Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Hip Hop Flavors on Tonight Online


hip hop flavors tonight 1am - 4am EST online @ this address

Hip Hop Flavors is the best damn hip hop show period. Oh you didn't know???

Hosted by DJ lazy alongside B.C. & Nilla, it's an outlet for the oldest of the old and the newest of the new and everything in between in Hip Hop Culture. The three-hour mix features new, cutting edge, indy/underground hip hop that can't be found anywhere else on the dial.

Flavors also provides an outlet for the many talented local artists throughout Tampa Bay and the rest of Florida, often giving artists their first exposure on the air. You can also count on hearing from some of your favorite (or soon to be favorite artists) who call in to chat. Past interviews have included Zion I, The Jungle Brothers, Humpty Hump, Buckshot, E-Swift, Sole, Deepspace 5, WeeBeeFoolish, Hangar 18, Aceyalone, Afu Ra, Grouch & Eligh, Pigeon John, Astract Rude, and many others. All this is mixed together with a healthy dose of humor, turntable trickery and opinionated rants. Come listen to the show and see why it really is, "the best damn hip hop show period."

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Funkghost "Vintage Futuristic" Video

6th annual EMRG+N+SEE Festival


The 6th annual EMRG+N+SEE Festival pulls together some of the brightest lights in the live and electronic music scene. This years internationally recognized headliners include: Flying Lotus, Daedelus, Plastician, Blockhead, SeanHayes, Gift of Gab (of Blackalicious), Lazer Sword, Random Rab, Tycho, Mochipet and many more premier music producers doing their body-moving wizardry live. The festival also showcases art installations from regional sculptors, digital artists and painters,transformational workshops, organic food vendors and a marketplace featuring independently produced boutique clothing and accessories. It all takes place July 17th-20th in Macleay, Oregon, 45 minutes south of Portland. Pre-sale tickets are available online through the festival website, InTicketing and select physical locations in Oregon. See Festival website for details: http://2009.emrgnsee.com

Daedelus is an experimental music producer based out of LA. Daedelus pioneered using the Monome in conjunction with Max/MSP for live performances. LAZER SWORD is a SF-based live electronic act and production duo at the forefront of an emerging sound fusing anything from rap, electro, dub- step, and grime together to form a new kind of club experience. Blockhead is a Hip hop producer based in Manhattan. Aside from his solo efforts released on Ninja Tune, he is most associated with producing beats for AesopRock and others on Definitive Jux. The Bounce brigade is Freak Funk and Danger Russ. Freak Funk brings the Crunk/Funk whomp to the live melodic/harmonic journey that is Danger Russ to create a new style of booty shaken Beats. Chip Chop is a live production and percussion duo featuring Portland-based producer Graintable and Lake Tahoe, CA producer/drummer AD/AM. The two grind together filthy synth noises, sub shaking basses, and back breaking drum patterns to create a glitched out bass heavy massacre that ignites dancefloors and melts faces! danger russ is the combination of live, acoustic, electronic, jazz, world music (ethnic), and soul. Anahata Sound creates soundscapes of heartfelt eclectica, drawing from diverse international influences. The Great Mundane’s twisting textures, catchy drum whips, and unique soundscapes leave us with a melodic collage that is unlike anything we’ve heard before. Portland-based saQi creates eclectic electronica that maintains a balance between organic and synthetic sound. Uprise is a Live PA duo headed by musician/producer and budding DJ, Paul Knight. Uprise began as a solo laptop project, with the addition of live drumming and heavy synth Bass guitar combined with melodic rhythmic textures and samples creates a serious live set.

Download Sampler: EMRG+N+SEE

Monday, July 6, 2009

Fresh New Sneaker Wolf X New Balance collabo "Metal Footers"


Mita sneakers drops a scintillating collaboration between Sneaker Wolf and New Balance. A new MT576V (v stands for velcro), called the Metal Footers. Designed by mita’s principle designer who goes by the name Sneaker Wolf, the Metal Footers constitute 2 design concepts – the prototype (exclusive to mita sneakers) nature of the MT576 series and Japan’s fascinations with robotics. In creating the elaborate network of “illustrated pipes”, the graphics adorning the forefoot and portion of the rear, Sneaker Wolf applied free hand illustrations first before each wass laser-etched by machine. The graphic also repeats itself on the sockliner, along with a Sneaker Wolf caricature motif.

