Talib Kweli – “F#ck The Money†feat. Cassper Nyovest (Prod. By Farhot) [Video]
September 2, 2015
Visuals for the title track of the FREE mixtape from Talib Kweli entitled “F#ck The Money” (linked below). Went with a lyric video format this go ’round. Now no one can say they missed the message.
DOWNLOAD: TALIB KWELI – F#CK THE MONEY FEAT. CASSPER NYOVEST
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Eye Candy: Suelyn Medeiros (Video)
September 2, 2015
Short and very sweet, to be certain. But think of this Suelyn Medeiros video like a most delicious butter pecan shake, and take this little taste. A forbidden dessert, but you yearn for more. A perfect metaphor for a cool summer treat… But’cept this one you can get on Instagram.
MORE SUELYN MEDEIROS ON INSTAGRAM
– @ojones1
Duck Down’s Tribute To Sean Price (Video)
September 2, 2015
Maaan, forgot about that Seanwuar bit Price did (see here)! Here’s a tribute for the late great Sean Price set to his song “Mess You Made” featuring Block McCloud. Rest In Peace, P.
PREVIOUS: SEAN PRICE – SONGS IN THE KEY OF PRICE (MIXTAPE)
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Styles P – “Other Side” (Video)
September 2, 2015
Just in case you know somebody who knows somebody who might hate or wanna forget that SP is legit with the spit. Here’s that heavy evidence. Case (and haters mouths) closed! That “Other Side” you see – good or bad – depends on who you are to Styles P, son! And the “A Wise Guy And A Wise Guy” album is out on iTunes now (linked below).
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Styles P x Jadakiss Are Bringing The ‘Juice Of Life’ To The Hood (Video)
September 2, 2015
So, these hardcore Hip-Hop heavyweights decide to go into business outside music. It’s a familiar tale. Not this one; at least not familiar enough. Salute to Styles P and Jadakiss who have decided to bring life back to the block – in the form of juice bars. They serve the real deal, too. We’re not talking about the stuff that may as well be a big cup of sugar water; but the fresh fruit-veggie-vitamin-mineral super-nutrient drinks that provide HEALTHY (and tasty) alternatives to the place up the street that smells like fries or overpriced hot cocoa… or to energy drinks from the convenience store cooler.
Watch the video highlighting the move SP and J-to-tha just made and the positive response from folks in the hood and more. This is Hip-Hop… the LIFEstyle. Good stuff, brothers!
Obviously the whole world can't make it to @JuicesForLife but if we and all the other juice companies spread the word It's a good job done.
— g -host (@therealstylesp) September 2, 2015
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Kxng Crooked – “Don’t Close Your Eyes (Ashamed)” feat. Truth Ali x Jonathan Hay x Morgan McRae [Video]
September 1, 2015
God, I told myself these are the words I’d never say.
I’m my own worst opponent, and it hurts in every way.
You ever thought about smashing the mirrors in the house,
So you don’t have to see the same person that hurts you everyday?
I have.
– Kxng Crooked
Deep right from the start… Maaan, when we got wind of this a couple of months back we told you here the vid would be deep, too!
Kxng Crooked (of Slaughterhouse) opens up about alcoholism, depression and suicide in his brand new music video. The demo version of the audio to “Don’t Close Your Eyes (Ashamed)” dropped earlier commemorating the birthday of the late Keith Whitley. This is the official version produced by Jonathan Hay and Ajami (linked below). The single will appear on the forthcoming LP – “The Urban Hitchcock” LP – due out October 5, 2015.
“I’ve been in several dark places in my life, betrayed by those closest to me, or feelings of hopelessness in situations I can’t control, or even others trying to remove me from this earth. It takes its toll. I have to rise above and keep moving forward for myself and my loved ones. I like to meditate and read a lot so that helps. Music is my ultimate medicine, though.â€
– Kxng Crooked
Much better therapy, Kxng. Respect.
