note... I'm out.

49 DOWNLOADS IN ONE DAY!!!! (and still counting...)

2008-12-23T22:02:00.000-08:00

This has to be the fastest I've ever seen a volume of this tape fly of the "digital racks." To all those who already copped than, on behave of Wanja and myself, we send you the most upright "Soul Claps and Salutes" and THANK YOUS!!!!! If you have not copped Digital Undaground Vol. 3.... yo... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!?!?!?!?!? Christmas? (maybe... lol!). Cop it now. And while you're at it, cop the last 2 volumes. The links for all the tapes are on the right side of this page. Just click on the album cover.

Digital Undaground Vol. 3 (Download Link)

And on that note... I'm out.

Parliament Royal Rumble (Word To Vinnie Mac)

2008-12-19T16:37:00.000-08:00

Now I've heard about South Korea's Parliament meetings going ape shit before, but this shit right here (c) Katt, is bananaz. Apparently this was regarding a free trade deal with the U.S. Shoes and fist flying in one week over us... only the U.S yo, lol!!!

Sidenote- Check out ol boy with the cane at the top of the council seating, lol!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Back To The Basics 2

2008-12-19T14:34:00.000-08:00

Onsmash.com just released this dope 2 disk mixtape mixed by Legend, DJ Nice, & DJ Green Lantern entitled Back To The Basics 2. Shouts out to my boy J. Hyphen (West Coast/LMU/The Formula represnta), who produced the joint "OnSmash" for Mickey Factz & CurT@!N$ on disk 2 (Track 18).

Disk 1 (Download Link)

Disk 2 (Download Link)

And on that note... I'm out.

Shake This

2008-12-19T14:27:00.000-08:00

Royce and Preemo is always a good combo. Newest one from the duo with Preemo on some movie shit with the beat. I'm really feelin this joint.

And for the hell of it, let's take it a back for a minute...

Anybody remember The Carmen Hip-Hopera MTV jump off? LOL!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Busta Bus on Dilla Dawg

2008-12-17T19:00:00.000-08:00

Busta on meeting and his working relationship and history with Dilla.

And on that note... I'm out.

Only Puff Yo...

2008-12-16T22:40:00.000-08:00

only Puff. I just saw the commercial for this while eating and damn near choked on my food out of laughter.

And on that note... I'm out.

I See You Roots Crew...

2008-12-16T20:54:00.000-08:00

Go on and get that Nickelodeon money, LOL!!!

The Roots On Yo Gabba Gabba (Video Link)

And on that note...I'm out.

President Bush Gets The Boot (Not 1 But 2)

2008-12-16T13:15:00.000-08:00

Sunday morning, my father was blowing up my phone asking me if I have seen this yet. This is shit... hands down... the funniest shit I've seen all year. Regardless of your political affiliation, you have to find this shit comedy. But seriously, as close as that man was, and knowing the consequences that will follow after this act (and we all know Secret Service is STILL whoopin his ass as we speak), you couldn't tell me he couldn't hit Bush with one shoe!?!?!? (Going for the bullpen). As a matter of fact, I heard, low key, that the Dodgers and Yankees are now in a biding war for this guy now.

But who knew Bush was that quick? This further makes me wonder if this dude is low key, Agent Smith or something, lol!!! Something interesting I found out is the reason why ol boy threw a shoe of all things..., is because in Iraq, one of the most disrespectful things a person can do is show the bottom of their feet, especially when walking into a Mosque. Real talk tho, don't be surprised if you find that shoe on E-Bay in next couple weeks.

And on that note... I'm out.

The Hustle Pays Off For The Cons

2008-12-16T12:48:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Consequence!!! After almost a year and half of indie hustle and bustle (although he was "signed" to Sony), he earns a new contract with Universal Motown. Read below for the details on his follow up to Don't Quit Your Day Job and all his future plans...

(From Itsthecons.com)
I am pleased to announce that when I returned from The Glow In The Dark Tour in Australia I signed my deal to have my NEW LP"You Win Some,You Lose Some" released on Universal Motown. In conjuction with of course G.O.O.D. Music and my new upstart company Band Camp Records which is headed by myself & Rik Cordero we're about to "Get Shit Shaking Fam!!!"

It has been almost 2 years since "DayJob" dropped. I remember the struggles and adversity I was faced with when attempting to get a release date from Sony. I just have to say 2 things. Thank Allah and it was worth it!!! I have to shout everyone who has been supporting my movement [...]

