Friday, October 29, 2010

Weapons of Audio- Bipolar

Weapons of Audio - Boulevard from Corey Davis on Vimeo.



The duo, Weapons of Audio, just dropped their debut album this week called Bipolar (on iTunes). Check out one of the singles produced by Atlanta production team SMKA, Kill My Boss.

WeaponsOfAudio.com
@WeaponsOfAudio



Thursday, October 28, 2010

Greenspan- Mega Bus (DMV MIX)



Greenspan is going hard on this track with Whitefolkz & Mully Man. Check out the DMV collaboration on the first release from the anticipated project Dope Melodies x Heavy Bass

www.GreenspanMusic.com
@Greenspan410



Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Yeah Let Me Get That Mambo Sauce

Washington D.C. is known for its politics; but its musical history is just as engaging and the scene today is still thriving. Promoters Truth and Powerful invited our fearless leader and her plucky sidekick down to their weekly open mic Up and Up at Liv, located next door to Hominy; both housed in the Bohemian Caverns building. Located at 11th and U St. NW, you're greeted upon arrival by a marquee with a piano wraparound; a good sign you're in the right place.

Ascending the steps and past some art; Liv opens up to a decent sized space. The stage is off to your right, with the bar to your left, and couches for seating directly in front. There was also a 2nd floor area, which wasn't open to my knowledge. Already on stage, the house band Mambo Sauce, a hot young go-go band fresh off a small tour; were tuning up with a few rap and R&B. Black Boo, one of Mambo Sauce’s vocalists took the stage announcing J*Ivy, fresh off his singing to Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music label and preparing everyone for the show to start. Ever the wisecrackers, they started off by taking a few shots at your boy, and I quickly learned this was the vibe of the evening.

An easel was onstage the entire show. They introduced the painter; a young man I had seen before on our local news here with Raheem Devaughn who painted while the music played. This is something I've seen at a few other shows lately, with the piece being auctioned off post-show; however I was informed he was one of the first to come up with this. The night, a mostly rap affair featuring DC Cash, Vile, Nino Swagger, Laeloo Hood, Mo Chips, and even a group jam at the end of the night. But it wasn't all hustle and flow as Dey, Darlette Gayle, and Camari James mellowed out the evening with poetry and singing; while Simone did a brief comedy segment which got the Sandmen themselves called out! Tieing it all together was Robin Thin, singing Lynyrd Skynard's "Simple Man".

The highlight of the evening and perhaps the main reason to attend and hang around till the end; is the full on "jam session". Going over the progression laid down by Thin, every rapper who had performed earlier in the evening; were joined by a few more including event promoter Powerful for a show ending cypher; clocking in around 12 mins. If you're looking for something to do on a Tuesday night; you found it.


Korean Abdul Jabbar

Liv Nightclub -
http://www.livdc.com/

CaMari Drew -
http://www.myspace.com/camaridrew

Darlette Gayle -
http://www.darlettegayle.com/

Mo C.H.I.P.S. -
http://www.myspace.com/mochips / http://www.twitter.com/getmochips

Nino Swagger -
http://www.facebook.com/NinoSwagger / http://twitter.com/ninoswagger

Laelo Hood - www.myspace.com/laelohoodmusic / twitter.com/laelohood

Mambo Sauce -
http://mambosauceband.com/

DC! Liv! Mambo Sauce! Dreaded Experience! C.Love!

Your intrepid team of reporters descended upon our nations capital to bring you the best coverage of the dopest events! We stopped by and grabbed a quick interview with Dreaded Experience and C.Love before shooting over to Liv for a full on sonic assault by Mambo Sauce for their open mic event; Up and Up.

But we're not done yet; be on the lookout for our Q&A with GoldenSEAL and for a few other secrets we're not ready to reveal yet!

GoldenSeal - twitter.com/GSFreshSince94
Dreaded Experience - twitter.com/DrdedExperience

Monday, October 25, 2010

FKi- Fuckin' Kickin It



FKi does it AGAIN!!! I love it already, this will be in my rotation on the road.


Hip Hop in Pink

Long Live The Queens/No The Reign Won't Stop - Hip Hop Ain't Dead Pt. 2

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the softer side of Baltimore rap and hip-hop showed just how aware they are. WOLB's Civ Jones and 92.Q's Angel Baby hosted Hip-Hop In Pink @ Club Reality; which featured a host of talent from the Baltimore, DC and Philadelphia areas including Keys; Jackie Brown and The Mighty Paradox, respectively.

It was a well rounded bill featuring some soul singing by Selah.Chick and modern r&b by Ashley Moore. Selah was accompanied by an electric guitarist, while Moore was flanked by backup dancers; clad in what looked to be the manes of lions. However the night was clearly about the lyrical abilities of the assembled few. Fittingly the DJ played the Queen herself earlier in the evening; foreshadowing the events to come. From true school to new school; every era of hip-hop was represented. Notable performances included the return of GoldenSeal, off a 3 year hiatus from their last performance; Get Em' Mamis and their unique brand of dance rap; Lola Monroe performing her new single "Overtime"; and Keys THE PROBLEM showing off her unique brand of entertainment.