KXNG CROOKED – DON’T CLOSE YOUR EYES (ASHAMED)Â FEAT. TRUTH ALI X JONATHAN HAY X MORGAN MCRAE
PREVIOUS: KXNG CROOKED – ASHAMED
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CeeLo Green – “Sign Of The Times” (Video)
September 1, 2015
I swear sometimes I hear a ghost in the radio… I’m not crazy…
– CeeLo Green
Short song with a nice easy listening vibe. Excellent use of the old school ‘Taxi’ TV show theme (“Angela” by Bob James). It’ll take several listens to pull the full meaning of what CeeLo is trying to tell us in this one; but sometimes music that makes us stop and take stock is more than good enough. Plus, there is more on the way…
“Sign of the Times” is off of CeeLo’s new album “Heart Blanche†– arriving worldwide on Friday, November 13th
– CeeLo Green
The YouTube embedded audio is ready for playing above, and you can follow the link below to cop this single already.
UPDATE 9/2/15: New Animated Video For ‘Sign Of The Times’
CEELO GREEN – SIGN OF THE TIMES
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Sheek Louch – “Gorilla Language”
September 1, 2015
Louch keeps a loaded lyrical weapon, doesn’t he? Here is another round from the chamber of the Silverback Gorilla warrior entitled “Gorilla Language.” He’s beast flowing over that classic Smoove Da Hustla x Trigger Tha Gambler jawn “Broken Language” instrumental.
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Dr. Umar Johnson Gets Detailed on ‘The Breakfast Club’ About Issues Affecting the Black Community (Video)
September 1, 2015
Although I don’t speak with Dr. Umar Johnson on a regular basis I still consider him a friend. I went to school with Umar Johnson before he became “Dr. Umar” & it wasn’t uncommon for us to have many conversations years ago about what’s going on within the black community. Not only are we both from North Philly, but we have both served as the President of our school’s Black Student Union at different times. We’ve organized & traveled to the historic Million Man March in D.C. with a large group of brothers as well has having mentored young students through an organization called ‘Positive Images’ back in Pennsylvania for a few years. He was always an avid debater on a variety of issues & always held true to his convictions. Rarely have I’ve seen him back down from a heated debate even if it centered on something as simple as hip hop music or sports during lunch in the cafeteria. One thing that I can co-sign is that Umar has always been consistent in who he was & in his beliefs.
So of course it’s difficult for me to believe any of his recent detractors who try to say he’s anything less than authentic. Dr. Umar Johnson didn’t just pop up overnight because he’s been doing this for as long than I’ve known him. I’m excited yet not surprised to see him finally breaking through with his greater message to better the situation for African-Americans & others around the world through a Pan-Africanist viewpoint. Although he continues to travel around the globe delivering his message & through a variety of grassroots lectures that most people have posted on youtube, I feel proud & happy to finally see him start to reach the audiences who best need to hear his message. It was always his life work to do what he’s doing at this very moment. Check the interview with Dr. Umar Johnson with “The Breakfast Club” at Power 105 in New York above & get some food for thought.
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Stro – “Mighty Healthy ’16” (Video)
September 1, 2015
Whew! Do y’all see that chocolate Eye Candy up in there?? Looking nice, and “Mighty Healthy” in the laundromat. Thank Brooklyn emcee Stro (aka Astro) for tantalizing with the visual and delivering dope lyricism on his new street single, “Mighty Healthy ’16” (out on iTunes now).
STRO – MIGHTY HEALTHY ’16 (ITUNES)
CHECK INTERVIEW WITH ‘STRO’ BELOW….
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Stalley – “Glass Garage” (Video)
September 1, 2015
Something fire off “The Laughing Introvert” mixtape (out now for FREE download at DatPiff). This is the visual for Stalley’s jawn “Glass Garage.” Pick up the FREE download below.
(Oh…and the body in the car…and the bodies of the cars. Very nice. Yeah, we noticed!)
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R&B: Jared Evan – “Signals” (Video)
September 1, 2015
On this project, Rap&B maestro J Evan is trying ‘to reflect creativity and outside of the box thinking in recent video releases.’ So, shot the visuals on a cell phone. This one was actually edited in real time on his iPhone as it was filmed. This is for “Signals” off “The Art Form Of Whatever” (out now, linked below). Download that below for FREE.
DOWNLOAD:Â JARED EVAN – THE ART FORM OF WHATEVER
Cassidy – “Speak To The Hood” feat. Swizz Beatz (Freestyle)
September 1, 2015
Cassidy Larsiny lyrically committing arson…setting that track on fire! DJ Absolute’s Mixtape Mondays series latest installment – Cassidy’s freestyle “Speak To The Streets” (featuring Swizz Beatz).