The matte grey, metallic silver mita sneakers x sneaker wolf x New Balance MT576V Metal Footers Edition will be available at few selected retailers around the world on Saturday, July 11th. Meanwhile, mita sneakers is currently accepting pre-launch purchases on it website.

. Retailing for ¥18,900 (Approx. $197 USD), they're now available at the mita Japan online store.

Atmosphere "Leak At Will" EP




A brand new Atmosphere EP. Below is the description and download instructions.

hello party people. as we approach the launch of our new digital online store anthony and myself have put together another project that we are giving away for free to any of you who sign up for a user account on our online store www.FifthElementOnline.com. the project is a 7 song ep called LEAK AT WILL, and it was a lot of fun to make. nothing too serious, just smiles and cries. consider it another “thank you” for all of the support you have offered us over the years.

1. click the download link below, that will take you to fifth element online (the official rhymesayers entertainment store) 2. add “LEAK AT WILL” to your cart (added at $0.00) 3. click “check out” and enjoy your new ep and again, thank you very much. have a good summer. see you later player.

Atmosphere - Leak At Will

If that site is still down, grab it here courtesy of iLLRoots.

If both of those links aren't working, try here. Or HERE. If all 4 are down, just wait a couple days then try the first one again. That's the official link and should be working soon.

A-trak & Treasure Fingers Last Night In Tampa

The Fool's Gold 10,00 LB HamburgerTour came through last night. Good Times! Sometimes I wonder about Tampa though. Because in my head this show shoulda been absolutely jam packed to the rafters with people. It wasn't and that is more an indictment of Tampa than it is of the performers because despite the absence of Rye Rye, who I was really stoked to see, Treasure Fingers (from ATL) and A-trak absolutely killed it! Go check out Treasure Finger's site and myspace and soundcloud for some dope remixes of his. Props to THX Mgmt., Reax and Pulp for putting this together.
Here's some pics.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Super Party Fridays July 3rd Jam!


*** PBR BEER PRESENTS *

The best pre-4th of July party in Tampa, starting July 3rd at 11PM @ The Orpheum, is here this friday!

Get ready to drink, dance, and shake your ass to the tunes of VOX IN VERSE, in their first residency ever, spinning the newest and hottest in indie dance, baltimore, club crushers, noize, and Chicago southside juke. Alongside them are the FLA JAMMERS spinning the best in dubstep, sleaze, glitch hop, and indie rock.

THE DRINK SPECIALS:

FEATURING 2$ PBR TALL BOYS, 3$ JAMESON, JAGER, AND JOSE CUERVO ALL NIGHT.

AND THE ONLY LATE NIGHT DRINK SPECIAL IN TAMPA, 1$ SHOTS @ 1AM UNTIL CLOSE!!!

$1 Red Headed Sluts
$1 Buttery Nipples
$1 Alabama Slammer
$1 Washington Apple
$1 Sex ON the Beach
$1 Lemon Drops

Email your full name to superpartyfridays@gmail.com to get on the guest list and get in free before midnight.

Doors at 11PM, 18 and up, 5$ entry

The Orpheum, 1902 Ave Republica De Cuba Tampa, FL 33605 (corner of 8th ave/14th st)

SEE YOU THERE

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Slaughterhouse "The One"


freeeeeshhh!!!
Download: "The One"

Blaq Poet Drops "The Blaqprint" DJ premier prod.


The dude is pretty fresh. I remember his verses from when he was in Screwball back in the day (I gotta dig those 12"s outta the record crate now haha!). Old School NY Boom Bap style throughout but it's DJ Premier so you know it's official. Blaq Poet has been leaking tracks for a couple months ("ain't nuttin changed," "hate") and now the full length is finally out. "The Blaqprint" dropped on Tuesday and despite the derivative title it's worth a listen.

Download: "Ain't Nuttin' Changed" rmx ft mc eiht & malay

Download: "S.O.S."

Denizen Kane "Holdin Up The Wall" Video

Tash "New Bikini" Video


Download: "New Bikini"

I Like Wale Even More Now


Download: "Sweatin' Out Weaves" off of "Back To The Feature" Mixtape

Pacific Division "Mayor" Video



Download: "Mayor"

Rye Rye is comin to Crowbar in tampa this weekend!!

