Flashback 1990: The Gangstarr Video Press Kit (Video)
April 19, 2013
1990 was my first first year in radio when I was doing a hip hop show called ‘Strictly Hip Hop’ in Pennsylvania. I had also started a cable access show of the same name later that year & it wasn’t uncommon to receive dozens of new records & videos in the mail every week. Back then most of the videos we would receive from the record labels & indie promoters would arrive in the form of 3/4 inch tapes or on VHS. I need to get on my job like Tampa Bay area DJ Sandman who digitized one of Gangstarr’s old video press kits from back in the day. I know I have this same video on VHS somewhere in storage. I’m literally kicking myself to get on it because I do need to take the time to digitize many of my old shows & interviews from the 90s. In the meantime check out the video of GURU & DJ Premier’s video press kit. Rest in peace GURU! On another note….I’m definitely feeling how DJ Premier is rocking my favorite NFL team’s baseball cap. #RAIDERNATION BABY!
“This was a VHS Promo sent out by Chrysalis Records at the time the legendary Hip Hop group, Gang Starr was getting ready to release their 2nd album, “Step In The Arena” (Released 1/15/91) This video tape has been sitting in a box in my studio for years..I’ve always wanted to share it with Hip Hop fans who may have never had a chance to see it. It includes rare footage of Dj Premier & Guru in the studio working on their album and also a rare interview.” – DJ Sandman
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De La Soul – “Get Away featuring The Spirit of the Wu”
April 19, 2013
Hot preview single from De La Soul’s forthcoming album “You’re Welcome” entitled “Get Away feat. The Spirit of the Wu.†This cut was inspired by the “Intro†on disc 2 of the “Wu-Tang Forever” double album. New school emcees take note. You might wanna say something. Then again… probably not.
Prodigy x Sean Price Spit Hot Freestyles in the ‘Boiler Room’ (Video)
April 19, 2013
Prodigy (of Mobb Deep) and Sean Price with the live cypher from the Boiler Room (Rap Life NYC). The P and Mic Tyson do some mic destruction on this! Don’t believe it jus Watch.
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Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Videos | Tags: Boiler Room, CYPHER, MOBB DEEP, PRODIGY, Rap Life, Sean P | 1 Comment »
Crate Diggers: DJ Babu (Video)
April 19, 2013
“It’s like all the records got up and died and went to Japan.” – DJ Babu
Whatchu talkin’ ’bout Babu? Watch this episode of Crate Diggers and see.
‘In this episode, Dilated Peoples and World Famous Beat Junkies member DJ Babu talks about his love of country western music and hitting up flea markets in Brazil with Cut Chemist and J. Rocc.’ – Crate Diggers
And he shows us the vinyl collection. It’s D.I.T.C. TV!
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Uptown XO (of Diamond District) – “Evolution” (Video)
April 19, 2013
This new “Evolution” joint by DC emcee Uptown XO is dope but I’m really looking forward to see him reconnect with his Diamond District fam for a brand new project. This new one will hold us over until then. The visual presentation above for “Evolution” (produced by AB The Pro, from his album “Colour de Grey”) was directed by Backie T.
‘Introspective, stylish and gritty, XO is a reflection of his DC environment. “Colour de Grey” straddles commericial appeal and underground grit, utilizing street smart lyrical content with an ear to the political, along with infectious soul stirring, head-nodding production.’
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R&B: August Alsina – “Let Me Hit That” feat. Curren$y
April 19, 2013
Def Jam singer & songwriter August Alsina drops the ‘love’ track for 4/20… love for that ‘Mary Jane’ like Rick James. “Let Me Hit That” produced by Cassius Jay features fellow New Orleans emcee Curren$y, and will appear on August Alsina’s new mixtape “The Product II” due out May 6, 2013. For now you can blaze up to this new single that’s been stuck in my head since I first heard it….
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, R&B | Tags: August Alsina, Cassius Jay, Curren$y, Let Me Hit That | 1 Comment »
REKS – “Caged Bird” feat. EZDREAD (Prod. By Introspective Minds)
April 19, 2013
Miami based-Boston area raised emcee REKS is building new buzz with his coming project “Revolution Cocktail.” Peep out the new single featuring EZDREAD called “Caged Bird” (produced by Introspective Minds). FREE download available now.
DOWNLOAD: REKS – CAGED BIRD FEAT EZDREAD (PROD. BY INTROSPECTIVE MINDS)
Styles P – “Reckless” feat. Raekwon (Prod. By Scram Jones)
April 18, 2013
Another key single from Styles P’s new album entirely produced by Scram Jones. They’re ALL produced by Scram Jones. This is “Reckless” from Styles P featuring Raekwon The Chef (of Wu-Tang Clan).
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Havoc (of Mobb Deep) – “Life We Chose” feat. Lloyd Banks
April 17, 2013
Havoc (of Mobb Deep) lets loose the latest single off his album “13” (due out in stores May 7, 2013). This is the “Life We Chose” featuring Lloyd Banks. We suggest you hit ‘play’ below…
Statik Selektah – “Bird’s Eye View†feat. Raekwon x Joey Bada$$ x Black Thought
April 17, 2013
DOWNLOAD: STATIK SELEKTAH – BIRD’S EYE VIEW FEAT. RAEKWON X JOEY BADA$$ X BLACK THOUGHT
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 8: From Russia With Love – DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
April 17, 2013
The magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff returns with episode 8 of his web series ‘Vinyl Destination’. After completing his tour of the the Middle East in episode 7, the world traveling producer & spinmaster arrives in Europe for a series of dates in Paris & Norway before running into a few issues in Russia but it was all love. We’d like call this episode ‘From Russia With Love’ for DJ Jazzy Jeff. Yippee Kai-Yay Mother Russia!
