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Distant Relatives: Hope Road PT 2 & 3 (Video)
January 24, 2011
Nas and Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley (Distant Relatives) record Dub Plates at Tuff Gong Studios in the Bob Marley Museum. These are the final 2 parts of the 3 part series directed and produced by B+ (Mochilla).
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The BLITZ – 1/24/11
January 24, 2011
Great weekend of NFL games & now the SuperBowl contenders are set to meet in Dallas Texas February 6th. The Jets & Bears are out….and the Steelers & Packers are in! Time to start the week off right after another long & hopefully enjoyable weekend! It’s time for the media information BLITZ from around the world! Check out the top stories everyone is talking about after the jump!
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SoundCheck: Rare Footage Of Slum Village With J Dilla & Baatin (Video)
January 21, 2011
It’s always good to see how people are discovering old unearthed videos & sharing them on the web. Check out this never seen before video of the original members of Slum Village as they soundcheck before a show. RIP Jay Dee aka J Dilla & Baatin! It’s FANTASTIC!!!
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Questlove Stops By Amoeba Music In Los Angeles For Some Sounds (Video)
January 21, 2011
Everytime I’m in L.A. there’s usually a few places I ALWAYS stop by before I leave. One of my key stops used to be the Fat Beats record store on Melrose (RIP). It’s been tough with record stores closing around the country but thankfully Amoeba music is still open. That’s why it’s important to continually support institutions like Amoeba whenever you come to Los Angeles or any of their other locations. Last time I stopped in the the LA store I spent a few hours checking out & purchasing music & DVDs. The Roots drummer Questlove stopped by the store to let the people know ‘What’s In His Bag”. Big shout out to my homegirl Mona Lisa who works over there at Amoeba’s LA location.
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Def Jam Cipher Sessions: CyHi Da Prynce & Big K.R.I.T. (Video)
January 21, 2011
This is part 3 of the Def Jam’s Cipher Sessions & the last for the Southern Region before they focus on artists from the West Coast. In this particular segment the focus is upon Atlanta’s CyHi Da Prynce & Mississippi’s Big K.R.I.T.
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The BLITZ – 1/21/11
January 21, 2011
Uploading News & Information From Around The World To Your Mac, Ipad, iphone, or whatever you use…..it’s the morning BLITZ! Get ready cuz here it comes…. after the jump!
MOOZ-lum Theatrical Trailer
January 21, 2011
Looking forward to seeing this film in the near future especially considering the social & political mirrors taking place. Here’s more about the film:
“Pulled between his strict Muslim upbringing by his father and the normal social life he’s never had, Tariq Mahdi (Evan Ross) enters college in a state of confusion. New relationships with Muslims and non-Muslims alike challenge his already shaken ideals, and the estrangement with his mother and sister troubles him. With the help of new friends, family and mentors, he begins to find himself and open up to an Islam he hasn’t been exposed to. But when the attacks of 9/11 happen without warning, he is forced to face his past and make the biggest decisions of his life.
Written and directed by Qasim Basir, Mooz-lum is one of the first-ever American feature films depicting the life of a young Muslim-American. The all-star cast includes: Danny Glover (Dreamgirls, The Color Purple), Nia Long (Are We There Yet, Love Jones), Roger Guenveur Smith (American Gangster, Do The Right Thing), Summer Bishil (The Last Airbender, Towelhead) and Evan Ross (ATL, Pride). ”
I’m looking forward to catching this film when it debuts in select theaters. Hopefully Atlanta will be one of the chosen cities when it’s released February 11th. You can still cast your vote for the film to be screened in your city today by making sure you go to: http://www.eventful.com/moozlum
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50 Cent – Happy New Year Freestyle
January 21, 2011
Seems like he’s about a few weeks late for this but it is what it is…. Rumors are also swirling that he’s leaving Shady/Aftermath records too. Maybe that’s what he’s alluding to at the end of this song. Should be a New Year full of new challenges for 50.
