Archive for January 2012
Lyric Jones – “Loss On Repeat” feat. Esperanza Spalding
January 3, 2012
“Starting the new year off with a bang, Lyric Jones wastes no time in dropping the much anticipated third leak, “Loss On Repeat” featuring Grammy Award Winning jazz vocalist and bassist Esperanza Spalding. The song introduces a nice marriage of the two worlds of jazz and hip hop, gelling well to show a versatile style of both artists. Check out how Jones delivers her pensive lyrics, as Spalding sings an amazing hook that ties together their perspectives.
“Loss On Repeat” is produced by emcee, DJ, producer & Berklee College of Music educator Raydar Ellis and also is the final release leading to her debut album Jones St., due out February 7th, 2012.”
DOWNLOAD: LYRIC JONES FEAT. ESPERANZA SPALDING – LOSS ON REPEAT
Orlando Magic’s J.R. Richardson Blocked By The Rim; Dunk Fail (Video)
January 3, 2012
Wasn’t this guy a Slam Dunk Contest winner?!?!?!
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Tags: Blocked By The Rim, Comedy, Fail, J.R. Richardson, NBA | 
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Rapsody – ‘ABC’ (Video)
January 3, 2012
New track from Rapsody from her For Everything project which is out now.
Washington Redskins Linebacker Breaks Curfew, Stuffs Bed with Pillows
January 3, 2012
The Washington Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh missed curfew before the team’s Week 17 game and attempted to cover it up by stuffing pillows under his blanket to make it appear as if he were sleeping in his hotel bed, according to ESPN Radio.
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan then deactivated McIntosh for Sunday’s game against the Eagles, which they lost 34-10. According to the report, other coaches wanted McIntosh to play, but Shanahan had the final say on the matter. It also notes that McIntosh had been late to a team meeting, so the buildup of miscues might have weighed on Shanahan’s decision.
In the words of Ed Lova…..C’mon Son!!
-Isreali
Posted in Cover Story, Sports | Tags: Curfew, Mike Shananhan, Redskins, Rocky MacIntosh, Washington Redskins | No Comments »
Brother Ali – Writer’s Block (Video)
January 3, 2012
New joint from Rhymesayers emcee Brother Ali produced by Jake One off of the Minneapolis emcee’s upcoming album Mourning In America & Dreaming In Color. Pretty dope jam from one very slept on emcee from Minnesota and Seattle producer.
-Isreal
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Videos | Tags: Brother Ali, Jake One, Rhymesayers, Writer Block | No Comments »
Jeffrey Wilson Interview ‘Sunsplash Mix Show’ x Jah Prince
January 3, 2012
We talk with artist Jeffrey Wilson who hails from the Cayman Islands about his newest hit single called “Desert Rose”. We speak about collaborating with Chino McGregor and working with Nicky B, who are both young veterans in the reggae fraternity. We then joke about the making of the video and he how the line up of females were diverse just like his talent. Salute to his management team and we look forward to some new music in 2012.
Label: Gold Finger Entertainment
Twitter: @chinomcgregor @JeffreyW345
Posted in Dancehall, Radio, Reggae | Tags: daflavaradio.com, Dancehall, Interview, Jah Prince, REGGAE | No Comments »
Joell Ortiz – “I Tote Guns” (Prod. By DJ Tedsmooth)
January 3, 2012
Representing 1/4 of the Slaughter, Joell Ortiz drops this new joint “I Tote Guns” with DJ, producer, & remixer TedSmooth for his upcoming project “Retox” that’s supposed to drop this friday. It’s funny that Tedsmooth’s “Retox” will drop before Dr. Dre ever releases his “Detox” album. If this joint sounds somewhat familiar from a production standpoint, you may remember Red Cafe rocked over this beat back in 2009 although it’s apparent Ted Smooth flipped it just a little.
DOWNLOAD: JOELL ORTIZ – I TOTE GUNS (PROD. BY DJ TEDSMOOTH)
BONUS: RED CAFE – I TOTE GUNS (2009)
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Posted in Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: DJ TEDSMOOTH, I TOTE GUNS, Joell Ortiz, Red Cafe, RETOX, SlaughterHouse, TEDSMOOTH | No Comments »
Al Gator – Stop Foolin’ Around (Prod. By Focus…)
January 2, 2012
Al Gator is back with this joint produced by aFam’s Focus…This joint is pretty dope.