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EPISODE 7 | EPISODE 6 | EPISODE 5 | EPISODE 4 | EPISODE 3 | EPISODE 2 | EP. 1
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Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Producers, R&B, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJs, Ep. 8, Episode 8, Episode VIII, Vinyl Destination | 4 Comments »
Man Of Steel (Trailer 3)
April 17, 2013
Check out the third trailer to the upcoming ‘Man Of Steel’ film due to hit theaters June 14th….Some great actors involved with this project. Without teasing too much as to what’s coming in the film, at least in this trailer we find out what the “S” on his chest stands for. Looking forward to see what else the filmmakers have put together when the film hits theaters this summer.
Bobby Creekwater – “Clear” (Video)
April 17, 2013
Atlanta emcee Bobby Creekwater hops on the instrumental for Drake’s hit ‘Started From The Bottom’ & let’s loose a brand new viral clip that he calls “Clear”. The crispy looking visuals are directed by my emcee/director homie Tommy Nova. It’s a red cup party & several Atlanta notables also make cameos in the new clip. Just to be ‘clear’ y’all need to just go on ahead & click play on this joint.
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R&B/Soul: Raheem DeVaughn – “Love Connection” (Video)
April 17, 2013
Raheem DeVaughn is gearing up to release his next project ‘A Place Called Loveland’ this Summer & ‘Love Connection’ was the first official single from the project that dropped a short while ago. Peep out the cool glitzy new video for “Love Connection” right here. I can dig it….
DOWNLOAD: RAHEEM DEVAUGHN – LOVE CONNECTION
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Sean Falyon – ’94 Escort’
April 17, 2013
West Philly To Atlanta rap artist Sean Falyon does it again. While most rap artists are scrambling to hop on Drake’s hit record ‘Started From The Bottom’ to get some shine by telling their story over the popular track, it’s as if Sean Falyon scanned the landscape & said ‘F*&k Being Humble…. I’m gonna do something original & if you’re smart enough you’ll peep game’. Sure enough Sean Falyon hits us with this new joint called ’94 Escort’ produced by M-Stacks which is his own ‘Started From The Bottom’ real-life story if you will. As the slogan goes… ‘Sean Falyon Be Everywhere’ #SFBE. Physically across the globe, from a hustling standpoint as an independent artist, & even creatively in many respects….This is one of them.
DOWNLOAD: SEAN FALYON – ’94 ESCORT’ (PROD. BY M $tacks)
DOWNLOAD: SEAN FALYON – DECEMBER (EP)
Methuzulah – “Pay Homage” feat. Boog Brown (Prod. By Spittzwell) [Video]
April 17, 2013
Official video for Atlanta based emcee Methuzulah’s new joint “Pay Homage” featuring Boog Brown (produced by Spittzwell) off his upcoming release “The Ventriloquist.” Director credit goes to the award winning W. Feagins, Jr., for High Impact Multimedia.
DOWNLOAD: METHUZULAH – PAY HOMAGE FEAT. BOOG BROWN
Comedy: ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart’ on ‘Fair Play’ in the NCAA (Video)
April 17, 2013
Aasif Mandvi (staff ‘reporter’ on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) sticks it to the NCAA… in a comical way, of course. Jon Stewart’s show is about comedy first; but a lot of what’s funny on the show is true… REALLY true! Especially on this episode clip. C’mon now. You don’t think the NCAA really cares about the athletes, do you? Sure, they care about the athletes’… ability to put butts in seats, to put eyes on tubes, to put video games in kids’ XBox console… to make dollar$$$! But not about the athletes themselves. Not for real. Just watch the vid. Get ’em Aasif!
Posted in Comedy, News, Opinion, Sports | Tags: Aasif Mandvi, Daily Show, Jon Stewart, The NCAA's Perfectly Fair Rules | No Comments »
Tez McClain – “Art vs Hustle” (Video)
April 17, 2013
Atlanta emcee Tez McClain dropped the album “Scoundrel” a month ago and is now releasing the new video for “Art vs Hustle” (produced by Natural Disaster). Mr. Glamwork himself representing Raw Work Films did the visuals for this one (above), bringing to life the single’s concept: calling out the emptiness of the “hustle” culture and the rappers who exploit the art.
DOWNLOAD: TEZ MCCLAIN – SCOUNDREL
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Comedy: Adam Sandler Explains On ‘Conan’ About How He’s Obsessed With Seeing Shaq’s Junk (Video)
April 17, 2013
Watch this interview clip of Adam Sandler appearing on Conan. Just to see. Then watch it again, and see where his hands are most of the video! I’m just saying. Sandler is kinda obsessed. But at least he put Shaq in his movie “Grown Ups 2.” Time to pay up Diesel… hit the showers. Hahaaa!
Posted in Comedy, Television, Videos | Tags: Adam Sandler, Conan O'brien, Junk, Penis, Shaq, Shaquille Oneal, Shower, TBS | No Comments »
R&B: Kevin McCall – “High” feat. Tank (Prod. By Young Lad) [Video]
April 16, 2013
I always dug this song since the first time we posted it months ago. Yeah, Kevin McCall’s “High” (featuring Tank) is official. Now, check out the brand new vid for it featuring a number of fly honeys throughout the red,black, & green lit clip.
Mike Ho gets director credit for the visuals; Young Lad, for the beat. The single appears on Kevin’s release -Â “Definition” (out now).