DOWNLOAD: 50 CENT – HAPPY NEW YEAR FREESTYLE
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The BLITZ – 1/20/11
January 20, 2011
Y’all already know what it is…. The BLITZ! News & Information from about the Globe! Baptize Yourself In The News!
Eminem, SlaughterHouse & Yelawolf On The Cover Of XXL Magazine
January 19, 2011
Looking forward to see what Eminem can do with all of these guys careers. Hip Hop is definitely changing & getting more lyrical, but will the mainstream folks get on board is the question. If they take an NWA approach of making the mainstream crossover to them then I think they’ll be fine. SLAUGHTERHOOOOOOUSE!!
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Old Apple Mac & iPad Recycled As A DJ Helmet (Video)
January 19, 2011
Sometimes when I hear Hip Hop DJs complain about not getting enough paying gigs I almost want to vomit. I say this because I don’t believe many DJs haven’t tried hard enough to be different. Many DJs simply forgot that you still have to be entertaining by any means necessary. You may not have the best technical skills, but hardwork & creativity outlasts talent every day. Saw the legendary Daddy-O of Stetsasonic post this video of an electronic DJ wearing a specially made helmet from an old Apple Mac & an ipad. Now that’s creative! I would sometimes think of the wild outfits the legendary Afrika Bambaataa would wear while performing while he would be DJing a party or performing. It’s one thing to have all the talent in the world, but with more celebrities & regular people becoming DJs the veterans may need to be more creative. Classic after the jump
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The Beatz & Lyrics Show – Best Of 2010 Show Winners
January 19, 2011
So we had a little technical difficulty getting the show started last Saturday on time due to the Atlanta roads & weather condition, but we still managed to finish the show completely on air all the way up until 3:30am. Murphy’s Law is always in effect, but mission accomplished. Just a little later than normal. Check the full list of award winners for ‘The Beatz & Lyrics Show – BEST OF 2010 Awards’. The Podcast Of The Radio Show is up now! Click on the photo above or click on this link HERE or Go To ITUNES & DOWNLOAD IT FREE!
THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST OF 2010 HIP HOP AWARDS
THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW TOP 25 HIP HOP ALBUMS OF 2010
1.  KANYE WEST  -  MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASY (11/22)
2.  EMINEM  -  RECOVERY (JUNE 21ST)
3.  FAT JOE  -  DARKSIDE (JULY 27TH)
4.  GHOSTFACE KILLAH  -  APOLLO KIDZ (DEC 21ST)
5.  NOTTZ  -  YOU NEED THIS MUSIC (OCT 19TH)
6.  STATIK SELEKTAH  -  100 PROOF: THE HANGOVER (FEB 2ND)
7.  THE ROOTS  -  HOW I GOT OVER (JUNE 22ND)
8.  FREEWAY & JAKE ONE  -  STIMULUS PACKAGE (FEB 15TH)
9.  REFLECTION ETERNAL  -  REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (MAY 18TH)
10. RAE, GHOST, & METHOD MANÂ Â -Â Â WU-MASSACRE (MARCH 31ST)
11. THEE TOM HARDYÂ Â -Â Â THE SECRET OF THE GREEN MAGIC (NOV 18TH)
