Us comes out on Tuesday, and I have already been hearing quite a few people herald it as the best album of the year hands down. It’ll be nice to take my 10:05-11:15 break from class to run to Best Buy and scoop the new album, and immediately throw it in my CD player. The video above, which I caught over at 2Dopeboyz, features Ali performing the track “The Preacher” off of the album Us. Sounds like Ali might have another classic on his hands…
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Brother Ali Performs “The Preacher” in Paris
Posted in Media, Video with tags Brother Ali, The Preacher, US on Sunday, September 20, 2009 by Tim AlthausRoyce Da 5’9″ is a “Taxi Driver” x Street Hop Tracklisting
Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags Revival EP, Revival LP, Royce Da 5'9", Street Hop, Taxi Driver, The Revival EP on Sunday, September 20, 2009 by Tim Althaus
Here is some unreleased hotness from Nickel Nine. Thanks to 2DopeBoyz for the find on this one. Apparently this track was supposed to be on the Revival LP (No, not the Revival EP), which is an unreleased album. This track is super dope, and I think everyone should definitely take a listen to this shit. Follow me after the jump for the track download and Street Hop tracklisting. Continue reading
Fashawn, “Life as a Shorty” (Video)
Posted in Media, Video with tags Boy Meets World, Exile, Fashawn, Life As a Shorty, Punit Dhesi on Friday, September 18, 2009 by Tim AlthausVodpod videos no longer available.
Boy Meets World is almost here. Here is Fash’s incredibly dope video for the track “Life as a Shorty”, and it was directed by Punit Dhesi. I love everything about this video, definitely a dope concept. October 20th people…
Spotted @ 2DopeBoyz
THE PAVEMENT REUNION IS OFFICIAL!
Posted in Media, Music News, Video with tags ATP, coachella, G.O.A.T., Pavement, reunion on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Tim Althaus
YES! My dreams have come true. What many would say is arguably the greatest band of the 90’s, Pavement, is getting back together for an official reunion. Numerous reports from Pitchfork & The Brooklyn Vegan have confirmed rumors that Pavement will be reuniting in 2010. According to what I’ve read, Pavement will be reuniting for Central Park SummerStage on September 21st, 2010. There is also talks of Pavement playing Coachella, ATP & maybe even a full length tour.
I can assure you I will be scrapping like hell to get some tickets to First Avenue in MPLS if these guys come through. I’ve been a huge Pavement fan for the last five or six years since I found out about them. Everything that these guys did was genius, and their music will always be timeless. Pavement is easily one of my favorite bands in Rock & Roll history.
Now it’s time for some Pavement Classics to celebrate:
Shady Lane
Spit On a Stranger
Cut Your Hair
Sabzi (of Blue Scholars), 69ROLLS&OOF! (Mixtape)
Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags 69ROLLS&OOF!, Blue Scholars, mixtape, OOF! EP, Sabzi on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Tim Althaus
Thank you to Matt Conway for this gem in my inbox. Here is a new mixtape from Sabzi (of Blue Scholars & Common Market). Here is what Sabzi himself had to say about it:
“People ask me why I care about making a mix of Hawaiian tunes. I tell them that it’s because Iʼm from Seattle. I donʼt think I can apply the word ‘foreign’ to any cultural elements that have influenced me in becoming the person I am today. Through years of, um, ‘nourishment’ from grinds, to listening to Jawaiian tunes as a teenager, to starting a group with a military kid from Honolulu, to learning the meaning of ‘false crack’ the hard way (ha!)… the spirit of Hawaii has long maintained a notable presence in my life. And while Iʼm not Hawaiian, nor do I claim to be a local boy, I acknowledge and am thankful for the role that the Islands have played in the development of my cultural identity.
For me, a big part of the OOF! EP project was to experiment with a new way of identifying who we are and where we come from. It was an exercise in global cultural expression . Perhaps this is the age we can start believing that “where we are from” is anywhere that has influenced us in becoming who we are. And perhaps our brothers and sisters are those who want to share this belief with us. When you embrace this idea, you start to think that home can be everywhere and your people could be everyone. New People comin thru, son!
Respect to In4mation for the nifty ‘OOF!’ logo they designed and lent us, respect to Ohana for engineering the delicious shrimp tempura + diced spicy scallop + krab + masago sushi that they’ve dubbed the ‘69 Roll,’ and respect to you for reading this and listening to these tunes.
Mahalo.”
Download: Sabzi, 69ROLLS&OOF! (Mixtape)
Evidence, Rakaa & Fashawn Freestyle to “H.N.I.C.”
Posted in Media, Video with tags Evidence, Fashawn, Freestyle, HNIC, Rakaa, Rock the Bells on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Tim AlthausDamn these cats are incredible. I don’t really have to say much more than that. You all should do yourself a favor and watch some of the best cats in the game do their thing off the top of the knot.
*Side Note: Evidence is still a fucking beast.
Spotted @ 2DopeBoyz
Mac Lethal, “Lookin’ Bro”
Posted in Media, Video with tags Douche Bags, Lookin' Bro, Mac Lethal on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Tim AlthausNow I’m not usually a huge Mac Lethal fan (I am still a fan), but this shit is fucking downright hilarious. Just watch.
Aloe Blacc Talks About “Houston”
Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags Aloe Blacc, Emanon, Exile, Houston on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Tim Althaus
If you haven’t heard of Aloe Blacc or Emanon, you should feel ashamed of yourself. According to 2DopeBoyz, Aloe Blacc & Exile (Emanon) will be putting out a new album. If you haven’t heard any of Emanon’s prior work, I suggest that you go out and get yourself acquainted. On a separate note, Aloe Blacc is one of the most talented guys you will ever listen to. He sings and raps, much like Phonte of Little Brother. On this track, “Houston”, you will actually hear Aloe sing and rhyme. Definitely something I can say I am looking forward to.
Download: Aloe Blacc, “Houston” (Prod. By Exile Aloe Blacc)
MED & J-Rocc, “The What”?
Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags J Rocc, MED, Medaphoar, The What on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Tim Althaus
Here is a new cut from two cats on Stones Throw’s roster. Medaphoar (AKA MED) & J-Rocc are teaming up to release a project. Thanks to 2DopeBoyz, we have the first track, “The What”, to gauge our listening. From what I’ve gathered listening to this track, it sounds like this project is going to be something to keep an eye on. I had no idea J-Rocc was such a beast on the boards.
Download: MED, “The What” (Prod. By J-Rocc)
Shouts to 2DopeBoyz on the find.
Brother Ali, Joell Ortiz & Freeway are the “Best@it”
Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags Ant, Brother Ali, Freeway, Joell Ortiz, US on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Tim Althaus
Damn, this track is borderline insane. As you all should know, Brother Ali has his newest album Us dropping this coming Tuesday, September 22nd. “Best@it” is the second leak that we’ve been able to obtain, and it features the Philly Freezer & Joell Ortiz alongside the Street Preacher Brother Ali. As you can expect Ant’s beat is ridiculous (which I’m sure it is on the rest of the album as well), and all three of the emcees featured spit top quality bars. I know that I said Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 was going to probably get album of the year, but I think this new Brother Ali album is going to be fucking epic. I can assure you I will be at the store next week, and you should be to.
Download: Brother Ali, “Best@it” (Feat. Joell Ortiz & Freeway)
Spotted @ 2DopeBoyz
MIND INVERSION 