We at G.O.O.D. Music are so excited about 2009. You have my LP, Kid Cudi's Debut, Big Sean's Debut LP, Mr. Hudson NEW LP as well as mainstays such as Common, John, Tony Williams,GL & Really Doe. Don C,Plain Pat,Ibn & myself having been constantly brainstorming on how to make maximum impact for the coming year. Look forward to much more of a forceful G.O.O.D. Music presence in market place starting in January.

Kanye & I are going in the lab this weekend to start recording "You Win Some,You Lose Some". I already have a few joints that I did with my cousin so please understand this is going to be CRAZY!!! I can't wait to play y'all this ALBUM. I can't wait to service THE RIGHT 1st SINGLE TO RADIO!!! The GRIND will continue, I have a video for "Q.U.E. Another E.N.S" ,"Mr. Popularity" & the lead single off Rik Cordero's NEW Feature Film "Inside A Change" in which I have a starring role.

And on that note... I'm out.

Sooner Or Later

2008-12-16T12:38:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite songs of Seeing Sounds. The concept I had in mind for this video is a complete 180 than what came out, and I love it. Nice way incorporate current events. That guitar solo= greatness, really tho.

And on that note... I'm out.

Rosenberg And Preemo

2008-12-16T12:22:00.000-08:00

On Nas and "Nas Is Like."

"When I hear records like that, I don't understand how Gang Starr didn't break up sooner, because if I was Guru, I would have threw a fuckin' fit." LMFAO!!!!

On Biggie, Puffy and "Unbelievable"

The story about Biggie using Guru's car is comedy, hehehehe...

Open Form Questions:

A little bonus, Preemo was a part of a remix album with Maroon 5... wait... Maroon 5!?!?? Yep, and results are FIYA!!!!!!! (c) M.O.P.
Maroon 5- Secret (DJ Premier Remix) (From Call And Response)

And on that note... I'm out.

?uestlove Vs. Dilla: The "Little Brother" Beat Battle In The D

2008-12-04T00:07:00.000-08:00

For any fan of The Roots, Dilla, Blackstar, or Hip-Hop for that matter, needs to read this story. Man, if there were two cats in this age of Hip-Hop who's brain I would pick for stories, it would be Pharrell and ?uestlove. The seem to have the best backstage stories.

?uestlove vs. Jay Dee: The “Little Brother” Beat Story (From FWMJ's Rappers I Know)(Link)

And on that note... I'm out.

"I Go For Broke Like I'm TLC"

2008-12-03T23:57:00.000-08:00

The video for "Everybody Hates Chris" off Luda' latest LP, Theatre Of The Mind. This record during shows should gain mad audience participation, lol!!!

And a bonus... Luda and Preemo in the lab. Seeing Preemo puttin down those signature hook scratches... woooowwwwwwww.

And on that note... I'm out.

Hadooogan!!!!!

2008-12-03T23:38:00.000-08:00

As a kid who grew up playing Street Fighter II (I see Paul, lol!!!), this shit is absolutely bananaz. Especially in how the sounds from the game was incorporated in the beat, MAD dope. This is off the Street Fighter Underground: Remix mixtape.

Redman & Oh No- Lay You Out (Download Link)

And on that note... I'm out.

This Is Black Hood Rap....

2008-12-03T23:30:00.001-08:00

All I'm sayin is Jay HAS to use this shit on Blueprint 3. This is off the soundtrack for the Biggie bio flick Notorious, which is droppin next month. The soundtrack is going to feature unreleased demos from Biggie early work. That alone may make me cop the soundtrack.

Notorious Soundtrack Tracklisting
1. "Notorious Thugs" (featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony)
2. "Hypnotize"
3. "Notorious"
4. "Juicy"
5. "Party & Bullsh--"
6. "Warning"
7. "One More Chance" remix (featuring Faith Evans)
8. "Brooklyn Go Hard" (Jay-Z featuring Santogold)
9. "Letter to B.I.G." (Jadakiss featuring Faith Evans)
10. "Kick in the Door"
11. "What's Beef"
12. "World Is Filled"
13. "One More Chance" (featuring CJ)
14. "The Notorious Theme" (composed by Danny Elfman)
15. "Microphone Murderer" (previously unreleased demo)
16. "Guaranteed Raw" (previously unreleased demo)
17. "Love No Ho" (previously unreleased demo)

Jay-Z- Brooklyn'(We Go Hard) (feat. Santogold) (Produced By Kanye West) (Download Link)

And on that note... I'm out.