12. STYLES P & GREEN LANTERNÂ Â -Â Â THE GREEN GHOST PROJECT (FEB 2ND)
13. BLACK MILKÂ Â -Â Â ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SEPT 14TH)
14. RAH DIGGAÂ Â -Â Â CLASSIC (SEPT 14TH)
15. SKYZOO & ILLMINDÂ Â -Â Â LIVE FROM THE TAPEDECK (OCT. 5TH)
16. STRONG ARM STEADYÂ Â -Â Â IN SEARCH OF STONEY JACKSON (JAN 26TH)
17. DJ PREMIERÂ Â -Â Â YEAR ROUND RECORDS (GET USED TO US) (DEC 7TH)
18. SLUM VILLAGEÂ Â -Â Â VILLA MANIFESTO (JULY 27TH)
19. BOOG BROWN & APOLLO BROWNÂ Â -Â Â THE BROWN STUDY (SEPT 28TH)
20. LITTLE BROTHERÂ Â -Â Â LEFTBACK
21. STATIK SELEKTAH & TERMANOLOGYÂ Â -Â Â 1982 (OCT 28TH)
22. DAVID BANNER & 9TH WONDERÂ Â -Â Â DEATH OF A POP STAR
23. BIG BOIÂ Â -Â Â SIR LUSCIOUS LEFTFOOT: SON OF CHICO DUSTY (JULY 5TH)
24. ROC MARCIANOÂ Â -Â Â MARCBERG (MAY 4TH)
25. J.COLEÂ Â -Â Â FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
HONORABLE MENTIONS
MARCO POLO & RUSTEE JUXXÂ Â -Â Â THE EXXECUTION
PAC DIVÂ Â -Â Â DON’T MENTION IT
THE FEWÂ Â -Â Â FEW-NIFICATION
EVIDENCEÂ Â -Â Â I DON’T NEED LOVE
CELPH TITLED & BUCKWILDÂ Â -Â Â NINETEEN NINETY NOW
HOMEBOY SANDMANÂ Â -Â Â THE GOOD SUN (JUNE 1ST)
STANZAÂ Â -Â Â SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER
CURREN$YÂ Â -Â Â PILOT TALK 1/2
GANGRENE (ALCHEMIST & OHNO)Â Â -Â Â GUTTER WATER
CYHI DA PRYNCEÂ Â -Â Â ROYAL FLUSH
CROWN ROYALE (BUFF1 & RHETTMATIC)Â Â -Â Â CROWN ROYALE
7L & ESOTERICÂ Â -Â Â 1212Â (10/12)
RAKAAÂ Â -Â Â CROWN OF THORNS (JULY 20TH)
yUÂ Â -Â Â BEFORE TAXESÂ (APRIL 12TH)
DEVIN THE DUDEÂ Â -Â Â SUITE 420 (APRIL 20TH)
DAMIEN MARLEY & NASÂ Â -Â Â DISTANT RELATIVES (MAY 18TH)
SKI BEATZÂ Â -Â Â 24 HOUR KARATE SCHOOL
CAPONE-N-NOREAGA – THE WAR REPORT 2
KURUPTÂ Â -Â Â STREET LIGHTS
ACTUAL PROOFÂ Â -Â Â THE FREE EP
ZION IÂ Â -Â Â ATOMIC CLOCK
THE BURNERZÂ Â -Â Â ZUMBI & THE ARE = THE BURNERZ
THE LEFTÂ Â -Â Â GAS MASK
JOE BUDDENÂ Â -Â Â MOOD MUSIC 4
KENDRICK LAMAR – OVERLY DEDICATED (OD)
BIG KRITÂ Â -Â Â KRIT WUZ HERE
MARCO POLOÂ Â -Â Â THE STUPENDOUS ADVENTURES OF MARCO POLO
RAS KASSÂ Â -Â Â A.D.I.D.A.S. (ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT SPITTIN’)
KRS-ONE & TRU MASTERÂ Â -Â Â META-HISTORICAL
APOLLO BROWNÂ Â -Â Â THE RESET
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – MOST SLEPT ON ALBUM OF 2010
. FAT JOE  -  THE DARKSIDE ***WINNER***+
. GHOSTFACE KILLAH  -  APOLLO KIDZ
. ROC MARCIANO  -  MARCBERG
. THE FEW  -  FEW-NIFICATION
. NOTTZ  -  YOU NEED THIS MUSIC
. RAH DIGGA  -  CLASSIC
. SLUM VILLAGE  -  VILLA MANIFESTO
. GHOSTFACE KILLAH  -  APOLLO KIDZ
. THE FEW  -  FEW-NIFICATION
. GODS’LLA  -  GODS’ILLA THE ALBUM
. Â DJ PREMIERÂ Â -Â Â YEAR ROUND (GET USED TO US)
. Â HOMEBOY SANDMANÂ Â -Â Â THE GOOD SUN
. Â BIG REMOÂ Â -Â Â THE ENTRAPMENT
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST HIP HOP SONG OF 2010
. KANYE WEST  -  POWER ***WINNER***
. RICK ROSS FEAT. CHRISETTE MICHELLE & DRAKE  -  ASTON MARTIN MUSIC
. RICK ROSS FEAT. NE-YO  -  SUPERHIGH
. SLUM VILLAGE  -  FASTER
. FAT JOE FEAT. YOUNG JEEZY  -  SLOW DOWN (HAHA)
. REFLECTION ETERNAL  -  BACK AGAIN
. REFLECTION ETERNAL  -  IN THIS WORLD
. SKYZOO & ILLMIND  -  SPEAKERS ON BLAST
. J.COLE  -  WHO DAT?
