Technology: The Most Overlooked & Underappreciated Inventions In History
December 20, 2012
You know… it’s the simple things in life that are the best. The best thing since sliced bread… better button up… better to light a candle than… well… you get it. Well, get this: Huffington Post compiled a list of 19 underrated inventions we rarely think about but probably could not do without:
Buttons, candles, glasses, pencils, tin cans, safety pins, toilet paper, paper clips, clothes hangers, jeans, straws, stop signs, zippers, sliced bread, deodorant, tilt-and-roll luggage, rubber bands, tissues, and socks.
BONUS: See my number 20, to round out the list, after the jump.
Freeway – “Seems Like” (Video)
December 20, 2012
‘Jealousy breeds envy!’ Freeway called it for the haters already. His new joint – “Seems Like” is on Freeway’s Don Cannon-hosted mixtape, “Freedom of Speech” (available for FREE via link below). Peep the video above (directed by Tha Profitt).
FREEWAY – FREEDOM OF SPEECH (MIXTAPE) [HOSTED BY DON CANNON]
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Big Boi Invades NBA.TV (Video)
December 19, 2012
Big Boi stopped by NBA TV & chopped it up about his new album “Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors”  that’s out now & also gave his insights on everything in the world of sports but most specifically basketball.
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Roc Marciano – “76” (Video)
December 19, 2012
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New video from Roc Marciano. This “76” cut has gotten much spin on my show, Beatz & Lyrics. I think it’s the best on the “Reloaded” album. Not sure where he’s going with the video, but you can still nod while checking out the visuals above. Got that audio link via earlier post here.
Quentin Tarantino Considered Making a ‘Luke Cage’ Movie (Video)
December 18, 2012
Yeah man! Can you imagine? In the above clip, grindhouse movie guru Quentin Tarantino actually thought about producing a Luke Cage (one of Marvel Comics’ first Black super-heroes) movie… or something like it. Tarantino is a comic enthusiast, too. So, you know it would have been raw!
“After ‘Reservoir Dogs,’ I had considered doing a Luke Cage, Hero for Hire movie. [Hollywood producer] Ed Pressman owned the rights at that time, and we talked about it,” Tarantino said. “I talked to Larry Fish [Laurence Fishburne] about being Luke Cage, and he really liked that idea. Then I ended up writing Pulp Fiction.”
– Tarantino to MTV News
Well… you never know. In the meantime, “Django Unchained” – Tarantino’s newest movie (due out Christmas Day) – should be good.
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eMC – “4 Minutes”
December 18, 2012
New music from eMC – “4 Minutes” (produced by Pav Bundy). This is a leaked single off the M3 Records Christmas mixtape dropping December 25, 2012. Gotta admit… this is a ‘funky, funky, funky, funky, funky hit record.’
Big Boi On Tour Across the U.S. (Video)
December 18, 2012
Twenty years… and the B-I-G-B-O-I is still doing it! The above video blends clips of performances (as Daddy Fat Sacks tours the U.S.), interviews, interactions with fans and more to make a magnificent montage of moments set to music from the “Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors†album (out now). Watch for appearances from Janelle Monáe, Kelly Rowland, and Little Dragon in there, too. Great piece.
BIG BOI – VICIOUS LIES AND DANGEROUS RUMORS
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Talib Kweli – “Outstanding” feat. Ryan Leslie (Video)
December 18, 2012
Talib Kweli has a ‘kwelity’ quality hit with this “Outstanding” joint produced by Boi-1da featuring Ryan Leslie. Been playing this song on the radio show for weeks now & it’s been receiving a good response from the listeners. The song appears on Talib Kweli’s ‘Prisoner Of Conscious’ project, but for now check out this brand new dreamy video directed by Ryan Leslie with Kweli & Ryan Leslie both doing it big with a few honeys in the clip.
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R&B/Jazz: Freddie Joachim – “Morning Calm”
December 17, 2012
I’m a big fan of Freddie Joachim’s work & he consistently keeps the quality coming. I can listen to his soulful & jazzy soundscapes for months & never get tired of them. That’s the definition of timeless. His latest project “Fiberglass Kisses” is out now & my favorite song “Keep Lovin” featuring North Carolina songstress Carlitta Durand stays on repeat in my itunes. This new joint right here he released called “Morning Calm” is just that….relaxing. Had this one on repeat several times after I first listened to it & felt I’d share it with y’all below. Trust me…it’s perfect.
FREDDIE JOACHIM – MORNING CALM
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Skillz – “Tryin’ To Get By”
December 17, 2012
I thought I saw the emcee that put Virginia on the map mention on twitter that he’d soon be releasing his last studio album. Skillz has become widely known for his year-end wrap ups every year that people have grown accustomed to around this time of year. This time around Skillz will release his new album “Thoughts Become Things” on December 26 & it will include his “2012 Rap Up” on the project. For now peep the brand new single that just dropped called “Tryin’ To Get By” produced by District 9 & featuring a young lady by the name of Carmael below…
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Live From London: A Conversation With 9th Wonder
December 17, 2012
“The Doctor’s Orders recently hosted an event with 9th Wonder and Rapsody at Plan B in Brixton, London. There was a screening for the film about 9th Wonder called ‘The Wonder Year’ followed with performances by Chris P Cuts, Spin Doc, 9th Wonder and Rapsody.
