New mixtape from Smiley The Ghetto Child with 51 minutes of that raw boom bap with production from Chaze, DJ Premier, Ski Beatz, and more. Props to Unkut on the linkage. Tracklist and download after the jump.
“French animation artist Cedric Berthier heard Now On’s song “All You Ever Knew” from their classic album “Tomorrow Already” and was instantly inspired to create this video. The trio, which includes Mayer Hawthorne along with IX Lives (son of Larry “Squirrel” Demps of the legendary Dramatics) and Jackson Perry, dropped “Tomorrow Already” in 2008 just before Mayer’s debut.”
Ty Haper fills in on a jam packed show. Producer, MC, film maker Rich Kidd provides us with an entertaining interview. Sean P also checks in from NYC prior to his T-Dot performance this Thursday at Revival, he touches on fatherhood, alternate careers, meeting Mike Tyson, etc..
Aug 23rd
11:00-11:35
Little Brother – Dreams
Reflection Eternal f/ Jay Electronica, J. Cole, & Mos Def – Just Begun
J. Cole – Blow Up
Adam Bomb f/ Tona – No More (Prod. Rich Kidd)
Thrust – Grand
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Spotted at YHTN, director Anthony Mandler, the man responsible for Drake‘s first 3 videos off “Thank Me Later”, talks about the “Miss Me” video and some of the challenges that prevented him from being able to fully apply his vision.
The Follow Your Instinct showcase has been going down every last Thursday of the month for a bit now and keeps growing each time out. I’ve been doing a monthly mixtape which is handed out to each guest. The last on Volume 3 is now available digitally. It’s a 30 minute mix of past, present and future Toronto stars. Roll through this Thursday over at Harlem 67 Richmond St. E to catch the live show. Tracklist and link after the jump.
- Inzane
For those not already familiar with Slakah, here’s an in-depth, documentary-style EPK which he talks about how he got his name, collaborating with Drake, touring, and more. Part 2 after the cut.
New single off Black Milk‘s “Album of the Year” featuring two of the best emcees on the planet. Directed by Gerard Victor. “Album of the Year” drops September 14th.
PREVIOUSLY: Black Milk “Album Of The Year” Interview w/ Decon (VIDEO)
PREVIOUSLY: Black Milk – Album Of The Year (TRAILER) (VIDEO)
“12 ounce steak, esparagus tips, delicious… got me lickin’ my lips… on some LL Cool J shit” – Phil The Agony
Another very dope joint from the Strong Arm Steady and Madlib LP, “In Search of Stoney Jackson”, gets the video treatment. Be sure to eat healthy, gods and earths!
PREVIOUSLY: Strong Arm Steady f/ Phonte – Best Of Times (Prod. Madlib) (VIDEO)
Rock The Bells 2008 – Miami from Real Frequency on Vimeo.
“It’s not physically possible to recreate the show we do 12 times across North America. And we tried,” Weisberg said. “I don’t know that the audience is there in Boston, Chicago, Miami, Denver or Toronto. The markets are not capable of sustaining a hip-hop show of this magintude.” - Chang Weisberg, Rock The Bells Founder
I honestly think if we were given the full lineup that other major markets (New York, L.A.) get, we would be able to draw enough people. After all, were the hip-hop capital of the world, right? Their strategy of attracting people from other markets is definitely smart though, as I will be heading out to New York to catch it this year.
