Showbiz (of DITC) – Rare Breaks 3 (Mixtape)
March 11, 2014
Whew! How dope is it to have a break beat tape curated by one of the DITC crew? Can’t measure in terms of numbers. But if you know, you feel what we are saying. Play this “Rare Breaks 3” from Showbiz, and you’ll know.
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Kendrick Lamar x Tame Impala – “Backwardsâ€
March 11, 2014
Kendrick Lamar teams with Australian rockers Tame Impala to rework the band’s single “Feels Like We Only Go Backwards†into “Backwards.†Tame Impala’s original single is on its 2012 “Lonerism” LP, and on the movie soundtrack for “Divergent.” I played this on the show last Saturday…. dope record… good response. So, we made this single available, for streaming, right here.
Cover Story: 15-Year-Old DJ Focus Built A Radio Station From Scraps And His Message Has Reached MIT And The World (Video)
March 11, 2014
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. But in this youth’s hands, it’s an opportunity to create something incredible!
15-Year-Old Kelvin Doe is an engineering whiz living in Sierra Leone who scours the trash bins for spare parts, which he uses to build batteries, generators and transmitters. Completely self-taught, Kelvin has created his own radio station where he broadcasts news and plays music under the moniker, DJ Focus.
David Sengeh, an MIT student and fellow native of Sierra Leone, met Kelvin in a Summer Innovation Program he ran there. His heart and mind, Kelvin’s heart and mind… and this story… will touch and inspire you. Guaranteed!
Posted in Cover Story, Education, Human Interest, Radio, Science, Series, Technology, Travel, Videos, Youth | Tags: David Sengeh, DJ Focus, Kelvin Doe, MIT, SIERRA LEONE, Thinkr | No Comments »
Oddisee – “Back of My Mind” (Video)
March 11, 2014
Oddisee with visuals for “Back of My Mind” (featuring Paolo Escobar) from the “Tangible Dream” LP. Directed by Jeremy Ian Thomas.
Jamie Foxx Stars in ‘Annie’ Movie Remake (Trailer)
March 11, 2014
Something about it when actors who play dark characters flip and do warmer, heartfelt roles… Jamie “Django” Foxx and Bobby “Gyp Rosetti” Cannavale (formerly of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire) are in the ensemble cast of a remake of a family movie classic – “Annie.” Good stuff for the silver screen coming this Christmas.
Ekundayo feat. Boog Brown – “Everything” (Prod. By Illastrate)
March 10, 2014
Atlanta based lyricist Ekundayo links up with female emcee Boog Brown for this special collaboration called ‘Everything’. The jazzy track produced by the talented beatsmith Illastrate is inspired by the work of photographer Roni Nicole & serves as an answer to the, at times rhetorical, question ‘What Is Love?’. The answer for anyone who knows better & everyone involved with this project is…. ‘Everything.’
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INSTAGRAM: RONI NICOLE
Posted in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Music, Producers | Tags: art, Boog Brown, Ekundayo, Everything, illastrate, MOVING PICTURES, Photography, Roni Nicole | No Comments »
Muscle & Fitness: The Compton Superman Vs. Da Hulk of Texas (Video)
March 10, 2014
Professional Cali bodybuilder CT Fletcher is known on the web for his profanity laced, yet humorous & deeply inspiring workout videos. In this new video our hero CT Fletcher a.k.a. the ‘Compton Superman’ is joined by Keven Washington a.k.a. ‘Da Hulk’ straight out of Texas for a powerful workout of epic proportions. Videos like these keep me inspired! Check out additional bonus footage after the jump below! COTDAYAAAAM!!!!
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The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Jay Z – “Picasso Biggie (Picasso Baby Rmx) [Prod. By !llmind]
March 10, 2014
The greatest rapper of all-time may have died on March 9th almost 20 years ago, but many DJs & producers continue to keep his name alive with ‘ill’ remixes like this one. Dope producer & creator of what is known as the ‘Boomtrap’ sound, !llmind, tweaks Jay-Z’s hit record ‘Picasso Baby’ record with Biggie’s vocals. We’ll always love Big Poppa…
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: !llmind, Biggie, Biggie Smalls, illmind, Jay-Z, Picasso Baby, Picasso Biggie, Remix, The Notorious B.I.G. | No Comments »
Popcaan – “Everything Nice” (Video)
March 10, 2014
Another good video from Popcaan for his Mixpak single release. Now when we say good, I really mean the camera work and process of a video as it compliments the tone of the song. Very few times in the ‘entertainment’ industry does the hype match the content and this time the lack of excitement was the correct way to highlight this song… #Salute
DJ Semi x Nas – “Reanimated” (Mixtape)
March 10, 2014
Producer/DJ Semi offers us his mixtape, hosted by Nas, entitled “Reanimated.” Semi reworks the QBoro emcee’s emceeing with new production, guest features, and his turntablism. Guest vocals dropped onto the plate come from the likes of Jay Z, B.I.G., Eminem, J. Cole, Jay Electronica, and Big Punisher. Check it out for the FREE here. Then check after the jump for words from the DJ.