The Abstract And The Purple One...

2008-12-03T23:05:00.000-08:00

Man..... What I would've have paid to see this shit live. I would have lost my fuckin lunch yo, lol!!!! I'm little heated I missed the LA date.

Especially everyone who has seen Tip on this tour. They have all been tellin me he murked it (but I had another event to attend and no greenbacks for tickets, so... (shrugs)). But shit, who ever has this tape, hold on it, and cherish it for the rest of your life (and maybe make a little money and sell some bootlegs of it, lol!!).

And as a bonus, here's Tip gettin live on the MPC with the band...

And on that note... I'm out.

The Times

2008-11-22T23:49:00.001-08:00

I recieved an e-mail about this song about a 2 weeks ago and decided to give it a listen. I've been hooked ever since. I actually played this on H.F.P Radio this past Tuesday (The podcast are coming... seriously). This is off producers Keelay And Zaire's (Reppin the West Coast, Bay Area!!!) new LP dropping Feburary 21, 2009, entitled Ridin' High. The album features Phonte, Blu, Torae, Tunji, Supastition, Cali Agents, Fortlive, Nino Moschella, and much more. Make sure to look for that.

And On That Note... I'm out.

If I Ever Feel Better

2008-11-22T23:33:00.000-08:00

My roommate has been playing this song on repeat for the past 2 weeks and just last night (after having a confusing Thursday night and a very good Friday night), this song finally clicked. It's been on repeat for the past 24 hours. Shit, it's playing right now, lol!!! The band is named Phoenix, it's off their 2000 debut, United.

Turns out, one of the founders of this band, Laurent Brancowitz, was in a band with Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, right before they founded the group we now know and love today as Daft Punk.

As I was Youtube, I found out they too performed @ Coachella 2006. This is possibly the 3rd or 4th artist that was at that event that I did know was at the event, that I later became a fan of.

"They say an end is a brand new start..."

And on that note... I'm out.

Saturday Morning Breakfast Club: Vol Looney Tunes (Pt. 1)

2008-11-08T14:52:00.000-08:00

Something I though about doing here is every Saturday (since Saturday morning cartoons absolutely suck now,) is post some of my favorite cartoons with some of there favorite episodes. So to start things off, lets go with a little bit of Looney Tunes:

Bugsy and Mugsy:

"I dont know how yuz dun it but I KNOW YUZ DUN IT!!!!!" LFMAO!!! My sister would repeat that line a million times to each other. There is another Bugs Vs. Bugsy And Mugsy episode that I love that I gotta find to put up here.

Duck Rogers in the 24th and a Half Century:

Unlike many, I find myself more of a Daffy Duck fan than Bugs Bunny. You can't tell me Daffy is not Black!!! LOL!!!

And while were on the subject of Daffy... (Tyler this is for you...)

Wile E. Coyote vs Road Runner:

There are so many Wile E. Coyote Vs. Road Runnner cartoon I didnt know which one to pick. So I picked the fourth one I clicked on. Same as Daffy, you couldn't tell me that Wile was not Black. That nigga's sneaky as hell, lol!!! As a matter of fact, put Taz in their too. That nigga just wrecks shit, lol!!!!

Bugs, Daffy, and Elmer Fudd- Rabbit Season, Duck Season:

And of course, THE all time classic.

That's all for this Saturday. Make to bring with you a bowl of your favorite cereal next time.

And on that note... I'm out.

Tribin With Letterman

2008-11-07T11:31:00.000-08:00

Here is Tip performing "Move" live on Letterman last night. Man.... "Move" sounds soooooooooooooooooo illll with a backing live band. Currently for me, The Renaissance has been in constant repeat mode (I just bought the album last night).

What I quickly wanted to touch upon was this was not the first time the Abstract has performed on the legendary CBS show. As a matter of fact, Letterman has been a big supporter of Tip and Tribe.

Exhibit A: Stressed Out (From Beats, Rhymes, and Life, 1996)

Exhibit B (and my favorite): Check The Rhime With The Paul Shaeffer and Late Show Band (From The Low End Theory, 1991)

There are more, I just can't find them on Youtube right now, lol!!!

em>The Renaissance Is in Stores NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

And on that note... I'm out.

The Far Left

2008-11-05T22:28:00.000-08:00

Everything I have heard so far off The Layover EP has banged. That shit is going to be REALLL serious, this joint further confirms my hypothesis, featuring Fashawn and The Alchemist (who is also on the beat). Music trivial, can anybody name what videos inspired the concept of this video?

