Author: Saibot

  • Office Rap Battle Of The Century

    I know the title of this post is dramatic but this video is crazy. College Humor enlist the talents of Freestyle Love Supreme as their interns to do a freestyle battle in the office. Just watch then it will make sense.

    Hardly Working: Rap Battle

    Source: Malik112099 on CAG

  • New Rakim Available For Purchase

    Now is the time to go buy the Rakim single, “Holy Are You”, from Amazon, Itunes, Emusic or other reputable digital outlets. The reason why I am promoting this song so much is because:

    1. It’s Rakim.
    2. It’s on his own label.
    3. The more downloads the more of a demand for his album to drop.

    I just bought the song from Amazon and it was more than worth the 99 cents.

    Rakim H.A.Y. CD Cover

  • Logan Walters’ Wu-Note Project

    I found Logan Walters’ Wu-Note Project by accident, searching for images to update my MP3 collection. After seeing the cover for GZA’s Beneath The Surface, I had to find out who was the designer. This lead me to his website13156 page where he had this to say about the project:

    “no offense to the original designers, but as iconic as they might be they’re looking pretty dated these days. So, armed with inspiration…book of Blue Note Records covers, I set out to remake all 21.”

    So far on his Flickr account, he has 17 out of the 21 covers that he is recreating and will continue to add them there.

    Wu-Note Project 14, originally uploaded by advantagelogan.

  • You’re So Atmosphere

    Do you remember the cover for Atmosphere’s third album called, “God Loves Ugly?” This time it is your chance to have your mug on the cover. All you need is an photo from your computer or use the webcam on your computer to upload a picture to the You’re So Ugly website (that really is the name of the website). Atmosphere and Rhymesayers Entertainment have put this site together to promote the reissue of God Loves Ugly with the free bonus DVD, “Sad Clown Bad Dub 4 (The GodLovesUgly Release Parties).” Here is the tagline for the album, “Repackaged, Reissued & Uglier Than Ever!” Let’s see if you can get your ugly on.

    You're So Ugly Photogallery

  • Soul Assassins TV Live Thursdays

    Remember the Rakim post then you will recall me talking briefly on Soul Assassins TV. Here is the full rundown, DJ Solo of Soul Assassins fame has the time slot of 6-8pm PST with the show called DJ Solo’s 40s & Blunts. He drops old & new music like that new Rakim and has special guests like Def Jef and DJ P-Trix. There is also a social thing on the show whereas you can chat with other viewers about the show. Overall the show is a must see and you can watch past episodes on the website also. I am currently watching the The BackBeat and then Soul Assassins Radio : The West Wing to get caught up. Here is the lineup for next Thursday to watch Soul Assassins TV Live:
    12:00 – 3:00 – Soul Assassins Radio : The West Wing
    3:30 – 5:30 – The Backbeat On Soul Assassins TV
    6:00 – 8:00 – DJ Solo’s 40s & Blunts

    Soul Assassins TV Live Thursdays

  • H.A.Y. New Rakim

    So I was watching Soul Assassins TV (more on that later…) and DJ Solo drops a Rakim joint that I never heard before. So I go internet digging and find out that is called, “Holy Are You” off his upcoming album entitled, “The Seventh Seal”. If I was up on my YouTube viewing, I would have caught this song a year ago of him performing it at the Knitting Factory. Billboard.com recently put up an interview with Rakim explaining the new album name and letting us know that the single, “Holy Are You” will be available July 28th. But for now:

    Rakim - Holy Are You at the Knitting Factory

  • Mad Guilty

    Okay, okay I confess that I heard of the Stones Throw project OJ Simpson from Madlib (Otis Jackson) and Guilty Simpson about a year ago. How is this possible? Well if you subscribe to the Stones Throw newsletter then on July 30, 2008 at the very bottom was this little tidbit:

    Madlib+Guilty Simpson O.J. Simpson
    Coming in Fall. More details soon at …
    www.stonesthrow.com

    Now is the time to sample the product of this collaboration with the singles, Coroner’s Music/OJ Simpson on the Stones Throw digital store with the vinyl coming soon followed by the full album hopefully this fall.

    OJ Simpson in Stones Throw Store

  • New Label & Album From Evidence

    Evidence from Dilated Peoples has been making his mark with his solo albums (The Weatherman LP & The Layover EP). EV continues that tradition by now signing to Rhymersayers Entertainment. In his own words, “This is the most natural move I could have made to further the evolution of my career, while maintaining my identity and passion for the music. Rhymesayers has a proven track record of being focused and dedicated to their artists and I’m excited to be a part of that.” The new album, Cats & Dogs from Evidence will be out in 2010. Here is a video of him signing the agreement with Rhymesayers:

    EV Signs Agreement on Youtube

  • ESP Album Art: Yesh – The Day Dreamer Demos

    So when DJ headpiece747 isn’t mixing or drinking his life away, he likes to design stuff. From the new design of the sight (site) or missing album art from his CD/MP3 collection. He has done art for several albums that I will filter through eventually. First up is the album art for the free download of Yesh’s The Day Dreamer Demos.

    Yesh - The Day Dreamer Demos Album Art

    Click on image for larger size (1425×1425)

  • The Peanut Butter & Jelly Party 2009: Video Blowout

    Here are the videos to go along with the photo review. Enjoy.

    The Peanut Butter & Jelly 2009 Video Blowout

  • Free Legal Music 14

    I have made a post about Freebass 808 before but now it is time to experience the music for yourself. Freebass 808’s MoonBass EP takes the listener on a cosmic sonic ride to the moon with enough power to keep you there. All I can say is I have the song, “Love Eclipse” on repeat. Download it now so you can experience the ride too.

    Freebass Moonbass Album Cover