. WIZ KHALIFA  -  BLACK & YELLOW
. EMINEM  -  NOT AFRAID
. EMINEM  -  THE WAY U LIE
. JAY ELECTRONICA  -  THE GHOST OF CHRISTOPHER WALLACE
. JAY ELECTRONICA FEAT. JAY-Z  -  SHINY SUIT THEORY
. BLACK MILK FEAT. ROYCE DA 5’9 & ELZHI  -  DEADLY MEDLEY
. BIG BOI  -  SHUTTERBUGS
. LAWS  -  HOLD YOU DOWN
. SKI BEATZ FEAT. MOS DEF  -  TAXI
. THE ROOTS  -  DOIN IT AGAIN
. THE ROOTS  -  RIGHT ON
. ROC MARCIANO FEAT. SEAN PRICE  -  SNOW 2.0
. REFLECTION ETERNAL FEAT. JAY ELECTRONICA, J.COLE & MOS DEF
. CURREN$Y  -  MICHAEL KNIGHT
. B.O.B. FEAT. ASHER ROTH  -  F*CK THE MONEY
. NOTTZ  -  SHINE SO BRITE
. NOTTZ  -  CARS
. STATIK SELEKTAH FEAT. BUN B, WALE, & COLIN MUNROE  -  SO CLOSE SO FAR
. KURUPT  -  YESSIR
. DAVID BANNER & 9TH WONDER  -  BE WITH YOU FEAT. LUDA & MARSHA AMBROSIUS
. LITTLE BROTHER  -  CURTAIN CALL
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – THE BEST FREE ALBUM OF 2010 (THE STEAL OF
THE YEAR / WORTH MO’ THAN YOU PAID FO’)
. THE FEWÂ Â -Â Â FEW-NIFICATION ***WINNER***
. COUNT BASS D & DJ POCKETÂ Â -Â Â HARTSFIELD JAXSON
. GODS’ILLAÂ Â -Â Â GODS’ILLA THE ALBUM (MARCH)
. KENDRICK LAMARÂ Â -Â Â OVERLY DEDICATED
. BIG KRITÂ Â -Â Â KRIT WUZ HERE
. ODDISEEÂ Â -Â Â THE ODD-SEASONS SERIES
. DAMU THE FUDGEMUNKÂ Â -Â Â HOW IT SHOULD SOUND
. ILLASTRATEÂ Â -Â Â EDDIE COLEMAN’S FRIDAY NIGHT THEME MUSIC
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST ALTERNATIVE/HIP HOP ALBUM OF 2010
. B.O.B. – THE ADVENTURES OF BOBBY RAY ***WINNER***
. KID CUDI  -  MAN ON THE MOON II: THE LEGEND OF MR. RAGER
. DAMIEN MARLEY & NAS  -  DISTANT RELATIVES
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST WORLD/REGGAE ALBUM OF 2010
. DAMIEN MARLEY & NAS  -  DISTANT RELATIVES ***WINNER***
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THE BEST COMMERCIAL RAP ALBUM OF 2010
[BASED ON PUBLIC OPINION, SALES, PUBLICITY, VISIBILITY, PRODUCT, UNIVERSAL APPEAL, & TIMING OF THE ALBUM RELEASE (EARLY ’09 VS. LATE ’09)
. EMINEM  -  RECOVERY ***WINNER***
. KANYE WEST  -  MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASY
. KID CUDI  -  MAN ON THE MOON II: THE LEGEND OF MR. RAGER
. DRAKE  -  THANK ME LATER
. BIG BOI  -  SIR LUSCIOUS LEFTFOOT: SON OF CHICO DUSTY
. RICK ROSS  -  TEFLON DON
. NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY  -  DISTANT RELATIVES
. B.O.B.  -  THE ADVENTURES OF BOBBY RAY
. THE ROOTS  -  HOW I GOT OVER
. REFLECTION ETERNAL  -  REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE
. FAT JOE  -  DARKSIDE
. LUDACRIS  -  BATTLE OF THE SEXES
