Scram Jones – “Fork In The Road” (Video)
January 29, 2014
Wow. The abstract anime on this one. Crazy! You’ve got to watch this video of a lifetime – the lifetime of Scram Jones! Yeah. Scram is no stranger on this site. This vid is yet another reason to post whatever he drops. You can get the “Fork In The Road” single of the EP entitled “The Hat Trick” here.
DOWNLOAD: SCRAM JONES – THE HAT TRICK
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Dom Kennedy On Snoop Dogg’s GGN Network (Video)
January 29, 2014
The DoggFather aka Nemo Hughes welcomes Dom Kennedy to the GGN studios as a guest. What did they talk about? His project “Get Home Safely,” a Hip-Hop Battle Royale, and… who are we kidding? The Eye Candy! Snoop. Dom. Let’s check the weather!
Magic Johnson Discusses The L.A. Lakers Woes On ‘Jay Leno’ (Video)
January 29, 2014
Ervin “Magic†Johnson on the couch of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Magic is not ready for Jay to go (Jay’s final episode airs next week). And that just makes him a bit ‘sad’… but the Lakers’ lackluster team performance this season has Magic upset! Of course, he is taking it all in stride. Watch part 1 above and part 2 after the jump as Magic also discusses attending First Lady Michelle Obama’s birthday party and Dennis Rodman’s North Korea visit.
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The Foreign Exchange – “Better” feat. Eric Roberson x Shana Tucker (Video)
January 29, 2014
Kenneth Price delivering visuals for The Foreign Exchange’s “Better” (featuring Eric Roberson & Shana Tucker). Bringing the group’s latest release from its “Love In Flying Colors” project to the screen. Get this single and the F.E. LP via link in an earlier post.
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, R&B, Videos | Tags: Better, Eric Roberson, LOVE IN FLYING COLORS, SHANA TUCKER, The Foreign Exchange | 15 Comments »
Jesse Medina – “Get Money” (Produced By Nottz) [Video]
January 29, 2014
Wouldn’t you know Jesse Medina would follow up a dope jawn like that “Get Money” we posted last week with a dope music video. Get a look at the latest caper from Medina. Beat by Nottz.
The L.O.X. – “Boom Bap” (Produced By Black Saun)
January 29, 2014
The LOX, having a strong 2014 thus far, dropped a got-to-check this joint – a new track entitled “Boom Bap” today. Black Saun on the beat.
Ice Cube on Larry King Now (Video)
January 29, 2014
“I’m always a little funnier than the character as written.” – Ice Cube
Wow. Anybody remember always-frowning-gangsta-Cube? Moving on… Ice Cube drops in on Larry King Now to talk about how he got his stage name, his movie (“Ride Along”) and more.
J-Live – “Money Matters” (Video)
January 28, 2014
We don’t have to be slaves to money, but in the immortal words of Rakim….”Still don’t nothing move but the money.” Even so we ‘learn to earn because we’re righteous’ & the most righteous emcee himself J-Live reminds us that ‘Money Matters’ which his new self-directed video shot in Atlanta featuring a few cameos from writer & director Rahiem Shabazz & Atlien producer/emcee Yamin Semali. ‘Money Matters’, produced by Oddisee, is the first single from J-Live’s upcoming album entitled “Around The Sun” on his Mortier Music label.Â
Sean Price – “I Shot Tha” (Produced By Domingo)
January 28, 2014
“B!tches ain’t sh&t, and n!ggas ant neither. Damn. But what about the kids?”
To put out his latest – “I Shot Tha” – Sean Price rocks an oldie but goodie. Domingo refixing the EPMD “Strictly Business” beat (as it’s known to 90s Hip-Hop heads) which flips that Bob Marley classic “I Shot The Sheriff.†If you are wondering if it’s good, you haven’t been following P, especially as of late. Another lyrical murder. As he would say, “Unh, listen.”
Buckshot – “At Night” (3am Sh*t) [Prod. By 9th Wonder]
January 27, 2014
Brooklyn & North Kakalaka reconnect on this very dope ‘At Night’ joint that could have been just some ‘3am sh*t’ Buckshot & 9th Wonder put together at the last minute over a flipped Teddy P sample. Look for more bangers like this on the “Jamla Is The Squad” album dropping tomorrow January 28th hosted by Statik Selektah.
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LISTEN: TALIB KWELI, ELZHI, & PHONTE – NO COMPETITION (PROD. BY KHRYSIS)
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ESPN First Take: Fabolous Speaks on Seattle rapper Macklemore’s 4 Grammy Award Wins (Video)
January 27, 2014
I didn’t bother to watch the 56th Annual Grammy Awards last night as I was more inclined to give the NFL’s newly revamped Pro Bowl a chance before I eventually fell asleep on it in the 3rd quarter. When I started my day this morning I saw angry people on social media who were upset about Seattle rapper Macklemore’s 4 Grammy wins last night. Although I was rooting for artists like Kendrick Lamar who create music that appeals more to me, I wasn’t mad or surprised Macklemore won a few Grammys. My youngest nieces loved his ‘Thrift Store’ song early on & I noticed that he appealed to more people independently of what was going on in rap music in general. When I watched ESPN First Take this morning, Brooklyn emcee Fabolous shared a similar sentiment when asked his opinion on Macklemore’s Grammy wins. I agree with Macklemore’s post Grammy statements in the media though…..Kendrick SHOULD have won the Grammy for ‘Best Rap Album’, but it is what it is. More video from Fabolous’s appearance on ESPN’s First Take after the jump….