As a add bonus, here is the link for the new The Layover Mixtape. Mixed by DJ Skee.

The Layover Mixtape Download Link

The Layover EP drops November 25th!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Exhibit A (Transformations)

2008-11-05T22:09:00.000-08:00

I have heard a lot about Jay Electronica, but I have just not taken the time to listen to his music (aside from the beat he did for Nas' Untitled, which was for "Queens Get The Money". This joint though has me open to more of his work. Produced by Just Blaze, this record is for Guitar Center's Fresh Cuts Vol. 3 (Music By Guitar Center Employees) compilation. Musically, this feel like some Dr. Dre shit with an east-coast twist.

Exhibit A (Transformations) - Jay Electronica
Download Link

And on that note... I'm out.

"I Got Make My Next Move My Best Move."

2008-11-05T22:01:00.000-08:00

One of my top three favorite songs off Don't Quit Your Day Job This is the six or seventh video of this album (someone correct me if I'm wrong).

One of 2007 most slepted on release, if you still don't have Cons album, go get it please.

And on that note... I'm out.

Last Night Was The Celebration....

2008-11-05T21:49:00.000-08:00

Today The Work Begins.

I plan on writing a whole article on last night, but that won't be for another couple of weeks when I have time to write it. But for right now, I believe ?uesto sums up how I'm feeling about last night.

As a bonus, check out this election party Common and Kweli held last night @ The Hard Rock Cafe in Chi-Town (Com's reaction is classic, lol!!!)

And on that note... I'm out.

I See Me

2008-11-02T18:35:00.001-08:00

Download Link

Hey Ya'll,

This joint right here... and I maybe speaking for Key as well on this, is one my favorite records I have ever been a part of; now and most likely for the rest of my life. Although there have been a many of song that have come out of the Hip-Hop community within the past year that have been in support of Barack Obama, none of them have really expressed how much the election means to people. Not just from a current standpoint (economics, the war, “enter any issue that been a part of the election here”, etc), but from a history context.

This election is the breaking of many a cycle. This election has change perceptions, and in some cases, displayed how some of those perceptions have not changed. It has showed that we, as a society, have a long way to go, and a lot of work in front of us. But on a positive note, it displayed the uniting of peoples from different backgrounds in an effort for one common goal.

The grassroots genus which was Obama’s campaign was something I had never seen before in my lifetime. Everywhere, and I mean everywhere, within the past year, I have seen incredible displays of support for Obama by the public: T-Shirts, bumper stickers, through various forms of art, public access media, and more so, and MORE IMPORANTLY, support in the sense that people have signed up to vote! That right there, is a victory in itself.

It has been said that “If you don’t take part in a democracy, then it will take you apart.” It seems as if the general public has learned from the travesties of the past eight years and decided to say something about it. Voting, in this scenario, is THE ULTIMATE form vocal expression; and never should be taken for granted. If you have some type of power to better your surrounding world… don’t think about it, use it.

This is the reason why I think people follow Obama, he empowers other people. People feel compelled to actually take control of their lives and make great things happen. And when you have the power to compel your fellow man or woman, you have, without question, earned the title of a leader. When a crowd follows an individual, they usually see something of themselves within that person. It can be a characteristic they possess or want to possess. Thus is the underlining topic of this song.

There is very interesting incident that birth the creation of this song, but I’ll wait until I write the liner notes for The B.L.A.C.K Odyssey to explain that one. If you want to hear the story now, just ask next time you see me.

“I See Me” features a good friend of my mine that attends LMU with Key and I named Chad Johnson (who sings the chorus and supplies background vocals) and Kerwin Tsang of Dorm 25 on bass (if you know the history of The Flow, you already know of Mr. Tsang and The Impeccable Dorm 25). If you were in attendance at the Hip-Hop The Vote show at LMU about 3 weeks ago, you heard Key and I close our set with this song.

Please past this link along to all of your peoples and feel free to give feed back on not just the song, but also what you think about this election itself. Peace and love to all of you, I hope you enjoy the song, AND DON’T FORGET TO EXERCISE YOUR POWER ON TUESDAY!!! VOTE!!!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Da Thriller Revised....

2008-10-31T10:57:00.000-07:00

Since it is Halloween, it's only right we pay homage to the Michael Jackson classic (that I will spinning tonight at this Club I gotta DJ for. HIT ME UP FOR DETAILS!!!), but I wanted to it with a twist. See how this dancefloor classic has impacted the world...

