Tall Black Guy – “Make Life Better” (Night’s Over Egypt Re-Blap Up)
March 14, 2013
Detroit producer Tall Black Guy has consistently been killing it with his souful productions & bounce worthy remixes. This time around he takes The Jones Girls R&B classic “Nights Over Egypt” & chefs it up differently with his own production spices & serves the fans his very own ‘Night’s Over Egypt Re-Blap Up’ remix of sorts. Straight vibin’ to this fiyah right here. I’ve played this joint about 5 times in a row after initially hearing it. Dopeness…
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Marley Marl Recreates The ‘Classic Recipe’ For MC Shan’s ‘The Bridge’ (Video)
March 14, 2013
In this episode of Classic Recipes, the legendary producer explains and demonstrates how he created the beat for MC Shan’s “The Bridge,” one of the most memorable beats in hip hop history. As always, along with the beat programming tips and composition/production techniques he also gives us the lowdown on where and when the music was originally created.
Marl recalls the moment he first met MC Shan and recorded “Marley Marl Scratch,” and also remembers when legendary rap radio personality Mr. Magic rejected a Boogie Down Productions record that was submitted for airplay on WBLS-FM, later resulting in the feud between the South Bronx crew and Marl’s Juice Crew.
“The Bridge” was originally created using the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer and the Korg SDD-2000 Sampling Digital Delay. Marley Marl programmed the beat by triggering drum sounds (the kick and snare) from the TR-808 into the SDD-2000, giving the track a unique sound and feel.
In this video he recreates the beat using the Akai MPC Renaissance; instead of just sampling The Honey Drippers’ track “Impeach The President” intro drum beat, Marley completely reprogrammed the beat from the kick and snare right down to the “Ladies and gentlemen” voice intro. Along with adding some ghost notes, he reversed The Magic Disco Machine’s “Scratching'” record to create the stabs and gritty noises you hear at the beginning of “The Bridge.” – Dubspot
WATCH: MARLEY MARL RECREATES THE ‘CLASSIC RECIPE’ FOR ERIC B & RAKIM’S HIT ‘ERIC B IS PRESIDENT’ (VIDEO)
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Talib Kweli Appears On Snoop’s GGN Network (Video)
March 14, 2013
Talib Kweli stops by Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion aka Nemo Hoes‘s GGN Network to spit rhymes & speak on a variety of topics from the difference between the early New York & California hip hop scenes, emcees they respected like Jeru Tha Damaja, Das Efx, Rakim, KRS-ONE, Souls Of Mischief, Freestyle Fellowship, & more.  A key point of interest in this interview is how Snoop Dogg & Talib Kweli explain how both of their son’s favorite rappers introduced them to newer artists like Wiz Khalifa & Ab-Soul. The GGN Weather Girl explains how she likes fat guys…..
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Roc Marciano Speaks On His Album ‘Reloaded’, His Production Style, & Working With Just Blaze & Q-Tip (Video)
March 14, 2013
Roc Marciano stops through the Boston area for a special interview on the Butcher’s Block Show. In this interview Roc Marciano speak on being an emcee & producing for himself, directing his own videos, his album ‘Reloaded’, & working with artists like Just Blaze & Q-Tip.
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Edo G – “Done Talking” (Video)
March 14, 2013
Boston emcee & legend Edo G’s solid ‘Done Talking’ record produced by the Cali kid Oh No is one of those key tracks that I’ve been banging out on my radio show rather frequently. The song can be found on Edo G’s latest album “Intelligence & Ignorance” that’s available now. This new video directed by MysterDL finds Edo maneuvering his way in & our the studio & throughout the city of ‘BAASTEN’.
DOWNLOAD: EDO G – INTELLIGENCE & IGNORANCE (ALBUM)
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Demigodz – “Worst Nightmare” (Prod. By DJ Premier) [Video]
March 14, 2013
Another dope video & song from the Demigodz called “Worst Nightmare” off of their latest album “Killmatic” which is chock full of bangers. On this particular song Apathy, Ryu, Blacastan, Esoteric, Motive, & Celph Titled all get busy over the DJ Premier produced track.