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST MIXTAPES/STREET ALBUMS OF 2010
. SKILLZ, DJ JAZZY JEFF, & J.PERIOD  -  INFAMOUS QUOTES ***WINNER***
. J. COLE  -  FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
. THEE TOM HARDY  -  SECRET OF THE GREEN MAGIC
. CYHI DA PRYNCE  -  ROYAL FLUSH
. EVIDENCE  -  I DON’T NEED LOVE
. THE FEW  -  FEW-NIFICATION
. JADAKISS  -  TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE
. STANZA  -  SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER
. WIZ KHALIFA  -  KUSH & ORANGE JUICE
. NESBY PHIPSÂ Â -Â Â PHIPS TAPE
. DOM KENNEDYÂ Â -Â Â FROM THE WEST WITH LOVE
. BOOG BROWNÂ Â -Â Â GRIND SEASON
. X.O.  -  1.1.10
. BIG KRITÂ Â -Â Â KRIT WUZ HERE
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THE BEST NEW HIP HOP ARTIST TO WATCH FOR IN 2011
. CYHI DA PRYNCE ***WINNER***
. THEE TOM HARDY
. JAY ELECTRONICA
. KENDRICK LAMAR
. GOD’S ILLA
. BOOG BROWN
. KIDA
. YELAWOLF
. ALEON CRAFT
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST LYRICIST OF 2010
(BASED ON VARIOUS ALBUMS, MIXTAPE APPEARANCES, COLLABORATIONS, & FREESTYLES)
. JOELL ORTIZ ***WINNER***
. Â STYLES P
.  SEAN PRICE
. Â SHEEK LOUCH
.  CYHI DA PRYNCE
.  KANYE WEST
. Â BLACK THOUGHT
.  HOMEBOY SANDMAN
.  FASHAWN
. Â J.COLE
. JAY ELECTRONICA
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST FEMALE EMCEE/HIP HOP ARTIST OF 2010
. BOOG BROWN ***WINNER***
. RAH DIGGA
. ADRIFT DA BELLE
. RAPSODY
. STAHHR
. Â ETERNIA
. Â SA-ROC
. TIYE PHOENIX
. JEAN GRAE
. LYRIC JONES
. NICKI MINAJ
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST R&B/SOUL ALBUMS OF 2010
. DWELE – WANTS.WORLD.WOMENÂ ***WINNER***
. Â ERYKAH BADU – NEW AMERYKAH PART TWO (RETURN OF THE ANKH)
. BILAL  -  AIRTIGHT’S REVENGE
. JAZMINE SULLIVAN  -  LOVE ME BACK
. FOREIGN EXCHANGE  -  AUTHENTICITY
. JANELLE MONAE  -  THE ARCHANDROID
. USHER  -  RAYMOND VS. RAYMOND
. SADE  -  SOLDIER OF LOVE
. CARLITTA DURAND  -  NOSTALGIC NIGHTS
. HEATHER VICTORIA  -  VICTORIA’S SECRET
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – MOST DISAPPOINTING HIP HOP ALBUMS OF 2010
. NICKI MINAJ  -  PINK FRIDAY ***BIGGEST LOSER***
. DRAKE  -  THANK ME LATER
. REDMAN  -  REGGIE
. ICE CUBE  -  I AM THE WEST
. T.I.  -  NO MERCY
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – MOST POPULAR BEAT OF 2010
. LLOYD BANKS – BEAMER, BENZ, OR BENTLEY TRACK ***WINNER***
. KANYE WEST – DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS TRACK
. KANYE WEST – POWER TRACK
. WIZ KHALIFA  -  BLACK & YELLOW BEAT
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THE ALLEY OOP/MOST ASSISTS AWARD OF 2010 (GREAT WORK WHILE ASSISTING