DOWNLOAD: DJ SEMI X NAS – REANIMATED (MIXTAPE)
Unsung Hollywood: Pam Grier (Video)
March 9, 2014
TV One’s Unsung has given birth to a spinoff: Unsung Hollywood. And it’s off to a strong start! Many folks would fight to put Pam Grier on a Black Hollywood Mount Rushmore if we had one. But her full props have been yet to come… until now.
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Smif N Wessun – “Shots In The Dark” feat. Jahdan Blakkamoore (Produced By Beatnick & K-Salaam) [Video]
March 7, 2014
New music video from Smif N Wessun (featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore). “Shots In The Dark” (produced by Beatnick & K-Salaam) off that “Born and Raised” EP we posted about here.
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Beatnick, Beatnick & K-Salaam, Jahdan, Jahdan Blakkamoore, K-Salaam, Shots In The Dark, Smif N Wessun | No Comments »
Lupe Fiasco – “Thorns & Horns” feat. Ab Soul (Produced By Floss & Flames)
March 7, 2014
New Lupe! Ab Soul rides along on this Midwest-meet-West-and-bless jawn produced by Floss & Flames entitled “Thorns & Horns.”
LUPE FIASCO – THORNS & HORNS FEAT. AB-SOUL (PRODUCED BY FLOSS & FLAMES)
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Jake One Speaks On Beatmaking And Doing Business With Drake (Video)
March 7, 2014
In the Behind The Beat video above, the beast mode beat king of Seattle (Washington, USA) recreates a hot track (Drake’s “Furthest Thing”) and talks about how he ended up sending beats to Drake (thanks Twitter). Worthy. Very. Enjoy!
R&B/Soul: Raheem DeVaughn – “King Of Loveland” (Mixtape)
March 7, 2014
Raheem DeVaughn aka “The Love King†is keeping you royal subjects out there served with a FREE 12-song mixtape! “King Of Loveland” is an immediate must get.
Jamall Bufford (Buff1) – “Loser” (Produced By 14KT) [Video]
March 7, 2014
‘My money coming up shorter than Muggsy Bogues in a jump ball.’
– Jamall Bufford, “Loser”
From the Jamall Bufford album “Victim of a Modern Age” you get visuals for the single “Loser” (produced by 14KT). Respect to vid director Andy Madeleine and all involved in making this a mini-movie worthy of the best snacks. Speaking of tasty… yeah, you’ll see her. Just watch and enjoy Buff1’s latest.
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: 14kt, Buff1, Jamall Bufford, Loser, VICTIM OF A MODERN AGE | No Comments »
Nas Speaks On His New Las Vegas Sneaker Store 12AM Run (Video)
March 7, 2014
Nas and partner Nick Sakai on NiceKicks telling us about the 12AM Run… that sneaker spot they are opening in The LINQ (the new Las Vegas dining and entertainment district). Next month, sneaker-heads out West get ready. For now, get up on game. Watch.
Pete Rock – “Roy Ayers Tribute” (Mixtape)
March 7, 2014
Pete Rock aka Soul Brother #1 – the Hip-Hop Golden Era go-to producer – has put together a tribute to the legendary Roy Ayers (Soul and Jazz musician and go-to Hip-Hop sample-source for producers). And it is ni-iiii-ice!
Stream the mix ASAP so you can be among the cool folks who have been there, done that, and got the t-shirt. Yeah, the Soundcloud has a link to cop t-shirts commemorating this!
Posted in Hip-Hop, Instrumental, Jazz, Mixtapes, Producers, Soul | Tags: Pete Rock, Roy Ayers, ROY AYERS TRIBUTE | No Comments »
Marvel Presents ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (Film Trailers)
March 6, 2014
Based on these recent trailers, I believe ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ will be better than the 2011 debut ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ film from Marvel. In this sequel due April 4th, respected actor Anthony Mackie appears to be an excellent choice to play the role of Captain America’s friend & Marvel superhero… ‘The Falcon.’ Check the storyline below as well as another new trailer after the jump…
“After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” finds Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, living quietly in Washington D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.” – Marvel
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Transformers: Age Of Extinction (Official Trailer)
March 6, 2014
After a couple of shorter trailers leading up to the Super Bowl, director Michael Bay & the makers of the fourth installment of the Transformers films give us more of the premise & of what we can expect when the new sequel hits theaters this summer. After viewing this trailer it appears this could be the darkest sequel of the Transformers movies that have up to this point grossed close to $3 billion dollars worldwide. Not only does the film appear to be grittier, but the fans will not find former lead actor Shia LaBeouf in the lead role in this one although producers have easily found a suitable replacement.
Mark Wahlberg plays a struggling mechanic trying to make ends meet to support his family when he makes a discovery in search for scrap auto parts. It turns out that one of the beat up vehicles he finds turns out to be Optimus Prime. There’s not much else given away in the storyline between the Autobots, Decepticons, & the adversarial government forces but from the trailer it’s clear the popular ‘Dinobots’ from the cartoon series will surface in the film. I’m looking forward to it when the film hits theaters June 27th.