It's been two years since barely-legal Baltimore babe Rye Rye and DJ Blaqstarr released the video clip for “Shake it to the Ground.” Her long-awaited first official solo single, a breakbeat-fueled B-More Club banger titled “Bang,” has been out for a few months now, and a club-themed video for the track has finally surfaced!

“Bang,” which was produced by her mentor Blaqstarr and features guest-vocals from her other mentor M.I.A., is out now and available in a number of diverse formats from retailers everywhere. It's the first single from her forthcoming debut album, due out any time now on M.I.A.'s own N.E.E.T. Records label, distributed by Interscope.

Here is a remix of "Bang"
And "Shake it To The Ground" if you never got it

Rye Rye Live Dates

07-05 Tampa, FL - Crowbar *
07-08 Miami, FL - Liv *
07-11 Houston, TX - Warehouse Live *
07-13 Phoenix, AZ - Club Red *
07-14 San Diego, CA - Voyeur ^
07-16 San Francisco, CA - The Independent *
07-17 Portland, OR - Rotture ^
07-18 Seattle, WA - Chop Suey *
07-22 Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard's on Richards ^
07-23 Calgary, Alberta - Hi Fi *
07-24 Edmonton, Alberta - Star Lite Room ^
07-30 Ottawa, Ontario - Ritual Nightclub *
08-01 Montreal, Quebec - SAT *

* with A-Trak and Treasure Fingers
^ with A-Trak

Video! Lupe Fiasco - L.A.S.E.R. (Manifesto)

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Yep, I'm a Huge Nerd



This rules!

New balance 2010 sneak peaks


New Balance presents some interesting styles for Spring/Summer 2010, both in terms of colors and in terms of materials. The New Balance 150 comes in some great looks next year, especially interesting for people that like it a little more colorful. But on the classic end the brand also delivers and in terms of materials it will get a little more technical, which is nice to see. via hypebeast

Royce Da 5'9"



Here is a new track while Royce preps the release of his highly-anticipated “Street Hop” LP, (due out on September 22nd), executive-produced by DJ Premier. That release has already generated overwhelming critical accolades alone with the release of street-singles “Shake This” and “Part Of Me” and the forthcoming self-titled debut LP from Bi-Coastal conglomerate Slaughterhouse (Royce 5’9, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz & Crooked I) on this summer.

As if that wasn't enough from the hip hop worlds foremost proponent of Patron sippin'...Royce will first be dropping a Digital only four song EP entitled “The Revival.” “The Revival” will be released on July 7th and will include new tracks from Royce’s “Street Hop” LP along with a new Slaughterhouse track and will be available at all major digital retailers. "Gun Harmonizing" (produced by Emile) is the first leak from Royce's "The Revival" EP.

Download: "Gun Harmonizing"

Monday, June 29, 2009

Wale "Back To The Feature" Mixtape



Wale, has finally released his long awaited “Back to the Feature” mixtape. The mixtape is a collaboration with producer, 9th Wonder, mixed by Nick Catchdubs and is presented to us via Lifted Research Group (LRG). The mixtape features heavy production from 9th Wonder and artists including Big Sean, Young Chris, Jean Grae, Joe Budden, Currensy, Talib Kweli, Joell Ortiz, and more.

Download: "Back To The Feature"

Izza Kizza "The Wizard Of Iz"


Here’s Izza Kizza’s follow up to his extremely popular mixtape "Kizzaland." Nick Catchdubs is back on the mix. You know, the guy who just put together Wale's mixtape "Back To the feature." The mixtape features all new music from Izza. Featuring spots from David Banner, Colin Munroe, Lil Wayne & Birdman. Izza Kizza to used be on Timbalands label, but it doesn’t seem like that’s the case anymore. Looks like Decon is gonna be releasing his full length in the Fall. Check out the tape.

Download: "The Wizard Of Iz"

Friday, June 26, 2009

K-Boy Drops "California Earthquake" Mixtape


South Central Los Angeles' K-Boy “The Prince," an affiliate of Glasses Malone’s Blu Division and Mack 10’s Hoo Bangin’ labels, and a member of the duo Bloc Boyz alongside partner Ace, has just released a brand new mixtape with DJ Skee and Dow Jones called the “California Earthquake.”

