Chali 2na's "Fish Market Part 2" (dropping two weeks from today on Decon) finds him paired up with J-Live for a track called "Across the Map." Hope you enjoy it.
Download: "Across the Map"
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Chali 2na & J-Live "Across The Map" leak
Chali 2na's "Fish Market Part 2" (dropping two weeks from today on Decon) finds him paired up with J-Live for a track called "Across the Map." Hope you enjoy it.
Download: "Across the Map"
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
A-Trak's new mixtape - Dirty South Dance 2
A little something to jump start your Monday - A-Trak's brand new mixtape Dirty South Dance 2, the sequel to 2007's first installment with artwork by Shepard Fairey.
FREE DOWNLOAD HERE
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Trizzy Turnt Up
3. How Low Can U Bake
4. We Don't Want No Goblins
5. She Got A Dum Donk
6. Whatever You Shoot
7. Ice Cream On Blast
8. Carte Blanche feat. Kid Sister: Do! Do! Do!
9. Twerk That Driver
10. Vampires Going Ham
11. Loonies To Blow
12. Make The Trap Wile Out
13. O Let's Overdo It
14. Donnis: Gone (DJ Craze Remix)
15. Ain't I A Joker
Friday, May 14, 2010
Chali 2na & Rusko "gadget go go"
So I guess this is Rusko week for me! LOL
Jurassic 5 main man Chali 2na just dropped a new song produced by Rusko!
Download: "Gadget Go Go"
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Rusko Drops "OMG!" on Mad Decent
There is little doubt that as far as America is concerned Dubstep has arrived. From sweaty, smoke-filled clubs in the U.K. the bass heavy, bastard child of garage, grime, & jungle has inexplicably caught the ears and hearts of anybody who happens to take a listen. The genre has it's godfathers (benga, kode9) and it's innovators (Burial, Skream) and now thanks to the Diplo backed, promotional juggernaut that is Mad Decent it seems that it has it's first American Superstar (I mean he's a superstar in America folks...Dudes a Bloody Brit through and through! pay attention). Rusko!
"OMG!" drops like a bomb on the DMZ! Scattering just about everything in it's path. The album has something for everyone. Rusko, born Chris Mercer, not just content to sit back and roll out grimey, sub bass, throb and gristle, cleans up his production and drops glittery, disco ball funk, rootsy dub and even plays with convention by adding southern hip hop icon Gucci Mane to the mix on "Got Da Groove." Oh don't worry, he doesn't disappoint the dubstep massive. Bass rollers abound. The man, alongside his partner Caspa, knows a thing or two about bass wobbles..."Woo Boost" is a dirty, mutated, chunk of the evil bass that simply screams anthem from beginning to end. But suddenly and seemingly without warning Rusko delivers a piece of 2-step, female vocal driven, club madness with "Hold On" featuring Dirty Projectors femme fatale, Amber Coffman.
But enough about the already leaked and over-blogged teaser tracks. The meat of the album is a fulfilling joyride from one end of Rusko's influences and interests to the other. The man eschews the played out, yet oh so trendy, auto-tune for significantly funkier and much more satisfyingly processed Roger Troutman-esque vocals on "You're On My Mind Baby," and "I Love You." Horns, ala "Sussudio" era Phil Collins, swirl their way through a retro eighties driven, synth drum, canyon and somehow end up falling into the earthshaking bass of "Dial My Number." Rusko has obviously been listening to the same soundtrack that Chromeo reintroduced to the world with "Fancy Footwork."
But Rusko doesn't stop there...oh no. "Kumon Kumon" and "Ravers Special" suddenly teleports back to the original hardcore (even before they were calling it jungle) rhythms of the early 90's rave scene. Sped up piano synths, female house vocals, and an amen break intact and waiting for whistles and air horns. Ok maybe the female house vocals were only in my head but I can totally hear them fitting into these tracks.
Rusko is about to be a household name with his recent production for M.I.A.'s latest album and there is little doubt that everyone is gonna have an opinion about the kid. So here is mine. "OMG!" is an astonishingly accomplished debut album from this kid from Leeds. It is the first but I'm quite certain it isn't the last. And I for one cannot wait for whats next!
Download: "I Love You" & "Dial My Number"
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
"PRE-HEAT" MUSIC INDUSTRY PANELS TO KICK OFF THIS YEAR'S TROPICAL HEATWAVE
Creative Loafing and the Homemade Music Symposium present:
WMNF's "Pre-Heat" Music Panels
WMNF's "Pre-Heat" Music Panels
Saturday, May 15, 1 - 4 p.m. @ CL Space (1911 13th St N #W200 - in Ybor Square above Spaghetti Warehouse)
$5 or FREE with your HEATWAVE wristband
Be a part of the Tampa Bay Music Scene at this year's Pre-Heat Music Industry panels. Held on Saturday, May 15 at 1 p.m. as a kick-off to WMNF's Tropical Heatwave event, Pre-Heat is presented by Creative Loafing and Homemade Music Symposium, and is a way to workshop, network and gain insight from key players in the Tampa Bay Music scene. This year's event features workshops on copyright and entertainment law with Kevin Astl, Esq., a DJ/producers beat workshop with Young Deacon (TampaHipHop.com) and a demo listening session with Bay Area music critics and radio DJs. Tickets are $5 or free with your Heatwave wristband. Food and refreshments will be served.