DOWNLOAD: DEMIGODZ – KILLMATIC (ALBUM)
WATCH: DEMIGODZ – DEAD IN THE MIDDLE (VIDEO)
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Kendrick Lamar Performs on ESPN’s SportsNation (Video)
March 12, 2013
I was watching ESPN’s SportsNation hosted by Marcellus “DatDude” Wiley and Charissa Thompson as it aired live yesterday & their guests were 49ers starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick & Kendrick Lamar for SportsNation’s Madden Cover Vote kickoff special. When Kendrick was first introduced the music started to cue up for hit popular song “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” I chuckled because I knew there was no way in hell ESPN would allow him to get away with that so of course he did the self-edits & segued into “Girl Don’t Kill My Vibe”. Fortunately for Kendrick the audience didn’t sing the REAL chorus to the song which would have drove ESPN’s censors mad. Kendrick also performed his hit record ‘Poetic Justice’ for the SportsNation audience as well so check out both videos above & below….
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Chuuwee – “Navigation”
March 12, 2013
Sacramento emcee Chuuwee unleashes another quality hip hop joint called “Navigation” produced by Pete Pine. This pretty dope smoothed out joint will appear on his upcoming project “Wildstyle!: B Side” that’s due March 21st. Definitely feeling this joint right here & gonna have to give it some run on my radio show. This song is about checking your navigation while driving and reminds us why we should pay more attention on the road. It’s sort of a cool metaphor for life itself if you connect the dots to it.
CHUUWEE – NAVIGATION (PROD. BY PETE PINE)
AraabMUZIK – The Prince Is Coming (Video)
March 12, 2013
Every since he dropped it I’ve been working out to AraabMUZIK’s instrumental album “For Professional Use Only” being motivated only by the beats. One of my tracks on the project is ‘The Prince Is Coming’ which I mentioned in a previous post felt like I could have listened to this during my trip to Dubai. Upon first listen I knew the instrumental track had a strong cinematic feel so it was a surprise to me that AraabMUZIK decided to drop this brand new Tilla directed video for it. Great minds think alike….
“The storyline spans three different time periods, past, present, and future and follows the mysterious entity known as “8″ who transcends them all. During a live performance, Araab zones out and finds himself in the middle of an epic battle between good and evil, which only the music can free him.” – HHNM
DOWNLOAD: ARAABMUZIK – THE PRINCE IS COMING (ALBUM)
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Yasiin Bey – “Re:Definition” (Mixtape) By DJ Dub
March 12, 2013
Anyone who knows me is well aware that one of my favorite hip hop artists is the emcee formerly known as Mos Def. Looks like I’m not the only one as DJ Dub links with FreeOnsmash to deliver this brand new Yasiin Bey – “ReDefinition” mixtape. Listen, download & check out the tracklisting plus additional information below….
“Some artists in the hip-hop genre are so confident in their natural talent, that they can do whatever they please on the mic. The Mighty Mos Def, I’m sorry, Yasiin Bey is one of those people. Being able to flex his acting chops, serve as a conduit for the spirit of Ali by way of Louis Vuitton and not miss a beat on the microphone, is an amazing feat by any standard. DJ Dub brings portions of his vast catalog to life mixing classics, b-sides and his infamous Dub mixes to create a listening experience that should not be missed. Consider Re:DEFinition as your official introduction to the artist known as Yasiin Bey.”
DOWNLOAD: YASIIN BEY – RE:DEFINITION (MIXTAPE) BY DJ DUB
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Big K.R.I.T. – “R.E.M.” (Video)
March 11, 2013
Check out the last single & visual before the release of Big K.R.I.T.’s forthcoming project “K.R.I.T.” (King Remembered In Time) . The new video directed by Luke Choi of KRSP finds K.R.I.T. in a dream state while trying to make sense of what he has been thru in the past year with the release of his debut album. Diggin’ this joint right here & looking forward to when “King Remembered In Time” drops later this year….
WATCH: 9TH WONDER & BIG K.R.I.T. WORK ON HIS NEW ALBUM ENTITLED ‘KRIT’ (VIDEO)
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Public Enemy – “Get Up Stand Up” feat. Brother Ali (Video)
March 11, 2013
It takes a ‘Nation Of Millions’ to hold back one of the greatest & most important rap groups in history from dropping that “REAL” socially relevant hip hop. The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Public Enemy led by Chuck D drop off a brand new video for “Get Up Stand Up” featuring the Minneapolis emcee Brother Ali. The song appears on their ‘Evil Vs. Heroes’ album that’s currently available.