If you haven't figured it out already this young dude is West Coast to the fullest and he brings that G-funk sound back with a vengeance on “California Earthquake." K-Boy teams up with two of the most well-known DJs on the West Coast – Skee and Dow Jones and the mixtape is hosted by DJ Ill Will. It also includes a who's who of West Coast Hustlas like Nipsey Hussle, Jay Rock, Glasses Malone, Tyga and more.

If you're a fan of next generation L.A. gangsta rappers you might recognize K-boy from videos like Tyga’s “Cali Love,” G.Malone’s “Haterz,” “Sun Come Up” and “60 Million Dollar Flow” from the Next Day Air soundtrack, plus Nipsey Hussle’s “Hussle in the House” and Jay Rock’s “All My Life” on MTV Jamz and BET, K-Boy is making sure everyone gets to know his face and name.

Check the mixtape out and see for yourself if K-boy can bring the West Coast back.

Download: "California Earthquake" but get it quick because the mixtape link goes down on June 28th. Go Get It!!!!

Download: "West Coast" ft Tyga
Download: "Dubbz Up"

Thursday, June 25, 2009

The King is Dead, Long Live The King


Yep, Michael Jackson, The King Of Pop, has died. I am surprised to admit that I was actually choked up when I found out. I was at the gym on a treadmill, minding my own business and listening to the DNAE Beats Mixtape "There's a Wormhole In My Bathroom." As the news came in across the multiple television screens lined up in front of the workout machines I realized that my pulse had risen for a reason that had nothing to do with a cardio workout. I had to brush away tears. In that room full of testosterone I was grateful to be sweating so as not to appear soft in front of the Golds Gymrats. I've always considered myself more of a Prince fan than a Michael fan and generally identified with all things NOT pop throughout the 80's. But there is no doubt that Jackson and his family have had an idelible impact on American culture and, as such, have quietly made an impact on my life that I wasn't entirely aware of until the moment that he passed away. Perhaps it's my age or the recent birth of my first child but I couldn't help but think of my own mortality. This man was a cultural icon before I was born and remained one, despite all the sublime and horrifying elements of his personal life, right up until the day that he died. He had a Disney ride for God's sake!! Rest In Peace Michael Jackson. There will never be another like you.

Slaughterhouse's Self Titled Debut Album Drops August 11th


Check out this new track by my new favorite super group!
SLAUGHTERHOUSE (Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9", Joell Ortiz and Crooked I).
So if you know me just a little you know that Royce Da 5'9" is one of my favorite emcees. Dude just flows nice on everything he ever touches. Same can be said about Joell Ortiz who has been on my radar for a looong time. Just those two cats alone are what I wish Hip Hop stood behind in the oh nine. Complex rhymes schemes, legitimate and cohesive freestyle ability, storytelling, battle rhyming, and just all around confidence and mic control. Prototypical emcees...to me anyway. Same can be said from a West Coast perspective about Crooked I. Flow, battle skills, swagger. Notice that nobody ever really steps to these cats with anything but respect. Then in comes Joe Budden who is the wild card in the group. Dude can and will say anything with a microphone in front of him. It seems to get him into a lotta hot water but he can also back it up with ferocious skills.
"Woodstock Hood Hop" produced by Nottz and featuring MOP is what I got for you.
Look out for Slaughterhouse on this summer's Rock The Bells Tour.
Also check out their self titled LP "SLAUGHTERHOUSE"
dropping August 11th on Slaughterhouse/ Koch Records.
Download: "Woodstock Hood Hop"

Cookbook Drops "I Love The 80's" For Free!!


Cali-based emcee and producer Jason Soto aka CookBook is proud to announce his newest release and romp through the past, "I Love the 80's". CookBook weaves movie references, synthesizers, techno dance sounds—alotta the greatest elements of the 80s—to create a celebration of a time known for aerobics and “The Breakfast Club.” Believe me when I tell ya that you're gonna recognize the tracks and samples. (Probably the reason that this is being given away for free if you ask me.)

Most people know CookBook as a member of the super rap collective LA Symphony. In 1999, the group’s critically acclaimed debut album, "Composition No. 1," thrust them into the national spotlight. Since then, they’ve released five full-lengths, and two EPs. The last release they had was "Unleashed" in 2007. And though the group is still together, CookBook and fellow LAS member UNO Mas have been busy in the studio working on several projects of their own.

