Free Download - "In For The Kill"
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Novel Discusses Talib Kweli, Quincy Jones & I Am…Future Black President
Novel breaks down the creation of each song on his debut EP I Am…Future Black President and talks about how he linked up with Talib Kweli for “I Am”, learn the inspiration behind “Wild West” & how Quincy Jones himself approved “Sista”
via Nah Right...
Friday, February 27, 2009
Reflection Eternal (Talib & Hi-Tek) - Internet Connection (feat. Bootsy Collins)
Sounds like Hi-Tek have been listing to that 88-Keys Death Of Adam Mixtape w/ this sample. Its All Good Though...Is it me or do Talib makes a group name for every person he is associated w/ Blackstar, Reflection Eternal, Idle Warship???
Tha Link
Common Lends Voice To 'Terminator' Videogame
Hip-Hop star Common will lend his voice to the upcoming Terminator Salvation videogame set to be released this May. Common will reprise his role as “Barnes,” the humorous ex-football player who manages to remain upbeat, while battling a legion of Terminators. Also featured in the videogame is actress Rose McGowan “Angie Salter” in a voice role that is exclusive to Terminator Salvation. Also featured in the game is actress Moon Bloodgood as “Blair Williams.” The Terminator Salvation videogame allows players to assume the role of John Conner, who is battling the superior forces of Skynet and the Terminator machines, as well as new enemies designed specifically for the game. Terminator Salvation will be released in conjunction with the Warner Bros./ Sony Pictures film, which opens May 21.
There are so many untaped reveuens that these entertainers can be banking from. Happy to see one of the real emcees do so.
Kanye’s Radiohead Diss & Chris Brown Plea Cut From VH1’s Storytellers
During the taping, according to a Reuters reporter, West was aggrieved that Radiohead singer Thom Yorke had allegedly snubbed him backstage at the Grammys five days earlier. That hurt, West told the audience, because he idolizes the British band, and considers it one of his few creative rivals.
“So when he performed at the Grammys, I sat the f— down,” West said.
A little later, West asked the crowd, “Can’t we give Chris a break? … I know I make mistakes in life.” He was referring to R&B singer Chris Brown, who was arrested on the night of the Grammys on suspicion of beating his girlfriend Rihanna.
In the same context, West earned loud applause with his declaration: “Michael Jackson, amazing. Michael Phelps, amazing … He’s a real f—in’ person; he makes mistakes,” referring to the champion swimmer’s recent bong pipe brouhaha.
VH1 has cleaned up those comments a bit, and it also included West’s less-popular follow-up observation: “O.J. Simpson, amazing. Is he not? What he did, when he did, what he did. Was he not amazing though?”
In between his speeches, West found time to perform 14 songs. Some, such as “Go Hard” and “Street Lights,” will not appear on the episode. The final set list combines older tunes like “Touch the Sky” and “Stronger,” and tracks from his new album “808s and Heartbreak,” including “Amazing” and “See You In My Nightmares.”
The taping of the show, which premieres on Saturday night, reportedly lasted three hours, and producers will be cutting it down to 90 minutes for air. The typical “Storytellers” is one hour long, so the editing out of some of West’s comments is not a conspiracy to silence him, according to a rep for VH1.
Wow Ye...
Thursday, February 26, 2009
McNally Smith Offers Nation's First Hip-Hop Diploma
McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, Minnesota is introducing a new Hip-Hop Studies Diploma program, which will start with the September, 2009 semester.
The program, which spans three semesters and can be completed in one calendar year, will be the nation's fist accredited, college-level diploma.
The courses will be taught by "leading hip-hop practitioners, including rapper/activist Toki Wright, who is coordinator of the new degree program, as well as an instructor.
Students will also be instructed by "other music industry veterans from McNally Smith’s faculty," McNally Smith told AllHipHop.com in a statement.
The year-long curriculum includes courses in music, music theory, music history, recording technology, music business, rhythm studies, creative writing, engineering, DJing and more.
"Hip-Hop has a monumental global impact on television, cinema, alternative media and more," the statement said. "McNally Smith's Hip-Hop Studies Diploma, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, will equip students with the skills and knowledge that are crucial in pursuing a career in Hip-Hop."
Other faculty members teaching the course include Doomtree crew member Dessa, Sean McPherson (bassist and leader of the band Heiruspecs), Joe Mabbott (an engineer and producer for numerous projects, including multiple Atmosphere releases) and others.
McNally Smith College of Music was founded in 1985, with the aim of developing music industry professionals.
The college is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music and offers music degrees and programs in Music Performance, Recording Technology and Music Business.
This Is A Good Look....I went to the Musician Institute & took the Music Business Program there and it was very helpful. There should be more programs like this since everybody in their mom is trying to break in the music biz
Heart & Mind Hoodie - Billionaire Boys Club
This Shit Is ILL
The hoodie comes in Black & Grey and will be available in limited quantities at our New York City store at noon this Saturday(February 28th).