DOWNLOAD: PUBLIC ENEMY – EVIL VS. HEROES (ALBUM)
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Reality TV Shows: Battling The Stereotypes Of Black Men (Video)
March 11, 2013
Some great discussions surrounding the Black Male: Re-Imagined II conference that took place. More lectures & discussions below…
Reality TV Shows: Battling the Stereotypes of Black Men from Open Society Foundations and American Values Institute on FORA.tv
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TheNewContent: March Update (Video)
March 11, 2013
Joel Coleman breaks down everything TNC. What’s New, What’s Next and What’s Hot on your source for indie hip hop. The latest on A Private Listening and our Top 10 Most Viewed headlines this update. Also, what to watch for in March. Music by Lex Boogie.
Slam Dunks: Los Angeles Clippers DeAndre Jordan’s Sick Alley-Oop Dunk From Chris Paul (Video)
March 11, 2013
The Los Angeles Clippers continue to live up to the name ‘Lob City’ as they banged on the Detroit Pistons literally & figuratively. Check out one of the illest dunks of the year as Chris Paul sets up the alley-oop & DeAndre Jordan bangs it on the Detroit Pistons’ Brandon Knight something ugly!! When you see little kids in the arena begin to lose their mind over this dunk then you know it’s just nasty! Add this to the list of nominees for the NBA’s Dunk Of The Year!
WATCH: JAMAL CRAWFORD’S BETWEEN-THE-LEGS ALLEY-OOP TO BLAKE GRIFFIN (VIDEO)
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R&B: Miguel – Kaleidoscope Dream Experience Vol. 1 (Video)
March 10, 2013
Without a doubt Miguel’s Grammy awarding winning album “Kaleidoscope Dream” was one of the best projects to come out in the last year fueled largely in part by his mega hit single “Adorn”. Now as Miguel begins his tour for the album he wants his fans to experience the ride with him in these new videos he’ll be releasing as he goes from city to city. Dope to see he started things out here in Atlanta at the historic Fox Theater. Check out vol. 1 of the mini-documentary above….
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Bishop Lamont – “The Code” feat. Kobe Killa (Prod. By DJ Khalil) [Video]
March 10, 2013
Brand new video from the West Coast’s finest Bishop Lamont for “The Code” featuring Kobe & produced by DJ Khalil. The song appears on Bishop Lamont’s ‘The Layover’ mixtape that’s out now featuring production & additional appearances by Black Milk, Raekwon, Rapper Big Pooh, Planet Asia, Focus…, Royce Da 5’9, Grand Puba, Strong Arm Steady, & more. In case you missed it listen or download the project below…
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: BISHOP LAMONT – THE LAYOVER (MIXTAPE)
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The Round Up with Shaheem Reid: Busta Rhymes (Video)
March 10, 2013
“In the premiere episode of the The Round Up, host Shaheem Reid presents an in-depth interview with Busta Rhymes. Busta speaks on being a recording artist for the past 20 years, working with artists from Diddy to Q-Tip and how he’s seen the music industry evolve.” – The Round Up
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R&B/Soul: Chrisette Michele – “A Couple Of Forevers” (Video)
March 10, 2013
R&B/Soul songstress Chrisette Michele has a new album on the way called ‘Better’ due April 30th on Motown records. The first single called “A Couple Of Forevers” borrows some influence musically from the O’Jay’s classic “Stairway To Heaven”. The video shot in Savannah Georgia & directed by Atlanta based director Derek Blanks finds her spending time with her love interest in the clip & prominently showing off her tatts.
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Marco Polo feat. Rakim – “What’s Wrong”
March 8, 2013
“What’s Wrong,†was initially produced and recorded for Rakim’s “Seventh Seal†(2009) LP, but due to clearance issues was nixed from the retail release of the project. It has since sat dormant until Rakim gave the track back to Marco and he decided to use it for his forthcoming free-LP “Newport Authority 2†as Marco states “I’ve recorded so much quality material over the last few years and I really want to share it all. It couldn’t all possibly fit on “Port Authority 2â€; hence “Newport Authority 2†came to be.â€
“Newport Authority 2†will feature appearances from Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Artifacts, Das Efx, Lil Fame (M.O.P.), Torae & Ruste Juxx all rocking over Marco’s production.
Yet, the project everyone should really be excited for is Marco’s “Port Authority 2†LP which will be released this spring on Soulspazm Records. “Port Authority 2†features appearances from Organized Konfusion (yes, a new Oragnized Konfusion track!!), Gangrene, Talib Kweli, DJ Premier, Masta Ace, Posdnuos (De La Soul), Kardinal Offishal, Styles P, Nature, Rah Digga, Slaine, Celph Titled, Ill Bill, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. & many many more.