"I Love the 80's" is far less a thug-homage to the decade than Prodigy’s recent "Product of the 80s"…CookBook’s style is lighter and quirkier, and the rhymes effortlessly weave in and out of 80s nostalgia. With tracks like “Die Hard,” “Molly Ringwald,” “Inner Space,” and “Growing Pains”, Cookbook uses colorful 80s-inspired samples and clever rhymes to successfully declare his love for the 80s. Slap on your neon and jogging suits, lace up your Reeboks, and get ready for a trip back in time—CookBook style! For fans of Pigeon John, the 80's, and good hip hop!!

The real dope thing about this release is that Cookbook is giving the whole thing to you for FREE!!!

sphereofhiphop.com has "I Love The 80's" available for free download right now. Go over there and check out this record! Do this IMMEDIATELY!!! Tell 'em kicks-n-jams and DJ lazy sent ya!

Video Bambu "Quit" prod. Illmind


Keep BAMBU (of Native Guns) on your radar because I think this cat is gonna do big things.

Download: "Quit"

Keelay and Zaire Video F/ Nightclubber Lang


This video for the track "Slick Talk" off Keelay & Zaire's "Prelude To Drive" features cameos from Kee & Zee in the flesh, but the star of the picture is industry veteran known to some as Nightclubber Lang of The Boom Bap Project, and known to others as Karim Panni, founder of MYX Music Label. The video showcases the three at spots all around New York City, with backdrops of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, underground scenes at the 57th street subway stop, and visits to local record stores as Nightclubber spits his slick talkin' rhymes.

Douglas Armour "Flushed & Flamelike, Themselves"

Douglas Armour "Flushed & Flamelike, Themselves" from daft arts on Vimeo.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland' images released



The Movie isn't due until March 2010 but these photos that were just released have me ready to line up for a ticket right now! That Helena Bonham Carter pic is just eerie.

Trick Love Da Kids!!! "This The Shit that I Live" single


I don't care what people think. I've always been down with Trick Daddy. I was the only white boy in the club when he came to Sarasota and a riot popped off during his set. Cats were jumping over the bar and grabbing the cash registers! Even before all that happened he was a real cool guy. Took time to chat with me in the DJ booth and was just basically a really down to earth kinda person. This was before "You Don't Know Nann," before mainstream fame really hit him. He was just a hood star with huge street cred and in my opinion he still carries himself that way. To me "Dro in The Wind" with Cee-lo is still a summertime Florida anthem. And my favorite, blow the club up, track of all time from him is (of course) "Let's Go" ft Lil John and Twista. So here is his brand new single "This The Shit That I live" off the new album "Finally Famous" so rock that shit!!!!

Download: "This The Shit that I Live"

ATMOSPHERE GOLD PLATES AMERICA WITH A FULL US TOUR THIS SUMMER


Arguably the hardest working rap group in America, Atmosphere are announcing the final tour in support of their sixth studio album, "When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold" on Rhymesayers Entertainment and the recent reissue of, "God Loves Ugly" .The last leg of the When God Gives You Ugly tour is set to include a number of festivals, including Lollapalooza, 10,000 Lakes, Outside Lands, and a headlining show at Red Rocks, CO, with Eyedea and Abilities, Aesop Rock, Murs and up-and-coming Minneapolis rockers, Attracted to Gods.

Atmosphere's sixth studio album "When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold" debuted at #5 on the Billboard Top 200. The single off the album, "You", was performed on Conan O'Brian, Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel's late night shows, and got major airplay across the globe. Recently, Atmosphere headlined the second annual Soundset festival, playing in front of a reported 15,000 people in Shakopee, MN.


Atmosphere hits St. Pete on August 1st this summer at the state theatre with Eyedea & Abilities and Attracted To Gods for the final leg of the When God Gives You Ugly Tour July 23 - August 29, 2009.