The Beatz & Lyrics Show with Jayforce: 2014 Grammy Awards Edition [Rebroadcast/Podcast]
January 26, 2014
SPORTS, MUSIC, & ENTERTAINMENT! LET US INJECT YOU WITH A HEAVY DOSE OF IT!
THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW WITH JAYFORCE!!
This is a rebroadcast episode of Atlanta’s premier hip hop radio show that aired live on Saturday night 1/25/14 from 10pm-1:00am EST on the 100,000 watt radio station WRFG 89.3 FM. The show is jam packed full of new & exclusive hip hop bangers that was broadcast just one day before the 56th Annual Grammy Awards & the NFL’s Annual Pro Bowl. It was necessary for us to disclose OUR own votes among the nominees for the 56th annual Grammy Awards as well as our thoughts on what’s going on in the NFL as the Pro Bowl & Super Bowl approaches. We were also joined by our friend & part-time co-host “DJ Yogi” who discussed his recent trip to London & his experience checking out the Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks game at the O2 arena in the UK. This is another stellar edition of the ‘Beatz & Lyrics Show with Jayforce!
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R&B/Soul: Ben Official – “I’m Sorry” (Prod. By Authentik Made) [Video]
January 26, 2014
Ben Official with the visual for a classic lover’s lamentation entitled “I’m Sorry” (produced by Authentik Made). This mid-tempo melancholy melody is a what-I-wish-we-were profession of love, but ultimately declares he is better off… they are better off… apart. Mm mm mm. Sometimes it’s a good thing to be a little sad. We’ve all Ben there.
– @ojones1
Yasiin Bey Speaks On His New Talk Show To Be Shot Live From Africa (Video)
January 24, 2014
Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) ‘live from Africa’ talks about .‘ The Time Is Always Now’ on South Africa’s Channel 24… discussions filmed in undisclosed locations, with new music on deck. Details are forthcoming. Good clip to whet our appetites for this.
Sean Falyon – “The Devil Is A Lie” (BeEVERYWHERE Mix)
January 24, 2014
FREE download of this BeEVERYWHERE Mix dropped by the Philly Beard himself. The “Devil is a Lie.” Sean Falyon is the TRUTH! And he Be Everywhere. Get your download copy now.
DOWNLOAD: SEAN FALYON – THE DEVIL IS A LIE (BE EVERYWHERE MIX)
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Moving The Race Conversation Forward (Video)
January 24, 2014
Ever watch the news, especially in mixed (race) company, and felt a different way than most gathered about a particular story… the chosen slant of the reporting, the ‘witnesses’ interviewed on scene, the ‘coming up next’ teasers. Did you get a hold of yourself – telling yourself it was nothing. Well, no, it was something. It was just something hard to explain. And now that we have friends from all backgrounds in our circles, it is something that is harder to talk about. That racial conversation we have been reluctant to have in our circles of friends and en masse; don’t worry, Race Forward is going to spark and spur on the conversation. Above is an introductory/companion video for a special paper on the subject.
Moving the Race Conversation Forward is a report by Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation that aims to reshape and reform the way we talk about race and racism in our country. The paper includes content analysis of mainstream media (finding two-thirds of race-focused media coverage fails to consider systemic racism), analysis of seven harmful racial discourse practices, and case studies of successful interventions to counteract these trends.
DOWNLOAD/READ: MOVING THE RACE CONVERSATION FORWARD (PAPER)
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R&B: Melodie Nicholson – “Right This Time” (Produced By Marsie)
January 24, 2014
Now you KNOW we love some Dynasty on here. Makes sense that we might enjoy at least some of what she likes as far as music goes, right? So, when her recommendation to peep Melodie Nicholson – “Right This Time” – hit my Facebook newstream, whatchu think I did? Damn right I took a listen. I think she got it right…
– @ojones1
Truez – “Sarcasm” (Prod. By Hennessy Music Group) [Video]
January 24, 2014
Augusta (Georgia) has put some significant marks on American music’s timeline. Remember James Brown? How about Pastor Troy? A solid argument can be made that both have influence in Hip-Hop history specifically. How about Truez? From Augusta (by way of Newark, New Jersey); heard of him yet? Well, whether you have or not, I got a little something in the inbox that compelled me to share it. Familiar enough to call Hip-Hop; but not so much so that it could be called the ‘same old, same old’… So, watch/listen above. Decide for yourself if Truez (The Realest U Ever Slept On) might warrant a tic on the Hip-Hop timeline. As for me, I have already decided: Hand me that marker…
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Videos | Tags: 1991: A.R.T. (American Rebel Tales), Damn My Lifetime, Sarcasm, Truez | 1 Comment »
Jesse Medina – “Get Money” (Produced By Nottz)
January 23, 2014
Bay Area emcee Jesse Medina will be introducing himself on his upcoming project, “Meet Jesse Medina” (due out April 1, 2014). Slated to include vocal features from Ab-Soul and Sir Michael Rocks; with production from Jake One and Nottz. Fortunately, we don’t have to wait to get a sample of that from Medina. Here’s “Get Money†(produced by Nottz) right now. Right here. Dope.
JESSE MEDINA – GET MONEY (PRODUCED BY NOTTZ)
Link to Jesse Medina “Get Money†(produced by Nottz):
DJ Revolution In ‘The Cut’ With Marco Polo: Smoking, Crate Digging & More (Video)
January 23, 2014
DJ Revolution hangs out with Marco in New York. They go record digging and listen to music from “PA2: The Director’s Cut” on there Journey through New York. They also go through the process of making a beat.
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