"The O.G Wan Bobby Johnson" (c) Hov

Michael Jackson - New Music - More Music Videos

The Making of Thriller (Directed by the legendary John Landis)

Thriller... Bollywood Style

And hands down... one of the most distrubing piece of Youtube footage I have ever seen, lol!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! And on that note... I'm out.

Com On Okayplayer TV

2008-10-31T10:49:00.001-07:00

Part 1:

Common Interview w/ OkayplayerTV from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

Part 2:

Common Discusses Politics w/ okayplayerTV from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

Part 3:

Common on Electric Circus, OkayplayerTV from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

And on that note... I'm out.

UMC

2008-10-28T18:33:00.001-07:00

1) Universal Mind Control
2) Punch Drunk Love (Feat. Kanye West)
3) Make My Day (Feat. Cee-Lo Green)
4) Sex 4 Sugar
5) Announcement (Feat. Pharrell Williams)
6) Gladiator
7) Changes
8) Inhale
9) What a World
10) Everywhere

More than any other Common album I have anticipated, I am anticipating this the highest. Why? Because I wondering where is Com going to take it. This album is going to be different the Common we are use to listening to (The "Conscience" Rapper label Common has received over the years. The first two singles ("UMC" and "Announcement") were pretty dope and have received the same response from people when I played it for them... "That's Common?!?!?!?"

But honestly, I'm glad I can FINALLY spin some Common in the club ("Go!" is the biggest strench I think. Maybe "The Light" if the party's vibe is layed back.) But I have not doubts this shit will be a banger from front to back.

Universal Mind Control Drops December 9th!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

I'm Going Where The People Want Me...

2008-10-28T18:30:00.000-07:00

The Layover music video

The trailer for The Layover EP (Dropping November 25th!!!)

And on that note... I'm out.

November 4th is going to be one hell of a day....

2008-10-22T18:51:00.000-07:00

With DimeWars.Com discussing old Tribe records. Special appearance by the 5 footer that has "the complexion of a hockey puck."

Get your urban news at DimeWars.Com

With Angie Mar and DJ Envy

Get your urban news at DimeWars.Com

Live Mobile Show

And on that note... I'm out.

"It's Time We All Expanded"

2008-10-14T18:37:00.001-07:00

The latest joints from Ev, Rakaa, and Babu.

The Layover (Produced By Khrysis) (Off Ev's The Layover EP. Dropping November 25th!!!)
THE LAYOVER - Evidence
Download Link

The Last Is First (Produced By The Alchemist)(Off Fresh Rhymes And Videotape Vol. 1. Dropping Today!!!!)
The Last Is First - Dilated Peoples
Download Link

My Opinion feat. Bishop Lamont (Off Badu's Duck Season 3. Dropping October 28th!!!)
The Last Is First - Dilated Peoples
Download Link

"93' was not till infinity/ 93' was more like 20 years of legacy in Vence Beach."

And on that note... I'm out.

2008-10-14T18:37:00.000-07:00

Move

2008-10-14T18:34:00.000-07:00

Rock With "Q" 2008.

The Renaissance dropping November 4th!!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Uh-Oh...

2008-10-14T13:01:00.000-07:00

It could be 2000-2003 all over again.

Be Prepared...

2008-10-12T00:03:00.000-07:00

because for the rest of his career, Kanye will never again do something "conventional." Why? Because he has earn that right. Millions of records later, why not take it somewhere else? You have the ears of the world, so why not "do some out of this world, is this nigga crazy?" type shit. Yeah, real shit, I had the "WTF" look on my face when I first heard this. But it grew on me and three mixes later, I can dig it.

808s and Heartbreak in stores November 25th!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Many Moons

2008-10-11T23:58:00.000-07:00

True Story. About 3 weeks, at the end of my first radio show for KLMU (more details and podcasts coming very soon!!!!!), I needed to play another song to take up 10 minutes before the next person entered the studio. I found this CD in the new adds section, and randomly picked this song. Good pick huh? I have heard of Janelle Monae before from other people and the vocals she put down on various Outkast songs, but after hearing this in the KLMU studio that day, I became a believer... THIS SISTA IS BAD!!!!! This is off her debut EP Metropolis: The Chase Suite, in stores now!!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

"They Make The World Go Round"

2008-10-11T23:46:00.000-07:00

The video for one of my favorite tracks of Untitled. Sidenote, this is one of the best guest verses I have heard by The Game, especially the Jessica and Nick, Tony Romo lines, lol!!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Can It Be

2008-10-11T23:35:00.000-07:00

An episode of 24 + Murs spazin out over a flip of classic Jackson 5 track= the latest video off Murs For President.