And here is Slug battlin Brother Ali's son Faheem.
Atmosphere - Greatest Rap Battle Ever: Slug Vs Faheem - video powered by Metacafe

Monday, June 22, 2009

Concepts Blue & Yellow Lobster Nike SB Dunks



The Blue Lobster Dunk SB will be bagged, tagged and sealed in a HAZMAT foam container. Each pair will be joined by an official Nike SB tee, hang tag and lace lock. The first 200 pairs will come with 1 of 2 Concepts x Alien Workshop skate decks, with a release scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2009, at 11:00 am, at $250.00 USD. Concepts will also be raffling off a pair of the original Red Lobster from 2008. Raffle tickets will be sold for $10 each and the drawing will be held immediately following the release on June 20th.

Thanks to hypebeast for the news.


The “Blue Loster” Dunk SB has been launched officially last saturday at Concepts. According to the interview, the assortment rate of getting a Yellow Lobster is only 2%, 1 of 50, at the limited packaging Blue Lobster release. There were 250 pair at release, so 5 of them are yellow, and 245 are just blue lobsters. Yellow lobsters are one of the rarest lobsters in the world. You have a 1 in 30 million chance of catching one, rare genetic mutation produces yellow lobsters.

New Balance CM999 Asia Pacific Pack Sept release


In line with the New Balance celebration of the 99X series in 2009, New Balance Japan and New Balance Singapore decided to re-interpret the CM999. The idea of using animals as inspiration for this special collection is implemented onto the CM999 model by Mita of Japan and Leftfoot of Singapore. Here you get a sneak peek of the CM999 LNH and the CM999 GYM which are due to drop this coming September 2009 at Hanon.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

"Thirst" trailer by Park Chan-woon


A priest who becomes a vampire and falls in love. Genius!!
A limited state side release on July 31st. But I might have to find a torrent if it doesn't get to Tampa.

Old Money – Teachers Pet (Video)


got this from partycmyk
Hot out of the edit room. A new video for Old Money. This track is to be included on a compilation to be released next week – Old Money Presents…Your Moms (Mixed by Morsy)

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Steve Aoki In Tampa Fri. June 26


Here is the press release from the kids of PULP. Kinda sucks that their night got jacked out from under 'em but at least they can still bring some of the most vital dance music DJs in the world here to little ole Tampa. 2 years is a pretty good run for any night and even if they didn't quite make it to 2 years it is still damn impressive!!
After 2 years of bringing the most innovative content to the Tampa dance sub-culture PULP will be celebrating its two year anniversary in the Imperial Theatre @ Czar. Dim Mak frontman and international assassination target Steve Aoki will be headlining the PULP 2 Year Anniversary with Pauly Crush, The Crate Brothers and PULP newcomer Drop Dead George. NOTE: This event takes place in the Imperial Ballroom at Czar and is NOT part of Filthy Richard or other Friday night promotions at Czar. You will need to buy tickets in advance or at the Imperial Theatre Door. Tickets Available @ The Reax Space or Online

Download: Chris Cornell "Part Of Me" Steve Aoki rmx

Friday, June 19, 2009

Plies "Becky" single


The new PLIES single "BECKY" will probably be one of the biggest records in the streets. The new album "GOON AFFILIATED" will be in stores nationwide September 2009. Dude seems to drop an album every six months!!

Download: "Becky"

Wu Tang Chamber Music Vol 1 drops june 30th



WU-TANG CHAMBER MUSIC is a brand new project from the Wu-Tang which pairs original Clan MCs with classic ‘90s Rap veterans.
The album will be in-store June 30th. It features: Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, RZA, U-God and Inspectah Deck, along-side classic hip hop MCs such as AZ, Cormega, Havoc (Mobb Deep), Kool G Rap, M.O.P., Masta Ace, Sadat X (Brand Nubian) and Sean Price (Heltah Skeltah).
CHAMBER MUSIC’s throw-back sound is inspired by classic soul and kung fu imagery. It features a combination of new beats and live instrumentation by Brooklyn soul band The Revelations (all supervised by RZA).

Download: "ILL FIGURES" ft. Raekwon, M.O.P. & Kool G Rap

LIL FATS PRESENTS: COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPE VOL. 84 - HOSTED BY MICKEY FACTZ


Mickey Factz has a track called "who's hotter?" that I think is just outstanding. It is on this new mixtape that was sent out to me yesterday. Apparently he has also signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint. Mickey's myspace page has another downloadable mixtape called "The Inspiration" and a pretty fresh video on there as well.

Download: Mixtape VOL 84
Download: "who's hotter?"