OTHER ARTISTS BY EMCEEING AND/OR PRODUCING)
. 9TH WONDER ***WINNER***
. KANYE WEST
. EMINEM
. SNOOP DOGG
. JAY-Z
. SWIZZ BEATZ
. 9TH WONDER
. APOLLO BROWN
. JAKE ONE
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST HIP HOP PRODUCER OF 2010
. KANYE WEST ***WINNER***
. JUST BLAZE
. STATIK SELEKTAH
. DJ PREMIER
. SWIZZ BEATZ
. FOCUS…
. NOTTZ
. 9TH WONDER
. KHRYSIS
. THE ROOTS
. APOLLO BROWN
. THE ARE
. BIG K.R.I.T.
. SMKA
. SKI BEATZ
. BLACK MILK
. ROC MARCIANO
. HI-TEK
. JAKE ONE
. BEEWIRKS
. ILLMIND
. KHRYSIS
. ODDISEE
. MADLIB
. AMDEX
. ARAABMUZIK
. TALL BLACK GUY
. DJ KHALIL
. JUSTICE LEAGUE*
. ILLASTRATE
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST DJ ALBUM OF 2010
. STATIK SELEKTAH  -  100 PROOF: THE HANGOVER
. DJ PREMIER  -  YEAR ROUND RECORDS (GET USED TO US COMPILATION)
. STYLES P & DJ GREENLANTERN  -  THE GREEN GHOST PROJECT
. STATIK SELEKTAH & TERMANOLOGY  -  1982
. DJ JAZZY JEFF, J.PERIOD, & SKILLZ  -  INFAMOUS QUOTES
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST HIP HOP PRODUCER ALBUM OF 2010
. NOTTZ – YOU NEED THIS MUSIC ***WINNER***
. STATIK SELEKTAH  -  100 PROOF: THE HANGOVER
. Â DJ PREMIERÂ Â -Â Â YEAR ROUND (GET USED TO US)
. STYLES P & DJ GREENLANTERN  -  THE GREEN GHOST PROJECT
. 9TH WONDER  -  9TH’S OPUS
. SKI BEATZ  -  24 HOUR KARATE SCHOOL
. Â MARCO POLO & RUSTEE JUXXÂ Â -Â Â THE EXXECUTION
. ALCHEMIST & OHNO (GANGRENE)  -  GUTTER WATER
. GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW  -  VWETO
. ILLASTRATE  -  EDDIE COLEMAN’S FRIDAY NIGHT THEME MUSIC
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF 2010
. JANELLE MONAE – THE ARCHANDROID ***WINNER***
. BROKEN BELLS  -  BROKEN BELLS
. CEE-LO GREEN  -  THE LADY KILLER
. NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY  -  DISTANT RELATIVES
. JANELLE MONAE  -  THE ARCHANDROID*
. LITTLE DRAGON  -  THE BLINKING PIGS EP
. B.O.B.  - THE ADVENTURES OF BOBBY RAY
. FLYING LOTUS  -  PATTERN + GRIP WORLD
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BIGGEST COMEBACK OF 2010
. KANYE WEST
. EMINEM
. RAH DIGGA
. DAVID BANNER
. ROC MARCIANO
. LLOYD BANKS
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST ATLANTA INDEPENDENT HIP HOP ALBUM OF 2010
. STANZA – SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISHER ****WINNER****
. CLAN DESTINED  -  A STORY NEVER TOLD (FUCK A MIXTAPE)
. BOOG BROWN  -  GRIND SEASON
. BOOG BROWN & APOLLO BROWN  -  BROWN STUDY
. 4-IZE  -  PROFESSIONAL IGNORANT
. 4-IZE  -  OFF THE TOP ROPE