And on that note... I'm out.

I Really Believed That We Would Get Detox first...

2008-10-10T11:13:00.000-07:00

(1987 Circa the O.G line-up)
Looks like I was wrong....
(From MSNBC.COM)
NEW YORK - More than a decade after its conception, Guns N’ Roses’ “Chinese Democracy” will finally see the light of day before year’s end, sources close to the situation told Billboard.

The set will be a Best Buy exclusive and will be available Sunday, Nov. 23, rather than the usual Tuesday.

In the run-up to release date, album track “Shackler’s Revenge” will debut in the video game “Rock Band 2,” while a portion of “If the World” is playing over the end credits in the new Leonardo DiCaprio/Russell Crowe film “Body of Lies.”

In addition, GNR’s seminal 1987 full-length debut, “Appetite for Destruction,” will be reissued on vinyl on October 28 via Interscope.

The band’s last new studio albums were the simultaneously released “Use Your Illusion I” and “Use Your Illusion II” in September 1991. A covers set, “The Spaghetti Incident?,” followed in 1993, and featured some of the last GNR recordings from original guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan.

This spring, soft drink manufacturer Dr Pepper offered to send a free can of the beverage to “everyone in America” (excluding ex-GNR members Slash and Buckethead) if “Chinese Democracy” were to arrive anytime during the calendar year 2008. A Dr Pepper spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.

And on honestly, I still can't believe I'm reading this. PS... I WANT MY Dr. Pepper!!! lol!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Luda And 9th Part 2

2008-10-10T10:22:00.000-07:00

Let me get this straight.... Luda, 9th, Com, AND SPIKE LEE on the same track!?!?!?!? Woooooooowwwwwwww!!!! And word is Luda also got Preemo to do a joint. This album, from things I have heard so, is going to be serious. And I agree with Luda, this joint sound like something that can end the album proper.

Theatre Of The Mind drops November 25!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Lookin' Fly

2008-10-06T16:11:00.000-07:00

The latest single from the Murs' major label debut, Murs For President, featuring footage of Murs on the road on the Rock The Bells tour, the Democratic National Convention, and some on-mic help from the fans (LMFAO!!! @ 3:30).

Murs For President in stores NOW!!!!

Buckshot Takes It Back To Summer Of '96

2008-10-06T16:00:00.000-07:00

You may have heard last week that Buckshot was hospitalized upon returning from Tour in Europe. Well since he has been released from the hospital and from the looks of this video, he's in good spirts. I would have never imagined this song and Buck even co-existing on the same screen, LMFAO!!! This is classic.

And on that note... I'm out.

"This Is That New S&!$%, Keep Em Standin' In Line..."

2008-10-06T11:25:00.000-07:00

Com's eighth LP, Universal Mind Control finally drops on November 11th!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Oh... MY GOD!!! OH MY GOD!!!!

2008-10-03T20:23:00.001-07:00

This past week, Q-Tip (with Consequence in toe) tore down The Knitting Factory in New York for a free show put on by Okayplayer. See this reminding me of that Tribe show I saw two years, in that Tip knows how to fuckin put on a show. And just... just peep the ending man. No... I'm serious, watch what the fuck the happens at 6:49. That club went ape shit. You couldn't even hear the beat anymore, lol!!! I can not WAIT for The Renaissance to drop.

Oh and this shit funny, Busta and Spiff performing Busta's new single "Arab Money." While I don't really care for the song that much (maybe I'll give it sometime), I understand Busta's thought process behind the song (Being rich vs. Being Wealthy), and that dance for the joint is comedy.

And on that note... I'm out.

"Spit Raps To Making CDs/To No Love To Gettin' These Ladies With Eaze."

2008-10-03T20:11:00.000-07:00

This song has been on constant repeat on my MP3 player. This is the first single of the Fresh Rhymes & Videotape Vol. 1 CD/DVD jump-off. The CD features 6 new collaboration tracks by the artist off the tour (Dilated, 88-Keys, The Alchemist, and Aceyalone), and a DVD Documentary on life while on the tour.

Fresh Rhymes & Videotape Vol. 1 Drops October 14th.