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

New Balance M850 BO “Life Sciences” Pack


The New Balance M850 returns for Fall and comes as part of the Life Sciences pack. I really like the durability and comfort of the M850 silhouette and this colorway is gonna be a sweet Fall addition. These sneakers feature a mix of synthetic and leather uppers with a distinctive bamboo textured leather saddle and mesh toebox/outer collar. The color pops on the mid-sole complete the form. The 850 comes in two strong colorways with matching laces that stand out of the crowd, while maintaining an overall clean look. The pack is available for pre-order from Hanon.

TRV$ & DJAM "Fix Your Face Vol 2"


DJ AM and Travis Barker joined forces and put together “Fix Your Face Vol. 2.″ A mixtape of a lotta mashups that they have been playing out all over the country and most recently at Coachella '09.
Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the Name,” Fatman Scoop’s “Put Your Hands in the Air” and Jay-Z’s “Public Service Annoucement.” All together in one track?!?! Pretty cool.

Download: "rageagainsthepublicservice"

Download: "Fix Your Face Vol 2"

Cage Album "Depart From Me" Drops July 7th


A new track here from Cage's upcoming "Depart From Me" (out July 7th on Def Jux)

Download: "Look At What You Did"

pre-order the album here

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

This Major Lazer video is bananas!!! Album dropped today!

The Pack "Hoes In This House" Video



Download: The Pack "Hoes In this House"

Let's Try This Again

I guess the remix got taken down and pulled from zshare. Of course it went out about 200 times before it got pulled and I've seen other posts on other blogs with the mp3 but whatever. Either that or aliens came and took just that post. We'll see. Get it fast or not at all folks!

Download: Wale "Chillin" remix

Monday, June 15, 2009

Major Lazer "Guns Don't Kill People" Album Drops June 16


Major Lazer is set to drop "Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do" on the world Tuesday June 16th. Here is a little preview and some links to the label Downtown Records and a spot where you can pick up a limited edition t-shirt collabo between OBEY & MAD DECENT! I really like the Lehtmojoe remix of "hold the line" (with the dope Toto sample!!)

Download: "hold the line" lehtmojoe rmx

Major Lazer is a Jamaican commando who lost his arm in the secret Zombie War of 1984. The US military rescued him and repurposed ... experimental lazers as prosthetic limbs. Since then Major Lazer has been a hired renegade soldier for a rogue government operating in secrecy underneath the watch of M5 and the CIA. His cover is that of a dancehall night club owner from Trinidad and he enlisted the help of long-time allies and uber-producers, Diplo and Switch, to produce his first LP. His true mission is to protect the world from the dark forces of evil that live just under the surface of a civilized society. He fights vampires and various monsters, parties hard, and has a rocket powered skateboard.
As part of a plan to subdue the forces of evil with a batch of futuristic dancehall bangers, the three encamped at Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica to record the Major Lazer record. The product of this collaboration is Guns Don’t Kill People… Lazers Do, a collection of tracks that draws from the rich dancehall tradition of Jamaica, the futuristic dance-floor-killing aesthetic of Diplo and Switch, and contributions from some of the biggest names in dancehall today. The record runs global pop culture through the filter of Major Lazer’s particular brand of 80’s-inspired digital dancehall, at once an homage to a bygone era and a look to the future of dance music.

Diplo (Philadelphia-based DJ and producer Wesley Pentz), incorporates such disparate influences as Miami Bass and Baile Funk into the high-tech ecclecticism of his productions. Known for his forward-thinking productions for MIA, Bonde Do Role and many others, and for the solo LP of cinematic, sample-based hip hop entitled Florida he recorded for the Ninja Tune imprint. Diplo is also the founder and owner of Mad Decent records, which has put out records by DJ Blaqstarr and Bonde do Role.

Switch (the pseudonym of British producer and DJ Dave Taylor) is the owner of one of the most progressive and respected underground dance music labels around, Dubsided. His work as producer is revered by critics, emulated by his fellow DJs, and sweated hard by dance floors on both sides of the Atlantic. Switch also permanently endeared himself to the bespectacled music cogniscenti with his contribution to Santigold’s critically acclaimed self-titled debut.

Guns Don’t Kill People… Lazers Do comes out on Downtown Records on June 16th, 2009.