Black Thought Stars In "Explicit Ills" W/ Rosario Dawson
Next month, Roots frontman Black Thought will star in actor Mark Webber’s anticipated independent film Explicit Ills.
he drama revolves around characters in four interconnected stories trying to succeed in Philadelphia amid struggles with love, drugs, and poverty.
Black Thought (Tariq Trotter) plays the role of Kaleef, a fledgling entrepreneur who labors to get his health store off the ground while finding romance with a single mom (Naomie Harris).
Per early festival screenings of the film last year, the project has already generated positive buzz throughout the industry.
Thxs for giving me a reason to post that Rosario pic Black LoL
Props All Hip-Hop...Tha Link
jamie foXx: 'blamE iT' on the alcohoL !!
sickkk, sickkk video! madd decent.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
All Hip-Hop Interview with Slim Thug
“This album is me doing what I wanted to do,” Slim told AllHipHop.com. “I put it together the way I wanted without being influenced by any other people, no A&Rs, none of that. What people are gonna get from this album is Houston. I have all artists out of Houston on it: UGK, Scarface, Lil Keke, [and] Z-Ro."
Go head slim...fuck the norm...branch out
You hate on me posting so much about Texas artist than imma swang on ya bitch ass
Full article...Tha Link
killing 50 on that xbox mang!!!
I got to interview 50 yesterday and also got to school him in his own game "Blood On The Sand" (in stores now). We talked his new CD and why he is taking a back seat to Eminem.
Here is the Vid...
Underground Kingz - UGK 4 Life Cover + Track List
R.I.P. Pimp C
1. Intro
2. Still On The Grind featuring Raheem DeVaughn
3. Everybody Wanna Ball
4. Feelin’You
5. The Pimp & The Bun Featuring Ron Isley
6. She Luv
7. It
8. 7th Street
9. Interlude
10. Swishas & Erb featuring Sleepy Brown
11. Purse Come First featuring Big Gipp
12. Harry Asshole featuring Lil Boosie and Webbie
13. Used To Be featuring B. Legit, E40 and 8Ball &MJG
14. Steel Your Mind featuring Too Short
15. Texas Ave Interlude
16. Hard As Hell featuring Akon
17. Da Game Been Good To Me
18. Outro
UGK 4 Life!!
In Stores March 31st
Anderson Cooper Says 50 & The Republicans Are Losers
After last night's State Of The Union address, the anchors on CNN got into a little discussion of the hip-hop horseraces of 18 months ago, and how they paralleled the bickering between the Democrats and the Republicans over Barack Obama's various initiatives. Yes, that's right: The 50 Cent/Kanye West beef made it to Anderson Cooper 360, with Kanye taking on the role of Barack Obama and 50 Cent serving as a stand-in for the Republicans. While Curtis has claimed allegiance with the GOP in the past, he may not be too happy with the reason Cooper gave for lumping the two parties together. (Hint: It's not because of their shared affinity for Vitamin Water and/or unfettered capitalism.) The excerpted transcript after the jump.
"ROLAND MARTIN, CNN CONTRIBUTOR: Look, what he's doing, he's laying down: Here are the markers in terms of my presidency.
I guess, if I had to use an example, sort of when like (INAUDIBLE) Kanye West had his new album, and he said, I want to make it as bad as Stevie Wonder's...
(CROSSTALK)
MARTIN: He said, if it doesn't get to that, it's still a great album.
This is a guy who is saying, a president who's saying: Look, I want to raise the stakes. And, so, isn't it amazing that we're sitting here, saying, wow, an ambitious president?
Well, shouldn't we have an ambitious president? Shouldn't we have a president saying, we can do more? He said during the campaign: I can do more things at one time.
And, so, look, if he's able to achieve even half of what he said, frankly, a lot of folks will be pleased because of the last eight years.
COOPER: In your Kanye West analogy, I guess the Republicans, then, are 50 Cent?
MARTIN: Yes, because...
COOPER: Because they lost..."
Anderson Cooper 1...50 Cent...0...Let the battle begin.... Cant Wait for 50's video LoL
The Clipse Working W/ Rubin
Legendary producer Rick Rubin has been working on tracks for The Clipse's long-awaited third album this month, the rap duo's camp tells EW
The Clipse is currently aiming for a late-summer release for Til the Casket Drops, which will feature contributions from a wide range of beatsmiths. First single "Kinda Like a Big Deal," produced by DJ Khalil and featuring Kanye West, is set to drop March 9
Good Move....I always felt that there 1st album had everything needed to be muti-platinum classic. Great Beats + Great Lyrics + Great Singles = Great Success??? That was the formula for the 1st album maybe Rick can get them over the hump??? Single w/ Ye should be fire
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
One Week Anniversary!!!
Its our anniversary - Tony Toni Tone
One Week Alive & the Gov't haven't shut us down!!!