Music Publishing and Copyright Law - 1 p.m.
Learn how to copyright your work and the in-and-outs of music publishing and licensing. Presented by Kevin Astl, Esq
Producer/Beat Workshop - 2 p.m.
Hear local DJs and producers demonstrate how they create their beats, clear their samples and gain insight on how they collaborate with MCs/vocalists. Featuring DJ Royce (Versatile Entertainment, Acafool), Lazy (WMNF, Red Tide), Spindiana Jones (Tampa Bay Dream Team), Moderator: Young Deacon (TampaHipHop.com)
Demo Listening - 3 p.m.
Our panel of music critics and radio DJs listen to your demos and give their opinions on production and artist development. Featuring Leilani Polk (Creative Loafing), Flee (WMNF), Husky Jon (97x), and Kevin Astl. Bring a cd or mp3 file for a chance to be picked for our randomly-selected-from-the-
Come get some insider music industry knowledge, then stick around for WMNF's Tropical Heatwave that night!
______________________________
The Artists and Writers Group
Please visit artistsandwritersgroup.com for more information
Thursday, April 29, 2010
M.I.A. is "Born Free" Video
M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.
Fuck anybody who fucks with redheads hahaha. Holy shit is that grapadon from grand buffet at 3:30???
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Hip Hop Flavors Radio Pledge Gifts
hip hop flavors on wmnf 88.5
tuesday nights from 1am ta 4am est
http://www.wmnf.org/programs/308
streams 24/7 online all week till the next show
next tuesday (not tonight) April 27th
it is the spring pledge drive/ marathon on WMNF
I have some pretty cool gifts for anybody that calls in and makes a donation to the show/station.
for a donation YOU can come in and host the show. play anything you want! be a rad superstar host. talk about whatever you'd like. We'll just run the board and you can go wild hosting your very own radio show. All the fun, none of the hassle!!!
4 pairs of tickets to Cage @ The Orpheum July 9th in TAMPA
1 pair of passes to the MURS "Fornever & A Day" Tour In ORLANDO
1 pair of passes to Nas & Damian Marley w/ Nneka Tour in ORLANDO
3 copies of the Freeway - Jake One album "The Stimulus Package" [ yes with the $$$ packaging :-) ]
1 copy Murs & 9th Wonder "fornever"
multiple copies of several Daly City Records glitch hop releases (Mochipet, dopestyles, th' mole, preshish moments etc)
1 copy Nneka "concrete jungle"
1 copy guru 8.0 "lost and found"
1 copy wu tang clan "return of the wu"
1 copy del the funky homosapien "eleventh hour"
1 copy zion I "the takeover"
1 copy illa j "yancy boys"
1copy rza bobby digital "digi snacks"
1 copy makavelli "the don killuminati"
1 copy dr. dre chronicles the death row classics
1 copy del the funky homosapien & tame one "parallel uni-verses"
1 copy bk-one "radio do canibal" features slug, brother ali, aceyalone, abstract rude, raekwon, the grouch, scarface, black thought, phonte and more!!
1 copy the might underdogs "droppin science fiction" supergroup made up of gift of gab, lateef the truthspeaker & headnodic
1 copy big pun "the legacy best of big pun"
hopefully some of this will interest you and you'll call in and pledge next tuesday. we need all the help we can get to keep the show on the air. thanks for reading and listening to the show!!
lazy
tuesday nights from 1am ta 4am est
http://www.wmnf.org/programs/308
streams 24/7 online all week till the next show
next tuesday (not tonight) April 27th
it is the spring pledge drive/ marathon on WMNF
I have some pretty cool gifts for anybody that calls in and makes a donation to the show/station.
for a donation YOU can come in and host the show. play anything you want! be a rad superstar host. talk about whatever you'd like. We'll just run the board and you can go wild hosting your very own radio show. All the fun, none of the hassle!!!