CASSIDY – SPEAK TO THE STREETS FEAT. SWIZZ BEATZ (FREESTYLE)
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Dave East – “Right” (Prod. By J. Demers)
August 31, 2015
Harlem’s (NY, USA) Dave East is dropping his new mixtape, “HMN” (Hate Me Now), soon enough. So, smart motion is getting with producer J. Demers on this banger “Right” here to get the buzz on the block up before then. Take advantage. Listen and get Dave’s FREE download of this leak now.
DOWNLOAD: DAVE EAST – RIGHT (PROD. BY J. DEMERS)
All Things Must Pass (Trailer)
August 31, 2015
Some day someone will ask, “What’s a record store?” and no one will have an answer (other than ‘huh?’). That day is coming closer than ever… Has to, with the biggest artists only catering to the biggest outlets. Music sales being all online or mobile nowadays, that day will likely come and go with no real commemoration. Or maybe someone will recommend watching this “All Things Must Pass” film, looking into the rise and fall of super-fun, super-giant music store Tower Records. Check out the trailer above.
Posted in Film, History, Trailer, Videos | Tags: All Things Must Pass, Death of music store, Death of record store, Death of Tower Records, Music Business, music retailer, music store, Out of Business, record retailer, Record Store, Rise and Fall of Tower Records, Russ Solomon, Tower Records, Tower Records Out of Business | No Comments »
Big K.R.I.T. – “86”
August 31, 2015
Guitar and bass by Mike Hartnett adding a nice som’n som’n to the ‘Shaft’ elements in this beat for the latest from Big K.R.I.T. entitled “86.” Cadillac music with that new car smell and shine. Enjoy the FREE download (linked below)!
DOWNLOAD: BIG K.R.I.T. – 86
Eye Candy: Ralen Watts (Video)
August 31, 2015
*sigh* It’s Monday.
*sigh* It’s Ralen Watts!
See what I did there? It’s all a matter of perspective. The heavy breath expended for Monday is usually one of despair; an ‘already tired’ feeling. But you realize that there is a Ralen Watts – so thick and sexy, breathing this very same air somewhere – and your outlook gets a whole lot better, huh? Yep, there is that; and that you have made it halfway through Monday. You know what time it is when we start passing out the Eye Candy – noooon time! Celebrate with a taste of this Brazilian Honey!
– @ojones1
Mos Def – “Sensei On The Block” (Prod. By Ski Beatz)
August 31, 2015
Yasiin Bey, apparently back on the block to run ish as the Mighty Mos Def, with his new single “Sensei On The Beat†(produced by Ski Beatz). Nice! Press play immediately. Looks like Mos is moving past that battle-any-emcee hiccup, going back to carving out his best-in-the-biz-ness niche by putting out dope work. Chop chop!
MOS DEF – SENSEI ON THE BLOCK (PROD. BY SKI BEATZ)
UPDATE: YASIIN BEY & SKI BEATZ TALK ABOUT MISUNDERSTANDING OVER SONG 9/2/13
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Odell’s RoundTable: “Is Experience The Best Teacher?” (Video)
August 31, 2015
On this episode of Odell’s RoundTable the panel discusses Is Experience the best teacher? Think about that question for a minute can experience best teach you in relationships? Do you need to have bad experiences in a relationship to appreciate a good one? Just because someone else has experienced something can you learn from them or do you have to experience it yourself? These questions and more are discussed. The discussion is moderated by Odell aka ArtByOdell along with co producer Dre Day. The regulars of the panel like DJ Knotts, Tierra Alita & Petrina are there as well along with two first timers at the Round Table. Mr Be Everywhere himself Sean Falyon along with Filmaker/Photographer Artemus Jenkins join in on the discussion. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and on SoundCloud.
PREVIOUS: ODELL’S ROUNDTABLE – WHAT IS MONOGAMY IN 2015 (VIDEO)
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Alternative/R&B: The Internet – “Girl” (Live)
August 31, 2015
Above: Watch The Internet do a live in-studio version of “Girl†for KCRW. Like it? You can get the single and more dopeness on The Internet’s LP “Ego Death” (out now, linked via earlier post below).
Posted in Album, Alternative, Performance, R&B, Videos | Tags: ego death, egodeath, Girl, KCRW, Matt Martians, Morning Becomes Eclectic, Syd Tha Kid, Syd The Kyd, The Internet | No Comments »