I'm sure you noticed the addition of the Old Skool Vid Of The Week which will be posted every monday, but I'm pleased to present the "Beast Of The Week" which will be a summary of the hardest working artist of the week. It will be a cumulation of songs, vids & press outakes...I will give you a hint on who is leading the pack...The fat rapper who use to run laps around the english channel...LoL
Beyonce Greased Up!!!
Got Damn!!! Jay must be crazy if he thinks Niggas want to be him because his dope music
Common Disses Wayne???
Common freestyling @ L.A.X & this not a shot @ Wayne. The bar sounds like "I ain’t Lil Wayne, but I have a lollipop/ I ain't Lil Wayne but I fuck a lady cop” not “I hate Lil Wayne etc...
Let's stop pipping this people
Via LiveFromLAX.com
Blacksmith TV - Episode 4 - Blocking The Bells Pt. 2
Blacksmith TV Episode 4 - "Rocking The Bells Pt. 2" from tunji balogun on Vimeo.
Arriving just in time for his Rock The Bells performance, Kweli puts together his set at the last minute, links up with Mos Def to run through a couple of Black Star songs, and re-tells the story of eating McDonalds the first time he and Mos met.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Colin Munroe - Last Cause (feat. 88 Keys) + I'm Fine (feat. Young Buck)
Old Skool Vid Of The Week: EPMD - You Gots To Chill
Peep the dance moves in the cut...straight comedy LMAO!!!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Limited Edition Dilla Print by Shepard Fairey and B+
Dilla fan? Art lover? Want to help Ma Dukes out? Check out this limited edition print by Shepard Fairey, based on a photo by B+, of the late, great Dilla. Only 400 copies were printed (18 in x 24 in) and all of the proceeds go directly to Ma Dukes. Click here for more details, and read what Shepard Fairey and B+ have to say about this exciting collabo project. 50 of the copies will also be sold at the Timeless event for Suite For Ma Dukes this Sunday, Feb. 22.
Common (Sense) Demo
So here is the demo that got Common the Source Un-Sign Hype column...No I.D confirms
The Dream - Walking On The Moon (feat. Kanye West)
Ye did tell Dream to step his fame up before they can do a duet album.
I guess this is a move in the right direction
Friday, February 20, 2009
Drake on Ghostwriting for Wayne, Kanye comparisons etc...
In just the last few years, Canadian rapper/actor, Drake has supplanted himself as a Hip Hop artist to watch in 2009. With his latest mixtape, So Far Gone [click to listen], dropping last week, the Toronto transplant spoke to Complex.com about the new project, comparisons to Kanye West, and his work with Lil Wayne.
Describing So Far Gone as a story read through melody, Drake explained the concept of the album cover and title. “It’s this kid in pursuit of love and money...sometimes you just get so far gone, you get wrapped up in this shit.” Drakeadded, “The title has a lot of meanings—as the way we carry ourselves, the way we dress, the way people view us, not to sound cocky, it’s just that feeling that we’re just distanced in a good way.”
Along with his commendable lyricism, Drake has also proven himself to be exceptional crooner on So Far Gone. Commenting on the current trends recently set by T-Pain and Kanye West’s 808s & Heartbreak [click to read], Drake made it clear that as far as singing goes, he’s in his own lane.
Kanye West has an amazing mind, but he always has the means that when he thinks something, he can make it happen right away. But I’ve been singing way before ‘808s and Heartbreak.’ I’ve been in the R&B world for a long time, writing for artists, writing for myself, playing with different sounds and stuff.”
Expressing his dedication to R&B, Drake continued, “I love R&B music, man, that’s what you gotta understand, I listen to R&B music more than I listen to rap. That’s kinda my thing. I just want to make genuinely sexy music for women to listen to and for men to play for women.”
With a huge co-sign from Lil Wayne, and subsequently touring with the New Orleans native, Drake is more than on his way to Hip Hop stardom. When asked if he has ever ghostwritten for Weezy though, Drake made it clear that work in the booth is collaborative. “You know, we’re all great artists, great minds, and we all just contribute to each other; there’s been times when Wayne has helped me out, and I’m sure, I hope, I’ve influenced him to do or say things on tracks. We help each other out, that’s part of being two artists who respect each others’ creativity.”
Via DX...Full Article...Tha Link
DRAKE SO FAR GONE MIXTAPE W/ OCTOBER'S VERY OWN
Drake - Congratulations
Bonus trizack of his So Far Gone Mixtape
If you listen closely you can hear the same sample used in T.I.P's -What You Know...well at least to me what you think???
Thursday, February 19, 2009
K'Naan - The Great Depression & Performance on Kimmel
& Kimmel
I can't stress this any more pick up Troubador is stores Feb 24!!!
previous - K'Naan - America (feat. Mos Def & Chali 2na)
Skip To My Magics!!!
If you know me than you know I'm the biggest Magics Fan in the world. I'm so much of a fan that I flew to Orlando to watch T-Mac return to Orlando for the first time after being traded. Losing Jameer Nelson was a big blow to the Magics title hopes, but with Skip the Magics are back into contention!!!
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