This is a short clip of the night + the brief interview I had with 9th Wonder on that night. It was great to finally meet him as he is one of my all time favorite hip hop producers as well as seeing Rapsody perform who in my opinion is one of the best MCs out there at the moment.”
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‘Face Off Friday’ DJ Jah Prince December 2012 Mix (Dancehall)
December 17, 2012
Face Off Fridays
Back again with a Dancehall mix by DJ Jah Prince and physical cds were given out to the patrons of the now 7-year monthly club party in Atlanta called ‘Face Off’. This mix features a new singles from Busy Signal, Lady Saw and Mavado. We end it with another surprise track from Snoop Lion (aka Snoop Dogg) and single from vocalist Kayla Bliss. The hip hop selections that compliment this were mixed by DJ Rasta Root.
Face Off is held on the Second (2nd) Friday of every month at the MJQ Concourse, located at 736 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Atlanta, GA 30306.
Follow the team on twitter: @FaceOffFridays @DJRastaRoot @JahPrince @MasterBaby @RasGoldie
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LL Cool J – “Take It” feat. Joe (Video)
December 17, 2012
At this point in his career this is the type of quality hip hop I’d expect from LL Cool J. Brand new video for his new single “Take It” featuring R&B singer Joe. LL Cool J’s upcoming album “Authentic Hip Hop” drops in February….
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Technology: Scientists Create An ‘Invisibility Cloak’ Developed Using Quantum Stealth Material
December 17, 2012
Scientists are exploring a so-called scientific invisibility cloak. News has spread fast about a Canadian company, HyperStealth Biotechnology, that claims to have developed Quantum Stealth camouflage material, which renders its wearers invisible by bending light waves around them. Talk about some Star Trek tech! Of course, you know the defense industry will be all over this first. A way to cloak troops and machinery – no brainer. And the invention doesn’t require a power source.
READ: QUANTUM STEALTH MATERIAL DESIGNED TO MAKE TARGET INVISIBLE
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Dewayne Johnson Stars in ‘Snitch’ (Movie Trailer)
December 17, 2012
This new movie “Snitch” – starring Dewayne “The Rock” Johnson – looks very interesting. But I am not sure if the premise is realistic. Although it says the movie is inspired by true events. Just saying… can you “switch snitch” for your son who won’t… and if you could would you? I dunno. But it’ll be action-packed regardless. I’m in!
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DJ Jamad – Mistle Tones (Mixtape)
December 16, 2012
‘Tis the season for holiday music mixed Hip-Hop style. Nice! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year… Happy Holidays to one and all. Get a cup of ‘nog and rock with this DJ Jamad mix he calls “Mistle Tones” (track list after the jump).
DJ JAMAD – MISTLE TONE (MIXTAPE)
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Stacy Epps – “God’s Daughter”
December 14, 2012
Get ready for her boys… she’s getting smarter… stronger… you better know this is God’s Daughter!”
Stacy Epps delivering the realness over that good boom-bap. It’s what we come to expect of the sista. Good stuff. Get a piece at the link below. And be on the lookout for the whole meal – “Aura” – dropping February 2013 (available for pre-order now). Oh yeah. See, this single is just the appetizer…
‘BOOM BAP BEATS. RHYTHM & POETRY. HIP -HOP DEDICATED TO ALL GOD’S CHILDREN.’
– Stacy Epps
King Mez – “Monte Carlo” (Video)
December 14, 2012
Here are the visuals, directed by Fearless Promotion, for “Monte Carlo” – a single by King Mez off his album entitled “My Everlasting Zeal.” The FREE download of the album is available right now at the King Mez website, which we linked right here.
DOWNLOAD: KING MEZ – MY EVERLASTING ZEAL
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Small Eyez – “Going DEEP” (Video)
December 14, 2012
Spin Williams directs this black-and-white concept video for Small Eyez’s single, “Going DEEP” (see above). Posted the audio for this a while back on here. Follow the following links to that and… the EP, “G.I.A.N.T.S†(Give It ALL Now Transcend), below.
SMALL EYEZ – GOING DEEP | G.I.A.N.T.S (GIVE IT ALL NOW TRANSCEND)
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Talib Kweli – “Fly Away” (Re-Produced by Apollo Brown)
December 14, 2012
DJBooth will soon be releasing the latest EP in its Re-Produced Series. This leak is revisiting Talib Kweli‘s “Fly Away” (off his “Attack the Block” mixtape). This is the first of three exclusive remixes off the project – [re]produced by Apollo Brown. The next Re-Produced EP will be available December 19, 2012, at DJBooth.net. Expect Kweli’s next studio album, “Prisoner of Consciousness,” in early 2013.