. BOOG BROWN & APOLLO BROWN  -  THE BROWN STUDY
. DILLON  -  SOUTHERN SCRAMBLE 2
. ILLASTRATE  -  EDDIE COLEMAN’S FRIDAY NIGHT THEME MUSIC
. J-LIVE  -  UNDIVIDED ATTENTION (EP)
. LEX BOOGIE  -  LEX IN SPACE
. COLLECTIVE EFFORTS  -  FREEZING WORLD
. NAIRA  -  THE COLOUR OF LOVE
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THE 2010 JAX AWARD – [THE BEST ATLANTA BASED INDEPENDENT HIP HOP ARTIST]
STANZA ***WINNER***
. BOOG BROWN
. SEAN FALYON
. 4-IZE
. CLAN DESTINED
. DILLON
. ADRIFT DA BELLE
. CALI CARMA
. HEADKRACK
. ARABLAK
. METHUZULAH
. B-BOY QUIC
. ILLASTRATE
. AMOND JACKSON
. TOMMY NOVA
. NESBY PHIPS
. TEA BAG (OF THE GREASEKYDZ)
. SA-ROC
. ALEON CRAFT
. MIKE FLO
. J-LIVE
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THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW – BEST ATLANTA BASED INDEPENDENT HIP HOP GROUP
CLAN DESTINEDÂ ***WINNER***
. THE 5IVE
. COUNT BASS D & DJ POCKET
. EMBASSY MUSIC BOARD
. COLLECTIVE EFFORTS
. THE NICE GUISE
*WE DETERMINE REPLAY VALUE BY NOT ONLY BY OUR PERSONAL LIKINGS TO THE MUSIC, BUT
LARGELY TO THE BEST MUSIC WE HAD AVAILABLE TO PLAY FOR THE RADIO SHOW
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. LISTENERS OPINIONS & REQUESTS AS WELL
The BLITZ – 1/19/11
January 19, 2011
It’s Hump Day….So It’s time to put a little UMPH into it! It’s The BLITZ!!! News & Informations From Around The World After The Jump…So………..Let’s Get Ready To Ruummmmmbbbbbbbblleeeee! The BLITZ!! No Cream No Sugar…
The BLITZ – 1/18/11
January 18, 2011
Happy Birthday To One Of My Heroes….the Legendary Muhammad Ali. Technically his birthday was yesterday 1/17, but we had to give Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr his honor yesterday. It’s the morning BLITZ! News & Information from around the World. Fresh like Turkey Bacon, a Veggie Omelette, Sweet Potato Hashbrowns, and freshed squeeze OJ. Enjoy!
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The Oakland Raiders To Officially Announce Hue Jackson As Head Coach
January 17, 2011
The tweet above may not mean much to most of you, but I’m an Oakland Raiders fan. It’s official…..Al Davis hires Hue Jackson as our new head coach. Despite Al Davis being sometimes portrayed as being quite eccentric, he has probably hired more black head coaches than any other team in the NFL if I’m not mistaken. That’s great, but black or not you still have to ‘Just Win Baby’. Hue Jackson is largely credited for turning the season around this past year for the Raiders. Hopefully it’ll be a good 2011 for the Raiders if the NFL doesn’t have a lockout.