The Mighty Paradox; down from Philadelphia, stood apart from the rest of the acts as they provided a full band to accompany their reggae style vocals. As the night moved on Baltimore Ray joined Imiga during her set; and Ooh of BrownF.I.S.H provided help during the hook of "Sista's Pimpin". Jackie Brown was joined by a male counterpart as well during her set which was very memorable. Unfortunately we got grabbed by 92.Q to do some interviews for them so I was unable to catch Si Notes performance or the remainder of Lola Luv Monroe's set.

The event; which also included speeches by Baltimore City councilwoman Belinda Conaway and the head of Mecca's Place Stephanie S. Franklin on the urgency of monthly mammograms and music inbetween the sets DJ K-META.

Between this event and last week's City of Gods performance; its safe to say the heart that rests beneath the breast of Baltimore rap is beating strong. Be on the lookout for gallery pictures and or video recap of the event.

Korean Abdul Jabbar

Igima - http://www.myspace.com/igima
MERDJ - http://merdj.com/
Get Em' Mamis - www.getemmamis.net/
Selah Chick - www.myspace.com/selahchick
Keys The Problem - http://keystheproblem.yolasite.com/
GoldenSeal - www.gsfreshsince1994.com
Ashley Moore - http://www.myspace.com/ashleymoore08
Lola Monroe - lola-luv.net

92.Q Rap Attack - http://92q.com/schedule/rapattack/rap-attack/

Sunday, October 24, 2010

TONIGHT HIP HOP in PINK



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TONIGHT Blu Vision will be at HIP HOP in Pink @ Club Reality (2625 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230)
Just by looking at the bill you see the line up is going to be HOT. Come out and support a GOOD CAUSE and our Lady MC's!!!

Brought to you by MERDJ.com

14kt- The Inside (video)



This is one of my favorite tracks from this producer! And I'm glad to see that video does the track so much jusitce.
14KT on Facebook

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

JSoul ft. Eric Roberson & Substantial- Potential



NEW Release from J-Soul ft. Eric Roberson & Substantial called Potential. Fans are patiently awaiting for the arrival of the Black Sinatra album due to come out this year.
So far the buzz is great and from what you can hear, it'll be worth the wait.



Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Beatnick & K​-​Salaam- Never Can Say Goodbye

The good music still exists with this crew. Check out the slick production on these classics from Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye & Stevie Wonder.


Click HERE

Monday, October 18, 2010

Guest Blog: "I'm about to holler, WTF is 50 Tyson?" by Sigmund's Dope™

10/15/2010

Last night, music heads received one of the biggest scares in hip-hop history. No, it wasn't Kanye threatening to tell someone about themselves again. And it wasn't Dr. Dre announcing his abandonment of this mythological Detox album. It was worse. So bad that there were people declaring to quit their dreams and passions in the music industry if this particular situation occurred. Anarchy was about to ensue on Twitter as this tweet nearly broke our hearts:

RT @AtIanticRecords: Congrats to @50tysonofficial on signing with Atlantic Records Welcome to the label!

.........???? mwahahahahahahahhahahahahahaahhahahahahahahahaha.

Along with thoughts of Atlantic Records declaring bankruptcy after all of their artists trashed their contracts, I thought to myself "who the f@%$ is this dude to where he can even be considered as an act that is worth the investment? Even though this situation was slated as a rumor, it has to be the publicity. And for this reason, I hate the public.

Back in the day, 50 Tysons symbiotic father Curtis Jackson, aka "50 Cent" used an impressionable marketing strategy that kept his name in the mouths of anyone relevant in the industry. His "How to Rob" track basically named everyone that he would stick-up if he had the chance. This tactic got him announced at Jay-Z's concert when Hov opened up with that infamous line: "I'm about a dollar, who the f@%$ is 50 Cent?" At that point "Fiddy" won, we were sold and the rest goes down in hip-hop history. Now we are in hip-hop hell.

It's terrible enough we have the Waka Flockas and the Gucci's and the Lil B-list of completely unnecessary, no-base rappers in which labels have felt the need to invest. I understand being that a huge portion of the public are brain dead so its an easy sell. I get it. But how would anyone even consider signing 50 Tyson, let alone putting a camera in front of him so he can "nig out" and claim himself as someone to look at? Yeah I heard that the guy has autism and folks feel like he should get a pass....but so? Would you let a blind person drive your car, out of fairness? Since people feel like things should be fair, how about this: Lets give all the blind people keys to vehicles and let them drive wherever and whenever they feel like for a day. Just let me know the date so I know to stay home.Don't get mad. I'm sure if you're reading this you're not blind.

