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
Category: Music
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Soul Assassins TV Live Thursdays
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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:
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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.comNow 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.
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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:
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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.
Click on image for larger size (1425×1425)
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The Peanut Butter & Jelly Party 2009: Video Blowout
Here are the videos to go along with the photo review. Enjoy.
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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.
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The Peanut Butter & Jelly Party 2009: Photo Review
Coming back from another country and already back to my old ways. We attended The Peanut Butter & Jelly Party 2009 at the Loft on April 19. I found out about the event from Last.fm/Events and just had to go because it is rare to have Hip-Hop in Nashville, Tennesse. So here is my review on the event through photos.
This is the first thing I saw walking into the event. Also Syntax Records hosted the concert with most of the roster performing are on.
All the way to the top. These flyer arrows helped point us in the right direction.
We arrived late so only got to see the last song performed by Scribbling Idiots but they were still getting the crowd crazy.
The lighting behind Scribbling Idiots enhances the show but they could do that with their energy alone.
DJ Promote on the wheels of steel, putting in work for intermissions and performers.
How could it be a “Peanut Butter & Jelly Party” without the peanut butter and jelly, right. They served it all night with free milk and Rockstar energy drinks for backup.
Odd Thomas takes the stage…
…and murders his set.
Propaganda has the crowd start with their hands in the air.
Propaganda performance is so hype that the crowd keeps them up.
Kaboose grabs the mic and begins to make the crowd move.
Kaboose brings Royce 5’9″ with him but on screen in the same style as his album cover.
Braille gets into his performance and makes the crowd follow.
Braille and Theory Hazit join forces to elevate the mood.
RedCloud delivers a stunning presentation with freestyles to spare.
RedCloud and Kaboose compare mohawks.
Overall the event was impressive and found some new artist to add to the music library. Here is the some of the free swag that was given away at the show and that’s it.
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Mighty Underdogs Going On Tour
Have you been to a good show lately? Yeah me neither but that can change for all with the Mighty Underdogs going on tour in October. Who are the Mighty Underdogs you might ask? Well go do your homework, well better yet I will give you a cheat sheet. The Mighty Underdogs consist of Gift of Gab, Lateef the Truth Speaker, and Headnodic and all three are from groups (Blackalicious, Latyrx, and Crown City Rockers) laying down impressive hip-hop. I haven’t seen them live but I know it would be a treat for anyone that could go.
TOUR DATES
10/30 Los Angeles, CA Knitting Factory
10/31 Tempe, AZ Clubhouse
11/01 Flagstaff, AZ Green Room
11/02 Albuquerque, NM TBA
11/05 Austin, TX Mohawk
11/06 Dallas, TX HOB
11/07 Columbia, MO Mojo/s
11/08 Chicago , IL Abbey
11/09 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall
11/11 Denver, CO Marquis
11/12 Colorado Springs, CO Black Sheep
11/13 Durango, CO Abbey
11/14 Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge
11/15 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
11/17 Seattle, WA Neumo’s
11/18 Portland, OR Satyricon
11/19 Bend, OR Domino Room
11/21 Reno, NV Underground
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Damu Displaying His Skills In Washington Square
If this is not for the love of hip-hop then I don’t know what is. Damu The Fudgemunk is just making beats in Washington Square for people to hear and people should be listening.
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Ecliptic Sight Review: Vordul Mega – The Revolution of Yung Havoks
Vordul Mega is on a assignment to enlighten his listeners with visible wordplay on his first solo album. The Revolution of Yung Havoks was created on a preemptive tale of young minds (or havoks) wanting change. Vordul takes his time to craft each song into a story of struggle, frustration and overwhelming stress. He doesn’t stop there and leave it as a cautionary warning for the listener to sulk in the misery of his lyrics. Instead Vordul gives us solution with songs like, “Neva Again” and “Pray” with nuggets of knowledge dropped in each verse.
Each guest emcee seems to have been brought in to compliment Vordul and his storytelling rather than taking it over. The four emcees to grace, “The Revolution of Yung Havoks” are C-Ray Walz, Karniege, Jean Grae and a Cannibal Ox duet with Vast Aire on the song, “Handle That”. Vordul has worked with each artist on their albums or through his affiliations with Atoms Family, Cannibal Ox and The Reavers.
On the song, “Megallah”, Vordul asks: “Whose Mega? Question I ask self…”, that I am sure everyone has asked themselves one way or another trying to discover who we are. He answers this question and more with the entire album by basically saying that we all endure conflicts and go through hard times but we can not let it rule our lives and make us corrupt. Vordul Megallah would rather have us uprise and accomplish The Revolution of Yung Havoks.