And on that note... I'm out.

Murray And Quik

2008-10-03T20:02:00.000-07:00

Murs and DJ Quick Freestyle @ Amoeba Records - LA - (9/30) from AlwaysHustle.com on Vimeo.
After seeing this, now I'm REALLY MAD I missed this show. When's the last time you saw Quik spit a freestyle live and for free? But this is of the reasons why I love Amoeba, dope free shows.

Murs For President In stores NOW!!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Tronic

2008-10-03T19:42:00.000-07:00

Black Milk, after putting in work for the last year behind the boards for Pharoahe Monch, Guilty Simpson, Elzhi, and many others, returns with is sophomore LP entitled Tronic. From what I have heard so far, he has expanded his sound and added in more live instrumentation. Overall, dope shit
The singles:
Give The Drummer Sum
Give the Drummer Sum - Black Milk
The Matrix (feat. DJ Premier, Pharoahe Monch, & Sean Price)
The Matrix (feat. DJ Premier, Pharoahe Monch, & Sean Price) - Black Milk
"You Couldn't hang if you were Ving Rhames in Rosewood." Cot dammmmmmmn!!!!! I lost my mind when Pharoahe said that shit.

As a bonus, here is Black in the studio working on "Give The Drummer Sum."

Tronic drops October 28th!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Swizzy And Luda!!!

2008-09-24T17:09:00.000-07:00

Last week I posted 9th and Luda. This week it's Swizz Beatz and Luda. From the samples he was choppin up, it looks like Swizzy is going to give Luda somethin' NASTY!!!

Theatre Of The Mind Drops November 11th.

And on that note... I'm out.

"Ball ridiculous, 26 Inches When I Call Up The Dealership/ Aw That's Some Nigga Shit."

2008-09-24T16:47:00.000-07:00

Day I bought Untitled and first heard that line, I damn near wrecked my car because I was laughing so hard. Why? Because that line was so on point. To "authenticate my nigganess," do I have to spend my doe recklessly on that shit? Does it bring about the respect our people fight everyday? Among other "?uestions In The Shade Of Black," these questions are asked among our people everyday.

This is one of my favorite tracks from the album. The live drums on this (especially on the 8 bar outro) is extremely dope. The video filmed in some familiar spots to me... good ol' Crenshaw Blvd, as well as some shots from Downtown. Also pay EXTREMELY to meaning of the song too, Nas really goes in on this one (shit, he "went in" the whole album).

And on that note... I'm out.

Q-Tip In The Booth

2008-09-24T16:44:00.000-07:00

Q-Tip On Rap City, in the booth, wrecking shit, spitting for almost 3 straight minutes.

The Renaissance drops Election Day, November 4th!!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

"I'm Married To The Life Girl, Catch The Bouquet."

2008-09-19T11:07:00.000-07:00

Set It Off feat. The Clipse - Kardinal Offishall
As far as getting loose at a party, right now, this is my joint right here. Every gig I WILL BE bumpin this shit. It's great to see Kardinal finally get a good look after years grinding in the underground.

Kardinal Offishall's Not 4 Sale is in stores now.

"I Got A Bad Bird Nickname is Sunshine..."

2008-09-19T10:52:00.000-07:00

Q-Tip - Move's Hidden Meaning from Three/21 Films on Vimeo.
Q-Tip and Cons behind the scenes from the video for "Move." Another record of Tip's LONG AWAITED LP, The Renaissance. As you may or may not know, a couple of the joints off the album are revisted version from two unreleased LPs that Tip did. This is one of those joints. Why I am telling you this? I tellin you (like Jennifer Hudson) because YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS RECORD, seriously. I was sooo happy he going to put this shit on the album. This beat, Dilla yo.... you won't believe what he sampled if I told you.

I would post the joint here, but I'm not at my home computer right now. Go searchin for this shit, I guarantee it will be on repeat this whole weekend. Or.... just wait for The Renaissance to drop this November.

And on that note... I'm out.

Guitar Center Sessions With Pete, 9th, Just, Revolution, and Nu-mark

2008-09-19T10:33:00.000-07:00

I found about this a day after it went down. I'm MADDDDDDD that I missed this, especially after watching these videos. Just click on the link and it will bring you to the menu to with Pete and Co. breaking down beats and life.

Guitar Center Sessions With Pete, 9th, Just, Revolution, and Numark

And On That Note... I'm out.

9th and Luda!!!!

