Chaundon – “Penmanship” (Produced By Finian St. Omer) [Video]
June 11, 2014
“Stars Earn Stripes” – true… and it’s the Chaundon LP on which this Hip-Hop jewel “Penmanship” (produced by Finian St. Omer) appears. Visuals above. Album link to iTunes below.
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Eye Candy: Dolly Castro (Video)
June 11, 2014
Whew! Yoooo, mamacita got that IT! I’m sure we’d love this Nicaraguan honey Dolly Castro if she showed up in a garbage bag (granted… a form-fitting, strategically cut garbage bag). But whaddaya know, she went with a swimsuit swimming pool shoot. Nice. Oh so very nice!
Follow the sexiness: @MissDollyCastro on Instagram.
– @ojones1
Phene – “SwingMyWay” featuring Sdot Gomez (Produced By Sounds by C.O.O.P.)
June 11, 2014
Atlanta phenom Phene rides in on a smooth track peppered with harmonies from Sdot Gomez. Check out “SwingMyWay.”
“SwingMyWay” is the 1st single off of Phene’s long-awaited project, Revelation 717. The hypnotic, summer anthem features vocals from Sdot Gomez of the group Crem de la Crem, & production from Sounds by C.O.O.P.
– @ojones1
PHENE – SWINGMYWAY FEAT. SDOT GOMEZ (PROD. BY SOUNDS BY C.O.O.P.)
Throwback: A 1995 Tupac Phone Conversation With Sanyika Shakur (Video)
June 11, 2014
Whoa! Lots of good content and insight from the late rap artist, actor, and Thug Lifer on this audio. Listen for the name drop of director Antoine Fuqua before he was a name… and a reference to Tupac’s working on “All Eyes On Me.” Unheard 1995 phone conversation with Tupac (RIP). Play the ‘tape’ above.
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Behind The Beat: Jake One On The Making Of 50 Cent’s “The Funeral” (Video)
June 11, 2014
Seattle producer Jake One aka ‘Snare Jordan’ is a beast with the beatmaking. We’ve posted on him before. Did you know his work was on one of those monster singles from 50’s “Animal Ambition” LP? Well, here’s visuals on his making of the “The Funeral” beat. Daughter with him, at the house, kind of like a take your kid to work day.
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Devin The Dude – “I’m Just Gettin’ Blowed” (Produced By Tha Bizness) [Video]
June 10, 2014
Love the jazzy track on that. You know… If I had to guess, I’d say Devin The Dude is a bonafide smoker all day every day. “I’m Just Gettin’ Blowed” (produced by Tha Bizness) is just another link in the chain of evidence of this. Hurry up and watch above… before that goes up in smoke, too. Haa! Album linked below to cop at your convenience if you like.
(Is that footage from a camera on a flying drone? Cool.)
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50 Cent – “Animal Ambition” (Video)
June 10, 2014
Wait no longer. The “Animal Ambition” album is out right now. 50 Cent got with long time vid’jo collabo partner Eif Rivera to put out visuals for the title track. The album link is below (with a Spotify stream for a bonus), and take another look at the videos for the other singles dropped in the promotional ramp up for the LP release after the jump.
(Damn. 50 dropped a lot of videos to promo this plate. Just look after the jump.)
A Discussion On The NFL’s “N-Word†Rule On ‘Larry King Now’ (Video)
June 10, 2014
Some say it’s a gray issue. Some say it’s black and white. In a way, they’re both right. To come at the discussion of use of the ‘N-word’ … in all its likely contexts (including on the field of battle in the National Football League) … Larry King sits down with panel of folks with varied points of view on the subject – Ryan Ford, Nipsey Hu$$le, Jimmie Lee Solomon and Chester Pitts.
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Behind The Scenes: Girl Talk x Freeway – “Tolerated†(Video)
June 10, 2014
Interesting behind the scenes view of a dope video we posted from the collabo of producer Girl Talk and Freeway aka Philly Freezer. Get the story behind the story of the “Tolerated” video.
“She was real excited. Like…’Freeway shoving a cake in my face’…”
Yeah, watch the MTV Frame by Frame breakdown above. Get the FREE collabo EP “Broken Ankles” below.
DOWNLOAD: GIRL TALK X FREEWAY – BROKEN ANKLES
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R&B: Mack Wilds – “My Crib” (Video)
June 10, 2014
Got another Mack Wilds post for y’all. And no, it’s not another “Henny” remix (dope though they may be). This is a video for “My Crib” off “New York: A Love Story.”The video depicts Mack macking a major honey. Sure they could meet up and do a simple ferry date; but why not skip that and get away from it all, baby. Come through. “My Crib” … that’s the real spot for us to chill. Smooth.