Cruel, I'm sorry but understand the psychosis here. Rap music today is just like a bunch of blind people driving. And somebody gave 50 Tyson a set of keys! Where hip-hop used to be real-life streets and highways, it has become a closed course for crash dummies. I don't want to take the first exit to the nearest rest area, but I'm beginning to grow tired of the gimmicks and as an avid lover of hip-hop music, the drive is becoming harder and more dangerous. Why?

Because. A blind person can't see what's behind them (a rich hip-hop history) nor what's in front of them (the impression they leave on hip-hop future).

Go on and marinate on that for a minute.

(Sigmund's Dope™ is a registered trademark under EGO Marketing & Branding Constitute™)
www.SheBloggin.com

50 Tyson

Sunday, October 17, 2010

City of Gods 1yr Anniversary



A New Era


If hip-hop is dead then rap is alive and well in Baltimore. Tonight, boutique clothier City of Gods celebrated their one year anniversary with a who's who of Baltimore rap. Mania Music Group representatives Mily July, Kane Mayfield, and Dappa Dan Midas; Smash and Lano; as well as B-EZ performed to a packed house.



Baltimore has always existed on the fringe of rap. Artists such as B.Rich with his local anthem "Whoa Now" and Tim Trees led the radio side of things; while groups such as BrownF.I.S.H permeated the underground. The turn of the century led to an explosion of local rappers. Arguably led by Bossman; a new breed of rappers emerged; seemingly tired of being passed over and hungry for exposure.

That torch seems to have been passed. Anyone will tell you music is about the "clique". That was seemingly the biggest problem amongst Baltimore rap music; to many Indians who thought they were chiefs. Last night's performance seemed to eschew these concepts in leui of camraderie and fun. I'll take those over bitching and solidarity anyday.

-Korean Abdul Jabbar




MORE PHOTOS HERE.








City of Gods on Facebook

Friday, October 15, 2010

Skyzoo & Illmind- Speakers On Blast


Skyzoo & Illmind got this heavy bass single in rotation. Point blank, this $hit go hard!!!


Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Bilal- RESTART (video)



I'm excited about the NEW video from Bilal from his new album Airtight's Revenge. Here's his latest single Restart, directed and edited by Michael Sterling Eaton. Very colorful, vibrant and funky... it does this track justice.



FULL SCREEN
The Sounds of VTech / Bilal: Restart


Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Dead Prez Interview by Bobby Marvin

Baltimore journalists and bloggers have a chat with M-1 of dead prez about new music, politics and the state of hip-hop.



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Clips of M-1 doing soundcheck



Bobby Marvin
Baltimore special correspondent
bobbymarvin@huevoices.com
www.huevoices.com

Monday, October 4, 2010

Sweat Party (the movie)



My homeboy from Morgan State, Omar N'Diaye, got his cartoon movie Sweat Party on youtube. Check out Part 1 and follow the link to see the other videos. It's pretty freaking Hilarious. So support my homie who's on his serious Student Grind!!



See the Rest HERE

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Nottz & Asher Roth – Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor) f. Colin Munroe



Asher Roth & Nottz team up with Colin Munroe for a new release called Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor). I mean who didn't like watching Mr. Rogers as a kid?
The track is pretty slick. Check it out HERE!
Download/LISTEN to Nottz Asher Roth Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor mp3

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Official 2010 A3C Mixtape Pt. 1


DOWNLOAD HERE


It's that time of year again. SMKA has brought us the official A3C Hip Hop Festival mixtape. A3C takes place October 7-9 in Atlanta, GA. Indie artists from all over come to participate and to support.

Get your taste of what's to take place by downloading the mixtape today!


The Track List is as follows:
1) 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) ft. Bun B & Masspike Miles – You Should Go Home
2) Chaundon – Yall Don’t Want It
3) Diamond District – I Mean Business
4) Aleon Craft – Yoga Flame
5) Mistah FAB ft. Lil Boosie & Yo Gotti – Done It All
6) Sha Stimuli – Am I Different pt. 2
7) Soul Khan ft. Akie Bermiss – Fahrenheit
8 ) Crooked I – Everythang Dirty
9) Cymarshall Law & Skit Slam (Everliven Sound) ft. El da Sensei – Elements
10) Punchline ft. Wordsworth – Don’t Get Married
11) Jean Grae ft. Styles P & Talib Kweli – R.I.P.
12) Killer Mike & T.I.P – Ready Set Go
13) RE ft. Short Dawg – Feelin Some Kinda Way
14) The Jacka ft. Andre Nickatina – Glamorous Lifestyle
15) Spectac & Amiri – As If
16) Senor Kaos ft. Fresh Daily – You Couldn’t Relate
17) Young Scolla – Stare
18) Thee Tom Hardy – I’m Grinnin
19) Joe Scudda – Open For Business
20) Cloudeater – Decade

Friday, October 1, 2010