4 pairs of tickets to Cage @ The Orpheum July 9th in TAMPA
1 pair of passes to the MURS "Fornever & A Day" Tour In ORLANDO
1 pair of passes to Nas & Damian Marley w/ Nneka Tour in ORLANDO
3 copies of the Freeway - Jake One album "The Stimulus Package" [ yes with the $$$ packaging :-) ]
1 copy Murs & 9th Wonder "fornever"
multiple copies of several Daly City Records glitch hop releases (Mochipet, dopestyles, th' mole, preshish moments etc)
1 copy Nneka "concrete jungle"
1 copy guru 8.0 "lost and found"
1 copy wu tang clan "return of the wu"
1 copy del the funky homosapien "eleventh hour"
1 copy zion I "the takeover"
1 copy illa j "yancy boys"
1copy rza bobby digital "digi snacks"
1 copy makavelli "the don killuminati"
1 copy dr. dre chronicles the death row classics
1 copy del the funky homosapien & tame one "parallel uni-verses"
1 copy bk-one "radio do canibal" features slug, brother ali, aceyalone, abstract rude, raekwon, the grouch, scarface, black thought, phonte and more!!
1 copy the might underdogs "droppin science fiction" supergroup made up of gift of gab, lateef the truthspeaker & headnodic
1 copy big pun "the legacy best of big pun"
hopefully some of this will interest you and you'll call in and pledge next tuesday. we need all the help we can get to keep the show on the air. thanks for reading and listening to the show!!
lazy
Friday, April 16, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Synopse Links Up With X:144 "more fiya" Video
Synopse Links Up With X144 In New Video : Reax Music
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The single "More Fiya" is soon to be released digitally in April on Doxside Music / Domination Recordings!
For more info: SynopseMusic.com
Monday, April 5, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Dynasty 2nd Single "Magnificent"
Tampa hasn't seen an emcee (pardon me, femcee) like Dynasty before. It's a rare thing when an artist combines heartfelt storytelling, commanding stage presence, and a deep and palpable audience connection. The skills of Rah Digga, the soul of Lauren Hill, and the ruff neck swagger of MC Lyte. All appropriate descriptions for D.Y. It's easy to make comparisons when you start talking about female emcees. There are so few truly skilled women in hip hop. It's a boys club and as often as not, despite their talent, the girls have to tart themselves up and pander to an overactive and juvenile male fantasy just to get some attention (ahem...Lil Kim...cough cough Foxy Brown).
Not this lady.
Dynasty has been slowly making a name for herself, turning heads locally and all over the world thanks to a co-sign from DJ Premier who put her last single "Femcee" on his "On the Road" mixtape. Her second single "Magnificent" released through Recordpushers Entertainment, may accelerate her journey into the spotlight. A little more soulful and a little less rough than "Femcee," "Magnificent" tells a story of transcendence, hope, and is universal in its themes. Stay tuned in for more from Dynasty and lookout for her debut album "Dream Pusher." The lady is very much an original, and she is "Magnificent!"
Download: "Magnificent"
Monday, March 29, 2010
Quadron 'Quadron'
Quadron is a duo whose genesis originates from the reveries of two souls destined to live their existence as a fairytale. Our story begins in Copenhagen, Denmark, when Robin Hannibal encountered Coco O. thanks to the recommendation of a friend. Robin was already a name within Owusu & Hannibal, and Boom Clap Bachelors, but he was ready to continue his collaborations and also seek out new adventures.
In the ingénue of Coco, Robin saw a female muse, singing without effort, speaking in melody. Taking their time to get it right, they started playing together. A year would pass while they gently created the Quadron sound. The music was funky, naughty, soft and delicate, but complicated and natural. Robin creates melodies with lush orchestration and deep beats, intellectual and crisp. Coco layers them with her voluptuous timbre, together completing a chapter of their fairytale soundtrack until a Quadron song is born. Only a few months has passed since Quadron’s album was first exposted to the public, but the artistry of its caliber has a force all its own. When it’s good, it’s good and Quadron is that.
Download: "Pressure"
In the ingénue of Coco, Robin saw a female muse, singing without effort, speaking in melody. Taking their time to get it right, they started playing together. A year would pass while they gently created the Quadron sound. The music was funky, naughty, soft and delicate, but complicated and natural. Robin creates melodies with lush orchestration and deep beats, intellectual and crisp. Coco layers them with her voluptuous timbre, together completing a chapter of their fairytale soundtrack until a Quadron song is born. Only a few months has passed since Quadron’s album was first exposted to the public, but the artistry of its caliber has a force all its own. When it’s good, it’s good and Quadron is that.
Download: "Pressure"
T.H.E.W.E.A.K. "17 again" video
T.H.E.W.E.A.K., comprised of MC rappers T Squared and Super Hero Supreme. T.H.E.W.E.A.K., (They. Hate. Everyone. With. Education. And. Knowledge), is a group with a direct and refreshing lyrical message which strives to “fight crime via the microphone” and to restore balance in and outside the Hip-Hop community.
T.H.E.W.E.A.K. create music that works towards the comprehension of Hip-Hop culture for both those who choose to accept it and those who struggle against it. Both T Squared and Super Hero Supreme believe that misconception and ignorance can turn to hate; it is from this hate thatT.H.E.W.E.A.K. have taken their name. T.H.E.W.E.A.K. can usually be caught prowling DC or Maryland streets looking for the “wicked and wack.”
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