Psy feat. Snoop Dogg – “Hangover” (Video)
June 10, 2014
Y’all might think I go loose cannon on this site with my posts (well, sometimes); but I run it all past JayForce. Hey, we’ve got a brand to think of over here. Consequently, when I got the go ahead for this new Psy x Snoop video that’s KILLING on YouTube that mirrored my thoughts EXACTLY…
This is kool. The video is very interestingly weird…..The song is just… I don’t know how to describe it.
– JayForce
I had to post it first thing. I cannot explain this. But it is fun, unexpected… and rapidly climbing toward 20 million views in its first few days online. Watch, wonder, and chuckle. I know I did.
PSY – HANGOVER FEATURING SNOOP DOGG (ITUNES)
– @ojones1
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Da BackWudz – “Chattahoochee” (Produced By Young McFly)
June 9, 2014
Yooo! Shout to the homie Aleon Craft… another banger by Da BackWudz. Please check out this “Chattahoochee” (with the incredible beat by Young McFly).
The funky Decatur, Ga duo is back jamming! Peace & Love
– Aleon Craft
DA BACKWUDZ – CHATTAHOOCHEE (PRODUCED BY YOUNG MCFLY)
– @ojones1
Dizzy Wright x Bishop Nehru – “Isolated” (Prod. By 9th Wonder)
June 9, 2014
“Since a kid I been a loner. It’s whatever though…I guess I made it up the pedestal.”
This “Isolated” joint (produced by 9th Wonder) is part of a three-track EP – the “brILLiant youth EP.†Cool. Very! So is the FREE download Dizzy is offering (linked below).
DOWNLOAD: DIZZY WRIGHT X BISHOP NEHRU – ISOLATED (PROD. 9TH WONDER)
Homeboy Sandman – “Atlantis” (Produced By Blu)
June 9, 2014
Homeboy Sandman doing what he do over a simple airy Blu track for “Atlantis.” Sounds like something Sting would vibe to back in the day. Abstract work. Good though.
Eye Candy: Aylen Alvarez (Video)
June 9, 2014
Have mercy! Baby got back! And front, and curves…and…it all! Aylen Alvarez hitting the beach ain’t D-Day… It’s Double-D day (at least)! I will be looking for more of this eye candy on video.
While I am “researching” you could always follow Aylen on Instagram @Aylen_Alvarez.
– @ojones1
Bad Rap (Documentary Trailer)
June 9, 2014
Shout to OKPlayer for sharing this innovative original effort – “Bad Rap” – about Asian-Americans’ foray into Hip-Hop.
This is a feature documentary about the obstacles and successes of Asian-American rappers, their history, and four friends coming up in the game.
You can help make this movie happen by contributing to the IndieGoGo drive here. They are doing well (over 80% funded) so far, but would certainly appreciate your support.
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Sa-Roc – “The Who?†featuring David Banner (Prod. Sol Messiah) [Video]
June 9, 2014
A dope joint should have a dope video. It’s only right. Thus, the degree of dopeness for “The Who?” (produced by Sol Messiah). Sa-Roc and David Banner star. Respect to Bad Magics for hipping me to this.
– @ojones1
DOWNLOAD: SA-ROC – THE WHO FEAT. DAVID BANNER (PROD. BY SOL MESSIAH)
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Lebron James Has “Bandwagon Haters” (Video)
June 9, 2014
For all you Lebron haters, it’s okay, we got you too! But seriously, how long have you hated King James…since the leg cramp? last championship? Don’t jump on the ‘hate wagon’ now. Y’all hater-come-latelys got this dude bitter!
Amerigo Gazaway – Yasiin Gaye: The Return (Side Two)
June 6, 2014
The second half of Amerigo Gazaway’s mashup of Yasiin Bey and Marvin Gaye (e.g. Yasiin Gaye) has arrived. Check out “The Return” now. Expect the mash to have music from Bey and Gaye… and be pleasantly surprised by the inclusion of some stuff from Chuck Berry, Talib Kweli and The Temptations in there. What else is pleasant… FREE download!
DOWNLOAD: AMERIGO GAZAWAY – YASIIN GAYE: THE RETURN (SIDE TWO)
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The Action Figures – “Homebound” (Produced By Young RJ Of Slum Village)
June 6, 2014
As much as artists out here want that love from the place they rep, many will tell you: It’s hard to be a hero in your hometown.
Sometimes home isn’t where the heart is until you’re appreciated elsewhere. Regardless, there’s still no place like it.
– The Action Figures
Check out the lyrics from The Action Figures on “Homebound.” Solid beat by Young RJ (of Slum Village). This will be on the “Powers” mixtape from Statik Selektah.
THE ACTION FIGURES – HOMEBOUND (PROD. BY YOUNG RJ OF SLUM VILLAGE)
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