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The BLITZ – 1/17/11 MLK JR DAY
January 17, 2011
No matter if you’re at work today or off due to the holiday, keep his legacy & what it means in mind. It’s the BLITZ! Happy Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Day! More news, speeches, & information from around the world after the jump…
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The Beatz & Lyrics Show With Jayforce – The Best Of 2010 Show Airs Tonight @ 10pm EST
January 15, 2011
These ‘Year End Best’ Shows are always my favorites to do every year! We scrutinize every album & every previous broadcast to give our opinions of the years best in music. We’ll be broadcasting live on WRFG 89.3 FM with our ‘Best Of 2010’ Show! We’ll be counting down The Top 25 Hip Hop Albums Of 2010. In addition to the Top 25 Hip Hop Albums Of 2010 we’ll also have other awards we’ll be mentioning on the show! If you don’t live in Atlanta & can’t turn on the radio to hear us you can always listen to WRFG 89.3 FM’s Stream or right here at JAYFORCE.COM. Check out the categories below & make sure you tune in & tell a friend.
Subscribe To future podcasts of the radio show at the bottom of the page. Feel free to leave your picks in the comments section & we’ll check them before the start of the show Saturday!
The Beatz & Lyric Show – Best Of 2010 Categories:
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The Top 25 Hip Hop Albums Of 2010
The Most Slept On Hip Hop Album Of 2010
The Best Mixtapes/Street Albums Of 2010
The Best Free Hip Hop Album Of 2010 (Should Be Sold / Musical Steal Of The Year)
The Best R&B/Soul Album Of 2010
The Best Alternative/Hip Hop Album Of 2010
The Best Alternative Album Of 2010
The Best World/Reggae Album Of 2010
The Best Hip Hop Song Of 2010
The Best New Hip Hop Artist To Watch In 2011
The Best Lyricist Of 2010 (Albums, Mixtape Appearances, Collabos, & Freestyles in 2010)
The Best Female Hip Hop Artist Of 2010
The Best Hip Hop Producer Of 2010
The Best Hip Hop Producer Album Of 2010
The Most Popular Beat Or Track Of 2010
The Best DJ Album Of 2010
The Biggest Comeback Of 2010
The Most Disappointing Hip Hop Album Of 2010
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The Best Atlanta Based Independent Hip Hop Group Of 2010
The Best Atlanta Based Independent Hip Hop Album Of 2010
THe 2010 JAX AWARD (Best Atlanta Based Independent Hip Hop Artist)
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Top Album Criteria:
Artistic Merit = “Beats” & “Lyrics”
The radio show listeners’ opinions via twitter, email, & phone calls
Spins on the radio show throughout the year
The timing of the albums released throughout the year (early 2010 vs. late 2010) + REPLAY VALUE THRU OUT 2010
Our collective opinions on the albums released in 2010!
WE DETERMINE REPLAY VALUE BY OUR PERSONAL LIKINGS TO THE MUSIC, BUT
LARGELY TO THE BEST MUSIC WE HAD AVAILABLE TO PLAY FOR THE RADIO SHOW
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
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Boog Brown – Marinate (Video)
January 14, 2011
Boog Brown has had a great 2010 & is one of the artists to watch for 2011 according to various publications & music critics around the world. Although she’s originally from Detroit, she’s also one of our nominees for the 2010 JAX Award for Best Atlanta Based Independent Artist. ‘Marinate’ on this video directed by my homie B Price for now & get to know more about Boog Brown after the jump as she stops by Atlanta’s Mood’s Music store to see her “Brown Study” album in the store for the first time.
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Killer Mike, Chace Infinite, Krondon, Freddie Gibbs, & DJ Khalil Haven’t Forgotten Oscar Grant
January 14, 2011
Amongst all the club records, strip club records, & ‘this is for the radio’ type of records many artists seem to to be wrapped up in these days, its good so see some genuine artists talk about some real issues going on in our communities. If you’re not familiar with Oscar Grant’s murder by a transit police officer in San Francisco you need to wake up because chances are police brutality is occurring in your community as well. Killer Mike aka Mike Bigga, Strong Arm Steady, Chace Infinite & Freddie Gibbs have recorded songs to keep the focus on the young man who lost his life by a rogue police officer. Check out the video from Killer Mike below as he talks about his upcoming album PL3DGE album & being inspired about Oscar Grant’s unfortunate demise. Shouts to Maurice Garland on the visuals. Check out the songs after the jump!
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