DOWNLOAD: AL GATOR – STOP FOOLIN’ AROUND (PROD. BY FOCUS…)
New Music: Jean Grae – “U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow” (Prod. By M Phazes)
January 2, 2012
This is what I’ve been waiting to hear from the Jeanius. Dope song produced by M Phazes. Real jazzy hip hop iddish. From Jean’s upcoming Cake or Death LP.
DOWNLOAD: JEAN GRAE – U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow
Lee Bannon – ‘Gnarlon Brando’s Midnight Noir’ (Instrumental)
January 2, 2012
Lee Bannon released one of my favorite instrumental projects last year. He is almost criminally slept on as a producer. Check out this project he dropped to start the year off right.
DOWNLOAD: LEE BANNON – GNARLON BRANDO’S MIDNIGHT NOIR
– Haze
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Producers | Tags: GNARLON BRANDO'S MIDNIGHT NOIR, Lee Bannon | 1 Comment »
Rashid Hadee – YIM2011 (Mixtape)
January 2, 2012
Chicago Producer/MC Rashid Hadee wraps up his 2011 year with this mixtape. Good year for him!
Roc C – “Bar Catchers” featuring Chali2na (Video)
January 2, 2012
From Roc C’s Stone Genius LP which is out now. “Bar Catchers” features the former Jurassic 5 emcee Chali2na. Check the video for more info on the project.
J Rell – The Leftovers 2011 (Instrumental)
January 2, 2012
Chi-Town’s own J Rell is back with another batch of his leftover beats from the last year. Dope tape and a good way to start the new year.
Denmark Vessey – Fall Into Life (Luv) (Video)
January 2, 2012
newest single off of “I’d Rather be Making Muzik vol deux” ep … coming soon all songs produced by Denmark of Crown Nation. directed by Mike Maravilla for unscene media
A series of retweets lead me to this video. Dope joint!!
– Haze
Kanye West & Lil Wayne Mark Their Debut as DJs on NYE 2012 (Video)
January 2, 2012
Kanye West was the featured DJ at a party in Las Vegas for New Years Eve 2012. Many of the reviews from people we’ve peeped on twitter have been mixed for the new DJ now known as “Yeezy World Peace.” Meanwhile in Miami, Lil Wayne kicked off his part-time career as a DJ on New Years Eve as well. I know plenty of professional DJs out there are pissed that more & more celebrities are stepping into their lane, but I feel like more DJs should just market & promote themselves more. Technology changes the whole DJ game but marketing & promoting yourself never will. Check out more video below…
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Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, NYE, YEEZY WORLD PEACE | No Comments »
Snoop Dogg on ‘The Price Is Right’ (Video)
January 2, 2012
Hahaaaaaaaaa!!!!
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Baby Cham – ‘Wine’ (Video)
January 2, 2012
After the Cham interview with RicoVibes we got a preview of the video and now this is the official release. Directed by the Cashflow family and edited by xxtreme.arts, this is another vivid HD video showcasing Jamaica’s best ‘Assets’ = the three females who make this video sick, Dance Xpressionz. The song ‘Wine’ ft ‘O’, the female on the bike-back, is going to run the dancehalls.
Follow: @TheCham @CashFlowRecordz @MadHouseRec
and look on facebook for Dance Xpressionz from Jamaica
Pitbull – “Latinos In Paris” feat. Sensato (Video)
January 2, 2012
Pitbull has really come a long way & found his lane in this entertainment industry. I really dig the visuals on this joint right here. Check out his cool take on the Kanye & Jay-Z joint, but this time he’s flipping it for the Latinos. El Cubano y Dominicano en Paris? I can see this song blowing up everywhere for all my multi-lingual cats….
Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: International, Latinos In Paris, Ninjas In Paris, Pitbull, Sensato | No Comments »
Skillz – “2011 Rap Up”
January 1, 2012
Every year this what the real hip hop fans have been waiting on! Skillz delivers his annual Rap Up highlighting all the craziness that took place during 2011. If you dig it go support it on itunes. Happy 2012….
DOWNLOAD: SKILLZ – 2011 RAP UP
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