2008-09-18T08:59:00.000-07:00

Take a break from the record they are working on for Luda's upcoming LP, Theatre Of The Mind, watching the infamous Jo Jo tape (no not this Jo Jo tape). Jo Jo as in K-CI and Jo Jo.

"I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVEEE YOU!!!!" LMFAO!!!!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Gettin' Up

2008-09-11T00:23:00.000-07:00

FINALLY!!! The video for Tip's "Gettin' Up."

The Renaissance droppin' November 4th!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Daybreak

2008-09-08T12:14:00.000-07:00

Last week I posted the album cover and tracklisting, now we FINALLY get to hear some music of the long awaited Foreign Exchange album. This joint (which opens the album), is called "Daybreak" featuring Muhsinah. This is some straight up smooth, soulful shit. To download the joint, visit The Foreign Exchange offical website.
Daykeeper feat. Muhsinah - Foreign Exchange
Leave It All Behind... Online October 7th, In-Stores October 14th!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

The Hour Of Reprisal

2008-09-08T11:58:00.000-07:00

I recieved an e-mail about this dude's record about a week ago, and not had the time to read it. Than last night, while checking the LMU "TV Guide-like" channel to see what was on T.V, KXLU's (the campus radio station) resident Sunday night underground Hip-Hop show was playing in the background on the channel. When I heard the beat, I IMMEDIATELY knew it was a Preemo joint, but the shit had my head nodding in "shotgun repel action" for 4 minutes straight. It was the joint Preemo did for Ill Bill's upcoming album entitled The Hour Of Reprisal. Here's Preemo here talking about the making of the song, entitled "Society Is Brainwashed."

Sidenote- Did he just say that this joint was made for orginally made for Hov's American Gangster?!?!?!? Why Jay why? Lol!!!
Society Is Brainwashed - Ill Bill

The Hour Of Reprisal drops September 16th.

And on that note... I'm out.

Love Lockdown

2008-09-08T11:51:00.000-07:00

Kanye West - Love Lockdown (world premiere)
by 23city

I didn't catch much of the VMA's last night (second straight year I've missed it because of work), but I've read up and heard a lot about. Aside from hearing that a couple dancers from LMU would be performing with Rihanna (including my next door neighbor... shouts out to Sara Anne), this is what I wanted to see. I'm waiting to give my full verdict once I hear the studio version, but I have to say, Kanye just keeps taking it where other won't. Sonically, I'm expecting this next album to be on some 80s pop/soul/21th Century, "futuristic, George Jetson" (c) Craig Mack, Hip-Hop shit. What do ya'll think?

And on that note... I'm out.

Murs' Press Conference

2008-09-04T13:46:00.000-07:00

Murs breaks down his campaign in this press conference.

Murs For President drops September 30th!!!

And on that note... I'm out.

Oh Lord....

2008-09-04T13:03:00.000-07:00

The fourth quarter is going to be EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Look @ This List...
1) Foreign Exchange- Leave It All Behind
2) Q-Tip- The Renaissance
3) Jay-Z- The Blueprint 3
4) Murs- Murs For President
5) Common- Invincible Summer
6) Busta Rhymes- Blessed
7) Black Milk- Tronic
8) Big Boi- Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty
9) T.I- Paper Trail
10) Ludacris- Theatre Of The Mind
11) LL Cool J- Exit 13
12) Evidence- The Layover EP
13) Madlib- WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip & Beat Konducta Vol. 5 & 6

Now Mr. West has throwin' his name in the hat...
(From Hiphopdx.com)
After the tremendous success of Kanye West's Graduation, fans have been patiently waiting the arrival of his next brainchild. Well wait no more. Multiple blogs, including Nahright and respected DJ Semtex's official blog have begun reporting that Ye's next venture will be out before year's end. MTV UK has also reportedly received confirmation of the projects saying: "both Jay and Kanye are set to release new albums before the end of 2009. It's well known Jigga has been working on a new LP- likely to be called The Blueprint 3 - with another West produced track "Jockin' Jay Z" already leaked to the web. Kanye was not expected to release a new album in 2008 but the follow up to Graduation now seems likely to be with us in the near future!"

Kanye's next single will be called "Love LockDown" and his 4th LP is on track to hit stores in December. According to MTV UK (but not confirmed) "Love LockDown" will be available for download on Sept 8th.

Wooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwww...... stay tuned. (I'm going to be MAD broke by the end of this quarter, lol!!!)

And on that note... I'm out.